Drew is a rich businessman. He worked hard to get where he is. He is also good at what he does. But he is an arrogant son-of-a-bitch. Cocky, a womanizer, and a bit of a user. Katherine just got her MBA. She's smart, ambitious.
I'm still trying to find a "New Adult" book that I really like. This one is the best of what I've read thus far. A lot of my friends *heart* this book. For me, I didn't love it, didn't hate it. I think I would have enjoyed it much better if Drew wasn't such an arrogant asshole. I liked Kate. She was good at not putting up with Drew's shit.
Pluses: I liked the first person from Drew's point of view. I liked the writing; this was entertaining to read. It's funny at times. Drew is honest- he knows exactly what he is. Later, he is honest about what he whats. Drew and Kate do compliment each other. Mackenzie and a conversation about striving to be more than a princess.
Negatives: Drew. I didn't like him. He is not a sympathetic character. In an office romance, there's a fine line of what would constitute sexual harassment, and Drew crosses that line multiple times (and you can't tell me he'd lose his job, the son of one of the bosses). He refers to women as "girls" and "chicks." His older sister Alexandra is known as "The Bitch." Granted, he says it with affection some of the time, but I don't remember Drew ever calling her that to her face. Lastly, Drew's quote, "I hate cats."
While, I had issues with this, I started this this morning and finished it this evening. This next book is from Kate's POV, so I'll probably be picking that up. I'll be honest and say if it was from Drew's, I probably wouldn't.
I'm still trying to find a "New Adult" book that I really like. This one is the best of what I've read thus far. A lot of my friends *heart* this book. For me, I didn't love it, didn't hate it. I think I would have enjoyed it much better if Drew wasn't such an arrogant asshole. I liked Kate. She was good at not putting up with Drew's shit.
Pluses: I liked the first person from Drew's point of view. I liked the writing; this was entertaining to read. It's funny at times. Drew is honest- he knows exactly what he is. Later, he is honest about what he whats. Drew and Kate do compliment each other. Mackenzie and a conversation about striving to be more than a princess.
Negatives: Drew. I didn't like him. He is not a sympathetic character. In an office romance, there's a fine line of what would constitute sexual harassment, and Drew crosses that line multiple times (and you can't tell me he'd lose his job, the son of one of the bosses). He refers to women as "girls" and "chicks." His older sister Alexandra is known as "The Bitch." Granted, he says it with affection some of the time, but I don't remember Drew ever calling her that to her face. Lastly, Drew's quote, "I hate cats."
While, I had issues with this, I started this this morning and finished it this evening. This next book is from Kate's POV, so I'll probably be picking that up. I'll be honest and say if it was from Drew's, I probably wouldn't.
Drew Evans is handsome, arrogant, and charming. He works at his father's investment firm making million dollar deals every day; and has a new woman in his bed every night. When Kate Brooks begins working at the firm, he finds her a challenge. She is just as good at her job as he is. And, she isn't falling at Drew's feet when he tries to seduce her.
I chose this book to satisfy a challenge to read a book with an office romance. I finished the book yesterday and I have mixed feelings about it.
This book is told from Drew's point-of-view. I found Drew very hard to like. Actually, I thought he was vulgar, obnoxious, and asinine. He bragged about the thousands of women he slept with which really didn't help matters. Kate was a smart woman who could have done much better than settling for Drew. I am glad that she made him grovel though.
I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by Sebastian York. The narration was outstanding. He nailed the character's sarcastic wit. My favorite part of the book was the humor in Drew's storytelling. My rating: 3.5 Stars.
I chose this book to satisfy a challenge to read a book with an office romance. I finished the book yesterday and I have mixed feelings about it.
This book is told from Drew's point-of-view. I found Drew very hard to like. Actually, I thought he was vulgar, obnoxious, and asinine. He bragged about the thousands of women he slept with which really didn't help matters. Kate was a smart woman who could have done much better than settling for Drew. I am glad that she made him grovel though.
I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by Sebastian York. The narration was outstanding. He nailed the character's sarcastic wit. My favorite part of the book was the humor in Drew's storytelling. My rating: 3.5 Stars.
