This was my first time reading anything by Claudia Burgoa. The storyline drew me in and I couldn’t wait to see how Jackson Spearman, an impatient, demanding, and very private billionaire would fare against Amy Walker, a clever virtual assistant who took over while his assistant went on maternity leave for three months.
The story unfolded via a blend of emails, text messages and in-person meetings at various places. I enjoyed the back-and-forth banter emails at the beginning of the story between Jackson and Amy. Jackson, the ever-stubborn CEO and Amy’s ability to expand his taste in food, music, and places to explore was quite a task but she accomplished this in her devious ways.
They then settled into a rhythm of
sharing quotes and playlists. This led to them divulging more personal things:
dating, trust issues and heartbreaks. Without giving away too much of the
story, when they finally met in person (revealing who they truly were) it was
to resolve some confusion and ultimately fall in love.
This story was reminiscent of the movie “You’ve Got Mail” modernized on paper with a little sizzle. However, it was a slow burn to get to the heart of the story, namely both parties getting over their respective hurts and then getting together. Furthermore, I found it hard to believe that Amy, the resourceful and clever virtual assistant couldn’t figure some things out when the clues were right in front of her. Nevertheless, it was a fun read!
Some of my favorite lines:
It’s been two years since Jackson Spearman came into my life. I wasn’t ready for him. Nothing I’ve read or lived had prepared me for what we experienced. He didn’t arrive with a warning. He knocked me off my feet. He’s everything that I want, tender, playful, both wicked and flawed.
Love is unpredictable and transcends as you grow. But some things never change. I want him more and more every day. I love him more than I ever loved anyone and crave him intensely. I can’t get enough of him.
Rating: 3.5
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