Steamy fun, this low angst, high heat read is another solid rom com from Martin. This is the steamiest billionaire romance I’ve read yet from the author, wasting no time getting right into the playful, inappropriate phone interactions between this broody boss and his new wake-up-call girl. Yep, you read that right. Our heroine is charged with the task of waking up a moody man every morning, and her particular method of doing so is… unique, lol. What starts as a simple interaction quickly spirals out of control, and it’s not long before these total opposites are discovering that they attract in all the best ways. This one stayed a little too surface level and the “temporary” arrangement is never a favorite of mine, but I liked it overall.
The story follows Lizzie, a baker who lost her business when an ex scammed her out of money. Now she’s working at a temporary job to pay the bills, and her new coworkers are real pieces of work. If she can stick it out until the end of the trial period, she’ll earn a hefty bonus – and she needs it. The only problem? Lizzie has been tasked with finding a new wake-up-call service for her temperamental boss. There aren’t many wake-up services available as it is – it IS the twenty-first century after all – and apparently her boss can get pretty cranky in the morning. Out of options, Lizzie ends up making the call herself, only things don’t go quite as planned. And as the calls continue, it’s not long before they’re crossing a few lines over the phone. Unfortunately, Lizzie still has to face her boss in the office, and he’s got no idea that she’s the girl on the other end of the line.
I’ve been reading this series completely out of order, and that has not been an issue at all – they’re not connected in any meaningful way. However, every book in this billionaire series is low angst fun with a great combo of heat and heart. This particular one is definitely lust-heavy, with plenty of steam along the way. I actually would’ve liked a little more conversation, lol. It started out very strong but my connection to the characters had started to decrease by the end. Lizzie is insistent that they keep things casual, though I loved that Theo wanted more. It’s certainly a one-of-a-kind storyline, and I loved the unpredictability. I really never knew what would happen next, and that’s always fun. Certainly not my favorite in the series, but it was light and easy in the best way.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3HHVMGN
Audio Note:
The audio was great! Have you ever wanted to hear Jason Clarke have a bunch of phone sex? Voila! His gravelly voice worked perfectly for the many steamy scenes, and my only real complaint is that I wanted more chapters from his perspective. It’s dual narration and both narrators did a great job. The runtime (just over 8 hours) was ideal for bingeing in one day, though this is probably not a book you’ll want to read at work. Not only are there plenty of steamy scenes that start early on, but you might also let out a giggle or two. The low angst vibe and upbeat audio narration made this such a fun time though.
Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3jrRgBY
Blurb:
When my manager assigns me the task of finding a new wake-up-call service for our CEO, I think, how hard can this be?
Answer: practically impossible. It turns out that no wake-up call company in the world will take him on as a client. They’ve all had enough of his surly personality.
So in an effort not to lose my job, I secretly start making the calls myself, every day at 4:30 am sharp. OMG yes you read that right—four freaking thirty in the morning.
Confession: I’m not the nicest wake-up-call girl at that hour. Hello! Who wakes up before the roosters are even crowing? Luckily he doesn’t seem to mind my get-your-ass-out-of-bed attitude.
Day by day we’re becoming closer, and the calls start turning hot, like pay-by-the-minute hot and oh-so-wild. Snuggled under the covers with the moonlight streaming in the windows, we divulge our secrets to each other, but the one thing that he can never find out is that the sexy vixen who wakes him up every morning is just the lowly assistant who wears frumpy dresses. I can only imagine his disappointment.
Now he wants to take me out on a date and he’s scouring Manhattan to find me.
He’s an overachieving billionaire bent on a mission. How much longer can I keep up this charade?
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3HHVMGN
About the Author:
Annika Martin is a NYT bestselling author who loves reading fun, steamy books, doing yoga, taking pictures of my cats, rocking out to 90’s music, taking long baths, consuming See’s chocolate suckers, mooning over heroes’ hands, and helping animals. She can be found hanging out in Minneapolis coffee shops with her awesome writer husband and tending her crazy bee-friendly garden. She has also written as RITA award-winning author Carolyn Crane. Connect with Annika
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