The perfect book doesn’t exi—

Oh, here it is.

Romance! Sex lessons! Quarter-life crises! Karaoke of The Dandy Warhols! What more do you need?

Business or Pleasure is the newest (and third) adult romance from Rachel Lynn Solomon. I enjoyed her previous two books, The Ex Talk and Weather Girl, so I was looking forward to this one. Sadly, this just didn’t work as well for me.

Chandler is a ghostwriter for celebrities who are “writing” books. She ends up hooking up with Finn, a somewhat/semi-popular actor who portrayed a lovable character on a cult classic werewolf show. Their hookup goes horribly for her and she leaves extremely disappointed. Later on she finds out she’s supposed to be ghost-writing with Finn on his memoir. They end up traveling together since he now makes a living by traveling to fan conventions around the country. She admits their night together was horrible and he asks for her to “teach him”/give lessons in any of their downtime.

This premise sounded good but it just never really sold me. I wasn’t invested in Chandler or Finn and I didn’t find them to have any chemistry. The traveling around the country through the different chapters was just so long and tedious as well. I mostly just wanted the story to be over.

Thank you to the publisher (Berkley) for an ARC, all thoughts in this review are my own.

This was my first Rachael Lynn Solomon books and when we got it I was so excited! I always love a good romance and this one a little bit of everything. I love the steam, I laughed a lot and there was also a lot of sweet moments that made me enjoy this story.

There was so much spice and tension that you just get sucked in. Then throw in a forced proximity and it is my favorite kind of romance!

Thank you so much Berkley for this ARC!

I couldn't stop laughing while reading this.
Business or Pleasure is an absolutely fun and addictive read. I loved our two main characters, and their banter?!?! Amazing. I also really loved how this book deals with mental health (there is OCD and generalized anxiety disorder rep). It both gave the topics the seriousness and focus they require, while also still maintaining its lighthearted tone. It was the perfect balance.

Rachel never lets me down!

This book was so funny and spicy 🥵 which is the love language to any romance reader! I could not put the book down. It was incredibly fast passed in a sense of how easily consumable it was. Absolutely addictive. This will most definitely be a reread. I appreciated how organic the couple was with each other, sweet, spicy and funny. My three favorite things.

The TENSION was to die for I found myself not being able to wait to finish this booo love every second of it! It was a sweet fun read with great spice.

I love rom coms. I love just about everything about them, except any sort of miscommunication. Miscommunication is a tool used a lot and I hate it. Good thing readers! There is zero miscommunication in this book. The very crux of the relationship in this book is open and honest Communication and I loved it. I’m fact, I loved everything about this one!
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Chandler spends her days as ghostwriter but she isn’t thrilled with the way her life goals are headed. After
an awkward one night stand she goes to meet with her next project. No surprise here folks, this is a rom com after all. Her next project is of course the awkward one night stand , but here’s another thing I love about this book. No hi jinks ensue. This book is about two adults who are open and honest with each other, filled with lots of laughs and so much heart. I really loved this own and will definitely be one of my top romance books of the year!
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Huge thank you to @berkleypub @berittalksbooks @thephdivabooks @dg_reads @prhaudio and @netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
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Business or Pleasure was full of sexual tension, forced proximity and adventure, but also it was very sweet and emotional. Chandler and Finn's connection was so strong and obvious, and their journey was an easy one to fall in love with. Although the plot was very engaging and interesting, the character driven moments were my favorite as they felt honest and real even when the characters were feeling awkward. The mental health and Jewish rep was great, and as someone who loves a celebrity romance and also loves teen dramas, this has the perfect mix of everything. Highly recommend. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley.

Whew! This one was spicy, much spicier than the cartoon-like cover would have you believe. I loved the characters and the way they got to know each other little by little as they spent time together throughout the story. Finn and Chandler are on the outside wildly different until they figure out that they are actually a little bit more alike than they thought. There is a lot of romance and sex in this book, but it's also includes a very heartwarming story line and fun plot that will make you both laugh and cry at times. I love her books!

Here are my thoughts while reading BoP:

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omg

*giggling and kicking feet*

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I LOVE RLS AND I LOVED THIS BOOK. RUN OUT AND BUY IT.

BUT be prepared this one is waaaay smuttier than Rachel’s previous books. (The Roommate by Rosie Danan vibes) This book follows Chandler and Finn (<3) as they meet at a bar and have a truly awful one night stand.

Genuinely the cringiest sex scene I have ever read and I have read shrek fanfic.

THEN they find out they’re going to be working together. Chandler is meant to work closely with Finn ghost writing his memoir! TEA. And when she shares how bad the sex was, they decide to add ~~sex lessons~~ on top of their professional relationship.

What a premise! What a book! I love this woman!

I’ve been a long time fan of Rachel’s and my favorite part of her work is how well she does character development and handles mental health rep, and I’m here to report that she mannages to continue that in this book while also adding that steamy element. I loved it.

I absolutely loved this! Her books are always so thought provoking and also SO SWOONY! I loved the former TV star as the lead. The chemistry was there from the get go! The mishaps in the beginning were done so well and made me laugh. Just loved it all!

I have a new book boyfriend, and his name is Finn Walsh. 🥰

Finn is an actor, best known for his role years ago on a supernatural TV show, who now spends his days traveling the fan convention circuit. Chandler Cohen is a ghostwriter of celebrity memoirs who dreams of one day publishing her own novel. In a chance encounter, Finn and Chandler meet (Chandler has no clue who Finn is, other than a nice, handsome stranger) and their chemistry is off the charts … but the sex is the worst she’s ever had. When Chandler is hired to write Finn’s memoir, she also ends up offering him some lessons to get better in bed …

Y’all know I’ve been reading a lot of romance over the past few years because I’ve been craving a lot of escape from the real world. I love the predictable cadence of the genre, the tropes, the (generally speaking) happily ever afters. When I saw @ktdakotareads raving about how enjoyable and sex positive this one is, I had to dive in right away. And I loved it!

BUSINESS OR PLEASURE ticks a lot of boxes for me: There is great tension and build-up. I love the teaching trope. The characters are lovable—Finn is the sweetest and Chandler is wonderfully confident in her sexuality. And the spice. It. Is. Excellent. If you’re looking for a fun, spicy, sweet summer read, this is the one! 🔥💖

I really enjoyed this one! The spice level was fantastic and the relationship development was great! Was able to listen to this one on audio and it was fab! Definitely recommend giving this one a try if you enjoy a spicy romance read!

I have had this book recommended so many times in the last few months and now I see why! I really enjoyed both the characters and the plot. It was such a unique take on second chance that I really loved.

I liked how well-developed the characters’ connection was as the story progressed. It seemed organic for the initial spark to become something more. At the same time, moving past that initial night’s terrible experience made both characters very endearing.

I loved that the book provided a balance of spice and

This is my first book from the author but it won’t be the last!

Rating 4.5/5

I absolutely loved this book! It was probably my favorite of all of Rachel’s adult romances.

Personally, I don’t love a book with too much spice, so on paper this book shouldn’t have been for me. BUT, all of the spice in this book felt so integral to the plot and character development that I wasn’t turned off by it at all!

These characters felt so HUMAN - that’s one of my favorite things about Rachel’s books and characters. They struggle and they work hard and they deserve every good thing that happens to them!

Also, the JEWISH REP in this book was PERFECTION!!!

📖 Contemporary Romance
⭐ 4.5/5
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💭 I'm picturing women everywhere giving this to their partners on night 2 of Hanukkah (bc you know night 1 is going to be socks). Seriously though, this should be required how-to reading for men.
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🙏 Thank you to Berkley, Rachel Lynn Solomon and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest reivew.
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🎯 What I loved: I found it easy to relate to the FMC, Chandler. She's caught in this weird spot where she's incredibly confident in some aspects of her life (in this case her sexual desires) and is still finding her footing in others (her career path, relationships). She has so much going for her but like so many of us who are traumatized by the job market, layoffs or one bad relationship, she's become completely risk averse. Then she meets Finn who is, in every sense of the word, charming and who builds her up through his desire to learn from her and their chemistry oozes off the page so much that you can't help but root for them from the shaky start.

Obviously, the characters had depth for me- that they shared their Jewish identities and how that played out differently for each of them was just icing for me. Solomon did a fantastic job of creating authentic representation of a variety of identities while keeping the focus on her characters and their development. The banter was great, the plot was fun and the spice was 👌.

🙅‍♀️ What I didn't: I could have done without the third act break-up. I felt like there was enough tension trying to figure out career and location challenges without it but I loved the book otherwise.
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Read if you love:
* OCD and mental health rep.
* LOTS of spice (and nothing repetitive)
*spice 'lessons'
*Jewish rep and the best jokes/references
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See also: The Kiss Quotient, Funny You Should Ask, Will They or Won't They?

*This review has been posted on Instagram, Goodreads and Amazon.

I'll read anything Rachel Lynn Solomon writes and there was a lot about this one I loved - the banter, Chandler's job as a ghostwriter, Finn's adorable personality, the Ex Talk mention, the nerdiness of the cons. It's got all of the charm, humor and rep (Jewish, anxiety, OCD) I've come to expect from her books but be prepared - it is EXTRA spicy and there's a lot of lube. Like so much that it made me wonder if Chandler had a vaginal dryness issue that needed to be addressed...

On another note, I'm glad that Chandler wasn't afraid to take a stand about a very important issue - wearing socks to bed. I, too, am constantly cold and the world needs to stop judging those of us who keep our toes cozy at night.

Thanks to Berkley for the copy to review.

I'm a fan of Rachel Lynn Solomon's previous books so was excited to see a new one. Business or Pleasure didn't disappoint, providing laughs, romance and plenty of steamy scenes. I appreciate that Solomon creates realistic characters whose lives are impacted by their mental health.

Another great book by Rachel Lynn Solomon. Liked this one better than Weather Girl! Would highly recommend if you're looking for a quick and fun read.

3/5 stars

*thank you net galley for gifting me this arc in exchange for an honest review*

This book had such great OCD representation and overall mental health rep! I loved both of our mmc's and our dmc's journey into finding her passion and getting to see her navigate career burnout and regaining her self-confidence.

The romance was vulnerable, heartfelt, funny and overall sweet. A great "pick up anytime" read.