I had a hard time connecting with the characters in this one.

One thing I LOVED was Bridget! She was a powerful heroine. She was a leader, powerful, and a boss.

The romance lacked for me. I wanted to feel a deeper connection between them. While I did enjoy the fact that Matt respected her and listened to her, I didn’t feel the love and romance that I wanted to.

Eh, not my cup of tea unfortunately. 3 stars!

Guilty pleasure: also known as office romance. At least for me personally. Maybe I went into this with too high of expectations? But how could I not? Female attorney and a boss/employee romance where the female is the boss?? Uhm, yes please. While I did appreciate that the author tried to do a reversal of the traditional male boss/female employee trope, the story didn’t work for me.

Writing style is the determining factor regarding whether or not I’m going to fall in love with a book, and this story often left me disengaged, and I truly couldn’t connect with the characters on the level that I wanted to:/ by no means is this a bad book, it’s a cute quick read, but nothing I would read a second time.

Book Review
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Not That Kind of Guy | Andie J. Christopher
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RATING: 4/5 stars
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REVIEW: Man this book was just what I needed to get me out of my slump! Bridget is a hard ass lawyer who just got out of a 12 yr relationship. Matt is uber rich law school kid who ends up her intern. They end up in Vegas… drunk… getting married by an Elvis impersonator…. This book had the slow burn and yearning between the characters I love and strained family dynamics that cause just the right amount of discomfort. Matt is such sweet guy I rooted for him from the very beginning and while Bridget was a little immature in her relationship with him it was very fitting knowing how she had grown up/dated (or lack of dating). This was such a fun, easy, slightly steamy contemporary romance I really enjoyed reading this one!
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Thank you @netgally, @authorandiej, and @berkleyromance for the eARC to read and give an honest review!

Bridget Nolan is a rock star state attorney, and she loves putting bad guys away. Her life is her work, especially after breaking up with her longtime (and only ever) boyfriend 2 years before. Her brother Jack (the hero from Not the Girl You Marry) is getting married soon, so her single status is on her mind, but she doesn't think she'll ever settle down with anyone again. It didn't work out for her, and she just doesn't think it's for her. When her boss saddles her with a summer law school intern, who is from a family akin to American royalty, she's not thrilled. But she has no idea the ride she's truly in for.

Matt Kido's family is extremely wealthy, but he's never really thought much about it, or how it affects his daily life. When he caught his (now ex-)girlfriend cheating, he just knew he couldn't stand to intern at a law firm with her all summer, so he dropped his prestigious internship at a big, fancy firm, and went to work at the State Attorney's office. He just needed some room from all the things in his life that weren't going great. When he first sees Bridget, he's struck dumb by her, but he knows nothing can happen while he's working for her. But, once his internship concludes at the end of the summer? All bets are off.

Matt and Bridget had mega chemistry from the start, and they both properly ignored it while they would've been in too vulnerable a position for a relationship. Once his job was over, and they headed to Vegas for Jack and Hannah's bachelor/ette parties, they could hardly wait to get their hands on each other. But, neither of them ever planned on waking up MARRIED. They both had huge reasons why the marriage was a mistake, but they both had equally compelling reasons to want to stay in it. It was interesting to see the push and pull they both experienced internally in that regard.

Both Matt and Bridget had pretty terrible exes, and each of them were terrible in their own way. To be honest, I felt there was kind of a lot of time spent on the exes. It felt like they, or remnants of the mess they left behind, took up a big chunk of the story. I understand that both Matt and Bridget had issues, that emanated from their prior relationships, that needed solving, but I feel like that could've been handled without actually seeing so much of the jerks themselves on the page. Maybe I'm super sensitive to mega ex drama, but it felt like kind of a lot at times.

I loved Bridget's relationship with her sister-in-law Hannah, and Hannah's BFF Sasha. They really became good friends between Hannah's book and this one, and I enjoyed their connection so much. Also, Hannah can carry a grudge on someone else's behalf like a boss, and I love that about her. She was fully there for Bridget, and I was glad to see them caring about each other so much. Jack and the rest of Bridget's family are pretty great too, and I enjoyed seeing them all again. Meanwhile, Matt's family had a pretty textbook old money dynamic that kind of made you hate them. I wish I could've liked his mom, but she was pretty terrible. She seemed to wield her power over him, all in the name of loving him, and I can't stand that. I thought Bridget did a perfect job dealing with her.

Overall I enjoyed this story, but I didn't totally love the way the whole end went down. I understand doing things in a different way than what people might expect, but I wish some things had been different. (There is DEFINITELY an HEA, no worries about that FYI!) But, I'm pretty sure that's just a me issue, and I mostly got over it. I enjoyed this book, and I will definitely continue to read stories from this author. If you enjoyed Not the Girl You Marry, I think you'll definitely like this one too!

Thank you to Berkley for gifting me a review copy of Not That Kind of Guy by Andie J. Christopher.

I was really interested in the premise of this book and I love a good office romance, but the beginning of the book felt really rushed. There was no tantalizing build up between the two main characters. Instead, they met, started working together, then the story jumped to the end of the summer and the conclusion of their work project and they were suddenly hot for each other.

Then, out of nowhere, they go to Vegas together (and I don’t consider this a spoiler because it’s in the synopsis) and get drunkenly married. The whole thing was incredibly cliché and predictable, which was disappointing. This was compounded by the fact that I really, really liked all of the characters (main and supporting), so I wanted more from the story than I got. I could even see some of the other characters spinning off into a whole series…if only future stories have better pacing, build-up and depth.

I did still enjoy the book quite a lot, I just think it could have been AMAZING with a little rework. But, of course, you can grab a copy and decide for yourself.

Happy pub day to Andie J. Christopher! We reviewed her previous book, Not the Girl You Marry, in the fall so we were really excited to get to early review this one featuring Jack’s sister, Bridget!

State’s attorney Bridget Nolan has more important things to do than date - like putting bad guys behind bars. But with her brother’s wedding right around the corner, she needs a date. Lucky for Bridget, the legal intern is almost done with his program. Matt Kido is dumbstruck by Bridget but she’s off-limits while she’s his boss. The moment he no longer reports to her, he decides to take a chance. An impulsive decision takes them to Las Vegas where what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...unless you put a ring on it.

From Manon: I was first introduced to the Nolan family in Not the Girl You Marry & I knew any book about another Nolan sibling would be fun! It didn’t hurt that I loved Matt Kido. It was great to read more about Jack & Hannah while following Bridget on her own story!

Thanks to NetGalley and Berkeley for the chance to early review!

The follow up to Christopher’s debut novel merges some fun tropes.

I am still trying to wrap my head how I felt about this book, it’s been over a week and I still can’t quite decide if I the pros of the story outweigh the cons. I will mention that the author does a great job of throwing some tropes on their head and manages to work in a boss/employee trope without it becoming a controversial issue with a main character abusing their position of power.

The characters themselves are fantastic, Christopher creates believable people who come from very different backgrounds and they fall for each other. Two worlds, the rich and the working class, molding together in a unique way with plenty of tropey goodness, from marriages of convenience paired with a fling to a thing. Both Matt and Bridget do a good job of playing off each other and overcoming the stereotypes and stigmas brought to them via their life growing up; doesn’t mean that some of the false beliefs that have wormed their way into their hearts and minds don’t rear their ugly heads which creates the a lot of the conflict. Turns out all this character development worked because I kept turning the page. I didn’t know what would happen or how the story would play out and I was interested in the outcomes for both main characters.

The internal conflict is more of a driver than external conflict. Both Matt and Bridget struggle with all-too-real demons that I’ve experienced in personal life. I did enjoy how the author weaves real life and if you like romances with a hefty dose of real world, you can’t get closer than this.

Where things went off the rail for me is that the writing style wasn’t really my favorite. There’s a lot of deep introspective and often backstory information was rehashed over and over; more telling versus showing. I found myself shouting that out in the first three chapters multiple times. Later, after I read the ‘Thank You’ from the author, I figured out why this book was a little more difficult for me to dive into. Let’s just leave at this is one of those books that required surgically crafting the story together. Some people enjoy books like that – with a kind of Harry Met Sally vibe with interactions and scenes being piecemealed.

Overall, the story is at its essence a good one, with plenty of internal conflict; the villains are very realistic in the fact that they don’t see themselves as bad guys. Matt and Bridget are cute in how they fall for each other, and navigating in opposite parts of society. The story left me wanting to know more about a particular priest and I wonder if there might be a taboo story coming in the future. If you like tropes switched on their head; this book is the one for you.

~ Landra

Not That Kind of Guy by Andie J. Christopher is a contemporary romance currently scheduled for release on April 14 2020. State attorney Bridget Nolan is successful in all aspects of her life—except romance. After breaking up with her longtime boyfriend, she's been slow to reenter the dating scene. To be honest, she has more important things to do like putting bad guys behind bars. But with her brother's wedding right around the corner, she suddenly needs a date and fast. Lucky for Bridget, the legal intern is almost done with his program. Matt Kido is dumbstruck by Bridget—total love at first sight—but there's one problem. She's totally off-limits while she's his boss. But the moment he no longer reports to her, Matt decides to take a chance. An impulsive decision takes them to Las Vegas where, as the saying goes, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Unless you put a ring on it.

Not That Kind of Guy had a great balance to it. I loved the humor and real, emotional issues that were dealt with. Bridget is so used to having to be in control and trying to be perfect that when she lets go things get a little out of control. Matt has gotten tired of doing what he should and the possibility of being used. Neither is overly trusting, even of themselves. I loved watching them forge a friendship and more. I was glad to get both of their points of view, seeing how both of them worried about their own value in the relationship help me understand the choices they made, even when I dd not agree with them. I thought that the family dynamic for both of them were key to the story, and explored in a way that explained a great deal about the characters without sidetracking the story. I also liked the thought that was put into the secondary characters and background story. However, I also felt like the author was trying to get all the tropes in the book. There was the workplace/forbidden romance, the age gap, the wealth gap, the real slash fake relationship, the jealous ex's, and so on. I felt a little like the author had all the possible twists and trops on a check list and tried to get as many in as possible. I liked the characters, and the story for the most part, but some of it just felt forced.

Not That Kind of Guy is a contemporary romance with a good balances of heat and sweet.

I loved Andie’s previous book and this synopsis sounded like sheer perfection. Sadly, I’m wondering if two stars is too high.

I liked Bridget and Matt well enough. They’re both charismatic and loyal people. They had so much potential, if only they would have opened their damn mouths. Of course I loved seeing Hannah and Jack and some of their scenes were the bright spots.

Plot wise, it’s a mess. It’s all telling, no showing and the long long long passages of inner monologue were so repetitive. I needed witty dialogue and instead got bland and boring and nearly non-existent. The attempt at tension and build up was lack luster and even their HEA was a let down.

Overall, it was a fun idea, but the lack of conversation and chemistry between the MCs really left a lot to be desired.

**Huge thanks to Berkley for providing the arc free of charge**

Though I didn't get along with the first book in this series, I really enjoyed this second installment. The characters felt like they were a bit more flushed out to me, and I found the "drunk married in Vegas" trope to be really well done. I also liked the banter between the couple. They sexual chemistry on page was great as well. Not a perfect book, but a very enjoyable one.

What a great read to escape reality! Office place romances, even if the romance happens outside the office, are tricky for me. But this was fun, drama filled, and the perfect thing to read when I wanted to take a break from quarantine life.

I was so excited to start this one, I adored the first book I read from this author.Not That Kind of Guy is fun and sexy.I'm not sure how I feel about it!I like it a lot but there were also some parts I didn't like!

There were moments I was frustrated .I have mixed feelings for all the set up!There characters were great but mostly I liked Matt who is sweet.

I can't wait to see what this author will have for us next!

Not That Kind of Guy is about attorney Bridget Nolan. Bridget is Jack’s sister from ‘Not the Girl You Marry’ and she is one tough lady. I was so happy to get her story. 


Bridget has been single after breaking up with her long time boyfriend, and has no real interest in getting with anyone else right now. Matt Kido is Bridget’s new intern and though they’re both insanely attracted to each other, they’re off limits. That is until Matt’s internship is over… Matt and Bridget end up in Vegas together for her brother and his fiancé’s pre-wedding celebration and, well, things happen.

There was a moment that happened in Vegas that made me hella uncomfortable. It might just be a me thing and I hesitate even mentioning it, but once it happened, it just completely took me out of the story. I still loved a lot about it, but it put a bad taste in my mouth. 


My favorite thing about this book was Matt. I straight up adored this guy. He was confident, sweet, and fell hard for Bridget. I also loved that this story line fell into the Vegas thing (from the blurb I’m guessing you could see what happens there) and I enjoy that troupe lots!


I really struggled with how to rate this one. There were so many things I loved about it, but equally as many things that just didn’t work for me. Though this wasn’t perfect for me, I think Andie J. Christopher is a talented writer and I’ll definitely be reading more from her!

3.5 stars
Andie J. Christopher has done her thing with the Work Interest turned to Romance. I loved that our gal was in charge and then the fellow was. because of their interest in each other. Fun. Sexy and easy read.

Not That Kind of Guy
by: Andie J. Christopher @authorandiej
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I was lucky enough to get an ARC of Not That Kind of Guy by @authorandiej from #NetGalley and @berkleyromance. *It comes out on April 14, 2020, and I’d recommend preordering a copy RIGHT NOW.*
Not That Kind of Guy is a pseudo-sequel to Not The Girl You Marry, and it follows Jack’s sister Bridget and her much younger intern Matt. Bridget is a successful state attorney who is taking a man hiatus after breaking up with her boyfriend of give or take her whole life. Matt is a law student that comes from a very rich and very powerful family who takes an internship at the states attorney instead of a big firm after his girlfriend cheated on him. After a summer of working (and flirting), Matt goes to Vegas with Bridget when his internship is over...and they get married. After consummating the marriage (🔥🔥🔥), they can’t get an annulment, so they go back home married. I liked this premise a lot, and the relationship felt real - even though the premise was really unbelievable. This was a quick, cute, and steamy - my favorite kind of books! Highly recommend!
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This was adorable! Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for sending this one my way! I really liked it!! I will say I think I enjoyed Not the Girl you Marry a bit more but this was still a very fun book! There’s just something so captivating about Andie Christopher’s writing style that keeps me reading and engaged the entire time. This one has some vibes from the movies “The Proposal” and “What Happens in Vegas”, both romance movies that I adore! It was so much fun to read a unique spin on those classics in this sweet office romance! Matt and Bridget have a ton of chemistry and their romance is HOT! It’s very passionate and I was dying for them to get together! The reason I gave it 4 stars though is because I’m not a huge fan of the “exes” conflict. It felt a bit cliche and even though I was addicting to reading this book, it did make me shake my head a few times. That being said, this was still a fun addition to this series and I’m looking forward to more from Andie Christopher!

It’s difficult to explain the plot of the book without spoiling too much. I know not everyone reads book descriptions (I very rarely do) because it can be a lot more fun going into a story blind. Especially with romance novels.

This story has a very different feel than Christopher’s previous novel, Not the Girl You Marry. While also at the same time feeling very similar. I’d say they’re on par with each other enjoyment wise. So if you liked Not the Girl You Marry, then you’ll enjoy Not That Kind of Guy. But if you are interested in this book, you really do need to read the other one first. The main female protagonist of this book is the sister of the male protagonist in Not the Girl You Marry, so there are spoilers for how it ends.

Christopher writes romance novels that are fine. They’re a great way to just let yourself go and enjoy a bit of swoony sexy passages. They aren’t my favourite books but I like them.

This was a cute rom-com. Having read one other Andie J. Christopher book, I was excited to dive into this one. The only thing I didn't enjoy about this book was that I felt like it was very predictable, much like the other Andie J. Christopher book I had read. Still - in today's challenging social distancing times, it was a great escape and made me laugh out loud multiple times!

I'm looking forward to the next book!

This was a welcome modern romance - a self-aware woman, healthy boundaries and consent culture, and a hero who respects women and their contributions. I really liked that Bridget was older than Matt, but it wasn't the entire focus of the romance.

Not That Kind of Guy follows Bridget Nolan, Jack’s sister from Not The Girl You Marry. Bridget is successful state attorney who sees herself as a failure when it comes to relationships. (Make that relationship, singular). After her brother sets the date for his wedding, the purposefully single Bridget must find someone to go with her. Enter summer intern Matt Kido, a pretty rich boy who falls for Bridget at first sight. The end of Matt’s internship finds them both in Vegas where an out-of-control bachelorette party leads to a more permanent surprise.

I felt like Bridget’s inner conflict constantly vacillated between her insecurity at not being good enough for her douche of an ex-boyfriend or for Matt. I had trouble reconciling this seemingly smart, tough perfectionist’s need to define her success and self-worth through either relationship. The character motivation for both Matt (pissing off the parents, hiding from a jealous ex) and Bridget (a belief in traditional marriage, also pissing off a parent) felt a bit petty, though maybe that was the intent since this is the “lie” that keeps them together through most of the book.

There’s definitely wit and humor in this rom com, and fans of the fake-relationship trope will find their catnip here. I think this book will appeal more to a millennial audience, as well as fans of Not the Girl You Marry.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.