Welcome back to the idyllic town of Inglewild... 🍁

Business Casual can be enjoyed as a standalone rom-com, but I feel like you'd get way more out of it if you read the previous books in the Lovelight series as they are all interconnected. By reading the previous books first, you get a deeper appreciation of the ongoing growth of previous characters/relationships and are more emotionally invested in their journey. I absolutely adored the callbacks, especially to our original hazelnut latte drinking couple - Luka and Stella.

The smalltown setting of Inglewild is what appeals to me most about this series. It's carefully constructed to provide as many cosy vibes as possible. It's straight out of a Hallmark movie, in the best possible way.

Charlie and Nova have undeniable chemistry from the first chapter. Charlie has ADHD and I think this is really represented well, although could have been explored in more depth.

The stakes are pretty low as Charlie appears to have the flexibility and financial freedom to basically follow his heart from the get go, but I understand his hesitance to fully commit due to his self-esteem and toxic relationship with his father.

Don't be mistaken for thinking this book is just a cute rom-com. There's toe-curling spice that's written perfectly. Charlie is definitely the king of foreplay and dirty talk. None of their physical interactions seem forced or just added for shock value. Their relationship is incredibly sweet and endearing.

Business Casual is the perfect cosy romance to curl up to and is a great addition to the Lovelight series.