'Thirteen Hours' by Meghan O'Brien follows the story of Dana Watt, a workaholic and closeted woman who finds herself stuck in an elevator with a stripper named Laurel for thirteen hours. During this time, they explore their desires, fantasies, and emotional connections, leading to a passionate and intense relationship. The writing style is described as full of steamy and detailed sex scenes, but also delves into character development, human desires, and the evolution of a deep romantic connection between the two women. portrays the journey of Dana and Laurel as they navigate through their changing emotions, desires, and fears, ultimately leading to a fulfilling and transformative relationship.

Characters:

The characters are complex, with Dana representing a repressed personality and Laurel embodying confidence, leading to their transformative relationship.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is marked by evocative and engaging prose, effectively illustrating sensuality and emotional dynamics between the main characters.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative centers on a unique premise where two women are stuck in an elevator, prompting an exploration of their sexuality and emotional bonds as they develop a romantic relationship.

Setting:

The setting predominantly takes place in an elevator, utilizing forced proximity to drive the plot and character interactions.

Pacing:

The pacing features a blend of suspense and rapid progression in intimacy, with some sections feeling prolonged due to the emphasis on sexual scenes.

At approximately seven o’clock on the evening of her twentyeighth birthday, during an otherwise uneventful Friday night at the office, Dana Watts was confronted by the most perfect pair of naked femal...

Notes:

The book is primarily erotic romance, exploring themes of desire, lust, and fantasy.

It features two main characters: Dana, a workaholic project manager, and Laurel, a stripper and veterinary student.

Dana receives a lap dance as a birthday present from her friend Scott, which leads to an unexpected encounter with Laurel.

Dana and Laurel become trapped in an elevator for thirteen hours, during which they explore their attraction to each other.

Despite the heavy sexual content, readers feel there is character development and emotional depth to the story.

The book's sex scenes are described as well-written and integral to the story, not merely added for shock value.

Unlike many romance novels, this one avoids common tropes such as misunderstandings and dramatic arguments.

The story is infused with humor, adding to the enjoyment of the narrative.

Reviewers note that the book is not for those seeking a gentle romance; it is high in steam and explicit content.

It was Meghan O'Brien's first novel, showcasing her talent in the erotic romance genre.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Triggers/content warnings for Thirteen Hours include explicit sexual content and themes of sexual exploration that may not be suitable for all readers.

Has Romance?

There is a significant amount of romance in Thirteen Hours, as it explores the developing relationship between the two main characters.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Can you fall in love in thirteen hours?

It's her birthday but lonely workaholic Dana Watts is at the office late, drafting a proposal. The very last interruption she expects comes in the form of the most beautiful breasts she has ever seen. These belong to an incredibly hot woman, who is standing in front of her, stripping to music. Laurel Stanley performs strip-o-grams to pay her way through school. She has never encountered a more ungrateful recipient than Dana. The uptight project manager makes it clear that she is furious to be distracted from her work by the "gift" a colleague sent and equally appalled by Laurel's occupation. After Dana is rude and insulting, and insists on escorting Laurel from the building, the two women take an elevator ride that changes everything.

Stuck with each other for thirteen long hours after the elevator breaks down, they discover how wrong first impressions can be and how right two strangers can feel together. Can everything change in less than a day? Dana and Laurel set out to discover if their passionate elevator encounter can mean more in this fast-paced, erotic story of lust, loneliness, fantasy, and desire.

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ColorfulLeo92

Loved It

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I enjoyed it a lot more then I tough I would. Fun and steamy. Even if it was very insta lovey and the relationship devolved fast I really enjoyed the characters and the spice.

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