I just couldn’t get into it, try as I might. The tropes failed me on this one. Enemies to lovers? Not at all, simply two people who have different thoughts on dating. Office romance? Barely. He falls first? Doesn’t really count if he continues to push her away. There are some fun moments and a unique, lighthearted vibe, but something was off for me the whole way through. I’m sure there are readers who are going to love this one, but it wasn’t a win for me.
The story follows Willa, a consultant who is ready for a more stable job. She decides to apply for a position at one of the biggest companies in her small town, not realizing that her new boss is the man who has been trying to convince her to go out with him. Though Willa acknowledges that she and Kingston have chemistry, their plans to go on a date went awry when Willa overheard him saying that they’re just going to have some temporary fun. Kingston never meant to hurt Willa’s feelings – and he would still love to have that date – so he’s excited by the prospect of having Willa come work for his company. As the two spend more time together, the attraction between them is tough to ignore.
I guess I saw this one playing out differently, I just didn’t love that Kingston continued to pursue Willa even when he had no intention of starting up something real with her. I was genuinely confused by his motivations at times, though I guess he was too. There was also zero conflict about him pursuing his sister’s best friend (not to mention his new employee) for something that he wholly intended to be temporary. Seems ill-advised. But I also didn’t feel the chemistry. There were definitely some good moments of banter and an overall playful tone, but some of the scenes fell flat. I’ve got nothing against closed door romance, but sometimes it gets in the way of the story. All in all, I’ve read better by the author and simply didn’t love this one.
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Blurb:
What happens when the man I can’t stand becomes my boss?
Kingston Palmer is public enemy number one. Pain in the—*ahem.
You see, I used to like Kingston. He even asked me out…and then crushed my feelings.
To Kingston, I’m nothing more than a game. One that he’s sure he can win.
Don’t worry; he underestimates my own dedication to winning.
Unfortunately for me, I accidentally signed on to work at his company (yes, yes, it’s a loooong story).
Kingston is my new boss.
But I’m nothing if not efficient. I’ll be an expert at my job all while dutifully ignoring my boss and his ability to lean on door frames.
My task is to create a nonprofit that benefits the community. Easy peasy.
It’s everything else that gets complicated: avoiding my boss, making the required snide comments, and turning him down for dates is turning into a full-time job all on its own.
It’s not like he actually wants me. At least, I don’t think so…
Note: Play Me Once is the sequel to Forget Me Twice! Willa and Kingston are getting their story in this closed-door, enemies-to-lovers romcom.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tsfapL
A book I loved by Taylor!
While I didn’t love Play Me Once, I did love Rook to King. The two books are not related, but if you want to try the author, then I highly recommend this adventure rom com!
A romantic adventure
Being an antique expert and authenticator isn’t as glamorous as it seems.
Not nearly the amount of excitement I’d hoped for—at least not until I have some competition looking for the missing pieces of an engraved chess set.
My competition is dashing—but more likely to swoop off with the chess set than me.
Bodie King. Alias Sullivan Keene, Robby Landon, Captain Sexy Pants, The Trade King, and I’m sure many, many more that he would never admit to.
To make it simple: he’s a con man.
Bodie shows up in my antique store with a smile and promise of things to come
I don’t trust him. And I definitely don’t want him to end up with the chess set. Which means I’m going to have to keep those pieces safe—and hopefully find them before he does. But more people than just Bodie and I are interested in the chess set, and we’re forced into a tentative alliance—at least until I’m out of danger.
But as we race against the clock and across the globe to find the missing pieces, Bodie surprises me by being real. Authentic. Dare I say loveable?
But can you ever really trust a con?
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About the Author:
USA Today Bestselling author Carina Taylor loves to write witty romantic comedies that bring a smile to your face.
When she’s not writing, you can find Carina ignoring her laundry pile (she’s hit expert level), pretending to work out (she’s probably just reading), and dreaming up the next story.
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