Book Review: The Stand Out by Donna Alam

Blackmail is such a dirty word . . . I need a plus-one for a wedding. A stand-in, And when my friends start dropping names, I panic. But then an idea hits me in the form of Archer Powell. Tall, dark, and gorgeous. Check! Looks good in a suit. Check! The office heartthrob, He’s picture perfect for the position. Maybe even a few of them. Dear Archer Powell, You are cordially invited Your presence is requested Your attendance is mandatory . . . But what happens when your stand-in is a stand out? Do you dare to fall in love? The Stand Out features a quirky girl and the office heartthrob, office enemies with (blackmailed) benefits, a fake relationship, and is full of fun, fire, and f—feelings!

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My Review:

Sweet and spicy and so much fun. Enemies-to-lovers crossed with fake relationship themes made this a book I never wanted to end. I giggled, I sighed, and I loved Heather and Archer to bits and pieces. They both have piles of past baggage weighing them down and I just wanted to hug them both tight, promising that everything would be okay. Their sassy and snarky banter showed they have loads of chemistry together which made for lots of scorching scenes between the pair. I think I say the same thing at the end of every one of the author’s books I read: I don’t know what she’s going to bring us next but I can’t wait to get my hands on it.

I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author through Bad Boy Update.