My rating: 4 stars / I really liked it
Ivy Morehouse loves her hourly-wage job at the funky punk-rock-themed Velvet Undergrounds coffee house. Bentley Hollis grew up in a wealthy family and has a Harvard business degree. The only thing they have in common is an appreciation for ironic branding and great pastry.
When Bentley shows up at the Velvet Undergrounds as an employee, Ivy’s certain he’s just another overconfident, rich, handsome jerk—a type she’s unfortunately familiar with. And he’s clearly keeping a secret. Why else would he be working in a coffee shop? But as she overcomes her first impressions, will they both learn that they could be the perfect blend?
My Review
This story is pretty cute! The coffeehouse setting is fun as well as Bentley's secret identity. I found his vulnerability and self-consciousness in Velvet Undergrounds surprising since he's at home in the much more intimidating setting of a corporate boardroom. Ivy really catches him off guard and makes him curious about what makes her tick. The chemistry wasn't all there for me, but I enjoyed their interactions and the anticipation of what would happen when his identity was revealed. The mannerisms of the characters really brought them to life. I'm excited for more from this promising series!
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
Don't miss the novella that kicks off the series and the first book, A is for Author . . .
Don't miss the novella that kicks off the series and the first book, A is for Author . . .
Synopsis
Can he persuade her to see him as something more than just her best friend?
Allie Carmichael is dating the wrong kind of man. To help Allie
out of her dating rut, Allie’s sister, Cassie, challenges her to date 26
new men, all that have 26 different careers—one for every letter of the
alphabet.
When Eric’s neighbor, Allie, asks him for help
with her new dating challenge, he’s reluctant to get involved. Mostly
because he’d really like Allie to fall in love with him. She’s
determined to finish out her dating challenge, but he’s a veterinarian.
And V is at the end of the alphabet.
Can Eric persuade Allie to abandon the list and see him as something more than just her best friend?
(Previously titled The ABC's of Dating)
Synopsis
He’s the guy she loves to hate.
Emma Lindsor writes beautiful books adored by literary critics,
even if readers don’t exactly line up for them. Aidan Maxwell writes
heart-pounding thrillers with explosions and car chases. And thanks to
his handsome face, readers line up for blocks to buy his novels.
Aidan Maxwell stands for everything Emma loathes, and when professional
circumstances throw them together, sparks fly—angry ones. But as their
paths keep crossing, will they see past their own hardwired ideas to
star in a love story all their own?
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