“Corinne Michaels never fails to deliver stories full of heartbreak and healing. If I Only Knew swept me away. A beautiful romance, a story of everlasting friendships, this book is not to be missed.” – Bestselling Author, Devney Perry

 

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Synopsis

From New York Times bestseller, Corinne Michaels, comes a new heartwarming and sexy standalone romance novel.

My life was perfect – until a shocking tragedy pulled the rug out from underneath me.

My children were left without a father. I was without a husband and a provider. Instead of wallowing in my grief, I buried myself in my work at Dovetail Enterprises. Landing the promotion as the CEO’s right hand was exactly what I needed.

Getting saddled with Milo Huxley as an assistant is exactly the opposite.

I can’t stand him.

He’s arrogant, irresponsible, and out for my job. As if that’s not bad enough, he has to be devastatingly sexy, and have a posh English accent that makes me squirm on top of it all. I’ve had enough unpredictability for one lifetime, thank you.

But soon enough, we’re fighting less and laughing more. He’s there for me when no one else is. And those good looks aren’t the only panty-dropping thing about him.

If I only knew what to do about it . . .

 

 

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Review

5 stars!

OMG, this book just completely swept me away! Fun, funny, sweet, emotional, romantic, functional and so, so swoony, it’s a beautiful love story and I freaking loved it!

This book is the fourth in a series of interconnected standalones about four girlfriends – each of whom are absolutely fabulous! You don’t have to have read all of the previous books to enjoy this one (you can find the reading order below), but if you’re an OCD reader like me who likes to have all of the backstory and read books in order, I would definitely recommend it.

Danielle’s world was upended when her husband was tragically killed. Now raising their two children on her own, she is trying to balance being a mother to an adorable five year old son and a hell-raising 16 year old daughter, supporting them through their grief, dealing with her own grief and gearing up for the upcoming trial of her husband’s murderer. On top of that, she’s just been given a promotion at work and is finally stretching her legs in the business world after being held back for so many years. It’s hectic, but she’s managing to keep her head above water – just.

Milo Huxley is the brother of Callum from the Not Until You. Wealthy and privileged, when we were first introduced to Milo, I thought he was an entitled, irresponsible douche, and we get to see a bit of his spoiled nature in this book when he arrives in the US from England to claim back the job that he believes is his – the very job that Danielle has just been given. And when his brother (and CEO of the company) gives him a job as Danielle’s Assistant as payback for his slacking off, he makes it his mission to get rid of her so that he can take what he believes is his rightful place.

It’s a fantastic dynamic from the start, and there’s a delicious enemies-to-lovers vibe as Danielle and Milo battle it out. Begrudgingly, they do acknowledge each other’s skills and they work well together, but it’s not until Milo sees Danielle in a vulnerable moment and he is there to support her, that things begin to change. A friendship forms that very quickly becomes more as they naturally and unexpectedly develop feelings for each other, and then it’s all on!

“I’m trying so hard not to fall in love with you.”
I look up, our eyes mirroring the same thing. “I’m trying, too.”
“How are you doing so far?”
“Not very good.”
Milo smiles. “I’m not either.”

OMG, the feels! The chemistry! The sexual tension! It’s all fantastic as Danielle and Milo laugh together, open up and share their lives and fall hard. Neither of them saw it coming, they didn’t want or expect it, but it happens and they don’t fight it, they just let it happen, and I loved every moment! It’s sweet, fun, sexy and swoony, and so freaking functional! There’s no game playing or unnecessary angst, and though they both have personal things to work through, they accept the changes that a relationship brings to their lives, realising exactly what it is they could have together and openly embracing it.

“Give me your heart.”
“You have it,” I reply.

It’s a swoonfest that had me absolutely captivated, but life has more surprises in store for them, and they will be pushed to the limit as they figure it all out. I cried both sad and happy tears as it all played out, and I loved watching them deal with it all honestly and functionally as they fought for their much-deserved happy ending.

I love these characters! Danielle is so real and relatable as a grieving widow and a mother trying to do the best for her family. She’s smart, fun and funny, and I loved her journey. And Milo absolutely stole my heart. The arrogant British hottie is full of charm, and his character progression throughout the story is just fantastic. He has a lot of growing up to do, but he proves to be an absolutely incredible romantic hero – supportive, loving, romantic and so freaking sexy. Shout out, too, to Danielle’s kids who bring so much the story, making me laugh and swoon all over again.

The characters from the previous books all appear, in particular the girls, and I love this group of friends! They are loyal and supportive without fault, and their absolute honesty with each other is hilarious! They have such a fun dynamic, and seeing them together is a real treat.

I listened to this as an audiobook and the narration is just fantastic! Sophie Eastlake and Shane East do a fantastic job bringing these characters to life – even including the English accent! Usually with an audiobook I’ll listen while driving or doing housework, with this one I also just sat there doing nothing but listening intently so that I didn’t miss a thing, and I finished it in a day. Definitely one I recommend listening to!

So, so beautiful, I love this book so much and look forward to many rereads in the future.

5 stars!

 

Second Time Around

Each of these books easily stand alone, but the heroines are best friends, and there will be spoilers if you choose to read them out of order.

 

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About the Author

New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Corinne Michaels is the author of nine romance novels. She’s an emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun loving mom of two beautiful children. Corinne is happily married to the man of her dreams and is a former Navy wife.

After spending months away from her husband while he was deployed, reading and writing was her escape from the loneliness. She enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak and finding a way to heal them through their struggles. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love.

 

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