(21 Wall Street #3)
by Lauren Layne
April 23, 2019
268 pages
Goodreads Summary:
Even for a top-gun banker, temptation this hot is quite a gamble, in a sexy Wall Street romp from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne.
An alpha among the wolves of Wall Street, Kennedy Dawson rose to the top of the pack by striking the right contracts at the right times. But there’s one deal that’s been giving him a run for his money—a pact to never again let his assistant, Kate, get under his skin. She may be smart, gorgeous, and sharp as a whip, but she’s definitely off-limits.
Kate Henley isn’t a banker, but she knows a thing or two about risk management—specifically, about managing her attraction to her smolderingly sexy boss. She already fell once, and Kennedy showed no sign of paying a return on her investment. So when Kennedy’s brother starts pursuing her, Kate figures she has the best of both worlds. Jack is charming, rich, very attentive, and the spitting image of his older brother.
It’s also making Kennedy think twice. But to win Kate’s heart, he’ll have to broker the deal of a lifetime…and prove he’s worth the risk.
Even for a top-gun banker, temptation this hot is quite a gamble, in a sexy Wall Street romp from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne.
An alpha among the wolves of Wall Street, Kennedy Dawson rose to the top of the pack by striking the right contracts at the right times. But there’s one deal that’s been giving him a run for his money—a pact to never again let his assistant, Kate, get under his skin. She may be smart, gorgeous, and sharp as a whip, but she’s definitely off-limits.
Kate Henley isn’t a banker, but she knows a thing or two about risk management—specifically, about managing her attraction to her smolderingly sexy boss. She already fell once, and Kennedy showed no sign of paying a return on her investment. So when Kennedy’s brother starts pursuing her, Kate figures she has the best of both worlds. Jack is charming, rich, very attentive, and the spitting image of his older brother.
It’s also making Kennedy think twice. But to win Kate’s heart, he’ll have to broker the deal of a lifetime…and prove he’s worth the risk.
Review
I have very conflicted feelings about Huge Deal. It features my most anticipated couple from the series so you know I was excited to get my hands on a copy (thank you Ambur!). I have some issues with how the story turned out.
I have been waiting for Kate and Kennedy's story ever since the first 21 Wall Street book. From the very beginning their relationship felt like one that'd be delicious and electrifying to explore. And it was both of those things except I didn't quite enjoy the process as much as I would've liked.
I'm not a big fan of love triangles let alone ones that feature siblings. Sadly Huge Deal had it. It was brief and clearly sorted out but I just wasn't thrilled about its inclusion. It was a glaringly obvious plot device and not one of Lauren Layne's best.
As much as it sounds like I didn't enjoy Huge Deal, I did. I loved how quickly Kate and Kennedy were able to recognize their feelings. There were many internal struggles but never any unnecessary drama. The way Kennedy took charge to woo Kate had my heart beating double time. The two were often sassy towards each other but can also be super sweet when they wanted to be.
And not to forget- Ian, Lara, Matt and Sabrina were as fun and hilarious as ever. They had some snarky but good-natured conversations with sage advices for Kate and Kennedy. This gang is the best <3
Despite my disappointment with certain aspects of the story, Huge Deal is a romance worth checking out. Especially if you're invested in the 21 Wall Street series. For all you romantics out there, Lauren Layne is a must-read author!
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and not affected in any way.
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