by RC BOLDT and JENNIFER BLACKWOOD
The beer's not the only thing getting tapped.
CALLIE
I have a secret. It’ll get me fired if my boss ever finds out…which shouldn’t be a problem except for one thing: my coworker, Reid Morgan.
He’s cocky, aggravating, and that hot-as-sin mouth simultaneously makes me want to slap him and melt into the mattress.
Now that he’s discovered my secret, he’s doing everything in his power to take my job.
REID
I have a problem: my pint-size spitfire of a coworker who’s primed to take my promotion.
She’s infuriating, sexy as hell, and I just can’t seem to keep my hands off her.
Now we’re both vying for the same position…and only one of us can come out on top.
The beer's not the only thing getting tapped.
CALLIE
I have a secret. It’ll get me fired if my boss ever finds out…which shouldn’t be a problem except for one thing: my coworker, Reid Morgan.
He’s cocky, aggravating, and that hot-as-sin mouth simultaneously makes me want to slap him and melt into the mattress.
Now that he’s discovered my secret, he’s doing everything in his power to take my job.
REID
I have a problem: my pint-size spitfire of a coworker who’s primed to take my promotion.
She’s infuriating, sexy as hell, and I just can’t seem to keep my hands off her.
Now we’re both vying for the same position…and only one of us can come out on top.
REVIEW: 3+ STARS
"His smile makes me want to slap that expression off his perfectly stubbled face. He's wearing jeans and a black shirt that hugs every muscle. The only word that comes to mind is: delicious."
This promised to be a great title, between RC Boldt's signature comedy and swooniness in her men, to the introduction of Jennifer Blackwood's writing. I haven't read Jennifer's books yet, but I have heard of her and even met her at a signing once, so I was so excited about this story! While this wasn't my favorite read as of late, it was an easy read. I wanted a little more depth, I suppose, but this one felt like a surface scratcher read. It was was a rom-com, I know, but I felt like it lacked a little for me...which isn't the norm where RC is involved. But overall, a light and fun read with a sweet ending!
The book started out a little rough for me, especially because the reality of her actually getting that job in the first place made me say huh? Like, check references, people! So of course, I was already questioning things. But, by about the 32% mark, it started to pick up a little. It was slow in a few spots, but I was still actively interested in it. By the time I got to the 51% mark, it honestly felt like a finished story....which was very odd!! Needless to say, the rest of the story had me curious about what was going to happen to add more drama and more making up for Reid and Callie.
What I wanted and what I got were almost two different things. Almost. I wanted to see the depth in Reid. I wanted him to fight for Callie and I wanted to see him be a man and stand up.....and what I got wasn't exactly that. I was hoping his backbone would stay strong, but he disappointed me for a little bit there. His redemption was a rough ride, in my eyes. I wanted to see Callie's strength that she gave us early on to continue, and I feel like she did that.
We got some made up drama that added to the overall storyline, but it felt very contrived in some aspects. It made me roll my eyes at some points, but it was definitely some of my biggest pet peeves playing out across the pages. It also felt slow and immature in some parts, but they are young, so I could go with it and follow along. Again, not my favorite, but it pushed the story forward and gave us some insight into their thought processes, and also allowed us to see who Reid and Callie were and what they are made of.
On the positive side, these two were a fun couple. When it was them, and not outside extenuating circumstances, the story was cute! It was light. It was easy. It was sexy! These two had chemistry and I enjoyed seeing them hanging out and hooking up. It was a really fun read with some super sweet times together. I loved finding them in some....tingly predicaments, and those were all sorts of fun! I smiled a lot, I giggled a few times, and I even sighed a few times. This couple was definitely cute.
This was an enemies to lovers/rom-com read, and I definitely enjoyed the setup and the fostered animosity between these two characters, so it was legit. I mean, I would hate to be in Reid's shoes...but I'd also hate to be in Callie's too! So the setup, in that aspect, was on point and I liked that. I laughed at their push and pull. I relished in their snarky comments. I loved that they were sneaking in quick glances, adding some fun into their job. I enjoyed their desire playing out before me. At times I felt all the intensity between these two, and at times it fell a little flat for me. Overall, this was a good read for me, and despite the slight problems I may have had with it, this ended on an easy smile for me.
~BEE
This promised to be a great title, between RC Boldt's signature comedy and swooniness in her men, to the introduction of Jennifer Blackwood's writing. I haven't read Jennifer's books yet, but I have heard of her and even met her at a signing once, so I was so excited about this story! While this wasn't my favorite read as of late, it was an easy read. I wanted a little more depth, I suppose, but this one felt like a surface scratcher read. It was was a rom-com, I know, but I felt like it lacked a little for me...which isn't the norm where RC is involved. But overall, a light and fun read with a sweet ending!
The book started out a little rough for me, especially because the reality of her actually getting that job in the first place made me say huh? Like, check references, people! So of course, I was already questioning things. But, by about the 32% mark, it started to pick up a little. It was slow in a few spots, but I was still actively interested in it. By the time I got to the 51% mark, it honestly felt like a finished story....which was very odd!! Needless to say, the rest of the story had me curious about what was going to happen to add more drama and more making up for Reid and Callie.
What I wanted and what I got were almost two different things. Almost. I wanted to see the depth in Reid. I wanted him to fight for Callie and I wanted to see him be a man and stand up.....and what I got wasn't exactly that. I was hoping his backbone would stay strong, but he disappointed me for a little bit there. His redemption was a rough ride, in my eyes. I wanted to see Callie's strength that she gave us early on to continue, and I feel like she did that.
We got some made up drama that added to the overall storyline, but it felt very contrived in some aspects. It made me roll my eyes at some points, but it was definitely some of my biggest pet peeves playing out across the pages. It also felt slow and immature in some parts, but they are young, so I could go with it and follow along. Again, not my favorite, but it pushed the story forward and gave us some insight into their thought processes, and also allowed us to see who Reid and Callie were and what they are made of.
On the positive side, these two were a fun couple. When it was them, and not outside extenuating circumstances, the story was cute! It was light. It was easy. It was sexy! These two had chemistry and I enjoyed seeing them hanging out and hooking up. It was a really fun read with some super sweet times together. I loved finding them in some....tingly predicaments, and those were all sorts of fun! I smiled a lot, I giggled a few times, and I even sighed a few times. This couple was definitely cute.
This was an enemies to lovers/rom-com read, and I definitely enjoyed the setup and the fostered animosity between these two characters, so it was legit. I mean, I would hate to be in Reid's shoes...but I'd also hate to be in Callie's too! So the setup, in that aspect, was on point and I liked that. I laughed at their push and pull. I relished in their snarky comments. I loved that they were sneaking in quick glances, adding some fun into their job. I enjoyed their desire playing out before me. At times I felt all the intensity between these two, and at times it fell a little flat for me. Overall, this was a good read for me, and despite the slight problems I may have had with it, this ended on an easy smile for me.
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~MEET RC BOLDT~
RC Boldt is the wife of Mr. Boldt, a retired Navy Chief, mother of Little Miss Boldt, and former teacher of many students. She currently lives on the southeastern coast of North Carolina, enjoys long walks on the beach, running, reading, people watching, and singing karaoke. If you're in the mood for some killer homemade mojitos, can't recall the lyrics to a particular 80's song, or just need to hang around a nonconformist who will do almost anything for a laugh, she's your girl.
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~MEET JENNIFER BLACKWOOD~
Jennifer Blackwood is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance. She lives in Oregon with her husband, son, and poorly behaved black lab puppy. When not chasing after her toddler, you can find her binging on episodes of Gilmore Girls and Supernatural, and locking herself in her office to write.
~CONNECT WITH JENNIFER~
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