Author: Camilla Isley
Narrator: Amy McFadden
Publisher: Pink Bloom Press
Publication Date: February 2021
Genre: Chick-Lit / Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy
Buy the Book: Amazon | BN | Audible
Description: First law of magnetism: opposite poles attract.
Single mom Vivian has been burned by love once before, and her job as a divorce lawyer has presented enough evidence to convince her there are no good men left in New York City.
The worst offender is her new neighbor: Dr. Lucas Keller, a couple’s therapist whose piercing blue eyes and flawless dark hair are just as annoying as his bad temper.
But when Luke starts poaching Vivian’s clients by saving their marriages, she makes it her mission to force him out of the building to save her practice. But it’s Luke who gives her the perfect opportunity when he proposes an unexpected bet.
With their offices at stake, Vivian and Luke play the field of love in a fierce battle of wits that quickly turns hot and personal, especially when Vivian’s daughter gets involved. Now, taking down Luke has become more than business for Vivian. It’s become a pleasure—and soon, Vivian and Luke will realize how pointless it is to fight the laws of attraction.
My Thoughts: If you are looking for fun, romance and comedy in your reading, you really can’t go wrong with a novel penned by Camilla Isley. She is quickly becoming one of my favorites with stories that are engaging and fun with just enough sizzle to keep things interesting but without requiring the reader to hide the book and resort to black ops in order to read without being discovered. The characters are beyond adorable and are easy to engage with and have empathy for.
This story is such a story. The enemies to lovers trope seems to be a very popular theme for readers but until I read this book, not so much for me. However, I may have to rethink my position as the author brings two characters together who not only despise one another on first meeting, but their animosity is carried out to the point that a this town isn’t big enough for the both of us demeanor quickly comes to the surface. All of this hostility stems from a corner office space that they both want. She’s a divorce attorney and he’s a couple’s therapist, which adds more fuel to the fire as Luke inadvertently poaches a couple away from the divorce side of relationships and into reconciliation. If that isn’t enough of an insult to Vivian, Luke also becomes a therapist to her teenaged daughter, Tegan. This was a war that was a lot of fun to watch, especially when they let their guards down. Initially, I did not like Vivian. Her demeanor was cold and brittle and finding out she’s a divorce attorney explained a lot of her hostility towards men, but learning about her past and seeing her without her professional armor gave me a lot of insight into her true character.
I liked Luke right away and though he could have handled his first meeting with Vivian with much more finesse and charm than he does, he goes out of his way to try to be civil. I adored how he steps up for Vivian’s daughter and ultimately for Vivian without any expectation of praise or recompense. Major swoon worthy hero material here, ladies.
I paired the reading of this book with the audio format narrated by Amy McFadden. I thought her performance was stellar, but I wish a male narrator was present for Luke’s lines. This is the first book in a series and though I’m usually a stickler for reading a series in order, each book in the series can be read as a standalone.
My Final Verdict: This book was absolutely wonderful with the right blend of chemistry and laughter that made it hard to put down. I highly recommend this story to readers of romance, especially the stories that touch the heart while tickling the funny bone.
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