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Sizzling romance with a spunky heroine and a tough, protective hero. I wasn't crazy about the power dynamics since she was practically homeless when she met him but they grew to have a meaningful relationship until the end when he dumps her to live in Italy. He eventually changes his mind and instead of making him beg she takes him right back. Not a great ending.

I received Their No-Strings Affiar for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I had not read any books by this author (Charlotte O'Shay) in the past, but have to say I will definitely put her on my "must read" list from now on. I really enjoyed this book-- though at first just based on the main female's name I wasn't sure if I would like it. It was a very good read.

Their No-Strings Affair by Charlotte O’Shay is a story of two troubled people overcoming their upbringings to find a path to happiness. The characters are detailed and believable. My heart broke several times at what Honey had to endure on her road to success in her field and the way she was treated frowning up. Jake has his deep burdens from childhood as well. Their friends and work mates are vividly painted in the story and really bring additional life and depth. The twists and turns really pushed my limits for patience and anticipation.

Honey, yes that’s her real name, has just moved from a small town where she grew up to New York City. She’s an artist and knows in order to make it big, you have to first make it in NYC. But upon her first arrival, she gets an unsavory roommate who tries to jump her bones then kicks her out when she refuses. She’s lost all her belongings and is couch surfing at her friend’s teeny studio apartment. Three chance meetings with Jake changes all that. Now he’s offering her an apartment in his home along with a one-month love affair. She’s wary of men, go figure, but she agrees. What starts out as a fling turns into more. Can Honey commit to leaving Jake’s life when their time is up, or will she risk it all for love?



I’m a big fan of city romances. There’s something magical about New York City and in Their No-Strings Affair, Charlotte O’Shay brings NYC to life. It’s like the big city is a major character in this romance and we get to fall in love with NYC as well as the couple.



The characters are simply marvelous. At first glance, Jake and Honey are opposites. She’s the artist and he’s the ex-SEAL turned security CEO. He’s tall and she’s a little pixie. Yet the more they get to know each other during their affair, the more they realize how alike they really are. Jake sees life through her eyes and is better for it. They’ve both gone through heartache and tragedy yet sharing their feelings helps bring closure.



Their No-Strings Affair has its fair share of hot love scenes but it’s not the point of the story. This is a story about living in the moment and falling in love when it’s not wanted or convenient. With plenty of heart-wrenching moments, Their No-Strings Affair is a must-read. Highly recommend!



Favorite Character/Quote: Honey. Everything about her from her snarky attitude to her artistic view to her naivety to the way she can talk herself out of any situation, I love it all. She’s an everyday reader’s heroine, dealing with one crisis after another with aplomb.



My Rating: 5 stars