The blurb:
Meet the men of Oxford magazine! In the first captivating spin-off of Lauren Layne’s Sex, Love & Stiletto series, a not-so-friendly battle of the sexes turns into a scorching office romance.Hotshot sports editor Cole Sharpe has been freelancing for Oxford for years, so when he hears about a staff position opening up, he figures he’s got the inside track. Then his boss drops a bombshell: Cole has competition. Female competition, in the form of a fresh-faced tomboy who can hang with the dudes—and write circles around them, too. Cole usually likes his women flirty and curvy, but he takes a special interest in his skinny, sassy rival, if only to keep an eye on her. And soon, he can’t take his eyes off her.
Penelope Pope knows all too well that she comes off as just one of the guys. Since she’s learned that wanting more usually leads to disappointment, Penelope’s resigned to sitting on the sidelines when it comes to love. So why does Cole make her want to get back in the game? The man is as arrogant as he is handsome. He probably sees her as nothing more than a barrier to his dream job. But when an unexpected kiss turns into a night of irresistible passion, Penelope has to figure out whether they’re just fooling around—or starting something real.
My Opinion:
Irresistibly Yours is book one of Lauren Layne’s Oxford series. The series is connected to the Stiletto series and the main male character Cole has had several appearances in these books already.
That’s why I was very excited for him to finally get his own story told. Cole has been freelancing for Oxford for several years and has found great friends there: Lincoln, Jake and Alex. Now he has the opportunity to get a permanent job at the magazine as a sports editor. Well, the job is not his yet, his biggest competition is female and gorgeous in the name of Penelope Pope.
Penelope just moved to New York from Chicago, she loves wiring about sports and his happy to have a fresh start. Her love life has not been easy.
The two of them start spending a lot of time together, at games, at work, lunches, dinners etc. Their chemistry is undeniable and full of sparks. I really liked how their story developed, slow in the beginning, but then very intense and real. Some real emotions, family and their friends are involved as well. The author captured their connection beautifully, included flirty, fun and steamy scenes. The book is full of wonderful moments.
I really love the sports factor in this story. The go to games, meet players and write about it.
Of course, another magnet is always the other characters. All the couples we know already and they all have an appearance in one way and play an important part as well.
I think this has to be my favourite Lauren Layne book so far, she did a brilliant job!
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