Book Review — Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon

I received an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book from Netgalley and Berkley Books. This has not impacted my rating and this review is voluntary.

Genre: Fiction, Romance
Published by: Berkley Books
Publish date: July 4, 2023
Number of pages: 384 pages
Author’s website: http://www.rachelsolomonbooks.com/
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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.

Rating: 4/5

Fun, witty banter that has you smiling and rooting for the two main characters to turn business into pleasure (or both!).

Rachel Lynn Solomon has written a funny, cute, and engaging rom-com that I could picture on the big screen. The love interests have a bookish meet-cute (that ends not so cute, but the sex scene at the beginning of the book is totally realistic for your first time with someone new— sex can be a messy, awkward affair sometimes!)

Readers will fall in love with the male character, Finn. He’s nerdy, sweet, and a great match for the female character, Chandler. Using the plot device that Chandler is ghostwriting Finn’s memoir, we see Chandler and Finn learn more about each other including their fears and hopes.

If you’re looking for your next HEA without too much spice and cute romantic gestures– this one is for you!