The constant push and pull between these characters throughout this book becomes a bit annoying towards the end. This book would make for a good beach or pool side read. I love all the descriptions about the Cook Islands and how I feel transported to another place while reading this story.

A holiday romance romance conjures up all sorts of images, sand, heat and lust. The author has managed to beautifully capture this all and presents it with a bow on top. I loved the imagery and felt like I was there with Lissy and Nick. Loved the attraction between the two sizzles off the pages of this book. A great read full of warmth and a nice easy read. Great for all you romantics out there!

Holiday Affair is a well written book. I enjoyed the plot, characters and writing.

Lissy McIntyre would rather settle for mutual respect in a relationship than love, so Nick Richards would be the last person she should get involved with, especially when he's not the settling down type. However, the moment she meets him, she finds it hard to stay away because of the sizzling chemistry and their heated kisses. Will Nick realize that Lissy is his Ms. Right before it's too late, or will he let his past cost him this chance at happy ever after?

What a delightful read Ms. Seaton has delivered in this first book of her Affair series, which provided the perfect combination of emotion, chemistry and tension that had me reading quickly determined to discover whether these two would get their happy ever after, considering this couple's relationship keeps moving one step forward then two steps back. Seriously, they come off as enemies half the time, as she knows Nick isn't a man ready to settle down and give her the kind of love she deserves.

As for the dialogue, it was riveting and intense due to the way the main characters interact with each other and their back stories. The hero has been hurt by past relationships and isn't willing to be hurt again, which is understandable. Yet, at the same time, the heroine is good for him. Will he see that Lissy is his Ms. Right before it's too late? Moreover, I liked the hero's confidence and his playfulness, as he sways the heroine's decision. She should be wanting love, not to settle for mutual respect and just liking someone. While the heroine, she's hard-working, independent, and I liked how determined she was to resist the heroine, although it seems inevitable that they'll give into their chemistry sooner rather than later. I also liked how much of a challenge the heroine presented for the hero. Nick's charm doesn't work on her as much as he hopes.

Overall, Ms. Seaton has delivered a really good read in this book where the chemistry between this couple was powerful; the romance on the sweet side; and the ending had me worried for one of the main characters, but had me so happy because of the words the hero says to the heroine to prove to her that she's the one for him. I would recommend Holiday Affair by Annie Seaton, if you enjoy the enemy to lovers trope or books by authors LE Rico, Jody Holford, Charlee James and Barbara DeLeo.

This book was not to my taste. I will admit that. There was nothing strictly wrong with the writing but as someone who has been reading in the genre for a while there were certain aspects of the book that were quite predictable, though I won't name those here as I do not believe in spoilers.

Lissy as a character, and if she were a real person, would not be someone that I like at all. There is a sense of manipulation about her as she plays games with Nick and he does the same in turn. She is many different people all at once, hiding behind masks and using her mother's relationships as a reason to keep behaving the way she does.

The secondary characters were interesting, especially Tomas, who I would've liked to learn a bit more about.

All in all this is a quick read, a quick romance and good for those that like something other than slowburn. I would've preferred a more in depth look at their work lives as it was quite quickly explored.

Holiday Affair, by Annie Seaton is a contemporary romance with a few surprises throughout the story.

While dealing with her grandfather's recent death, Lissy McIntyre decides to spend time away from work on a tropical trip. After meeting Nick Richards, Lissy sets aside her serious mannerisms for a holiday fling. When Lissy returns to her job as a history professor, she realizes that her new boss is Nick. There are several twists and turns in their relationship with plenty of family drama.

It's the first book in Affair series, and I also have ARC copies of the other two books in the series to read.

Holiday Affair is geared towards those who enjoy reading holiday romances with plenty of drama.


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.

I'm reading this series out of order but each stands alone.
Lissy was like two different people, history professor by day and a siren by night.
She is friends with one brother and meets the other not knowing who he is. A quick affair and oops they connect again. Neither seemed to know what they wanted that I wanted to slap them...but I still enjoyed their angst.
Will it be the hot alpha or the safe nerdy brother. I enjoyed this romance very much.

Lissy was no more prim and proper Dr. McIntyre. She could imagine the reaction of her history colleagues at the University if they could see her in backpack mode. She was now at the end of her first day of ehr sailing adventure. Then she went to take a picture of the sunset and she saw a sailor interrupt her picture. He was up the mast. Then when he came down toward ehr he was singing a bawdy sea song and Lissy laughed and finished off the last two lines of the song with him. The man introduced himself as Nick as he sat with her and got them both a beer to toast the sunset. Lissy was a history professor and she had left the university to settle her grandfather’s ashes and then flown to the tropics for a restful holiday to absorb her grandfather’s death. Nick was one of the best looking men Lissy had ever seen. As Nick left to help his friend with the boat he turned and called Lissy “Angel Face” and to save him a dance. Then a girl came up and told Lissy she was the “chosen one” and why. Lissy now thought Nick was a jerk and she had no intention of falling into his bed. She also thought one absent backpacker father was enough for her family. But she felt Nick needed to be taught a lesson. Lissy grandfather had been the only stability Lissy had ever known. Nick had noticed Lissy standing apart from the group and she had kept to herself most of the day. Nick had also seen her brush away a couple of tears. Nick thought a fling with Lizzy would be the perfect way to end his last trip on the boat , no commitment, no strings just the way Nick liked it. It was time to get back to work and finish the report or his funding would dry up. The recent calls from his family indicated it was time to go home and be the dutiful son and brother for awhile. The close bond that held him, his sisters, and brothers was fostered by their mother. Nick went to share another beer with Lissy and give it a while then admit there was more to him than just a drifter in the Islands. Nick who rarely backed away from a challenge was intrigued by Lissy. He had avoided this sort of situation for years since Olivia had dumped him for a richer prospect, He swore a pretty face would never suck him in again and ah had lasted ten years with his playboy style life. It had been two years since Nick had been home. Nick and Lissy slept together the night before they were both supposed to leave because of an early plane Nick didn’t wake Lissy to say goodbye or even leave a note. Lissy had a friend-Tom- she would go to dinner with on Friday nights she even paid for her own dinner. But this time Tom told Lissy he wanted her to think about Tom as a prospective husband as he had a life plan and wanted to be married by thirty five. He also asked her if she would accompany him to his family’s house this time as his brother Dom was coming home and all the family would be together and it would be the perfect time for her to meet them as they didn’t all get together that often and Lissy agreed to meet Tom’s family. Also Dom was the new professor and actually would be Lissy boss. Then at dinner lissy found out Dominic was actually Nick she had spent the night with. The one who had the final say if Lissy gets her promotion she had been trying for. Also the cottage that Lissy lived in had been turned into two apartments and Nick would be living in the other apartment. When Lissy went to work Monday she found out she was to be the research assistant for Nick’s project. Nick can’t seem to stay away from Lissy, he had never bees so attracted to someone before. How were they ever going to work together and live side by side?
This was a very pleasant, short, enjoyable read that had everything it needed in it for the story to be complete. I loved Nick and Lissy together and how they reacted to each other. This made me chuckle at times. I felt bad that Lissy had lost her grandfather but then she met Nick when she was at the islands. I Liked the plot and pace also. This was a predictable but I did still really like it. I was glad Tom had found Jill and wasn’t hurt by lissy especially with her and Nick. KI love dhow Tom’s- and Nick's- mom accepted Lissy and was there by Nicks side when he found out about Lissy accident. There was a little drama between Lissy and Nick but it just added to the book. I liked the characters and the ins and outs and I recommend.

Have had this on my tbr for awhile now with finally getting into it. Not my first time in reading this author I knew I was in for a wonderful adventure. This centers around Lissy and Nick who will take us on this passionate trip. Even a professor can come out of the norm and have at it on holiday. Then the tables are turned and he is in her area with now this author really has my attention. Especially when what started out as a fling seems to be turning into something else you have to see where they go. We are given perfect picture on how things can change and out of that growth. The pace is just right with you getting a lovely dose of romance to fill you up.

3.25 stars-HOLIDAY AFFAIR is the first instalment, and December 2017 re-release, in Annie Seaton’s contemporary, adult AFFAIR clean romance series focusing on the Richards brothers-Nick, Tomas and Alex Richards. This is university history professors Melissa ‘Lissy’ McIntyre, and Dominic ‘Nick’ Richards’ story line.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Nick and Lissy) HOLIDAY AFFAIR, originally released in March 2012, follows the building but acrimonious relationship between university history professor Melissa ‘Lissy’ McIntyre, and Nick Richards, a one night stand that turns into something more. Following the death of her beloved grandfather, Lissy McIntyre indulges in a well-deserved South Pacific vacation in the Cook Islands where she will come face to face with the man who pushes all of her buttons including the insta-lust reaction to a beautiful face and sexy body, but what happens on holiday, stays on holiday, until Lissy discovers that her new neighbour and fellow professor is none other than her South Pacific one-night stand. Enter Dominic ‘Nick’ Richards, the man with whom Lissy will fall in love but not before spiteful accusations and bitter words are said in anger and fear.

The relationship between Lissy and Nick is caustic and biting. There is some definite palpable sexual energy whenever the two are together but too many instances of misunderstanding, miscommunication, and misinterpretation leads to heartbreak and misery as our leading couple dance around one another throughout most of the story. Name-calling and petulant emotional behaviour makes for some uneasy moments between our leading couple. The elephant in the room is someone Nick knows only too well. The $ex scenes are all implied.


We are introduced to Nick’s brothers-Tomas and Alessandro ‘Alex’ Richards, as well as their mother Tessa, sisters Sophie, Allie and Lucy, and a large number of nieces and nephews.; Lissy’s neighbour and landlady Mrs. Mac, and co-workers Jenny an Clare.

HOLIDAY AFFAIR is a quick read; a well-written story about two people who have yet to grow up. Their emotional outburst and childish behaviour leaves questionable doubt as to the real issue-imagined or otherwise. Their irritating demeanor is cringe worthy-for two intelligent and well educated university professors their conduct and actions, especially towards one another is adolescent and aggressive. The premise is entertaining if not frustrating; the romance is awkward as it falters in the face of their childish behaviour; the characters are colorful but annoying.

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Lissy is a by the books kind of gal and Nick a fly by the seat of your pants type of guy. So what happens when the control freak and the rolling stone land miles from home and in one of the most beautiful settings. The battle of wills becomes an affair to remember. Will it lead to happily ever after or end of the line heartache> Holiday Affair is what I've come to expect from Ms. Seaton. An escapade into the familiar, but a journey into the unknown. Flirty, fun, fantasy.

This is the third book I’ve read by this author and this series and by god do I love all 3 of them. You have to read these books as you don’t want to miss out on such fantastic and amazing stories. Totally deserves the 5 stars I’ve given this book and the other 2 books in this series. Annie Seaton please take a bow you totally deserves too. Super excited for more by this talented and amazing author. Would highly recommend

Holiday Affair is book 1 in the Affair series by Annie Seaton. A girl who knows what is best for her until her holiday fling turns up next door. Lizzy & Nick are great characters and provide for a fabulous holiday romance. I look forward to reading more in this series and will be recommending it to other readers.

the holiday affair reminds me of my grandmother's harlequin romances. and it's not the fast-paced story, or the exotic locale, or even the off screen sex scenes. no, what made me think of my grandmother's harlequin romances was the fact that the main characters are completely, utterly irrational people.

nick and lissy need meds you guys, because they both had crazy mood swings even while in the middle of a conversation where no controversy should occur. one second they are all hot and bothered for each other and the next they hate each other's guts.

reading this novel was a roller coaster, because these two had so many ups and downs, and it's actually not that long a novel, so there were a lot of back-and-forth crammed into the pages. mostly it felt like they couldn't sit through a conversation and really listen to what the other person was saying, and while i understand people can be emotional and reactionary, nick and lissy took it to an extreme.

it was a quick read, and if you like books set in australia and characters with explosive personalities, then this is the book for you. no question. this is a re-release, so if the blurb sounds familiar, beware that it might have been repackaged.

**holiday affair will publish on december 4, 2017. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/entangled publishing (bliss) in exchange for my honest review.

A lot can be avoided by communication. This story is ride with misunderstandings, miscommunication and over reactions. But the settings are very well described. I would classify this as a good for the beach read, nothing to taxing, too steamy and it's got a little turmoil.

What I liked:
Part of a series: Affair
Standalone
HEA

What I didn't like:
Lissy