Another banger by Denise Williams!!!

-second chance romance
-forced proximity
-dual POV
-slow burn

Steam: 2/5

CW: misogyny, sexism, emotional abuse, sexual harassment, pregnancy

Pearls past experiences have taught her that you don’t mix work with love. When Cord is suddenly now on the board for her company however, pearl finds it hard to keep that sexual tension from changing her mind. Cord has been in love with her for years, and knows he has to take a chance to finally get her to see he is the right guy for her. With a recent director/board member affair scandal on their heels however, can the two make it work?

I just love Denise Williams, so I knew this would be a book I fell in love with! Second chance love, forbidden love, what more could we ask for? From page one the tension between these two was on fire, and I needed them to give it a chance. I really loved the dual timeframe, I think it helped so much to see Cord and Pearls relationship in the past, and how we got to present day. Overall this is an amazing story we have come to expect from Williams!

I started watching the tv show Suits while reading this book, which was an amazing coincidence because this book feels so much like that show. Basically, if you love that show (like I now do), then I know you’ll love this book like I did!

Denise Williams took the classic boss/assistant trope and made it really sweet. It was the perfect second chance romance! I absolutely love when we get to see flashbacks of their first try at love together and then how they actually get together in the present.

The characters were well written and dynamic. Pearl’s journey with the job as an assistant while working through to school to end up heading a company made me proud to watch her story arc throughout these 384pages. I also loved seeing Cord grow into his own at his own company. Together, they made a great team. Plus their great chemistry made the romance great as well!

I also loved the non-binary representation. It was really refreshing to see a character like Tye be so influential to the story. Their mentor-mentee relationship with Cord was honestly adorable! I hope that Cord takes them to California.

Cord is absolutely adorable. Cord who loves his cat. Cord who gets excited waking up to a goodmorning text from Pearl. Cord who lets a 17 year old encourage his love life.

I love that this book immersed me into a whole new world that I know I’ll never be a part of. I’m never going to be a tech CEO or executive board member. But wow did I feel like I was a techie while reading this. The details are immaculate! Even learning about stuff from someone as young as Tye was cool.

Now I’m going to be honest, I wasn’t as impressed when it came to the storyline. Something is missing. I felt like there was a lot going on and then the ending just falls flat. Like I expected more drama with the job situation. It resolved itself too easily compared to how it was being developed in the beginning. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still an a good book; I guess I was just expecting more.

Overall, would recommend.

I loved this book and am so thankful to have received an ARC. I've been interested in this story since reading The Fastest Way to Fall, because I knew I would love the angsty, pining between the two characters. I loved the relationship between Pearl and Cord., their chemistry was palpable. Cord was the sweetest. The writing flowed so well, I really enjoyed the timeline jumps and felt they were easy to follow and provided so much context for the relationship.. I also loved the side characters, especially Tye.

I have been waiting for Pearl and Cord’s story since finishing “The Fastest Way to Fall”, and this was definitely worth the wait because Denise Williams has done it again!

Technically Yours was such a fun read, that I could not put down! Williams’ attention to detail and her skill with storytelling is always top tier, but I enjoyed how Pearl and Cord’s past and present storylines were woven together to tell their love story. And we LOVE a spicy, dual POV, second chance, friends-to-lovers, workplace romance over here! Especially since the two couldn’t stay away from or keep their hands off each other (the chemistry!!!) LOL!

Overall, I loved the diversity and the representation of Black women in STEM and non-binary characters in this book. The character growth that we see from both Pearl and Cord over the timeline of the story had me rooting for them all along, and the character development throughout the course of the story made the HEA that much sweeter. Of all the characters though, I would say that Tye was my favorite!

If you’re looking for a heartfelt rom-com, I definitely recommend you pre-order Technically Yours or pick this one up when it becomes available on 12/5!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced review copy, and for the opportunity to review a book from one of my favorite authors!

Read if you love:
🔹dual POV
🔹dual timeline (comparable to Happy Place)
🔹text messages with emojis
🔹real talk on diversity in the workforce
🔹charming, nerdy MC who spoils his cat
🔹strong, passionate FMC determined to do good in the world
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I LOVED this book!! Chapter one squeezed my heart from the love and heartbreak that was beautifully depicted, and the tension only continued to build from there. I love Cord and Pearl together, but his mentor relationship with Pearl’s nibling, Tye, was hilarious and heart warming. Tye totally steals the show in a few scenes! Technically Yours is definitely tied for being my favorite by Denise, along with How to Fail at Flirting.

I received a digital ARC from Denise Williams. Pearl Harris has moved back to Chicago for the job of her dreams, and happens to run into the man who had asked her to stay 5 years earlier. She's taken over the director role at OurCode after the previous director has to leave due to a massive scandal. Now Pearl keeps reminding herself to put her head before her heart, make the most of the opportunity she's been given. Cord Matthews hasn't ever gotten over Pearl. He learns she's back in town when he joins the board of OurCode. He's kept potentional partners at arms length since Pearl broke his heart years earlier. They could never be together because he was her boss, and now he's on the board for the company she's director of. She doesn't want to put her heart before her head or do anything that could jeopordize her career, and he doesn't want to get close enough to be hurt like he was before. Will they be able to work together? Can they keep things casual?

I adore Denise Williams' writing! Her characters are fleshed out and the connections on the page jump right off. Also, I wish OurCode was a real organization because I would absolutely be applying to work there today. Pearl is an amazing, strong, intelligent, successful woman with a fantastic family. Cord is the kind of man I think only lives on the page, because I've never met someone like that. He wants to support her but not save her and he wants to make a difference in the community. As a woman who works in tech, I especially loved all the computer and coding woven throughout the book and the representation of women, genderqueer, and BIPOC characters (especially in Tech, a mostely white cis male dominated industry!). I would recommend this to readers who are looking for workplace romance, tech industry rep, diverse reads, competence kink, and open door romance. Technically Yours will be available on 12-5-23

I LOVE second chance romance. It's one of my favorite tropes. So of course I was gonna eat this up!! And women in STEM? Obsessed. Cord was so lovely and I wished there was more to the book once I finished it. I just didnt want it to end

Denise Williams has yet to fall short and not deliver. I've been waiting ages for this book since we met Cord and Pearl in The Fastest Way to Fall and this did not disappoint! It was so sweet to read about these two coming together and definitely had me giggling and kicking my feet.

But let's be honest, this cover is terrible - who approved this?! All her other covers are adorable and this was not it.

I will never not love anything Denise Williams writes. I’ve been waiting for this book since we first met Cord and Pearl in The Fastest Way to Fall and it immediately sucked me in so I couldn't put it down. I loved seeing Pearl grapple with her head and her heart and Cord's absolute patience for her while he unceasingly pined to be able to love her. Plus each and every side character brought me (and the story) absolute joy. Tye and Shae were so meddlesome and adorable.

My biggest issues: I wanted one more chapter to the ending and this cover (seriously, who did this to you because the other books are immaculate and this is not it)

This was a very sweet second-chance romance, but what I loved most about this book was the diverse representation and the underlying assumption that ALL people deserve ALL the opportunities. Setting the book in the context of an organization that opens up technology to a diverse population of people was a beautiful choice. The supporting characters were well developed and realistic, and I especially loved Tye and the role they played in solidifying the relationship between Cord and Pearl. This was a feel good happily ever after for more than just the couple - it felt like a win for all of us.

I highly recommend this book to lovers of romance and readers who want to see an inclusive and diverse world in their stories.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book!

Pearl gave up a potential relationship when she earned a promotion and declined to go long distance with her co-worker crush. Seven years later, she is put in charge of a career changing (for her) and life-changing (for them) youth coding project after a scandal rocks her company. Cord is appointed to the Board of Directors. Their attraction and regard is still present, but a board member having a relationship with an employee is what led to both of them gaining these positions, and neither their stakeholders, staff or the public can sustain more bad press. All the drama of forbidden romance ensures.

Women in STEM careers are a favorite romance subgenre for me. Told in a non-consecutive narrative, the breadcrumb trail is very helpful in figuring out when in the timeline we are. Chapters include both Cord and Pearl’s point of view.

I received a free advance reader’s review copy of #TehcnicallyYours from #NetGalley.

A second chance romance that felt fun, realistic, and hard won! Another read to love by this auto buy author!

When Pearl can't stop running into the one that got away, both in personal and professional settings, she's has to come to terms with the fact that maybe she made a mistake and it's time finally say yes!

This is a great read! It is a fast paced, easy binge romance read. It has a great, easy to understand plot. There is a endearing cast of side characters.

I loved Cord & Peral. I found their story to be relatable and I loved seeing their friendship built in the past and how it changed to romance. They are both fleshed out main characters (shout out to Dual POVs!) and I understood and empathized with both of them. I LOVE how direct Cord is. He is a man who knows what he wants and it's refreshing that he's able to communicate and be upfront about his unwavering feelings for Pearl despite her hesitation. I will say that 3rd act break up was a bit frustrating to say the least. I also would have liked more physical descriptions of Cord & Pearl early on outside of her calves and his formerly floppy hair?? Otherwise, solid character, plot, and spice!!

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for my gifted advanced e-copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley + Berkley Publishing for this eARC in exchange for my honest review!

Denise Williams is one of my favorite authors, and I'm SO happy I was given the opportunity to read Technically Yours ahead of its release! A second chance romance is right up my alley, and this book had the banter, the spice, and the heart to make it a thoroughly enjoyable read.

I really liked the dynamic between Cord and Pearl, the invisible string tying them together and impossible to ignore. They are proof that love is a choice you make every single day, even when it gets hard, even when it feels like the sky is falling down around you. It felt realistic that they had so many obstacles to overcome, including their own personal gripes with relationships.

I thought the 'white knight' angle was genius because Cord did give those vibes without intentionally trying to give those vibes. Once that connection was made, I will admit I saw him a little differently, which I think was the point. But he wasn't like her previous partner, and he truly had good intentions with every decision he made.

I had a bit of difficulty getting into the book in the beginning, but once I really got into it, I finished the second half of the book in one evening. I think the back and forth between present and past tense tripped me up for a bit, which contributed to my slower reading. I understand it was integral to the story, but maybe there could've been a way to do it a little less so we stayed in the present more.

I loved all of the supporting characters, but my favorite relationship with between Tye and Cord. The care with which Cord treated Tye melted my heart, and his dedication to helping them was second to none. He may have agreed on a whim to mentor Tye, but he was fully invested and it was clear he took it seriously.

Another tiny gripe is the second part of the epilogue. I'm not the biggest fan of an epilogue proposal, and I think we could've finished with the first epilogue at the fundraising event. It just fit perfectly, and I didn't need the additional spicy scene to close out the book.

I also wish we had delved a little more into Cord's relationship issues because we get a text from his father toward the end of the book and I just...didn't care? I don't think there was enough set up for that to be a defining moment in the story.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to read it ahead of its release date!

I cant thank the Author enough to trust me to read/review an ARC.

I don’t think there’s enough words for all the emotions this book took me through. However, there were times I had to step away for a bit because you understand exactly where each character is coming from and it becomes overwhelmingly too good. I was mad, sad, laughing, concerned, confused, and happy all at once. The most important part was being able to understand the need for independence and not wanting to be saved. It’s a lesson I had to learn and I love that there is a book about the emotions you go through when faced with this type of situation and the impact of your decision that not only impacts yourself but impacts all the people around you. The characters were so well written and there are so many other stories I want to read about next! I can’t wait to see what’s next for this Author but I know without a doubt that it will be just a great as the previous ones.

Thank you netgalley Berkley romance and #joyfulchaos bookclub for coordinating widgets for us to read. I absolutely love denise williams and she was the first new to me author that once I read her first book I knew I wanted to read all her books. I cannot wait for my physical copy to show up.

Loved 4.5/5☆

The dual POV, past/present format worked amazing for this second-chance coworkers romance. I love love having a billion tropes in one. Pearl and Cord are a new favorite of mine, they are both so well written and I fell in love with their story. I immediately read all eight books of hers that I haven't read. Denise is a new favorite author, thats for sure!

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishers for this Advanced Readers Copy of Technically Yours by Denise William's.

I’m so grateful I was selected to receive an ARC from this author, as I have enjoyed reading her previous books! Our two protagonists in this book, Pearl and Cord, were already introduced in a previous book, so I went into this book very excited to read their love story. For some reason, I didn’t really connect with the characters (besides Pearl’s incredibly fun niece, Tye). The plot also wasn’t my favorite from the author. However, I was still able to read this book relatively quickly and would still read more books from her in the future!