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Rising-star blogger Milla Kierce knows she's arrived when she sees the swag basket in her dressing room on the night of her late-night television debut. But before she can bite into the muffin that symbolizes her success, gunfire echoes through the TV studio. She's just hidden herself (mostly in plain sight) when the door flings open. Instead of a gunman, there stands one of the world's most popular rock stars, Gage Daxson, looking for his own way out of danger.

Thrown together, they'll battle a venomous man seeking revenge and his own sexual pleasure, but they may never leave the building again. Distracted by fear, fame, and infamy, can these two somehow find their way to each other?

Equal parts horrifying and hilarious, Debra Anastasia's Late Night With Andres offers more than a few twists and turns—and, of course, enough heat to keep things interesting.

80 pages

First published October 27, 2013

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Profile Image for Lucia.
737 reviews893 followers
February 8, 2018
My Milla and Gage:


Milla Kierce, snarky blogger and rising star, is about to be featured on TV talkshow when unidentified madman starts shooting in the studio. But only when famous and sexy rock star Gage Daxson comes to hide in her dressroom, all the "fun" begins... Will they be able to escape alive?



Written in multiple POV, main protagonists found themselves in quite serious situation. But no matter what dangerous cirmucstances characters were in, I laugh my pants off on some of the dialogues they were having.

This novella was such a pleasant surprise! Debra Anastasia came up with truly original and totally unexpected story. There was action, danger, funny moments as well as some heat. What is there not to love?

And who is Andres? Or The Devil’s Fart? I’m sure you have asked this question yourself. If you want to know more about them, you will have to read this short story. And I promise, you won’t regret it!

My "The Devil’s Fart":


Bying this novella, you will support cancer research. 100% of the proceeds generated from sales the novella Late Night with Andres will be donated to assist in the battle against breast cancer.

*ARC provided by publisher as an exchange for honest review*

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Profile Image for Jennifer Kyle.
2,477 reviews5,317 followers
October 30, 2013
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”"Society's a classless whore."

As a fan of Debra Anastasia’s writing, I feel that she has a flair for incorporating an intense read with her twisted humor (good thing). I find her writing to be one of a kind. I truly never know where she will take me page to page. She is truly unique!

This novella was INTENSE. Milla Kierce, a feisty blogger, is in her dressing room awaiting her televised interview on the famous talk show Late Night with Andres. A crazed gunman takes over the floor and starts shooting and entering rooms. When the gorgeous singer, Gage Daxson breaks into her dressing room to hide, these two quickly become acquainted as their lives hang in the balance.

I truly enjoyed this story. I thought it was something different. It was on the dark/heavy side and pointed out all the wrongs in social media today.

Although this isn’t a traditional love story Gage and Milla fit the bill quite nicely.

My only criticism would be that it was too short and ended too quickly. I would have read a whole lot more about Gage and Milla.

*All proceeds from this novella will be donated by Debra Anastasia, Omnific Publishing, and all the staff members involved, to assist in the battle against breast cancer.*
Profile Image for Midian Sosa.
233 reviews18 followers
October 15, 2013
ARC received from author (F yeah!)

Are you serious?!

While I was reading this I thought I was going to pass out or something, in fact, I was trying to make something to eat and read a line, my knees gave out and I started gasping for air on the floor, I laughed that much.

While reading Late Night with Andres, prepare yourself for a big time F Bomb drop and the biggest amount of shenanigans you’ve ever read in your life. This is Twitter Debra at her best.

I enjoyed this very much and, I’m not kidding, I started laughing since the very beginning.

Since is such a short read, I don’t want to spoil it, but I’ll say this, I HATED Andres lol

This novella is worth it for many reasons, but if you need them, I’ll give you two:

1. Is really good and funny.
2. Will contribute to kick Cancer’s sorry ass.

So go ahead, treat yourself to this great novella and be a part of this amazing cause!

Love and Rockets! M.
Profile Image for AnnMarie .
278 reviews36 followers
November 14, 2013

OK so when a story starts out like this...

When security showed her to the dressing room, she nodded gracefully and closed the door. But once she knew she was out of sight, she commenced a butt-slapping, hair swinging dance of excitement and victory. She had no way of knowing she was being taped for the late night television show’s blooper reel. Not even a little hint. She added her pretend-I’m-a-drunk-stripper dance, complete with toe drags. Eventually, she petered out and chicken-danced over to her welcome packet the people from Late Night With Andres! had thoughtfully put on the coffee table.

And moves on to this...

He looked like the Devil’s fart.

And then this...

#WTFThe DevilsFart

You are probably scratching your head right about now wondering what the blazes is going on, I know I was.

Totally not what I expected but then again, never expect the expected from Debra Anastasia silly rabbits. *points at self*

As novella's go, Late Night with Andres was really a very good one. There were engaging main characters, secondary characters helping to drive the story, a main plot, and even a sub plot. Then we had a rocking his own agenda, morally repugnant TV host to balance the zaniness of the story line out.

And least not forget, the incomparable, Devil's Fart.

In my life I have never read a character like him, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry at his creation....hmm....I am going with laugh....pure belly flopping laughs.

Dark, slapstick funny, Debra at her craziest best. I do believe her cheese has finally slipped off her cracker.

And the ending...perfect...

His lips were perfect. And anytime she was able to take her eyes away from him, she had paradise laid out before her. In the nearby forest a host of night animals sang their songs. The surf’s pounding was the perfect percussion, and Gage timed his thrusts with the beat here and there. They made love for hours, and when they were spent, Milla fell asleep with her head on his chest. He hummed a song, one of many he would write or her in the years to come.

As Debra would say...2 tits up on this great little story!!

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Now remember, there is an amazing reason behind the zany story...

100% of the proceeds generated from sales the novella Late Night with Andres will be donated by Debra Anastasia, Omnific Publishing, and all the staff members involved, to assist in the battle against breast cancer.

Because cancer sucks.
Profile Image for Kara.
1,349 reviews23 followers
May 7, 2014
Short. Fun read.
Why didn't I read this sooner!?

Jennifer you were right, I loved it!!
Profile Image for Louise.
285 reviews142 followers
December 31, 2013
Her dress barely covered her mounds of desire.
Crap, don’t say mounds of desire. No one thinks of tits that way.


It was truly unexpected and unpredictable!
What a book.

I LOVE Milla. She's a feisty heroine and smart-mouthed. Her wits made me bawled with laughter.
Gage is an AWESOME guy and I so love him. His no-nonsense talking paired with Milla's was combustible. If I found him in his own band singing his heart out instead of reading him in the midst of danger, I'll be swooning over him even more *sigh*
The secondary characters were amazing even the villains grrr...I want to kill them myself hah:D

It has it all. Romance. Suspense. Action.Humor.and a little shocking drama that had me shouting "Noooooo".
Great twist and turns in the story which was a page turner and an unputdownable read. I want more!!!
Profile Image for Terri ♥ (aka Mrs. Christian Grey).
1,472 reviews474 followers
November 12, 2013
Quick review:

Cover: Fitting
Rating: NC-17
Steaminess: HOT
Thumbs Up: 4
Overall: Hilarious
Characters: Well Done
Plot: A shooting where ratings came first
Page Turner: Yes
Series Cont.? N/A
Recommend: Yes
Book Boyfriend: Gage

SUMMARY (50 words or less)
All around a cute, funny short story with spirit. This author is a lot of fun and it comes through in her writing. She took a serious situation and added humor and hotness. Not all can achieve this. There are a lot of laugh out loud moments. Solid read.

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126 reviews38 followers
October 22, 2013
ARC received from the author

What can I say? Im still peeing in my pants, this is Debra at her best, it's the cheeky Debra I know and love, who makes fun and tweets and shares rude thoughts while I'm drinking my wine , then hoping not to go to twitter jail. She's doing what she does best and thats making people laugh!!

Milla and Gage were thrown together unexpectedly in a hostage situation which took lots of twists and turns, at most of the turns I was laughing out loud like a crazy woman!

Gage was a singer with a reputation of being a bad boy, and he was sick of being famous, he hated the attention and was struggling in his existence. He wanted to be anonymous and that option was totally unavailable to him until he meets Milla.

Milla was a blogger with a cheeky snarky mouth, people asked her advice on her column and she was forthright in giving her honest opinion . Unfortunately this could get her into trouble, as you'll understand as the story enfolds. I thought she was sassy, she seemed to have little confidence until she got angry and the scenes that unfolded were hilarious.

"Don't look up my dress"
"Im trying to save our lives, not get a peek at your black panties" she punched his arm painfully.
"Did I guess right?" He smiled, trying to get her thinking rational thoughts. If he was going to have a chance of getting out of here alive, this girl needed to at least be a distraction.
"I don't remember what colour they are. I'm just trying not to pee in them."

Their captor was probably the funniest of them all, I envisaged a scruffy old dog with a perverted nature, dirty clothes and smelly breath, and yes I think it worked for me. Im giving him the knick name DF , every time I heard the DF come from Millas mouth once again my knickers needed changing..

This is a novella, I can't give anything much more away , I just want to say that this will make you laugh and cry for all the right reasons, Debra makes me laugh daily but this was a special treat. I was happy and lucky to receive this ARC , this cause is very close to my heart and why not support Cancer with laughter? I speak from experience and everyone needs laughter and light in their darkest days trying to fight this disease. Sufferers and carers alike!! Lets help Debra make someone smile and spread the word about LATE NIGHT WITH ANDRES.

They say laughter is the best medicine, it doesn't cure but it damn well helps and the money donated from the proceeds of this book will be well received.

Well done Debra, and Omnific Publishing.. You are stars. More than 5.. The sky's the limit!
Profile Image for Sofia.
704 reviews103 followers
November 15, 2013
I’ve got a prosthetic baby toe. The bonus is I can take it off and put it on the table when I’m painting my nails. I’m a nineteen-digit wonder.

Late Night With Andres by Debra Anastasia is a novella that will surely grip your attention! Although it's a novella, this book will leave you wanting more!!!

Milla Kierce is a blogger who's about to appear on a late night talk show called Late Night With Andres. She's so excited and can't wait for her "big night". While everything seems to be going according the plan, all of a sudden gunfire erupts in the studio. Milla is in her dressing room and she figures that she should stay there. Suddenly a man comes into the room to hide from the gunman. Mila is so terror stricken that it takes her some time to recognise who the man is. Milla is staring at superstar singer Gage Daxson. They are both afraid, not knowing what is going to happen. Just when they think that they are going to survive, the gunman bursts in...

Late Night With Andres is a comedic novella bound to make you laugh. There are moments that it gets serious but it's mostly comedic. The story is full of action, suspense, cops that cannot stop swearing, romace and of course comedy. It will keep you laughing till the end and totally satisfied by it!

“If you touch anything I normally put in a bathing suit, I’ll kill your nuts.”

“You’re charming.”


The characters are realistic but at the same time understand that what's happening to them is one in a million chance. I really loved Gage's POV because it let us "see" who he really was and understand the constant pressure he was under.

The story is fast paced and very entertaining.

“Milla bad ass Kierce? Will you go on a date with me?” .

“Gage drag queen Daxson, I would love to.”


I highly recommend this book. It's not only highly entertaining but proceeds from this book will go to the battle of breast cancer as well!!!

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November 13, 2013
This is Debra Anastasia truly at her best! If you have the privilege of following her on Twitter, you will know that she has a way of saying things that will have you rolling on the floor laughing your ass off! Beyond entertaining, this novella will have you laughing, gasping from the drama and swooning from the sexy.

Just like Debra herself, Milla Kierce is snarky and funny. She is a talented blogger who has been booked on the Late Night With Andres talk show. She's finally getting it all, however, while waiting in the dressing room for her time to go on, a large amount of gunfire can be heard throughout the station. Just as she figures out where she wants to hide, a strange man bursts into the room to hide himself. This strange man is none other than rocker bad boy and heart throb Gage Daxson. Just as they think they have barricaded themselves in, the crazy gunman bursts in and takes them both hostage.

While all this is playing out, talk show host Andres is spying on them from the hidden camera he keeps hidden throughout the studio. When he realizes that this live feed can make his career, he begins streaming it live, thus throwing the whole social media and other media into a tail spin.

Late Night With Andres is an action packed story that entertains and sizzles from beginning to end. Read it to find out how Milla and Gage will try to outsmart the gunman and what role Andres is going to play in this entire scenario.

If you love a hilarious story and hate cancer as much as we do, 1-click this amazing gem. Its worth the money and your time. Debra Anastasia is a comedic genius!
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3,292 reviews387 followers
December 1, 2013

This is the first book that can break me from my gloomy day this Sunday (December 1st 2013).
Today I had some sad moments with my family and hear the news about Paul Walker passed away.
Gloomy, gloomy Sunday.

So I need distraction from my sadness and grief and I took this book.
And I'm glad I wasn't mistaken by chosing this one.

It's original, dark and funny at the same time. The idea was so good.

And I found this book has so many "fucking" words inside, and the author made it so funny with that swearing things...

You should read this one. This book is funny, sweet, and hilarious...Recommended!
Profile Image for Jennifer Garcia.
Author 43 books93 followers
October 21, 2013
This was an amazing short story sprinkled with Debra's hilarious sense of humor. I'm not sure what I expected but I should have known. ;)

This short story was funny, serious, scary, and sexy. Oh and a little gross at times, but that's just Anastasia and her awesomeness.

#Greattits and #WTFTheDevilsFart were just a few highlights in the story but we should add

#BecauseCancerSucks

Because Debra wrote this to donate all her proceeds to fighting cancer.

Check it out, it's short and funny and you'll enjoy it! I did.

Profile Image for Maija.
255 reviews56 followers
November 3, 2013
What the fuck did I just read?
This book is awful and degrading, the story didn't make any sense and I finished it just to have the full rights to give an honest, unbiased rating.

I will have a full review up shortly, though I don't promise to leave out spoilers (
here's not much to spoil, but..) or keep from using profanity.

Maybe fans of Debra Anastasia loved it more because they are, in truth, her fans. But I did not see any appeal in the story that would otherwise explain the high ratings. But I will leave it your own choice to read Late Night With Andres or not.
Profile Image for Rachel Firasek.
Author 15 books277 followers
November 3, 2013
This was a fantastic read that had me wanting to slap the heroine at times and hug her too. If you love to stalk Debra, this book will make your heart swoon. It's so totally her! If you're a little straight and don't have a swanky sense of humor...well, you just won't fit in with the it crowd. :) I laughed out loud so many times...and that black moment! OMG! Don't miss this read. And all the proceeds are going to a great cause. Do. Not. Pass. Up. This. Chance. At. Amazing. Fun!
Profile Image for Sandy Ambrose.
275 reviews3 followers
March 19, 2014
Horribly funny

This book was so funny for all the wrong reasons. Debra Anastasia wove a very intricate tale with both suspense and hilarity. I couldn't help but to laugh out loud at the craziness that was Milla and Gages circumstance. I could have kept on reading. 5* for this one. I loved it!!!
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1,201 reviews
January 19, 2014
What the hell did I just read!
I liked Milla & Gage but their story was just.......WTF!!!!
LOL
I still love Debra though. She created Blake so how could I not!
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177 reviews2 followers
November 5, 2013
Loved it! Action packed and great characters and laughter when needed.

Worth every penny!!!!
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31 reviews
November 6, 2013
Crazy, goofy, funny, and for a great cause! Fun little read. Thanks toy friend Jen for gifting it to me!
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568 reviews44 followers
November 9, 2013
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My rating: 5 of 5 ⭐️

Finding herself locked up in a dressing room with a rock star and a gun-toting lunatic, was SO not how Milla Kierce had envisioned this night going! Having gained some popularity, or perhaps notoriety is the better word, over recent posts on her blog, she had been invited for a spot on a late-night show. Her first time. Ever. Also her first time ever to have to duck and hide for flying bullets when the gunfire erupted in the building.

Tired of doing the dog and pony show his fame brought him, rock star Gage Daxson is not looking forward to another late show appearance. His gloomy reverie is rudely interrupted by a madman who starts shooting randomly, and he dives into the first open dressing room to find a girl cowering behind some baked goods. He urges her to be quiet when he sees recognition dawn on her face. Great. Especially when shortly following that, tearful hysterics threaten.

Inevitably the deranged gunman plows his way through their haphazardly thrown up barricade in front of the door, and is intent on finding the object of his revenge. Gage and Milla will do anything to sidetrack him, they have little choice, including following his orders. Even if that means getting very close and intimate with each other.....

********

What a rush!!!! I ❤️ Debra Anastasia in a BIG way!!!

The powerful and unique blend of magic that she weaves, is evident again in this short story. The daring way she throws every emotion into play, never pulling any punches, not afraid to use hilarity or even eroticism to lighten up or heat up a dark and terrifying situation. And the kicker is: It doesn't diminish the horror of the situation at all..... No, it emphasizes by the contrast it creates! Very courageous....I love it!

In a relatively limited number of pages, we get a decent grip on who the characters are, without knowing their entire story. We know enough to be able to place them in the appropriate context for the purposes of this story told.

Milla is a bit of a loner. Not used to dressing up or going out much, is more comfortable in her existence as a writer behind her computer, an anonymous contributor to society. Being given the opportunity to go 'public' on TV is a big stepping out for her.

Gage is in over his head and has been for a while. He had no idea that fame and fortune came with the loss of any and all privacy, personal time, himself. He almost lost the passion that started his journey in the first place.

The subtle background of this story illustrates three perspectives on fame; One has never tasted and is curious; Two has had more than his share and is sick of it, and ; Three is constantly fighting and scrapping for it, regardless of expense to wallet, person or life. Number Three you will meet in the book.

A collection of hair-raising events, toe-curling interludes, and heart-melting moments make up this darkly dynamic knockout story!


✨Highly animated, intensely chilling and hysterically funny!✨


**ARC provided in return for an honest review.**

100% of the proceeds generated from sales the novella Late Night with Andres will be donated by Debra Anastasia, Omnific Publishing, and all the staff members involved, to to assist in the battle against breast cancer—because cancer sucks.
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Author 3 books99 followers
October 29, 2013
Rising-star blogger Milla Kierce knows she's arrived when she sees the swag basket in her dressing room on the night of her late-night television debut. But before she can bite into the muffin that symbolizes her success, gunfire echoes through the TV studio. She's just hidden herself (mostly in plain sight) when the door flings open. Instead of a gunman, there stands one of the world's most popular rock stars, Gage Daxson, looking for his own way out of danger.

Thrown together, they'll battle a venomous man seeking revenge and his own sexual pleasure, but they may never leave the building again. Distracted by fear, fame, and infamy, can these two somehow find their way to each other?

Equal parts horrifying and hilarious, Debra Anastasia's Late Night With Andres offers more than a few twists and turns—and, of course, enough heat to keep things interesting.


Review by Feather Stone:

Three words sum up Late Night With Andres: Sexy, Funny, Thriller

Have you ever been on one fair ground ride that made you laugh hysterically; then scream yourself hoarse when you suddenly know you're about to be killed; then shamefully blush as your errogenous zones heat up. Late Night With Andres had this effect upon me - starting with page one, paragraph one. I can't remember reading a book where my emotions were pushed and pulled to the extreme within each paragraph. And it worked beautifully. I'd read Late Night With Andres book again just for the thrills.

Such is the talent of author, Debra Anastasia. She's wacky when it counts. She's mysterious and intense. She's gifted.

The characters were well developed - and real. I immediately connected with all of them, especially the anatogonist. I would have loved to grab his balls and give them a twist and yank treatment - just for starters. The heroine, Milla, had moves only possessed by those of who are totally uninhibited. Debra cleverly paints a picture of Milla's celebration in the scene below.


When security showed her to the dressing room, she nodded gracefully and closed the door. But once she knew she was out of sight, she commenced a butt-slapping, hair-swinging dance of excitement and victory. She had no way of knowing she was being taped for the late night television show’s blooper reel. Not even a little hint. She added her pretend-I’m-a-drunk-stripper dance, complete with toe drags. Eventually, she petered out and chicken-danced over to her welcome packet the people from Late Night With Andres! had thoughtfully put on the coffee table.


Only Debra can combine an 'adult only' scene with crime drama. Add a touch of humor to that scene and you'll be hooked. The plot is clearly defined and the progress of the story is swift and clear - albeit with a twist or two.

Love surprise endings? This book is for you. Love sexy and strong characters? This book is for you. Love to laugh? This book is for you.

Late Night With Andres: Five Stars
226 reviews14 followers
November 16, 2013

I personally think Debra Anastasia’s writing is amazing. I loved Poughkeepsie so much that I have read and will continue to read anything she puts out. But then add in the fact that “100% of the proceeds generated from the sales of Late Night with Andres will be donated by Debra Anastasia, Omnific Publishing, and all the staff members involved, to assist in the battle against breast cancer- because cancer sucks” and Debra Anastasia kicks major ass!

As for the book, I loved it. It was down right hilarious! Ms Anastasia’s humor knows no bounds. The characters were likable and funny. Milla Kierce is our heroine and is she ever. She was asked to come on the late night talk show “Late Night with Andres” to promote her popular blog that dishes out advice. As she is trying to enjoy a muffin in her dressing room, she hears gun fire in the hallways of the TV studio. Enter another guest for the show that evening, famous rock star, Gage Daxon. Gage is trying to get out of the way of flying bullets and ducks into Milla’s dressing room.

Next to enter the room, the gunman otherwise known as Devil’s Fart or Fart for short. Fart makes Milla and Gage make out and other things while he watches. The gunman is a foul character who is on this rampage because Milla gave his girlfriend the advice to leave his sorry ass. As Gage tries to calm the situation down, Milla just lets her fresh mouth spout off what she is really thinking. Gage tries to do the best he can to protect Milla. He really was a super sweet character that exudes sex appeal.

“Gage had kissed maybe a million girls. But this girl, this kiss in a crazy room with a gun to his head was changing his soul.”

This story had more than one villain, Andres. He is an old dried up host who only has his job because he blackmails the executives. Andres planted cameras in all his dressing rooms, and starts live feeding the horror going down. The was showing the world the awful things Fart was making Milla and Gage do including a stripped down Milla.

One of my favorite moments in the book was later on after they realize they are on camera in the dressing room. They didn’t want to world to hear what they began saying so they used the word FUCK every other word. I swear I was rolling on the floor. I understand that may make me seems immature but the way Debra Anastasia did it had me cracking up.

I must stop here so I don’t give the whole book away. This book has lots of humor, lots of drama and the perfect amount of sex. My only complaint was that it was a novella. I would have liked more but I always do with Debra Anastasia.


Arc was given for an honest review. review can also be seen on mean girls luv books.
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395 reviews38 followers
November 12, 2013
You can also find my review on my blog:

http://www.read-love-blog.com/2013/11...

Late Night with Andres is the latest work from author Debra Anastasia, an author I truly adore. Well, Debra has done it again. Her wit and fun personality shine through in this story and these characters!

Milla Keirce is a rising star in the blogging world and is beyond thrilled to have an appearance on a late night TV show. Getting ready in the green room, and appreciating the muffins in her welcome basket, she is horrified to hear gunshots down the hallway and inching closer to where she is. So when the door bursts open, she was expecting a gunman, not rock star Gage Daxson. Her star struck awe is short lived however. The gunman has reached them and now they must work together to survive this almost certainly un-survivable situation.

Don’t let the length of this novella fool you. For a short story, there is plenty of action, emotion and humor packed in. The intensity of the situation is brilliantly offset with dark humor from Milla and I loved it! Milla realizes she’s screwed but refuses to go down without a fight. Figuring she has nothing left to lose, she won’t give the shooter the satisfaction of keeping quiet. She has every intention to tell him exactly what she thinks of him and his actions, consequences be damned. Daxson, bless him, is amazing through the whole ordeal and had hero written all over him from the minute he burst through the greenroom door. I have to go back to the humor for a minute though. Debra did such an amazing job with Milla and her unexpected humor was just perfect. I freaking laughed out loud too many times to count!
One of the things I liked best about this story was that Debra wrote it in small pieces of each person’s experience through the debacle. We saw it from Andre’s, Milla’s and Daxson’s point of views and that made it all the more exciting. Oh, and the relationship that developed between Daxson and Milla? Loved it!

So go out and by this funny and intense novella, because not only is it a great one-sitting-read, all of the proceeds go to fighting breast cancer. Yep, two great reasons to enjoy it.

Thank you, Debra! I’ve missed reading you!
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321 reviews27 followers
December 30, 2014
Late Night with Andres is purely an entertaining, laugh-out-loud novella! Milla Kierce is thrilled to be a guest for the show Late Night with Andres, but shortly after arriving gunfire breaks out through the studio. What happens next includes a hostage situation involving Milla, rock star Gage Daxson and the crazed gunman, appropriately nicknamed Devil's Fart, who is several shades of disgusting. Then there is the ruthless show host, Andres, who will do anything for high ratings. Oh boy!

I think the book summary hits it in the nail describing Late Night with Andres as “horrifying and hilarious”. It has a great blend of shock, foul language (beep-beep-beep-beeeeeep!) nail-biting suspense and sweet romance that is perfect for this couple. I had to keep reading to see how things ended up for Milla and Gage.

If you're a fan of Debra Anastasia and follow her on social media, you will likely recognize the type of humor in this story. Seriously, find a comfy place to read and go into this with an open mind and be ready to shake your head, laugh and have the urge to tweet something with the hashtag: #WTFTheDevilsFart.

Ms. Anastasia also has a huge, gigantic heart since 100% of the proceeds from this novella will be donated to help fight breast cancer. Cancer truly sucks!

Memorable quotes (these are the clean ones, LOL!):

“And then he was all over her. His hands, his lips. He pushed her against the wall and became her boyfriend and semi-gynecologist with a few masterful moves.”

“Dude, this is like the third time we've wrestled a man with no pants. What's up with that?”

“The Devil's Fart started screaming through his nose. He sounded like a human sized tea kettle. Like Mrs. Potts on her period.”


*A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.*
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217 reviews26 followers
November 11, 2013
I received this book in exchange for my honest review. Another great tour and book, thanks to Itching for Books. Thank you!

I love it when an author has a really great sense of humor. This book made me laugh until I had tears, and it is a short one. This is hard to realize as an author, and I think Debra put her soul into this one! I loved it, especially the main character.

Milla Kierce is a blogger that is on the verge of making it to the big leagues, and that means not a lot of people like her. She tells everything up front and that’s way she has such a big success. She struck good luck and Milla gets invited one night to appear on the show Late Night With Andres. Everything it’s going extremely well for her, until she is in her dressing room getting ready for the show and Milla hears gunfire shots in the television studio. She is scarred, because this situation it’s a nightmare for her.

As if the situation isn't bad enough, a man rushes into her dressing room, and he is the one and only superstar singer Gage Daxson. Now, there is two of them that needs to hide and stay safe, but luck wasn't on their side that night, because the crazy gunman finds them and he takes them hostage.

The reporter from the nigh show Andres, sees this thing as an opportunity to increase his ratings and a way to get back on top of the media world. He doesn't think this through, and Andres airs what it’s happening there. From that point everything goes crazy and you will see both Milla and Gage trying to stay alive.

Loved the story so much!! This novella made me realize I need to read more books written by Debra Anastasia! Even if this isn't a typical love story, I loved what Debra did with the romance between Gage and Milla. I highly recommend this book! Plus, all the proceeds of this book go to helping cancer research. So, let's help!
October 29, 2013
Arc Copy provided by publisher for an honest review.

Late Night With Andres by Debra Anastasia is a novella that is highly entertaining.  This story was a delight! For a short story it packed a punch and left the reader feeling very satisfied with the story.  The characters are comical and realistic.  The plot is realistic.  The story is fast paced, entertaining, flat out fun, and romantic.

Milla Kierce is a blogger that is on the verge of making it to the big leagues.  She has been invited to appear on the late night talk show Late Night With Andres.  She is excited.  Everything seems to be going her way until the night of her appearance on the show.  While in her dressing room awaiting for the show to air, gunfire erupts in the television studio.  It is a nightmare.  An unknown man burst into her dressing room to hide from the gunman.  Not only is the gunfire scary, Milla is looking into the face of the superstar singer Gage Daxson. Now Gage and Milla must try to hide from a mad gunman and come out alive. But luck is not on their side and they are taken hostage by the mad gunman.

Andres is an old,  wiped out reporter.  He has been reduced to late night television.  He sees this hostage situation as a way to get back on top of the media world.  He uses the situation to his benefit and airs it live as it is happening.  The social media world is in a frenzy while Gage and Milla try to save their lives.

This story is full of action, full of comedy, and full of rightful justice.  It has an interesting romance.  It will keep you entertained and smiling.

I highly recommend this book.  Proceeds from this book will go to the battle of breast cancer.  A good read for a good cause.
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63 reviews3 followers
November 16, 2013
Another cracker from Debra Anastasia, Late Night with Andres had me going from wanting to read a quick chapter before bed to being bleary eyed this morning because I couldn't stop until I'd finished it. So great to have something of Debra's to read whilst waiting for Return to Poughkeepsie, and the fact that it raises money for Breast Cancer at the same time? Win win.

There was no hanging around waiting for the plot to kick in; I think it was page 3 when everything started and I was hooked from there. A definite page turner, I had to know what happened next. It had me laughing out loud at some points which is very unusual for me and testament to Debra's brilliant humour. Here's a couple of quotes I highlighted for making me snort:

"The only event you can be sure of is that I'll be digging so far into your past when this whole thing is over that I'll be able to slap you coming out of your mother's vagina."

"I'm going to have diarrhea." Milla's Mom took off for the bathroom, leaving wet farts behind her."

The story was fast paced and really enjoyable, cementing Debra as one of my favourite authors. The only thing that was kind of unbelievable was the whole toe thing, but I can forgive that because I loved everything else. I want to see more from Milla and Gage so Debs- get penning something full length, girl! :)
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89 reviews5 followers
November 11, 2013
If your looking for a story with the perfect little bit of everything, this is the one for you! In Late Night with Andres you get a little humor, a little suspense, and a little romance and perfectly blended into one great story. Because its a novella its a fun quick read, it took me, the worlds slowest reader, just under three hours start to finish, and it was so good I refused to take a break!

Milla is a snarky, quick witted advice blogger who doesn't know when to keep her mouth shut. Gage is a surprisingly level-headed rock god in the process of re-evaluating his life. Life brings them together in a hilariously dangerous situation that just keeps snowballing out of control, all on live TV, thanks to the self-promoting decisions of talk show host, Andres.

The fact that proceeds from this one go to Save the Ta-Tas just makes it even more incredible. Everyones "mounds of desire" deserve nothing but the beast care and treatment. So remember to feel em up on the first of every month!
Review by Danielle
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239 reviews
January 17, 2014
This was a quick read and that was really good as well. Milla Kierce and Gage Daxson were both stuck in a bad situation together and had to deal with it as well. The two of them don't know each other and we're supposed to attend a late night talk show hosted by Andres.

Thing is someone went bezerk and held the both of them hostage in Milla's dressing room. Andres takes advantage of this situation and decides to film it live. I honestly think Andres is an ass.

Mills and Gage together are pretty interesting and also they had this little spark of chemistry together even though they have just met. A little later in the story things develop for them, although it may seems pretty quick, I thought it was alright.

The ending was also pretty smooth and alright as well. There was also this certain part in the book where Gage and a couple of bomb squad people were constantly using the word fucking and I found that epicly hilarious as they tried to make use of the sensors that were used as they aired the camera feed live.
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1,469 reviews116 followers
November 6, 2013
Milla is an online advice columnist for Milla Bites. She was invited to be on a late night talk show.
Why?
A downward spiraling socialite has been tweeting some of the snarky answers that Milla has given her.
Gage, a rich and famous singer, stumbles into Milla’s dressing room when gunshots ring thru the studio.
A madman is on the loose but what happens when madman breaks into Milla’s dressing room…
Why or what is this madman after…
Weird but good short quick… There was some humorous lines/scenes. Alternating POVs Oh goodness this book has it all… Fast paced and page turner that you will end up devouring in less than an hour or two.
Overall an interesting good book to read, one I can honestly say 4 star read.

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