Mallory Sims is late for her first day of work.After spilling her tea, she discovers she has no gas in her car. Add that her arm keeps sticking to her dress from syrup left on the console of her car, flustered feels like an understatement.Then she sees her new boss.Graham Landry is the epitome of NSFW in his custom-fit suit, black-rimmed glasses, and a look so stern her libido doesn’t stand a … libido doesn’t stand a chance. Being flustered is just the start of her problems.
Her punctuality is only the start of his. With a pink slip in hand, he’s been waiting on his new secretary to show up only to let her go. Then she rushes in with her doe eyes and rambling excuses, smelling like bacon and lavender. The termination paper falls to the side as she falls in his arms.
This is a disaster in the making. Not because of his pinpoint exactness or her free spirit, but because when they’re together, the sparks that fly threaten to burn the whole place down.
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Loved Switch. It had a great blend of fun, flirt, drama, and romance.
Graham Landry was the brilliant, dedicated, mighty and gorgeous CEO of Landry Holdings. He was one diligent man who constantly took care of his family. I loved him for his intelligent brain, his beautiful soul and his personal struggles.
Mallory Sims was an equally brilliant, kind, beautiful and hardworking administrative assistant to Graham. She had the resolve to make hard choices especially because starting over to find yourself again isn’t easy and I loved her for that and more.
Graham and Mallory were two people with hot and fiery chemistry who brought out the real in each other. I loved the development in their relationship, the conflict and more importantly, the communication with one another across the story.
“There’s a kinky animal buried in those stuck-up suits of yours trying to claw its way out, isn’t there?”
DAMN! Mallory has got that right! I’ve read about Barrett and I’ve read about Lincoln but there was always something about Graham and his calm and collected demeanour that always pulled me to him. Maybe it was the curiosity, the need to see what was under the polished suits and attitude and Locke hit it out of the park with this story.
Graham Landry is the brother who has everything planned to the T and always looks out for his brothers. I mean, his contingency plans have contingencies! Behind his pressed suits and business persona, Graham has always been a mystery.
But what his perfectly scheduled life didn’t account for was his new assistant Mallory Sims and how she was going to mess up his entire orchestrated life. Mallory is having the worst start to her day. One accident after another she didn’t make an impression on Graham. Well not at the Executive Assistant level, anyway.
Mallory is the complete opposite of Graham. Where he is systematic, she is all over the place. Everything on Graham’s desk has its place whereas everything on Mallory’s desk is all over the place. Graham is a clean freak, Mallory creates a mess wherever she goes.
“I want to celebrate with my . . . girlfriend?”
“That’s so high school,” I laugh. Shaking his hand, he motions for me to take it.
“How do you plan on celebrating?” I ask, pressing my lips together. He wiggles his brows.
“I think we managed to do that,” I say, wiggling my eyebrows back at him, “out here last time, didn’t we?”
“Last time was different.”
“Why?” He grins.
“Last time you weren’t mine.” Swooning, I take his hand and let him lead me into the house.
The chemistry and attraction between Graham and Mallory were instant and their banter was equal parts witty and clever. These two were perfect together and gelled into each other’s life perfectly. Mallory provided Graham with security for him to be himself around someone else other than his family and Graham provided Mallory with a steadiness, order, and faith in herself and her life that she so desperately needed.
Is there drama in the book? Yes. But it slightly permeated the story rather than overpower it with unnecessary drama. Otherwise, the whole book has a lightness to it that is one of the characteristics of the Landry family that I adore!
Also, how can I end this review without mentioning my absolute favourite scene from the whole book? There was this particular moment, where we get to read about Graham’s back story and the reason behind his anal-retentive ways and at that moment I wished so hard for Graham to be real because I wanted to just squish him and give him a big cuddly bear hug. It wasn’t because the situation was really bad and huge but because he was so vulnerable at that time and there is something about seeing grown men who are always put together, removing the mask they put for the world to see and letting go and just being themselves and feel all the hurt and pain that they normally hide from everyone.
I can never get enough of the Landry boys but an alpha, dirty talking CEO who is vulnerable has my heart.
First came grapes.
Then came ice cubes.
Now comes the syrup… *wags eyebrows* Read the story to find out what I mean 😉
4.5 Stars!
Where do I even begin? I so so loved this book! The Landrys have become one of my favorite families! Graham’s and Mallory’s story certainly added to this (slight) obsession.
I’ve been waiting for Graham’s story for a while. Of all the brothers, he seemed the most complicated, I think because he seemed the most serious. And that was so true! And through reading, he really seems to be the most flawed; he wants to come across as so put together and the leader in the family- and he really is; all of the siblings look to him for guidance and reassurance- but that just adds to his mysteriousness. Mallory really brings him to life, in so many ways. She was such a complex character,and felt to real, not really knowing what she wanted out of life. The two of them complemented each other so well!
This is a top read of mine by Adriana Locke. I found myself anxious to find out their outcome. A definite reread and I HIGHLY recommend!
I woke up with a smile. On Monday. This surely means the world is ending.”
With quotes like this, you know you are going to love a book. In all honesty, I had not read the first two books in the series but in the first chapter I knew I was going to read the entire series. This book was full of everything you want in a book. I love that it had a little angst but not what I call “three’s company” angst that is unnecessary and a waste of pages. I fell in love with not only the main characters but ALL the characters and look so forward to reading al their stories!
Read: March 22, 2017
Switch is the third book in the Landry Family series by Adrianna Locke; however, it’s my first book by Locke. It’s a standalone and can be read separately; however, it’s recommended in order if you desire the backstory for the secondary family members.
Graham Landry is one of six siblings. He’s the serious one. He’s also over the top gorgeous, sexy, intense and driven. Mallory Sims is the beautiful, quirky, smart, witty and sassy Executive Assistant that blows into Grahams life like a hurricane. They are complete opposites. Graham is organized and OCDish. Mallory is artistic and spontaneous. On paper, they will never work.
Locke takes us through a humorous journey of trust, exploration and change with a dual POV. The storyline is pretty predictable, yet enjoyable. It’s a light read with low angst.
I love the bantering amongst Graham and Mallory as well as between the family members. It adds personality and sass to the storyline.
I enjoy Locke’s writing style. The storyline and characters were well written and well developed.
I’m looking forward to diving into more from Locke. Ford’s story is next up, but in the meantime, I’m going to backtrack and catch up with Barrett and Lincoln’s stories.
Office chemistry is one of my favorite reads. So I was excited to listen to this one. Graham is a bossy boss who struggles to shut it off during his downtime. Mallory is a old friend of the Landry family. She needs a job and Graham just happens to be in desperate need of an admin assistant. The fire between these two can be felt coming across my ears. I enjoyed watching Graham figuring out coming to terms with his feelings. Ford had a bigger role in here. I loved getting to see more sides of him. Family times are the best! There are more than a few in this story.
Switch (Landry Family #3) was a great read by Adriana Locke. Mallory ends up late on her first day of work. When she walks in she finds out that Graham Landry is her new boss. I absolutely loved reading Mallory and Graham’s story and can’t wait to read the rest of this series.
Switch by Adriana Locke was a sweet and charming office romance with a bit of angst and a whole lot of chemistry. Mallory Sims is ready for a change and ready to put herself first. She is fun, sweet and lively. She may be late at times and not always the most organized, but she will fight for what she wants. Graham is the keeper of his family He is strong, determined and practical. He has a plan and Mallory was not part of it. But sometimes life takes a turn you were not expecting.
Once upon a time Graham gave his heart away only to have it broken. Never again. He will be the man he believes his family needs, while protecting his heart. Mallory just got out of a bad relationship, but something about Graham calls to her, but can he ever truly ever let her in? Such a fun and sexy audio with all the best feels! Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott continue to knock it out of the park and bring these stories to life!
Listened too and reviewed for Sultry Sirens Book Blog.
Happy listening!
A romance that is harder than most to get going and have staying power with these characters is sweet but frustrating!
The Third installment of the Landry series we enter into the life of Graham Landry, the workaholic, stoic and serious brother of the brood. Graham has a list, a schedule, a plan, a back up of the plan, and a back up for the back up plan, nothing he does is out of order or out of place. He never fails, never makes a mistake, but he is in need of a secretary.So he desperate, he takes his sister up on hiring one of their old classmates. Little does Graham know that this will change his life forever.
Mallory Sims, the do it herself kinda girl has just gotten out a very bad relationship and back into the life she wants. Taking this job at Landry Co, she thinks she is ready to go, but after a mishap, late on her first day and seeing her boss in a suit for the first time….she isn’t so sure anymore.
The heat between these two can be felt through the pages my friends. Graham once scorned is not looking for anything serious or long term, but can he say goodbye to the woman who makes his life this much better?
Mallory Ramsey is having a bad start in her new assistant job, but she doesn’t realize what a stickler Graham Landry really is. She was friends with his sister in high school and she really needs this job. This get combustible in the office- Love this family they are so awesome.
Another great book by Adriana Locke. Definitely a new favorite of mine. Oh Graham, he’s broody, sexy, and a dirty talker. My new favorite Landry! Mallory is sassy, strong and my favorite Landry girl. They both bring baggage into this charged boss/employee relationship. Their chemistry was off the charts, and led to some fantastic banter. I absolutely loved the relationship between all the brothers and can’t wait for Ford’s story. Highly recommend this read. BTW, bacon and syrup….yummmmmm.
Are you reading the Landry family series yet? If not, you need to be. Switch is my favorite. I just love how Mallory helps Grant loosen up and settle into himself.
Next to Lincoln’s book, Graham’s story is one of my favourites in this series. It was everything you want in a story and more. I was intrigued by him in the first two books of the series and my expectations how I wanted him to be were very much delivered. The author did him justice, like I knew she would. The chemistry between Graham and Mallory, you could feel it in each page of the book! And that is how a story should feel when reading. The author is really becoming one of my favourites! A 5 star read for me!
Mallory is starting her first day at work and it’s not starting out great. She’s late and when she meets her boss, the chemistry between them is undeniable. A connection both are trying to fight. Graham has been scared by his past and doesn’t let anyone close to him but he can’t deny the pull he has to Mallory. Slowly but surely, they both break down each other walls. But will Graham let Mallory close enough to let her see he has a heart OR will he push her away and let the possibility of love slip away…
Those sexy southern Landry men are back and more irresistible than ever! Graham has always wanted to be the CEO of Landry Holdings and make sure his family is taken care of. He is happy wearing his suits, and carefully organizing his life. He is so busy taking care of everyone else, that he doesn’t take time for himself. That is until his new assistant, Mallory Sims, falls into his arms. Mallory is beautiful, smart, and a bit messy, which drives him crazy. She is the total opposite to Graham, and he can’t get her off of his mind. She challenges his structure and order. He doesn’t have a plan for her sexy intelligence, lavender scent, and melodic voice. He breaks all his rules and does things he normally doesn’t do just to spend more time with her. Mallory had spent her life doing what was expected of her. After a bad breakup, she is determined to do things because she wants to, with no regrets, and sexy, dominant, Graham is a risk she definitely wants to take. Their attraction is instant and explosive and they can’t get enough of each other. But Graham has been burned before and can’t afford to allow anyone in again. But does he have the strength to hold fun, free spirited Mallory at arms length or will his carefully constructed world shatter around him? I love Graham and Mallory so much! They were fun, honest, and caring making them perfect for each other along with their smoking hot chemistry. The whole Landry family is essential to the story. Their fun sibling banter and unconditional support made this story even more fun and heartwarming. Ford played a large part in this book and I can’t wait for his story! I loved this third book in the Landry Family series. If you enjoy reading fun, sexy, and heartfelt romance, then you will definitely love this book!
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Switch was amazing and my favorite installment in the Landry Family series so far! Adriana Locke once again did a phenomenal job and I loved her writing style and the storyline and characters she created. I absolutely loved Graham and Mallory’s story and was hooked from beginning to end. I have seriously become addicted to the entire Landry Family and I honestly can’t get enough of all of them. They are such an amazing, funny, and loving family and I can’t wait to read more!
Graham and Mallory were absolutely wonderful and I immediately felt a connection with them. I loved their personalities and chemistry together, and how their story and relationship progressed throughout. I loved reading the book from both Graham and Mallory’s POV, and I enjoyed most of their banter and interactions with each other. There were definitely a few ups and downs between them, but luckily it wasn’t anything horrible. The conflict really upset me and I didn’t like it at all, however I was glad that it was resolved fairly quickly. Graham is my new favorite Landry sibling, with Lincoln a very close second, and I loved getting to know more about his character and what made him tick. Mallory was sweet, sassy, hard-working, and Graham’s perfect match in every way. I loved Graham and Mallory with all of my heart and truly enjoyed reading every single page of their story. I was rooting for them as a couple from the very beginning, and I was happy with the conclusion to their story. It wasn’t exactly what I was expecting or necessarily hoped for, and I would have loved more in the epilogue, but it was still a good ending. I am so far in love with the entire Landry Family and I absolutely loved getting to see all of them again. There were a few very pleasant surprises and scenes throughout that made me extremely happy, and I think they will make you happy too, especially if you’ve read the previous two books in the series.
Switch was another sweet, sexy, swoon-worthy, and addicting romance in the Landry Family series and my favorite installment so far. I am a complete sucker for office romances and sexy CEO’s, and Adriana Locke certainly did not disappoint with Switch. I absolutely loved Graham and Mallory’s story and I am so freaking excited to read Swear and Swink, the final two books in the amazing and addicting Landry Family series!
Smoking hot me !!!
The Landry men are smoking hot with brains, money and charisma to match. Come along with this family on their Journey of love, fun and a little heartbreak!!!
Oh Graham …how I love thee…..let me count the ways !!! No seriously Mallory and Graham’s story. I honestly did not think that I could love the Landry men more but Graham had me swooning. He is a perfect combination of handsome, brooding, mysterious, focused , driven , loving and sexy! He is the main line for the Landry family. His attention to detail has him shine in every aspect of his life, but his driven personality leaves little room for relationships or doing something just for Graham.
Mallory our beautiful love interest for Graham literally comes into his life like a wrecking ball. Bursting through the doors 20 minutes late and falling into his arms. Graham is ready to let her go before she starts but on that first glance he knows he is in trouble and then she speaks and he is a goner.
Mallory has always placed herself 2nd always making way for others hopes and dreams. She is now single and own her own able to choose her own path. Mallory has worn many career hats in the past but soon realizes that business may be her calling. She takes a position through a friend as an executive assistant at Landry Holding. She has no idea what she is on store for when she meets the handsome Graham and CEO of the company. She soon decides that this may be her favorite job so far. She vaguely remembers Graham from high school but was certainly not prepared for the sexy man that now stands before her. It will be a pleasure sitting and enjoying this eye candy all day! What she is not anticipating is how quirky he is. She soon finds that she loves watching him step out of his comfort zone. Graham thrives on order but the lovely Mallory is taking him off his game. The internal struggle that he has when something is off course or out of place is cute to her. Graham soon discovers that the sassy, beautiful silly Mallory is brilliant and business oriented! That surprises him that she can get the job done and do it well but still knows how to cut loose and have fun. Secretly I think he wants that for himself but is afraid to try. Although he soon sees what he loves most about Malory …or ability to care and take care of people , including him and his quirky ways. Mallory does not mix business with pleasure but she certainly can not deny the attraction they share.
I loved watching their relationship develop! Beautifully done Ms. Locke !
Gifted a copy for an honest review.
~~Michele McMullen ~~
This one so far is my favorite in the Landry series. I liked the other two, but this one was really good.
Awww yeah, Graham and Mallory are explosive together! They oozed sexual tension. Their story sucked me right in, I didn’t want to put it down. I can not wait for Ford’s book. He’s the brother I’m most intrigued about. Damn these Landry men are smokin’ hot!
Mallory and Graham punch the clock in this steamy office HEA! Mal is on the road back to herself. After moving back home post-breakup from unsupportive ex she needs to rebuild and rediscover the hopeful and wide-eyed youth she once was. She is smart beautiful and talented and no matter what her ex says she has potential for more. She take a job working for Landry holding to help pay the bills while she figures out her next steps what she wasn’t counting on was her boss being for lack of an HR approved term such a smoking hot piece of CEO! Graham is know as the man with the plan. He always has the solution and is never ruffled, but when his new AA walks in he is neither calm nor collected. He knows that he should stay away hes Mr Ice Man after all, but he cannot help himself. As the lines between personal and professional blur, he knows that Mallory is the type of woman any man would be luckily to possess. To win the girl the Boss will need to give up control can Graham handle the job description?