Book Summary: 

My spitfire coworker and I handcuffed together? Definitely not in the company handbook. Ending up in bed? Also not part of the plan.

But damn, did it feel good.

I’m Luca Turner, rising star in the advertising world and king of one-night stands, and I have one rule: never mix business with pleasure. Especially with Liv Lancaster, my fiery, whip-smart rival who challenges me at every turn.

Liv says we’re a mistake waiting to happen, and she’s right. She says our ambitions will always overshadow our feelings, and she’s right. She says she’s not cut out for love…

She’s wrong.

Liv is a fever in my blood, an addiction I can’t seem to shake. She sets my body ablaze and my heart racing, making me crave things I never thought I wanted.

Like a future. With her.

But when a big promotion threatens to pit us against each other, I’m forced to decide what matters most: my career goals or the woman who’s captured my heart.

Can I convince Liv to take a chance on us, or will our competitive natures tear us apart?

Mini Review:

Overall, the story was endearing and heartfelt; however, what really bothered me about this book was its one-sided nature. Luca constantly tried to convince and was willing to sacrifice, yet he had just as much to lose as Liv did. Liv seemed to spend more time punishing Luca for the ghosts of her past that haunted and taunted her. Each accusation was fueled by resentment towards someone who had previously hurt, deceived, or used her.

Granted, Luca was no saint, but even when he was honest, open, and vulnerable, she refused to move beyond her past and truly see and hear him. Although everything resolved in the end, the story wrapping up with the promised HEA, the dramatic change in Luca and the overall portrayal of Liv cast a shadow over the rest of the book. The emotional disconnect persisted until the end, and despite the sweet conclusion, the damage had already been done.

This story might not have been for me, but it could be perfect for someone who enjoys an insta-love tale featuring a strong female protagonist and a love-stricken male protagonist willing to sacrifice everything for love.