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Night Shift Kindle Edition

by Annie Crown (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 12,569 ratings
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The bookworm and the basketball player are about to meet their match.

Kendall Holiday spends her Friday nights exactly where she wants to be: with her head buried in a spicy romance novel while she works the graveyard shift at her university's library. She knows she could join her friends for a weekend of drunken debauchery and college parties, but she likes her alone time, so she tells herself she isn't hiding when she gets lost in the pages of fictional love stories.

But that all changes when Vincent Knight, captain of the basketball team, turns up with an injured wrist, a sour mood, and a pressing need for poetry recommendations for a class he hates. Vincent is tall, smart-mouthed, and challenges Kendall like no one has before. Suddenly, she's falling headfirst into her very own romance novel—but it takes a lot more truth than tropes to get to a happy ever after in real life.

NIGHT SHIFT is a 75k-word sweet and spicy single-POV college romance perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Hannah Grace, and Elena Armas.

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"A sweet and sexy romance that will keep you reading through the night." ―Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author of The Falling and After

About the Author

Annie Crown is an author of new adult and contemporary romance full of humor, heart, and spice. A born-and-raised California girl, she holds a bachelor's in English from USC and enjoys iced coffee in the morning and frozen margaritas in the afternoon. When she isn't writing, she's probably rewatching her comfort shows, adding more romance novels to her ever-growing TBR, or daydreaming about fictional men who say things that make you melt.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CJ3W9PNR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (September 19, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 19, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 283 pages
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Annie Crown is an author of new adult and contemporary romance full of humor, heart, and plenty of spice.

A born-and-raised California girl, she holds a bachelor’s in English from USC and enjoys iced coffee in the morning and frozen margaritas in the afternoon. When she isn’t writing, she’s probably rewatching her comfort shows, adding more romance novels her her ever-growing TBR, or daydreaming about fictional men who say things that make you melt.

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Customers enjoyed the book's writing style and found it easy to read. They appreciated the authentic love story with references to romance tropes. The characters were described as great and funny. There was plenty of spice, humor, and good communication between the characters. However, some readers had mixed views on the pacing.

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140 customers mention "Readability"137 positive3 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They appreciate the author's writing style and the first-person present tense, which allows readers to connect with the characters' emotions. The book is described as a fun and worthwhile read that helps break reading slumps.

"...Fall in love with the characters and their adorable, introverted selves in “Night Shift”! First things first, I LOVED this book!..." Read more

"...24 hour library and comes across a very smart, beautiful worker at the circulation desk, Kendall. Also they are both very tall...." Read more

"...The premise was intriguing, and I was excited to dive into this unique take on writing...." Read more

"...It was a fun read." Read more

82 customers mention "Romance"74 positive8 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find the story cute and authentic, with references to various romance novel tropes. The pace is relatable and keeps readers engaged. Many describe it as a heartwarming and refreshing read with realistic characters and spicy chef's kiss scenes.

"...myself, my husband, and even our friends as I read this adorable new adult romance...." Read more

"...I really wanted to love "Night Shift" by Annie Crown. The premise was intriguing, and I was excited to dive into this unique take on writing...." Read more

"...I liked it because it was relatable and heartwarming in the way that shy, introverted people really do tend to stumble into relationships with all..." Read more

"So good, loved the plot, the cheeky replies, and the acknowledgment of wrong-doing Male character is the best for this book" Read more

40 customers mention "Character development"35 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the engaging characters and their banter. They appreciate the subtle yet impactful character growth as each character gets out of their comfort zone. The characters are sweet, endearing, and funny with their own personalities. Readers also appreciate the raw emotions and the strong protagonist.

"...I enjoyed the subtle but impactful character growth as each character got out of their comfort zone...." Read more

"The narrator Victoria Connolly is so good! This book has some spice in it, don’t be fooled by the amazing cute artwork. Tropes:..." Read more

"...Shift" had so much potential with its intriguing premise and strong protagonist, but the execution didn't quite hit the mark for me...." Read more

"The story itself was a cute fluffy romance. The characters were in college but acted very immature like younger teens...." Read more

37 customers mention "Spice level"37 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's spice level. They find the characters sweet and realistic, with plenty of spice. The banter and chemistry between Kendall and Vincent are also appreciated. Readers appreciate the author's atmosphere and find it refreshing.

"The narrator Victoria Connolly is so good! This book has some spice in it, don’t be fooled by the amazing cute artwork. Tropes:..." Read more

"...Vincent I like a whole lot more. He was sweet and adorable...." Read more

"Review contains spoilers Kendall and Vincent have a very sweet, “first love” relationship where they learn the importance of..." Read more

"Can you call a spicy book sweet? Because this was so sweet. And real - it didn't feel fake or forced or too perfect...." Read more

33 customers mention "Humor"33 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor. They find the banter between Kendall and Vincent hilarious and witty. The book is described as lighthearted with a few spicy moments. Readers appreciate the interesting dialogue and poetry sections.

"...The way the author wrote the characters and dialogue was interesting and honestly captivating...." Read more

"...This is cute and cozy and made me feel good and I recommend it for exactly that." Read more

"So good, loved the plot, the cheeky replies, and the acknowledgment of wrong-doing Male character is the best for this book" Read more

"...Kendall & Vincent’s chemistry is unmatched and written perfectly; moreover I didn’t know this was Annie Crown’s first book, it’s so well written and..." Read more

8 customers mention "Communication"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's communication. They mention issues are resolved quickly through healthy communication and vulnerability.

"...(as there always are) but they were quickly resolved through healthy communication and vulnerability, even when it was uncomfortable for the..." Read more

"I really loved the miscommunication of this book and how it felt like I was reading a book inside of a book...." Read more

"...I appreciate that unlike Kendall, Vincent was an excellent communicator...." Read more

"...It was a cute book 3.1 spice and The working on communication and understanding was there, but I expected more if it’s coming from a TikTok c..." Read more

50 customers mention "Pacing"34 positive16 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing. Some found it relatable and realistic, making it feel more real. Others felt the plot started to drag and the ending was rushed.

"...The characters were loveable and REAL...." Read more

"...She is great and does great distinguishing between the FMC and MMC...." Read more

"...The plot started to drag, and the focus shifted more towards the author's ideological messaging rather than the storyline itself...." Read more

"...I liked it because it was relatable and heartwarming in the way that shy, introverted people really do tend to stumble into relationships with all..." Read more

13 customers mention "Length"5 positive8 negative

Customers have different views on the book's length. Some find it short and engaging, with no long foreplay. Others feel it could be longer.

"...Although this story was short, it didn’t feel rushed or that relationship in the story was rushed...." Read more

"This book got straight to the point, no long “foreplay” of the characters burning with desire for chapters...." Read more

"...My only complaint is that it isn’t longer!" Read more

"I really loved it but I just wish it was a little longer just when u thought the book was getting good it just ended just like that☹️" Read more

Perfect Steamy College Sports Romance!
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Perfect Steamy College Sports Romance!
If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would! It’s one of those stories that just sticks with you. Kendall is an introverted, in-her-head bookworm that I think we can all relate to in some way or another. I love that she lives her life through the pages of her favorite romance books and gets stuck in her least favorite tropes. It’s not long until you’re rooting for her to find her happily ever after.Oh what can I say about Vincent Knight? I have a soft spot for misunderstood MMC’s and he worked his way right into my heart. He knows what he wants but is unsure of how to get it. His vulnerability is totally endearing. And when these two get together?! Fireworks.If you’re a fan of Meagan Brandy’s “Say You Swear,” Elle Kennedy’s “The Deal,” or “Icebreaker” by Hannah Grace—you’re going to want to add this book to your TBR!Read if you like:💕 Sports Romance💕 Opposites Attract💕 Tutor Trope💕 Virgin FMC
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  • KT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Sports Romance by an up-and-coming author
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2024
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    Rating: 5 stars
    WRITING STYLE: 1/1
    CHARACTER LIKEABILITY: 1/1
    ENTERTAINMENT: 1/1
    PLOT: 1/1
    ROMANCE: 1/1

    Kendall is a bookworm through and through. She would rather read about fictional men than interact with the guys at college. Like most introverts, Kendall is not an avid partier. Instead, she chooses to work the Friday night shift at the university library. It was during one of these Friday night shifts that Kendall met Basketball star Vincent Knight. Cue the awkward flirting, some makeout sessions in the stacks, and a few meddling friends. Fall in love with the characters and their adorable, introverted selves in “Night Shift”!

    First things first, I LOVED this book! I was introduced to the author when I found an Instagram recommendation post on the author’s profile. Annie Crown pulled me in and had me begging for more! The tropes alone made me immediately try to find this new KU release. I was sad at first when I learned that I discovered the book a month before its pub date, but the day it came out you can bet that I immediately checked it out! Once I finished, I went to try to find it at my “local” B&N (it’s an hour and a half drive) only to find out that the paperback wasn’t out yet.

    One thing that I felt made my read of “Night Shift” more enjoyable was that I read it through the lens of a bookstagram trend about the title of the book you’re reading describing your love life. While the title isn’t anything too descriptive, I found the story itself extremely similar to my relationship. Unlike a lot of college sports romances, this one had more mature characters. There were a few missteps and miscommunications (as there always are) but they were quickly resolved through healthy communication and vulnerability, even when it was uncomfortable for the characters. This is relatively rare in the new adult romance world. The characters were loveable and REAL. They had insecurities and dealt with them in a realistic way that didn’t involve going against their morals and values. I enjoyed the subtle but impactful character growth as each character got out of their comfort zone. The friends were solid in just about every way, even down to the not-so-subtle spying on a study session. I could imagine myself, my husband, and even our friends as I read this adorable new adult romance.
    I laughed and enjoyed every minute of “Night Shift”, and I sincerely hope you, dear reader, will as well!

    Favorite Quotes:
    “My roommates call me a hopeless romantic. I let them. It’s nicer than being called a lonely hermit.”

    “Life is far too short to let my shot at feeling like I’m in a romance novel pass me by.”

    “One thing I’m definitely sure of: miscommunication truly is the worst trope.”

    “You’re allowed to be horny, and you’re allowed to be sensitive and nervous and all the other things you are. You don’t have to be an archetype either. You can change. You can be whatever you want to be.”
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  • Vanessa
    4.0 out of 5 stars The audiobook is so good!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
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    The narrator Victoria Connolly is so good!
    This book has some spice in it, don’t be fooled by the amazing cute artwork.

    Tropes:
    He fell first.
    Bookworm/Basketball star
    College romance

    I laughed throughout this book thanks in most part to the narrator. She is great and does great distinguishing between the FMC and MMC.

    Kendall was doing her usual nightshift at her university’s 24 hour library. Little does she know that her usual Friday overnight shift was going to change her love life in an unbelievable way.

    Vincent is the captain of the basketball team having trouble working on an assignment for his poetry class. With a bum wrist and overall terrible week, he makes his way to the university 24 hour library and comes across a very smart, beautiful worker at the circulation desk, Kendall.

    Also they are both very tall. Which helps explain Kendall’s overall look on life. I pictured the actress from the movie “Tall Girl.”

    The mention of Pride and Prejudice totally tugged at my heart. The explanations of tropes and just over all being a romance reader just spoke to me. I loved it. It’s cheesy in its own way and there is nothing wrong with a little cheese.

    Would I recommend? Yes and if you can get the audiobook. 100% yes!

    Would it be re-read? Yes to refresh my memory if there is a second book.

    Great read! It would have been 5 stars, but there were some parts that were repetitive and Kendall could not get out of her own head. That made me frustrated but overall I still really liked this book.
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  • Rose C Shupe
    3.0 out of 5 stars **Review of "Night Shift" by Annie Crown**
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024
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    ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (3.5 Stars rounded down to 3)

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    I really wanted to love "Night Shift" by Annie Crown. The premise was intriguing, and I was excited to dive into this unique take on writing. The way the author wrote the characters and dialogue was interesting and honestly captivating.

    However, the overwhelming feminism in the book was hard to overlook. While I appreciate stories with strong feminist themes, the way "Night Shift" handled it felt heavy-handed. The constant, almost aggressive, messaging made it difficult to stay engaged. It felt more like a lecture than a story at times.

    The first half of the book was promising, but the latter half was a real struggle to get through. The plot started to drag, and the focus shifted more towards the author's ideological messaging rather than the storyline itself. While I didn't "DNF" (did not finish) the book, getting through the last half was a challenge.

    "Night Shift" had so much potential with its intriguing premise and strong protagonist, but the execution didn't quite hit the mark for me. The overwhelming focus on feminism detracted from the story, making it hard to stay invested. If you're looking for a college life story with a heavy dose of feminist themes, this might be the book for you. However, if you prefer a more balanced approach, you might find it as challenging as I did.

    Overall, I don’t regret reading this book, but I won’t be buying a book-trophy for my shelf.
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  • Agent_Of_Shield
    5.0 out of 5 stars Caught me off guard
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
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    I thought this was going to be a soft, light hearted romance and it was actually a spicy romance. I liked it because it was relatable and heartwarming in the way that shy, introverted people really do tend to stumble into relationships with all the wonderful offset moments along the way. It was a fun read.
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  • Melany
    5.0 out of 5 stars 🤩
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 22, 2025
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    Llegó en perfectas condiciones, muy bien empaquetado. Aún no lo leo pero espero que me agrade la historia ya que escuché buenas recomendaciones de él
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  • Ms.A
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, Endearing, and Full of humour
    Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2023
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    Annie Crown created such an adorable mix of romance trope humour, endearment, with a little bit of spice…

    Vincent is this brooding, tall, beautiful basketball player who seeks out support one night from the night shift library clerk Kendal. Kendal is this bookish, brainy, Romantic young woman who shy’s away from social engagements and love the tranquility of the 24hour library at her college.

    Through a series of mis-communications, which Kendal herself declares is her least favourite romance novel trope, connects then loses connection with Vincent. With the help of a grand gesture, friends, and a bit of a reality check the romance is rekindled and their relationship builds.

    This one is an adorable read, something I’d recommend when you just need that adorable meet-cute, an adorable fumbly couple, and a good laugh.
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  • Maya Stina Nicole Ridegård
    4.0 out of 5 stars Mysig
    Reviewed in Sweden on August 14, 2024
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    Väldigt mysig bok, lätt att hänga med i.
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  • Fée
    4.0 out of 5 stars lovely!!
    Reviewed in Belgium on July 1, 2024
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    such a cute, quick read!! absolutely recommend if u don't mind miscommunication
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    4.0 out of 5 stars
    lovely!!

    Reviewed in Belgium on July 1, 2024
    such a cute, quick read!! absolutely recommend if u don't mind miscommunication
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  • Laura
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2024
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    Really enjoyable read and relatable, realistic characters. Sweet and sexy story, and was an easy read. Couldn't put it down.
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