Aubrey Bondurant

4.6 stars

This is how office romance should be. The writing was sublime, the chemistry was off the charts, the humor and snark were perfect. From the first page to the last I was immersed in the characters finding love.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️STARS
ARC BOOK REVIEW
Release Date-29/4/18

I have never read anything by this author before and got to say I really enjoyed "Without Apology".
This was a such a feel-good novel, like an old trusted friend or a comfy pair of slippers.



And if you're confused about the above analogy I mean this as a total major compliment.
From the moment I picked this up, I was entertained.
It was Filled throughout with such humour and passion.
Its actually been a while since I could just kick show more back and read something without overthinking things and that was the main draw here for me.
The ease here with which I was able to get lost in the narrative.
And as an added bonus Simon and Peyton were just two extremely likeable and human characters.
I had no issue at all warming and relating to there various quirks, which in my opinion only added to there overall appeal.
"Without Apology" for me also had a great supporting cast, my favourite just happening to be Payton's dog who was adorable.
I loved the special relationship Peyton shared with her pet, that then was extended towards Simon as an added plus-point to his time spent with the lovely Peyton.
The back and forth dialogue between man and dog was so adorable and appealing in nature.
Gotta love a pet man.



There wasn't really a whole lot of this novel I disliked.
It ticked a lot of my boxes and more.
it wasn't angsty, wasn't filled with OW/OM drama and was told in alternating POV which is my favourite.
Then you have Peyton who is completely comfortable in her own skin and the SEXY-BREXY SIMON, whats not to love about all this ay.
If you're looking for a light sexy read to make you smile give this one a go it was an absolute charmer.
Thank You to the Author for providing me with an ARC of "Without Apology (Without #1) " of which I have reviewed voluntary.
All opinions expressed are entirely my own.



Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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An absolute intriguing book. A wonderful love story between two very different people. I loved the references to fashion and vintage clothing. Haylee was an executive assistant to a company man, living in California, and trying to save up money to go to law school. She had lost both her parents a few years apart recently and was still coping with that loss. One day, out of the blue, a windfall came her way and set her life in motion to meet Josh. Josh was a millionaire multi business owner, show more set in his ways. But one look at Haylee and something clicked. He offered her a job in New York with no questions asked. He whisked her away and their romance began. But it had to be secret. The two were sexually compatible and went into the relationship with no strings. But life has a way of changing things and one way or another, things got sticky.

Gawd, I wanted this love story to just keep going on. I loved how Haylee anchored Josh, but he was the one there for her when she needed it the most. Will definitely remember this author and look forward to reading more from her. show less

4.4 stars

I love it when I find new authors. Having just finished the first book of this series I was quick to jump into this one. It was great but it wasn't as good as the first one. I missed the banter between the characters. It also helped that even though it was also an office romance that it was an enemy to lovers romance.

I did like how the author handled Aiden and his issue from war. I could completely understand his internal thoughts. I wanted more closure in regard to Chloe and her show more family. show less