This was such a great ending to this lovelight farms series. I loved the parallels between Nova and Charlie. They are the perfect couple to end the series. We got some much info about them in the other books and I'm so happy they got their HEA. Its not often that we get a book about a tattooed FMC, and as a tattoo girlie myself it was so refreshing to read how much Charlie loved all of Nova's art. There was so much chemistry between these two characters that I swooned. B.K. Borison did an amazing job navigating the people pleaser in Charlie and all of Nova's insecurities. I loved that all the characters from previous books made appearances, the found family in this series was TOP TIER!!

Full official review on my socials will be posted one week before pub date.

I had to take some time to collect my thoughts and even still I don't know what to say other than I LOVE CHARLIE AND NOVA.

as the token Lovelight fan (I even have an In the Weeds tattoo), I knew I was going to love Business Casual. That being said, this MIGHT take the cake for my favorite in the series??? (if not an incredibly close second).

Charlie and Nova must be protected at all costs. these two are so so SO perfect for each other and continued to show up for each other time and time again. they communicated in their own language - so in tune with one another. GOD I love them.

not to mention, all the lovely appearances from our other Lovelight babies made me emotional. so emotional I actually cried (and I'm not a crier haha). it was truly just such a perfect ending to an even more perfect series.

read if you like:
- opposites attract
- black cat x golden retriever
- small town
- forced proximity
- friends with benefits
- sarcasm as a first language

thank you Berkley & BK Borison for the arc <3 I LOVE YOU GUYS.

This is a lovely finale to this Lovelight Farms series. It's been so fun to watch not only this series unfold but to watch Borison grow as an author and in her career. This is the story of Charlie and Nova. They are going to scratch an itch and "get it out of their system". But once turns into a month - just until he has to go home - and then turns into more. This romance grows but they do as well. And both are very satisfying.

Think Hallmark with steam and a little more depth and you've got a winner. This is fast and fun and definitely a romance you can't stop reading

Nova Porter has enough on her plate without needing to add a relationship to the mix. She has her hands full, ensuring everything is perfect for her new tattoo studio's grand opening, but that doesn't mean she can't make time to flirt with Charlie Milford. Despite not being a resident of their small town, Charlie spends as much time as he can in Inglewild, where he's an honorary citizen, and he loves nothing more than ruffling Nova's feathers. To get her mind back on track, Nova propositions Charlie. The pair agree to have one night together to get each other out of their systems, and then they'll go back to their respective responsibilities. Only one night isn't enough, and with Charlie in town for the month, they don't see the harm in continuing their little bed sport. But as the weeks pass and feelings deepen, can Charlie convince Nova that he's a risk worth taking?

Ugh, I'm so sad to see this series end. I love it so much. Each installment feels like being wrapped in a cozy blanket and given a warm drink to sip. Borison has such a knack for writing realistic relationships that never fail to make me swoon. Charlie and Nova were so fun. I adored the teasing banter and loved how they would rile each other up. Charlie is the human equivalent of a golden retriever, and Nova has this tough exterior with a squishy inside. They complemented one another perfectly. One of my favorite things about this series has always been the setting. The small-town vibe is perfect. I always finish these books wishing I could live in Inglewild. The secondary characters also shine, and I love the little-found family all the characters have created. If you're looking for a fun and flirty rom-com for the summer, I recommend checking it out.

What a solid finish to the Lovelight Farms collection! This story follows Nova and Charlie, two characters who deal with various insecurities and doubt of their self worth, but together realize they are deserving of the things they want most. Charlie was an absolutely perfect book boyfriend and golden retriever of human being. Nova was the ultimate cool girl I wish I could be. I felt like their relationship started quickly and had me (as the reader) wanting more of their backstory and to know more about their friendship but I appreciated that there wasn’t a slow burn romance that lasted most of the story. I also really appreciated that there wasn’t a third act break up/miscommunication trope. Overall I enjoyed their story! And as always love reading about the other Lovelight characters and Inglewood charms and quirks

*Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me the chance to read this ARC!*

I loved Business Casual! Every time I pick up a book in this series I like it more than the last. Nova and Charlie are so adorable and their love for the town of Inglewild had me wishing I could visit. Nova is so cool I would love to get a tattoo from her and I would die for Charlie he’s the sweetest. B.K. Borison never disappoints with a cozy small town romance, this is perfect for fall!

4.75! Thank you so much Berkley Romance for the eARC!!
What an amazing end to an amazing series! I'm so sad it's over but I'm also so glad it was an absolute banger! The amount of cameos from previous characters was perfect, especially for the Beckett girlies. I adored Nova and Charlie from beginning to end, and found myself getting so emotional reading some of their scenes. I'm so glad I got to get in their heads and they were truly a delight. Can't wait to see B.K.s next project! I will definitely read any and everything she writes!!

This book is incredible. BK Borison has a talent for making you feel like you're dropped right in the middle of the small town she's created. I'm sad that this is the last book in the series because the cast she's created feels like old friends now.

This book is literally a home for me 😭🤍

Thank you Berkley and NetGalley for the free arc in exchange of an honest review!

Lovelight is a town that forever will be in my heart but the way that all these characters OWN my heart is so surreal.

From the first page, Charlie and Nova already had me INVESTED. They are both such compelling and loving characters 🥹

So glad I was able to read this in the time that I did because this book brought me an insane amount of love and comfort when I needed it the most!

I have a strong appreciation for B.K. Borisons stories because found family is always such a big factor. I literally felt like I was a part of this lovelight family 🥰

I have so much love for this book, it had a perfect amount of everything. From the friendship building to the chemistry build up and to the romantic relationship itself.

Charlie is a man with a heart of gold, he truly deserves someone who sees him and all that he is and I am glad that Nova does ❤️‍🔥

As for Nova, my girl needed Charlie in her life. This man worships the floor that she walks and is so attentive to her needs. She got lucky with him, we all deserve a Charlie in our lives.

The ending made me so happy because it is so PERFECT for their specific relationship 🤍

I loved seeing all the other characters in the story, my love to them as well!!

There is so much to love about this book, from the relationship to the tattoos to the found family and nosy town!! I hope you all love it just as much as I do!!! 🤭

Also this book was so “You are in love” by Taylor Swift coded, I could write entire essays about it 🫡

So excited for B.K.’s next book cause I will for sure be tuning in 😘

I requested this ARC after having finished all the other books in the Lovelight Farms series, loving a couple and just thinking the others were ok. I wasn't sure what I'd think of this one, but I was super pumped when I got approved for the ARC.

Nova Porter is just about to open her own tattoo studio in her hometown. Everything has to be perfect, especially because she wants to make her family proud. Her brother Beckett, the farmer at Lovelight Farms, has always supported her and she wants to do right by him. She's been so stressed during all the build up that her sister suggests she blow off some steam. Enter Charlie, Stella's brother from NYC. He visits their small town regularly and always finds time to flirt with Nova. He's the perfect candidate to have a one night stand with, until one night isn't enough. Then he's the perfect guy to have a friends with benefits sort of relationship with. But as Nova gets to know Charlie, she learns he's so much more than what she thought she knew. And Charlie deserves so much more than he accepts. Will a change in the terms of their relationship work for each of them?

I freaking loved Charlie in this. His character is deep, yet light and funny. There's just so much more than meets the eye to him and I absolutely loved that. I also couldn't get enough of the banter between Nova and Charlie. The tension built perfectly and I swear I swooned. I think this is my favorite of the series so far. I couldn't put it down.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

4.75 stars!!

thank you so much to Berkley and Netgalley for providing me with an arc!

I absolutely LOVED this one! for someone that decided to start the love light farms series on book 4 for some unknown reason, I wasn't confused one bit and completely inhaled this book. the black cat x golden retriever trope will always be a favorite of mine and BK Borison truly knocked it out of the park! I will be rereading this on release day and I can't wait to see what BK does next.

Business Casual by B.K. Borison, published by Berkley Publishing Group, is book four in the Lovelight Series. Every book can easily be read as a stand alone. For best readingf experience I recommend to read the books in order, as are: Lovelight Farms, In the Weeds, Mixed Signals and Business Casual.
Nova and Charlie are not quite a couple, they settle for a ons, and no strings, but karma has other plans. The stiff banker who is temporary head of Lovelight Farms and the newly business woman who still has a lot to learn.
An highly entertaining fabulous story, I recommend the book and the series, 5 stars.

A stunning edition to the Lovelight farms saga. I love these books, and Charlie and Novas story was so beautiful. I loved the continuation of each couples story as well. B K Borison is one of my auto buy authors and this one’s does not disappoint.

This book was fantastic. Fantabulous. Amazing. Remarkable.

I was scared to read it because I didn’t want to say goodbye and I read the author’s note where BK says she also dragged her feet writing because she didn’t want to say goodbye and that had me sobbing into my kindle.

Charlie and Nova have been very anticipated by the readers who needed Charlie since book 1. I think it made it even better because we got snippets of who Charlie and Nova were as people before they got together. Very subtle moments, pieces that we held onto waiting for their book. They were the most beloved side characters that we needed to see get their own book, and it was so satisfying to see them get it.

Charlie and Nova are very similar yet so different. They both don’t speak their minds on what they want, but they bring it out in each other to learn to speak to the other. Their love for their passions is unique and Charlie’s love for what Nova loves was adorable. I related to Charlie with his spreadsheets - 50% opacity is where it’s at.

In case you’re wondering, the phone tree is indeed alive and well. And when you get to the end and you find out what Charlie decides to do with his life, please DM so we can cry over it together and talk about how perfect it is. 😭

I loved every second.

My favorite moment was:
“Forget-me-nots were always my favorite, and—well. You’re kind of my favorite too.”
“I’ve never been anyone’s favorite.”
“Well, you’re mine.”

5⭐️ | 2🌶️

Siiiiiiiiiiigh. I kept putting this book down, not because I wasn’t enjoying it, but just because I didn’t want my journey back to Lovelight Farms to end. I love Charlie and Nova and want to dive into their world and be their besties and get a ton of tattoos from Nova. I adore the Lovelight series and can’t wait to see what BK Borison has up her sleeve next! Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

Thank you to B.K. Borison, Berkley Romance and NetGalley for a no-strings-attached sneak-peak preview of this book.

Charlie has always wanted a place to feel at home - more accurately a place where he felt accepted and loved for who he is. When he sends his half-sister Stella and her new husband on an all-expenses month-long honeymoon trip to Italy takes over her job running her farm (while also staying on top of his full-time investments/finance guru job). But for the first time, he feels truly happy, even if he knows it's just make-believe (especially when Nova agrees to a "business casual" situationship.)

Nova has always known she belonged in Inglewild. On the brink of opening her own tattoo studio she's desperate to prove to her family and herself that she can be imperfectly independent and still succeed. Except she didn't plan for Charlie to crowbar his way into her life and become a necessity she doesn't want to live without.

Business Casual is such a lovely finale to the Lovelight Farms series - I hope we get to see more of Inglewild in future books. This gentle love story honors both of the character's realities beautifully and I love how Charlie and Nova are at such opposite place in their lives while somehow also in the same place - both striving to be truly seen by someone for who they are underneath the facades they built around themselves. B.K. Borison really rounded out her series with my two favorite characters. Both are quirky, fun, and intriguing opposites to one another. This is truly a can't-miss book!

<spoiler> I only wish that Charlie's ADHD had been discussed more - it is written as a large part of his driving personality but the therapeutic/medical realities, accommodations, and personal life choices of living with ADHD were not discussed. In comparison in In the Weeds, Becket's accommodations he needs are addressed. </spoiler>

CW: Toxic parental figure/relationship
Rep: ADHD (Charlie). Migraines (Nova).

What to expect: Tattooed FMC, Fun-loving MMC, Friends-FWB-Lovers, sneaking around, brothers friend, forced proximity tropes.

4/5 Stars and 3/5 spice.

PS: Goodreads review is up today. IG post (@bedsport.books) will be added 2 weeks before pub date.

In the last several books in the series, we watched Charlie put others first attempting to bring light to every situation and try to find a temporary home. Business Casual allows us to get insight into what is going on in Charlie's head or who Nove Porter one of his best friend's sisters, and what was supposed to be a casual arrangement, well a business casual one. This book shows us the struggle of not only admitting what you want but recognizing for something to work doesn't necessarily mean giving away parts of yourself but enhancing them,

“There’s plenty to figure out, but I know I don’t want to be anywhere you aren’t. I’m tired of letting myself be happy in increments. I want to feel all of it, and I want to feel all of it with you.”

Nova and Charlie. After constantly flirting, they decide to get it out of their systems and spend one night together. But one night isn’t enough so they secretly keep things casual and continue to see each other since a relationship is something they’re both not looking for.

The perfect ending to this series!!! I fell in love with the way Charlie took care of Nova and the banter between them was just so so good.

🍁READ IF YOU LIKE🍁:
- dual POV
- friends to lovers
- he falls first
- sunshine himbo & grumpy, sarcastic girl
- opposites attract
- black cat x golden retriever
- secret relationship
- found family
- best friend’s sister
- tattoo artist x investment banker
- one night stand
- flirting as a love language
- small town
- adhd & chronic illness rep

cw: migraines, strained relationship with parent

Thank you @berkleyromance for the free book! Business Casual is available on July 16, 2024!

‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾☆ 4 not-so-casual stars ☆☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙

With all the comfort of a warm cup of cocoa on a rainy day, Business Casual is a read so cozy, you’ll want to nestle between the pages just to get a taste of life at Lovelight.

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In the last installment of the Lovelight series, B.K. Borison wraps readers up in a hug of swoon-worthy sentiments and steamy rendezvous.

”I’m used to being a good time. A fun deviation from normal patterns and behaviors. But with Nova, I want to be a choice. Not a whim. Not a regret.”

Charlie Milford, our flirty male protagonist, is sure to become a fan-favorite. I will say, his overall character was an enigma to me. There weren’t very many distinctive qualities about him outside of being a pathological people pleaser. His personality seemed to float...well, everywhere. He’s perceived as a potential playboy with an overactive state of being, but to his core, this man is loyal, possibly to a fault. There’s a vulnerability about him in these moments that tugged at my heartstrings. Much like I’m sure others will, I resonated so deeply with Charlie and his tendency to avoid confrontation, even if it's at the cost of his own inner turmoil. He over-commits just to see a smile on everyone’s face and despite being loved by the masses, he feels as though there isn’t a home, a feeling of belonging, for him to seek refuge in. He’s just trying on different lives until he finds one that feels right. In an age where we’ve never been more connected, and therefore, disconnected, I’ve got an inkling that Charlie will find that home within the hearts of many readers and dreamers alike.

“I’ve never been anyone’s favorite,” he whispers. “Well,” I say, feeling defensive. “You’re mine.”

Nova Porter, the grump to Charlie’s sunshine, was a perfectly curated balance of broody and assertive. Usually when partaking in this trope, the characters come across as disingenuous; their interactions swinging so close to their respective ends of the spectrum, either grumpy or sunshine, that it loses its authenticity. Needless to say that was not the case with our more-than-casual protagonists.

As a chronic migraine girlie myself, Nova’s debilitating pain was represented with an accuracy that made me say, ‘cut the cameras’. Her anxiety is fueled by the pressure of over looming success, a feeling that is molded into every walk of life, only adding to her relatability.

“I was so determined to not have a relationship with him that I missed the part where we were in one all along.”

Nova and Charlie are an odd pair, but one that works nonetheless.

The aspect I appreciate most in Borison’s novels are her emphasis on quiet acts of love as opposed to grand gestures. It’s down-to-earth and makes all the difference when it adds up over time.

There was more of a focus on intimacy in this particular novel and while I’m always down for passionate moments, both Nova and Charlie could’ve benefitted from more domesticity; especially once they breached business casual territory. Their dynamic seemed lust-driven and while there’s nothing inherently wrong with that in this type of literature, it makes certain elements, such as the epilogue, unbelievable to an extent.

The plot, although stagnant, didn’t emphasize on the expiration date trope, a concept I’m pleased we avoided. Both Charlie and Nova dealt with their distance, among other obstacles, with maturity and an earnest that only those who are truly in love would endure.

“I like losing myself, but sometimes— Sometimes I think I miss being known.”

Similar to the lull of the plot, there were moments that Nova and Charlie became supporting characters in their own novel. I’d like to preface this by declaring that I am an avid supporter of interconnected stand-alones including cameos of characters from previous installments. That being said, when said characters start experiencing conflicts that don’t involve the main characters, there’s a fine line that becomes easily erased.

So even though the author confirmed that this is indeed the last chapter of the Lovelight series, it felt the opposite. There were certain plot lines woven so deep into the conflict of the story that it appeared to me as though the author was preparing the readers for another story featuring Nova’s sister, Vanessa, or Caleb’s brother, Alex. While Borison didn’t close the door to Inglewild completely, it’s clear that it won’t be pursued anytime soon. That poses the question, were this plot points essential to the overall moral of the story?

“All I did was believe in you. You were the one who was brave enough to try.”

Moving onto the actual supporting characters, the relationship I was most gooey over was the one between Beckett and Nova. Nothing can conquer the unbreakable bond between a girl and her older brother. Both with a streak of protectiveness, the pair are stubborn, yet fiercely adamant about their care for one another and it was amplified a tenfold this time around.

While it’s bittersweet to be leaving the town of Inglewild, I will forever hold Chapter 29 near and dear to my very fragile heart. With the promise that the gates to Lovelight will always be open, I’ll be waiting at Layla’s for that cup of coffee to pre-game the perfect tree hunt for the rest of my days.

Thank you to Berkley Romance and B.K. Borison for so kindly providing me with an ARC. As always, all thoughts are my own and are in no way influenced by early access to this title.

I love this series. Iglewild is such a delightful town, and it was so fun visiting all our favorite residents and couples. Charlie and Nova are adorable and perfect for each other. A fantastic ending to Lovelight Farms. I can’t wait to see what the author shares with us next. All the stars!
Thanks so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC to read and review. All opinions are my own.