Reviews

Softest Touch by Adina D. Grey

palomafe's review

slow-paced

3.0

 

Derek is a fashion entrepreneur and a known workaholic; his high expectations for impeccable work and self isolation from any kind of relationships are also well known. But then his personal assistant takes a step down and he needs someone as capable and resilient as that good lady.

Melinda is in that time of her life where challenges are at the door every single day, due to her attractiveness, last name, and for the never ending fact that she is a woman. She must prove to her now arrogant boss that she fits in the industry and has his right hand. Oh but destiny has in store a surprise to these two hard headed individuals. 

 

jennadb's review

4.0

 

Softest Touchis a heartwarming contemporary romance story by Adina. This is my first read by Adina and it is a sweet tale that will have you believing in love. 

It is a quick read that I would have loved to be a bit longer. This beautifully written tale is sexy and a little swoon worthy. I fell in love with the storyline and characters and with a dash of suspense mixed in it gave it an extra element. 

There is some trouble in paradise and their relationship is not without its challenges. There is lots of emotions, some angst, attraction, hope, passion and more. 

The story of Derek and Melinda is one you can't help but fall in love with. 

Derek thought he had it all but then she walked into his life. 

To find out what happens you will need to read it for yourself. No spoilers here or it would ruin it for you. 

If you need a few hours to yourself and are looking for a light, quick read, with a bit of suspense then I recommend Softest Touch.
 
 

tarajohnson's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

 

Softest Touch is a contemporary romance that centers around the characters of Derek and Melinda. Derek is the owner of Wilson Creations which has made him a billionaire. When Miranda is hired on to be Derek’s new Assistant the two do not necessarily see eye to eye and things get off to a shaky start.  At first glance Derek feels that she appears to be too young and fragile to be up to the task of being his assistant. Derek does not want to hire her and tells her so, but Melinda does not back down. She gives him an earful about judging her without even knowing her and refuses to go away quietly. Determined to get in her say Melinda is persistent until Derek sees something in her that tells him to give her a chance. He loves her fiery attitude and the power she exudes when she is taking charge, which excites him. As the two work closely together, Derek finds himself attracted to Melinda and her sass, determination, and fiery attitude. 

Melinda instantly despises Derek and feels that he is a douchebag for treating her the way that he did. She did not want the job in the first place and only applied for the position because it meant working in the world of fashion. Melinda dreamed of being a stylist but due to all her commitments and responsibilities her dream was put on the back burner. Working at Wilson Creations meant that she could at least be involved in the fashion industry. Plus, her Grandma had a crush on Derek and thought that he was sexy. Melinda does not deny that he is sexy and charming, but she also thinks that he is arrogant, cocky, and downright annoying. Despite how irritating and bossy he is Melinda cannot deny how attracted she is to Derek. As she and Derek work together the attraction between them grows and they learn to lean on one another. Can the attraction between them ever be more than that? Do they have a future together? 

This was a well written story with wonderful characters and an interesting storyline. I loved Melinda’s fiery attitude and how she did not back down from Derek when she first met him. Most people would have been intimidated by him and his wealth and power. Melinda was not scared off easily and challenged him. Derek came across as rude, bossy, and arrogant but there ended up being a softer, gentler side to him underneath that gruff exterior. I found myself rooting for Derek and Melinda to be together. I highly recommend this book! 

shellyk51's review

challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

5.0

 Melinda and Derek’s story just melt’s you. He’s a grumpy workaholic. She’s a member of the elite that is just wanting to do the right thing and is trying to care for her grandmother. She’s Derek’s new assistant and he treats her like dirt when he comes back and learns Sienna hired her for him. Oh, these two have issues to work through but they do. As they come into their own and they both grow and get through those growing pains, you smile like proud parents or friends. This book is so well-written. It’s a short read. I stayed up last night and finished it in one sitting. I wanted to read more. I kind of was left feeling like I wanted more of their life. I will settle for what I got. It’s a sweet romance. The characters are well-written. They feel like they could be friends, especially Melinda and her grandmother. It’s a definite read that I recommend for romance lovers out there.