A low angst, somewhat sweet romance between business associates working together to turn him into CEO material. Meanwhile she's averse to getting invoA low angst, somewhat sweet romance between business associates working together to turn him into CEO material. Meanwhile she's averse to getting involved with anyone whose career might require her's to be sacrificed....more
One of the better Misadventure books I think. Co-workers who move in together and have friends with benefits going on, gradually working past each otheOne of the better Misadventure books I think. Co-workers who move in together and have friends with benefits going on, gradually working past each other's defenses....more
Better than my last Misadventure in that there's less sex with other people here, and perhaps according to your PoV maybe none... but certainly plentyBetter than my last Misadventure in that there's less sex with other people here, and perhaps according to your PoV maybe none... but certainly plenty of angst and sexual encounters that include others....more
Very heavy on the sex, and not really a romance per se IMHO since our couple is in a non-exclusive relationship for almost the entirety of the story. Very heavy on the sex, and not really a romance per se IMHO since our couple is in a non-exclusive relationship for almost the entirety of the story. They have sexual encounters with others, and have threesomes and foursomes along the way to their HEA. From a gender equality perspective, she is the one having the most non-partner sex in the name of exploring what it is that she wants....more
A second chance romance where each gets to realize their own culpability in the failure of their first chance when they were both less mature and moreA second chance romance where each gets to realize their own culpability in the failure of their first chance when they were both less mature and more insecure in their own worth....more
The blurb for this book doesn't align with my memory of the book's content. Yes I think there was mention of a hookup, but that was not recent (?), insThe blurb for this book doesn't align with my memory of the book's content. Yes I think there was mention of a hookup, but that was not recent (?), instead it was the bar brawl that inspires Jax's need for an image makeover. A makeover he's all in for when it's somewhat joking suggested that getting married would do wonders for his image, as long as Macy is his bride. And if this book has one weak spot it would be that. That Jax seems very willing to be all in with Macy, which perhaps is due to their long acquaintance... ...more
Lauren Rowe writes with plenty of heat and has a great voice for narration. I'm going to have to read more from the back catalog....Lauren Rowe writes with plenty of heat and has a great voice for narration. I'm going to have to read more from the back catalog.......more
Loved the audiobook, the author is a great narrator and my face was sore from smiling and laughing at the antics herein. We have great banter between Loved the audiobook, the author is a great narrator and my face was sore from smiling and laughing at the antics herein. We have great banter between the leads and our supposed alphahole quickly reveals his heart of gold when he finds out he has a virgin on his hands....more
Just didn't work very well for me. As an audiobook listening to our NYC woman talk with a British accent is at least somewhat off-putting.. and then tJust didn't work very well for me. As an audiobook listening to our NYC woman talk with a British accent is at least somewhat off-putting.. and then the unfortunate preview of the next book makes you wonder at the overall premise. If the matchmaker is so awesome at pairing couples why do they fall apart for book 2.... other than she needs to be single for a new romance.
Just as good as book 2. Our couple has a past where she was the old money princess, and he was the son of the help. Today her own father discriminates Just as good as book 2. Our couple has a past where she was the old money princess, and he was the son of the help. Today her own father discriminates against her in the family media business because of her gender, and he's the new money tech billionaire she'd love to get an exclusive interview with. If they can get past their perceived differences they can have everything they ever wanted... ...more
Better than book one, this book has less inconsistencies... Our heroine's husband is dead, which leaves lots of room for him to be the bad guy for theBetter than book one, this book has less inconsistencies... Our heroine's husband is dead, which leaves lots of room for him to be the bad guy for the current romance. With a living villain to make things interesting in the present. Every reveal makes her dead husband more despicable. ...more
A pretty good office romance between the PA and boss. Lexie manages her boss like a good PA should.. but he has trust issues. More importantly given thA pretty good office romance between the PA and boss. Lexie manages her boss like a good PA should.. but he has trust issues. More importantly given the events going down, why would he initiate a romance with his PA?? Talk about a bad look given what he's concerned about. You would think he would not want anyone to even consider that there might be sexual harassment going on. ...more
The final friend's pairing off. Landon falls for a viral YouTube singer and signs her to perform in the club for the summer. Landon and Vivi Z are bothThe final friend's pairing off. Landon falls for a viral YouTube singer and signs her to perform in the club for the summer. Landon and Vivi Z are both so right for each other and so wrong, and they make it work, with resolutions all around....more