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Naima Simone

3.53 AVERAGE

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brianamaewrites's review

3.0

What happens when Denver’s unmatchmaker comes between a man and the last pieces of his five-year plan? Things get heated, in more ways than one!

Upon reading the blurb (not to mention the eye candy with this electric cover
funny lighthearted slow-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: Complicated

coraotf's review

3.25
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

I truly do not understand how the main conflict of the book was the main conflict.  I’m glad there was an HEA though.  They are cute together and compliment each other well.

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glyneth's review

3.0
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

bettymer91's review

4.5
emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
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thelibraryofkaite_'s review

4.0

ARC REVIEW

Blurb: Zora
I’m Denver’s unmatchmaker. Every city needs one.
Why? Because people break up—and sometimes they should. But when I learn that entertainment attorney Cyrus Hart is someone else’s mistake, I can’t believe it. He’s smart, successful, and sexy as hell.
When a chance encounter with Cyrus turns into something more, I can’t help but fall for him. Our chemistry is undeniable. But his ex used my company to send him that letter—and that’s a problem. Especially since he doesn’t know I own the company.
How can this possibly work? I know from experience that the riskiest ventures are the worthiest ones…but falling for Cyrus Hart may be my biggest gamble yet.
Cyrus
I’m a man with a plan—college, law school, a great career. So far, so good.
Until a stranger shows up on my doorstep and reads me a breakup letter from my girlfriend. My carefully laid plans unravel.
But then I meet someone new. It’s spontaneous. It’s electric. And it’s not according to plan.

I have no words for his book. I couldn't put it down once I started it. I absolutely loved it, and nothing to change about the book. THis is my first book from the author and I will be checking out more of their writing. I will recommend this to anyone.
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bookaddictreviews's review

3.0

I loved the idea behind this book with Zora owning a break up business and falling for a clients ex. However, the overall story just didn’t do it for me.

I liked Zora, I love that she ran the business with her siblings. However, it bothered me that she kept her identity from Cyrus when it felt unnecessary and just creates unnecessary issues. I loved Cyrus though. He deserved the truth from Zora from the start.

Miriam and Jordan were my two favorite people in this story and I really want more of them. I loved them from the moment I met them and the moment they first ran into each other.

I felt like this story just kind of ended without an epilogue. I wish there was one to kind of wrap up Zora and Cyrus’s story a little more.

This book just wasn’t for me, but if Jordan and Miriam are next then I will be reading their story.

If you’re looking for a fake relationship romance check this one out.

Unfortunately this one is not working for me. Every time I dread picking up by e-reader, I know that it's time to dnf. The concept is unique, the storyline seems to be good, but I think the execution is not doing it for me.
ARC provided by Netgalley, all opinions are my own.
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jenniwren's review

4.0

I went into this book completely blind and not knowing what to expect but I really thouroghly enjoyed it. It is well written and I love the female main character Zora. She is a woman who is family orientated, a peace maker but needs to address her own needs. She has a business, breaking up with people and this is how she meets Cyrus. Cyrus is cold and calculated, every relationship transactional until Zora. I wasn't sold on the concept of Zora's business but the world the author built is rich, vibrant and true. I can't wait for more from this author and to get to know the side characters better.

4 out 5 stars for me :D

mrspegz's review

4.0

Two main characters, Zora and Cyrus who meet through Zora's business. Zora is strong and honest. Cyrus is a man who wants attention as soon as he walks into a room. His character development is A+.

I enjoyed the dual POV and strong writing. Brilliant cover that captured me in the beginning.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for this ARC. All opinions are my own.