4/5 stars!
I decided to read this book because people who loved 'The Hating Game', which is about my favourite romance book, recommended it. And it turned out to be great!
I am a sucker for love-hate relationships as long as things don't go dark. Which is why I like this book.
“Simply put, Evelyn Abbey is my former almost-girlfriend-turned-archnemesis-turned-tentative-ally whom I would now very much like to permanently seduce.”
Evie Abbey and Carter Aaron met at a mutual friends' party, went out for a date, instantly liked each other. Thankfully, the didn't make a big issue of the age difference or the commanding job they have. However, they had to work together after the merge of their companies, and also compete for the same position. At some point they fell for their boss' sick games. Then they turned into Allies as in Us Against Them before they realised that none of this deserved to risk a potentially beautiful relationship for. And love wins.
“I think I’m only now realizing how hard it must be to be a woman. Too thin or not thin enough. Do your job flawlessly, but don’t show up any of the men. Speak up, but don’t be bitchy. Smile. And then you have people like Brad totally playing into it."
However, this book isn't only about romance. It shows the harsh reality of the double standards that women have to endure sometimes at the workplace. Their sexist boss called the female workers "kiddo" sometimes, and reminded them constantly of a failure that took place many years ago.
It is also about friendship and family- being there for each other.
I loved Evie. I enjoyed reading the book. I enjoyed the juvenile bickering.
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