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nimbiboo's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
ryan is such a sensitive cinnamon roll
adeleashley's review
3.0
I definitely found myself blushing my way through this one because I can completely relate to it. It’s your typical ‘girl meets boy, but he’s off limits’ story with a touch of humor.
Essentially, Sam Huxton is the CEO of a tech company, who has a one night stand with a man whose name she doesn’t even know. The next day at work, Sam goes to meet her new hire, Ryan Black, and discovers he is the man she met the night before. There’s a ton of tension and build-up as Ryan and Sam struggle to figure it all out, while staying professional. Sam is determined to not have a relationship with Ryan, especially since the success of her business depends heavily on Ryan doing his job well. It was a great lazy weekend read, which is exactly what I’ve been needing.
Essentially, Sam Huxton is the CEO of a tech company, who has a one night stand with a man whose name she doesn’t even know. The next day at work, Sam goes to meet her new hire, Ryan Black, and discovers he is the man she met the night before. There’s a ton of tension and build-up as Ryan and Sam struggle to figure it all out, while staying professional. Sam is determined to not have a relationship with Ryan, especially since the success of her business depends heavily on Ryan doing his job well. It was a great lazy weekend read, which is exactly what I’ve been needing.
jenarnold's review
4.0
While CEO Sam is in a bar toasting to her grandfather’s memory, she meets dour and very attractive Ryan. They end up having a night of amazing sex. Unbeknownst to Sam, Ryan is her new employee set to start work the very next day.
I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was better than most rom coms I’ve watched and read. I liked the author’s description of the characters who seemed to genuinely care for another - coworkers who have each other’s back and care about their work, characters who care about their families...
The story ends exactly how you think, but i appreciated the progress of the relationship and enjoyed it very much.
Thanks to Netgalley for allowing me to have this ARC!
I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was better than most rom coms I’ve watched and read. I liked the author’s description of the characters who seemed to genuinely care for another - coworkers who have each other’s back and care about their work, characters who care about their families...
The story ends exactly how you think, but i appreciated the progress of the relationship and enjoyed it very much.
Thanks to Netgalley for allowing me to have this ARC!
belellcollins's review
2.0
Sam and Ryan definitely have chemistry, and their story is compelling because of their circumstances. Ryan works for Sam and Sam is reovering from her long time partner cheating on her. I enjoyed this story for the most part. There were moments where I was concerned because while Ryan never forced Sam to give him a chance he brought it up again and again and again even after Sam said no over and over. Ultimately he was right, but there were a few moments I really wanted him to respect her choice and for Sam to really choose him wthout prompting.
I got a ARC of this book from Netgalley for an honest review.
I got a ARC of this book from Netgalley for an honest review.
melissadelongcox's review
3.0
*Thanks to HarperCollins UK + NetGalley for the ARC!*
If you liked The Hating Game, this book is for you!
Girl has fun, sexy one night stand with a stranger and then shows up to work the next day to find it's her new employee. Guy is gruff-but-emotional and clearly has his own ~issues~ to work through. This is one of those stories where the whole time you're waiting on them to get together and there's a ton of obstacles along the way.
Solid, cute read!
If you liked The Hating Game, this book is for you!
Girl has fun, sexy one night stand with a stranger and then shows up to work the next day to find it's her new employee. Guy is gruff-but-emotional and clearly has his own ~issues~ to work through. This is one of those stories where the whole time you're waiting on them to get together and there's a ton of obstacles along the way.
Solid, cute read!
s3c0ndbreakfast's review
4.0
This book was good, and in ways I don't expect. I did not like Ryan for a bit there. He definitely had a real prickly exterior and was not afraid to show that. As Sam was falling for him... I was too a little. Sam is such a happy upbeat person and they could not be any more different...yet they work! Opposites really do attract. They had chemistry for sure, but once Sunshine Sam broke through the brooding grump that is Ryan, you could see his soft gooey center.
One thing that I really loved about this book was how real it was. We all have our soft underbelly that we try to protect, our secrets we keep and the hard exterior we show the world. It felt like I as reading about real people who take things wrong, the wrong things slipping out of their mouths and being overly sensitive about things -all so real. Being an Okie in the US I had to look up a lot of the British slang that was throughout the book but I don't feel like it took away from the story.
I really did love the book, though I wish I got to see more of Damien getting his comeuppance and more of the HEA between Ryan and Sam. And honestly, more of Maggie, Erin, and Sam's parents. I liked their personalities, funny and sweet, just like this book.
One thing that I really loved about this book was how real it was. We all have our soft underbelly that we try to protect, our secrets we keep and the hard exterior we show the world. It felt like I as reading about real people who take things wrong, the wrong things slipping out of their mouths and being overly sensitive about things -all so real. Being an Okie in the US I had to look up a lot of the British slang that was throughout the book but I don't feel like it took away from the story.
I really did love the book, though I wish I got to see more of Damien getting his comeuppance and more of the HEA between Ryan and Sam. And honestly, more of Maggie, Erin, and Sam's parents. I liked their personalities, funny and sweet, just like this book.
totallybookeduk's review
5.0
Sitting in a bar drinking champagne to mourn/celebrate the life of her Grumps (Grandad), Sam attempts to strike up a conversation with the stranger on the stool next to her. He's not much of a talker, but lucky for him Sam is more than happy to do most of the talking. A fumbling chat up line and a swift exit from the stranger makes Sam chase after him. Sparks flying she decides tonight is as good as time as any to have a one night stand (and possibly push her ex out of her mind).
It was just a one night stand but when Ryan sees his new boss walking across the foyer the next morning, realising that it was the woman from last night he's not sure how to handle this. Bantering back and forth it is clear that there is more chemistry between then than just one night. But can you date your boss?
With baggage on both sides they are thrown into each others lives throughout the coming months to get a new app launched. Can it really work between them? - Join Ryan and Sam as they laugh, cry and navigate a boss/employee relationship.
It was just a one night stand but when Ryan sees his new boss walking across the foyer the next morning, realising that it was the woman from last night he's not sure how to handle this. Bantering back and forth it is clear that there is more chemistry between then than just one night. But can you date your boss?
With baggage on both sides they are thrown into each others lives throughout the coming months to get a new app launched. Can it really work between them? - Join Ryan and Sam as they laugh, cry and navigate a boss/employee relationship.
cassidykrogulski's review
3.0
First of all, thank you to @netgalley for the eARC of this book that releases on March 13!
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This book is about a brooding and grumpy man who falls in love with the bright and sunny CEO of the technology company he works for.
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Pretty straight forward. But what transpires from here is a series of insecurities, doubts, and miscommunication. I loved the lead character, Sam, because she leads a company and leads it well. However, I was disappointed that she was CONSTANTLY having to manage the emotions of her love interest.
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Having a caring and empathetic female lead character in a position of power is awesome, but having a man drag her down throughout (not to mention, a “dry sense of humor” is not an excuse to be an ass to her friends) really took away from the story.
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I genuinely, truly think that romance lovers will LOVE this book - it just didn’t totally work for me. That is mostly because I am a brat and tend to only love happy and healthy relationships in books.
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This book is about a brooding and grumpy man who falls in love with the bright and sunny CEO of the technology company he works for.
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Pretty straight forward. But what transpires from here is a series of insecurities, doubts, and miscommunication. I loved the lead character, Sam, because she leads a company and leads it well. However, I was disappointed that she was CONSTANTLY having to manage the emotions of her love interest.
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Having a caring and empathetic female lead character in a position of power is awesome, but having a man drag her down throughout (not to mention, a “dry sense of humor” is not an excuse to be an ass to her friends) really took away from the story.
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I genuinely, truly think that romance lovers will LOVE this book - it just didn’t totally work for me. That is mostly because I am a brat and tend to only love happy and healthy relationships in books.
nelka9books's review
3.0
sama ksiazka dosyc dobrze napisana, brytyjski angielski troche ciezko zrozumiec momentami, ale bardzo mi sie nie podobaly zachowania bohaterow, Ryan az do samego konca byl bardzo niepewny swojej roli w zyciu Sam i w ostatnim rozdziale myslal ze go zastapi swoim ex??? wtf jakby miales cala ksiazke zeby zmienic nastawienie. a sam prawie do konca chcialam ukrytego zwiazku… oboje sie zdecydowali na zwiazek mimo ze im nie pasowaly do konca zasady - bardzo duze problemy z komunikacja
hijinx_abound's review
1.0
**I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
This book had a promising start. A grumpy Gus meets a bit of sunshine in a bar. She’s lost her grandad and he’s questioning his life choices whilst being a very unfriendly prickly pear. But there is a spark. They hook up and part ways in the morning only to discover that he is her new boss.
This book just did not work for me. The leads had no chemistry. They were both trying way too hard. She to be sunshine-y and yet smart. He to be an ass because his life has sucked. I did not believe that they were irresistible to me another.
His issues from the past overwhelmed him. The work dynamics were a little off and I did not believe that they were working on an app. The constant abruptness would not have made him an easy employee to keep.
Unfortunately, none of the story worked for me. I hate giving low ratings on ARCS but in this case, there is no other choice.
This book had a promising start. A grumpy Gus meets a bit of sunshine in a bar. She’s lost her grandad and he’s questioning his life choices whilst being a very unfriendly prickly pear. But there is a spark. They hook up and part ways in the morning only to discover that he is her new boss.
This book just did not work for me. The leads had no chemistry. They were both trying way too hard. She to be sunshine-y and yet smart. He to be an ass because his life has sucked. I did not believe that they were irresistible to me another.
His issues from the past overwhelmed him. The work dynamics were a little off and I did not believe that they were working on an app. The constant abruptness would not have made him an easy employee to keep.
Unfortunately, none of the story worked for me. I hate giving low ratings on ARCS but in this case, there is no other choice.