Sadie Bayliss needs to get her groove back. Still mourning the loss of her fiance, she hits rock bottom when she's unexpectedly fired from her job. She needs a new job ASAP, and so she accepts a short-term contract job with a friend of a friend, the wealthy and aloof Elliott Sloane. He's trouble. Despite Sadie's best efforts to keep their relationship professional, things get unprofessional fast. But Elliott has his own painful secrets that threaten to unravel everything they're working toward. To move forward into the future together, they both need to leave the past behind...
...the sex scenes were good. But this white author writing a Black woman character made some mistakes along the way including one that reeked of the inferiority complex she must imagine Black women have. Ugh.
I have no earthly idea why it took me so long to read this book as it's been on my TBR pile for quite a while. I'm kicking myself because I denied myself the pleasure of reading this book sooner. This couple felt real and I wanted this story to go on and on.
What a great Billionaire Hero who didn't care about the money, just helping people. And when he asked if she wanted him to oil her scalp, I was in love! Love him! Love her!
The first half of this book was so incredibly lackluster. Around 60%, the plot seemed to come to life but it died an agonizingly boring death. 2.5 Stars.
I continue on the Silver Cross Club Book Series with book 4, accidentally missing #3. I was assured by Bec Linder that this one is a stand alone novel and can be read out of order. I do recommend reading 1 and 2 as the Sadie and Elliott's best friends are side characters in this book. May cause a bit of a mess in your head if you don't and all in love with her writing and decided to go back.
Bec Linder is becoming a favorite of mine. Her writing style is easy going freeing and yet still capturing all in the same breath. She doesn't hold back on the emotions and keeps it moving. Her characters are often raw and broken but by the end the HEA has you rejoicing for them.
In this book both the main characters loose so much! Sadie loses everything. Her fiance, her job and just hits rock bottom. Elliot loses his himself and needs his start up company to sky rocket in order to prove himself to his father. The two odd couple come together when Carter (male main character from book 1/2) refers Sadie to his best friend Elliot for a job helping him brand his company. Its a perfect setup for an odd pairing to kindle a flame! "RAISE EYEBROWS"
I tip my Nerd Girl hat to you for a 3rd time Bec Linder!! Now onto the next book I missed!!
*This book was done in conjunction with Nerd Girl Official
This was a very interesting book. First book I have read by this author. I enjoyed this book but did not like to wait and it. All in all two people needing to heal and finding love