“‘I never wanted to try with anyone, but I want to try with you.‘ ‘That’s the thing, Nova.’ I kiss the tip of her nose, the slope of her cheek, my favorite freckle under her eye. ‘With me, you don’t have to try at all.‘“
Business Casual, B. K. Borison
There’s something special about Inglewild, Maryland and its perfectly curated existence. Charlie and Nova are the final of four couples that are featured in Borison’s series, and their story truly might be my favorite. The storyline is the most realistic of the four, with an initial friends-with-benefits agreement that might just become more. Charlie is the definition of a golden retriever boy, while Nova is a perfect black cat girl. Together, they have a satisfying balance of bickering banter and sweet moments.
I love how Borison continues to engage the previous main characters, along with the gaggle of townspeople, which make each book feel charming and complete. Despite each being a sibling of another main character, Charlie and Nova are fully developed characters, with realistic issues, palpable chemistry, and the perfect amount of sass between them. They both have opportunities to grow and learn about themselves while in the relationship, which makes their storyline feel healthy and mature.
While this is the fourth book in a series, it could definitely be read as a standalone. But I promise that you’ll want to read the whole series either way!
Thanks to Netgalley and Berkley for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
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