Charlie & Nova

Tropes:
•Brothers Best Friend
•Secret Relationship
•Small Town

Quote:
•”She told me I was her favorite. I've never been anyone's favorite.”

Thoughts: If you like small towns, quirky characters and spicy times you’ll like this book.

(Dual POV and Spicy)
*Strong language (F*ck 90+ times)

Loved Charlie and Nora! The secrets, the not so secrets. They were just too cute for each other. I love that Charlie brought out more of Nora and that Nora helped Charlie realize how much he is truly loved by all.

I’ve really enjoyed most of this series and had high hopes for Business Casual. I was a little apprehensive about the description (the whole friends with benefits thing is one of my very least favorite tropes), but I’m happy to say this book was just as cute as the others.

I absolutely loved Charlie. He’s always been a fun side character and I was happy to see him take center stage in this one. Like most books, though, when the comic relief gets his own POV, we learn that there are a lot of hidden emotions inside that finally come out. And I did like the extra depth to his character, but I have to say that I was expecting a little more banter and humor than we got. I mean, there are still plenty of humorous moments in this book, but maybe not quite as much as I thought there would be.

Nova was a likeable main character, too, through frustrating at times. I found her desire for independence relatable, but didn’t like how she treated people who tried to help her. I also really didn’t like how she blamed sweet, wonderful, supportive Beckett for her fear of failing.

I liked the romance, even if it started as a one-night-stand negotiation, turned friends with benefits situation. I liked how they grew closer in other ways. As in the previous books, the physical scenes were on the spicier side and they almost seemed out of place with how cute the rest of the story is. I’m sure there will be others that greatly disagree with me, but I think I would’ve liked this even more if it had been more of a closed-door romance.

Charlie and Nova both grow throughout the story and learned to accept the help/love of others, as well as belief in their own self-worth. I did feel like the emotional hang-ups and the emotional epiphanies were repeated just a little too much, though. After a couple of times, it started to get a little old and I felt like the book probably could’ve been a little shorter.

Overall, I enjoyed Business Casual. I really liked being back in the small town with all the characters I’ve come to love throughout the series. I’ll miss the quirky townspeople, the phone tree, and Lovelight Farms. I’ll look forward to whatever this author comes up with next, though.

This author is known for her amazing visual descriptions that drag you right into the story. You can feel the touches. You feel the emotion and energy. You can feel the character’s connections like you were a part of it all.

Business Casual is another wonderful example of that deep connection that builds between two people. It’s more than a love story. It’s a deep dive into finding your soulmate. It’s a sensual romance at the cellular level that makes you wish and pray that your relationships become like that too.

Once again this author has made a mark on me. I love reading romance just like this. It’s more than just sex and passion and that’s what sets it apart. It’s also about family and friends and that support you never knew you needed.

If you have not experienced a Borison book, what are you waiting for? Swoony, sweet, gooey, fun, obnoxious, and forever in your heart!

This series is effortlessly fun and entertaining. It's just about perfect. This last book in the series is an absolute delight. It;s the perfect wrap up to Lovelight. I loved how Charlie and Nova came together and started off a frienemies before becoming something more. I enjoyed how the "drama"/conflict wasn't so over the top as to be unbelievable. Everything just feels right with this book. Preordered a print copy because that's just how much I enjoyed it.

I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group in exchange for my honest review.

3.5 rounded up. After spending four books in this world, I’ve really been won over by the characters and love stories that B.K. Borison creates. The banter and chemistry between Nova and Charlie was especially successful, even though it isn’t my favorite ship dynamic. I also really appreciated their individual journeys and the genuine vulnerability and growth they both demonstrated. I do think this book gets a little repetitive with some of the conflict and inner monologues, and while the sex scenes were good and spicy, there were a few too many for my taste. Overall the sense of place is the real winner for me and I was delighted to visit with the Inglewild crew one last time.

While this did take me a while to read being a slow visual reader now. Every time I picked it up it gave me somewhere safe to go. This book has my heart in so many ways and I am so grateful I was lucky enough to get an ARC of this. I am so grateful to Inglewild and these characters that made me feel like I had a home and would be accepted and not a burden to a single person there.

Beckett changed his status for me to a book older brother I always wanted (being the eldest myself) someone who believes in met and that it is okay to lean on others. This whole town though comes together as a family, and I will forever love Layla for reminding you, that you "Deserve the whole Cake, not just snacks." If I was physically able to get a tattoo I think I would get that reminder inked on me.

Onto Nova and Charlie they were perfection and learned to communicate and were open they were quickly my favorite couple. From Charlie's ease of letting Nova take the lead when she needed, and Nova hearing Charlie and showing him what he deserved and who he is. When he took care of her during her migraine episode.I loved Nova's possessive over Charlie from the marks permanent to short lived ones of love bites.

Their spice and banter was perfection and this one has quickly become of one of my favorite in the series! Anyone who has been in a long distance relationship whether it ended good or bad can relate. Charlie is the definitely the definition of "If they wanted to if to, they would." Now normally I wouldn't take a book boyfriend if I like them with their partner, but he's too good not to. He is the kind of partner I hope to find one day. No matter the gender. Until then I will take comfort in Lovelight, hope my hopeful romantic part of me comes back, and hope someone sees me one day.

B.K Borison's books will now be my autobuy because she is one of the authors that shows me what I deserve. I know I am not saying goodbye to Lovelight Farms because as she stated in the acknowledgements the gates will always be open.

Such a great book to end the Lovelight series! Nova and Charlie are by far my favorite couple of all the books. Their love was dynamic and previous. It wasn't overly unrealistic.

I LOVE that Nova is such a strong female character lead in this book. I also enjoy the fact that previous couples continued to play a strong role in the novel. I've enjoyed the series and can't wait to reach more from the author!

Nova is opening a tattoo shop in the small town she grew up in. She is dealing with a lot of anxiety about it and is scared of failure. In comes Charlie, a businessman who has helped Nova with her shop and starts a friends with benefits situation with him while he's in town. This book was a cute contemporary romance that deals mental health issues of the main characters and shows growth of these characters.
I haven't read the other books in this series and think I would have understood some characters and their personalities more if I did so. But I do think it can be read without reading the other books in the series.
I received an ARC copy of the book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I was so sad to be ending the Lovelight series because I love it so much. However I was so excited to get to know Charlie more and boy did he not disappoint. Who I was surprised by was my girl Nova. She has a huge space in my heart now and might just have beat out Stella for my favorite female in the series. (Besides Mrs. Beatrice I want on that latte list) This book is for the perfectionists, the people pleasers, those who mask their insecurities with humor. Watching Nova and Charlie navigate their lives, and their connection to one another was truly special. I’d recommend this to anyone and it was the perfect conclusion to this series. All of our updates on previous couples had my heart soar. I will always love Inglewild. Meet me at Layla’s.

Borrison has done it again, and this may be the best one yet. The final installment (or maybe not?? I hope?) in this series, it firmly solidified the Lovelight series in my all time favorites.

this was my second book from this author and i lovedddd! i’ve never read a book that had a focus/plot involving tattoos and i adored how different this was! also their tension was just stellar and everything i needed

One of my favorite series ever. I love Boris’ writing. I think is my fav out all of them right now. I love the grumpy sunshine trope so much! Charlie is the best book boyfriend and such a golden retriever. The communication in this book was top notch. Everyone needs to take notes. Loved it so so much!

I think this is my favorite in the Lovelight Farms series. I loved Charlie, but I also loved Nova. She’s a perfectionist and a girl boss and takes life a little too seriously sometimes, and Charlie is funny and outgoing and flirty. I loved the banter. The dialogue had my smiling and giggling.
The romance (and spice) in this book was top tier too. So well written, and swoon worthy. I love a couple that knows how to communicate. This is another 5 ⭐️ romance for me!

2.5⭐️
I received this as an ARC and was super excited to read it since I only heard good things about the other books. But, I don’t think it’s for me. It starts off at a wedding where a lot of characters are being introduced and talked too and I felt like I had no idea what was going on and then pieced together that these are all the characters from her last books! If id started from the first book then I think it all would have made more sense to me! But it felt a little like I was being thrown into the middle of a book and having to piece it together.

The town is really cute and gave me lots of Gilmore girls vibes and I did think the two main characters were enjoyable to read. But the book was a lot more spicier than I expected! And I had too many cringey or eye roll moments when it came to certain scenarios. I also felt like the spice took over majority of the book when I was wanting to get to know the characters, their relationship, and town more.

But just cause it’s not for me doesn’t mean it won’t be for you!

RATING: 3/5 STARS

BK Borison's books are great comfort reads, but BUSINESS CASUAL was a bit too sugary sweet for me personally. I was looking for a bit more tension or spark. I recommend this book for those looking for a low-angst, low-conflict romance.

What a lovely conclusion to the Lovelight Farms series!! I love this little town so much I don't want to leave! Nova and Charlie were fantastic characters and I really loved their personalities together. The smut started early on and was also v v v good.

Business casual. That guy who is always around. The one guy who can make you laugh. The guy who you can always rely on. That might be the guy you have always been looking for

4.5 ⭐️

this book had me blushing, giggling, and kicking. "hey, nova girl" will be my roman empire. charlie is the definition of a golden retriever boy and i absolutely love him to death. he is literally the man i want for myself.

the first four chapters was difficult for me to get through, but after that i couldn't put this book down! the plot and their relationship was perfectly paced and i enjoyed every second. friends to lovers can be a hit or miss sometimes, but this one was done right. everything about charlie and nova is perfection. the tension was palpable and the banter was exquisite. definitely one of my top romances!!

thank you netgalley and berkley for sending me an arc!

BK Borison creates such a rich world in the town of Inglewild that any romance reader is delighted to re-enter her world! Business Casual is a bit steamier than her past Lovelight Farms books, but still every bit as romantic as the characters work through their inner turmoils to come together. One caveat is the nickname of 'Nova girl' didn't work for me as it felt like something a father might call his daughter and it was used very often in the book. But otherwise, charming!