Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers of this book.

Unfortunately, this wasn’t a favorite of mine. I struggled to connect with the characters and the plot. I had hoped to gain more interest but I got about 10 chapters into it and just found myself skimming or having to reread the pages.
I didn’t really enjoy how the story was moving along, but the author does have a great way of explaining the real time experiences which was a huge pro for me, although it couldn’t keep me hooked. All in all it wasn’t bad but it just wasn’t for me.

One of the strengths of Technically Yours lies in its unique backdrop—the world of coding and a nonprofit organization striving to make a difference in the lives of young minds. Dennis Williams portrayal of the challenges this environment adds to the narrative.
Pearl is a well-developed character with a strong sense of independence and determination. However, I found her a little frustrating due to her headstrong nature. On the other hand, Cord is a likable character with a vulnerability. The unresolved tension from their past sets the stage for a compelling romantic journey.
The novel's pacing is well-balanced, and the narrative flows smoothly, allowing readers to become invested in the characters' lives.
While the book delivers an enjoyable reading experience, the romance between Pearl and Cord is a bit predictable. However, fans of Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin will find a similar appeal in Technically Yours, with the added bonus of a more spicy romantic element.
Technically Yours is a delightful romance novel and I recommend for those who appreciate a mix of professional intrigue, spicy romance, and some minor frustrations along the way.

Denise Williams you beautiful smart creative woman. I love everything you write but Cord and Pearl were EVERYTHING. Their story just might be my fav.

Pearl Harris navigates her new role as acting director of OurCode amidst a scandal, while grappling with her unresolved feelings for Cord Matthews, a board member and her former flame, whose return threatens both their careers and the future of the nonprofit. Their undeniable chemistry challenges their personal rules against workplace romance, making it difficult to separate their professional duties from the pull of a second chance at love.

Technically Yours has been one of my most anticipated reads! I have been excited to see Pearl and Cord getting together ever since I read The Fastest Way To Fall. This can be read as a stand alone, but Britta and Wes show up as supporting characters which is a pleasant surprise. I had mixed feelings about this book. First, I loved that we got to see Pearl and Cord years later. The dual perspective, combined with flashbacks of their meeting and infatuation, added depth to the story. In the present day, Pearl's wishy-washy feelings towards Cord irked me, as he gave her no reason for doubt, though I understood this stemmed from her past toxic relationships. Cord was lovable, but he seemed too perfect which kind of irked me. The mentor/mentee relationship between Cord and Ty was sweet. I valued how Denise integrated discussions on the significance of pronouns and addressed issues of racism and sexism in the workplace in her writing. Though this wasn’t for me, Denise is always an auto-read author for me and I can’t wait to read her next book!

Technically yours is so quintessentially Denise Williams! I really enjoyed this one and the pacing of the story. There was a good balance of current and past pov chapters. One gripe I have was the white savior idea that wasn’t quite resolved appropriately for my taste though. Solid 4 stars!

It's not a bad book. And there are a lot of people who will love it. However, we just didn't click. Not the story, not the characters, and most definitely not the pacing. Because I found it difficult to get into the flow of the story, things that would normally work for me (e.g., flipping between flashbacks and present day) and things that normally wouldn't bug me ended up pulling me out of the story. I also had questions about the camping retreat-- while I applaud its creativity, my practical side wondered about the logistics. Who was doing the camp chores, such as cooking? They were in tents, so it sounds like they were truly camping-- where were these board of director types going to the bathroom? I also thought it wasn't okay for Cord to mentor Tye as part of the program, despite Tye saying they were okay with it-- the adults should've known this was a conflict of interest, and it's not fair to Tye to have them make the decision. (If he wanted to help Tye out outside of the mentor program, then that's okay).

I have been waiting for Cord and Pearl's book for what feels like forever and it did not disappoint! Denise Williams does tension and angst like no other and I absolutely devoured this book. It was perfection!

This may be my favorite Denise Williams novel. I liked both characters. Pearl who has been miss treated and not appreciated in past relationships has decided to put her head before her heart. Her second chance at love with Cord Matthews comes along when they end up working on a nonprofit project together. She walked away from him five years ago. The story toggles between their past relationship and present.
He is now on the board of a nonprofit that she manages. Old feelings immediately surface for both of them. A relationship between them would be inappropriate and Pearl is still attempting to lead with her head. Things heat up as they decide to act on their attraction but keep it undercover and non-committal.
I liked Pearl's character as a capable and determined woman, dedicated to her career. Although Cord slipped up a couple of times, attempting to "take care" of her, he respected her wishes and boundaries. Their banter was funny, smart and hot! I liked Pearls commitment to her family and how Cord built a relationship with them as well. It had all you want in a romance and was a fun and engaging read. I received a gifted audio book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

We ALL need a little Cord in our life! Williams has delivered yet another stellar romance novel.

While second chances are not my favorite romance trope, this one had me reconsidering it. Pearl and Cord are human, all feeling and soulmates. Pearl is the perfect role model for ambitious women trying to prove themselves in a man's world.

This has easily become my favorite book by Williams. Technically Yours is a swoony, slow-burn where love is waiting for you if given another chance.

Thank you Berkley for the complimentary copy.

Technically Yours by Denise Williams
This book in 3 words: Inclusive. Lovely. Interesting.

Denise Williams is one of my go-to authors and her books never let me down. They are always so inclusive, diverse, and full of real people with real problems. I feel like her plot and storyline is always a hair above the norm and what we would consider a great book... she's just a tad better.

I loved this. Couldn't put it down. I was sucked in right from the start.

Even though this book touches on very real issues and realistic characters, DO NOT DESPAIR BECAUSE THERE IS SUCH HOTTIE HOT HOT SPICE. I'm here for Cord Matthews and his cinnamon roll tendencies.

100% recommend!

Denise Williams’s Technically Yours was a decent read.I love the diversity in this book and how natural it felt, it didn’t feel like the author was simply trying to meet a quota but genuinely, and authentically wrote diverse characters. However, I’m not sure if maybe I’m just not in the romance mood or if it happened to fall a little flat. The entire chapters dedicated to their past felt unnecessary, it wasn’t a big enough deal for that in my opinion, and would have been much better if it was revealed in one chapter or a memory sequence. Overall, it was an okay book. Side note: I did not realize Bri and Britta were two different people for most of the book.

I love a strong, determined woman who works for her goals and doesn’t need someone to take care of her. More women should lean into their strengths and walk through life with confidence. I love that Pearl is dedicated to learning from mistakes and trying to be true to herself. For some reason though, I think she takes it a step too far and it’s to her detriment. Unfortunately Pearl is so focused on avoiding getting hurt that she avoids feelings in general.

We also love a nerd who is in touch with his feelings. Cord has been in love with Pearl since they met, and his unwavering dedication to her is mostly romantic. It’s also slightly sad, because he’s been put off by the person who has his heart for so long, it’s hard not to feel for him,

I really loved the idea of Cord and Pearl, and while I was satisfied with the character development as a whole, I felt a little let down at how the story ended. There were a lot of behaviors that should have been addressed earlier in the book, and with the large miscommunication at the end I would have expected more of an apology or grand gesture.

I think this would be a wonderful romance to read for someone looking to connect with a fierce, independent badass woman who also deserves to find love and happiness in a relationship.

3.5/5 stars

I love Denise Williams’ books! I haven’t read all of them, but I definitely need to catch up because I had a fun time with this one. I usually don’t like second chance, but it really worked for me here. The past/present narration was nice, but unnecessary for me, not my favorite narrative device. I also got confused since I was listening to the audiobook and when I would come back to it I would be confused about where in the timeline we were.

I loved how committed Pearl was committed to her job and how she works in the nonprofit/teen/computer science space. It was fun that she went back to school and was learning programming herself. Her heard versus heart internal conflict was fine, but it went on a bit long for me.

Cord was fine, but didn’t really stand out as a character much. I did like that he got into mentoring and really liked his relationship with Tai (listened to the audio, not sure this is how you spell their name).

Some small things I loved — the camping scenes, her tattoos, her sisters, Brita and Wes showing up, Pearl’s ambition.

This one was great until the third act break up. I’m not a third act break up hater, but I just got bored when it happened and wanted everything to get wrapped up. It also lowkey was just annoying to get through. I felt like we kept circling with the issues that they had throughout the book (which makes sense) but it just wasn’t done super well for me here because I got bored.

My petty complaint is that I did not like their names, Pearl and Cord? Not my fave names for sure.

I am generally a sucker for second chance romances told in dual POV on two timelines. Technically Yours definitely delivered on this trope. I’ve generally liked Denise Williams’ books and this one may be my new favorite. It has fewer content flags than her previous books which made it a pretty light and quick read.

I loved the extended family and the representation of women and nonbinary folx in tech. My biggest complaint was I thought the FMC treated the MMC badly a few times and her development was brushed over a bit without much exploration of *why* she had so many rules when it came to their relationship.

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

3.5 but rounded up to 4 for goodreads.

I wanted to love this book - but it was one that I was lukewarm about.

I’m not going to rehash the synopsis but instead give the pros and cons:

Pros: I loved that it had very strong feminine characters. Women rule the world and I am all for that. I enjoyed the plot (for the most part) and I do love second chance romances & workplace romances. I also enjoyed the narrators.

Cons: I didn’t like aspects of the workplace romance. Secret dating in the workplace because they are doing something that others got fired for?
I hated that he felt like he needed to come to her rescue.
And the third act breakup felt like it could have been something they talked through by simply communicating.
I also struggled with following the timeline - it felt very confusing & hard to follow at times.

Overall, I enjoy Denise Williams books and I will happily read more of what she writes.

Thank you to Berkley & NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. And thank you to PRH Audio for the ALC.

Pearl is doing something she is passionate about at OutCode and with recent promotion, she feels she is on track. That is until a blast from her past, Cord joins the board. Chemistry and fireworks ensue.

I really struggled with this book. I wanted to love it, but felt very uncomfortable by some of the power dynamics presented in the story.

I get really uncomfortable with situations, even in fiction books, that could negatively influence someone's employment and therefore income, and while it all turns out fine, I had to take a long pause from reading the book before I could continue.

I do really like the author's writing style, and will definitely read more of her books, but this one just wasn't my favourite. and that is okay!!

Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for the eARC. All opinions are my own.

Years ago, Cord fell in love with someone he couldn't be with. Now, Pearl is back and Cord finds himself drawn back to her immediately. But Cord has just agreed to be a board member at the company that Pearl is now running due to a scandal and despite their chemistry, she doesn't know if she wants to risk her career on him.

Read this for:
- Second Chance Romance
- STEM
- Dual POV/Dual Timelines
- He falls first (and hard)
- Workplace Romance
- Pining

I liked that the dual timelines weren't every other chapter and that we spent more time in the present than we did in the past - sometimes in books with dual timelines I think that balance skews more 50/50 and I'm so glad it didn't here because I really think we needed to spend more time in the present. The banter between Cord and Pearl was delightful and funny - I really believed in their attraction towards each other which is sometimes a hard sell for me in second chance romances! Cord pines so hard for Pearl - I'm such a sucker for a book where the man falls first and harder and this really delivered on that front!

I LOVED Pearl's family and friends, particularly her sister's kid, Tye, who I want every good thing ever to happen to ever. I loved how invested they were in Cord and Pearl's relationship and just thought they were such a sweet and funny addition!

Thank you to Netgalley and BerkleyRomance for the eARC. And thanks to #joyfulchaosbookclub for arranging the widgets! All thoughts and opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Hi there, STEM romance lover here. Alternating timelines, dual PoVs, and a workplace romance? Gimme more!

Some bits did feel a little clunky, almost as though we'd taken two different books and stuck them together. I wanted to see more of them being friends, rather than the flashes we got. I loved the STEM aspects, especially in how casually it was mentioned. Plus the kinky computer science quiz? Meeeeeow. The steam and plot were there, I just wanted a bit more characterization.

*Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*

I received an arch copy through NetGalley.

Technically Yours follows Pearl and Cord who met while she was an intern at his company. They ultimately go their separate ways when Pearl rejects his desire to be in a romantic relationship. Several years later they reconnect when Cord joins the board of the company she currently works for. The attraction is still there and we are able to see how they balance their attraction with their job duties. Moreover, through the use of flashbacks we get to see how they met and how their relationship developed before going their separate ways.

I have to be honest, I started to skim the book when I reached the half way mark because I honestly lost interest. I enjoyed the author's writing style and how they developed the characters. I truly felt like I was reading about two authentic people as they found their way back to each other. I also enjoyed the character personalities and reading about them as individuals. Despite these elements, I began to skim the book because I could see that the foundation of the plot was based on a trope I'm starting to realize I do not like reading about. I won't say what the trope is because I do not want to spoil the book, therefore, I will say that knowing the conflict of their story would center on it caused me to drag my feet to finish reading. In addition, I enjoy flashbacks, but I sometimes found their placement in the story to throw me off sometimes, mainly because I felt like I was moving back and forth so much that I would lose track of where I was on the timeline..