thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

🌟 2.5/5

Someone else had mentioned it in a previous review, and I can't help but reference it. What's will all the mini third-act breakups? It definitely took away from the storyline.

The 3rd person POV was also very distracting. I had a hard time keeping up with who was who and who was saying something, if that makes any sense!🤣

I really did like the strong, independent, and confident FMC. I love a girl boss, and she held all the cards with that! We need more FMCs like this in the romance book industry!

Thank you to NetGalley and Xpresso Book Tours for the ARC!

I appreciated that the main character is close to middle age and it's a fun love story the covers an age gap, single parent, etc.
A light, fun read!
Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher for access to this arc.

Strong and diverse group of characters and multiple subplots give this romance a bit more substance, and a real feel. Added interest being set in Israel, giving it a lush environment. A bit of intrigue added in keeps things interesting.

I’m not against reading in third person, but it does become a problem when the author doesn’t specify who is saying what and I have to stop, reread and rethink it before continuing. Couldn’t get through this sadly…

"Pulling Her Resources" is a steamy romance novel featuring a forbidden workplace romance between Datna, a 40-something VP of HR and mom of two, and Erez, a 30-something tattooed surfer CPA. The story explores tropes like single parent representation, finding love in your 30's and 40's, workplace romance with an age gap, and supportive girlfriends.

The book wastes no time in getting to the steamy encounters between the main characters, who have a realistic and relatable dynamic despite their age difference. While the characters are fun and the romance is steamy, there is a lack of development in their relationship and individual character growth.

Overall, the book presents an interesting concept and is worth exploring further, even if it may be somewhat underwhelming in execution.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review!

It’s nice when a main character is not mainstream- in this case an older, divorced woman. Sivan has presented Dafna and all her insecurities in a fun and relatable way. She makes sense. This larger than average woman may be confident in her job and her looks, but her self worth has taken a hit. She’s not ready for another She’s not ready for another relationship, just a little fun on a night out.
As Dafna and Erez discover one another, they discover themselves as well. Both have hidden away, and created walls around them. Through exploiting what they want from each other, they also discover what is important to themselves.
Perhaps the work situation resolved itself a little too easily. For all the tension and unease that was created by the issues uncovered through Erez’s research, Danna simply made a demand and the issue went away. I think there should have been more, not so neatly and quickly tied up.

Dafna is a 40-something with a succcesful career, ex-husband and no confidence, but asks for a one night stand from the bartender on a girls night out. She the VP of HR at a startup and mom to 2 grown boys.

Erez is also a 30-something divorcee looking to advance his career by doing a favor for his boss. He’s also helping his brother out, and agrees to bartend for a night at his restaurant. He’s a tattooed surfer CPA with a daughter from a previous relationship.

They agreed to one night but a chance second meeting changes everything…

🧡 single parent rep
🧡 finding love in your 30’s and 40’s
🧡 workplace romance
🧡 age gap
🧡 supportive girlfriends

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TW: divorce, parent with Parkinson’s, BDSM