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Hot Asset

Lauren Layne

3.66 AVERAGE

zaewhittyreads's review against another edition

4.0

I absolutely loved this book! Super fun, hot, and sexy. Highly recommend 4/5 stars

ladytook's review

4.0

I discovered Lauren Layne’s books a while back and it’s safe to say that it was pretty much love at first sight (or should I say first book). For starters they’re just so damn funny and yet they have the right amount of swoon and feels, so really it is just the perfect book for when you want some light quick reading that just makes you feel all fuzzy and warm after you’re done reading them. And Hot Asset is no exception. I was honestly laughing out loud on the first chapter. Lara is a badass girl who doesn’t take crap from anyone and dreams of being an FBI agent one day, even if the road to achieve that could be a very hard one. Meanwhile Ian is your classic Wall Street asshole, but he’s fought with everything’s he’s got to get where he is right now and he’s definitely not going to let some SEC agent take everything he’s built for himself, but what neither one of them expects is the attraction that comes between them and then it starts a very fun game of cat and mouse between the two of them where Lara wants to catch another Wall Street bad guy to get closer to her goal and Ian wants to prove his innocent and keep the job he fought so much to get, but it seems that neither one of them can actually manage to get what they want, especially when feelings start to get involved.

I honestly couldn’t put this down, it was just so incredibly funny and amazing and I have a hard time telling which one of her books is my favourite. I loved the two main characters and I loved the side characters (I think Kennedy might be my favourite, but then I have a soft spot for the nerds) and I can’t wait to read the next books in the series and see where they go (I honestly can’t wait for more Matt and Sabrina banter). Definitely a great read.

*i received a copy of this book from netgalley, but all thoughts and opinions are my own

jesbruno's review against another edition

4.0

As this was my first book by Lauren Layne, I went into Hot Asset with an open mind and came out absolutely adored this book. Lara McKenzie was assigned to investigate Ian Bradley for insider trading. Both weren’t expecting this investigation to take the turns that it did. Opposites attract even for hot Wall Street Playboys and sassy SEC Investigators.

Ian and Lara had so much sexually chemistry, when they FINALLY gave into it, perfection. The whole start to their relationship will have you laughing. Even the other characters will have you laughing and loving them as much as Ian and Lara.

Lauren Layne, you have made a new reader out of me; looking forward to the rest of this series!

comopanini's review against another edition

3.0

It started off strong—IanLara's banter was great, and the tension between them was palpable. The premise had great potential. However, as the book went on, I felt lukewarm about their relationship. I found myself rooting for Lara's professional development, but not really her relationship with Ian. I felt like their attraction to each other never really developed into something deeper. To me, there was more focus on the investigation than their romance. Or maybe it was just me who focused on it. Either way, I was not as invested in their story as I wanted to be. Even the last chapter and epilogue were underwhelming.

I was happy she got the FBI job she wanted, but that proposal was kinda tame and meh.

The group dynamics were amazing, though. You can always count on Lauren Layne to write a tight-knit found family with humorous antics. I especially like Lara's interactions with Sabrina and Kate. I can't wait to read the next two books in the series. I have a feeling it will only get better.

vvreads's review against another edition

5.0

Just enough sexy to make the interesting story a must read.
Ian is sooo lovable and Zachary Webber does a fantastic job of bringing him to life. Laura’s determination to follow her dreams is empowering. Samantha Cook voices that grit with the perfect blend of femininity, sensuality, and audible determination. I highly recommend this story, especially in audiobook.

lydpers's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

thebookdisciple's review against another edition

5.0

Hot Asset kicks off a new series by Lauren Layne and its centered around powerful stock brokers! I have never had any interest in stocks or the stock market, but leave it to Lauren Layne to make it seem sexy!

Ian is a douche. He pretty much tells us that on the first page. He is rich, powerful, sexy, and he knows it. But he isn't the guy who cheats to get ahead, so he knows when the SEC comes sniffing around, something is up. Lara is trying to get into white collar crimes for the FBI and is cutting her teeth in the SEC. She is sure Ian is guilty of insider trading, but he has a way of making her doubt herself. In classic Layne fashion, the banter is on point. Both Ian and Lara are well educated and whip smart so their verbal repartee is just as witty as they are. Both are passionate about their jobs and I enjoyed that aspect of the story. While I know little about the world of wall street, these two are both deeply engaged in the good and the bad about it! I liked that both Lara and Ian found it important to be ethical. Their relationship felt more real because you can tell they are both good humans. With each chapter I fell more in love with them both.

Hot Asset gives us a blistering enemies to lovers in a world filled with adversarial relationships. I really enjoyed Ian and Lara even though I didn't expect to. They are driven and mature, which I really appreciated; sometimes I get so tired of the unsure, woe is me, angsty romance. I also loved that they are genuinely good, honest people. There was something sexy about that for some reason. Finally, I found the resolution of the story (before the epilogue) to be incredibly satisfying. I would explain, but... spoilers. Just know that once again, Layne gives me characters I loved with a plot I appreciated for its realism.

Side note: I haven't listened to the audio, but its narrated by Zachary Webber so I want to listen to the audio!!!!

POV: dual 1st

Tears: no

Trope: enemies to lovers

Triggers: none

Series/Standalone: stand alone

Cliffhanger:
Spoiler
no

HEA:
Spoiler
yes with a great epilogue

The Allure of Dean Harper by RS Grey, Seducing the Defendant by Chantal Fernando, After the Dark by Cynthia Eden...then you will probably like Hot Asset!