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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
This was quite cute. It had a surprising amount of depth given its length, and I liked how it approached Liam’s grief over his first wife. That was done nicely and wasn’t overblown. As with all of Noelle Adams’ books, the writing is crisp, flowing very nicely, making it very easy to read.
The chemistry between Lim and Polly was good; they had a very nice, gentle relationship once it got into it and I liked their dynamic. The sex scenes were decent, though I found a couple a little clunky and hard to follow in parts.
Overall it was a nice read – easy and entertaining, and passed the time enjoyably.
Content Notes: Workplace, boss/employee, personal assistant, grumpy MC, forced proximity.
Warnings:
Other:.
The chemistry between Lim and Polly was good; they had a very nice, gentle relationship once it got into it and I liked their dynamic. The sex scenes were decent, though I found a couple a little clunky and hard to follow in parts.
Overall it was a nice read – easy and entertaining, and passed the time enjoyably.
Content Notes: Workplace, boss/employee, personal assistant, grumpy MC, forced proximity.
Warnings:
Spoiler
Death of a spouse (in past), death of a parent (in past), sexism in the workplace, grief.Other:
Spoiler
On-page sex, widowed MMC.
**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**
I have been looking forward to this book since Liam was first brought up in the last book, i was not disappointed.
Polly needs this temp job as she has moved home temporarily in order to help her mother who has broken her leg. The temp job is as Liam's PA and she is immediately warned that he has a gruff exterior, but is a really good guy.
Shy Polly managed to stand up for herself and almost come out of her shell with Liam. Both fight the attraction for each other and Polly starts bringing the best out of Liam, a man who lost his wife 4yrs ago.
The story moves along quite quickly and a couple of previous characters make cameo appearances.
I really enjoyed my return to Milford College and was sad the visit was over so quickly.
I have been looking forward to this book since Liam was first brought up in the last book, i was not disappointed.
Polly needs this temp job as she has moved home temporarily in order to help her mother who has broken her leg. The temp job is as Liam's PA and she is immediately warned that he has a gruff exterior, but is a really good guy.
Shy Polly managed to stand up for herself and almost come out of her shell with Liam. Both fight the attraction for each other and Polly starts bringing the best out of Liam, a man who lost his wife 4yrs ago.
The story moves along quite quickly and a couple of previous characters make cameo appearances.
I really enjoyed my return to Milford College and was sad the visit was over so quickly.
I would up liking this one a lot more than I thought I would. The characters drew me in and I really hoped for a positive outcome to their story.
Temp was a quick office romance with a side of forbidden since Polly (h) is temporarily hired to be Liam's (H) assistant. Both Polly and Liam were a bit lonely, Polly because she hadn't quite found her "home" and Liam because he's been a widower for a few years and buried himself in work. Written in first person, single POV of Polly. No ow/om drama (H is not pining for his deceased wife, he does feel some guilt, but there's no drama about that aspect) and neither were virgins (it was implied that both have been celibate for a while; I think H may not have been with anyone since his wife, but he just says it's been a long time).
I liked the attraction between Liam and Polly that grew as they worked together and opened up. I think each made the other one better, which is something I really enjoy in my romance. I did wish that they communicated more, even if part of Liam's personality was being grumpy and part of Polly's was being shy. They were able to share well with each other except when it came to their potential relationship, until they *had* to. Polly sometimes rubbed me the wrong way and Liam had some hang-ups because of his fears of losing someone else, which were understandable. The spiciness level worked for me with it coming more later in the story since they weren't supposed to be together while she was working for him.
Both of their moms appear in the story and made for cute side characters who supported their "kids". There was also a prior heroine in the series who ends up being a friend for Polly who seemed really nice (I haven't read the other books). Most of the story though focuses on Polly and Liam with the side characters just part of the setting. The writing was a bit awkward at times with details included that felt a bit random.
The climax had me frustrated, but the resolution was quick and I'm really happy that there was a chapter showing them together post-her temp job ending before the epilogue. Then the epilogue was a year later with their HEA and was all the sweetness and satisfaction.
I liked the attraction between Liam and Polly that grew as they worked together and opened up. I think each made the other one better, which is something I really enjoy in my romance. I did wish that they communicated more, even if part of Liam's personality was being grumpy and part of Polly's was being shy. They were able to share well with each other except when it came to their potential relationship, until they *had* to. Polly sometimes rubbed me the wrong way and Liam had some hang-ups because of his fears of losing someone else, which were understandable. The spiciness level worked for me with it coming more later in the story since they weren't supposed to be together while she was working for him.
Both of their moms appear in the story and made for cute side characters who supported their "kids". There was also a prior heroine in the series who ends up being a friend for Polly who seemed really nice (I haven't read the other books). Most of the story though focuses on Polly and Liam with the side characters just part of the setting. The writing was a bit awkward at times with details included that felt a bit random.
The climax had me frustrated, but the resolution was quick and I'm really happy that there was a chapter showing them together post-her temp job ending before the epilogue. Then the epilogue was a year later with their HEA and was all the sweetness and satisfaction.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I will die on The Noelle Adams Hill forever because even for short novellas, she gives us so much story and still can give a good sexy burn. Plus, I've never met a more consistent, quality writer who writes better stories even when they aren't all sweeping me off my feet. I think this doesn't get said enough nor does Noelle get the recognition she deserves!!...dying...on...this...hill...
A nice little comfy book-end to finish off this 5-book series. Basically, Polly takes on a temporary job to a CEO of the College, Liam. Her mom injures her leg, so she comes down to take care of her during the night but work during the day when someone else can watch her. The man she will work for is kind of a tyrant, is a bit off-putting and has literally chased away several temp workers before. His usual Personal Assistant has taken maternity leave and will be back in, like, a month and a half. He's gone through quite a few temps already so she is the office's last resort. Liam's a constant workaholic and is kind of a gruff person when he wants stuff done but he is by no means and outright asshole. He lost his wife about 4yrs ago, so he took this job at Milford College to kind of start a new life after her death.
Polly and Liam start a physical relationship but almost right away, HE has instant regrets, especially since she only has weeks until she no longer works for him. This makes Polly wonder if she should make a permanent move to live and work at Milford or should she return to finish her schooling and just stay there. Of course there are a few rough patches where they've tried to stay away, but still have sex and he messes it up by saying words he didn't mean to say to her, basically rejecting her and breaking her heart at the same time. They do manage to get a decent HEA, but this did feel rushed even for a short novella.
A nice little comfy book-end to finish off this 5-book series. Basically, Polly takes on a temporary job to a CEO of the College, Liam. Her mom injures her leg, so she comes down to take care of her during the night but work during the day when someone else can watch her. The man she will work for is kind of a tyrant, is a bit off-putting and has literally chased away several temp workers before. His usual Personal Assistant has taken maternity leave and will be back in, like, a month and a half. He's gone through quite a few temps already so she is the office's last resort. Liam's a constant workaholic and is kind of a gruff person when he wants stuff done but he is by no means and outright asshole. He lost his wife about 4yrs ago, so he took this job at Milford College to kind of start a new life after her death.
Polly and Liam start a physical relationship but almost right away, HE has instant regrets, especially since she only has weeks until she no longer works for him. This makes Polly wonder if she should make a permanent move to live and work at Milford or should she return to finish her schooling and just stay there. Of course there are a few rough patches where they've tried to stay away, but still have sex and he messes it up by saying words he didn't mean to say to her, basically rejecting her and breaking her heart at the same time. They do manage to get a decent HEA, but this did feel rushed even for a short novella.