Another winner by Georgia Beers. It has been awhile since I have read one of her books, the last was the JuneBug Farms trilogy (which I highly recommend). So was looking forward to diving into Calendar Girls.

The book is around a main character that is literally working herself to an early grave and the other main character that is doing everything she can to help her parents with caregiver needs. As usual Ms. Beers gives the main characters great depth and the supporting characters charm. There is some ‘heavy’ parts to the book around Katie’s father, but Ms. Beers does a wonderful job around compassion and understanding of what is going on with him-either she did great research or she has some person experience with this type of infliction-I had tears in a few parts. But overall the plot is about how Katie helps Addison break out of her ice-queen, workaholic, smell the roses life. The book has rich descriptions of the scenes, and LOVED there was a bit of reference to JuneBug Farms. If I had only one regret with the book, I wished the ending had been drawn out just a bit more-what happens at work with Katie’s new job, does Addison finally get the deserved ‘partnership’ of the company, do they marry and have kids so that Katie’s mom can get some long term happiness also with grandkids…..ok yeah I am a sucker for good old fashion HEA endings.

I look forward to getting back to purchasing/reading more books by Ms. Beers, I have many of her older ones in paperback, so I’ll be looking to add to the collection via e-books, keep them coming Ms. Beers!

I received an ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review, but would have written the same opinion if I had come across this book on my own.

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‘Calendar Girl’ is a perfect masterclass on how to write a breathtakingly beautiful romance novel. Absolutely perfect. And it’s not just about the romance. It’s about love and family and realising what is important in life. It is utterly captivating and the emotional intensity is off the scale. Addison Fairchild is a hard-driven business woman who has no life outside the office. Her determination to succeed has affected her life in so many ways – and all to her detriment. This Ice Queen is about to get thrown off course by the most amazing woman – and she is not at all prepared. Katie Cooper takes a second job to help her patents as the family struggles to cope with her father’s early onset dementia. She is kind, loving and thoughtful and exactly what Addison needs. I loved Katie. She brought out the best in Addison and was so caring. I wanted Addison to realise that she had everything she could ever want right in front of her, if only she could see it.

Georgia Beers had me captivated from the start with this story. Two skilfully crafted characters, an enthralling plot and the best kissing scene ever! Boy does this woman know how to write a first kiss. And don’t get me started on the sex scene. Hot, romantic and epic. I adored this book. Five stars and highly recommended.

I was given this ARC to review.

Calendar Girl is a contemporary romance perfect for those who love a good opposites attract story, an office romance, or ice queens who actually try really hard not to melt all over the place.

First off, I love Katie. I like to think I'm something of a Katie, so *warm hugs all around.* Katie is a mug of warm hot chocolate with real marshmallows (and probably a nip of Bailey's). And then there is our ice queen, Addison. Ohhhhh, Addison. *smh* I actually really love how well Georgia Beers built these women into fully real women, not just cardboard cutouts of characters. Addison was pretty horrible sometimes, but I still felt myself hurting for her and worrying about her. Both characters go through a lot of growth throughout the book, which is always something I love to see - especially Addison needs to do a lot of soul searching.

The only thing I didn't really like about Calendar Girl was how abruptly the ending steamrolled in. It could have benefited from some sort of epilogue checking back in on Addison and Katie and how're they're getting on after some amount of time later. I'd have really loved an epilogue with the two of them at the annual fundraising gala the following year, maybe with some elements that clue the reader in on how Katie's mom and dad are doing as well. That would have wrapped the book up a little more smoothly, I think.

Georgia Beers is one of my very favorite author's. Her story's are always rich with emotion, anxiety, romance, romance, romance and characters you enjoy spending time with. And this story has all of that. There is plenty of personal discoveries and changes.....some good, some very bad. I would have liked an Epilogue though. There was one serious Cooper family delema running through the story that I wanted to see resolved.

What a delightful read! The main characters, Addison and Katie are fully fleshed out, I felt like I knew their ins and outs early on. Addison and Katie have a rocky relationship from the beginning and the evolution on their relationship is wonderful to read. If you are looking for a romance novel that is well written and will steal your heart, this is it! Highly recommend!
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I found Calendar girl to be a pleasant read. It wasn't one of my favorite reads by Georgia Beers, but it still was a good read.

As I was reading this book, I felt that something was missing. Maybe it was the fact that the author choose to only show the attraction by one of the main characters. Addison was so Ice cold that you only ever saw her drive to take over her mother's company once she retired. On the other hand, you saw the immediate attraction that Katie expressed when she saw Addison. I always found that a book flows better when at least both main characters finds the other person attractive. The chemistry between the characters finally heats up about 1/3 of the way into the book.

One thing I really did enjoy with this book is the relationship between Katie with her mother. It was a nice treat to read a book with the special dynamics between this mother and daughter.

Overall the book was well written and had good dialogue. If you like a slow burn, this will suit you great. I would likely rate this book closer to a 3.5.

A sweet, sweet romcom of a story.

Addison Fairchild, the eldest of three Fairchild children is working herself to death in an effort to be named successor to the behemoth Fairchild Enterprises by her soon-to-retire mother. She has so far achieved solitude, isolation, ulcers and unimaginable stress levels, but refuses to slow down. She is desperate to get the position. It ends up in a collapse and a rushed visit to the ER. As a result, an assistant is thrust upon Addison – if only temporarily.

Katie Cooper, a sweetheart, all sweetness and light, is that assistant. Katie’s father has age-related onset of dementia and is quickly fading. She has recently moved back to live with her parents to be there for them physically, emotionally and financially.

Addison is resentful about saddled with an assistant and pulls a Miranda Priestly on Katie. Though seriously devalued by her new boss, Katie struggles to be seen by Addison, driven by need and attraction.

Beers writes an engaging story. You really get the two girls. You can understand why Addison runs away from Katie. You can feel Katie and desperately wish for good things to happen to her.

The OTT romantic in us would’ve like a bigger, grander end-gesture from Addison…but that’s just our greedy hearts.

Calendar Girl is a nice read, which you may find yourself returning to when you want a hot-chocolate-and-warm comfort hug in your life.

<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42378335-calendar-girl" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Calendar Girl" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1539789224m/42378335.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42378335-calendar-girl">Calendar Girl</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/41784.Georgia_Beers">Georgia Beers</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2583619140">3 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I rec'd an ARC from NetGalley/Bold Strokes Books for an honest review.<br />Addison and Katie are leads in this romance which had good moments and some vague, choppy sections before coming to a swift pat ending. I would've liked Katie's home life descriptions to be briefer and an expansion on the reasons for Addison's angst. Ms. Beers' handling of the illness dementia was skillful but at times took up too much of the plot. While I've enjoyed previous books by the author, this one I liked a little less. 3 stars
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I must say it was kind of a struggle for me to get through the beginning of this book but I continue on because I haven’t read a book yet by Georgia Beers that I didn’t enjoy! I told myself this can’t be real and I agreed to continue reading to prove myself wrong. This book started to catch my interest a little bit more during the middle and much much more towards the end. They say opposites attract and Katie brung our the best in Addison. I loved how stubborn Addison finally came to her senses and confessed what she was going through and put all her raw feelings out on the table to Katie. I also love Katie for being so strong-hearted and loving despite things she was going threw at home and the challenges she faced with Addison. She remain the same sweet, caring, and affectionate person always true to herself. They are perfect for each other in every sense. I can’t speak on the whole book but towards the ending really caught my interest I love it! #Netgalley

Whenever I read the name Georgia Beers on an upcoming book to be released, I know I am in for a good romance. Calendar Girl, her most recent romance, fulfills that expectation.

The plot involves two main characters—Addison Fairchild and Katie Cooper. Addison runs Fairchild Rentals, one of the three companies owned by Fairchild Enterprises. The other two companies are run by Addison’s sister and brother. Addison has a type-A personality and, as one might expect, is a workaholic. She expects that when her mother retires, she will be appointed as the CEO. Unfortunately, Addison’s health and personality suffer from all the self-imposed pressure, and she ends up in the hospital. Her mother decides to hire Addison a personal assistant to help organize and perform work-related tasks
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Katie Cooper is hired as Addison’s new personal assistant. Katie is a bright, energetic woman. She, too, has pressures to face daily. Her father has Alzheimer’s and Katie moved home to help her mother with his caretaking and to assist with paying bills.

Addison and Katie are attracted to each other, but company policy prohibits fraternization. Throughout the plot, we will be presented with the development of this work relationship and the exploration of their feelings for one another.

The plot, although predictable, is well developed and flows nicely. The characters are created with a lot of depth. I particularly liked Katie. She is smart, funny, and has so much patience.

I have read all of Georgia Beers’ books. Although this one does not fall within the top five, I would certainly recommend it. Readers will spend several hours with a well written romance. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.

I was given this ARC in return for a fair and honest review.

Addison Fairchild is an ice queen/workaholic when her mother forces her to accept the help of a personal assistant. Katie Cooper needs an extra job with good pay to help out her mother with her sick father. With no choice left, she takes on the job of a personal assistant. The plot was mostly about Addison characters development with the help of Katie. I felt the end left me hanging. Did Addison really overcome all her issues? Either way, it is a good read. The angst at the end could have lasted a bit longer. It seems to have resolved so easily. A solid Georgia Beers book tho.

I absolutely adored this one. This is just the type of uptight boss, good hearted employee mix that I enjoy reading.

Addison is the boss and typical type A personality of the eldest child who happens to ignore her health and has zero social life. After a scare, her mother (and boss) foists an executive secretary on her. Enter Katie Cooper, the absolute personification of smarts and kindness.

Addison mellows down a bit thanks to Katie, however, she is still her own enemy. You will need to read this one to find out what happens when the office romance is forbidden (yes seriously, Addison fires someone and the other person resigns in that consensual coupling).

also, Addison is the CEO who definitely needs to follow her own rules.

Definitely recommend, even though we DONT GET AN EPILOGUE like all of Georgia Beers books

As in many of the books of this author, the approach of the story has much more potential and not all the issues in it are treated equally, so the result does not end up being complete. I will try to explain myself.
There are several aspects that affect the two protagonists at the moment in which they know each other. Addison is the director of one of the branches of the business that her mother started from scratch, the oldest of three siblings, obsessed with always being at the level that her mother supposedly demands. This has affected her physically with an ulcer, high blood pressure, etc. besides having turned her into a bitch, almost hated by her employees, which forces her to accept, reluctantly, the help of an assistant. Katie is the assistant who extremely needs the job that is offered to her through a friend who works in the same company. Katie's life is not very pleasant nowadays, having been fired when she requested a reduction of her working hours so she could help her mother care for her father with dementia. The only income she has now is what she gets by taking care of two twins in the morning.
So we have an ice queen, forced to have a shadow in the form of an assistant, who also has an exceptionally cheerful character despite her personal situation. You can imagine a lot in terms of developing the relationship between them from this. But the author is busy filling many of the pages with the unfortunate illness of Katie's father and also loses a lot of time with the issue of workplace harassment with which Addison's mother seems to have fixation.
And although there are several truly romantic moments, they are few and far between.
And the end is too fast, an epilogue would be appreciated.
So I agree with other reviews, two characters somewhat wasted that could have given a much better result, as far as a romantic novel is concerned. In spite of everything, I do not want to value it badly or stop recommending it.

I usually judge lesbian romance novels by these three rules: whether or not the author has created characters that I can relate to and am committed to, a happy ending, heartbreaking situations that usually have me crying. This author writes a good book, but every once in a while she writes a great one with all of my required elements, and this book did it for me.

The premise was intriguing and original. The characters were likable from the start and the romance was satisfying. The ending wrapped up just a bit too quickly and an epilogue would have tied everything up perfectly.

'Calendar Girl' by Georgia Beers is a well written sweet workplace romance. It has all the elements of a good contemporary romance, and if you like this type of story you will like 'Calendar Girl'. It even has an ice queen for a major character.

Addison Fairchild and Katie Cooper both have some fairly major family issues, with Addison even developing health problems that end up with the two working together in a manager/subordinate situation at Addison's family business. There is attraction, but also many elements of the story keeping them apart. The book also contains a fair bit of angst.

I really like Georgia Beers writing and I do like this story. The characters are well developed, the story keeps you reading, and I did connect with Addison and especially Katie.

I'm giving this book a solid four stars, and I really wanted to give it a five, but I just couldn't. While this is a book that I could see myself reading more than once, I didn't really like the ending. I wanted the story to go a bit further than it did. It is a good ending. I just wanted more.

I received an ARC from Net Galley and Bold Strokes Books for an honest review.

This was another cute Georgia Beers read. Katie Cooper was the perfect person to help Addison get out of her own way. Addison's character development was great. Georgia did a nice job handling Katie’s father’s illness. It was portrayed in a real but gentle way. Overall this was a cute read and I highly recommend. Thanks Georgia for another great read!!

Another great romance book by Georgia Beers! 5/5

Addison Fairchild doesn't do relationships or love or hobbies or anything that is not related to her job, that is until she gets ill and a new assistant is assigned to help her. Katie Cooper is trying her best to help her parents and help around both, physically and financially. When Katie gets a chance to work as an assistant in the Fairchild company, she jumps at the opportunity. Classic romance of a sexy ice queen who can only melt by the right woman.

This was a sweet, feel-good romance. A really enjoyable read. The chemistry between the characters was there from the start. Both were wrong and sexy characters that were well developed and I was invested from the beginning. The writing was great and engaging. I will definitely be reading this book again.

I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley.

Georgia Beers has become my go to for Lesbian romance. She weaves a great story with a bit of steam, action, romance, and great characters.

I received an ARC copy of the book from the Publisher via Netgalley and I am voluntarily leaving my review.

This is an Ice Queen story and a work place romance. I enjoyed the story line and the character development was excellent. The story line flowed well and the characters themselves were likeable.

Addison works within the family business her mother started over two decades ago. She is looking (hoping) to take over the company when her mother retires. She is a workaholic and has some health problems. Katie is a part time nanny and looking for another job and gets a job as Addison’s assistant. Addison is opposed to having an assistant and doesn’t make it easy to begin with for Katie but as the story progresses she gets used to having an assistant.

I enjoyed reading this book and now I am not sure if this is my favourite book by this author or if Blend is still my favourite. I am tied on both at the moment. Looking forward to reading more by this author.

3.25 Stars. I’m a Beers fan. I think she is very talented. I thought this was a sweet story but I did feel a bit let down at the end. I just didn’t care for all of Beers story choices and was hoping for something more. It’s still a good read, just not one of my favorites by Beers.

This is a romance with an ice queen character. Addison definitely fits that mold and I love to read good ice queen characters. Due to Addison’s health, she is forced to take on an assistant named Katie. Katie has a lot going on in her life and needs this job to help her family. The more time they spend together the more an attraction builds, the problem is the job has a strict no fraternizing policy. Is there a chance at a relationship or are the doomed from the start?

I enjoyed most of the main storyline. I liked these two characters as a potential couple and I enjoyed watching Addison’s walls come down. The problem I have is with the story being very predictable. I literally kept saying to myself what I thought would happen and it did. I wanted something more. I want to be wowed by the books I read. I wanted Addison to fight for what she deserved. Where was the ice queen when I really needed her? And not only did the book become very predictable, it felt really short. All these things were happening at the end of the book and it felt like we ran out of time.

The premise and the characters in this book were well done. It was classic Beers to me. I felt like this could have been a story I loved, but it really petered out at the end for me. It is still a good read that I think people will enjoy; I just wanted it to be great.