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mags_louise's review against another edition
4.0
This story started of a bit slow for me but it soon picked up and I enjoyed it more as the story progressed. It certainly was easy to read. Had no angst and kept me engaged throughout too.
As for the two main characters Josh and Holly I liked them both and felt like they had a spark. Which led to a few hot moments during this story and I would happily recommend it to others. Especially if your looking for a light, easy read. With a guaranteed happy ever after.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review**
As for the two main characters Josh and Holly I liked them both and felt like they had a spark. Which led to a few hot moments during this story and I would happily recommend it to others. Especially if your looking for a light, easy read. With a guaranteed happy ever after.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review**
kindlelovingmom's review
4.0
This book was fun, and sexy, and the setting was gorgeous. I enjoyed it a lot.
Holly is a computer geek, hoping for a promotion at her job, and she mostly keeps to herself. She moved to L.A. from New York, and changed her last name, to get out from under the thumb of her overprotective father. Her father has been very successful in business, and he has some enemies, which made him even more crazy about her safety. She is all about doing things for herself, as she's learned in her life never to rely on anyone else. The biggest issue with that philosophy that she's facing in her job, is that her boss believes to get the promotion, she needs to be more of a team player. So, here she is in "paradise" with a bunch of her co-workers, playing bonding games, and trying to get to know one another better.
Josh Steele is a former Navy SEAL, now working a security job for Holly's father. He sends Josh undercover to watch after Holly, due to a threat against her. He's been working in her office for a little while now, watching over her. Part of his mission is also to convince her to go back home to NYC. Josh would rather be anywhere other than babysitting this princess, and he's not enjoying the assignment. That it, until they get to paradise, and he sees sides of Holly he never expected. He's hooked, but he knows it's all going to blow up in his face.
Holly and Josh's chemistry was strong, and their banter was witty, and fun. I enjoyed all their interactions, especially when they were confiding secrets in each other that they hadn't told anyone else. There was an immediate trust there between them, and I loved it, but I was also sad knowing that it would be broken when Holly discovered the truth about Josh's motives. Though they were both trying to convince themselves there would be nothing between them once this week was over, it became harder and harder to believe. The pace of the story was quick, but it took place over 1 week, so it all fit perfectly.
I really enjoyed Josh's interactions with Holly's father, and his groveling to Holly of course! I do love a good hero grovel. He was definitely willing to do the work to get her back, and I love that. I really enjoyed this story, and I'm looking forward to more from this series.
ARC provided by Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club
Holly is a computer geek, hoping for a promotion at her job, and she mostly keeps to herself. She moved to L.A. from New York, and changed her last name, to get out from under the thumb of her overprotective father. Her father has been very successful in business, and he has some enemies, which made him even more crazy about her safety. She is all about doing things for herself, as she's learned in her life never to rely on anyone else. The biggest issue with that philosophy that she's facing in her job, is that her boss believes to get the promotion, she needs to be more of a team player. So, here she is in "paradise" with a bunch of her co-workers, playing bonding games, and trying to get to know one another better.
Josh Steele is a former Navy SEAL, now working a security job for Holly's father. He sends Josh undercover to watch after Holly, due to a threat against her. He's been working in her office for a little while now, watching over her. Part of his mission is also to convince her to go back home to NYC. Josh would rather be anywhere other than babysitting this princess, and he's not enjoying the assignment. That it, until they get to paradise, and he sees sides of Holly he never expected. He's hooked, but he knows it's all going to blow up in his face.
Holly and Josh's chemistry was strong, and their banter was witty, and fun. I enjoyed all their interactions, especially when they were confiding secrets in each other that they hadn't told anyone else. There was an immediate trust there between them, and I loved it, but I was also sad knowing that it would be broken when Holly discovered the truth about Josh's motives. Though they were both trying to convince themselves there would be nothing between them once this week was over, it became harder and harder to believe. The pace of the story was quick, but it took place over 1 week, so it all fit perfectly.
I really enjoyed Josh's interactions with Holly's father, and his groveling to Holly of course! I do love a good hero grovel. He was definitely willing to do the work to get her back, and I love that. I really enjoyed this story, and I'm looking forward to more from this series.
ARC provided by Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club
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