Aurora might run a successful business with her brother that offers companions for hire, but she’s never used the service herself–until she needs an easy date for an important banquet in New York. She fortunately knows just the man for the job. Mike O’Dell. He’s cute and smart and funny and good-hearted, and she’s been into him for all the years he’s worked for her company. Now’s the time to … make her move. What could go wrong with hiring him as her date for the weekend?
An early version of this short story was published in the AUSTRALIA charity anthology. It has since been expanded by 45%.
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This is a very short love story. Just perfect for lunch or a long break.
A Sweet quick read with well written characters. A great introduction to a new series.
I love how Noelle crafted this story. I’m always interested to see how other authors paint the picture of “hired companions”… and am always pleased and surprised at how similar, yet different they are from my debut, 504 Paramour For Hire. This one kept me wanting to read more (unusual for me)!
Very short and sweet! Although you can easily predict what was going to happen in this one it was fun to see Aurora come out of her shell and take a chance. I loved the Business Aurora and her brother run, it was so unique and will make for a GREAT stories to come. I can’t wait for more from this series, this prequel was the perfect teaser….
Aurora needs a date for a important banquet in New York where she is being presented with a award and she knows who she wants to ask to be her date and that is Mike O’Dell the man that she has feelings for and he also works for her company Companions for Hire but she doesn’t know how he will react when she asks him. Aurora and Mike have such a sweet connection and both are just a bit uncertain about how the other feels about them and that in its self is so endearing. I loved this book so much and even though it was the first book in a new series it didn’t disappoint and gave you all the feels and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. Noelle Adams is an amazing author and writer and I have read all of her books and I definitely recommend you read this book and other’s by her and you will definitely not be disappointed.
I Voluntarily Reviewed an ARC Copy of this book.
ReRead:
This was a fast reread but still just as enjoyable as before. Perfect for a few minutes of free time or when you just need a fix for this particular trope.
Original Review:
Loved this quick little look at the beginning of a new series. Anything to do with marriage/engagement/relationships that are based on convenience and an exchange of cash is totally my thing. Aurora has had a thing for Mike and when the situation arises, she hires him for a trip with hopes that something more will come of it.
This doesn’t have Mike’s point of view, but as all of Ms. Adams’ single point of view books do, this one is more than capable of getting his feelings across to the reader. I love that about this author.
This is very short so there isn’t really any plot here but with just a few scenes we learn quite a bit about these characters. I would love to have more but I’m hoping we’ll see them in the future series. Despite being short in length, this is long on sizzle without consuming the story. I absolutely loved everything about this!