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Strong: A Stage Dive Novella (1001 Dark Nights) Kindle Edition

by Kylie Scott (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 1,146 ratings
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kylie Scott comes a new story in her Stage Dive series…

When the girl of your dreams is kind of a nightmare.

As head of security to Stage Dive, one of the biggest rock bands in the world, Sam Knowles has plenty of experience dealing with trouble. But spoilt brat Martha Nicholson just might be the worst thing he’s ever encountered. The beautiful troublemaker claims to have reformed, but Sam knows better than to think with what’s in his pants. Unfortunately, it’s not so easy to make his heart fall into line.

Martha’s had her sights on the seriously built bodyguard for years. Quiet and conservative, he’s not even remotely her type. So why the hell can’t she get him out of her mind? There’s more to her than the Louboutin wearing party-girl of previous years, however. Maybe it’s time to let him in on that fact and deal with this thing between them.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
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New York Times and USA Today Best Selling Author - Kylie is a long time fan of love stories, rock n roll, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia, she reads, writes, and never dithers around on the internet.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 25, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Kylie is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-selling, Audie Award winning author. She has sold over 2,000,000 books and was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year four times by the Australian Romance Reader’s Association. Her books have been translated into sixteen different languages. She is based in Queensland, Australia; living and working on land traditionally owned by the Jagera people.

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Customers find this novella to be a great, passion-infused read with good character development and a charming story featuring Martha and Sam. The romance is self-contained, and customers describe it as very sweet, with one noting how Sam's gentle patience with Martha adds depth to their relationship. They appreciate the pacing, with one review highlighting how it serves as a perfect segue into the Stage Dive world. While customers generally enjoy the novella's brevity, some wish it was longer.

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47 customers mention "Readability"45 positive2 negative

Customers find the novella highly readable, describing it as an amazing, entertaining, and passion-infused story that is complete in its short format.

"...This is another amazing hit by this author about this group. Everyone is back in this short story...." Read more

"...Strong was a short, sweet little read, perfect for finding the world of Stage Dive or re-whetting your appetite for an old favorite...." Read more

"...world of Stage Dive series and even though technically it can be read as a standalone, I would highly recommend you to read the four novels first :)..." Read more

"...Therefore, I put this as a good read that really depends upon the prior series to make it worth reading...." Read more

17 customers mention "Fun"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and funny, appreciating the great banter and sarcastic self of the characters, with one customer noting how David reacts to certain situations.

"...The best parts of the story are the humorous scenes with the existing Stage Dive characters...." Read more

"...Sam is GOLD! Intense, smart, manipulative, strong, sweet, sexy, he’s irresistible!..." Read more

"...Omg, I was literally cry laughing. So much hilarity--well, there's Mal, so of course there's hilarity--but as much as I love Mal, seeing Sam go all..." Read more

"...This story was charming, funny, lively, sexy and sweet!..." Read more

15 customers mention "Character development"12 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with several mentioning that the characters are forever in their hearts, and one customer noting how the protagonist is irresistible.

"...There was some nice character growth for both Martha and Sam here...." Read more

"...I felt I got a good feel for these characters and their needs before the ending arrived...." Read more

"...Ms. Scott did a stellar job of redeeming Martha through realistic character growth. I was endeared to both Sam and Martha...." Read more

"...again... I absolutely love the Stage Dive Series, the characters are forever in my heart...." Read more

14 customers mention "Pacing"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one mentioning it serves as a perfect segue into the Stage Dive world.

"...Strong was a short, sweet little read, perfect for finding the world of Stage Dive or re-whetting your appetite for an old favorite...." Read more

"Strong is a perfect segue into the Stage Dive World. I was seamlessly transported back into a series that I read and devoured and loved!..." Read more

"...Strong is a great addition to the Stage Dive family and a must have. Angela - Alphas Do It Better Book Blog" Read more

"This was like coming home again... I absolutely love the Stage Dive Series, the characters are forever in my heart...." Read more

13 customers mention "Story quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy Martha and Sam's story, finding it charming, with one customer highlighting Sam's gentle patience toward Martha.

"...Everyone is back in this short story. We catch up with them all and find out where their futures lie...." Read more

"...It was still a complete story, but I would have loved more of it, which maybe isn’t a criticism at all because what author doesn’t want to keep..." Read more

"...Sam is GOLD! Intense, smart, manipulative, strong, sweet, sexy, he’s irresistible!..." Read more

"...Then Kylie Scott gives us THIS delicious story. This story was charming, funny, lively, sexy and sweet!..." Read more

10 customers mention "Sweetness"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sweet, with one describing it as flirty and another noting it re-whets their appetite for an old favorite.

"...perfect for finding the world of Stage Dive or re-whetting your appetite for an old favorite...." Read more

"...Sam is GOLD! Intense, smart, manipulative, strong, sweet, sexy, he’s irresistible!..." Read more

"...This story was charming, funny, lively, sexy and sweet!..." Read more

"...As you can imagine, book 1 was messy, but oh so yummy!..." Read more

9 customers mention "Romance"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the romance in the book, noting that it is self-contained and features true love, with one customer highlighting the devotion to Martha and another mentioning the characters' emotional depth.

"...The romance in this book is self contained and can be read independent of the series...." Read more

"...sigh. I loved the dynamic of their relationship. Sam pacified Martha and was protective. He's just a big teddy bear...." Read more

"...Strong was another reminder as to why I find May-December romances so appealing..." Read more

"...Sam's pursuit of and devotion to Martha is truly romantic...." Read more

12 customers mention "Length"4 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the length of the book, with some finding it short, while others wish it was longer.

"...My only complaint is that I wish this was a full length novel. I would have loved to visit the Stage Dive realm a bit longer." Read more

"...Strong was a short, sweet little read, perfect for finding the world of Stage Dive or re-whetting your appetite for an old favorite...." Read more

"...My biggest complaint is that it isn’t a full length book. I guess I’ll take a novella over nothing. I’m obsessed with Martha and Sam...." Read more

"...I probably could've been but it was really rushed, too short, No buildup really." Read more

Stage Dive, I've missed you so much! ❤️😢❤️
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Stage Dive, I've missed you so much! ❤️😢❤️
This was like coming home again... I absolutely love the Stage Dive Series, the characters are forever in my heart. I owned every book, the audible versions are freaking amazing!! I really enjoyed Martha and Sam's story. I'm glad she changed for the better and those two found love. Also, I'd like to add that it was funny to see David react to certain situations, very funny... So great to catch up with everyone. Tears!! I missed them! I'm going to reread the series again, I think it's time. Lol. Xoxo Stage Dive Family ❤️
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  • bookworm8619blog
    5.0 out of 5 stars great addition to the series :)
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2018
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    This is a novella set in the world of Stage Dive series and even though technically it can be read as a standalone, I would highly recommend you to read the four novels first :) mostly, because they are awesome ;) but also because we met both Sam and Martha, the main couple of this story, in those previous books, and reading them will give you additional knowledge about them :) another great reason, is that all the couples we know and love from that original series make appearances here... with kids and everything, and all those scenes will have that much more meaning if you actually know something more about them :) since this is a novella, and not a full lenght book, my review will be a bit shorter than usual as well :) let's get into it :)

    Sam is the bodyguard of the Stage Dive band :) he's been with them for a while now... and so was Martha, sister to one of the band members :) and as much as I always liked Sam, Martha was a different case alltogether... ;) I wasn't the biggest fan of her, because she wasn't the nicest person... she had her issues and they made her act a certain way... although I did suspect she had a whole different side of her ;) if I would have to rate only the way the romance between them plays out in this book, it would be somewhere between 4 and 4,5 stars :) I really liked it, although I wished it would last a bit longer... at least a few more chapters :) after years of this slowly growing tension, things finally erupt and ignite in this novella between them... what really added value to this book, and made me give it full 5 stars, are all the scenes with the guys from the band and their families :) *sighs happily* :) let's just say that reading this story made me want to re-read basically the whole series all over again... cause I totally forgot how amazing they all are :) I don't have time to do it, but it's totally possible for me to go back to at least one or two stories in the near-ish future ;) I definitely recommend this novella to the fans of the original series, and even though I think you should read those books before diving into this one, if you are completely new to Kylie Scott's writing, this is a good place to give her stories a go and see if her style works for you :) either way, definitely give it a try :)
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  • Stacey
    4.0 out of 5 stars It's good to be back...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2018
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    I absolutely LOVED catching up with the Stage Dive gang, and to be honest, I think Kylie Scott did me a favour by making it novella length. We'll blame it on my SHOCKING memory, but I struggled to even remember Martha. With the little bits of info I was given in Strong, I kind of pieced together what had happened previously. By having it novella length, mixed with my bad memory, I think it helped me get to know Martha without having to get past her previous mistakes.

    It's amazing what you will do when you feel threatened. For Martha, she pushes people away before they even contemplate giving her the nudge. She's a wee bit prickly at the best of times, put her in a corner, she turns into a porcupine with PMS. But, there's one person who has been watching silently from the corner. He's always been there watching her back and waiting for her shield to lower a little. When Martha finally explains why she's back visiting from New York, that man in the corner comes out from the dark and nothing will be the same again.

    Seriously, this is a quick trip from lust to love, but I kind of had no problem with it. Sure, I would have liked a bit more of everything, but I got enough to satisfy. The connection between Martha and Sam jumps off the pages and I loved seeing Martha taking some of the control. Sam, while not appearing like a man who follows orders, knows that their relationship will be stronger giving Martha some of the power. These two are HOT!!

    Plenty of reconnecting with friends, seeing them thrive in their HEA's, and watching their families grow. Mal is still a CRACK UP!! I loved that they still like being together and having fun outside their music.

    Glad I got the chance to catch up with the Stage Dive gang but a little sad that this might be my last glimpse of them. I wouldn't be averse to Adam maybe getting a story...hint, hint, nudge, nudge...
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  • Jenny Harris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome Back to Stage Dive
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2018
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    Holy Cow get ready for a ride with the Stage Dive Crew.

    In this book we get Sam Knowles and Martha Nicholson. You remember Sam from all of the Stage Dive books he is their bodyguard. Who can forget Martha we first meet her in Lick. As we remember Martha and David were an item for years. After she cheated with Jimmy Dave wanted nothing more to do with her. However being their assistant kept them in the same circles. When Dave and Evelyn met and married she was understandably threatened and got nasty. For all four of the books that is all we see of Martha now she is back though and as we remember at the end of Deep Lizzy tells her that Sam wants her. She isn't sure that is true but there is just something about him. Sam is a patient man and has watched and waited to see that Martha is finally over her ex David. He wants her but he doesn't want her to want him just to be near Dave. Can these two find their HEA or will the past get in the way of a future?

    This is another amazing hit by this author about this group. Everyone is back in this short story. We catch up with them all and find out where their futures lie. It does have its emotional ups and downs that I really want to tell you about. However I don't want to ruin it for any other readers. I will say this though Mal is back in this book and no he hasn't changed one bit but who wants him too. There is so much I want to tell you about this book I just don't want to give anything away. However I will say this book will take you on a ride you won't want to get off of. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
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  • magali146
    5.0 out of 5 stars Très bonne suite portée par de très bons personnages
    Reviewed in France on December 29, 2018
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    J'ai trouvé cette suite excellente, mais peut-être que mon avis est biaisé par le fait que j'avais adoré les autres livres de la série et tous leurs personnages que l'on retrouvent égaux à eux -même ici.
    L'auteure a réussi à me faire aimer le personnage complexe de Martha, qui, à part le rôle de "garce" jusque là ne donnait pas envie d'avoir de l'empathie pour elle. Dans "Lead" et "Slow" elle était globalement infecte en tant que ex de David et sœur de Ben car elle essayait de pourrir toutes les relations des autres.
    Aussi, la voir céder au personnage de Sam, le garde du corps qui attend qu'elle soit prête depuis 10 ans c'était jubilatoire. Sam la manipule, toujours entre compréhension et domination, tout en l'aidant à vraiment se construire.
    Après, le récit n'est pas rempli de suspense ou de retournements, mais est une simple nouvelle qui permet de conclure cette série.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read the whole series of stage dive it’s worth it.
    Reviewed in Canada on May 8, 2019
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    I was just sorry it was a novella and not a full fledged book. I loved these characters and wished there could be more of them. I read dive bar just because they pop in unexpectedly sometimes.
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  • Ann.Woods
    5.0 out of 5 stars Strong
    Reviewed in Australia on January 7, 2021
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    The book was great
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  • Stacy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Didn’t change her to fit in
    Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2019
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    I liked that she didn’t change her bitchy attitude and still kept her apart of the group and successful!!
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2019
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    Martha as always a character I didn't like in the Stage Dive Series, whilst Sam I always wanted to learn more about. Seeing a different side to Martha made me appreciate her more and my love for Sam as a character just grew.
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