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Legal Jargon
Two best friends. A high-stakes corporate takeover. One very inconvenient snowstorm.
Legal Jargon is a witty and heartfelt childhood friends-to-lovers romance that seamlessly blends the charm of a small-town setting with a gripping, high-stakes corporate takeover in this story about an aspiring lawyer who reunites with her childhood crush in small-town Vermont.
Clara Sinclair has her life organized down to the last billable hour—graduate Harvard Law, pay her dues as an intern at a cutthroat firm, and avoid every distraction—until one mistake (that wasn’t hers) derails everything.
Her solution? Hide out in Stowe for the holidays, finish a corporate deal in peace, and steer clear of anything—or anyone—that might complicate her perfectly planned comeback.
Enter Liam Hearst. Her childhood best friend. Her almost-love. The guy who ghosted her three years ago and—because fate has a wicked sense of humor—is now the client she’s supposed to impress if she wants her career back on track.He’s still infuriating. Still gorgeous. And still capable of making her forget every rule she’s ever lived by. As snow piles high and deadlines close in, late nights of spreadsheets and easy banter start to feel dangerously like old times. And maybe…something more. But when Liam’s past collides with her future—complete with blackmail, family scandals, and a deal that could blow up in their faces—Clara starts to wonder if she finally stops playing it safe… could this be the moment everything she’s ever wanted decides to show up at once?
For readers who love banter, heat and humor, Legal Jargon delivers the kind of happily-ever-after that makes you believe in love again.
Legal Jargon is a witty and heartfelt childhood friends-to-lovers romance that seamlessly blends the charm of a small-town setting with a gripping, high-stakes corporate takeover in this story about an aspiring lawyer who reunites with her childhood crush in small-town Vermont.
Clara Sinclair has her life organized down to the last billable hour—graduate Harvard Law, pay her dues as an intern at a cutthroat firm, and avoid every distraction—until one mistake (that wasn’t hers) derails everything.
Her solution? Hide out in Stowe for the holidays, finish a corporate deal in peace, and steer clear of anything—or anyone—that might complicate her perfectly planned comeback.
Enter Liam Hearst. Her childhood best friend. Her almost-love. The guy who ghosted her three years ago and—because fate has a wicked sense of humor—is now the client she’s supposed to impress if she wants her career back on track.He’s still infuriating. Still gorgeous. And still capable of making her forget every rule she’s ever lived by. As snow piles high and deadlines close in, late nights of spreadsheets and easy banter start to feel dangerously like old times. And maybe…something more. But when Liam’s past collides with her future—complete with blackmail, family scandals, and a deal that could blow up in their faces—Clara starts to wonder if she finally stops playing it safe… could this be the moment everything she’s ever wanted decides to show up at once?
For readers who love banter, heat and humor, Legal Jargon delivers the kind of happily-ever-after that makes you believe in love again.
- GenresRomance
397 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 3, 2025
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About the author
Isla Quinn
1 book1 followerIsla Quinn is a corporate attorney who moonlights as a romance author. She writes immersive, plot-driven love stories featuring fierce, ambitious women, emotionally complex men, and chemistry that crackles from page one.
Based in Canada, she spends her days drafting contracts and her nights dreaming up the kind of stories that make you laugh, swoon, and text your best friend at 2 a.m.
Find her across socials @authorislaquinn
Based in Canada, she spends her days drafting contracts and her nights dreaming up the kind of stories that make you laugh, swoon, and text your best friend at 2 a.m.
Find her across socials @authorislaquinn
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
December 17, 2025
4.5⭐
Legal Jargon is a funny, heartwarming and completely addictive romance. As soon as I started it I was hooked by the storyline. I didn't think the legal/law aspect would really speak to me, but the way the author weaved it into the story was perfect. The way she made it accessible to readers that know nothing about the law world was so appreciated on my part. I was also highly impressed by the writing, this is a debut and it absolutely doesn't read like one. The writing was phenomenal!
Clara & Liam are such charming characters that it's absolutely impossible not to root for them. It's impossible not to think about them every time you set the book down. The slow burn was so addictive, I just couldn't wait for them to FINALLY succumb. I loved how they slowly reconnected and how their relationship took flight. They had crazy chemistry with the sweetest romance. The plot was also what kept me glued to the pages, with a few little twists along the way and everything coming together in the end. It really added another dimension to the book.
Overall, this is a phenomenal debut that absolutely deserves a read. Isla is so talented and I have no doubt she will go far. Her writing is immaculate, her storytelling skills are chef's kiss ! If you're looking to discover a new indie author give her a shot 🥰
Legal Jargon is a funny, heartwarming and completely addictive romance. As soon as I started it I was hooked by the storyline. I didn't think the legal/law aspect would really speak to me, but the way the author weaved it into the story was perfect. The way she made it accessible to readers that know nothing about the law world was so appreciated on my part. I was also highly impressed by the writing, this is a debut and it absolutely doesn't read like one. The writing was phenomenal!
Clara & Liam are such charming characters that it's absolutely impossible not to root for them. It's impossible not to think about them every time you set the book down. The slow burn was so addictive, I just couldn't wait for them to FINALLY succumb. I loved how they slowly reconnected and how their relationship took flight. They had crazy chemistry with the sweetest romance. The plot was also what kept me glued to the pages, with a few little twists along the way and everything coming together in the end. It really added another dimension to the book.
Overall, this is a phenomenal debut that absolutely deserves a read. Isla is so talented and I have no doubt she will go far. Her writing is immaculate, her storytelling skills are chef's kiss ! If you're looking to discover a new indie author give her a shot 🥰
December 13, 2025
I honestly could not put this book down. Legal Jargon is a slow burn in the best way, the kind where you gradually fall in love with the characters and suddenly realize how invested you are in their world. I found myself completely absorbed, thinking about them even when I wasn’t reading.
It was such a comforting, immersive read and the perfect escape from real life. Reading it felt like taking a little vacation in book form. I finished it feeling relaxed, satisfied, and already missing the characters.
I would absolutely recommend this book to everyone and can’t wait to see what the author writes next!!!!!
It was such a comforting, immersive read and the perfect escape from real life. Reading it felt like taking a little vacation in book form. I finished it feeling relaxed, satisfied, and already missing the characters.
I would absolutely recommend this book to everyone and can’t wait to see what the author writes next!!!!!
December 13, 2025
Wonderful read from a very talented author!
December 13, 2025
Legal Jargon by Isla Quinn is sharp, romantic, and super addictive! The slow-burn chemistry makes it the kind of romance book you finish in one sitting.
December 13, 2025
Couldn’t put this down. Highly recommended read !
January 7, 2026
2.5 stars (rounded for goodreads)
idk i was enjoying myself, but also the two mcs who are clearly supposed to be adults kept talking and acting like college freshman and it was irksome
idk i was enjoying myself, but also the two mcs who are clearly supposed to be adults kept talking and acting like college freshman and it was irksome
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