This was pretty adorable, with a slow-burning romance, a grumpy boss who shows his soft underbelly around a baby girl, plenty of heat, and so many swoony family moments. I loved that this couple’s journey to HEA was not the expected one, and it turned the grumpy boss/sunshine assistant trope on its axis. It’s by far my favorite from the series (easily read as a standalone), and my love for the story grew with every page. These two have a quieter build that catches fire somewhere along the way, with a great mix of swoon, spice, and emotion. It’s tender and gentle some moments and super sexy in others, which paired perfectly with the chemistry that slowly develops between these two. Easily one of my new favorites from Wolf, and an all-around enjoyable read.
The story follows Catherine, a woman who takes a job working as an executive assistant because she recently found out she’s pregnant and she needs the stable income. Though her boss is aloof and often grumpy, the two develop a detached routine over the course of several months… until Catherine’s pregnancy becomes obvious, and their dynamic makes a necessary shift. Though Elliot rarely looked at Catherine before realizing she was pregnant, he can’t look away now. She’s been the best assistant he’s ever had, and her absence in his daily routine is uncomfortable in ways he never expected. So when Elliot discovers that Catherine’s personal life is a hot mess, he can’t seem to stop himself from helping her pick up the pieces. As the two spend more time together outside of the office, they see sides of each other that they’d been hiding since the start.
This one had a slower start for me, not because I wasn’t enjoying it, but because a lot happens in a short amount of time. Quickly, we go from Catherine taking the job to her baby daddy (a friend she slept with once) abandoning her to the days leading up to her maternity leave. The romance doesn’t kick into high gear until the baby is born, and that’s when I really started connecting with these two. Elliot is SUPER cute with the baby, and I love that he jumped right in with her. He is such a goner for both of his girls, which meant there were some seriously swoony moments. I loved seeing the softer side of him, and that’s what stole the show here. He is this cold, “unfeeling” guy, so watching him be absolutely smitten was so much fun. The chemistry picks up speed somewhere along the way, and then these two were heating up the pages. It’s a feel good story in so many ways, and it won me over with ease.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/40HPBNr
Blurb:
My boss, Elliot Levy is intolerable, and I tell him so everyday…in the little notes I write and then hide in the back of my desk.
I can’t exactly say to his face that I’m convinced he’s a cyborg, considering I’m about to become a single mother and I really need to keep my job as his assistant.
Elliot never looks at me, so he doesn’t even notice I’m pregnant until I’m seven months along. The first thing he asks is if I’m planning to come back to work once I have the baby.
Not unexpected.
What is unexpected is Elliot coming to my rescue when I need a place to stay after my daughter is born. While living with him, I get to see a whole other side of him…especially when he walks around his house without a shirt on.
Which he does, ALL. THE. TIME.
I shouldn’t look, but I can’t help it. He’s gorgeous in a suit, but out of one? Devastating.
Elliot shows me he isn’t the heartless robot I once thought. It’s still terrifying to take a chance on him, even when he holds my baby like she’s precious to him, and he touches me like he’s been longing to for ages.
Now that he has me, he isn’t letting me go without a fight.
And Elliot Levy didn’t get where he is in business without learning a few underhanded tricks. What will he do to keep me? To keep us?
P.S. I think I’m falling for you.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/40HPBNr
About the Author:
Julia Wolf writes sexy rockers, grumpy billionaires, snarky heroines, and bad ass women. She’s a firm believer in happily ever afters, no matter how rocky the road is to get there.
She doesn’t believe in “guilty pleasures,” only pleasure. Reading about a plus size woman who gets absolutely railed by a hot rock star is pleasure. Reading about a damaged college student whose flaws are valued and loved by the grumpy guy next door is pleasure. Reading about love in a small town or big city or on a tour bus is pleasure. Reading romance is pleasure!
Julia lives in Maryland with her husband and three crazy, beautiful children. When she’s not writing romance, she’s reading it. Some of her favorite things are, in no particular order: goats, books, coffee, and Target.
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