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The mysterious stranger I spent an unforgettable night with is the billionaire who ruined my life… and now I have to live with him.
He's all green eyes, mussed hair and a dirty mouth. He’s good at strip poker, and even better at what comes after.
Two weeks later, I walk into a meeting in LA with the subject of my next memoir... and it’s him.
Aiden Hartman. My hot one-night-stand, and the billionaire owner of Titan Media, the company that ruined my life and made me change my name.
Now I need to spend two months at his side or risk losing my next contract. Living in his Bel-Air mansion, shadowing him daily, and writing his memoir.
Aiden invites me into his world of wealth. He brings me as his date to movie premieres and buys me expensive dresses. But he won’t tell me everything I need for the book.
We argue in his office, and I taunt him in bikinis by his pool. It’s a dangerous game we’re playing, especially when Aiden offers me a deal too good to refuse.
He’ll spill all his secrets… if I tell him mine.
He's all green eyes, mussed hair and a dirty mouth. He’s good at strip poker, and even better at what comes after.
Two weeks later, I walk into a meeting in LA with the subject of my next memoir... and it’s him.
Aiden Hartman. My hot one-night-stand, and the billionaire owner of Titan Media, the company that ruined my life and made me change my name.
Now I need to spend two months at his side or risk losing my next contract. Living in his Bel-Air mansion, shadowing him daily, and writing his memoir.
Aiden invites me into his world of wealth. He brings me as his date to movie premieres and buys me expensive dresses. But he won’t tell me everything I need for the book.
We argue in his office, and I taunt him in bikinis by his pool. It’s a dangerous game we’re playing, especially when Aiden offers me a deal too good to refuse.
He’ll spill all his secrets… if I tell him mine.
472 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 25, 2024
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About the author
Olivia Hayle
31 books3,328 followersHi there! I'm Olivia.
I write romance with billionaire heroes (despite never having met one in person). They're strong, ambitious, they don't need love... until they meet the women who change their minds.
I love witty banter, smart heroines, big cities and perfectly tailored suits. You'll find all four in every one of my books! 💜
➡ Explore the bonus content: https://oliviahayle.com/bonus-content
➡ Visit https://oliviahayle.com
READING ORDER
You can read any of the books as standalones, because each book follows a new couple. But if you ask me? This is my personal preference...
The Connovan Chronicles
- Best Enemies Forever
- The Perfect Mistake
- One Wrong Move
New York Billionaires
- Think Outside the Boss
- Saved by the Boss
- Say Yes to the Boss
- A Ticking Time Boss
- Suite on the Boss
- 12 Days of Bossmas
Seattle Billionaires
- Billion Dollar Enemy
- Billion Dollar Beast
- Billion Dollar Catch
- Billion Dollar Fiancé
Brothers of Paradise
- Dark Eyed Devil
- Ice Cold Boss
- Red Hot Rebel
- Small Town Hero
Standalones
- Arrogant Boss
- Look But Don't Touch
- The Billionaire Scrooge Next Door
- How to Honeymoon Alone
I write romance with billionaire heroes (despite never having met one in person). They're strong, ambitious, they don't need love... until they meet the women who change their minds.
I love witty banter, smart heroines, big cities and perfectly tailored suits. You'll find all four in every one of my books! 💜
➡ Explore the bonus content: https://oliviahayle.com/bonus-content
➡ Visit https://oliviahayle.com
READING ORDER
You can read any of the books as standalones, because each book follows a new couple. But if you ask me? This is my personal preference...
The Connovan Chronicles
- Best Enemies Forever
- The Perfect Mistake
- One Wrong Move
New York Billionaires
- Think Outside the Boss
- Saved by the Boss
- Say Yes to the Boss
- A Ticking Time Boss
- Suite on the Boss
- 12 Days of Bossmas
Seattle Billionaires
- Billion Dollar Enemy
- Billion Dollar Beast
- Billion Dollar Catch
- Billion Dollar Fiancé
Brothers of Paradise
- Dark Eyed Devil
- Ice Cold Boss
- Red Hot Rebel
- Small Town Hero
Standalones
- Arrogant Boss
- Look But Don't Touch
- The Billionaire Scrooge Next Door
- How to Honeymoon Alone
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October 27, 2024
Well, I suppose it was okay-ish. I found it a bit lengthy for my liking, and there were moments when the pace felt a bit off. Also I just didn't feel that intense chemistry between Aiden (32) and Charlotte (29), it just wasn't that palpable at all. 🫣
Although, they spent a lot of time together since she was shadowing him, their convos were pretty much surface-level at times. I can probably count on two hands how many times they actually had a deep and meaningful talks. And this probably says a lot because this is a freaking slowburn. I mean, if they're not doing anything might as well get to know each other a bit, right? Yet some of these getting to know moments were told rather than shown. 😮💨
Every interaction was driven by hormones, and even though they didn’t act on it, it was the main thing on their minds whenever they were in the same room. I felt like, for a slowburn story, their relationship didn't really come together in a way that felt natural or believable. There just wasn't that emotional connection, and it felt like everything they did was mostly based on physical attraction. 🫠
Also, I'm not really into the whole celebrity/reality TV thing in books, and Charlotte blew up as a reality show star a decade ago, but not in a great way.
The final 20% seemed to focus on her rough experience and her efforts to get over it, but honestly, that part wasn't really explored on the page. And the last 5% was just a bunch of time jumps. I feel like I missed out on really knowing how she actually moved on from what happened to her, and how this issue was handled by the people in the higher positions, both past and present. I just don't get why her viral moment was such a big deal in the story, only for it to be glossed over at the end. 🤷♀️
Anyway, it wasn't a bad story, but this could've been a few pages shorter, tbh.
Book info:
- ONS then slowburn
- Forced proximity
- Strangers to lovers
- No cheating, OW
- OMD (not really, but guys flirt with the h)
- Separation (days??)
- No V (both are experienced 🤭)
- HEA (2 yrs later, married)
Although, they spent a lot of time together since she was shadowing him, their convos were pretty much surface-level at times. I can probably count on two hands how many times they actually had a deep and meaningful talks. And this probably says a lot because this is a freaking slowburn. I mean, if they're not doing anything might as well get to know each other a bit, right? Yet some of these getting to know moments were told rather than shown. 😮💨
Every interaction was driven by hormones, and even though they didn’t act on it, it was the main thing on their minds whenever they were in the same room. I felt like, for a slowburn story, their relationship didn't really come together in a way that felt natural or believable. There just wasn't that emotional connection, and it felt like everything they did was mostly based on physical attraction. 🫠
Also, I'm not really into the whole celebrity/reality TV thing in books, and Charlotte blew up as a reality show star a decade ago, but not in a great way.
The final 20% seemed to focus on her rough experience and her efforts to get over it, but honestly, that part wasn't really explored on the page. And the last 5% was just a bunch of time jumps. I feel like I missed out on really knowing how she actually moved on from what happened to her, and how this issue was handled by the people in the higher positions, both past and present. I just don't get why her viral moment was such a big deal in the story, only for it to be glossed over at the end. 🤷♀️
Anyway, it wasn't a bad story, but this could've been a few pages shorter, tbh.
Book info:
- ONS then slowburn
- Forced proximity
- Strangers to lovers
- No cheating, OW
- OMD (not really, but guys flirt with the h)
- Separation (days??)
- No V (both are experienced 🤭)
- HEA (2 yrs later, married)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 19, 2024
Okay, so I stayed up ALL NIGHT reading this and I have zero regrets! Let me tell you why...
This is a story that'll make your heart happy! It's about Charlotte, who gets hired to write a memoir about the super successful (and super hot) Aiden. But here's the twist - they already had the most amazing first encounter before all this started!
The best thing? The way they try to handle working together after their steamy first meeting. Like, imagine having an incredible night with someone and then having to interview them about their life story the next day. AWKWARD. But also... kind of perfect?
Can we talk about character growth? Because WOW. Watching Aiden slowly open up about his past and his relationship with his dad hit me right in the feels. And Charlotte? She's not just there to write his story - she actually helps him heal.
If you love romance with actual depth, this book is for you.
This is a story that'll make your heart happy! It's about Charlotte, who gets hired to write a memoir about the super successful (and super hot) Aiden. But here's the twist - they already had the most amazing first encounter before all this started!
The best thing? The way they try to handle working together after their steamy first meeting. Like, imagine having an incredible night with someone and then having to interview them about their life story the next day. AWKWARD. But also... kind of perfect?
Can we talk about character growth? Because WOW. Watching Aiden slowly open up about his past and his relationship with his dad hit me right in the feels. And Charlotte? She's not just there to write his story - she actually helps him heal.
If you love romance with actual depth, this book is for you.
December 19, 2025
“𝙃𝙚𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙧𝙞, 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮 ‘𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧’ 𝙗𝙮 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙁𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙙𝙤 𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙮” ₊𖦹 . ° 🎸
my god does she bring this man to his KNEES! ❤️🔥
𝙖 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙.. “𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙩” 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 …𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙞𝙧?? 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙞𝙧.. 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙛.. 🍸~
𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖 "𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙗𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙨" 𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 “𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨" 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙪𝙥. (𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 "𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨" 𝙗𝙩𝙬 😋)
𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨! ˚˖𓍢ִ໋💋✧˚.🍷⋆
‧⋅°💄 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙚
wow, Charlotte's backstory was so nicely done! I felt so sad for her and I ended up loving her so much.
she was soooo likeable and (I'll be the one to say it) RELATABLE!
I also just really liked reading her chapters, both characters in this book were so easily likeable smh I loved it.
"𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚," 𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙨.
... "𝙄'𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮." 🌹
‧⋅° 💌 𝘼𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣
Holy sweet talker.. 😍 this man was so amazing. he understands boundaries and in general he's just so perfect.
I was actually really intrested in him surfing and all the other things he doesn't have time for, definitely wishing there was a second book rn 💔.
"𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚, 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙚. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙙."
𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨!! ♥️
I really really enjoyed this book, it's honestly probably one of my favorite romance reads in 2025!!
thank you so much my bestie (@✨books_19✨) for buddy reading this book with me, I had so much fun!! so glad we read this books because without you I probably wouldn't have picked this up soon enough!! 🍒
ALSO CAN WE TALK ABOUT THIS BEAUTIFUL COVER FOR A SECOND??? 😻😻👏
𝙢𝙮 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 / 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙚
4/5🌶️!!
(5/5)⭐️🏄♂️
my god does she bring this man to his KNEES! ❤️🔥
𝙖 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙.. “𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙩” 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 …𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙞𝙧?? 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙞𝙧.. 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙛.. 🍸~
𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖 "𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙗𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙨" 𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 “𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨" 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙪𝙥. (𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 "𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨" 𝙗𝙩𝙬 😋)
𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨! ˚˖𓍢ִ໋💋✧˚.🍷⋆
‧⋅°💄 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙚
wow, Charlotte's backstory was so nicely done! I felt so sad for her and I ended up loving her so much.
she was soooo likeable and (I'll be the one to say it) RELATABLE!
I also just really liked reading her chapters, both characters in this book were so easily likeable smh I loved it.
"𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚," 𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙨.
... "𝙄'𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮." 🌹
‧⋅° 💌 𝘼𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣
Holy sweet talker.. 😍 this man was so amazing. he understands boundaries and in general he's just so perfect.
I was actually really intrested in him surfing and all the other things he doesn't have time for, definitely wishing there was a second book rn 💔.
"𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚, 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙚. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙙."
𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨!! ♥️
I really really enjoyed this book, it's honestly probably one of my favorite romance reads in 2025!!
thank you so much my bestie (@✨books_19✨) for buddy reading this book with me, I had so much fun!! so glad we read this books because without you I probably wouldn't have picked this up soon enough!! 🍒
ALSO CAN WE TALK ABOUT THIS BEAUTIFUL COVER FOR A SECOND??? 😻😻👏
𝙢𝙮 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 / 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙚
4/5🌶️!!
(5/5)⭐️🏄♂️
dnf
July 15, 2025"It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me" - DNF 29%
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This got an audio which came out on June 3oth, 2025
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This got an audio which came out on June 3oth, 2025
December 15, 2025
cute fun and spiiiiiiicy!! i had fun reading this 💜. Fell a little bit flat at the end but still worth the read! 3.5⭐️ and 4 🌶️
January 20, 2025
Al parecer por el ranking que tiene el libro yo soy una opinión impopular, pero se los juro que odie con todo mi corazón este libro.
Tenemos a dos protagonistas súper cliché, ella es una escritora de biografía y el CEO de una empresa de entretenimiento, enfocada en los reallity pero ambos esconden un oscuro pasado.
Ella participó en uno de esos reallity y fue un desastre a nivel nacional por todo lo que tuvo que aguantar para lograr tener dinero y el su padre es un criminal entonces todos quieren saber si él será igual o peor.
Ella es contratada para escribir su biografía y él no quiere que lo haga, pero antes de eso se conocieron en un hotel y tuvimos una noche muy feliz, ahora todo es medio incómodo.
Tuvimos literal casi 300 páginas de lo mismo, el deseándola, ella negándose para después de 3 segundos decir bueno va, luego arrepentidos, luego aceptando que se quieren, luego con miedo de que es temporal y alejándose, y así durante 300 páginas. Súper aburrido, fastidioso hasta un momento y nada memorable, lo único que puedo decir que vaya que spicy es, es lo único bueno que tiene. Aunque extremadamente largo y totalmente innecesario.
Tenemos a dos protagonistas súper cliché, ella es una escritora de biografía y el CEO de una empresa de entretenimiento, enfocada en los reallity pero ambos esconden un oscuro pasado.
Ella participó en uno de esos reallity y fue un desastre a nivel nacional por todo lo que tuvo que aguantar para lograr tener dinero y el su padre es un criminal entonces todos quieren saber si él será igual o peor.
Ella es contratada para escribir su biografía y él no quiere que lo haga, pero antes de eso se conocieron en un hotel y tuvimos una noche muy feliz, ahora todo es medio incómodo.
Tuvimos literal casi 300 páginas de lo mismo, el deseándola, ella negándose para después de 3 segundos decir bueno va, luego arrepentidos, luego aceptando que se quieren, luego con miedo de que es temporal y alejándose, y así durante 300 páginas. Súper aburrido, fastidioso hasta un momento y nada memorable, lo único que puedo decir que vaya que spicy es, es lo único bueno que tiene. Aunque extremadamente largo y totalmente innecesario.
October 16, 2025
I really enjoyed this book.💘
There’s a lot woven into this story. And while it’s wrapped in the guise of a romance between two completely different people, it gives you plenty to think about as you read.
The book touches on the ethics of reality TV — and what happens to those who, knowingly or not, become fuel for the media and social networks. It also explores themes of emotional trauma, coping mechanisms, and healing.
The two characters who meet on the pages of this novel go on a journey — from attraction and doubt to deep feelings and a mature, grounded relationship. It was fascinating to watch their growth, both in their connection with each other and in how they reconcile with their past and the world around them.
The only thing I’d change is that I’d make the book a bit shorter — but that doesn’t take away from how much I enjoyed reading it. I’ll definitely be checking out more of Olivia Hayle’s work.
There’s a lot woven into this story. And while it’s wrapped in the guise of a romance between two completely different people, it gives you plenty to think about as you read.
The book touches on the ethics of reality TV — and what happens to those who, knowingly or not, become fuel for the media and social networks. It also explores themes of emotional trauma, coping mechanisms, and healing.
The two characters who meet on the pages of this novel go on a journey — from attraction and doubt to deep feelings and a mature, grounded relationship. It was fascinating to watch their growth, both in their connection with each other and in how they reconcile with their past and the world around them.
The only thing I’d change is that I’d make the book a bit shorter — but that doesn’t take away from how much I enjoyed reading it. I’ll definitely be checking out more of Olivia Hayle’s work.
January 11, 2026
2 / 5 ⭐⭐
3.5 / 5 🌶️
Spicy chapters: 4, 5, 30, 34, 35, 38, 39, 43, 46, 47, 56, 57, 66,
First Person, Dual POV
Aiden (MMC) and Charlotte (FMC)
Pros:
The spicy scenes were hot, well written, and abundant 🥵😳. Several s*x toys were used.
Cons:
This book is waaay too long. The same topics (and "obstacles" for the MC's not being together) were repeated what seemed to me like a million times 😩🥱.
The nickname 'Chaos' that Adan gives Charlotte is so annoying and ridiculous, I just wanted to punch Adam in the face every time I heard it 😤.
Adan is not very charismatic. He's pretty annoying and plays games with the FMC too many times 🤨🙄, even after assuring Charlotte that he was not playing games🤦🏼♀️.
Aiden keeps calling Charlotte beautiful, which is nice. But it also gets old, because ok, we get it. He's finds her physically attractive, but the connection between the MC's feels shallow and surface level.
The MFC has a best friend from back home called Esme, but she's only mentioned towards the end of the book, in passing, when the 3rd act breakup happens. Why didn't Charlotte rely more on her friends and family?? This would've given depth to her character imo.
Final thoughts: I generally love the author's novels, but you can skip this one. It is, in one word: Meh.
Happy reading! 📚
3.5 / 5 🌶️
Spicy chapters: 4, 5, 30, 34, 35, 38, 39, 43, 46, 47, 56, 57, 66,
First Person, Dual POV
Aiden (MMC) and Charlotte (FMC)
Pros:
The spicy scenes were hot, well written, and abundant 🥵😳. Several s*x toys were used.
Cons:
This book is waaay too long. The same topics (and "obstacles" for the MC's not being together) were repeated what seemed to me like a million times 😩🥱.
The nickname 'Chaos' that Adan gives Charlotte is so annoying and ridiculous, I just wanted to punch Adam in the face every time I heard it 😤.
Adan is not very charismatic. He's pretty annoying and plays games with the FMC too many times 🤨🙄, even after assuring Charlotte that he was not playing games🤦🏼♀️.
Aiden keeps calling Charlotte beautiful, which is nice. But it also gets old, because ok, we get it. He's finds her physically attractive, but the connection between the MC's feels shallow and surface level.
The MFC has a best friend from back home called Esme, but she's only mentioned towards the end of the book, in passing, when the 3rd act breakup happens. Why didn't Charlotte rely more on her friends and family?? This would've given depth to her character imo.
Final thoughts: I generally love the author's novels, but you can skip this one. It is, in one word: Meh.
Happy reading! 📚
October 15, 2024
Olivia hayle has spun her magic and created yet another beautiful couple with their blisteringly hot romance!
Aiden and Charlotte have all you’d expect from Olivia, but then with a sprinkle of her fairy magic, their angst and spice are so unique and perfect for their relationship development and how they flourish as individuals.
Thank you Olivia hayle for an arc. <3
Aiden and Charlotte have all you’d expect from Olivia, but then with a sprinkle of her fairy magic, their angst and spice are so unique and perfect for their relationship development and how they flourish as individuals.
Thank you Olivia hayle for an arc. <3
November 19, 2024
★★★★½
เรื่องนี้ไม่กรัมปี้ซันชายน์อะไรทั้งนั้น ออกแนวเฟียสทั้งคู่ เวลาเถียงกันจริงจังทีคืออิฉันชอบมาก เอาความฉลาดมาฟาดใส่กันป้าบๆ สลับกันเพลี่ยงพล้ำ5555 แต่ก้ไม่ใช่ enemies to lovers นะ เพราะเจอกันคร้้งแรกเขาก้วันไนท์ฯ กันแล้วหนึ่ง (ซึ่งดีมากกก บะลั่กมากกก จะตายๆๆ) ทีนี้พอได้มาเจอกันอีกทีในฐานะนายจ้างลูกจ้างมันก้เลยเก่บอาการกันไม่ค่อยจะอยุ่ (and ofc he fell first 🌝)
พระเอกเปนซีอีโอบอสัดหย่ายยย ส่วนนางเอกเปน ghostwriter เขียน memoir ให้คนดังมาเปนสิบ ละคราวนี้โดนจ้างให้มาเขียน memoir ให้พระเอก โดยที่พระเอกไม่เตมใจ โดนบอร์ดบริหารบีบมา ทีนี้มันเลยเปน working relationship ที่ประหลาด นางเอกก้อยากได้ข้อมูลจากพระเอกเพื่อมาเขียนงาน ซึ่งพระเอกก้ไม่ให้ เลี่ยงคำถามไปเรื่อย บางทีก้เปลี่ยนเรื่องมาถามเรื่องชีวิตนางเอกแทน นางเอกก้หงุดหงิด ด่าพระเอกในใจว่าน่ารำคาญบ่อยมาก55555 ก้ไปอ่านเอานะว่านางเอกง้างปากพระเอกได้ยังไง555
เราชอบนางเอกอ่า strong, independent, witty, intelligent ชอบรายละเอียดงาน memoirist ของชีที่นข.ใส่มาด้วย เวลาเปนฉากทำงานหรือฉากที่นางเอกเล่าถึงความชอบในอาชีพตัวเองทีไรจะรุ้สึกทุกทีว่านางเอกเขาเท่จังเลยน้า
ส่วนพระเอกดาร์กทอลแอนด์แฮนซัม ตามปกนั่นล่ะ protective possessive บุ๊คบอยเฟรนด์แมททีเรี่ยล แต่ก้มีความดื้อความเจ้าเล่ห์ความบอสซี่ในแบบผู้บริหารระดับสูง ซึ่งนิสัยตรงนี้ก้โดนนางเอกฟาดไปหลายทีอยุ่5555
ปมล้ำดี โดยเฉพาะของนางเอก มันใหม่สำหรับเราอะ แอบคิดว่า not for everyone แต่เราชอบ ชอบมาก อินนนน มีอารมณ์ร่วมกะนางเอกสุดๆ
แตตตตตตตตตต่ ช่วงท้ายมัน anticlimatic ไปหน่อยแหละ มันก้ fulfilling in a way ในแง่ที่นางเอกก้าวข้ามตรงนั้นมาได้แบบสวยงาม แต่เราว่ามันเอามาขยายและขยี้ได้เยอะกว่านี้อีก เช่น คนที่เกี่ยวข้องได้รับผลอะไรบ้างงี้ แทบไม่พูดถึง / healing journey ของนางเอกก้รวบรัดไปนิดนึงอ่า ทั้งๆ ที่ยาวเกือบจะห้าร้อยหน้าอยุ่ละะ
สรุปก้คือในด้าน romance กับด้าน character development คือเริ่ดดดดด เริ้บ แค่ตอนท้ายๆ อาจแผ่วไปหน่อยไม่ค่อยสมกะที่ปูมา ใจนึงอยากปัดเป็นสี่ดาวถ้วน แต่เราก้ดันชอบหลายอย่างในเรื่องจนเออๆ 4.5 it is
อยากลองไปอ่านเรื่องอื่นของนข.คนนี้อยุ่นะ
spice: 3.5/5
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เรื่องนี้ไม่กรัมปี้ซันชายน์อะไรทั้งนั้น ออกแนวเฟียสทั้งคู่ เวลาเถียงกันจริงจังทีคืออิฉันชอบมาก เอาความฉลาดมาฟาดใส่กันป้าบๆ สลับกันเพลี่ยงพล้ำ5555 แต่ก้ไม่ใช่ enemies to lovers นะ เพราะเจอกันคร้้งแรกเขาก้วันไนท์ฯ กันแล้วหนึ่ง (ซึ่งดีมากกก บะลั่กมากกก จะตายๆๆ) ทีนี้พอได้มาเจอกันอีกทีในฐานะนายจ้างลูกจ้างมันก้เลยเก่บอาการกันไม่ค่อยจะอยุ่ (and ofc he fell first 🌝)
พระเอกเปนซีอีโอบอสัดหย่ายยย ส่วนนางเอกเปน ghostwriter เขียน memoir ให้คนดังมาเปนสิบ ละคราวนี้โดนจ้างให้มาเขียน memoir ให้พระเอก โดยที่พระเอกไม่เตมใจ โดนบอร์ดบริหารบีบมา ทีนี้มันเลยเปน working relationship ที่ประหลาด นางเอกก้อยากได้ข้อมูลจากพระเอกเพื่อมาเขียนงาน ซึ่งพระเอกก้ไม่ให้ เลี่ยงคำถามไปเรื่อย บางทีก้เปลี่ยนเรื่องมาถามเรื่องชีวิตนางเอกแทน นางเอกก้หงุดหงิด ด่าพระเอกในใจว่าน่ารำคาญบ่อยมาก55555 ก้ไปอ่านเอานะว่านางเอกง้างปากพระเอกได้ยังไง555
เราชอบนางเอกอ่า strong, independent, witty, intelligent ชอบรายละเอียดงาน memoirist ของชีที่นข.ใส่มาด้วย เวลาเปนฉากทำงานหรือฉากที่นางเอกเล่าถึงความชอบในอาชีพตัวเองทีไรจะรุ้สึกทุกทีว่านางเอกเขาเท่จังเลยน้า
ส่วนพระเอกดาร์กทอลแอนด์แฮนซัม ตามปกนั่นล่ะ protective possessive บุ๊คบอยเฟรนด์แมททีเรี่ยล แต่ก้มีความดื้อความเจ้าเล่ห์ความบอสซี่ในแบบผู้บริหารระดับสูง ซึ่งนิสัยตรงนี้ก้โดนนางเอกฟาดไปหลายทีอยุ่5555
ปมล้ำดี โดยเฉพาะของนางเอก มันใหม่สำหรับเราอะ แอบคิดว่า not for everyone แต่เราชอบ ชอบมาก อินนนน มีอารมณ์ร่วมกะนางเอกสุดๆ
แตตตตตตตตตต่ ช่วงท้ายมัน anticlimatic ไปหน่อยแหละ มันก้ fulfilling in a way ในแง่ที่นางเอกก้าวข้ามตรงนั้นมาได้แบบสวยงาม แต่เราว่ามันเอามาขยายและขยี้ได้เยอะกว่านี้อีก เช่น คนที่เกี่ยวข้องได้รับผลอะไรบ้างงี้ แทบไม่พูดถึง / healing journey ของนางเอกก้รวบรัดไปนิดนึงอ่า ทั้งๆ ที่ยาวเกือบจะห้าร้อยหน้าอยุ่ละะ
สรุปก้คือในด้าน romance กับด้าน character development คือเริ่ดดดดด เริ้บ แค่ตอนท้ายๆ อาจแผ่วไปหน่อยไม่ค่อยสมกะที่ปูมา ใจนึงอยากปัดเป็นสี่ดาวถ้วน แต่เราก้ดันชอบหลายอย่างในเรื่องจนเออๆ 4.5 it is
อยากลองไปอ่านเรื่องอื่นของนข.คนนี้อยุ่นะ
spice: 3.5/5
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October 20, 2024
𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲.
Starting this book, I knew I would love it because I adore Olivia's writing style. But I didn't expect to be so impressed by the unbridled feelings, the vivid emotions, the way the characters in the book learned to fight for themselves, their happiness, their opinions, how they changed not only their lives but also, I think, the lives of other people for the better.
One night, one mistake made by the hotel administration threw hope for happiness into Aiden and Charlotte's lives. This spark between them burned from the first meeting and it turned out to be what these two needed.
𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦, 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐞.
Aiden's story is really hard, the burden of his father's mistakes that Aiden took on is beyond words, it can break a man. But this man turned out to be courageous, strong, incredibly smart and resilient. The same goes for his feelings for Charlotte. He was not only crazy about her, her presence, her incredibility, but also supported her every step of the way. This support is something incredible. He gave her his attention, warmed her soul, and wanted to take away her pain with all his heart. Yes, the man is a bit bossy, but damn it, that's what makes him beautiful. He took my heart with his sincerity and love for his loved ones.
𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞.
Charlotte was a victim of the media who managed to get out and survive, but scarred and intimidated. In fact, her story made me think about all those people who have been humiliated for life on TV screens just for the laughs of others. It's so horrible, it's so bitter, you want to cry because of it. But with the support of faithful people, she was able to let go of her pain and channel it into a good cause.
Along with this pain, she was afraid of getting burned in her relationships with men. The way Charlotte tried her best to emotionally wall herself off from Aiden looked like self-destruction and self-protection at the same time. But this man was able to melt her ice - he put his heart in front of her and let her decide what to do with it. God, how sensual it was.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞. 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐯𝐞.
Charlotte and Aidan were both victims of a harsh media and society, but both were able to come out of it as winners. Their feelings, their sincerity and devotion united their souls, warmed them, gave them a real home, happiness, enjoyment of life and each other. They fascinated me, made my blood pressure rise, brought me to tears several times, but gave me an incredible boost of energy, peace and love. I sincerely thank the author for this sensual story.
❧ 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 ❧
4,5/5⭐️
Starting this book, I knew I would love it because I adore Olivia's writing style. But I didn't expect to be so impressed by the unbridled feelings, the vivid emotions, the way the characters in the book learned to fight for themselves, their happiness, their opinions, how they changed not only their lives but also, I think, the lives of other people for the better.
One night, one mistake made by the hotel administration threw hope for happiness into Aiden and Charlotte's lives. This spark between them burned from the first meeting and it turned out to be what these two needed.
𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦, 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐞.
Aiden's story is really hard, the burden of his father's mistakes that Aiden took on is beyond words, it can break a man. But this man turned out to be courageous, strong, incredibly smart and resilient. The same goes for his feelings for Charlotte. He was not only crazy about her, her presence, her incredibility, but also supported her every step of the way. This support is something incredible. He gave her his attention, warmed her soul, and wanted to take away her pain with all his heart. Yes, the man is a bit bossy, but damn it, that's what makes him beautiful. He took my heart with his sincerity and love for his loved ones.
𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞.
Charlotte was a victim of the media who managed to get out and survive, but scarred and intimidated. In fact, her story made me think about all those people who have been humiliated for life on TV screens just for the laughs of others. It's so horrible, it's so bitter, you want to cry because of it. But with the support of faithful people, she was able to let go of her pain and channel it into a good cause.
Along with this pain, she was afraid of getting burned in her relationships with men. The way Charlotte tried her best to emotionally wall herself off from Aiden looked like self-destruction and self-protection at the same time. But this man was able to melt her ice - he put his heart in front of her and let her decide what to do with it. God, how sensual it was.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞. 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐯𝐞.
Charlotte and Aidan were both victims of a harsh media and society, but both were able to come out of it as winners. Their feelings, their sincerity and devotion united their souls, warmed them, gave them a real home, happiness, enjoyment of life and each other. They fascinated me, made my blood pressure rise, brought me to tears several times, but gave me an incredible boost of energy, peace and love. I sincerely thank the author for this sensual story.
❧ 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 ❧
4,5/5⭐️
October 17, 2024
I was extremely lucky and honoured to beta read this last month and reading the finalised version of Aiden + Charlotte’s story made me fall in love with them all over again. This may be my favourite book Olivia has written to date. It was unique and refreshing in the best way. She manages to balance the beautifully soft romance, sizzling chemistry, witty humour, emotional depth and character growth to put together an incredibly heartwarming story that pulls at your heart strings.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: billionaire CEO, one night stand, forced proximity, secret identity, boy obsessed, LA setting.
I am a sucker for a good meet cute and this one is a favourite! All I’m going to say is
⊹ a hotel room mix up
⊹ self care with shower head
⊹ a game of strip poker…
I was immediately intrigued by these characters and absolutely loved their instant easy banter, the chemistry and comfort they had with one another. Olivia writes some of the most swoon worthy men I’ve ever read and she has truely outdone herself with Aiden. If you love a man who is down bad, buckle up because Aiden may one of the swooniest mmc’s I’ve read, ever. He is a broody billionaire businessman who’s mad at the world and everyone in it but absolutely melts for our girl Charlotte. For her, he’s not the important CEO, he’s 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘈𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯 and I loved that so much.
Charlotte is strong and independent and I admired her so much. She wasn’t intimidated by Aiden, going toe to toe with him and calling him on his bullshit. I loved how her past and story was revealed in this, you could feel her emotions and vulnerability through the pages and I even shed a few tears for her.
Aiden saw her, like 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙖𝙬 her but didn’t rush her into revealing anything she wasn’t ready to. He was so patient and understanding, giving her the time and trust to open up when she was ready. He did everything at her pace, while building her up and showing her just how strong she was. And while he saw her, she was seeing him right back. The chemistry between these two was on another level but had a level of pure affection. They were inevitable and I loved every part of their journey to their HEA together.
One of my favourite things in a romance is the love confession, and Aiden’s is a standout for me. The way he laid himself bare for Charlotte, letting her lead and willing to do whatever it took to just be by her side was everything.
Thank you Olivia Hayle for the honour of beta + arc reading this. I love being part of your team 🫶
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: billionaire CEO, one night stand, forced proximity, secret identity, boy obsessed, LA setting.
I am a sucker for a good meet cute and this one is a favourite! All I’m going to say is
⊹ a hotel room mix up
⊹ self care with shower head
⊹ a game of strip poker…
I was immediately intrigued by these characters and absolutely loved their instant easy banter, the chemistry and comfort they had with one another. Olivia writes some of the most swoon worthy men I’ve ever read and she has truely outdone herself with Aiden. If you love a man who is down bad, buckle up because Aiden may one of the swooniest mmc’s I’ve read, ever. He is a broody billionaire businessman who’s mad at the world and everyone in it but absolutely melts for our girl Charlotte. For her, he’s not the important CEO, he’s 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘈𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯 and I loved that so much.
Charlotte is strong and independent and I admired her so much. She wasn’t intimidated by Aiden, going toe to toe with him and calling him on his bullshit. I loved how her past and story was revealed in this, you could feel her emotions and vulnerability through the pages and I even shed a few tears for her.
Aiden saw her, like 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙖𝙬 her but didn’t rush her into revealing anything she wasn’t ready to. He was so patient and understanding, giving her the time and trust to open up when she was ready. He did everything at her pace, while building her up and showing her just how strong she was. And while he saw her, she was seeing him right back. The chemistry between these two was on another level but had a level of pure affection. They were inevitable and I loved every part of their journey to their HEA together.
One of my favourite things in a romance is the love confession, and Aiden’s is a standout for me. The way he laid himself bare for Charlotte, letting her lead and willing to do whatever it took to just be by her side was everything.
Thank you Olivia Hayle for the honour of beta + arc reading this. I love being part of your team 🫶
December 23, 2024
สั้นๆ: สนุกมากกก ดูคนเค้ารักกัน ตอนจบแผ่วไปนิส
ยาวๆ: เรื่องนี้สนุกมาก อ่านแล้วหยุดตัวเองไม่ได้ ติดหนึบหนับ กลับมาอ่านนิยายอิ้งในรอบหลายเดือน เป็นหนึ่งในเรื่องที่ชอบที่สุดเลย นักเขียนเขียนปมออกมาได้ดีมาก แถมมันเป็นอะไรที่รีเลทกับปัจจุบันมาก
นางเอก Charlotte เป็นนักเขียน ghostwriter เขียน memoir คนดังต่างๆ ดันจับพลัดจับพลูได้มาเขียนหนังสือ memoir ให้พระเอกที่เคยไป one night ด้วย เปิดเรื่องมาก็คือฉ่ำมากกก อ่านไปปิดหน้าไป 😆 ส่วนพระเอก Aiden เป็นซีอีโอบริษัทที่ไม่ได้อยากให้ใครมารู้ชีวิตส่วนตัวมาก แต่ก็มีข้อตกลงที่ต้องแลกมา เลยจำใจยอมเปิดเผยชีวิตด้านนี้ของตัวเอง
เรื่องนี้คือชอบคาแรคเตอร์ของทั้งพระนางเท่าๆกัน(บางเรื่องจะเอนไปทางนางเอกหรือพระเอกมากกว่า) กินกันไม่ลง นางเอกคือสวย เก่ง สตรอง ส่วนพระเอกคือพ่อไมโครเวฟมาก ใดๆคือชอบพระเอกที่เป็นซีอีโออยู่แล้ว ส่วนฉากเซ็กซี่ก็คือทำถึงมาก ต้องหรี่ไฟหน้าจออ่าน 😆😆
ชอบการที่นักเขียนสอดแทรกเรื่องที่เกี่ยวกับสังคมออนไลน์มากๆ ว่าคนเราโดนตัดสินโดยที่ไม่ได้รับรู้ another side of story มีอยู่เยอะมากๆ ซึ่งเข้ากับสมัยปัจจุบันกาลมาก
อีกสิ่งที่ชอบคือ ดีเทลของอาชีพของพระเอกนางเอก นักเขียนใส่มาได้แบบพอดิบพอดีมากๆ กลมกล่อม ไม่มากเกินไม่น้อยเกินไป มีความสมจริง
ยาวๆ: เรื่องนี้สนุกมาก อ่านแล้วหยุดตัวเองไม่ได้ ติดหนึบหนับ กลับมาอ่านนิยายอิ้งในรอบหลายเดือน เป็นหนึ่งในเรื่องที่ชอบที่สุดเลย นักเขียนเขียนปมออกมาได้ดีมาก แถมมันเป็นอะไรที่รีเลทกับปัจจุบันมาก
นางเอก Charlotte เป็นนักเขียน ghostwriter เขียน memoir คนดังต่างๆ ดันจับพลัดจับพลูได้มาเขียนหนังสือ memoir ให้พระเอกที่เคยไป one night ด้วย เปิดเรื่องมาก็คือฉ่ำมากกก อ่านไปปิดหน้าไป 😆 ส่วนพระเอก Aiden เป็นซีอีโอบริษัทที่ไม่ได้อยากให้ใครมารู้ชีวิตส่วนตัวมาก แต่ก็มีข้อตกลงที่ต้องแลกมา เลยจำใจยอมเปิดเผยชีวิตด้านนี้ของตัวเอง
เรื่องนี้คือชอบคาแรคเตอร์ของทั้งพระนางเท่าๆกัน(บางเรื่องจะเอนไปทางนางเอกหรือพระเอกมากกว่า) กินกันไม่ลง นางเอกคือสวย เก่ง สตรอง ส่วนพระเอกคือพ่อไมโครเวฟมาก ใดๆคือชอบพระเอกที่เป็นซีอีโออยู่แล้ว ส่วนฉากเซ็กซี่ก็คือทำถึงมาก ต้องหรี่ไฟหน้าจออ่าน 😆😆
ชอบการที่นักเขียนสอดแทรกเรื่องที่เกี่ยวกับสังคมออนไลน์มากๆ ว่าคนเราโดนตัดสินโดยที่ไม่ได้รับรู้ another side of story มีอยู่เยอะมากๆ ซึ่งเข้ากับสมัยปัจจุบันกาลมาก
อีกสิ่งที่ชอบคือ ดีเทลของอาชีพของพระเอกนางเอก นักเขียนใส่มาได้แบบพอดิบพอดีมากๆ กลมกล่อม ไม่มากเกินไม่น้อยเกินไป มีความสมจริง
November 11, 2024
(2.75 ⭐️) Mi mayor conflicto con este libro es lo EXCESIVAMENTE LARGO que es, de una forma súper innecesaria. No es una historia novedosa, de hecho, la he leído antes porque es una COMBINACIÓN DE CLICHÉS andante. Los personajes no tienen personalidad ni sobresalen en nada, el romance es mediocre (INSTA LOVE) y encima tiene dos epílogos ¿¿por?? En fin, que decepcionante.
October 25, 2024
Between the Lines by Olivia Hayle is a page-turner filled with passion, secrets, and a delicious dose of drama! 😍 When our heroine finds out her one-night stand is actually Aiden Hartman—the billionaire who once turned her life upside down—she’s in for the surprise of a lifetime. Now, she’s living in his glamorous Bel-Air mansion, writing his memoir, and discovering their chemistry is stronger than ever! 💥 Their fiery banter, movie premieres, and steamy late-night conversations make this book so much fun. And Aiden’s deal? He’ll share his secrets if she shares hers… oh, the suspense! 😉 If you’re looking for a romance with humor, heat, and second chances, this one’s a must-read! ❤️📖
November 13, 2024
“―¿Estás enamorado de mí? ―susurro.
Él inclina la cabeza en un gesto de asentimiento.
―Me has arruinado por completo, Caos. No hay nadie más para mí.”
Que vivan los hombres (en los libros) (en la vida real los odio).
Él inclina la cabeza en un gesto de asentimiento.
―Me has arruinado por completo, Caos. No hay nadie más para mí.”
Que vivan los hombres (en los libros) (en la vida real los odio).
December 30, 2024
my last book this year and I like it 🥹
October 26, 2025
3.3 ⭐
Fast and enjoyable.
Sizzling 😏
Not the best book in the world in terms of how it involved me personally, but it did examine fame as a social element in a pretty interesting way, having both characters infamous for something in their past.
Aside that, a pretty lovable love story (their dynamic was fun to read) but one I think won't stay too long in my head... it's just a subjective factor🤷🏼♀️
BUT I do suggest every romance lover out there to give this a try, as it's been a fantastic company these last two days ♥️
Fast and enjoyable.
Sizzling 😏
Not the best book in the world in terms of how it involved me personally, but it did examine fame as a social element in a pretty interesting way, having both characters infamous for something in their past.
Aside that, a pretty lovable love story (their dynamic was fun to read) but one I think won't stay too long in my head... it's just a subjective factor🤷🏼♀️
BUT I do suggest every romance lover out there to give this a try, as it's been a fantastic company these last two days ♥️
October 16, 2024
This a story about the (long) journey to self acceptance.
I first enjoyed the author with her light easy office/billionaire romance. But she has now blossomed and her books are becoming more deep and personal.
I loved Aiden & Charlotte story from the beginning… and who wouldn’t with those first chapters 😅 🌶️🌶️
They both have their own story and demons to fight but they meet in the middle… You have to accept your past and the mistakes you made or even, sometimes, somebody’s else mistakes because they became who you are.
I am not really into reality TV but I can understand the damage it can cause.
I had a lovely time with Aiden & Charlotte.
This is a safe story with no cheating/no OW drama
He falls first
A tiny break up of 2 days
I first enjoyed the author with her light easy office/billionaire romance. But she has now blossomed and her books are becoming more deep and personal.
I loved Aiden & Charlotte story from the beginning… and who wouldn’t with those first chapters 😅 🌶️🌶️
They both have their own story and demons to fight but they meet in the middle… You have to accept your past and the mistakes you made or even, sometimes, somebody’s else mistakes because they became who you are.
I am not really into reality TV but I can understand the damage it can cause.
I had a lovely time with Aiden & Charlotte.
This is a safe story with no cheating/no OW drama
He falls first
A tiny break up of 2 days
Want to read
November 1, 2024Instagram smut scene excerpts get me everytime…
December 18, 2025
oh my god i’m in shock at how good this book was
i loved all the characters and the plot everything was chefs kiss
i loved all the characters and the plot everything was chefs kiss
August 2, 2025
i binged it but it was trashy af and the writing was a bit how-ya-goin.
recommend, lol.
recommend, lol.
October 23, 2024
finalmente un libro di Olivia in grado di tenere testa a Best Enemies Forever nella mia lista di gradimento.
un second chance dopo una one night stand (di solito non proprio il genere di premessa che preferisco, ma mi son detta Dai, fidiamoci di lei ancora una volta), nel senso che si incontrano per caso nella loro stanza d'albergo, assegnata appunto ad entrambi, per errore. lui (Aiden) la becca (Charlotte) in un momento abbastanza intimo sotto la doccia, decidono di giocarsi a poker il diritto di rimanere nella stanza, poker che poi diventa strip poker, che poi come naturale conseguenza finisce in una one night stand. lei lascia il numero a lui, nonostante entrambi dicano di non cercare relazioni serie/oltre una botta e via, solo che lui confonde i 4 di lei con dei 9, pensando di essere risultato un fastidio tanto da farle lasciare un numero falso, e lei pensa di doversela mettere via e che lui, in fondo, non fosse poi cosi interessato a lei.
balzo in avanti e ci troviamo lei, ghostwriter in attesa di poter scrivere un suo libro, che ha firmato un contratto per l'ennesima biografia senza sapere su chi effettivamente debba scriverla. e chi sarà mai se non, appunto, l'altro protagonista della nottata di cui ho parlato sopra? piccolo spoiler sulla trama:
carino, scritto bene come sempre, mi sono piaciute le battutine che si son scambiati nella parte mi hai dato il numero sbagliato/non mi hai richiamata, il primo capitolo onestamente me lo appenderei in camera da quanto e' partito con il botto, bello anche il colpo di scena e il dramma, come sempre io grande sottona per gli uomini che, una volta venuti a conoscenza delle persone che hanno fatto un torto in passato alla loro amata, decidono di prendere in mano la situazione, what can I say, sono una donna semplice. lui la definizione di man obsessed, proprio non esiste un momento in cui lei possa dire, razionalmente (irrazionalmente invece ce la fa benissimo), “quest'uomo non mi vuole”.
“Celibacy it is,” I say and extend my hand.
Aiden looks at it for a long moment before shaking his head.
“Thats the last thing I would want to shake hands with you on, Chaos.” But he fits his large hand to mine, and a rush of heat races through me at the contact. “To not dating anyone else.”
“That’s not what I said,” I say.
But our hands bob, intertwined.
His lips curve. “Isn’t it?”
*
“Tell me you don’t want me. That I’m alone in feeling like this.”
*
“That’s selfish, all of that. But you asked me, so there it is, Charlotte. I am a selfish man. I’ve been given a lot in life, and here I am, asking for more. Asking for you. Because god help me, I’d give up everything else if it means you’ll be mine.”
un second chance dopo una one night stand (di solito non proprio il genere di premessa che preferisco, ma mi son detta Dai, fidiamoci di lei ancora una volta), nel senso che si incontrano per caso nella loro stanza d'albergo, assegnata appunto ad entrambi, per errore. lui (Aiden) la becca (Charlotte) in un momento abbastanza intimo sotto la doccia, decidono di giocarsi a poker il diritto di rimanere nella stanza, poker che poi diventa strip poker, che poi come naturale conseguenza finisce in una one night stand. lei lascia il numero a lui, nonostante entrambi dicano di non cercare relazioni serie/oltre una botta e via, solo che lui confonde i 4 di lei con dei 9, pensando di essere risultato un fastidio tanto da farle lasciare un numero falso, e lei pensa di doversela mettere via e che lui, in fondo, non fosse poi cosi interessato a lei.
balzo in avanti e ci troviamo lei, ghostwriter in attesa di poter scrivere un suo libro, che ha firmato un contratto per l'ennesima biografia senza sapere su chi effettivamente debba scriverla. e chi sarà mai se non, appunto, l'altro protagonista della nottata di cui ho parlato sopra? piccolo spoiler sulla trama:
carino, scritto bene come sempre, mi sono piaciute le battutine che si son scambiati nella parte mi hai dato il numero sbagliato/non mi hai richiamata, il primo capitolo onestamente me lo appenderei in camera da quanto e' partito con il botto, bello anche il colpo di scena e il dramma, come sempre io grande sottona per gli uomini che, una volta venuti a conoscenza delle persone che hanno fatto un torto in passato alla loro amata, decidono di prendere in mano la situazione, what can I say, sono una donna semplice. lui la definizione di man obsessed, proprio non esiste un momento in cui lei possa dire, razionalmente (irrazionalmente invece ce la fa benissimo), “quest'uomo non mi vuole”.
“Celibacy it is,” I say and extend my hand.
Aiden looks at it for a long moment before shaking his head.
“Thats the last thing I would want to shake hands with you on, Chaos.” But he fits his large hand to mine, and a rush of heat races through me at the contact. “To not dating anyone else.”
“That’s not what I said,” I say.
But our hands bob, intertwined.
His lips curve. “Isn’t it?”
*
“Tell me you don’t want me. That I’m alone in feeling like this.”
*
“That’s selfish, all of that. But you asked me, so there it is, Charlotte. I am a selfish man. I’ve been given a lot in life, and here I am, asking for more. Asking for you. Because god help me, I’d give up everything else if it means you’ll be mine.”
November 25, 2024
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you BookSirens and Olivia Hayle for letting me read and review! :) <3
I had an absolute blast with this book. A cute romance - though layered with drama, much like an onion. Aiden and Charlotte were phenomenal characters to read. I cannot express how nice it was to read characters with no glaring red flags that were being outrageously toxic throughout the novel. I will say that I think beyond the one night stand and maybe one or two others towards the end this book could have done well without the amount of times they had sex. Basically trying to say badly that it could have been less smut genre more fluff - it got a bit distracting. The literal only other thing I was slightly sad about was the fact there were scenes - like telling her parents about their relationship - that were done off the page. The reality show aspect to the show with her past was great tension in the book. I cannot sing the praises of this enough. Especially the ethos the characters are talking about - I HAVE BEEN ON THAT TRAIN FOR SO LONG. I’m so glad the treatment of reality stars and their lack of support was a theme. If anything I wish it was longer to make more room for that, the relationship without so much sex, and following the outcomes of everything her and Aiden do to overcome and better the problems thrown in her path in the past.
I had an absolute blast with this book. A cute romance - though layered with drama, much like an onion. Aiden and Charlotte were phenomenal characters to read. I cannot express how nice it was to read characters with no glaring red flags that were being outrageously toxic throughout the novel. I will say that I think beyond the one night stand and maybe one or two others towards the end this book could have done well without the amount of times they had sex. Basically trying to say badly that it could have been less smut genre more fluff - it got a bit distracting. The literal only other thing I was slightly sad about was the fact there were scenes - like telling her parents about their relationship - that were done off the page. The reality show aspect to the show with her past was great tension in the book. I cannot sing the praises of this enough. Especially the ethos the characters are talking about - I HAVE BEEN ON THAT TRAIN FOR SO LONG. I’m so glad the treatment of reality stars and their lack of support was a theme. If anything I wish it was longer to make more room for that, the relationship without so much sex, and following the outcomes of everything her and Aiden do to overcome and better the problems thrown in her path in the past.
November 27, 2024
3.00 ⭐️
FINALLY, I FINISH IT
FINALLY, I FINISH IT
March 24, 2025
Between the Lines by Olivia Hayle
⭐️⭐️⭐️.75 (super duper close to 4)
🌶️🌶️🌶️
‘Between the Lines’ is the passionate and inspiring telling of Charlotte and Aiden. The two first meet in Utah under peculiar circumstances—specifically, Aiden catching Charlotte pleasuring herself in his hotel room. Once shame has wavered for Charlotte, the two play a game of poker that leads to clothes on the floor, bedsheets rustled, and the promise for a future date on a signed pad with Charlotte’s number. Unfortunately, Aiden never calls, leaving Charlotte to reminiscence on the one night where she experienced the best pleasure.
Two weeks later in LA, Charlotte and Aiden meet again however, under professional conditions. Ghost writer, Charlotte Gray, is to write the memoir for Titan Media CEO, Aiden Hartman, in order to mitigate the bad media from his father’s tax fraud criminal sentence. ‘Between The Lines’ is a honest novel, that exhibits individual character development from traumatic pasts, whilst allowing readers to journey in a love story of two people who desperately crave one another.
Charlotte and Aiden meet in unprecedented circumstances, which aids in their playful night of passion and intimacy. The two’s initial meeting is nothing short of playful and entertaining for the reader, providing plenty of personality in Aiden’s dominant presence and Charlotte’s confidence in her sexuality. As the novel progresses, and the two find themselves in close-proximity, the sexual tension is imminent. The author is skillful in maintaining entertainment and longing at least in their love story, that has readers kicking their feet, awaiting for the next milestone in their relationship. Aiden’s sharp tongue and Charlotte’s indisputable attraction for the CEO, provide significant clarity to a relationship that is guarded by a professional relationship and history. I absolutely adored how the romance was articulated in this novel, and the integrity that was maintained from start to finish.
As Charlotte maintains close ties in the world of Aiden, herself and the reader come to understand the demands of being a CEO after a notorious fraud scheme. Aiden shows great resilience by masking his tiresome feelings of leading one of the largest media companies in the world. Correspondingly, Charlotte’s strength to make a story for a company who had a hand in her social media demise in the past is highly regarded by the audience. Whilst the characters do not necessarily go through a significant turnover within the novel, readers have to admire their individual experiences in overcoming hardship and their ability to adapt to the world that had threatened them before.
Olivia Hayle deliberately uses the characters as an actor to invite the audience to understand Charlotte and Aiden more. Instead of the typical internal monologue that bears all to the reader—which is still a part of this book—the author utilises questioning in the early stages of the relationship to allow conversation on their personalities and childhood. It also helps that the premise of the plot is about a writer, hence, the intentionality behind understanding Aiden more is evident.
Unfortunately, whilst there were many great components of this novel, its length mitigated the rating a lot. Prior to Charlotte and Aiden’s second-time intimacy, there was a lull in the plot—where no plot development seemed to occur and the entertainment was purely driven on the sexual tension between the two. It was quite boring in the 20-40% mark, and I truly believe a lot of it could have been cut down.
As the ending nears, the traits once loved in Aiden—his ability to control and possess the attention of the world—comes to the detriment of their relationship. Both parties are required to push their “ego” aside in a circumstance where the reaction is out of their control. ‘Between The Lines’ is excellently executed novel. It is very clear that the author was intentional in how she created characters and the scenes she implemented to avail their uniqueness. The intimacy and passion between Aiden and Charlotte was one of the greatest successes in the novel, and luckily the reader is provided plenty of their moments. I thoroughly enjoyed my journey in this novel, and whilst it did take time, it was worth it in the end.
⭐️⭐️⭐️.75 (super duper close to 4)
🌶️🌶️🌶️
‘Between the Lines’ is the passionate and inspiring telling of Charlotte and Aiden. The two first meet in Utah under peculiar circumstances—specifically, Aiden catching Charlotte pleasuring herself in his hotel room. Once shame has wavered for Charlotte, the two play a game of poker that leads to clothes on the floor, bedsheets rustled, and the promise for a future date on a signed pad with Charlotte’s number. Unfortunately, Aiden never calls, leaving Charlotte to reminiscence on the one night where she experienced the best pleasure.
Two weeks later in LA, Charlotte and Aiden meet again however, under professional conditions. Ghost writer, Charlotte Gray, is to write the memoir for Titan Media CEO, Aiden Hartman, in order to mitigate the bad media from his father’s tax fraud criminal sentence. ‘Between The Lines’ is a honest novel, that exhibits individual character development from traumatic pasts, whilst allowing readers to journey in a love story of two people who desperately crave one another.
Charlotte and Aiden meet in unprecedented circumstances, which aids in their playful night of passion and intimacy. The two’s initial meeting is nothing short of playful and entertaining for the reader, providing plenty of personality in Aiden’s dominant presence and Charlotte’s confidence in her sexuality. As the novel progresses, and the two find themselves in close-proximity, the sexual tension is imminent. The author is skillful in maintaining entertainment and longing at least in their love story, that has readers kicking their feet, awaiting for the next milestone in their relationship. Aiden’s sharp tongue and Charlotte’s indisputable attraction for the CEO, provide significant clarity to a relationship that is guarded by a professional relationship and history. I absolutely adored how the romance was articulated in this novel, and the integrity that was maintained from start to finish.
As Charlotte maintains close ties in the world of Aiden, herself and the reader come to understand the demands of being a CEO after a notorious fraud scheme. Aiden shows great resilience by masking his tiresome feelings of leading one of the largest media companies in the world. Correspondingly, Charlotte’s strength to make a story for a company who had a hand in her social media demise in the past is highly regarded by the audience. Whilst the characters do not necessarily go through a significant turnover within the novel, readers have to admire their individual experiences in overcoming hardship and their ability to adapt to the world that had threatened them before.
Olivia Hayle deliberately uses the characters as an actor to invite the audience to understand Charlotte and Aiden more. Instead of the typical internal monologue that bears all to the reader—which is still a part of this book—the author utilises questioning in the early stages of the relationship to allow conversation on their personalities and childhood. It also helps that the premise of the plot is about a writer, hence, the intentionality behind understanding Aiden more is evident.
Unfortunately, whilst there were many great components of this novel, its length mitigated the rating a lot. Prior to Charlotte and Aiden’s second-time intimacy, there was a lull in the plot—where no plot development seemed to occur and the entertainment was purely driven on the sexual tension between the two. It was quite boring in the 20-40% mark, and I truly believe a lot of it could have been cut down.
As the ending nears, the traits once loved in Aiden—his ability to control and possess the attention of the world—comes to the detriment of their relationship. Both parties are required to push their “ego” aside in a circumstance where the reaction is out of their control. ‘Between The Lines’ is excellently executed novel. It is very clear that the author was intentional in how she created characters and the scenes she implemented to avail their uniqueness. The intimacy and passion between Aiden and Charlotte was one of the greatest successes in the novel, and luckily the reader is provided plenty of their moments. I thoroughly enjoyed my journey in this novel, and whilst it did take time, it was worth it in the end.
September 3, 2025
★3.5
เป็นเล่มที่รู้สึกเสียดายมันดูมีโพเท่นเช่วชอบหลายๆอย่างในเรื่องมาก คาแรกเตอร์ พล็อต การเล่าอาชีพของนางเอกก็ดีมาก ช่วงเริ่มต้นเรื่องก็สนุกมากๆ แต่ยิ่งอ่านยิ่งแผ่ว ยิ่งหมดความน่าสนใจไปเรื่อยๆ รู้สึกแต่ละบทมันดูวนไปวนมา ซ้ำเดิมๆ ไม่รู้สึกความคืบหน้าอะไร เป็นอีกเล่มที่อ่านแล้วรู้สึกว่ากราฟนิ่งมาก ทั้งๆที่เริ่มต้นเรื่องมาอย่างดี เคมีพระนางก็เฉยๆ รับรู้ว่ามีแค่นั้นแต่ไม่รู้สึกอะไรไปมากกว่านั้น
ในส่วนconflictของเรื่อง อ่านๆไปมันเดาได้อยู่แล้วว่าเกิดอะไรขึ้น แต่พอนขตั้งใจมาเฉลยช่วงท้ายมันเลยดูเร่งรีบไป ถูกปัดตกทิ้งไปง่ายทั้งๆที่น่าจะเขียนขยายไปได้อีกเยอะ (ทดแทนช่วงที่กราฟนิ่งๆนั่นน่ะ 🙂↕️) เราอ่านแล้วอินเข้าใจและเห็นใจนางเอก แอบคิดว่าถ้าเค้าเล่าประเด็นนี้มาเลยตั้งแต่แรกและให้เราได้เห็นถึงการก้าวผ่านช่วงเวลานั้นของนางเอกน่าจะดีกว่านี้
สรุป มันดูblandไปหมด อ่านได้เรื่อยๆเอื่อยๆ ไม่ถึงกับไม่ชอบแต่ก็ไม่รู้สึกตื่นเต้นอะไร unnecessary long
เป็นเล่มที่รู้สึกเสียดายมันดูมีโพเท่นเช่วชอบหลายๆอย่างในเรื่องมาก คาแรกเตอร์ พล็อต การเล่าอาชีพของนางเอกก็ดีมาก ช่วงเริ่มต้นเรื่องก็สนุกมากๆ แต่ยิ่งอ่านยิ่งแผ่ว ยิ่งหมดความน่าสนใจไปเรื่อยๆ รู้สึกแต่ละบทมันดูวนไปวนมา ซ้ำเดิมๆ ไม่รู้สึกความคืบหน้าอะไร เป็นอีกเล่มที่อ่านแล้วรู้สึกว่ากราฟนิ่งมาก ทั้งๆที่เริ่มต้นเรื่องมาอย่างดี เคมีพระนางก็เฉยๆ รับรู้ว่ามีแค่นั้นแต่ไม่รู้สึกอะไรไปมากกว่านั้น
ในส่วนconflictของเรื่อง อ่านๆไปมันเดาได้อยู่แล้วว่าเกิดอะไรขึ้น แต่พอนขตั้งใจมาเฉลยช่วงท้ายมันเลยดูเร่งรีบไป ถูกปัดตกทิ้งไปง่ายทั้งๆที่น่าจะเขียนขยายไปได้อีกเยอะ (ทดแทนช่วงที่กราฟนิ่งๆนั่นน่ะ 🙂↕️) เราอ่านแล้วอินเข้าใจและเห็นใจนางเอก แอบคิดว่าถ้าเค้าเล่าประเด็นนี้มาเลยตั้งแต่แรกและให้เราได้เห็นถึงการก้าวผ่านช่วงเวลานั้นของนางเอกน่าจะดีกว่านี้
สรุป มันดูblandไปหมด อ่านได้เรื่อยๆเอื่อยๆ ไม่ถึงกับไม่ชอบแต่ก็ไม่รู้สึกตื่นเต้นอะไร unnecessary long
March 6, 2025
Discovered this little treasure on Kindle Unlimited.
I was sucked in immediately and may have forgotten about the other book I was supposed to be reading!
It has banter, a loveable nickname and two characters with some previous trauma who work through their issues. It has a great mix of spice and plot along with a swoon worthy MMC.
I was sucked in immediately and may have forgotten about the other book I was supposed to be reading!
It has banter, a loveable nickname and two characters with some previous trauma who work through their issues. It has a great mix of spice and plot along with a swoon worthy MMC.
October 21, 2024
ARC TEAM
I have had the honor of receiving the advanced copy. This book is a standalone, just like How to Honeymoon Alone. This is my second ARC with this author, and I am never disappointed. After reading 11 books, and this being my 12th, Ms Hayle is still able to make my feelings blossom and make me fall in love with a new story again and again and again. This book deserves 5 stars, and it was the perfect book for autumn. A gift after being in a book slump after One Wrong Move. After this one, Ms Hayle has become one of my comfort authors who delivers every time.
Tropes: one-night stand, running from the past, BANTER, kind of enemies to lovers, tension, secret identity, pining, work place romance, forced proximity, kind of redemption… and so much more
Now spoilers!!!
After an unexpected one-night stand, Charlotte never hears again from the mysterious Aiden until they see each other again when she has to work for him, making a book about his life and his family.
During their time together, they start to get closer, and secrets and truths start to be exchanged in order to get the book written, but Charlotte has a big secret she doesn't want Aiden to know. Their feelings and the fear of being exposed to public opinion would make them confront their realities.
Main characters:
Charlotte and Aiden are two sides of the same coin, both are closed off, workaholics, anti-commitment and scared ¡of letting others get closed. But in the mirror they see in one another, they start to trust for the first time in a long time. I love Aiden, however Charlotte was the highlight of the book, seeing her making mistakes, having trouble letting go, being afraid. It makes her a real person in your mind, so raw and brutal, as mistakes can feel in your on life. Love that she was imperfect, but that the books shows learning and growing is a process that TAKES TIME AND EFFORT.
In conclusion, this is probably the most complex book by the author. Charlotte and Aiden are so well-thought-out. Really beautiful story where the feeling really builds up in an amazing crescendo full of vulnerable moments and charming moments. It made me cry a few times, and it felt like I was intruding on a real relationship at times because it felt so human. It was really a remarkable experience.
I have had the honor of receiving the advanced copy. This book is a standalone, just like How to Honeymoon Alone. This is my second ARC with this author, and I am never disappointed. After reading 11 books, and this being my 12th, Ms Hayle is still able to make my feelings blossom and make me fall in love with a new story again and again and again. This book deserves 5 stars, and it was the perfect book for autumn. A gift after being in a book slump after One Wrong Move. After this one, Ms Hayle has become one of my comfort authors who delivers every time.
Tropes: one-night stand, running from the past, BANTER, kind of enemies to lovers, tension, secret identity, pining, work place romance, forced proximity, kind of redemption… and so much more
Now spoilers!!!
After an unexpected one-night stand, Charlotte never hears again from the mysterious Aiden until they see each other again when she has to work for him, making a book about his life and his family.
During their time together, they start to get closer, and secrets and truths start to be exchanged in order to get the book written, but Charlotte has a big secret she doesn't want Aiden to know. Their feelings and the fear of being exposed to public opinion would make them confront their realities.
Main characters:
Charlotte and Aiden are two sides of the same coin, both are closed off, workaholics, anti-commitment and scared ¡of letting others get closed. But in the mirror they see in one another, they start to trust for the first time in a long time. I love Aiden, however Charlotte was the highlight of the book, seeing her making mistakes, having trouble letting go, being afraid. It makes her a real person in your mind, so raw and brutal, as mistakes can feel in your on life. Love that she was imperfect, but that the books shows learning and growing is a process that TAKES TIME AND EFFORT.
In conclusion, this is probably the most complex book by the author. Charlotte and Aiden are so well-thought-out. Really beautiful story where the feeling really builds up in an amazing crescendo full of vulnerable moments and charming moments. It made me cry a few times, and it felt like I was intruding on a real relationship at times because it felt so human. It was really a remarkable experience.
October 25, 2024
Can i just say how thankful i am that i received an arc of this amazing book? It’s my first ever arc and i couldn’t be more grateful that it was one by Olivia!
This book is about the life and bond between a ghostwriter writing a memoir and her subject for the memoir, but with loads of chemistry in the middle.
Aiden is a billionaire who needs a memoir written for him because of his past in his company and Charlotte is the ghostwriter who he had an unforgettable one night stand just two weeks before he signed the contract.
What i love in romances is to see how they evolve from barely nothing to being the love of each others lives and can i just say that their story had me hooked from the first ever chapter! It truly is a blessing to experience so many love stories and this is for sure one of my favorites with all the banter, communication and the most important one the companion!
Because of his past aiden is a hard shell so when he was forced to speak up about everything in his life to charlotte he was not happy about it. You can see him slowly opening up himself to Charlotte in a way they both have to confess things they don’t want to.
Charlotte had a complicated relationship before, that ruined her completely and it’s always hard for her to really trust people especially if she has feelings for them!
Charlotte, or even better chaos as Aiden calls her, and Aiden have besides the amazing chemistry that leads to amazing smut scenes…., have the most true and raw feelings for each other!
I loved how they could somehow relate and be there for each other even on their lowest!
Aiden for sure is my new book boyfriend, like can you imagine having a boyfriends who’s love language is gift giving and then him being obsessed with you since day one 😍 oh i wish i could have one!
Thank you Olivia and her team for sending me the arc but mostly for creating this universe that i wish i could live in!
This book is about the life and bond between a ghostwriter writing a memoir and her subject for the memoir, but with loads of chemistry in the middle.
Aiden is a billionaire who needs a memoir written for him because of his past in his company and Charlotte is the ghostwriter who he had an unforgettable one night stand just two weeks before he signed the contract.
What i love in romances is to see how they evolve from barely nothing to being the love of each others lives and can i just say that their story had me hooked from the first ever chapter! It truly is a blessing to experience so many love stories and this is for sure one of my favorites with all the banter, communication and the most important one the companion!
Because of his past aiden is a hard shell so when he was forced to speak up about everything in his life to charlotte he was not happy about it. You can see him slowly opening up himself to Charlotte in a way they both have to confess things they don’t want to.
Charlotte had a complicated relationship before, that ruined her completely and it’s always hard for her to really trust people especially if she has feelings for them!
Charlotte, or even better chaos as Aiden calls her, and Aiden have besides the amazing chemistry that leads to amazing smut scenes…., have the most true and raw feelings for each other!
I loved how they could somehow relate and be there for each other even on their lowest!
Aiden for sure is my new book boyfriend, like can you imagine having a boyfriends who’s love language is gift giving and then him being obsessed with you since day one 😍 oh i wish i could have one!
Thank you Olivia and her team for sending me the arc but mostly for creating this universe that i wish i could live in!
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