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Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
Charlie and Nova have known eachother for a while, considering her brother works with Cahrlie's sister Stella. Now he is staying in town for a month while Stella is away and Nova can't ignore that she is quite atracted to him. This is my favourite book of the four, it was so fluffy and cozy and i couldn't stop smiling and both Nova and Charlie were so complex yet so loveable and felt so real...
Nova is trying to open a tattoo shop and is fighting with herself, feels likea burden and is scared to disappoint the people who helped her so much. Charlie is a people pleaser, he is working a job he doesn't really likes and livinf a life where he has to pretend to be someone he is not ( although this changers every time he visits Inglewild). They start their friendship turned more at the right moment. Charlie helps Nova realize that asking for help is not a weakness while Nova teaches him about putting oneself first.
Their relationship started as a one night stand yet it was so much more than that. It was slow, getting to know eachother, realizing things about the other communicating, being vulnerable... it was beautiful. ( Plus we love mendling neighbours right?)
Overall this was the perfect conclusion to the series and can't wait to read more by the author.
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Business Casual by B.K. Borison
Overview:
*Business Casual* by B.K. Borison, the final installment in the beloved Lovelight series, is a delightful romance that explores the unexpected connection between two seemingly opposite characters. Nova Porter, a fiercely independent tattoo artist, and Charlie Milford, a buttoned-up investment banker, discover that one night together might not be enough to get each other out of their systems.
Review:
*Business Casual* is a captivating blend of opposites-attract and no-strings-attached romance that kept me hooked from the first page. Nova Porter is a refreshing protagonist—strong, independent, and dedicated to her new tattoo studio in her hometown of Inglewild. She’s not looking for love, but there’s something about the charming and meticulously dressed Charlie Milford that she can’t quite ignore.
Charlie, temporarily in town as the head of Lovelight Farms, is equally compelling. Despite his professional demeanor, he’s determined to help Nova and is undeniably attracted to her. The chemistry between them is electric, and their banter is both sharp and endearing. Nova’s proposition for one night without strings is meant to clear the air, but it only deepens their connection, leading to an engaging and emotional journey.
The plot is well-paced, balancing moments of intense passion with genuine character development. Borison excels at creating a rich, small-town atmosphere in Inglewild, where everyone knows everyone, and the sense of community is palpable. The supporting characters, including those from previous books in the Lovelight series, add warmth and depth to the story.
Thematically, *Business Casual* explores the tension between personal independence and the vulnerability required to let someone in. Nova’s journey is particularly resonant as she grapples with her fears of commitment and her burgeoning feelings for Charlie. Charlie’s persistence and belief in their potential as a couple is both touching and realistic, making their romance feel earned and authentic.
Writing Style:
B.K. Borison’s writing is engaging and vivid, with a knack for creating relatable characters and heartfelt moments. The dialogue is witty and natural, enhancing the chemistry between Nova and Charlie. The descriptive passages bring Inglewild to life, making it a place readers will want to visit again and again.
*Business Casual* is a heartwarming and satisfying conclusion to the Lovelight series. B.K. Borison delivers a romance that is as touching as it is steamy, with characters who feel real and relatable. Fans of the series will love seeing familiar faces, while new readers will quickly fall in love with the charm of Inglewild and its inhabitants.
I highly recommend *Business Casual* to anyone looking for a romance that blends humor, heart, and heat in perfect measure. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this wonderful ARC for review. Happy reading!
Until next time, keep believing in the magic of love and the joy of unexpected connections!
Behind Her Grey Eyes
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The 4th instalment to the Lovelight series does not disappoint one bit! (B.K. Borison does it again!)
I loved Charlie and Nova's story, their banter was an absolute joy to read and I devoured this book. Charlie is absolutely smitten with Nova, he flirts with her at every opportunity (backyard wedding was one of my favourites when we look back over this but no spoilers here!) and is a perfect MMC (my fav our of all the love light men actually! Sorry Beckett!)
Nova - what a FMC - I loved her own journey through the opening of her tattoo/plant loving shop and that made it more than just a romance book and I loved every second!!
There is no 3rd act break-up thank goodness as sometimes it is written in with absolute no need - I did give this 4.5 stars - I very rare give a full 5 stars to any romance book - but this is a top tier love story and I will happily read again and again!
**Thank you PanMacmillan & Net Galley for a ARC in exchange for an honest review**
Review on Goodreads <3
From B.K. Borison (and honestly a perfect summary of the book!)
Charlie and Nova are the fourth and final installment of the Lovelight series. Here are some things to look forward to with their love story:
- sunshine, girl obsessed, chaotic himbo boy
- driven, confident, sarcastic, gooey inside gal
- opposites attract
- flirting as a love language
- just once to get it out of our systems
- oh sh*t, it's not getting out of our systems
- inglewild phone tree x 1000, they branch into a printed newsletter
- the whole family involved and invested (stella's brother and beckett's sister and lots of meddling from all parties)
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - “Maybe this is what happy is supposed to be. A person, a place. A single moment in time.” - Business Casual, B.K Borison
Thank you to NetGalley and panmacmillan for sending me the arc for Business Casual.
- One Night Stand
- Friends to Lovers
- No Third Act break up
- Small Town Romance
- Dual POV
If you like any of these tropes, then you need to read Business Casual.
This was my first B.K Borison book and it did not disappoint! I now understand why there is so much love for the Lovelight Farm series. Now I need to go back and read the rest of the series!
Nova and Charlie were honestly so cute together - the most perfect match! The romance between these two feels so real even though there’s an agreement for there to be a one night stand and nothing else. The one night stand trope isn’t usually my thing, but Borison writes their story and develops their relationship in such a lovely way. What’s starts off as a spark, develops naturally into something much more and there’s a perfect balance between angst and those sweet moments.
You’ll find yourself relating to the romance in this story, but there’s also the emotional journeys that the characters go on as well. Borison beautifully delves into the complexities of self-worth and the struggle of not feeling like you fit in anywhere. The representation of ADHD is portrayed is a very sensitive and authentic way, helping us to understand Charlie’s character more.
I loved the small town vibes and the all of the little details of both the characters and the town that also create a sense of belonging for the reader, allowing us to truly immerse ourselves in the story!
This was a really good standalone read and I’m really excited to read the rest of the series.
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We're only a few days into June and I've already decided that this book is going to be in my top 10 of the year! Without a doubt, Charlie and Nova have my entire heart. I loved being back in Inglewood and I absolutely adored Nova and Charlie as characters. I found it so emotive reading about Charlie's struggle with people-pleasing and feeling that he isn't good enough for anyone. Nova and her hard-core outer shell appears to be the opposite of Charlie's sunshine vibes, when in fact, deep down the two of them are so similar.
I absolutely loved the writing in this, and the found family aspect is sooo wholesome.
The witty, flirty banter between Charlie and Nova was perfect and a really good balance to the serious feelings being portrayed.
Read this if you like:-
- friends with benefits to lovers
- found family
- reverse grumpy x sunshine
- dual POV
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Business Casual is an absolute delight! The characters are incredibly likeable, each with distinct voices and multiple points of view that are easy to follow. The quick romance is engaging and I found myself eagerly rooting for them to get together. Although it's part 4 of a series, it stands alone perfectly, and I was so captivated that I quickly ordered the first three books. The writing style is simply superb—crisp, engaging, and thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommended!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️.5
“For the ones who haven’t found their place yet. There’s a little tree farm waiting for you”
The final book in the Lovelight Farms series and can I say I miss all these characters already! If you haven’t read this series yet I 100% recommend it, if you’re looking for some feel-good, cozy, cutesy books with the absolute best characters THESE ARE THEM!
Business casual is an opposites attract, he falls first, one-night stand turns into a “business casual” relationship, small-town romance.
I loved this book, I honestly didn’t stop laughing. Charlie and Nova are the absolute cutest. Charlie was such a cinnamon roll, he has the best sense of humour and always tries to bring light to a situation. He does the most for all the people he loves, even if it puts him at a disadvantage.
Nova is a really strong FMC, she is so sassy, caring, and just an overall badass. She brings the best out in Charlie and honestly, those two are just perfection.
The banter, the tension and just everything between Charlie and Nova had me snickering and kicking my legs.
I’m honestly having a little bit of separation anxiety from finishing these books, I just loved all the characters and the little town of Inglewild(with their phone tree😂) so much!
Charlie: “Do you usually wear pretty underwear like this?”
Nova: “Yeah. Usually”
Charlie: “I’m going to have a hard time with that.”
Nova: “It looks like you’re having a very hard time”
Thank you B.K Borison , Netgalley, and Pan Macmillan for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review
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B K Borison has quickly become a favourite of mine in the contemporary romance genre, and I was so thrilled to be approved for the Business Casual ARC. This fourth installment in the Lovelight Farms series is the best of the bunch, and I can't wait to see what she brings next!
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Aaaaah, this small town romance is EVERYTHING! I loved this book!
This is my first book from this author and althrough I’ve been wanting to pick up any of the other 3 books from Inglewild, somehow I never do… very hyped books phobia, anyone? But I am so glad I managed to muster the courage and actually read Business Casual. I must confess, I was surprised with how inclusive this book felt, we have loads of different characters (from what I assume are from previous books and let me tell you, Becks, I’m coming for your book!) and meet cutes. We have Nora that suffers from chronic migraines and how challenging it can be to deal with them, we have Charlie who seems to be a goofy happy guy that is actually just trying to please everyone and make everyone happy and then we have that dynamic between these two characters that brings the best out of each other.
The writing was very good, I quite enjoyed the easy going approach and seriousness when needed. I must say I do have a bit of a soft spot for Charlie and I thought it was quite refreshing seeing a MMC like him! And on that note, off I go to read the rest of the books from Inglewild because I fell for all of the side characters/couples and now need to read their own stories.
#adpr Many thanks to the publisher for the galley 🫶🏻! All opinions are my own
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3.5 stars
Let me start by saying I absolutely love this series overall. It's sweet and fun and cozy and so romantic. The found family elements are perfection, and the couples are fantastic and feel like fated souls.
Now, this book was my least favorite one from the whole series. I don't know what exactly was missing, but something did.
I liked Nova. She was fun and sassy and hilarious. I like that she was driven and went for what she wanted. I love her family and how much they care for each other.
I love charlie. I identified with him. his feeling of not being worthy of not belonging anywhere. he was such a sweet character. he made me smile and swooned and cried so much. by the end, I think he became-closely- my fave (Beckett still is my number one). I love the way he stood up to his dad, and I feel he healed something in me, too. he's one of those characters you feel proud of and wish he was real.
Their romance felt more lust than love and its part because it felt a little bit rush. Also, because I felt like Charlie gave way too much, and Nova just "met his feelings" by the end. That nagged me a little. Still, I enjoyed their relationship, but I didn't love it like with the rest of the couples.
Overall, this was a cute and sweet book and a great addition to the series (although I'd love a final wrapped up of all the couples).
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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The fourth book in the Lovelight Series gives us Charlie and Nova's story - friends with benefits to lovers done to perfection. It was exactly the happily ever after, feel good fix I wanted it to be. It's bursting at the seams with friendship, family and love. It's also full of humour. I loved Charlie and Nova - the tension between them, their vulnerabilities and the tender moments made for wonderful reading and once again the meddlesome community of Inglewood fairly warmed my heart. I'm sad to see the end of this series which only went from strength to strength but it was the perfect farewell to Lovelight Farm and to Inglewood which will live forever in my mind as the cosiest, most picturesque fictional town ever imagined!
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5/5
Aggstddsgsfgshs this is the perfect send off and the ending of a beloved series. You can feel the love the author has for this world in each sentence and paragraph. It feels like a warm hug from a friend you haven't seen in a while but you missed. And it's a beautiful story to be read on a warm day.
I wish it was autumn now and I lived on a Christmas Tree Farm with a pumpkin patch too. During a harvest festival where everything is warm and fuzzy and amazing.
I loved that the last book began with Stella and Luke's wedding. Their journey was beautiful and I'm glad to see it being continued. I love that all of the characters from the previous book appear here too.
Charlie and Luka are my favourite male characters from this series. I love them. Am I still salty that Luka didn't get his pov in Lovelight Farms? Yes. Am I happy to see Charlie obsessing over Nova? Hell yeah. That's what I love the most: male characters losing their shit and having their brains broken because of how much they want and love the female characters.
I've loved Charlie since the first moment I met him in Lovelight Farms and I'm so happy that he's getting his happy ending now. Nova is amazing, sassy and confident and I love her too. They fit together perfectly and I love how their personalities fit together and how happy they make each other.
This book will have a special place in my heart. It was amazing and I loved it.
Big thanks to NetGalley and Pan MacMillan for providing the arc to this book.
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Charlie is chaos and good intentions made flesh. He is kind and willing. He is passionate and loves with all of his heart. And I love that! The ADHD rep was prominent but not overly in your face. As someone who has ADHD I always question how much of the traits and manerisms get picked up on by neurotypical readers. I never know. I recognized a lot of Charlie to be impacted by his ADHD and was happy to see it reflected on page. But I don't knoe if it was obvious to everyone else.
But take it from me, the rep was amazing. Casual but present. Not just a lable for funsies, it actually impacted him in tangible ways.
Nova, boss babe extraordinaire. Kind human, tattooed grumpy girl. Becketts little sister. A person who wants to do good. To succeed. To not let the people she loves down.
I saw bits of myself in both of them. I love it when that happens! And they made a lovely couple. Or well... friends with benefits to something more, haha. This book had the trope 'everyone knows but them' and it had me kicking my feet multiple times.
Borisons writing in general is very giggle and kicking-my-feet inducing. It is a warm hug, a comfort and a distraction. I always will recommend this series to anyone looking for comfort stories.
After I finished reading I was kind of sad. It had ended. But the longer I think about this book, the more I love it. The more it feels like the perfect ending (with a little room for bonus stuff in the future). I am satisfied and happy where everyone ended up!
So. Read this book for all the banter, nicknames, friends to lovers, small town, bossbabe and goofy loving vibes!
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Business Casual, a friends to Lovers story. A tattoo artist from small town America and. NY finance investment guy. Ahh, I loved the bond, chemistry, banter, spice between the pair. That's the highlight of the story, the lead pair they'll keep you engaged and entertained from Page 1 till the end.
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I never want to leave Inglewild! Charlie and Nova’s story was my favourite yet. The way they grew together was beautiful. I’m once again left feeling like these characters are real, that if I walked out my front door I’d find myself in Inglewild. This place feels like home & if that isn’t the sign of the perfect novel, I don’t know what is.
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𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 | 𝐁𝐊 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧
★★★★☆
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟
⟡ Steamy romance
⟡ Small town
⟡ Reverse grumpy v sunshine
⟡ ADHD representation
⟡ “One night to get it out of our systems”
𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
This series has become a firm favourite of mine and I’m incredibly sad that it’s over!
Business Casual easily holds the most humour in all of the series. The dynamic between Nova and Charlie is teasing and full of dry sarcasm and funny earnestness to compliment the romantic tension between the couple. As ever, the small town of Inglewild continues to interfere and play cupid and honestly I love them for it.
The characters in this book were my favourite, especially Charlie. New bookish boyfriend unlocked! He’s handsome, rich, a people pleaser and his insecurities make him deeply endearing rather than annoying. I loved how Nova was so accepting of him in his entirety and vice versa.
I still think it’s not as good as lovelight farms as it doesn’t have as much plot depth, literally all the focus goes on the romance and is capable of making any unavailable folk feel single. This series is heartwarming, funny, spicy, and has a book to enjoy for each season.
𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:
“𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘦. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘰. 𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘯. 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵-𝘮𝘦-𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥—𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭. 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰.”
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This book was a perfect finish to the trilogy. I have enjoyed all of the lovelight farm trilogy and this book is no exception. Nova and Charlie were perfect for each other. The pacing was perfect and organic and it was all around a lovely read! I would recommend this book to anyone!
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This was the absolute perfect conclusion to the Lovelight farms series. I adored Charlie and Nova’s story, I completely fell in love with them both as individuals and their relationship which started off as a friends with benefits situation until it started to get complicated with feelings. They were perfect for each other and balanced each other out so well.
I also loved the snippets of the other Lovelight farms couples, getting to catch up with Beckett and Evie, Stella and Luka and Caleb and Layla and also some of the other town members.
🌹 dual pov
🌹 friends with benefits
🌹 golden retriever mmc x black cat fmm
🌹 found family
🌹 small town romance
Highly recommend this book, but I also highly recommend starting with Lovelight farms and reading in order to get the full effect!
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I received both the physical and digital copy of this book, y’all are sleeping on this series!
It’s such a cozy romance series but add a little bit of spice.
These books take place in a small town called Inglewild and if it was a real place, I would feel horrible for anyone who breaks up there.
Business Casual focuses on the sister of our favorite Cat Daddy Gardener Himbo Beckett, Nova and the half brother of the first book’s main character, Charlie. Ranking wise, this couple is my second favorite after Layla and Caleb.
Please note I’m horrible at reviewing books without spoiling them, however I do recommend this series. I thought they were all super cute and cozy. Each book taking place in a different season! This one is fall.
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What a finale to the Lovelight Farms series!! This book was my absolute fave, Nova and Charlie were adorable and I just couldn’t get enough of them and our Charlie Boy.
Charlie is so unbelievably adorable, I hate that he constantly underestimates himself! If I could have crawled through the pages to hold him and tell him how special he was I would have 😂
I just loved every second, the chemistry between Nova and Charlie was everything, the banter exceptional and the way they reluctantly but inevitably let down their walls to let the other in was just beautiful to read.
I loved that the whole Lovelight team got him on board, Stella and Luca starting their next chapter and Charlie being a Porter 😭
B.K. Borison is a genius at writing cosy small town romances that make you feel all the feels, whilst also feeling like you’re right there with her characters. Perfection!