Dance All Night: A Dance Off Holiday Novella

Alexis Daria — 2018

Broadway hotshot Nik Kovalenko is a confirmed bachelor. Ballroom champion Jess Davenport is a bona fide Scrooge. Last year, they shared a midnight kiss at a New Year’s Eve party that made both of them believe—briefly—in the magic of the holiday season. The magic was cut short when Nik went on tour the next day, but he never stopped thinking about that kiss—or Jess. When the holidays roll back around, Nik runs into Jess again. He doesn’t want to spend another year pining for the Scrooge who got away, so he tells Jess he’ll stay if she’ll give him a shot at being her Christmas Present. Jess thinks he’s full of it, but she agrees to three dates. If Nik can make her believe in holiday magic in a place as un-wintery as Los Angeles—and convince her that he’s ready to stick around—she’ll give him a chance. But he won’t know until New Year’s Eve. If she kisses him at midnight, he’ll have his answer... Praise for Alexis Daria: “An author who clearly adores the world she’s developed—and the characters she’s matched.”—Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author, Washington Post “A charming and authentic voice.”—Sonali Dev, author of A Distant Heart

Reviews

b.andherbooks@bandherbooks

Oct 9, 2021

Set in Alexis Daria's Dance Off series, Dance All Night features a grumpy scrooge and the sexy professional dancer who tries to convince her holiday miracles can and do happen. After sharing an unexpected but sexy as hell New Years Eve midnight kiss with Broadway hotshot Nik Kovalenko, dancer Jess Davenport thinks that is all it will be, just a kiss. But as the next holiday season rolls in and she runs into Nik at an ugly Christmas sweater party, she realizes he has been thinking about her and that kiss just as much as she has, and Nik wants a chance to date her. But, Jess is hesitant to start anything with someone who is destined to leave her for the next big thing, the next exciting project so Nik has to convince her, with only six dates, that he's ready to do this for real. Super fun, really hot and sweet. A perfect holiday novella to get you through the season!

Bibi Disco@bibidbooks

Aug 31, 2021

A fun festive read! Especially to get in the holiday spirit!

Jo H@psyche_eros

Aug 27, 2021

I can't believe that it's over. Please Ms Daria can I have more? Nik and his 'give me three dates to prove I'm worthy' (and that Xmas is fab lol) was just so swoony! Whilst this shorter exploration of one of The Dance Off pro dancers love story wasn't quite as satisfying as the previous full length ones (Jess's issues were a little on the irritating side) it still has me thirsting for more in this world. And I'm totally in awe that there are three stories of professional female dancers, two of whom were teenage ride or die besties, where they are all so different with a vast array of motivations for their art. I would give my left kidney (not really!) to read the entire rest of the series of all the pro dancers on the show, starting with Kevin... Extra kudos to the author with this one for writing a black FMC and paying homage to some of the things that are different for black women like particular hair issues, especially in the world of entertainment. And Jess's love of the Waltz has me rethinking one of the ballroom styles that I've never really enjoyed previously. Also, both this and book 2 are the stories of two Ukrainian immigrant brothers, but two very different types of people who despite their differences are part of a close knit family. And just like the two Latina BFFs in books 1 & 2, these boys' identities are absolutely wrapped up in every part of who they both are and was also an utter delight to read. How interesting the combined family dynamics would be with all of these ethnicities/cultures together.