3.75🎾
screaming wheezing throwing up
So yeah, I went in expecting this to match—or even top—book two, since everything about it started off fun and smooth. The first 80% was excellent, but then "that" drama hit and dragged the story down. I'm glad things were fixed by the end, though I wish the closure and climax had been handled differently tho.
Suite on the Boss starts strong, with Isaac and Sophia's professional connection slowly shifting into fake dating; partly to ease his family's pressure and partly to make her cheating ex jealous. Their banter is fun, their chemistry feels natural, and Isaac's openness to love from the beginning makes him an appealing lead. Sophia is independent and hardworking, and their similarities give the relationship a solid base.
But the romance never fully develops, lingering too long on her past hurt and then derailing with a rushed third‑act breakup that feels out of nowhere. The Beverly drama completely shifts the flow of the story, making the final conflict more irritating than impactful. It feels as if Olivia forced it in just to stir the plot. Sophia's stubbornness and denial of her feelings frustrated me, especially when Isaac was still trying to fight for "them"—wanting to talk it through and clear things up. Her walls are relatable given her awful ex, but the focus stayed too long on that pain. I did adore Isaac's effort to win her back, especially with Anthony (my favorite MMC from book two) stepping in to help. The ending patches things up, but I wanted more substance there. The spark wasn't flat, just…so‑so, and the third‑act breakup proved the relationship lacked maturity even if they were both are strictly adults. It had the potential to be a 4.5‑star read, yet the late missteps drag it down and giving the 'oh just like that' vibes.
And, oh, I'm so very glad to find that Neill Thorne and Meg Price brought this book to life. Both delivered solid performances, I especially enjoyed Meg's male voice, which came across as surprisingly strong and even kinda hot, while Neill's female tones worked well enough too. I've heard them before in The Billionaire Scrooge Next Door, and I'd love to see them paired again in a full duet project someday. Here's hoping to that happens in the future🥂
Overall, binge‑reading this series was just so‑so. Book two and book five stood out the most for me, though even they weren't perfect. The rest mostly gave off "oh, just like that" vibes, pleasant enough but not especially memorable. I don't regret the binge, but I do wish the found‑family element had been as strong as in the Connovan Chronicles. Each book can be read as a standalone, so if billionaire romances are your thing, this series might still be worth trying.