For the last seven years, all of Audrey Willem’s focus has been on making partner at her law firm. Now that she’s 3 months away from reaching her professional goals, she doesn’t have room in her life for any kinds of distractions. That is until she meets Jake, the hot music marketing executive, who conveniently moves in next door. With all her hard work on the line, she is forced examine her priorities and decide if love is worth changing her plans for.

I have some mixed feelings about this book. I really liked Audrey as a character, and the overall plot was interesting. However, what lost me was the storytelling.

While I was reading this book, I couldn’t help thinking this must have been written by a lawyer who wanted to try their hand at fiction…. And sure enough, I was right.

This book was easily 150 pages too long. And most of that is due to how much of the book is dedicated to going into the ins and outs of Audrey’s job. There is so much about research, litigation, court cases, etc. I don’t know if the author wanted to prove they had law experience or if it was a case of “writing what you know” that sounds out of control. The main issue with this is that it did nothing to move the plot forward. It was like spinning in place.

I also had an issue with the romance in the book, particularly the lack of it. Jake and Audrey had absolutely zero chemistry. I felt like she was constantly walking on eggshells around him to impress him. And it was unclear if she was changing her workaholic ways for herself for for the man. She was such a great character, and I just couldn’t see what he brought to the table.
It was a bit of a disappointing book, because the main character was a gem. It was bland and it lacked heart.

Omg this book was right up my street. Exactly the type of genre I love!! Leading lady Audrey knows what she wants, has fought to get there and doesn't let anything get in her way. Dating can wait. That is until she meets jake. I couldn't put this book down and I got hooked on the story between Audrey and jake. I personally would have loved jake to ask Audrey to marry him at the end of the book but that's just me. If your a fan of authors like Sophie kinsella, Jill Mansel etc you will not be disappointed in this book. I cant recommend this book enough!!!

Audrey is a workaholic who dreams of only one thing: becoming a partner in the law firm where she has worked for seven years. As new partners are chosen in the coming months, Audrey meets her new neighbour Jake. Both fall for each other. However, Jake, whose father is also a workaholic lawyer, does not want to date someone who is married to their work. Is their romance doomed after all?

Overall, I enjoyed this book. I always find it interesting to read romances where the characters are in their late twenties or even thirties. The romance between Audrey and Jake is cute.

In a way, I liked the importance Audrey places on her career. Being a lawyer is really a passion for her and it’s easy to see why it’s so important to her to become a partner. On the other hand, I wish she could have said no when she needed to. I also wish there hadn’t been this rivalry between her and Colette, I understand the point, but I always find it a shame to see women undermine each other.

Before I even learned about the author, I suspected that she was or used to be a lawyer. However, in all honesty, I was sometimes confused by all the legal jargon used in the book. I also found the plot a little too predictable.

I give it a 3.5/5 (which I round up to 4 stars).

I recommend it to romance lovers.

Thanks to NetGalley, Strawbundle Publishing and Kathy Strobos for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This is a great book. The two main characters are Audrey and Jake. They are next door neighbors. Audrey is a lawyer and Jake is in marketing bands. They start dating. They have each have some issues. Together they work through their problems and find love.

So cute!

I love the setting of this book being New York, who doesn't love reading a book with New York as the setting?? I also enjoyed the story. It's not often that a romance talks about the commitment of an MC's job over their love life, even when that is the reality for so many people. This book really encourages you and helps you see that yes, your job is important, in the cause of the MC of this book, making partner is important and for sure, it should be important. But without having a life outside of work, you aren't enjoying it, and it will pass quickly and you'll regret not taking more chances of fun in life.

Thank you to NetGalley and Strawbundle Publishing for the earc in return for an honest review.

In Kathy Strobos' 'Partner Pursuit', Audrey Willems has six months to go before her law firm announce which associates have made partner. To do that she has to essentially be a workaholic at the whim of the demanding partners who decide her fate.

Meanwhile she meets her new neighbour Jake, an entertainment marketer, who she shares an instant attraction. Unfortunately for her, Jake's dad is a lawyer and he detests the long hours lawyers do, having been constantly disappointed with his father for missing holidays and other key milestones.

Will these two be able to make it work?

At times it did drag on, and I found myself wincing at the office politics, especially with rival Colette and Audrey's workcrush Tom. But Strobos gave enough depth to give me an idea of how hard the legal world is on lawyers and the demands placed on them in top law firms.

At times I felt frustrated with Jake pushing his issues onto Audrey when he knew straight up this was her goal. But I also understood where he was coming from, sometimes the price for your dreams might be too hard to pay, and is life really worth it that much if all you do is work, and not have fun without someone calling you while you're doing so?

Partner Pursuit is a fun read if you like friends to lovers and flirty banter (who knew there were surfer colouring books?!), while seeing characters stuck in relatable situations (like balancing work and life).

Thank you to Strawbundle Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC.

This is such a good romance comedy I have been in such a slump lately and this got my reading back in the mood. the characters are relatable and the story is well paced with in depth 3d characters profiles and problems this is a great start to my reading this authors work as I have not read from her before and I very much enjoyed her work and will read more going forward. overall great pacy loved the characters and really clicked with me personally.

This was a cute book. Audrey is trying to make partner at her law firm when a cute new neighbor arrives to give her just the distraction she needs to realize their is more to life than work 24/7. I'm not sure I 100% loved all the details of the ending, but overall this was a well written romance.

Partner Persuit is all about workaholic Audrey who is within touching distance of her dream role as partner for her Law firm and Jake, a fun-loving, gorgeous music marketing executive. The two new New York City neighbours get on straight away and are easily two of my favourite characters in any of the books I've read. All the way through you're just willing the opposites to attract but life just gets in the way. Their journey to their light bulb moments is one I didn't want to stop reading. I would love to see this made into a movie! Kathy Strobos did the perfect job of making me forget I knew nothing about law whislt including lots of law firm chat. The 'women supporting women' in the book is so lovely to read. It gives me hope that the world will get there one day if we read more stories about it. I'm so glad I chose to read it and I can't wait to add a physical copy to my shelf!

This book was everything I wanted it to be. The timing was great, the storyline was easy to follow, there were no unnecessary characters and plots trying to bust in. I would definitely read again and again .

Great story! I liked the contrasts between the characters. Although it was a work of fiction, it was realistic. I can not wait to read the next book by this author.

Kathy Strobos' Partner Pursuit is a light, heartwarming chick lit about Audrey Willems, a lawyer working in New York who fights tooth and nail to become a law firm partner but also pulls out all the stops to find a romantic partner. It isn't an easy journey for Audrey. Along the way, the internal and external conflicts jeopardize the realization of her goals and they bring out her likable traits-- resilience, loyalty, and determination.

I also love how the author showcases New York City's famous places and interesting restaurants. I kept checking these places on Google Map and imagined the characters walking on the side streets, buying groceries, waiting and dining at restaurants, or bicycling around the park. I also checked Kathy Strobos' favorite place to buy cookies, the Levain Bakery. This is why I love reading. It's like traveling to different places without leaving home.

Partner Pursuit is a fun read that is reminiscent of a typical rom-com but does not fall short of sending its message about finding a balance between career and love.

Thank you, Kathy Sobros, Strawbundle Publishing, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

'Partner Pursuit': 4⭐

(Unpaid Review: thank you to @netgalley, @kathystrobos and the publishers for allowing me to read this eArc copy in exchange for a review.)

Here we go:
Friends to lovers ✅ fluffy romance ✅ amazing plot ✅ stunning cover ✅
Did I miss something?
Oh, right...
Love pursuit? ✅✅ Absolutely adorable and so, so romantic! Totally reminds me of the relationship between Jenny and Matty in 13 Going On 30, dunno why but totally does and that made me love this book even more 🥰 absolutely recommend, perfect for any time of the year but especially in summer!

this was such a nice read! it's was a little but slow in the beginning and that's why it's not a full 4 star read but i loved reading about workaholic audrey and her life as a lawyer and all her aspirations. i loved jake as a love interest, loved reading about them, even though i have to say it was a little bit of insta-attraction which is not one of my favourite tropes. overall, i recommend this book to everyone who loves a cute and easy romance and is also interested in reading about the legal world.

3.5/5!

4 *stars*

The cover spoke to me!

I really enjoyed this story. It was so cute and heartwarming. At this point I'm in to romance books, it allows me to calm down knowing that the ending will be happy.
I liked how the characters presented themselves in this book. But as I read this book, I realize that the world of law is not my field. Audrey is constantly working to become a partner at her New York law firm. I am ambitious myself and this is what appealed to me the most.

Thank you!
#Netgalley #PartnerPursuit

“When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain.”
When I tell you that I am emotionally, and quite physically attached to this book. I mean it. I absolutely love this novel. It is so cute to the point where it truly did leave me with a warm, fuzzy-feeling. This novel has it’s own place in my heart, and so do Audrey and Jake.
This book really describes the struggle of juggling a huge work load, as well as a person’s personal life and so it felt like it was something I could relate to. The main character, Audrey, is someone i relate to and this just made me love this book even more!
I have to say that Kathy Strobes is now my new favorite author! I cannot wait to read more of her creations!

This book follows a lawyer named Aubrey, who is a workaholic. Her new next-door neighbor Jake is outgoing and is the opposite as his father was a workaholic and swore he would never be that way. The story follows the two of them on life's journey and we watch how their relationship grows and Aubrey thinks he could be the one. A little bit predictable as she has to choose between her long-time dream of being partner and the literal guy next door.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC for an exchange of an honest review.

That is a fun book. I really enjoyed it.

I don't know what to think about this book. It seemed great, just the writing and everything in the story was so cliche. I just couldn't read it. I started it and then stopped. It was pretty slow too.

LOVED reading this and read the whole book in one sitting! Loved Audrey and Jake's story from how they met to how they really got to know each other and everything they went through together. They had different views on some things but it was great to see how they grew and changed throughout the book. The conflict with Colette was also relatable as I feel as though everyone has dealt with someone like that at some point in their lives. There were definitely a few twists I didn't see coming which drew me in even more. Definitely recommend!