peggyemi's review against another edition
3.0
This is the first book I have read by this author and I thought it was a good read. While the story line is not unique the characters were likable. Grace, who was a pushover at the beginning was able to find her find her own confidence. The reader also saw some growth and change in Luke as he and Grace navigate their relationship through the course of the book. The only thing that I was disappointed with was the ending. For me it felt a bit rushed and abrupt leaving some issues unresolved.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book provided to me by the publisher.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book provided to me by the publisher.
bananatricky's review against another edition
3.0
Took me forever to read a 127 page novel - I think that says a lot about the novel.
Grace Wilson is the daughter of ruthless property magnate Cyrus Whitaker. She acts as his business adviser and is his antithesis in every way. She is jaded after yet another man sees her as a tool to achieving his objective - the last one wanted her father to sponsor him to an exclusive Manhattan club. Now Grace has hatched a plan to thoroughly test any man who expresses an interest before she sleeps with him, then dumps him.
Luke McCall has dragged himself up from his bootstraps from an abusive childhood. He and Cyrus have been at loggerheads over various property deals. When Cyrus cuts Luke out of the Hudson River Building development by spreading false rumours about shoddy workmanship, Luke is determined to expose Cyrus for the corrupt businessman he really is. And what better way than through his airhead, socialite daughter Grace, who's probably in cahoots with her old man anyway? So Luke sets out to woo Grace and be the very best boyfriend he can be so that he can ferret out proof of Cyrus' dirty dealings.
This was OK. I've read a whole slew of this type of book and this didn't stand out as being anything new or different. Luke ignored or dismissed all evidence that Grace was not like her father basing his opinions on nothing more than his own biased views. Grace seemed to personify so many different stock personalities that I thought she might get schizophrenia (innocent ingenue, patsy daughter, girl with a dating plan, girl who's never had an orgasm, girl who's been used by the men in her life...). Luke came from an abusive home, he has an estranged brother, he's a ruthless property developer who's never been to the opera ...
I was surprised to see that I had read the previous book, about Luke's brother Rafe, slightly less surprised to realise I couldn't remember it at all, even after I re-read my own review. I expect that the same will be true of this book too.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Grace Wilson is the daughter of ruthless property magnate Cyrus Whitaker. She acts as his business adviser and is his antithesis in every way. She is jaded after yet another man sees her as a tool to achieving his objective - the last one wanted her father to sponsor him to an exclusive Manhattan club. Now Grace has hatched a plan to thoroughly test any man who expresses an interest before she sleeps with him, then dumps him.
Luke McCall has dragged himself up from his bootstraps from an abusive childhood. He and Cyrus have been at loggerheads over various property deals. When Cyrus cuts Luke out of the Hudson River Building development by spreading false rumours about shoddy workmanship, Luke is determined to expose Cyrus for the corrupt businessman he really is. And what better way than through his airhead, socialite daughter Grace, who's probably in cahoots with her old man anyway? So Luke sets out to woo Grace and be the very best boyfriend he can be so that he can ferret out proof of Cyrus' dirty dealings.
This was OK. I've read a whole slew of this type of book and this didn't stand out as being anything new or different. Luke ignored or dismissed all evidence that Grace was not like her father basing his opinions on nothing more than his own biased views. Grace seemed to personify so many different stock personalities that I thought she might get schizophrenia (innocent ingenue, patsy daughter, girl with a dating plan, girl who's never had an orgasm, girl who's been used by the men in her life...). Luke came from an abusive home, he has an estranged brother, he's a ruthless property developer who's never been to the opera ...
I was surprised to see that I had read the previous book, about Luke's brother Rafe, slightly less surprised to realise I couldn't remember it at all, even after I re-read my own review. I expect that the same will be true of this book too.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
thewitchybibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
I found this book fun and quirky. I liked the whole base of Luke wanting to get back and the one messing with him and fell in love in the process. I enjoyed how Grace hit him on his blind side. Their banter and the movie nights were a blast and I loved how they had a spark from the start however they also had this pull to each other.
Overall, this was a fun read with an interesting back story.
Overall, this was a fun read with an interesting back story.
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