Review: 4 out of 5 stars
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 10, 2013
This was a freebee through Amazon and it’s rare that I’ll download them much less read them because they’re usually free for a reason. I’m happy to say that this was not the case for Alex and Tessa story, it wasn’t great but it was good. So if you’re in the mood for some romance with a bit of angst thrown in for good measure, this is it.As the President and CEO of the family business, Worth Luxury Goods, Alexander Worth is the oldest of the Worth boys. He’s stern but fair and always has the family business at the forefront of his actions. All’s well in his world until Tessa Crawford walks in. Tessa has worked at Worth for more than three years but finds herself as the ripe ole age of twenty five as the executive assistant to Alexander. Tessa has poor Alexander all wound up with her ‘professional, shy and voluptuous ways’. I’m not sure what voluptuous means anymore; it used to mean a woman with curves (not fat just curves). But I’m straying here, back on track.When Alex insists that Tessa accompany him on a business trip to London, she eagerly jumps at the chance because she knows that she can’t finance a trip on her salary. I had some questions about that because I wasn’t sure how an executive secretary wasn’t bringing in some serious cash. I’m not saying that she’s Buffett’s secretary but come on now. This is one of the small details that bugged me throughout.While in London, things heat up in the bedroom for these two while at home Alex’s younger brother Hunter is on the hunt for the company spy whose providing their competitors with information that puts all their futures at risk.I like angst as much as the next person (actually probably more so) but even I found Tessa to be a tad bit annoying sometimes. Her questioning of Alex’s actions was a little too much because how he really could like someone like her? Really Tessa? It’s not like he’s blind, deaf and dumb – he’s a smart man so take him at his word.  The story really picks up after their fling in London and they’re back on US soil. Something happens and that’s when everything hits the proverbial fan. I was slightly disappointed that Tessa didn’t choose this time to grow some but that’s okay because Alex does.The chemistry between Alex and Tessa was palpable and I enjoyed their sex scenes. They’re not explicit by any means but not G-rated either. Overall I did enjoy this book and I’ll definitely continue to read the series, even though I’m getting to them a bit late.Happy Reading Folks!Rating: B