A review by zinelib
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

0.5

Behind-the-scenes in Bachelor-like show, we meet Charles, the reluctant contestant (he's in it to save his reputation after being pushed out of a tech company he co-founded) and his producer/handler, Dev, who is three months out from a relationship with another of the show's producers. Charles is full of anxieties that make him a challenging Bachelor (Prince? I forget) to love. Once Dev is assigned to Charlie full time, Charlie's experience gets easier. Dev notices what makes Charlie anxious. Also, Dev wholeheartedly believes in love and the magic of the show. He is sure that Charlie will find love by the end. And he's not wrong. 

"Charm" is an apt word for the title, and "Offensive" is not. I was charmed the whole way through.