The Plus-One Proposal

Love Is... #3

by Cassie Cross

Peyton Castillo’s life is nearly perfect. She has a job that makes her happy, the perfect apartment, friends who love her, and all the time in the world to do whatever she wants, whenever she wants. She’s single and loving it, but she has a handful of weddings she’s RSVPed to and no plus-one to go with. That’s where Adam Portman, her gorgeous-and-knows-it coworker comes in.

Peyton’s proposal is simple: she’ll complete a work assignment Adam’s been dreading if he agrees to be her date to one of the weddings.

The offer is tempting, but sparks fly when Adam counters with a proposal of his own. That work assignment isn’t the only thing he’s been dreading. His parents’ 30th anniversary celebration is coming up soon and his mother is determined to set him up with her best friend’s daughter, who will be at the party. Adam needs a date to play along and convince his mom he’s off the market, and Peyton is the perfect choice…

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Novella

80 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 7, 2020

About the author

Cassie Cross is a Maryland native and a romantic at heart, who lives outside of Baltimore with her two dogs and a closet full of shoes. Cassie’s fondness for swoon-worthy men and strong women are the inspiration for most of her stories, and when she’s not busy writing a book, you’ll probably find her eating takeout and indulging in her love of 80′s sitcoms.

Reviews

[Kari · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Plus-One Proposal is a quick novella length, friends to lovers story involving cubical mates Peyton and Adam. It is part of the Love Is... series. I thought his was a really cute romance. It's short, but it was actually the perfect length for the fall into love. Adam and Peyton have been friends and co-workers for a long time. They often joke about their "work marriage". It really made their love story that much sweeter. I loved their banter and could have read about these characters for a long time. I highly recommend this one

[Kari Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Peyton is enjoying the freedom of not having a man in her life and only being accountable to herself and her dog. The only problem with this freedom is that she has been invited to six weddings and having a date would make them a lot more fun.

Adam is not only Peyton’s co-worker, but he is also her friend. They know each other’s likes and dislikes so when Peyton asks him to be her escort they work out an agreement but the outcome may just surprise both of them.

Peyton and Adam were a perfect match and there is no denying they belong together.

[Melenareads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Peyton and Adam's story is my favorite so far in this series. They were really cute together right from the start with how he would bring her coffee every morning and she made lunch for both of them everyday. Because there was already a clear friendship and relationship established, it didn't feel rushed when they began to realize their deeper feelings for each other.

If you are looking for a sweet, quick read, I definitely recommend this book

[Vanesa · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5*

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Plus One Proposal" by Cassie Cross was a relatively short read (novella-length) without a whole lot of character development, but the story itself was cute, sweet, and amusing, and I enjoyed the couple of hours I spent reading it on a chilly afternoon.

Both of the main characters, co-workers Peyton and Adam, were likeable and funny, and I really enjoyed their relationship dynamic, especially the witty banter. They acted exactly like best friends from the very beginning of the story, so I was surprised that it took them so long to acknowledge that aspect of their relationship. It was much easier for me to understand why Adam was concerned about the prospect of admitting his romantic feelings to Peyton. She made her stance on romantic relationships pretty clear to everyone, and while I completely understood (and agree with!) her desire to travel and have a career before settling down, I was very happy that she recognized her true feelings for Adam before it was too late. They made a great couple, and I'd like to think that they will have lots of adventures together in the future.

Overall, "The Plus One Proposal" was a lot of fun and I would recommend it for all fans of contemporary romance. I look forward to checking out more books by Ms. Cross in the future.

*ARC provided by the author via InkSlingerPR. All opinions expressed are my own.

[Marlene Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the story of Peyton and Adam. They sit next to each other in a cubicle at work, he brings her coffee, she brings lunch, think of each other as work husband and wife...but she needs a date for this weekend for a wedding. Everyone else she knows is bringing their significant others and she will feel like fifth wheel...so she agrees to do report Adam needs by following Monday if he is her plus-one at the wedding...he agrees, somewhat reluctantly....they have a terrific time, he meets Hunter and Noah, makes plans to hang out and watch sports with them....but she has five more weddings, so she says will do his reports for next five quarters. Adam says no, she may quit before then, reneging on the deal...but he makes counter-offer. He wants her to attend his parent's 30th anniversary party as his girlfriend and he will attend all the weddings with her...but you will need to read this cute book to see what happens...I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Bookaddict100 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peyton and Adam work very close together. They are cubicle mates. Adam has become Peyton’s work husband. Peyton doesn’t want a relationship right now, she wants to focus on herself, her dog, and her work. All of a sudden Peyton has all these weddings to go to and no plus one while all her friends have boyfriends. Peyton doesn’t want to be uncomfortable at these weddings alone. Peyton comes up with a proposal for Adam to go to a wedding with her and she will complete a frustrating work assignment for him. They have a lot of fun together, so they make a counter proposal for 5 more weddings and Peyton goes to Adam’s parents wedding anniversary party weekend at their lake house to protect him from his ex-girlfriend his mother is trying to get him back together with. Only his mother was just really trying to push Adam to get off his butt to confess his feelings to Peyton and invite her instead because his mother knew how he really felt about her. A really great read! I really enjoyed it!

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[Sharon Moritz-rosenthal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is part of a series but its the first book I have read in the series and by this author. This is a best friends at work romance turning into love and its in the POV only of Peyton. Its also a short story. Only 80 pages.

Adam and Peyton are best friends and married at work never outside work. Until one day Peyton asks him to be her date for a wedding and he asks her to recirprocate. The two are in love but Peyton is very in love with the singles life so Adam never rocks that boat until Peyton discovers that she might want more.

This was a cute and short story and I enjoyed the characters. It is a nice lunch hour read but there are no complications. Its a straight forward friends finding love together and no real complciations.

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[TLynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Plus-One Proposal is the third book in the Love is… series. It was a cute and fast-paced book with great characters that were perfect for each other. Peyton and Adam had been cube buddies at work for years. Peyton has several weddings to attend but is tired of going by herself. She makes a deal with Adam that she will do one of his projects if he will go with her to the wedding. Spending time with each other outside of work causes Peyton to reevaluate her relationship with Adam. Her fear of ruining their friendship slowly fades as she comes to realize she has loved Adam for years. I loved how perfect they were for each other and how Peyton’s sister tells her she is already in a relationship with Adam but “it just officially starts at nine and ends at five.”

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[Merita · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book by a great author. I feel in love with each word the author poured into this book. Adam and Peyton just want to make you jump into the book and be the characters. The chemistry and connection that these two share is undeniably amazing and swoon worthy. It makes it impossible to put the book down. These two have been coworkers for years and they do everything together from 9 to 5. How can you not fall I love. With all the arrangements they make with the wedding and his parents anniversary party it’s clear when they stand with each other. Definitely not a book that your going to want to miss!

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[Jennifer Pierson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Plus-One Proposal was short(ish) but delightful read by Cassie Cross. I do think it had the makings of being perfect if it were just a bit longer though. Peyton is a single woman who isn't sweating being single, as she thinks her life is pretty perfect. However, she has a few weddings to go to, and needs a plus-one, which is where her co-worker & friend Adam comes in. She goes to him with a proposal, but Adam has one of his own, he needs her to be his plus-one to a family event. As they go along, the sparks are flying, as they're really perfect for each other, but do they actually become more than just each other's plus-ones?! You'll have to hit those one click buttons to find out. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

[Kayla Pocernich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peyton and Adam work together, they share a cubicle and are considered each others work spouses. Peyton doesn’t want a relationship right now because she is focused on her work. Peyton has a lot of weddings to go to and no one to go with here and she comes up with a proposal for Adam to go to a wedding with her and she will complete a frustrating work assignment for him. Peyton and Adam have a lot of fun together. Peyton and Adam each make a counter proposal for 5 more weddings and Peyton agrees to go to Adam’s parents wedding anniversary party weekend at their lake house. The chemistry and attraction between Adam and Peyton is off the charts hot and intense.

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[Sassy Beta Reading & Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book in this series that I have read, and I really enjoyed it. I plan to go back and read the others soon if they are as good as this one. Each book can be read as a stand alone.

Great story line. It was highly entertaining and drew me in quickly. I absolutely loved the characters and I was so sad to see this story come to an end. The detailed descriptions were fantastic and easy to visualize. The dialogue was so engaging and made me feel as if I was a part if the story.

Written as a 1st person single point of view with a HFN ending.

Would I recommend this book? Yes

Would I read more of this author? Yes

Sassy Beta Reading and Review

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[Anonymous 5 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first time reading something by Ms. Cross, and I have to say it was a very fun and delightful read! This was a very cute friends to lovers romance. Peyton and Adam have been friends and co-workers for quite some time. Their back and forth banter kept me smiling the whole way through. They were the perfect couple, even though it took them a while to figure that out. It was nice that they already had a good friendship going. It didn't feel rushed when they started to realize their feelings for each other were much deeper. It was a quick and fun read and the storyline flowed nicely. I would love to go back and read the other books in this series!

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[lissyloo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was about Payton and Adam. They work together, share a cubicle and lunch together everyday. They are best friends, and decided to help each other out by being each other’s plus ones to a few events they are both invited to. It is an easy, short read, that is a page turner, that I couldn’t put down. It has one hot and steamy scene. It is book 3 in the series, but can be read as a stand alone book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story.

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[Kristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's always nice to read a sweet, heartwarming romance. The characters are amazing and you'll fall in love with them.The story line is well written, captivating and flows smoothly from page to page. Peyton needs a date for a few weddings and Adam needs a date for his parents wedding anniversary party. It's a perfect solution for them and just maybe, sparks will fly? A perfect read for your summer evenings.

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[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

A delightful little read of work husband / work wife that leads to so much more. Wonderful characters that blend so well off each other with such an easygoing work relationship. Love the storyline with the negotiating of the actual trades, very well done with believability. Great outcome and I was thrilled that the big sister was able to get her point across in a fun manner.

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[Laila Viking · Rating 4 out of 5]

Main characters well described and defined. They develop nicely through the story. I like their chemistry which is steaming of the pages. A couple that fits so well together but they have to see it themselves. A sort of friendship developing into a relationship. I like the funny side and their dynamic.
I would have liked the story to be a bit longer, but it is still entertaining and recommendable to others. A cute and realistic story.

[Aries.Pisces · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are looking for a fun, simple romance with a happily ever after, The Plus One Proposal is your story. A quick read of the story's synopsis tells you everything that you need to know about the story. There are no overt surprises, no highs and low. Just a nice, quick, feel good read that puts a smile on your face.

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[Vicki Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Plus-One Proposal is the story of Peyton Castillo, who has a perfect life except no date for the weddings s she will be attending , and Adam Portman, her co-worker who agrees to be her date if she completes one of his work projects. This friendsto lovers quick read novella has humor, witty banter, and a secret romance. It’s a fun contemporary read.

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[Evy · Rating 5 out of 5]

You have got to read this story.
It’s so dreamy, lovable, sweet, daydreaming... I really, really, REALLY enjoyed it.
Peyton and Adam are just so cute together and the things they do together are so adorable, going to weddings together, going to the lakehouse, dancing on the street... sigh.
Awesome book!

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[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! This was an AWESOME READ that I enjoyed reading!!! I liked it. The characters were well rounded with a good story line. Real page turner! I absolutely loved it. This book is amazing. I would suggest this to anyone looking for a great romance novel and love for reading!!!

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[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A funny story of two co-workers, who basically have a relationship during work, but ignore it outside their work time until one day Payton needs a date for a wedding she has to attend to .
The characters are entertaining and the story is intriguing enough to keep you reading.
A truly enjoyable read.
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[Darcy · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is nothing new with The Plus-One Proposal, but that doesn't mean it isn't still a good book. The main characters, Peyton and Adam, were engaging and made the story enjoyable The author also avoided unnecessary angst. A great afternoon read of friends and co-workers becoming more.

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[Charmaine Nouwen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Plus-One Proposal by Cassie Cross is a wonderful short read.Fun,Sweet,Sexy,steamy and enjoyable Friends to lovers/ office romance story of Adam and Peyton.its hard to put it down,im hooked from start to finish,read it in one sitting! love it! well done!

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[SEng · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the story of Peyton and Adam. While they are pretending to be each other’s dates for weddings and parties, these two start to get up close and personal rather than just friendly office mates. I enjoyed the antics in this sweet romance. I received an arc of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 3rd book I've read written by Cassie Cross; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the characters.

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[Juanita Van staden · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such an awesome story. I loved the plot. The characters are interesting and their chemistry is off the charts. What starts off as friendship develops into such a sweet romance. I could not put it down. I simply loved the story of Peyton and Adam. It was sweet.

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[Vickie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adam & Peyton are best friends who work together. Needing a plus one for some weddings they work out a deal to go together. Things don't always go as planned, sometimes they work out better. Especially when you get stuck in an elevator together. Being in love with your best friend is how it should be

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[Mari C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, Sweet Read

So sweet you could get a cavity! Peyton and Adam are coworkers/friends and know each other like the back of their own hand. They are so in sync that the story just falls perfectly in place. A cute friend-to-lovers style novella perfect for curling up on a couch.

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