ENTER THE GIVEAWAY
Sparks fly
between a misunderstood New York socialite and a cynical divorce lawyer in this
lively standalone rom-com from the USA Today bestselling
author of Blurred Lines and Love Story.
Pampered
heiress Georgianna Watkins has a party-girl image to maintain, but all the
shopping and clubbing is starting to feel a little bit hollow—and a whole lot
lonely. Though Georgie would never admit it, the highlights of her week are the
mornings when she comes home at the same time as her uptight, workaholic
neighbor is leaving to hit the gym and put in a long day at the office. Teasing
him is the most fun Georgie’s had in years—and the fuel for all her naughtiest
daydreams.
Celebrity
divorce attorney Andrew Mulroney doesn’t have much time for women, especially
spoiled tabloid princesses who spend more time on Page Six than at an actual
job.
Although Georgie’s drop-dead gorgeous, she’s also everything Andrew
resents: the type of girl who inherited her penthouse instead of earning it.
But after Andrew caps one of their predawn sparring sessions with a surprise
kiss—a kiss that’s caught on camera—all of Manhattan is gossiping about whether
they’re a real couple. And nobody’s more surprised than Andrew to find that the
answer just might be yes.
And who is he, you ask?
Andrew Mulroney, Esquire.
I know this because we moved into the building on the exact same
day, and right before we got into a horrendous fight over whose movers should
have access to the building loading dock first, he handed me his business card.
The thick white card stock declared that he had a fancy law degree
to go along with the fancy suit he was wearing on a Saturday.
Andrew handed it over with such superiority, I actually wished for a
half second that I had a business card of my own that would somehow be better
than his. Like, lined with gold or something. No, platinum.
With a diamond in the corner. It would be too heavy for him to hold, and he’d
drop it, thus having to kneel at my feet to pick it up.
But then I realized it was just as well that I didn’t
have a business card.
Because it would say . . . what? Georgie Watkins, professional
party girl?
Anyway, I digress. Despite the high temps of that swampy July
morning, the encounter had been the start of an epic cold war.
Me, the socialite in apartment 86A against the uptight esquire
in apartment 79B.
I’m not entirely sure I’m winning the war, but I’ll never tell him
that.
I let my gaze drift over Andrew, even though his appearance rarely
holds any surprises. The man’s a lesson in sameness, like some sort of
anal-retentive version of Groundhog Day.
There’s always the black mug with some healthy gunk inside held in
his right hand, Tom Ford briefcase and Armani garment bag in his left,
containing what I know to be a perfectly tailored three-piece suit.
Andrew’s coppery hair is perfectly styled, although I’d swear
that there’s some natural curl in there threatening to disrupt his perfect
order. I imagine that annoys him, so it therefore makes me happy.
Let’s see, what else about my nemesis?
He’s got a hard, unfriendly jawline that’s perfectly shaven.
Dark brown eyes, cold and flat. Black gym bag over one shoulder.
I suppose
you could say he changes up his attire, because he does alternate between black
and gray gym shirts. But considering that they seem to be the exact same fit,
both colors molding perfectly to his impressively sculpted upper body, we’re
not giving him any points for variety there.
Same goes for the lower half. The black shorts worn in summer have
given way to sleek black sweatpants now that October’s upon us, but they’re
both black and Nike, so we’ll give him no credit for changing it up there
either.
The shoes, though . . .
I do a double take.
Well,
well, well . . .
Instead of the usual black gym shoes, the man’s shoes are red.
I don’t know how I missed it before.
I drag my eyes back up his body with a grin, and he gives just the
slightest roll of his eyes to indicate that he’s noticed my slow perusal and
isn’t fazed in the least.
“You went shopping, Dorothy!” I say happily.
He stares at me. “I don’t shop.”
Of
course not. Far too frivolous.
“No, that makes sense,” I say, pointing at his feet. “Glinda would
have given these to you.”
Andrew looks down at his Rolex watch. “I’ve got to go. Have a good
day, Mr. Ramirez.”
“You too, Mr. Mulroney,” Ramon says with a deferential nod. “Enjoy
your workout.”
“Yes, do,” I say, turning and watching as Andrew moves toward the
front door of our building. “What’s on the schedule today? Treadmill, or just
skipping down the Yellow Brick Road?”
Andrew Mulroney, Esquire, doesn’t respond. He doesn’t even turn
before pushing through the revolving doors and stepping out into the still-dark
autumn morning.
Now come on. Tell me that wasn’t at least a little bit
fun, despite the ungodly hour.
Links
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Addicted 2 Romance Review
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I am a HUGE Lauren Layne fan. I have read every book once and some even twice. Some have been absolute favorites, like the Stiletto series and others I enjoyed just didn't love but this story was incredible. LL has created two wonderfully different and fun characters in this story with Georgina and Andrew. If you are looking for snarky and funny story, well run to read this book because it was pure fun.
Georgina /Georgie and Andrew live in the same building and the title of the book is about Georgie and how she is coming home at 5am when Andrew is starting his day at 5am, supposedly she is doing the walk of shame, though she never really does.
Andrew and Georgie meet weekday mornings at 5am and they form relationship around that. The big kiss described in this story happens midway in the book and at that point both characters know they have a relationship with other even if they don't know what to call it.
If I was naming this book I think The Kiss is very appropriate as its a catalyst for how G and A finally end up exploring their attraction, before that they are both resistant to admitting to real feelings for the other. But that kiss changes everything.
I really LOVED this story. Beyond loved. I laughed alot during this story, and I also ached a lot too. This story is actually sweet and romantic. It explores a relationship round two extremely different and opposite characters. But who are both very lonely. Once they come together, they learn what happiness really is.
They have some big challenges in this story but I loved how hard they fall for the other and I loved all the one liners. if you enjoy snarky heroines and lots of laughter along with a sweet and romantic hero, then you will fall hard for Andrew like I totally did.
About the Author
Lauren Layne
is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen romantic
comedies.
A former e-commerce
and web marketing manager from Seattle, Lauren relocated to New York City in
2011 to pursue a full-time writing career.
She lives in
midtown Manhattan with her high-school sweetheart, where she writes smart
romantic comedies with just enough sexy-times to make your mother blush. In
LL's ideal world, every stiletto-wearing, Kate Spade wielding woman would carry
a Kindle stocked with Lauren Layne books.
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