EmmyMy bad reputation is coming back to haunt me. Now, I need a date for my brother’s wedding just to keep the vultures at bay. I’ve noticed Jake around the building and he’s the perfect man for the job.The thing is, I don’t actually have what I promised in return for his help, but I don’t want this to end.JakeI’ve seen Emmy and she’s out of my league, but that doesn’t stop me from taking her up … me from taking her up on her offer and upping the ante. I have rules, however, the more time we spend together the more the lines get blurred.
Her lie made her more like me than I ever thought possible. Too bad liars don’t do it for me.
A little boyfriend maintenance goes a long way…
After all, 425 Madison Ave is the perfect place to fall in love!
*Each story is completely standalone, but you’ll want to read them all.
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What a cute fake relationship book! Really great back story. Nice, light fun read. Perfect for between those angsty AF books. I only wanted to smack Jake one time! And I’m beginning to wonder if Sara will ever get it together (a background character that has popped up in a few of these books)
I liked Emmy and Jake’s romance. The writing was good and the plot was fun. Although this is a book in the A 425 Madison Novel series it can be read easily as a standalone. I do recommend reading the other books though because they are wonderful reads. I liked Emmy for the most part but I will be honest and say that there were a couple things that bothered me about her. First, I know it worked to fit in with the series but I felt it was a huge cop out to be living in a luxury apartment when she had such strong opinions on being her own person, making it on her own and refusing her families money. I know she was paying the utilities but it did not mesh with what I felt was a realistic option for her. Second, I truly hated how she let Jake talk to and treat her. I didn’t feel she owed Jake every detail of her life, especially because originally they had made a simple deal. Jake I had some big issues with. I was not a fan of his attitudes and judgements. His sanctimonious attitude about “The Rich” certainly went out the window when there was a nice check involved. Be sure to add some extra zeroes because you’re rich and I’m greedy. Oh Yeah and do not forget a little bonus because you don’t want me to spill your secret. He was a Grade A Jerk with an ego to match. Even if I could get past how he was in the book, my heart could not commit that in the end his prejudices and fears wouldn’t put so much stress on their relationship that it would tank. I could not really feel an attachment to either character and their chemistry had no zing for me. In spite of this I thought that Emmy deserved so much better than Jake. That is only my opinion though. Still it was a good read with a few funny moments mixed in with some drama and emotions. This is my honest, voluntary review.
Emmy walked away from the wealth and privilege that her family used to control her life. She has made her own way. Too bad she can’t ignore family functions like her brother’s wedding. Her roommate has the crazy idea to hire the cute building handyman Jake to be her fake boyfriend. When faced with the prospect of being thrown into the arms of her ex, she makes Jake an offer. Jake doesn’t date tenants, its too awkward and he needs his job. Emmy is cute but her offer angers and offends him. These socialite girls are all the same. But the money is too tempting and Emmy is an awesome chick. There’s no way you can catch real feelings in a fake relationship, right?
I have really enjoyed the 425 Madison books and Boyfriend Maintenance was a good addition to the series. Jake has appeared in several of the previous books and I was interested in his character. He had some preconceived notions about Emmy and held onto them even after getting to know her. Emmy didn’t share a lot of the deeper issues she had with her family, totally justified in my opinion. This is a bit of a disaster and in the process Emmy was really hurt by Jake. I do wish that Emmy had made him work for her forgiveness, I love a good grovel. That didn’t happen, though it was in keeping with Emmy’s personality. Lauren Helms is a new to me author and I loved her style. 4.5 stars for Boyfriend Maintenance.
This was an interesting read witn Emmy giving up her fortune to live by her rules, she is dragged back into a lifestyle she wanted nothing to do with.
As for Jake helping out to better his life but ends up realising she is the life he wants.
There’s a misunderstandng and confusion.
I loved the characters in this story, a nice light read.