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amateur_bookworm's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Genre: Erotic romance, fiction
My summary: Avery is an executive assistant looking for a file she misplaced, when she walks into a boardroom after hours and stumbles across a tryst of two men and a woman, with another man directing from the corner. She immediately recognizes the other man as Carson, the Chief Technology Officer of her firm.
When Carson later has Avery sign an NDA and welcomes her choice to join The Boardroom, a private sex club, she learns to explore her own desires while Carson is abruptly reconsidering his decision to swear off relationships and love.
My thoughts: Wowza. This is straight smut with a side of a plot. It starts off with a bang, pun intended. The narrators made it even hotter, particularly Carson’s chapters. Headphones absolutely required for this extremely NSFW workplace tryst. If you want some illicit hotness delivered straight to your ears while completing otherwise mundane tasks through an audiobook, then look no further than this forbidden, naughty story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
sprinkel22's review
dark
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Hot! HOT! HOT!
bushph's review
4.0
***Full Review is now live on my blog!***
Thank you to Carina Press and Net Galley for providing my with an ARC of this book. All opinions of this are my own.
I really enjoyed this book and I thought the mix of romance with also sexual and self-discovery was very well done and they played very well off of each other. There wasn't much character development apart from the main characters but it didn't really need it as Avery and Carson were definitely the star of this book and were who mattered.
I don’t really feel like the first book added that much to this book to be honest; it gave you a short introduction to Trevor but you can definitely read this book straight away without reading Done Deal.
Thank you to Carina Press and Net Galley for providing my with an ARC of this book. All opinions of this are my own.
I really enjoyed this book and I thought the mix of romance with also sexual and self-discovery was very well done and they played very well off of each other. There wasn't much character development apart from the main characters but it didn't really need it as Avery and Carson were definitely the star of this book and were who mattered.
I don’t really feel like the first book added that much to this book to be honest; it gave you a short introduction to Trevor but you can definitely read this book straight away without reading Done Deal.
nat_kli_20's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
laurenjodi's review
4.0
After Hours
4 Stars
Quiet and reserved, Avery Fast is shocked yet intrigued when she stumbles across an intense sexual encounter in her office building. Executive Carson Haggerty has noticed Avery before but decided to keep his distance. However, after seeing Avery's obvious curiosity and arousal, he changes his mind and actively seeks to broaden her horizons and awaken her sexual desires. The only problem is his "no string attached" policy is soon put to the test when he realizes that he wants more than just a few casual encounters with Avery.
Avery and Carson's characters are well-developed and their opposing personalities, his liberal and open, and hers conservative yet inquisitive, make for some intense interactions. They have an excellent physical and emotional connection, and the naughty/forbidden aspects of their romance only add to their attraction.
Aicher's writing and pacing are smooth and engaging. The only minor issue is the conflict at the end, which feels somewhat contrived, and Avery's feelings of hurt and betrayal are an overeaction given the trivial nature of Carson's "mistake".
The basic premise of "The Boardroom" is very intriguing, and I look forward to continuing the series and meeting the men and women involved in the sessions.
4 Stars
Quiet and reserved, Avery Fast is shocked yet intrigued when she stumbles across an intense sexual encounter in her office building. Executive Carson Haggerty has noticed Avery before but decided to keep his distance. However, after seeing Avery's obvious curiosity and arousal, he changes his mind and actively seeks to broaden her horizons and awaken her sexual desires. The only problem is his "no string attached" policy is soon put to the test when he realizes that he wants more than just a few casual encounters with Avery.
Avery and Carson's characters are well-developed and their opposing personalities, his liberal and open, and hers conservative yet inquisitive, make for some intense interactions. They have an excellent physical and emotional connection, and the naughty/forbidden aspects of their romance only add to their attraction.
Aicher's writing and pacing are smooth and engaging. The only minor issue is the conflict at the end, which feels somewhat contrived, and Avery's feelings of hurt and betrayal are an overeaction given the trivial nature of Carson's "mistake".
The basic premise of "The Boardroom" is very intriguing, and I look forward to continuing the series and meeting the men and women involved in the sessions.
carebear11's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
suey_library's review
5.0
Yes! Finally. Thank you. I needed a scrumptious office sexpade to warm up my evening for sure. Yum. After Hours I think was better than I anticipated. Don't get me wrong, I read Strictly Confidential, and I definitely enjoyed it, but I was not expecting to just be absolutely in love with this book. Everything about the character dynamics was just panty dropping, melt off your seat good.
And speaking of the characters, yes I loved Avery. She was definitely a smidge more timid that I had initially thought she would be; I was expecting more of a power gain kind of gal, but honestly I liked this angle more than I thought. Avery wasn't weak mind you, but she was very easily cooed with Carson, she definitely allowed herself more of a submissive personality when that development really escalated. But again, this isn't bad. It really worked for her character growth. I felt in the beginning she was shy, again timid and perhaps sheltered, it wasn't until she started discovering her sexual beauty did she become more empowering.
This of course brings us to Carson, because I gotta say, without him, Avery's growth would be nonexistent. He was just commanding, demanding and down right sexy as hell. I loved his character. Everything that came from his mouth just made me swoon. There, I admitted it. He dripped sex appeal. Carson was also slightly greedy, he more than on many occasions wanted everything but at the same time tried to keep Avery at a distance. It was fun to watch him go full on caveman.
But it was Carson and Avery together that obviously made everything - I cannot mention one without the other, that is how much they countered one another throughout the entire development of the novel. Every scandalous inch they explored together, they grew together emotionally and sexually. I could not get over how Carson treated Avery, he absolutely treated her like she deserved and really made her feel beautiful, both in and outside of the Boardroom, which I think was important to her self-esteem. Especially considering how Avery was really discovering this sexual side of herself. From the moment they first had their weekend trip together in the Boardroom to the moment they were in the sex club, it was evident they literally could not keep themselves off of one another, they were completely, and incandescently beguiled. I loved it.
What can I say - I really enjoyed it. I am absolutely obsessed with Office-Romance tropes, and when you add some type of erotica to that genre, oh you know I am game and honestly I really enjoy Lynda's writing style. I was hooked from start to finish if I am being honest, I loved the connect between Carson and Avery, the caveman possession - I cannot admit that enough. Now to read Blind Trust.... oh my lanta I think it will be drool worthy.
And speaking of the characters, yes I loved Avery. She was definitely a smidge more timid that I had initially thought she would be; I was expecting more of a power gain kind of gal, but honestly I liked this angle more than I thought. Avery wasn't weak mind you, but she was very easily cooed with Carson, she definitely allowed herself more of a submissive personality when that development really escalated. But again, this isn't bad. It really worked for her character growth. I felt in the beginning she was shy, again timid and perhaps sheltered, it wasn't until she started discovering her sexual beauty did she become more empowering.
This of course brings us to Carson, because I gotta say, without him, Avery's growth would be nonexistent. He was just commanding, demanding and down right sexy as hell. I loved his character. Everything that came from his mouth just made me swoon. There, I admitted it. He dripped sex appeal. Carson was also slightly greedy, he more than on many occasions wanted everything but at the same time tried to keep Avery at a distance. It was fun to watch him go full on caveman.
But it was Carson and Avery together that obviously made everything - I cannot mention one without the other, that is how much they countered one another throughout the entire development of the novel. Every scandalous inch they explored together, they grew together emotionally and sexually. I could not get over how Carson treated Avery, he absolutely treated her like she deserved and really made her feel beautiful, both in and outside of the Boardroom, which I think was important to her self-esteem. Especially considering how Avery was really discovering this sexual side of herself. From the moment they first had their weekend trip together in the Boardroom to the moment they were in the sex club, it was evident they literally could not keep themselves off of one another, they were completely, and incandescently beguiled. I loved it.
What can I say - I really enjoyed it. I am absolutely obsessed with Office-Romance tropes, and when you add some type of erotica to that genre, oh you know I am game and honestly I really enjoy Lynda's writing style. I was hooked from start to finish if I am being honest, I loved the connect between Carson and Avery, the caveman possession - I cannot admit that enough. Now to read Blind Trust.... oh my lanta I think it will be drool worthy.
that1creativelady's review
3.0
Book Review
Humor: **
Pace: ***
Romance: *****
Character Depth: ***
Audio Narration: ****
Humor: **
Pace: ***
Romance: *****
Character Depth: ***
Audio Narration: ****