Cathy Brockman
I love this cover. It is simple and I can visualize Brady perfectly. This is a Dreamspun Desires so we know we are getting a very trope-filled story with a Happy ending and this one fulfills all of that. I loved Brady and the office romance trope. There is also a sort of Cinderfella thing going on that is sweet as well. My only issue is where I liked Jordan...I didn't love him. Even though he is the one that starts taking care of Brady early on when Brady calls in sick to work, I found Jordan a bit shallow at first. I did start liking him later on though. Brady has been Jordan ( a wealthy and hard-working owner of a financial company) for three years. Brady seems to be the backbone behind it all keeping Jordan on track both in his business and personal life. Jordan doesn't realize just how much Brady does until he comes down with the flu and misses a week of work. then not only does he see how important he is as an assistant but he sees Brady as a man as well. he asks Brady to come to the Hampton's with him to a friends Anniversary party and that is where more eye-opening happens. This story is so sweet and it kept me turning the page, I needed a good sweet read and this fits perfectly. If you like office romance, wealthy men, office romance, Cinderfella, ugly duckling to a swan and some hot man-sex to boot you will love this!
Tanja
This book was such a treat. It’s funny, slow-burn, low angst, romantic, and a sweet happy ever after. Brady has been crushing on his boss, Jordan, for as long as he worked for him, but he stays as professional as ever, and Jordan is oblivious. He only sees Brady as his very efficient PA. The turning point comes when Jordan finds an empty office instead of a cup of coffee on his desk. Without thinking about it, he starts taking care of a sick Brady. Then the realization slowly comes that Brady is more to him than his assistant. This may sound like any other book, but it is the way this author writes that takes it to a higher level. The fake boyfriend trope is not my favorite, but this author manages to give it her own twist. The writing is superb, as always. It was a delight to read. The characters are well developed. Jordan might be Brady’s boss, but he never acts like it. I loved how Brady grew from a very efficient assistant into a funny and sassy boyfriend. They are sweet and kind, but not too sugary. There is a lot of teasing and telling how it is, but it all is so natural. They are just genuinely nice people who care for others. Their romance is a lovely slow-burn one that gave me many happy sigh moments.