anyone that knows me on booksta knows how absolutely feral I have been for this book. I've been waiting for Charlie x Nova since 2022! when this was given to me back in May, I dropped everything, put my phone on silent, and read this in one sitting.

I laughed, I cried, my heart hurt with the absolute love that this book is filled with. Charlie and Nova are my favorite pairing of this series, hands down. I've said before that Inglewild holds a special place in my heart. This series will a place I will revisit over and over.

Thank you to BK Borison for sharing this special place with all of us. ❤️

Nova and Charlie know each other through Stella. He is an investment banker in the city who likes the lifestyle it affords him. While on their one-month honeymoon, Charlie is in town covering at Lovelight Farms. He can not help but run into Nova everywhere he goes. He teases her and flirts shamelessly in hopes of catching her attention.

Nova is not interested in a romantic relationship. She did want a one-night stand with Charlie and offered it during Stella’s reception, but he didn’t catch on, which left things a bit awkward for a moment. They get back on track to their friendship, and the emotions are still very strong. The banter is hilarious. I like Charlie’s cheeky, flirtatious vibe.

Nova decides she doesn’t want to continue playing games and proposes a one-night stand. This time, Charlie is on board. The problem is that one night can’t satisfy either one of their desires. Can their friendship survive the outcome of any romantic involvement?

I like the bold differences between Charlie and Nova. He is this straight-laced city guy placed in this small town. She is a bit harder with tats and an interesting family dynamic, but they fit. Initially, I thought Charlie had more interest in Nova than Chalie, but after a while, I realized that Nova secretly liked the fact that Charlie constantly flirted with her and showed her some affection. I love that she finally left her guard down and gave him validation to help with his insecurities.

I love the small town and all the characters. As the series winds down, more of the old characters are visible in each book. I love catching up on old characters and wish we get more of Lovelight Farms in the future.

Overall, fans of the Lovelight Farms series and contemporary romance will enjoy this story.

~ Samantha

5 ⭐

What to expect:
• Fall cozy small town
• Friends to lovers
• Opposites attract
• Tattoo artist FMC
• Beautiful writing

This book was just beautiful and I can’t believe the Lovelight Farms series is complete! I’ve loved every book in this world — the characters, the charming town and the incredibly atmospheric writing is what makes them all so great. This one was no different.
Business Casual is the perfect lightly autumnal book, ideal for end of August reading to get you into the fall mood. Seeing fall in Inglewild and experiencing Charlie and Nova working together on the fall festival was so much fun!
And the characters!!!! All of them, from all the books, and the cast of secondary characters are just amazing. But let’s talk about Charlie and Nova — they were both such rich and beautiful characters, and their opposites attract romance was so perfect! So much tension, banter and emotion. I loved it. And I loved seeing Charlie find home and meaning in a small town away from where he lived, in NYC.
Highly recommend this, especially if you loved the other Lovelight Farm books and are looking for a cozy Autumnal read.

Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley and for this ARC

Nova girl 😭😭😭 I never thought anything would top In the Weeds for me in this series, but I knew if a book could, it would be Charlie and Nova’s. Charlie was so me and I was so emotional about it? What he goes through and how he feels. I’m getting emotional typing this. Always putting others before you and never being anyone’s “favorite”. But he was giving off the appearance of always being happy and so lovable. I adored Nora for Charlie and Charlie for Nora, they were the perfect pair, and how they complicated each other so well.

I’ve been with the Lovelight Farms series since the very first book came out, with the very old cover in 2021. I picked up this indie book then wanting a Holiday read! And got so much more than that. I fell hard for Becs writing and the warm hug she wraps in her books. I’m so proud to see how far they’ve come and the people I’ve met in this series! Fictional you may SAY but I’ll always have a very special place in my heart for Lovelight Farms, phone tree and all ♥️

"One of the most beautiful things about you is your big heart and your faithfulness to the people you care about. I know you think you're being selfish, taking affection for yourself, but you're not. It’s generosity. The best sort of love.”

"I've never been anyone's favorite," he whispers.
"Well," I say, feeling defensive. "You're mine."

"I think you might be my very best friend, Charlie. It’s nothing like I thought."

Five huge stars for Business Casual. I have to admit that I was a little nervous going into this book because it is the last of the series and I’ve loved the other books so much. Hindsight 20/20, I don’t know why I was ever worried that BK wasn’t gonna deliver. She always does. And this one just might be her best book yet.

Heartfelt. Sweet. I couldn’t put this book down. This book was a true escape from reality & a refreshing contemporary romance.

BK BORISON COME TO THE FRONT RN! I felt a rollercoaster of emotions reading this book (all positive ones). I cried, I giggled, I blushed, I fell so deeply in love with them. I'm both happy to have read this book and sad that my Lovelight Farms era has ended. Charlie and Nova are so perfect together, my fave black cat and golden retriever duo <3 If I reread this book (and I will be), it's because I'm in need of some comfort and the entire Lovelight Farms series IS SO COMFORT CODED

5 Stars

So apparently I skipped a book in this series, but that's OKAY because they are standalone and tied by secondary characters and OMG I LOVED THESE CHARACTERS SO MUCH.

Charlie is the out-of-towner-but-is-a-fixture-in-town character from the other books and I could not wait to see how his romance panned out. He may not live Maryland and his three-piece suit NYC investment banker self might seem like the type that can't hang, but he does. So when he is at his sister's wedding, and he and our FMC, Nova, can't deny their attraction, they decide to let it be just ONE NIGHT OKAY? And my lord, was it a hot and steamy one night.

But Nova is his total opposite. She is about to open her own tattoo shop, and loves her town and her family and appreciates all of their sacrifices that paved the way for her to be where she is. She CANNOT AND WILL NOT LET ANYTHING SCREW UP THIS OPPORTUNITY. But Charlie is hard to get out of her system, and one night was never going to be enough. And oh, Charlie is going to be in town filling in for his sister while she is off on her honeymoon, so he is EVERYWHERE.

Their tension, their opposites attract, their steamy.... IT'S PERFECTION. The town full of quirky characters and phone trees was so delightful and I loved seeing all of the other couples from before come together to make this romance HAPPEN. It was such a great book and one of my favorite in the series.

I loved this story so much and was sad that it was going to be the end of the Lovelight Farms series. I enjoyed watching Nova and Charlie figure things out and also deny their feelings. I’m a huge fan of when it’s brother’s best friend and the brother is like why would I be upset? it’s honestly the only way to do it in my opinion. But overall I loved seeing into Charlie’s life and head more and him finding the love and validation he deserved

Love is the last thing on Nova’s mind, but for some reason she can’t ignore her attraction to investment banker, Charlie. She’s busy opening up a tattoo shop and doesn’t want the distraction, and hopes that a friends with benefits situation is the perfect way to get this attraction out of her system. Nova and Charlie agree to an arrangement, that they will keep up the friends with benefits relationship until her shop opens, but of course keeping her feelings at bay is easier said than done.

I have been a huge fan of the Lovelight Farms series since the original release of book 1, so seeing the series come to an end was bittersweet. But as sad as I was to say goodbye to the series and the characters, I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect conclusion. Nova was the perfect strong female main character to wrap up the series. And Charlie was the best cinnamon roll counterpart to her badass self. I adored them together, and I loved that we got so many glimpses into the town I fell in love with and characters from the previous books. This series is truly a heartwarming one and I am sad to say goodbye (until I reread of course).

Thank you to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for the advance copy.

The Lovelight Farms gang is back and we’re getting a connection between the OG 3’s siblings. Stella’s stepbrother Charlie is a total golden retriever looking to be the hero. Meanwhile, Beckett’s youngest sister Nova is a tough and talented tattoo artist. It just takes one dance at a wedding for the sparks to fly between these opposites but a one night stand proposal will either be the best or worst idea for these two.
While a cute story (loved seeing overprotective Beckett) I didn’t get as into the story as I hope I would and found the pair too unlikely.
Thank you to Berkley Publishing for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Charlie and Nova are a new favorite couple and I adored the time I spent with them while listening to the audiobook. Pippa Jayne and Benjamin D. Walker are fantastic as the narrators. The banter between the characters is first rate as well as their chemistry. Charlie is an amazing character and as an adult with ADHD I appreciated the sensitive approach to representation. This couple will steal your heart and their story is a delightful addition to the Lovelight Farms family.

This was my first B.K. Borison novel and I can see why so many people find these characters endearing. BUSINESS CASUAL is the 4th novel in the Lovelight Farms series. Thank you @berkleyromance for my early copy {partner} #berkleyinfluencer of Borison’s newest novel, out now!

BUSINESS CASUAL introduces us to Nova and Charlie and it very quickly steams up under the premise of “business casual”, which we all know won’t work for the characters. ;)

As the novel progresses, I loved their little batter and the way Borison builds her characters, and for those that have read the earlier novels, I am sure you will love the intermittent cameos from past novel’s characters.

The development and juxtaposition of Charlie’s white collar NYC job and Nova’s tattoos and entrepreneurship was far superior to the steam, IMO. I know some will read for that, but these characters are so much more than just that!

Enjoy my friends, happy pub week to #bkborison !

I know there’s a lot of bookworms here who love this series, so I’ll try my best to explain why I think B.K Borison saved the best for last.

While Lovelight is often seen as a standalone series, Business Casual sprinkles in delightful nods to the first four books that fans will adore. Charlie, though not an Inglewild resident, has been a familiar face throughout the series. As Stella’s half-brother, he’s a regular at Lovelight Farms and seems to pop up at every celebration. Watching Charlie take a break from city life to enjoy more time in his favorite small town, especially while looking after Lovelight during Stella and Luka’s honeymoon, is utterly charming. 🌟

With Nora being Beckett’s younger sister and Charlie an honorary member of Caleb’s family, we get even more glimpses of our beloved former couples. It’s like catching up with old friends, making the series' conclusion even sweeter. 💕

Featuring excellent ADHD and chronic illness representation, quirky town phone tree antics, and the steamiest scenes yet, Lovelight fans will want to start the series all over again after this book. 🔥

Business Casual is out now at your favorite bookstore! If you’re new to the series, start with the first book – trust me, it’s totally worth it! 📚✨

Wow, I love this book so much!!! I loved the romance, the small town, found family, seeing the way everyone loved one another. An absolute gem of a book. I’m so sad this is the last one

I adore thee Lovelight series so much! Each book was like a perfect warm hug and this was a great ending to an amazing series.

I love Charlie
I love Nova
I love all the Lovelight characters so much

After four books these characters feel so real and like the perfect little family. I'll always come back to these books as comfort reads!

NOVA PORTER IS walking towards me like she can’t decide if she wants to dance with me or tear me limb from limb.

THIS BOOK! Was so much fun. I loved Charlie and Nova. Nova gave off oldest daughter energy despite her not being the oldest and I felt that was a wise choice by BK to write her character like that. Charlie on the other hand is a people pleaser to the extreme.

Conversations with Nova usually feel like a battlefield where she’s armed with the infinity stones and I’m wearing a bunny suit.

You could not have paired two more opposite characters than Charlie and Nova. Suit-wearing Charlie. Tattoo-loving Nova.

I’ve allowed myself doses of happiness while I cling to it with two hands, terrified if I indulge too much, if I give too much of myself, I’ll be left standing without anything at all.

This book is for the oldest daughters. I stand by this even though if it’s not specifically stated this is who this is for

I never wanted this series to end, but this was the perfect conclusion to one of my favorite series 🥹

I loved getting cameos from Luka & Stella, Beckett & Evie, and Caleb & Layla. If I could choose a fictional town to visit, I would easily pick Inglewild and hang with the Lovelight Farms fam 🤍

Charlie and Nova were so easy to root for. Charlie, an investment banker from the cities, temporarily steps up to run Lovelight Farms. The big city/small town crossovers are so fun 🥰

Charlie was the perfect golden retriever MMC and him & Nova couldn’t be more perfect for each other.

This small town, opposites attract romance had me unable to stop reading while simultaneously not wanting it to end.

Reading this series has brought me so much joy, and these characters are truly some of my very favorites 🫶

What a beautiful last story in the Lovelight series. Nova and Charlie were such a lovely couple and they really helped each other grow. I loved seeing everyone from the previous books again and I loved all the small town shenanigans. The steamy scenes were really good. It is sad that this series has come to an end but it was a great ride.

My heart!
This might be my new fave in this series. This book had me crying. Not only was I so in love with Charlie but I also felt such a connection to him and the way he feels. Let’s not even start on my obsession with Nova! I love this series and town so much!

BK Borison did the thing with this book and I cannot stop thinking about it. The black cat x golden retriever is quickly becoming my favorite trope. If you haven’t read this series what have you been doing with your life.

It’s finally here! Am I happy or am I sad that we are finally getting Nova and Charlie’s story?? Don’t know, don’t care. All I really care about is telling y’all how much I loved this book.

Nova is MY GIRL! I love how confident she is in her talent and even though she is nervous about starting her business, she knows her niche and is ready to have something of her own. Not only is bestie drop dead gorgeous, but she’s also kind and smart and a really great friend and sister. I love how her and Charlie’s relationship progresses from being passive friends who banter-flirt to being the most important person in each other’s lives. One of my absolute favorite parts of this book was also getting to see into Nova and Beckett’s sibling relationship. We all know that Beckett is a secret softie, but he’s an extra big softie when it comes to his favorite little sister.

Charlie is babygirl. He is so down bad for Nova and I LOVE it. He’s not your stereotypical finance bro, he’s caring, selfless, and so darn sweet. Definitely not what I think of when I hear NYC investment banker. He’s so selfless that he’s completely forgotten about his own happiness. I loved how Nova and everyone else in Inglewild were able to remind him that he’s deserving of a full and happy life.

And so our trip to Ingelwild finally ends and boy, did I love this ending.