As I have known from my second time reading a Mikayla Christy book in the Bobcats Hockey series, this author is a hit or a miss. I loved the first book in that series but not much the second.
And then I attempt at reading one standalone of hers which I completely loved but this second standalone-ish is meh at best.
We are first introduced to Paige and Garret in the Bobcats Hockey series. And in that book it is quite obvious that these two are smitten with each other. In their own book, it pretty much starts as such. So there is not much buildup or intrigue or interesting plot. Just the unraveling of what we already knew was going to be their love relationship.
It was cute but it didn't make me feel things or yearn for things. So a 2.5 🌟 will have to suffice.
I love this story line. Back when I read Cross Check My Heart I could not wait for these two to have their moment. And Mikayla delivered.
I found Mikayla on IG and feel in love with her first book and I really missed this story and Lilly and Dom! I was so excited to read the continuation of this budding romance. It had drama and romance and spice and slow burn. So good!
This was the perfect short story, feel-good read. I absolutely adored Garrett and Paige together. I’m a sucker for friends to lovers and this checked all the boxes. Mikayla does such an amazing job creating relationships between characters and making you feel what they feel. Although this was a short book, there was nothing that fell short about this story.
Garrett is Paige’s boss and they have been working closely together for years. Although, Paige loves working for Garrett, she feels something is missing.. until he offers her the promotion of a lifetime. Now they’re spending even more time together on this new venture. Can they keep that professional line in tact? Or will they finally give in to their attraction?
4.25⭐️ 2🌶️
If you like: -Billionaire -He falls first -Workplace romance -Friends to lovers -No third act break up
Overall, this was a short and sweet read. Garrett is a secret billionaire who has been pining for Paige for years. And she's been crushing on him, too. When she finally takes a new role and is no longer working under him, he shoots his shot.
They have many swoony moments, but I feel like there was some depth missing to the characters and the plot. I think the length of the book is a disservice to the story, not giving us enough time to really build the emotions and clarity we need to understand each character's feelings and actions. The end drama was far too rushed and felt like it was written just to be dramatic, but there was no build-up to it, so it felt very out of place.
I wanted to love this one, but ultimately it fell flat for me.
Tags: -workplace romance -secret billionaire -he falls first -friends to lovers -one bed
Spice: 2/5
First person Dual POV
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If you’re into workplace, boss/employee, friends to lovers romances, this is the one for you! This was a genuinely cute and fun read. With a tiny touch of suspense sprinkled in too, I devoured this book!
Garrett has been Paige’s boss for the last two years, and has only had eyes for her since. Unbeknownst to her, she too has been pining over her incredibly attractive, kind, nurturing boss. He offers her the promotion of a lifetime, making her his equal in their business world, and now nothing is in the way of giving into their rapidly growing feelings for one another. The job, the office, the boyfriend.. the life she’s always wanted. Can Paige truly have it all, or will she doubt her abilities?
Garrett Walker.. what a perfect book boyfriend!! The very first time we meet him he is bringing Paige coffee.. her favorite coffee order that she’s never mentioned to him because THE MAN PAYS ATTENTION. He keeps a list of all of her favorite things. And this man’s mouth.. good lord.
It was a short and sweet read and had me smiling the entire way through. There are some trigger warnings so make sure to heed those before reading!
I’m always keen for a workplace romance but Garrett is hands down what made this one so amazing. Mikayla always writes amazing MMCs but Garrett might be top tier for me. He 100% of the time sees Paige as his equal even when they do have a power imbalance. But this man 🙌 He goes above and beyond to put her first and to support here while also respecting her requests and boundaries. Oh, and he just happens to have an entire list of all of her snacks so he can make sure she always has something he knows she will like 😍 100% Garrett and his dedication and respect made this book worth reading. Would totally recommend if you also love a green flag man through and through!!
The way I instantly fell for Garrett's and Paige's story, I may need assistance getting back up! The way their relationship teeters between friendly and co-workers, you can feel their connection burning through each other.
Garrett, my human teddy bear . I just want to cuddle up with him and eat candy hearts. He is so mindful and loving when it comes to all things Paige He's a business man who also just happens to want to be with a woman he works with
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE ONE BED TROPE 👐 It's something so innocent that can lead to something so much less innocent 🔥🛌
I have a crush on my boss but he doesn’t know and I act professional around him. I’m her boss and I have a crush on her but she doesn’t know. Then one weekend changes it all. We explore something and grow together. The feelings explode. This is a very cute book. I will reread it for Valentine’s Day as it gave me those vibes for some reason. Maybe just the love in the air!
1.5⭐️ | This was just so rushed, everything about the plot really felt surface level.
The fact that he was billionaire, kept it a secret and then it became public, his parents being like some sort of crime lords partnering with an ex-worker and everybody else's parents being dead felt a little too dramatic because it had no background to look at.
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Tropes: 🩶workplace romance 🩷secret billionaire 🩶boss x employee 🩷only one bed 🩶secret pining 🩷he falls first 🩶no 3rd act breakup
Heart like Yours is a brand new stand alone book from author Mikayla Christy, set in the Bobcats world from Cross Check My Heart but a complete stand alone. This is Garrett and Paige’s story.
Our Fmc, Paige has been working for Garrett for a couple years now. Always willing to go the extra mile, and Garrett has noticed. When he talks with Paige about a change, and his plans his hopes is it will bring them closer. He’s been secretly pining for her since he hired her.
Paige is a hard worker, but lately has wanted more. She feels she can be more of an asset to the company with more responsibility. Garrett comes with news and a plan. But this also means more one on one time with the man she’s secretly trying hard not to find to be the most attractive, down to earth man she’s ever met. Paige has always had issues with image ( book goes into those details) and her dad didn’t help and only made her life worse, so she doesn’t think a man like Garrett would ever get her.
Garrett, our MMC, unbeknownst to Paige, has been harboring the same attraction to her. When their relationship starts to shift and then they have to travel together, Garrett thinks this is his chance. The trip is not a fun one for Paige and he wants to be there for her. Upon return things are coming together but then Garrett’s secrets start being revealed.. will Paige still be there with him?!
Add in some drama, some suspense situations and this was just a fun book to read.
It is a fairly short book so if you are looking for something in between some long stuff this was a cute fun read.
This was such a good book. I love reading about Paige and Garrett. I love Paige. Paige and Garrett work together. Paige is not happy and tells Garrett. Garrett tells Paige that he wants her to be the COO. They both have been secretly wanting each other but never act on it until they are spending time with each other. This book is secret billionaire,workplace romance, and just one bed.
Tropes 🩷 Secret billionaire 🩵 One bed 🩷 Workplace romance 🩵 He falls first 🩷 Friends to lovers 🩵 No 3rd act breakup
Heart Like Yours by Mikayla Christy is a brand new standalone that is set in the Bobcats world from Cross Check my Heart. It is a super sweet yet holds some raw emotions from the characters' pasts. It sucks you in and you can’t stop reading until you are done. This book kept me up late reading because I wanted more of Garrett and Paige. I love Mikayla Christy’s books, I love her writing, her characters and the way she describes the scenes helps me envision exactly what is going on in the book.
Who are Garrett and Paige? Garrett is a sweet, sexy, billionaire who has been pining after Paige since he hired her 2 years ago but kept it professional. Paige is a hardworker, sweet, caring and will do anything for the people close to her. Garrett and Paige both have horrible upbringings and they keep themselves a little locked up with their trust. Paige confides in Garrett that she wants more, she feels like she needs to be doing more with her work. Garrett has a promotion for her, to be partners, work together to run the company and the expansion company they are buying.
Paige and Garrett have been crushing and pining after each other for 2 years but since Garrett is her boss, they pushed feelings down, and kept things professional. BUT now the tides have turned and it’s not a boss-employee situation anymore, will Paige finally let go and allow Garrett to sweep her off her feet? YES!! The chemistry between them comes off them in waves, you can feel it from the first page and you are just waiting for the “F IT” moment the whole time. We all love those “F IT” moments. They opened up to each other, they leaned on each other when needed. They helped each other truly live happily, not just going through the motions. The slow burn was epic, I love how she slowly had them blur the lines before going full force.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The side characters add so much to the main characters. I loved getting little glimpses of Dominik and Lilly from Cross Check my Heart. Don’t forget the drama and the little suspense she added in towards the end just to keep you on your toes. It’s a short, sweet, semi quick read but it won’t feel that way. The small book packs a big punch with Garrett and Paige. And if you are looking for a swoon-worth billionaire, then look no further then Garrett Walker.
TW: mentions of past eating disorder, mentions of family loss and grief, kidnapping (on page).
I absolutely adore Mikayla! She KNOWS how to write some incredible stories! This secret billionaire/workplace romance is no different than of her others! It's a shorter story, but she definitely packs a lot in it- as well as some familiar faces from previous books, which I LOVED!
Garrett and Paige have been friends for a couple years through work- he is her boss at Sweethearts Publishing. He is a great boss, but an even better friend to her. One day she comes to him and says that she feels like she's gotten everything she can out of her current position and craves something more. She does not know that he's been secretly working on a position made just for her that will solve her problem of wanting more out of a job, but also so that he isn't her BOSS anymore, but her EQUAL. That leaves a door open for something more on the personal level... turns out they both have been secretly harboring feelings for the other for a while now!
Things come to a head on a work trip while prepping for her new role.. but then, so does a HUGE secret! Mikayla packs some action and suspense into this short, steamy story and I was here for it! Garrett is the PERFECT guy in every area and Paige is a strong woman who has come through some hard times while growing up. I understand that this part of the story was not easy for her to write, so I applaud her for doing an incredible job with it! Thank you for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of yet another amazing story!! Can't wait for the next one!!
TWs 😟: Mentions of past eating disorder, Mentions of family loss and grief, Kidnapping
- Secret Billionaire - Workplace Romance - Forced Proximity - Only One Bed - Found Family - Romantic Suspense - Friends to Lovers - He Falls First
I can't say a single bad thing about this book. It was beautiful, sweet and perfect in my eyes.
Garrett and Paige are coworkers who secretly have been crushing on one another the entire time but could never cross the line because Garrett is the boss. But the moment Paige signs the contract to become a partner all bets are off. Garrett actively pursues her and its honestly the sweetest thing I've read. Garrett is top notch boyfriend goals. He is constantly thinking of Paige's well-being even when she doesn't even notice, he protects her when necessary because he knows she wants to fight her own battles, and he allows her to bloom into the person he knows she can be. But the best part that got me was his list of her snacks that she likes and doesn't like just so he can always have her favorites on hand and learn about her to!! But Paige my girl is strong, determined and impressionable. She has her goal in mind and doesn't let anyone stop her. I love how much she kept fighting her feeling for Garrett just because she thought her coworkers would care and the moment, she found out they had a bet going on all concerns were gone. Paige and Garrett are honestly the sweetest and one of the best couples I've read.
Mikayla you seriously out did yourself with this book. I loved every second of it and wouldn't stop reading. I loved how you tied in your OG couple Lilly and Dom and bringing them back made me smile. Thank you! As soon as I started reading, I was like wait it can't be, but it was!!!!!
I have been busting down the doors of Mikayla’s DMs for MONTHS begging for Garrett and Paige, and she absolutely DELIVERED.
The dynamic between Paige and Garrett is one built on mutual respect and admiration, but turns into something so much more when they finally admit their feelings for one another.
Garrett is steadfast, kind, thoughtful, and truly just a one of a kind boss and friend. His only flaw? He’s down bad for Paige and is afraid to tell her. (He’s also hiding his billionaire status, but that’s not a flaw and he deserves his privacy.)
Paige is a badass, hardworking, dedicated, immeasurably strong, fireball loving woman. She stands up for what she believes in and on days when the doubt creeps in, she knows exactly what she needs to power through.
This book was heartfelt, funny, suspenseful and pulled on my heartstrings pretty dang hard. I also LOVED the cameos from all of the Mikayla characters we know and love from her previous books!
Whatever comes next, I just cannot wait!
- Secret Billionaire - Workplace Romance - Forced Proximity - Only One Bed - Found Family - Romantic Suspense - Friends to Lovers - He Falls First
Really loved this book and being only 200ish pages it made for a quick and easy read! I really love Mikayla’s writing and she managed to pack this full of swoon, emotional depth and a sprinkle of suspense + mystery to keep me fully captivated.
Garrett + Paige work together while also being close friends and while they both have feelings for one another, they’ve stayed firmly in the friend zone. But with her promotion, they’re no longer boss x employee so Garrett decides it’s time to finally get his girl.
I adored these two together. I melted at just how down bad Garrett was for Paige, so much swoon points for this man. He’s so steadfast in his feelings for her, giving her the patience and space she needed to catch up while being right there with the sweetest gestures and reminders that he was still there, ready when she was. I loved the natural progression from friends and coworkers to something more, they were just so good together.
There was also some cameos and crossovers from Mikayla’s previous books which I really enjoyed!
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: workplace romance, friends to lovers, secret billionaire, only one bed, he falls first, no third act break up.
↓↓ Paige has been working for Sweetheart Publishings for years now for Garrett. She's at a place where she feels as if she can do more and she deserves more with work. She goes to Garrett with these concerns and he moves along his new business venture of Sweetheart Assistance and wants her to be COO.
These two have both secretly wanted each other for years but never acted on it until their relationship starts to shift with the amount of time they have been spending together and traveling for the new company.
I really enjoyed watching things progress the way they did with these two. They were so cute and sweet.
𝕋𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕤 / 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕥 💖Secret Billionaire 🏙️Workplace romance 💖Just One Bed 🏙️No 3rd Act Break-Up 💖He falls first 🏙️Secret Pining
I don’t know how Mikayla does it, but her men just get better and better!!
I usually really enjoy a grumpy hero but something about how cinnamon roll her hero’s are just works. I’m not sure how you choose a favorite between Dominik, Jackson and now Garrett. But holy heck Garrett was perfection!
I’m usually not huge into the whole friends x lovers vibe but this worked so well. They both had such mutual respect for each other that Garrett didn’t make his feelings known until he could actually pursue her and it not damage them working together.
Garrett is full of surprises with him always having a hidden stash of her favorite candy and having a WHOLE FREAKING NOTE in his phone of her favorite snacks😩 LIKE ARE YOU JOKING?! Ugh my heart.
I also really loved that Garrett was so straight forward with Paige and let her know like until you tell me no, I’m in this.
I also really loved seeing past book characters come back!
If you’re looking for a book that just warms your heart, this is it! 💗
Craving a short, sweet, and spicy friends-to-lovers story? Look no further! "Heart Like Yours" by Mikayla Christy delivers all the feels 👌🏻✨
Garrett’s the dreamy cinnamon (secret) billionaire boss, and Paige is his hardworking, loyal assistant, both secretly pining and crushing on each other for TWO YEARS The tension??? It’s REAL and magical to say the least 🩷🩷🩷
When that boss-employee line gets blurred, the slow burn kicks into high gear, i kept waiting and waiting for that “finally!” moment.
Their build up chemistry is everything tbh 🔥, and when it all comes together—swoon. The pining, the passion, the sweet and spicy moments and ofcccc my all times favourites "the friends to lovers"—they all make this a romance you won’t forget. Plus, the office romance twist just makes it even more irresistible. If you're into sizzling slow-burn love stories that leave you with a big smile, you need this book in your hands ASAP!
TWs 😟: Mentions of past eating disorder, Mentions of family loss and grief, Kidnapping
Main Takeaway 🏹: Everything I wanted from this book!
Synopsis 📜: Garrett and Paige have been avoiding their feelings for each other for years. Ever since they started working together. All of that changes when Garrett gives Paige a well-deserved promotion and they have to got on a business trip together and then to her very small hometown.
Personal Thoughts 🤔: I enjoyed every bit of the tension building slow burn of this book! There was never really a question of will they, won’t they but the buildup to Paige giving into her feelings was delicious. It was all made perfect by an action packed third act that did not include a breakup!
Arc Review: Paige has spent years working at SweetHeart Publishing, and when her boss Garrett offers her the job of her dreams, she doesn’t hesitate to accept. Behind the scenes, they've both been concealing their growing feelings for one another while working side by side. Garrett has been quietly noting her favorite snacks and making sure she always has lunch, showing just how much he cares. Paige has felt the same way but didn’t want to risk her position at work by acting on her feelings.
The chemistry between Paige and Garrett is electric, and I especially loved how Garrett goes out of his way to take care of Paige in the sweetest, most thoughtful ways. The book flows effortlessly, and though it’s a shorter read at just 216 pages, it’s the perfect quick escape in between longer series! Thank you Mikayla Christy for the Arc!
Loved the writing, it was so easy to read and the story was really intriguing. Man, the way Garrett had it bad for Paige from the start! I don't know how she didn't see it, considering he constantly brought her food and even had her texting him when she got home so he wouldn't worry??!?!! That's not how a boss normally treats you. Not to mention their chemistry!!! Their pasts made me really sad. I'm so glad they had each other and their friends. They both had such good hearts. I really liked the little action we get towards the end. It spiced things up. Now I'm really curious about Dominic and Lilly. Also have to say I love this cover, it's stunning!
I love an office romance. Take that office romance and combine it with Only One Bed? Sign me up!! I genuinely liked this book. it was sweet and simple in the best way possible. I do feel like it moved quickly, character wise and time wise. However that did not take away from the beauty of this book. Garrett has had heart eyes for Paige from the very beginning, but has not crossed that professional boundary of boss/employee. And Paige has a massive crush on Garrett, but he is her boss. However when Paige mentions not being satisfied in her work anymore, it is time for the project that Garrett has been working on to move forward. What is the project, you may ask? Well it is time for Paige to become COO of a partnering company. This job is the obvious next step for Paige, she has worked so hard to get where she is, past her trauma as a child, and grown into the beautiful adult she is now. Also the facts that she now gets the office next to Garrett, and there isn't anyone standing in the way of them becoming more than co-workers are pretty stellar bonuses! Did I mention the first time we meet Garrett, he is bringing Paige coffee? The boss, bringing his crush a coffee... Swoon! There are so many quotes in this book I wish I could tattoo on my skin! Another stellar book from Mikayla Christy. <3
“The red that stains her cheeks and neck is slowly becoming my new favorite color.” - Garrett
This book is what I like to refer to as a palate cleanser. It’s super cute, light and a quick read. The characters are relatable, the he falls first trope is adorable. It hits a bunch of crowd favorites: workplace romance, he falls first, (secret) billionaire, forced proximity/one bed, slow burn then blazing for the second half of the book.
I would consider the style something like an Emily Henry book but add a bit more spice. It does have references to other book(s) written by MC but can absolutely be read as a standalone.
This was a really cute book! Paige and Garrett work together at a Publishing company. They’ve always liked each other but, never crossed that line. When Paige gets a promotion, making her status equal with Garrett, there’s nothing standing in their way now! This book was super fast paced but, it’s also about 200 pages long. For being a super quick read, it was the perfect amount of detail to plot to spice ratio. I liked the characters and the story was believable. I loved seeing some of Mikayla’s past characters as well as seeing the potential of next books that hopefully will interconnect with it!
Heart Like Your’s is a workplace, billionaire romance. Do not think you know where this is going, it is not. Garrett is Paige’s boss, mentor, and friend to her. He also has had a crush on her. Garrett is a well written character, he sees and respects Paige, enough to include her in future plans.
Paige is strong , dedicated, and knows when she needs more of a challenge. She holds her ground. She needs her friends, comfort food, and pro/con lists.
The story is an easy read, funny, suspenseful, and had me smiling most of the time. Almost a one day read, and it’s recommended.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Heart Like Yours is a quick fire, lighthearted read. It gets straight to the point: two characters are friends, attracted to each other, and they’re going to do something about it even if they maybe shouldn’t. It features some difficult topics but at a very high level so you don’t have to delve far into the nitty gritty, and it’s just a sunshiney, joyful read in general! Any and all conflicts are dealt with very quickly.
I raced through this book. Had I not started it late at night, I’d have probably finished it in one seating. It was fun, made me smile, and hooked me in. Definitely a nice palette cleanser after reading a few too many thrillers recently!
This a brand new author to me and I really enjoyed this story! It was an easy to follow, feel good read with some surprising suspense towards the end. I was not expecting that haha
Garrett and Paige were sweet together and it was interesting to see them navigate the whole workplace romance thing with relative ease. There was a nice mix of spice and plot in this one. It’s a little bit of a slow burn but once they got there the spice was spice’n! What happens behind office doors… 🤭
Also if there are more books or a spin off, I’m championing for Parker 🩵
This was such a quick, easy and sweet read with an intriguing storyline.
Paige has been working for Sweetheart Publishing for years, however she was starting to not feel fulfilled by her position. Garrett owns the company and is a secret billionaire.
What they don’t realize about each other is that they both have secretly wanted each other for years. When Garrett offers Paige the promotion of a lifetime, their relationship shifts as well. Top everything off with an intense twist and this book was a great page turner.