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The Rachel Experiment by Lisa Lin
3.0
Matter of fact and introverted financial planner Rachel discover she's being transferred to California, and management, where she'll be expected to up her networking and leadership skills. Except Rachel is a self-described awkward turtle who would much rather focus on her work, not chit chat. But, new coast, new chance to break out of her shell right? Add a hot as hell one night stand to the mix and Rachel is sure she's on her way to change, until she runs into the man who rocked her world and who she never expected to see again.
Luke Trudeau is the picture of a white, privileged Texas good boy who loves his mama, shines like a star, and is extroverted as all heck, plus a successful lawyer to boot. but also a lawyer who wants to put out his own shingle. Luke strikes up a deal with Rachel-she'll advise him financially and he'll help her with her people skills (all while keeping their clothes firmly ON, friends only). But, meddling friends and family and coworkers seem intent that neither Luke nor Rachel can "just be friends," especially not with the way they seem perfect for each other.
This was sweet, and I appreciated seeing Rachel be embraced by new friends and realizing she's perfectly loveable as she is, even if she can work on not being so apologetic for herself.
Overall, I did want more emotion, some more stakes. The writing was very rational, and the third act break felt a little lopsided because the characters were communicating so well just before. Also, a lot of the text is explain-y and sometimes I wish an editor would ask and edit out some minor things like clothing details, minute descriptions of ordered foods, etc. I will also say I wanted another steamy scene or two because it was really just the one night stand, a little tension, and then a fade to black.
THAT SAID i enjoyed the voice of this upcoming author very much. The family dynamics between Rachel, her bridezilla little sister, and parents was well explored.
Content Notes: parental and sibling fighting
**I am friends with the author online, this review is from a copy i checked out from the library
Luke Trudeau is the picture of a white, privileged Texas good boy who loves his mama, shines like a star, and is extroverted as all heck, plus a successful lawyer to boot. but also a lawyer who wants to put out his own shingle. Luke strikes up a deal with Rachel-she'll advise him financially and he'll help her with her people skills (all while keeping their clothes firmly ON, friends only). But, meddling friends and family and coworkers seem intent that neither Luke nor Rachel can "just be friends," especially not with the way they seem perfect for each other.
This was sweet, and I appreciated seeing Rachel be embraced by new friends and realizing she's perfectly loveable as she is, even if she can work on not being so apologetic for herself.
Overall, I did want more emotion, some more stakes. The writing was very rational, and the third act break felt a little lopsided because the characters were communicating so well just before. Also, a lot of the text is explain-y and sometimes I wish an editor would ask and edit out some minor things like clothing details, minute descriptions of ordered foods, etc. I will also say I wanted another steamy scene or two because it was really just the one night stand, a little tension, and then a fade to black.
THAT SAID i enjoyed the voice of this upcoming author very much. The family dynamics between Rachel, her bridezilla little sister, and parents was well explored.
Content Notes: parental and sibling fighting
**I am friends with the author online, this review is from a copy i checked out from the library