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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It took me three days to finish this book and it would have been sooner but I had work and needed sleep. This book was truly amazing! I couldn’t put it down!
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I was recommended this book and was not disappointed. Right from the get-go Ian's POV was upfront about the kind of guy he is and I loved it.
The tension between the two characters was great and I enjoyed the dynamic between them.
I am a sucker for series that revolve around a group of characters and I cannot wait to read more about Matt and Kennedy. Those two along with Ian are a hilarious trio and their personalities are not as bad as I thought they were going to be because of their careers.
Lara at times did get on my nerves, however, she had a couple redeeming moments that I was like alright, you're not that bad.
I love how it ended and I cannot wait for the next book.
4 stars, 2.5/3 peppers
The tension between the two characters was great and I enjoyed the dynamic between them.
I am a sucker for series that revolve around a group of characters and I cannot wait to read more about Matt and Kennedy. Those two along with Ian are a hilarious trio and their personalities are not as bad as I thought they were going to be because of their careers.
Lara at times did get on my nerves, however, she had a couple redeeming moments that I was like alright, you're not that bad.
I love how it ended and I cannot wait for the next book.
4 stars, 2.5/3 peppers
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i’ve only read one of lauren layne’s books before and enjoyed it but was still sorta skeptical of this one.
it was good but nothing special to me. i liked the characters for the most part, the heroine more than the hero but it balanced out in the end a little. it was a good start to the series but i enjoyed it. layne’s writing does appeal to me a bit !
it was good but nothing special to me. i liked the characters for the most part, the heroine more than the hero but it balanced out in the end a little. it was a good start to the series but i enjoyed it. layne’s writing does appeal to me a bit !
Hot Asset is a fiery romance between two people from competing sides of the industry and their clashing in attraction upon crossing. Told in the cutthroat world of Wall Street, Layne brings a story to the forefront that not only featured an all-consuming love, but issues of equality in a predominantly male profession. And by employing a heroine strong in her convictions but also able to make concessions, their issues stayed centered where they should have been rather than a tale just to fit the current times.
Layne—most known for her signature wit and banter—deployed a different tactic in this story by using a lust-filled ambivalence born from pride and position that filled the air between Ian and Lara in their ever interaction. That feistiness fueled their hate-lust and it grew as the pages turned. Most enjoyable was the compassion they fostered for one another that grew outside of their careers and became this tight-knit thing of their own to covet. And though I missed that signature staple of a Layne romance and because of that it felt like something was simply missing, I couldn’t help but become ensnared in their back-and-forth and fall for what was beautiful about their love story.
Both characters were strong and career driven, and I loved that they never had to concede on how important that piece was to each of them. Showing that they didn’t need to, that love can build and grow around those dreams, was a powerful element in any story but especially in a romance. I loved that element maybe more than anything. Hot Asset has set up a great world to build a series on and created little pieces to a much bigger picture of what’s to come with each new book, and I cannot wait.
**Received an early copy; this had no bearing on my opinions**
Layne—most known for her signature wit and banter—deployed a different tactic in this story by using a lust-filled ambivalence born from pride and position that filled the air between Ian and Lara in their ever interaction. That feistiness fueled their hate-lust and it grew as the pages turned. Most enjoyable was the compassion they fostered for one another that grew outside of their careers and became this tight-knit thing of their own to covet. And though I missed that signature staple of a Layne romance and because of that it felt like something was simply missing, I couldn’t help but become ensnared in their back-and-forth and fall for what was beautiful about their love story.
Both characters were strong and career driven, and I loved that they never had to concede on how important that piece was to each of them. Showing that they didn’t need to, that love can build and grow around those dreams, was a powerful element in any story but especially in a romance. I loved that element maybe more than anything. Hot Asset has set up a great world to build a series on and created little pieces to a much bigger picture of what’s to come with each new book, and I cannot wait.
**Received an early copy; this had no bearing on my opinions**
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.25⭐
Hot Asset was an enjoyable read and a great start to this new series. As not only did it pull me in from the start, but it had enough about it to hold my interest throughout. Including great characters, humour, a little intrigue and a sprinkiling of angst. And I liked the fact it was written from a dual point of view. Plus, it was easy to read. And I'm excited to read more from this series in the future; and I would happily recommend Hot Asset to others.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC by the Publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
Hot Asset was an enjoyable read and a great start to this new series. As not only did it pull me in from the start, but it had enough about it to hold my interest throughout. Including great characters, humour, a little intrigue and a sprinkiling of angst. And I liked the fact it was written from a dual point of view. Plus, it was easy to read. And I'm excited to read more from this series in the future; and I would happily recommend Hot Asset to others.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC by the Publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not a fan of the male narrator of the audio book