As a mega fan of Rachel Lynn Solomon, I was so excited for Business or Pleasure. And it’s a hit. I love Solomon’s signature banter and this one fits the bill! Keep reading this book review for my full thoughts.
Summary
Chandler Cohen has never felt more like the ghost in “ghostwriter” until she attends a signing for a book she wrote—and the author doesn’t even recognize her. The evening turns more promising when she meets a charming man at the bar and immediately connects with him. But when all their sexual tension culminates in a spectacularly awkward hookup, she decides this is one night better off forgotten.
Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done. Her next project is ghostwriting a memoir for Finn Walsh, a C-list actor best known for playing a lovable nerd on a cult classic werewolf show who now makes a living appearing at fan conventions across the country. But Chandler knows him better from their one-night stand of hilarious mishaps.
Chandler’s determined to keep their partnership as professional as possible, but when she admits to Finn their night together wasn’t as mind-blowing as he thought it was, he’s distraught. He intrigues her enough that they strike a deal: when they’re not working on his book, Chandler will school Finn in the art of satisfaction. As they grow closer both in and out of the bedroom, they must figure out which is more important, business or pleasure—or if there’s a way for them to have both.
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
Business or Pleasure is a romance novel that asks us about following our dreams. About figuring our way back to our dreams and to the people in our lives who will support us. It has the signature Rachel Lynn Solomon banter. You know those scenes with quick wit and come backs. Business or Pleasure is full of first meeting butterflies, some delightfully spicy scenes, and a look a the ways American sex education can fail us. It examines pleasure and intimacy in fascinating way within a romance book.
All the ways romance and intimacy play out in a relationship as opposed to everything we were taught, shown. With scenes from the show, Business or Pleasure feels multi-dimensional. It’s an emotional story with rich and vivid characters navigating their relationships and future. Through both Chandler and Finn they have to figure out what is worth our dreams. Sometimes we just need a little spark to re-invigorate our ambitions, to remind us who we are.
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Business or Pleasure is another winner from Rachel Lynn Solomon. The dreams we’ve given up and the ones worth fighting for. Sex positive and with some spice, this latest book is another favorite. Find Business or Pleasure on Goodreads, Storygraph, Amazon, Bookshop.org, & Blackwells.