Title: The Truce
Series: London Suits #1
Author: Becca Steele
Genre: Contemporary Romance/Enemies to Lovers
Release Date: August 29, 2019
Olivia
Being hired by Barrett London should have been a dream. Nice job in the city, amazing boss...but then I met Luke. Cocky. Self-assured. Sexy. And the most frustrating man I've ever laid eyes on.
When we're forced to work together, sparks fly. But is the attraction enough to risk losing everything? Or should this truce be in name only?
Luke
The moment Olivia walked through the door, I wanted her. That is, until she opened her mouth and ruined it with her 'I can do it better' attitude.
When we’re coerced into working together, I start to see Olivia in a different light. She's smart, vibrant, and gorgeous. Is that enough to let go of the past or will my demons turn our truce into a lie?
Queen_of_the_books_18 - “A hot and steamy office Romance that will leave you swooning.”
Aussie Book Nook - “I enjoyed everything about this book! The writing, the story, the characters!
Enemies to Lovers is one of my favourites and this book is done really well.”
Goodreads Review - “I think this is my top read of 2019 so far. Everyone should add this to their TBR <3”
Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions in my review are my own.
A fantastic debut! This is one enemies-to-lovers story that definitely delivers. I was sucked right into this book and I couldn't put it down. The main characters have such intense chemistry that you can't help but want to read more.
The two main characters, Luke and Olivia, are very well written. They each have their own issues and they were both very well developed. They each had their own growth as the story progressed as well. The side characters were interesting and supportive and I am itching for the series to continue because of them. I can't wait for Ethan and Avery's stories!
The chemistry and sexual tension between Olivia and Luke were hotter than Hades. They were definitely the only ones out of the loop about how much they didn't hate each other. You could see the attraction from a mile away. Their true feelings for each other are finally realized, but events from Luke's past make him run.
Overall, the enemies-to-lovers trope is pulled off very well in this book. I enjoyed the story and the characters and I am looking forward to more books in this series. This is a fun and sexy read with some emotion thrown in for good measure.
I stared at myself in the mirror over the sink. My cheeks were flushed, and I had a wild look in my eyes. Calm down. Splashing cold water on my face, I closed my eyes and breathed deeply, then used a paper towel to pat my face dry. Okay. I could do this. Time to go back out there and act normal.
Squaring my shoulders, I swung the door open and let out a squeak of fright. Luke stood leaning against the stone wall of the corridor, his arms folded, staring straight at me.
“Davenport? What are you doing lurking outside the toilets? Shouldn’t you be with your date?” I snarled the word “date,” my stupid jealousy rearing its ugly head.
“Jealous?” he drawled, raising an eyebrow.
“Why on earth would I be jealous? I don’t like you,” I snapped, flustered. Why is he here?
He pushed away from the wall, taking a step closer to me. I remained rooted to the spot, unable to move. He took another step, then another, until he was standing so close that I could feel his body heat. I closed my eyes, trying to block him out before I said, or even worse, did something I’d regret.
“Guess what?” His voice was soft, menacing.
“W-what?”
I felt his hot breath in my ear and a shiver ran down my spine.
“I don’t like you, either.”
“Good,” I whispered, trying to appear unaffected by his proximity, my unsteady voice betraying me. I concentrated on breathing in and out, willing my heart rate to slow. Despite my eyes being squeezed shut, I was hyperaware of the scant few centimetres of space that separated us; if I moved even slightly my breasts would be brushing his chest. My traitorous nipples hardened in response to that thought. Fuck. I cracked one eye open just in time to see Luke glance down. Too afraid to meet his eyes I dropped my gaze, hearing him swallow hard. His fists clenched tightly, and he muttered under his breath, his words too quiet for me to catch. Abruptly, he moved away from me, turning on his heel and striding away without a backward glance.
What just happened?
Becca Steele is a contemporary romance author from the south of England, where she lives with her husband, two kids, and various animals.
When she's not writing, you can find her reading or watching Netflix, usually with a glass of wine in hand.
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