B. K. Borison is an auto read for me!! Her stories take me to place of coziness, heart, and vibes. Charlie and Nova were characters I met in other books and hoped they would have their own story.

The flirting and tension this book opens with is TOP NOTCH!!! My jaw was on the floor and I was kicking my feet because I was so happy. I literally took breaks reading because I wanted to savor it.

I will absolutely be recommending this book to friends and patrons. Can’t wait to see what is next for this author.

BUSINESS CASUAL is B.K. Borison's best yet, which makes it so difficult to say goodbye to Lovelight and Inglewild. Nova and Charlie are two fully realized, endearing and wonderful characters that made this book feel like so much more than a romance. Charlie's journey in particular was very special to me, and it was lovely to finally get to be in his head after three books of seeing him on the sidelines and Nova's after seeing her through Beckett's perspective in IN THE WEEDS. The romance is incredibly fun and emotional and sexy - I was cheering for them from the first page. These are two characters who are perfect for each other.

that’s it, nova and charlie are my favorite 🥺🥺🥺 they were the perfect addition and (unfortunately) ending to the lovelight series. as always, bk does such a wonderful job at pulling you in, making sure you relate in someway and that you feel warm, lovey, connected and a sense of community. couldn’t love this community and these characters more.

thank you netgalley for the ARC!

💐 Business Casual by B. K. Borison 💐

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5/5

💭 Thoughts:
BECS, you truly write masterpieces! 🥹 Going back to Inglewild one last time was such a treat, and I was emotional finishing this book because I did not want it to end! 😭 Nova is spunky and headstrong while Charlie is the life of the party yet vulnerable. They have great banter, and even better chemistry. 🌶️ I loved watching their love story unfold while running into cameos of all the previous characters: Luca, Stella, Evie, Beckett, Caleb, and Layla. I can’t get enough of this small town and its meddling inhabitants!!! Sign me up for the phone tree 📱 and a series re-read every year, because I will never be over it!!!!

Thank you to Berkeley and NetGalley for this advance reader copy. All opinions are my own.

I found the Lovelight Farms series last year and fell so in love with these books and made Business Casual one of my most anticipated reads of 2024. I was so happy to get this early copy and it did not disappoint at all.

Having already known Nova and Charlie from previous books, I was interested how their characters would be fleshed out more but I really loved their development. Their characters being focused on the idea of maintaining perfection and owing family was so interesting to read and led to some wonderful and heartwarming moments. I also loved seeing Nova and Charlie work out those feelings in their relationship.

Having this be the final book in a series of interconnected stories, I was interested in seeing the other characters from earlier books but I was worried that Nova and Charlie would feel like background characters in their own book, but that was not the case. While the old cast of characters are in the book quite a bit, they do not take the focus off of Nova and Charlie and they let them have their own story.

B.K. Borison has a fan in me and I am looking forward to her next book.

Business Casual is an interconnected, smalltown romantic comedy and the fourth installment of the Lovelight series; it could be read as a standalone, but I think that it makes more sense if you’ve already read the first three books in the series. It features the friends to lovers, friends with benefits, and forced proximity tropes. I would recommend Business Casual to fans of books like Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez, Hopeless by Elsie Silver, Only and Forever by Chloe Liese, The Catch by Amy Lea, Wildfire by Hannah Grace, and Need Me by Tessa Bailey. Themes and topics present include family, self worth and self doubt, fear of failure, perfectionism, change versus tradition, migraine representation, appearance versus reality, mental health, loneliness and isolation, and love and heartbreak.
Having already read books one through three in this series, I felt like I could dive right into this book without a lot of preambles as I was already familiar with the town of Inglewild and all the Lovelight characters. Nova and Charlie’s chemistry was very steamy, and I enjoyed the comedic elements that Borison included in this book (including a meddling phone tree as well as Nova and Charlie’s hilarious antics while trying to hide their relationship). I thought that Nova was very cool and artsy (I think that she might be my favourite character in the Lovelight series), and I enjoyed reading about her trendy tattoo studio filled with plants. Nova talks a lot about the symbolism behind certain flowers that she uses in tattoos; I thought that this was really interesting and not something that I’ve seen in other romance novels. Lastly, I felt like the ending and epilogue in Business Casual wrapped up the Lovelight series nicely.
The only downside I can think of is that Nova and Charlie’s romance had a lot of “will they, won’t they” vibes before they finally got together. Additionally, Nova and Charlie seemed like total opposites and (I’m not sure if their ages are ever shared but) there seemed to be a significant age gap between them (which isn’t my favourite trope); Nova seemed younger in that she’s trendy and just starting her tattoo business while Charlie seemed older in that he’s a suit-wearing, already well-established financial investor.
Overall, I really enjoyed Nova and Charlie’s story and highly recommend the Lovelight series to fellow smalltown romance readers!

I don't know how BK does it, but somehow every single book in this series is better than the last. Which is truly wild because Lovelight Farms was a 5/5 all the way. ⁠

Business Casual was the *perfect* ending to this Lovelight Farms series. It was so, so sweet. Charlie and Nova had my heart from page 1. I've loved Charlie since we met him in Lovelight Farms, but giving the man his own book just cemented him as one of the sweetest, most adorable book boyfriends to ever be written. He somehow exceeded all expectations I had for him and is the textbook definition of a golden retriever. He is the standard.⁠

And Nova? She's like a little black cat - sharp claws, but cuddly when she lets her guard down. I adored her.⁠

Aside from the utter perfection that was every single cameo by the previous couples - can I just say: OMG THE BANTER. It. was. Immaculate. *chef's kiss.* I was giggling the entire time I was reading this book. These two were just ... perfect. This whole book was just ... perfect. <3 I need more. I really, really do.⁠


Thank you Net Galley and Berkley for making my entire YEAR with this ARC. Ily.

The Lovelight Series is one of my absolute favorite series and I honestly could not wait to read Business Casual. I was so excited when I was approved for the ARC and couldn’t wait to dive back into these characters and Inglewild.

I fell in love with Charlie and Nova from page one. Their witty banter had me laughing out loud, and I laughed out loud a lot throughout the whole book. And the chemistry…yes please! So good! Not only did this give me all of the feels and pull at my heartstrings but it was just so cozy and sweet too. I couldn’t put it down. I loved being back in this world of characters, and I think Charlie and Nova are my new favorite Lovelight couple. I honestly can’t put into words how much I loved this book. This is my favorite book in the series.

Thanks NetGalley and Berkeley Publishers for this arc!

this book is for the girlies who put pressure on themselves to be perfect without realising they already are perfect. it is for the girlies who crave physical touch and words of affirmations. it is for the insecure girlies who doubt they are ever good enough. And it is for the girlies who feel the need to hide themselves and are scared of being too much, too loud, too annoying. YOU ARE ENOUGH!

this book was an instant 5 star read for me. From the first page i felt connected to this book and was dreading finishing it. The characters, the story, the amount of depth this book has while also being super funny and sweet was just amazing. I also loved the appearances of all the lovelight characters. This book felt like coming home, I adored every second of it.

The dynamic between Charlie and Nova was a breath of fresh air, I adore the black cat x golden retriever trope and this book is the blueprint for it. It reminded me why I love this trope so much, from the chemistry to their banter to the sheer depth of these characters. Utter perfection. I saw myself so much in many different aspects of Charlie's character and all I wanted to do was give this man a big hug.
Charlie is the insecure, but confident on the outside and the notorious people pleaser and Nova, is the closed off, independent girl boss. Their relationship was so raw and honest, and the communication was healthy which I loved to see!!! It developed in such a natural and genuine way I was constantly giggling and kicking my feet! I loved that this one was more steamy and I ate up every single smutty part. The dirty talk was honestly next level. They both supported each other and were so purely themselves, it was wonderful.

The tattoo scene had me in tears for days, just thinking about it makes me emotional!

The little inside jokes and banter was everything to me, it really solidified them as being soulmates.
One of my top romances of this year and it is only January, thank you BK Borison for this masterpiece!!

And thank you Berkley for the early copy!!

Incredible. Borison’s best installation in the entire series yet. I loved the dynamic between Nova and Charlie - how they’re polar opposites in nature but have similar values - which is such a realistic relationship dynamic. It made all of their interactions believable and strike me straight in the heart.

I especially loved Charlie’s found family trope and how he found a safe and accepting tribe in Inglewild.

There was a moment where Layla was so compassionate about Charlie’s adhd and asked him if she needed to repeat herself (kindly) and, as someone with adhd who always felt not enough, it made me tear up.

Nova and Charlie’s love story was equal parts beautiful, real, and oh so sexy. I loved every part of it and I’m so glad I got to be a part of one more Inglewild love story.

I also especially loved the bits of the book where Nova and Beckett connected as close siblings. They obviously love each other so much and I’ve always enjoyed a good sibling trope. Honestly, all of Borison’s side characters and side relationships truly make her storytelling whole.

Also, props to Borison’s writing for always being inclusive, diverse, and representative. I can’t wait for more from her.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! BK Borison won my heart in 2022 and I have no shame admitting I squealed when I saw I was accepted for an e-arc of this book. And boy did it live up to all of my hopes and expectations.

Nova is your classic black cat, younger sister kind of character. She thinks that for her to succeed she needs to do it all on her own. In this part of the series, we catch up with her when she is about to open her tattoo studio (which by the way, sounds amazing) and she is struggling to make everything work. Enter Charlie.

Charlie is also the younger sibling of a previous featured couple (Stella, from book one) and he is the fun loving, goofy charmer that everyone knows will be there for a good time, but they never expect a long time. Charlie has gotten through having an abusive father by making himself the life of the party, but at his heart is a deep loneliness. I thought his POV was so well done as he grapples with his ADHD and trying to find his place.

The two enter into a no-strings-attached arrangement that just keeps growing. And we all know how that goes. I will always recommend this series, it is perhaps one of the coziest romances out there, and I can't wait to see what BK Borison does next.

Okay miss Borison... what magic are you drinking to be able to pull off another Inglewild gem so perfectly?!

I'm basically an honorary Inglewild resident. That might make me slightly biased here, but I honestly tried to set all of my bias aside and still came away with a 5 star rating, so. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Business casual had alllllll the comfort of being back in Inglewild, with plenty of our favorite crew and meddling townspeople. The spice was ~ramped up~ in this one, but it didn't take away from the vulnerability and tenderness that we love in all of Bec's books! I really didn't know how Charlie boy was going to rise to the rankings of the rest of the Lovelight boys, but boy 👏🏼 did 👏🏼 he.

It was soft and spicy and gentle and brave and just plain perfect.

Some things to love:
+ a giant puppy dog MC
+ small town shenanigans
+ "we don't want relationships"
+ a tattooed girlie
+ self-discovery
+ "get it out of our systems"
+ stella, luka, beckett, evie, Iayla, caleb
+ a bubble wrapped heart
+ brother's best friend 🤫
+ a "give me attention" boy
+ a lovely series wrap-up


{Thank you to bkborison and NetGalley for this advanced readers copy}

Nova and Charlie are keeping things casual. Business casual. But when have things ever just stayed casual. With these two searching for their place and fighting for themselves, they find each other and they find love. This book is THE book. This couple is THE couple. Book of the year. I’m so deeply moved by these characters.

"Maybe we can call it Business Casual."
"Are you using corporate talk to turn me on, Nova?"

Our final visit to Lovelight Farms. I could cry. The lovelight crew have been such a comfort for me and are each so incredible and special. I will admit Business Casual is my favorite, Charlie and Nova just connected to me more personally and I couldn't get enough of their story!

"It's Nova, she's already seen me moonwalk in a reindeer costume at the tree farm during the holidays."

Charlie is an absolute delight! He's caring, compassionate, happy, hilarious, and just a really fun character that made me laugh so much! The way he was so in tuned to Nova!! Seeing the little snippets in previous Lovelight books is one thing, but to be in his head and hear that boy profess his obsession is absolutely adorable!!! He's happiest when making other people happy but also finds himself asking himself if it's too much, is he too much, always doubting his place amongst his friends in Inglewild and whether it's genuine or out of some pity? I wanted to hug him.

"I always notice you, Nova girl?"

Beckett's youngest sister, Nova Porter, is a tattoo artist and is opening her own shop in Inglewild. She's independent, bold, and fierce and doesn't want or have time for relationships. She guards her heart and her family or friends see her with a bubble wrapped heart, protected and put away from hurt, and maybe it's the wedding going on in front of her, but she suddenly wants something more and fun.... and Charlie is looking like a lot of fun.

These two were absolutely adorable and had some of the best and hilarious banter that I've read, they just flowed so smoothly together and honestly were another perfect match. Charlie being an absolute sunshine and Nova being the grump, too freaking cute!!! Their vulnerability and unwavering trust for each other had me clutching for air! EEEEEK, I just love them so much.

BK Borison deserves every single praise for this. Freaking PERFECTION. 10/10. This was just so so good. I couldn’t get enough of it and wanted a thousand more pages of this.

“His eyes are soft. Knowing. ‘I always notice you, Nova girl.’
I smile back. Yeah. Yeah, he does.”

Oh my GOSH. I am in shambles. I have given every book in this series 5 stars making it my favorite romance series ever!!

I smiled and blushed and cried my way through this book. BK Borison’s writing is STUNNING, not only with the romance itself but the entire vibe and setting she has created. Her writing is deep & personal but also laugh out loud funny. I can also tell how her writing has flourished over time.

“She gives me a long, considering look. Her eyes look darker tonight, like a dense fog in the middle of the woods. Lazy mornings beneath the sheets, rain pelting at the windows. Tea on the kettle and nothing but socks and bare skin.”

I adored Nova and her personality — especially her determination & passion for her tattoo shop. Charlie is now one of my favorite characters ever!!! I saw myself in him and it was so beautiful to relate to him & read about him. He is also so obsessed with Nova I was MELTING. Their banter & connection was top tier!!! (Don’t get me started on their texts I was screaming) Neither characters wanted a relationship, but their connection unraveled so perfectly.

“I want him. I don't need him, but I want him all of the time.”

Borison is able to write such relatable characters which makes me so attached to all of these books!! The Beckett snippets in this book were also everything to me!!!!

Business Casual releases on July 16 and every romance lover needs to get it. I will never stop gushing over this book!!!! Charlie & Nova girl forever!!!

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Romance for the advanced copy!

B.K. Borison's books are the literary equivalent of being held by your most favorite person in the world- comforting, anchoring, and relaxing. I love Lovelight Farms.

"Business Casual" is a perfect fit and beautiful end to the series and I truly adored everything about Nova and Charlie's relationship, how previous MCs were integrated into the story, and I especially loved that epilogue.

I hope the Lovelight Series continues forever, allowing readers to savor more of its extra sweet, swoon-worthy, delicious romance delights! Every time I start a new book in the series, I tell myself that it can't possibly exceed the others, only to realize I couldn't be more wrong. The characters in the series and their heartfelt love stories not only warm my heart but also create an urgent craving to transport into the story and become one of the Lovelight Farm characters for a life of long, peaceful happiness. This series is like a song devoted to healing your soul and a recipe for a permanent smile.

The combination of reverse grumpy meets sunshine, opposites attract, friends with benefits, and friends to lovers tropes forms a secret formula that makes this book extra entertaining, addictive, steamy, but surprisingly sentimental and genuine, just like the other books in the series.

In this book, when I got introduced to Charlie – a joyful, caring, talented flirt as Stella’s stepbrother – I immediately hoped he would have his own book soon, even though he lives in NY, a white-collared, three-piece-suited guy from an investment firm. He seems like he belongs to another world instead of our dreamy small town miles away from becoming a charming farmer, but my prayers were finally answered, and he got his book.

Charlie impressively embodies a reincarnated golden retriever in human form, while his partner Nova Porter is more like a cougar or black cat who likes to show her claws, hiding behind a brooding face, sassy comments, and a rough facade to protect her heart. She's a talented tattoo artist, the youngest of four siblings, which makes her the baby of the family. She's sick of her siblings’ protective attitudes around her and is the founder of her own tattoo shop business.

Everything starts at the wedding ceremony of Stella and Luka. Nora gets tipsy, and each minute she becomes more irritated with her sister Harper, who keeps making comments about the lack of her love life. When Charlie asks her to dance – shamelessly flirting with her for months – she says hell yeah, and not only does she dance with him, but she also makes an offer to take him to her home. Poor Charlie thinks he's invited for snacks, but as soon as he realizes she's asking for a one-night stand, before forming an answer, Nora storms out, forgetting her phone. But the cat is already out of the bag. Charlie cannot resist the attraction, and he also gives a one-month-long honeymoon present to Stella and Luka, meaning he has to take over their responsibilities, heading the Lovelight Farms.

As Nora tries to ignore Charlie, he's everywhere, even involved in the Pumpkin committee, occupying the chair next to her. She cannot hold back her attraction either. They decide to hook up for one night, get each other out of their systems, and move on with their lives. It seems simple when you say it, but when you act, there are so many complications. One night is absolutely not enough, and their blooming friendship may lead to something more intimate, definitely not casual.

Could Nova be brave enough to let him into her heart, and could Charlie leave his insecurities behind and realize he deserves to be loved?

I couldn't give this book less than five stars! This series is the definition of devoted addiction. If you google “swoon-worthy,” only this series' name appears on your screen. I cannot get enough of them.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for sharing this swoon-worthy book’s digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.

The second I found out that Charlie was obsessed with Nova in previous books I knew this was going to be my favorite in the series and I was RIGHT. Charlie is my perfect book man oh my GOD.

Charlie and Nova are so perfect for each other, made to be together, the perfect balance! I loved how vulnerable they allowed themselves to be with each other and how they made sure to be each others' soft place to land. This book is very slice of life vibes, it just felt like a warm hug. I am so sad to say goodbye to the Lovelight Farms world but know this was the perfect send off. I would love to squeeze them all.

Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the ARC.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5/5 stars

The Lovelight series has been a favorite of mine and Business Casual was the perfect send-off. This story follows Nova, a tattoo artist and cynic, and Charlie, the adorably goofy investment banker. When Charlie decides to take over his sister’s farm so she can go on a dream honeymoon, he finds himself falling for Nova. The two decide to be “business casual”, but what happens when they catch feelings?

I adoredddd this book. Nova and Charlie had a hilarious dynamic and plenty of swoonworthy moments. Charlie is such a great character and I loved getting to know him more. I cannot express how much I will miss this quirky town. BK Borison can do no wrong.

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.