Corinne Blunt knows what people think of her—she’s an icy, unapproachable executive. It’s the price she’s had to pay to get to the top. But there’s knowing you have a reputation in the office, and there’s hearing your new intern laugh when someone calls you “Blunt the C*nt” in the elevator on his first day. She’d hoped to finally find an ally in Wesley Chambers, but she’s not about to let him off the hook for joining the office boys’ club. Taking refuge in the professional boundaries between them, she relegates Wes to assistant work—which would do the trick, if he weren’t so eager to prove he’s a decent human being. Wes is sincerely apologetic, insisting it was a misunderstanding, and to her surprise, Corinne believes him. Being forced to work together was one thing, but long hours at the office with what turns out to be a kind, thoughtful man soon has their business relationship turning personal, and things get complicated—fast. Could this be something more serious than either of them dared to hope for? Or is their relationship just playing into the harmful power dynamics Corinne’s had to endure her entire career?
Publication Year: 2021
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0Have you ever read a book that was trying to do so many things that it felt like it did nothing?
This is that book. There are so many relationships and issues and issues with relationships that nothing felt finished.
The writing was good. The characters were okay, slightly flat. The story had interesting points but all of the different things going on took away from the main plot. The softball team, restaurant opening, loss of friendships were not necessary to the story. They took time away from the romance and muddy the waters.
I will admit to herbsing portions of the book because they were boring.
0I had initially rated this five stars, but a few months later I can’t recall anything about it. I clearly enjoyed it in the moment, but it lost its luster for me.
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