“No one would call me a wolf, at least not to my face, but I’ve never been labeled an angel either.” – 3/5 stars!

Attention! This book contains: mimosas, cherry pies, online blogs, pink outfits, spilled coffee, trench coats, personal libraries, chatty best friends, overprotective siblings and famous writers.

A forbidden and sexy office romance standalone from USA Today Bestselling Author, Liv Morris.

I’ve landed in New York City with my resume in one hand and my V-card in the other. The resume? I’ll give to any man on the street. The other? Well… I won’t settle for anything less than lightning bolt chemistry and so far no one has flipped that switch.

Until I meet Barclay Hammond, CEO of the most prestigious publishing house in NYC and the city’s most eligible bachelor.

He’s commanding.
Charming.
Gorgeous.
And my new boss.

The raw attraction between us is off the charts. Late nights together in the city, the looks he gives me across the boardroom table make him impossible to resist. I want him to be the one and he wants me too…

There’s only one BIG problem. Sleeping with your boss is strictly forbidden at Hammond Press.

Who knew losing it would be so complicated?

It was quick and entertaining for what it was, but overall just an okay read for me. 

If you like romances with the rich-businessman and fresh-out-of-college-girl trope – like for example, “Fifty Shades of Grey” – consider giving this one a try, you may like it.

In this book, our main character is Tessa, a Southern belle who just got out of college and is looking for a job in New York – and who doesn’t think she’s pretty, but it’s apparent to everyone else, of course. She then meets the handsome CEO of the company she wants to work for, and they quickly fall in love.

I don’t consider this book bad, but almost every aspect (from plot to characters) was underwhelming to me. And I know this is supposed to be a quick read, but I still feel like some aspects could be developed to create a stronger story. The plot felt a little too predictable, cliché and “perfect” for my own taste. It was unrealistic, fairytale-ish and the “issues” weren’t really issues… so I wasn’t super invested in what was happening.

Not only the main characters were bland, forgettable and uninteresting, but I felt the same way about the secondary characters. For example, Tessa’s bestie was the typical crazy/extroverted best friend that apparently every introvert needs. So nothing new or exciting about the characters as well.

The romantic relationship was also not super captivating. I found their banter boring and kind of annoying at times. The guy used the term “baby girl” too many times – and worse, unironically! Again, not terrible… I was just expecting more.

If it matters to you, keep in mind that this book is on the steamier side – in this regard, I wouldn’t necessarily compare it to “Fifty Shades of Grey”, though! Still, there are a lot of explicit chapters, so keep that in mind if it is something that you consider important when picking up romance books.

Not a very memorable book, but it was entertaining for what it was. It’s fast paced and light, so if you like steamy romances this one is a quick read to read over a weekend.