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Kenley lost her job in N.Y. She was accused of sleeping with her boss when she clearly didn’t do but couldn’t explain herself to her boss when she was still virgin. Now she is looking for a job in a new city, New Haven. When she finally got an interview, she felt pretty good until she met her boss.
When Zane saw Kenley, he couldn’t believe his eyes. He thought his high school crush walked into his office. (He was so miserable in high school) He thought he couldn’t hire her and decided to let her go.
Very pregnant Zane’s sister was leaving her brother within a week and he let his best candidate go because she looked so much like his high school crush. She was convinced Kenley is the best for the job and she made sure she will take over.
When she was back hired, Zane did everything to avoid the office. He would schedule business trips back to back so he doesn’t have to at the office with Kenley. (Zane was really acting childish)
When Kenley was miserable working by herself and felt uncomfortable around Zane, she decides to give her two weeks notice. From then Zane decided to act like an adult and work out his issues.
Now they are traveling together and working things out but one incident did change course of their path...

I did really like Zane’s sister and her banter with her brother.. It took a long time to warm up to Zane since he acted childish. I would give more star if Zane would grow out of his childish way a bit earlier.

thanks to netgalley and Lyrical Press for my ARC in exchange for honest review.

Here is a book that I have been looking forward to for a long time! Can't wait to read more by this author!

I think the best way I can describe this book is by saying that it was quite boring. Despite the cliché about the female employee who feels attracted to her male employer, I thought it could be at least entertaining. And the fact that this female was virgin —yeah, I should have known better. Not only the plot is quite nonsensical and nothing really happens, but also the sex was boring as fuck, really. I've read smutty fanfiction which is a zillion times better. Not super bad, but not really worth your time unless you just want to laugh for a while.

A nice start to a new series by Allison B Hanson!

Kenley is unjustly fired from her job in New York, but finds a new position working for a boat company for Zane.

Sparks fly and they are both undeniably attracted to each other, but both face their own issues and insecurities. This of course means the path to a relationship and exploring their connection is a little bumpy.

The addition of great friends, family, and coworkers adds humor and some interesting side plots. However they don't distract too much from the main story.

I am looking forward to the next installment in the series.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really good romance! Kenley and Zane are both well developed characters and I enjoyed the build up to their relationship. I can't wait to read more by this author!

Being unfairly dismissed from her job because her boss believes she slept with the woman's husband has Kenley needing to find a new job before she runs out of money to pay for things that are essential to living the life of an independent woman. Applying for a job at New Haven Custom Boats seems perfect to give her the fresh start she needs, but working day in and day out alongside her new boss Zane Jackson proves tough, especially considering their attraction. Will Kenley be able to convince Zane to give a relationship between them a chance, or will his past demons send him running from a future filled with love, family and happiness?

I've been wanting to read a story by this author for quite a while, and this was a wonderful book to start with, as it opens a new series for Ms. Hanson. And right from the beginning, this story had me hooked and had me amused by the heroine's way of dealing with her being fired from her job. Will her friends be able to help her find something new? However, it was from the moment the hero and heroine come face-to-face for the first time in this book that had me wondering whether the hero would give the heroine a chance and realize that it's not her fault just because she reminds him of someone from his past.

As for the dialogue, it was riveting and entertaining and had me loving the challenges these two face on their journey to happy ever after. Will the heroine be able to win the hero over? Will she prove that she deserves the job he's given her, even though he was against giving it to her in the beginning for personal reasons? Will the hero realize that he shouldn't blame the heroine for being like someone he knew in the past? Moreover, both the main characters as well as the secondary characters were likeable, relatable and this hero and heroine had me really enjoying their growing relationship, even though the hero does his best to keep things professional since Kenley works for him. Yet, I liked that Zane found it hard to resist Kenley, as she needs him just as much as he needs her.

The heroine was smart, hard-working and I liked how determined she was to prove she was the right person for the job, which is proven by everything she does to make the hero's business life more organized and efficient. I also liked how determined the heroine was to overcome everything she goes through in this story, especially when her life is turned upside down because of a scare she has while on the job. While the hero, he's hard-working, a good brother that would do anything for his sister; and I liked how determined he was to win the heroine over, once he realized it was useless to keep fighting their attraction, especially after what happens to the heroine.

Overall, Ms. Hanson has delivered an engaging and satisfying read in this book where the chemistry was strong between this couple and had me wondering whether they'd finally get things right, even if it takes something happening to one of them for the pair to achieve their happy ever after. The way this story ended had me hoping the heroine would be able to overcome what happens to her and be able to handle what someone discovers about her past. Yet, what I liked the most about the ending is how things worked out for Kenley and Zane and the surprise he had for her. Furthermore, the epilogue wrapped this story up nicely, because of the secondary characters that find just as much as happiness as the main characters. I would recommend Help Wanted by Allison B. Hanson, if you enjoy the enemy to lovers trope, the opposites attract trope, or books by authors Kate Clayborn, Virginia Taylor, Maggie Wells and Cindy Kirk.

I’ll admit I was intrigued by the cover on this book. It looked like a sweet summer romance and I was definitely in the mood for a sexy HEA. Well, Hanson delivered with her great story. This book was funny, clever, empowering, had some great elements of friendship and was just an overall enjoyable read. I had never read anything else by Allison Hanson, but she is now on my list of authors to watch.

I have not read a lot of virgin tropes and I wasn’t sure what to expect. By the time I was done reading the explanation, I was like, yes...this could happen :) It hooks you from the beginning because how does a virgin get fired for sleeping with her boss’s husband? (gotta read it to find out).

Kenley Carmichael and Zane Jackson can barely keep their hands off each other. But Zane is her boss and they both decide that it needs to stay professional. Kenley needs her job and Zane needs an assistant to run his business. Zane felt like he was a dork in high school and he still has some unresolved issues from back then. Should he be over them? Yes...but then there would be no drama. His sister works to set him straight and she is hilarious.

I also liked that there was a secondary romance going on. Brady was an interesting character and while their back story was not the focus, I think it complemented the main story. The story is not explicit. I tend to like a little more heat to my sex scenes...but the author did the couple justice. It’s a good weekend read when you are looking for a romantic book escape.

Thank you for the advance copy Netgalley. Unfortunately, this read didn't grab me the way I thought it would. Not sure why. It was an okay storyline and obviously a happy-ever-after but I had to make myself finish.

This wasn't the best book I've ever read, but I still couldn't put it down. Kenley and Zane were a great pair and his sister was the perfect Cupid.

I enjoyed this book! The writing was well done and the story moved really quickly. I felt for Kenley, being accused of something she didn't do. And Zane was just a great hero. You couldn't help but root for the two of them to get together. I enjoyed their journey!
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

3.5stars
I must say that I expected a whole different story as it turns out to be. I expected that it will be funny and amazing but it was not. Both Ken and Zane are great characters but they are both so afraid and big cowards. If it was not the Brady and his story in between I would speed read this one and gave a lower rate. In a way, I was a bit of disappointed that Brady story was suddenly inserted in. Because those two were really interested and hat potential for me better than Ken and Zane.Ther was too many words of how afraid they both are and of course, Ken coping with the attack was annoying to read again and again.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for Netgelly

Help Wanted by Allison B. Hanson
An On The Job Romance Series #1

Two romances in one book.

Kenley Carmichael, fired from her job for something she did not do, eventually ends up working for Zane Jackson. She is eager to learn everything she can about boats and is hopeful this will be a good job for her. Zane sees Kenley as the dead ringer of the girl he crushed on in HS and remains leery of her for most of the book. The second romance is between a man working for Zane and someone he meets while visiting a relative in a care center.

This book had a LOT going on it but nothing that was new or different from many other romances I have read. It was an okay read and entertaining but did not have the WOW factor that made me care, think, question and want to be friends with the characters as I got to know them. There were some threads I could not relate to but have a feeling some readers of this book will find meaningful/helpful. I felt at times that Kenley and Zane were acting more like they would in high school than they probably would be at nearly thirty and that said am thinking perhaps this is geared more toward NA readers even though the characters are a bit older than most in that genre.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Tule Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.

3 Stars

in help wanted you actually get two romances for the price of one. the only thing is, that you don't actually realize this until you've hit the middle of the book. and i'm not sure that's a good thing. zane and kenley start out as our original leads. and midway through the book it feels like the author decided there wasn't enough story to stretch her word count target, so the love story of michaela and brady is added in.

but this leaves both romances feeling somewhat undercooked. and it's hard to get past some of the character's actions when you don't have enough time to fully explain or provide context for why they've done what they've done.

in the end, i was kind of lukewarm about all these characters. so it's hard to say that i would have liked this story better if each set of leads had gotten a full novel of their own. there were things i liked, but more i didn't in this one.

DNF @ 20%. Zane is rediculous. He claims to have a broken heart from a cheerleader he had a crush on 10 years ago? I can't even. He's just a delusional jerk.

I hate to give a bad review, but unfortunately this book deserved one. This was a horrible book. Zane was a jerk, I could not see his appeal. The story was ridiculous, here is this grown man, who did not want to hire Kenley (heroine) because she looked like or reminded him of his high school crush. what?? How ridiculous, so of course he hires her story must go on, and treats her bad, and then apologizes for his assholishness (yes I know not a word) but then he stays out of the office to avoid her because he does not want to have the same feeling of inadequacy he did as a teenager, did I say he was an idiot and this was ridiculous? Because it is..I was so upset with myself that I was reading this, and I was dedicating this time, that I could have given an actual good book, the reason I am writing this is to save you, the time and boredom..don't do it....

DNF @ 5%, so no rating. I can tell right away this book is not for me. I like a small town atmosphere, but when the side characters are too overbearing, I know it's going to be too much for me. Nothing against this book, and I think a lot of people will like it. It's just not to my tastes.

Help Wanted, by Allison Hanson is an interesting contemporary romance, and the first book in An on the Job Romance series.

As the owner of New Haven Custom Boats, Zane Jackson needs a new assistant, since his current assistant will soon be on maternity leave. And Kenley Carmichael is looking for a new job, after being fire for sleeping with the boss' husband, except she's still a virgin and never even considered that option.

Zane and Kenley have a rocky professional relationship, primarily due to Zane's projected dislike for her. However, they are both attracted to each other. As the story unfolds, Kenley and Zane deal with plenty of family drama, serious events, random issues, and a few surprises. Plus, there's a secondary bonus relationship that starts about halfway through the book.

Help Wanted is geared towards those who enjoy reading contemporary romances with a little intrigue and family drama intermixed in the story.


Note: I received this book from NetGalley, which is a program designed for bloggers to write book reviews in exchange for books, yet the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Such an amazing story! Well developed characters, an engaging plot and lots of fun chemistry! If you're looking for a story that will take you away for a few hours, don't miss Help Wanted by Allison B. Hanson. So good!

What a totally absorbing book from author Allison B. Hanson. Help Wanted is entertaining right from the beginning, and the high-speed boat ride never lets up. The two primary characters, Kenley Carmichael and Zane Jackson, have remarkable chemistry, and their romantic courtship is replete with discovery, desire and love. Ms. Hanson is a talented storyteller and her words kept me wanting more. This is the first book from the author's "An on the Job Romance" series, and it can be thoroughly enjoyed as a standalone.

After being wrongfully terminated, Kenley is actively looking for a new job. She ends up leaving Manhattan to work for New Haven Custom Boats, where her hot new boss prefers to interact with her via text and email. Kenley loves her new position as an Executive Production Coordinator, however, being alone in the office on most days is quite lonely. Kenley's beauty and brains are a winning combination, as her ideas for saving the company money and time are proven successful.

Zane has never been lucky in love. Kenley reminds him of his high school crush, which never amounted to anything but heartache. As a result, he is less than thrilled about hiring her, but his very pregnant sister gives him no choice in the matter. Kenley does the job perfectly and adds more value to his bottom line than he ever thought possible. Overtime, he let's Kenley in and their work relationship evolves into true love.

I truly liked this book, and the developing love connection between Kenley and Zane was quite charming. I immediately connected with both of them as individuals and as a couple. The secondary characters were unique in their own right, which added a lot of background story to the present happenings. I especially liked Zane's older sister Sidney, because her bossiness showed how much she cared. Overall, this is a terrific read and I can't wait for the second book in this brand new series.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

A two for one romance. I love those, not only do we get Zane and Kenley's happily ever after. We get Brady and Michaela's too.