butlori's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
elizabethsprettylittlereads's review against another edition
5.0
My love for Right Where I Want You is up there next to: Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffee and cute dogs. Coincidentally, both play a role in this book.
I swooned hard, and fell harder when it came to Sebastian. I was left feeling empowered by Georgina’s determination in taking back parts of herself that were stripped away. And I was pleasantly surprised by how incredibly funny and witty it was. Fun, back-and-forth banter in hate-to-love romances are some of my favorites to read, and this one was perfection!
Also, I can’t forget my love for Justin. He’s one of my favorite secondary characters ever. The jokes he cracked, or...the fears he forcibly had to face have my face breaking out into a smile just thinking about them.
Right Where I Want You was an angsty, smart, heartfelt romance sprinkled with the perfect amount of humor. I couldn’t get enough of Sebastian and Georgina’s electric chemistry! If you love office romances or enemies-to-lovers, then I suggest meeting the team at Modern Man!
I swooned hard, and fell harder when it came to Sebastian. I was left feeling empowered by Georgina’s determination in taking back parts of herself that were stripped away. And I was pleasantly surprised by how incredibly funny and witty it was. Fun, back-and-forth banter in hate-to-love romances are some of my favorites to read, and this one was perfection!
Also, I can’t forget my love for Justin. He’s one of my favorite secondary characters ever. The jokes he cracked, or...the fears he forcibly had to face have my face breaking out into a smile just thinking about them.
Right Where I Want You was an angsty, smart, heartfelt romance sprinkled with the perfect amount of humor. I couldn’t get enough of Sebastian and Georgina’s electric chemistry! If you love office romances or enemies-to-lovers, then I suggest meeting the team at Modern Man!
hm08's review against another edition
5.0
I read went into thinking it was going to be another average, run-of-the-mill office enemies-to-lovers romance.
The tropes in this romance were trite. But the execution? Amazing. Entertaining. But also not in the way I expected, either.
The banter between Sebastian and Georgina was charming, but not laugh-out-loud funny and witty either. But oh the chemistry! The author's approach in showing the chemistry between our main characters is a unique one -- it was entertaining, yet subtle -- anyhow, it certainly held my interest.
It was a refreshing change to read about a heroine that is not the fiery boss-babe that I have been reading lots of recently. I appreciated how the notion that kindness and softness equated to weakness was emphatically rejected. A kind person that cares for their loved ones above their career can be a strong person and not a pushover.
For the charming fake date (which was really fun -- it was NOT a fake dating situation, which is a tired trope) plot and the amazing cast of side characters (the other employees at Modern Man, especially Justin, and the adorable brute that was Bruno, Georgina's pet dane), this was a solid four-star read.
However, what ultimately made this romance a five-star one for me, was that it challenged my beliefs and made me feel uncomfortable. When the first point of conflict happened,
Anyhow, this was a pretty solid romance! Whether you are in the market for a office, enemies-to-lovers romance or not.
The tropes in this romance were trite. But the execution? Amazing. Entertaining. But also not in the way I expected, either.
The banter between Sebastian and Georgina was charming, but not laugh-out-loud funny and witty either. But oh the chemistry! The author's approach in showing the chemistry between our main characters is a unique one -- it was entertaining, yet subtle -- anyhow, it certainly held my interest.
It was a refreshing change to read about a heroine that is not the fiery boss-babe that I have been reading lots of recently. I appreciated how the notion that kindness and softness equated to weakness was emphatically rejected. A kind person that cares for their loved ones above their career can be a strong person and not a pushover.
For the charming fake date (which was really fun -- it was NOT a fake dating situation, which is a tired trope) plot and the amazing cast of side characters (the other employees at Modern Man, especially Justin, and the adorable brute that was Bruno, Georgina's pet dane), this was a solid four-star read.
However, what ultimately made this romance a five-star one for me, was that it challenged my beliefs and made me feel uncomfortable. When the first point of conflict happened,
Spoiler
where Sebastian assumed that Georgina would reject Vance's offer that she take over Sebastian's creative director position, I wanted a grand grovel. But the author didn't give us that. I found his grovel lacking and thought that Georgina was more than right to end things with him then. But when we moved past the first point of conflict and then to the second one, I then realised that there would be no further grovel. Feeling really uncomfortable, I went back to re-read Sebastian's "grovel" to see if I would decide that I hated it. Letting it settle down in my head for a bit, I came to the realisation that perhaps, is it truly that bad that someone believes that the kindness in their partner would mean that the latter would "give way"? Would put themselves in a position that the world at large would readily perceive to be a disadvantaged one? Could we interpret Sebastian's belief to be borne out of admiration and respect for Georgina's strength in choosing to prioritise the people she love (and that includes him) over the stability of a "better" position? I have not came to a conclusion, but I appreciated that this question was raised.Anyhow, this was a pretty solid romance! Whether you are in the market for a office, enemies-to-lovers romance or not.
jaclynmaria's review against another edition
5.0
NEW FAVORITE
SLOW BURN-ENEMIES TO LOVERS OFFICE ROMANCE, WITH DOGS AND BASEBALL AND NYC, IM IN LOVE
THIS WAS SO MUCH!!! I couldn’t put it down and it made me feel all the warm and fuzzy feelings!! Ahh I had butterflies reading this and I couldn’t stop laughing and smiling. And when I tell you this is a SLOW BURN, IT IS A SLOW BURN OMG but I loved every step of it!
If you love Egomanic by Vi Keeland, and the movie How to Lose a Guy in 10 days, plus DOGS and BASEBALL, and WALKS IN THE PARK WITH DOGS!! Ahh did I mentioned an extremely hot and sexy guy with DOGS!
Omg, I loved Sebastian so much!!! I totally fell in love with him and he is such GOALS!!! He flew to the top of my book boyfriend list! I loved how this was a fun romantic comedy with so much DEPTH! And it was so believable how they fell in love. I loved this so so much and I can’t wait to read more from Jessica Hawkins!
SLOW BURN-ENEMIES TO LOVERS OFFICE ROMANCE, WITH DOGS AND BASEBALL AND NYC, IM IN LOVE
THIS WAS SO MUCH!!! I couldn’t put it down and it made me feel all the warm and fuzzy feelings!! Ahh I had butterflies reading this and I couldn’t stop laughing and smiling. And when I tell you this is a SLOW BURN, IT IS A SLOW BURN OMG but I loved every step of it!
If you love Egomanic by Vi Keeland, and the movie How to Lose a Guy in 10 days, plus DOGS and BASEBALL, and WALKS IN THE PARK WITH DOGS!! Ahh did I mentioned an extremely hot and sexy guy with DOGS!
Omg, I loved Sebastian so much!!! I totally fell in love with him and he is such GOALS!!! He flew to the top of my book boyfriend list! I loved how this was a fun romantic comedy with so much DEPTH! And it was so believable how they fell in love. I loved this so so much and I can’t wait to read more from Jessica Hawkins!
carleneinspired's review against another edition
5.0
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4.5 Stars
Georgina Keller assumes the name George during her nine to five, determined not to let anyone take advantage of her good girl ways at work. There she wants to be seen as in control and in charge, especially in her new position at Modern Man. Sebastian Quinn lets the headlines speak for him; party guy, ladies man, and daredevil are just a few things they say about the handsome Creative Director at Modern Man. The magazines in a downward spiral though and Georgina is brought in to repair the reputation that Sebastian has created for it. The two clash from the very first moment and while attraction simmers between them neither wants to let the other win.
"I'd come to Newton that weekend certain Georgina hated me. Now I'd gone and missed my shot with her. Did I even want a shot?"
It is probably no surprise to anyone that I loved Right Where I Want You. I am a self-proclaimed super fan of Jessica Hawkins and I buy anything she releases, so of course I was stoked for this book. Plus, it offered us a contemporary romance, one not driven by angst, but more so by chemistry. While the fan-girl in me loved this book automatically, I made sure to leave her behind for this review.
Right Where I Want You thrusts readers immediately into the fast-paced, business-driven New York City streets. There's snippy business women, handsome men in suits, and there's Georgina acting like a bit of a pushover, at least until we see her take charge in the conference room. Sebastian too gives off different vibes, showing a sweeter side to himself until we see him saunter down the office halls. While I didn't quite connect with Georgina's alternate personalities, I loved Sebastian, and I extra loved their insane chemistry. Talk about office romance done right! And if you love enemies-to-lovers tropes, we get that too. Sebastian knows his job is on the line and he certainly doesn't want to give it up to a girl who goes by George, but some of the things Georgina wants to see done make sense and the rest he's forgotten due to staring at her. As they put the bad behind them to give love a chance they discover that sometimes there is some truth to first impressions.
"Finally, I had exactly what I needed to take her out. Now I just had to ignore the disturbing thought that I might rather ask her out."
Jessica Hawkins takes us on a journey of self discovery with hilarious and heartwarming moments that find the characters unable to deny their attraction to one another. Right Where I Want You was the perfect book for me to end 2018 with and if you haven't read it yet, definitely put it on your January 2019 lineup. It's a must read, full of sweet, funny, and sexy moments that'll have you entertained until the very last page.
ARC provided.
4.5 Stars
Georgina Keller assumes the name George during her nine to five, determined not to let anyone take advantage of her good girl ways at work. There she wants to be seen as in control and in charge, especially in her new position at Modern Man. Sebastian Quinn lets the headlines speak for him; party guy, ladies man, and daredevil are just a few things they say about the handsome Creative Director at Modern Man. The magazines in a downward spiral though and Georgina is brought in to repair the reputation that Sebastian has created for it. The two clash from the very first moment and while attraction simmers between them neither wants to let the other win.
"I'd come to Newton that weekend certain Georgina hated me. Now I'd gone and missed my shot with her. Did I even want a shot?"
It is probably no surprise to anyone that I loved Right Where I Want You. I am a self-proclaimed super fan of Jessica Hawkins and I buy anything she releases, so of course I was stoked for this book. Plus, it offered us a contemporary romance, one not driven by angst, but more so by chemistry. While the fan-girl in me loved this book automatically, I made sure to leave her behind for this review.
Right Where I Want You thrusts readers immediately into the fast-paced, business-driven New York City streets. There's snippy business women, handsome men in suits, and there's Georgina acting like a bit of a pushover, at least until we see her take charge in the conference room. Sebastian too gives off different vibes, showing a sweeter side to himself until we see him saunter down the office halls. While I didn't quite connect with Georgina's alternate personalities, I loved Sebastian, and I extra loved their insane chemistry. Talk about office romance done right! And if you love enemies-to-lovers tropes, we get that too. Sebastian knows his job is on the line and he certainly doesn't want to give it up to a girl who goes by George, but some of the things Georgina wants to see done make sense and the rest he's forgotten due to staring at her. As they put the bad behind them to give love a chance they discover that sometimes there is some truth to first impressions.
"Finally, I had exactly what I needed to take her out. Now I just had to ignore the disturbing thought that I might rather ask her out."
Jessica Hawkins takes us on a journey of self discovery with hilarious and heartwarming moments that find the characters unable to deny their attraction to one another. Right Where I Want You was the perfect book for me to end 2018 with and if you haven't read it yet, definitely put it on your January 2019 lineup. It's a must read, full of sweet, funny, and sexy moments that'll have you entertained until the very last page.
ARC provided.
fosteringfiction's review against another edition
3.0
This book was confusing to me. It was promised to me to be a comparison of The Hating Game by Sally Thorne (enemies to lovers, office romance), and honestly that’s a fair comparison. The confusion comes in for me in regards to our characters personalities. Normally each character is given a few flaws that centre around one main theme; in this book, it was that our heroine Georgina is insecure and meek after leaving an emotionally abusive relationship, but we open in a scene where the things that are labelled as “weak” are just nice things to do, and when she does stand up for herself she’s told she’s out of line. Similarly, our hero Sebastian’s internal monologue was about how nice he is and how easy he is to get along with and then he’s just. A terrible person. It really did not make sense to me and as a result the conflict and resolution of this story really didn’t do it for me.
Additionally, the comments our hero makes at the beginning of the story really sat wrong with me and as a result I could never really fall into the romance because he just continuously icked me out. Our heroine is hired to counsel the team of men running a men’s magazine that writes... gross articles. In comes the “enemies to lovers” portion and the comments that the men at this agency make (including our hero) are really not great. Then later when the conflict of this story comes to a head he acts in a way that was really uncomfortable for me and his excuse is “it was the anger talking”. For me, there was no reason to act that way regardless.
Overall, the synopsis of this book and the plot really pulled me in but just a bunch of little things added up to make this mediocre. Say it with me: we can have enemies to lovers without making our characters completely toxic.
Additionally, the comments our hero makes at the beginning of the story really sat wrong with me and as a result I could never really fall into the romance because he just continuously icked me out. Our heroine is hired to counsel the team of men running a men’s magazine that writes... gross articles. In comes the “enemies to lovers” portion and the comments that the men at this agency make (including our hero) are really not great. Then later when the conflict of this story comes to a head he acts in a way that was really uncomfortable for me and his excuse is “it was the anger talking”. For me, there was no reason to act that way regardless.
Overall, the synopsis of this book and the plot really pulled me in but just a bunch of little things added up to make this mediocre. Say it with me: we can have enemies to lovers without making our characters completely toxic.
tucker4's review
2.0
The first half was...not good, but then the second half improved a bit. My big problem in the beginning I think was that I felt like the only reason for Sebastian's POV chapters was to prove to the reader that he wasn't the chauvinistic ass that he acted like. And he did act like one. I feel like a good redemption arc should be communicated without having to be explicitly told something.
I also didn't buy into the whole George vs. Georgina idea. I realize that people act differently in professional environments vs their personal ones, but Georgina's two personalities seemed just so disparate as to be unbelievable. Or maybe its just that I didn't like Georgina at all, though I did like George.
I also didn't buy into the whole George vs. Georgina idea. I realize that people act differently in professional environments vs their personal ones, but Georgina's two personalities seemed just so disparate as to be unbelievable. Or maybe its just that I didn't like Georgina at all, though I did like George.
dkgreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Enemies to lovers might be my favorite trope because I live for snarky banter and this book did not disappoint in that department! You could cut the tension between Georgina and Sebastian with a knife, which made the one steamy scene smokin hot! There was an emotional level I wasn’t expecting, but that just made me more invested.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Grief