The Two Week Stand By Samantha Towle May 2026

Dillon Dawson, a romance writer, finds her world shattered just two weeks before her wedding when she catches her fiancé cheating with her mother. Refusing to waste a non-refundable trip, she heads to the Maldives alone on what was supposed to be her honeymoon. There she meets West Oakley, a professional American football player hiding from a public scandal. West proposes a simple arrangement: a two-week, no-strings-attached stand to enjoy the paradise together.

Reviewers at Escapist Book Blog highlight the "explosive" and "off-the-charts" chemistry between Dillon and West, noting that their connection feels natural and deepens beyond just physical attraction. The Two Week Stand by Samantha Towle

Dillon is widely praised for her funny inner monologues, constant over-thinking, and "sassy" personality. Dillon Dawson, a romance writer, finds her world

With an 89% "lighthearted" rating on The StoryGraph , it is often recommended as the perfect "vacation read" to escape real-world stress. Potential Drawbacks With an 89% "lighthearted" rating on The StoryGraph

The book is frequently described as "sizzling" and "super steamy," featuring well-written intimate scenes that lean into West's more dominant side in the bedroom.

by Samantha Towle is a sizzling beach romance that readers from Goodreads and Amazon describe as a fun, fast-paced, and highly addictive read. Set in the lush Maldives, it blends the "jilted bride" and "holiday fling" tropes into a story that is equal parts hilarious and steamy. Plot Overview