I always enjoy @nicwillwrites books and this one was just as good! Her women in STEM stories are so fab! I loved Pearl and Cord’s story! Second-chance romance is such a sweet trope and this one definitely delivered! I loved having both Pearl and Cord’s POVs and thought they were well done! The inclusivity throughout this one was fantastic as well. Definitely grab this one!

Pearl Harris has learned the hard way to be careful in work and in love. When she is appointed acting director of OurCode, a nonprofit aimed at inspiring high schoolers to code, she has a chance to make lasting change for the organization, but a scandal has put their reputation at risk. Further complicating matters, Pearl didn’t expect the one man she hasn’t stopped thinking about in seven years to be the newest member of her board of directors. Cord Matthews fell for Pearl when they met in an elevator seven years ago. She’s just his type: smart, capable, and makes him laugh, but when she broke his heart, he decided love wasn’t for him. After five years with no contact, their connection is immediate despite the many roadblocks in their way and Cord must consider breaking his ban on serious relationships. But going public with a romance between them might derail Pearl’s career and the progress she’s made at OurCode. Pearl and Cord both are hesitant to trust their feelings and take a risk as they grow closer, but it becomes impossible to keep ignoring the electricity between them. Cord is a skilled programmer, but a workplace romance might spell disaster for both of them, and love isn’t easily debugged.

Denise WIlliams is quickly becoming one of my favorite auto-buy authors. We've got the wrong place wrong time second chance, workplace romance! Pearl was a strong independent woman with strong family values. Cord is like a golden retriever, always happy and ready to help out. It had a great balance of plot, steam, and romance. I loved how this book pulled in characters from her previous books. It is heavily focused on tech( in particular coding) and diversity in the tech field. I love a nerdy romance y'all! I also enjoyed the presence of non-binary characters, especially in her nibling. They played an integral part of their romance and I loved the role they played.

Thanks to the publisher for the ARC in return for an honest opinion. This book releases 12/5

Thanks to Let's Talk Books Promo and Berkley for this ARC!

A diverse and inclusive STEM romance, Denise Williams delivers with Pearl and Cord's second-chance romance. As a nerd with a nerd husband, I always enjoy reading a love story between two science-and-math-focused people. Pearl and Cord are both involved in programming and mentoring highschoolers who are learning to code, and I LOVED the empowerment of both women and kids in this book. There's lots of romance, but also lots of good plot with a scandal at OurCode, and an "every Board member MUST be above reproach" line when Pearl and Cord are clearly digging each other.

Read if you:
- are in STEM
- love second chance romance
- like a set of diverse characters

Thanks to Netgallery and Berkley Romance for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

I first met Cord and Pearl while reading The Fastest Way To Fall, and I loved them ever since. Their small moments in that book made me eager to see them have their own story told. Technically Yours is a second chance romance between two people that despite the distance, other relationships and time have never managed to forget their connection.

I adored Cord and Pearl's chemistry, yes their relationship is the "It has always been you" and although I don't gravitate towards those types of books, this one had me believing that when done correctly, it can work. They are magnets and they brought out the best of one another. Their inhibitions and worries dissipated when they were together. Despite their relationship possibly being forbidden, the need and want they had for each other was greater.

I liked Pear a lot, although I did had my issues with her around the 70-80% mark of the book. She has been hurt before and while I do understand how hesitant and scared she was of loosing herself to a new relationship, my problem with her was the fact that she stringed Cord along. Cord was open and honest about what he wanted with her, he was in love and she knew it, so when she mentioned the whole "lets have a casual thing", well it rubbed me the wrong way. AGAIN, I understand her fears and she did mentioned them to Cord, but I think if she allowed herself to love him before, why not now?

Cord...he is truly one of the cutest, most lovable and endearing characters I've read in a while. He was kind and head over heels for Pearl. That man knew boundaries, knew what to do and tried so damn hard to be exactly what Pearl needed. He did make mistakes but honestly, he tried to fix them right away. I think part of the reasons he made mistakes, was because of his fear to loose the only person he has truly loved in years. My man was walking on eggshells for so long.


Overall, I enjoyed this book a lot. I think is a great addition to this interconnected series. Loved how inclusive and diverse the book is. I've enjoyed Denise Williams writing in her short novellas and The Fastest Way to Fall, so I want to continue to read her work.



READ THIS IF YOU LIKE:
- Second chance romance
- Diverse characters
- Forbidden romance
- He falls first, AND harder
- Golden retriever MMC.

Again, thanks to Netgallery and Berkley romance for this ARC.

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.

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.