eviesnextchapter's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
courtsbooknook's review against another edition
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Like the rest of this series, this installment was delightfully spicy which I enjoyed. Hannah was super independent and headstrong and I loved seeing her successes. Declan was something my goodness, the enemies to lovers, boss and intern vibe was immaculate. The two of them had so much freaking tension, I couldn't get enough. I didn't love the miscommunication trope and I wish they would have been honest with each other sooner. I had fun reading this one though.
mylittlebiglibrary's review
4.0
While I wouldn’t say this is enemies-to-lovers, it’s definitely a steamy office romance. Declan acts like a real alphahole when all he wants is for Hannah to not be off-limits to him. I loved their chemistry and how intelligent and communicative they both are, even when they’re fighting. This book was a great introduction to Marni Mann’s writing and can definitely be read as a standalone even though it’s the 4th in the series, and you get minimal spoilers for the first 3 books.
tessayoung11's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
i’m stuck between a 3.75 and a 4 star.i really loved our fmc.but the mmc made me so mad.his attitude for the first 50% of the book was so unnecessary and annoying.the way he treated our fmc because he liked her,just screams domestic abuse. but the ending where he came to his senses and actually was nice bumped it up for me.
kfriend's review
4.0
Marni Mann continues to bring the SPICE in this addictively sexy Dalton Brothers series! And holy moly, The Intern is HOT! With two brassy leads, endless sexual tension, panty-melting spice, and some magnetic chemistry, this is a delicious and easy read.
We’ve been treated to the yummy Dalton brothers thus far, but now we’re treated with the story of a Dalton lady, as our heroine Hannah is the Dalton’s baby cousin. Like her cousins, she’s focused on building a strong and meaningful career in law. We’ve seen her be a generous and loving support to her cousin Ford in prior books, and now we get to see her more fully. She’s a focused and ambitious young woman with dreams of being a lawyer in her family’s firm after she finishes law school. And she’s easily a heroine you can fall for- she’s strong, brilliant, incredibly giving to those she loves, and a hard worker. And, she’s got spine. Growing up around all these Daltons prepares her to for the man she doesn’t see coming.
Of course, Marni gives us a deliciously forbidden dynamic for the meet cute as Declan returns to his alma mater for a visit and fins himself impressed by one sharp and also incredibly beautiful student….Hannah. SO of course her to his meeting with some of the top students, and the chemistry just sizzles. Of course, just when they think they might not see each other again, Declan ends up accepting a role at the Dalton group and his new intern is none other than the enchanting law student that he’s already met…. In more ways than one. And not only is she his intern but she’s a DALTON! Gasp! Cue up all the workplace dynamics and fire sexual tension between these two as they try to settle into these new roles and being around each other. Declan is a complete alphahole- like sexy Miranda from DWP vibes. Hardcore- he’s demanding, full of himself, sex and confident personified. Nothing can conquer this man- except for his younger and steely intern. MEOW.
I really enjoyed this story- and I loved how Marni give us ample story to go with the ample steam. The heat comes first, and comes in HEAVY (needs a cold shower…..), but these two evolve in their connection. Declan certainly is a jerk at times (and does him not nice things to Hannah), but Hannah owns him, and I love that kind of dynamic. And given that they're both brilliant, strong, and confident - we get some epic battle of wills and banter. Marni delivers a scorching tension that keeps the pages turning.
This series keeps getting more delicious…and more heartfelt and substantive. I’m a total goner for steamy age gaps, and this one delivered. I can’t wait for our final story.
We’ve been treated to the yummy Dalton brothers thus far, but now we’re treated with the story of a Dalton lady, as our heroine Hannah is the Dalton’s baby cousin. Like her cousins, she’s focused on building a strong and meaningful career in law. We’ve seen her be a generous and loving support to her cousin Ford in prior books, and now we get to see her more fully. She’s a focused and ambitious young woman with dreams of being a lawyer in her family’s firm after she finishes law school. And she’s easily a heroine you can fall for- she’s strong, brilliant, incredibly giving to those she loves, and a hard worker. And, she’s got spine. Growing up around all these Daltons prepares her to for the man she doesn’t see coming.
Of course, Marni gives us a deliciously forbidden dynamic for the meet cute as Declan returns to his alma mater for a visit and fins himself impressed by one sharp and also incredibly beautiful student….Hannah. SO of course her to his meeting with some of the top students, and the chemistry just sizzles. Of course, just when they think they might not see each other again, Declan ends up accepting a role at the Dalton group and his new intern is none other than the enchanting law student that he’s already met…. In more ways than one. And not only is she his intern but she’s a DALTON! Gasp! Cue up all the workplace dynamics and fire sexual tension between these two as they try to settle into these new roles and being around each other. Declan is a complete alphahole- like sexy Miranda from DWP vibes. Hardcore- he’s demanding, full of himself, sex and confident personified. Nothing can conquer this man- except for his younger and steely intern. MEOW.
I really enjoyed this story- and I loved how Marni give us ample story to go with the ample steam. The heat comes first, and comes in HEAVY (needs a cold shower…..), but these two evolve in their connection. Declan certainly is a jerk at times (and does him not nice things to Hannah), but Hannah owns him, and I love that kind of dynamic. And given that they're both brilliant, strong, and confident - we get some epic battle of wills and banter. Marni delivers a scorching tension that keeps the pages turning.
This series keeps getting more delicious…and more heartfelt and substantive. I’m a total goner for steamy age gaps, and this one delivered. I can’t wait for our final story.
lindsey_petrea's review against another edition
4.0
I like the Dalton family! Declan's story was interesting. I wish there was more to their relationship than there was, if that makes sense. It was mostly just him being rude and her pushing back. They never really connected until they did, and it seemed like they had been building trust and all the whole time, when I didn't read it that way. Anyway, it was still a good book. The spice was on point. Lol Can't wait for the last book of the series!
addyreadsitall's review
3.0
Age gap, alpha, a whole lotta “good girl” trope going on.
Thanks to Dreamscape Media and Netgalley for allowing me to review this ARC audiobook.
Although this book is not my cup of tea, it’s well done.
A spicy age-gap, mentor, dominant alpha story. Declan Shaw is the epitome of grumpy lawyer that doesn’t do relationships. He can get any woman, any time, with no strings and that suits him just fine. Until Hannah, his new intern… and a Dalton.
Grumpy older alpha mentor, young and sweet law student. Things are steamy and they just get steamier.
I think this book is perfect for those that are into spicy books with enemy to lovers and age-gap tropes. I’d suggest reading vs audiobook, however. I think that the audiobook version just didn’t do it for me at all.
Thanks to Dreamscape Media and Netgalley for allowing me to review this ARC audiobook.
Although this book is not my cup of tea, it’s well done.
A spicy age-gap, mentor, dominant alpha story. Declan Shaw is the epitome of grumpy lawyer that doesn’t do relationships. He can get any woman, any time, with no strings and that suits him just fine. Until Hannah, his new intern… and a Dalton.
Grumpy older alpha mentor, young and sweet law student. Things are steamy and they just get steamier.
I think this book is perfect for those that are into spicy books with enemy to lovers and age-gap tropes. I’d suggest reading vs audiobook, however. I think that the audiobook version just didn’t do it for me at all.
guada_reads's review
4.0
The built up, the angst, oh, Declan can be such an a-hole but Hannah can handle it
3
3