A review by sonny
Temp by Noelle Adams

4.0

I will die on The Noelle Adams Hill forever because even for short novellas, she gives us so much story and still can give a good sexy burn. Plus, I've never met a more consistent, quality writer who writes better stories even when they aren't all sweeping me off my feet. I think this doesn't get said enough nor does Noelle get the recognition she deserves!!...dying...on...this...hill...

A nice little comfy book-end to finish off this 5-book series. Basically, Polly takes on a temporary job to a CEO of the College, Liam. Her mom injures her leg, so she comes down to take care of her during the night but work during the day when someone else can watch her. The man she will work for is kind of a tyrant, is a bit off-putting and has literally chased away several temp workers before. His usual Personal Assistant has taken maternity leave and will be back in, like, a month and a half. He's gone through quite a few temps already so she is the office's last resort. Liam's a constant workaholic and is kind of a gruff person when he wants stuff done but he is by no means and outright asshole. He lost his wife about 4yrs ago, so he took this job at Milford College to kind of start a new life after her death.

Polly and Liam start a physical relationship but almost right away, HE has instant regrets, especially since she only has weeks until she no longer works for him. This makes Polly wonder if she should make a permanent move to live and work at Milford or should she return to finish her schooling and just stay there. Of course there are a few rough patches where they've tried to stay away, but still have sex and he messes it up by saying words he didn't mean to say to her, basically rejecting her and breaking her heart at the same time. They do manage to get a decent HEA, but this did feel rushed even for a short novella.