Title: The Design
Author: R.S. Grey
Release Date: March 1, 2015
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Five minutes until the interview begins.
Fresh on the heels of her college graduation, Cameron Heart has landed an interview at a prestigious architecture firm.
Four minutes until the interview.
She knows she’s only there because the owner, Grayson Cole, is her older sister’s friend.
Three minutes.
For the last seven years, Grayson has been the most intimidating man Cammie has ever had the pleasure, or displeasure, of being around.
Two Minutes.
But the job opportunity is too good to pass up. So, Cammie will have to ignore the fact that Grayson is handsome enough to have his own national holiday.
One.
After all, she shouldn’t feel that way about her new boss. And, he will be her new boss.
…
“I’m not scared of you,” I said with a confident smile.
“Perhaps we should fix that, Ms. Heart. Close the door.”
I paused just outside of the front doors and took a deep breath, trying to get my bearings. I was twenty minutes early for my interview. My outfit was still wrinkle-free. My pad-folio was filled with extra copies of my resume and reference letters, and I’d rehearsed every possible question that Grayson Cole would ask:
Greatest weakness? My inability to settle for anything less than what I deserve. I’m stubborn and persistent.
The honest answer? My inability to overcome my schoolgirl crush on you even though you’re a self-righteous ass.
I would NOT be giving him the honest answer.
Jennifer’s Review
Grayson is moody, broody, sex-on-a-stick in a suit and is just as determined as Cammie is, only his determination is definitely a problem for Cammie. But he, too, has this vulnerable side to him. He has a weakness – and Cammie is going to expose that weakness of it kills her.
Grayson and Cammie have such great chemistry together – whether he wants to admit it or not! For Cammie, Grayson is far from just a challenge. For Grayson, Cammie is Brooklyn’s little sister but so much more than that. Grayson may be hot and cold towards her, but we learn he has reasons for that. I loved their banter and dialogue, and the incredible situations Cammie would find herself in had me laughing so hard throughout the entire book. Then I would be smiling at the next situation, then tearing up. It is quite the experience to read a book you can cry, laugh & just simply smile while reading. I loved that Cammie was REAL. And in turn, so was Grayson.
Oh! And we get more Brooklyn and Jason! I LOVED getting an update on their lives.
Somehow I fell harder for RS Grey in The Design. I probably say that with every review I write for her, but it’s true. Her genuine humor, her kindness, and her characters in a story just suck me in deep. I fall hard for them every single time (in fact, I fell HARD for Jason all over again in The Design). Her ability to create such a depth of character, so we feel their pain, feel their love and joy is what makes her such an incredible writer and I love that she shares that talent with us.
Congratulations on a great novel, RS Grey! Five stars – would give so many more if I could!
I am a lover of books, chocolate, reality TV, black labs, and cold weather. Seriously, if I had it my way, I would be curled up on the couch with all of those things… everyday.
I live in Texas where I spend my free time writing and reading. My favorite authors include Mindy Kaling & Jonathan Safran Foer. I’m a comedy geek and love all things “funny”. Women like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Mindy Kaling are definitely the biggest inspirations for my writing, though I think my work tends to skew a bit smuttier than theirs.
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