Roses: Camilla’s stories have been becoming some of my favorites to read recently. The story was super cute, and really enjoyable. Reese was a fun ambitious character, who you could still connect to really easily. I love that she was in stem and was the head of her department and was extremely intelligent but likable. She didn’t come across doll or stuffy at all like some characters do when the females in charge I really liked the friend group that she had at the lab I thought they were really Helpful characters for the story definitely Maria but more importantly, her sidekick K2P. Thomas was a golden retriever boyfriend material from the start. He was so invested in making this work with Reese. Understood that she needed time and took the time to figure out a way to be with her and show her that she’s deserving of being with someone and having someone love her after all of the hardships that she’s been through I thought it was really a great connection with him and K2P. I think that was really fun to see the conversations between those two and how funny K2P was, and just being a really strong supporting character. I also really enjoyed that. This was an interconnected story. I didn’t read Blake and Gabriel story, but I did read John and Marissa story and that was so fun to see them be connected now in this story.

Thorns: Garrett had some crazy jealousy things going on, He came across really aggressive and I feel like he didn’t get a well-deserved consequence for his behavior towards Reese. There was at times where Reese was super set in her ways and was unwilling to bend when the choice was going to make her happy too. It actually made her seem like she loved her job more than she was in love with Thomas. I wish we also learned more about both main characters more. I would have love if they had conversations where they actually dived into get to know each other and that we as the readers could’ve experience with them. I felt like we learned a lot about them through other characters rather from themselves and also when they were trying to get to know each other, they were learning information from other sources, instead of talking to each other, and learning each other through their one on one conversations. This also connects to me feeling like this book went really fast. There were times where I felt like there could’ve been more put into a section of the plot to expand our involvement of the journey for them to fall in love. I think that they both fell in love really fast, which is fine, but I would’ve really enjoyed the process of them getting there.

Highly recommend for a feel good easy read!

The Love Algorithm had me smiling from beginning to end, this is a very sweet romance, both of the characters are equally as sweet and easy to like. The relationship between Reece and Thomas was witty and cute, the build up of their relationship was good throughout the book and I enjoyed seeing their relationship blossom.

I loved how this book was centred around robotics, as I have never read a book like this. It was nice to see the main role being played by a female character and not a male character which I can imagine the robotic industry is mainly male focused.

Would love to read the other books in this series!!

The Love Algorithm is a cute opposites attract love story with a quirky genius protagonist and a billionaire CEO. Camilla Isley always writes stories with really fun settings and this was no exception. The side characters always made me laugh and both Reese and Thomas are stubborn and likable. I love a slow burn, but I think I would’ve liked a bit more flirting from these two. This was overall a really fun read and I’ll always continue to pick up Camilla Isley stories!

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

This book focuses on Thomas and Reeses finding each other. Thomas is happy in his current position at his father's company, acting as nothing more than a figure head. His dad decides it's time for Thomas to get a promotion, which will lead to him running the company. Thomas is uneducated in most aspects of the business so he has to spend time in each area learning the ropes. First area is the robotics lab run by Reese. She is not excited at the prospect, to say the least, but keep getting distracted by how handsome Thomas is. They share an office and can't ignore each other.
Overall it's a cute little office romance book and I do love the representation of women in STEM, that seems to be the current trend in romance stories! The book itself is good, an enjoyable read, but some unbelievable situations and character changes.

I loved the chemistry between Reese and Thomas! They were adorable together and watching their relatives grow was a fun, sweet ride.
The addition of the playful, funny droid in the middle of it all was also a delight!
Overall, a sweet, fun story to follow!

This was such a fun and witty closed-door romance. It felt lighthearted and nerdy (in the best way) and I just couldn’t put it down. The chemistry between the MCs was so electric that sparks were flying. And that droid - so witty! Technology needs to catch up because I need my own now. Overall, this was an excellent RomCom!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Boldwood books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

If you’re a fan of Ali Hazelwood, check this one out. Great romance featuring steminist lead Reese, who heads up a robotics lab. She gets tasked with overseeing Thomas, the heir apparent to the company as he prepares to take over the division. This is slow burn, instalove, dual pov, closed door romance. Even though it is closed door, the tension build up is better than most open door romances I read.

Thank you Boldwood Books for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This has been my first book from this author, but it won’t be my last. I really enjoyed it. Thank you to NetGalley for access to this early read.

Great! Loved it! I have enjoyed many of Camilla Isley's books. And I have read the 2 previous books in this series. All are great. This one I was able to finish in one day. I loved that Thomas feel first, he loved Reese right from the start. He was so charming and sweet. Reese was a strong independent woman and was able to hold off for a while. But eventually Thomas wore her down. Even though he was the one holding back then. He was probably one of my favorites but K-2P was hilarious. I think we all want a K-2P!
A great story that I know I will read again someday!

I've enjoyed all the books so far in this series, and this one did not disappoint!

We follow Reese, the Head of Research and Development at Mercer Robotics who loves her work, until she's tasked with babysitting the bosses son, Thomas Mercer. This is where some slight problems of attraction start - the rule of the company is to have zero internal relationships, and given the fact that Thomas will end up being her boss.. they can't go there. But the heart wants, what the heart wants...

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As with all of Camilla's books, I flew through this one. I loved the instant connection and tension between Reese and Thomas - knowing they couldn't have what they both wanted due to the rules, but following their hearts nonetheless.

I have to give a special shout out to K-2P, that little robot was adorable and sassy, I really need one for myself!

I also loved seeing the reappearances of the couples from the previous books, it's so nice to check in on them and see how they're doing.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this copy. This review is voluntary.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC!

As a woman in STEM, I was drawn to this title and had high hopes! Unfortunately I had a hard time getting into it, and I decided to DNF. I was struggling with the writing style, and I wasn't a big fan of the insta-love or the objectification of and disrespect between love interests. This just wasn't for me, but I'm sure fans of billionaire and workplace romance will enjoy it.

Thanks for the ARC of the love algorithm. I don't think I've ever read a book with such a smart and successful FMC before. I very much enjoyed Reese's character although I was overwhelmed more than once by all the technology talk. I hate the idea of AI and robots but enjoyed her droid a lot, he added a lot to the story. Well Thomas what can I say, he definitely was a great MMC.
What I loved
Closed door sex scenes
No bad language

I always enjoy reading Camilla's books and this was the same. Its a light hearted office romance with a billionaire hier and smart gorgeous heroine who works in his company's robotics department.
They are totally opposites but have chemistry that is undeniable. It was a quick read for me especially because I didn't understand most of the things about robotics so all went above my head.
My only concern was that I felt book was dragged at some points. So many thoughts were repeated again and again like how they can't be together. And also there was some back and forth on girl's end so it put me off but still a good read which is why I'm giving it a 4 star.

Billionaire romance
Workplace
Forced proximity
He falls first and hard
Robots
CEOs son
Meet cute

Reese is the director of R&D at Mercer Robotics. Thomas is the CEO's son. Reese is tasked with babysitting Thomas as he learns the robotics ropes. One night in Rome changes the game for them. Overall quick cute read. Loved the AI and robotic presence and how Thomas was willing to give it all up for Reese.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher but the ARC

The love algorithm was a cute read! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc. If you like a women in stem meets billionaire romance, you’ll like this! The best character by far was the robot, though. Loved him!

It was a little insta-lovey, and I do think there could’ve been more depth/pining/character development, but if you want an easy and cute read, you’ll enjoy it!

The Love Algorithm by Camilla Isley is the third in her True Love series. This book is about Thomas Mercer, younger brother to Gabriel Mercer (the male MC from the first book in the series), and his journey to becoming to the new CEO of Mercer Robotics. Thomas doesn’t know anything about robotics so he’s prompted to shadow the director of a department, Dr. Reese Campbell. Reese is a fairly stereotypical “hot nerd”, complete with a droid friend (yep, she built a droid, people). Thomas and Reese instantly hit it off but with Thomas soon set to become Reese’s boss, this complicates their chances at a relationship. This book is coworkers to friends to lovers with more of the billionaire boyfriend trope we saw in the first book.

In each book throughout the series, we’re given insights about other characters and snippets from their stories (which overlap a LOT in timeline) which is why I don’t think these are true standalones. While I don’t think skipping around *really* makes much of a difference, the experience as a whole is much better when read in sequential order.

I’m a new Camilla Isley fan and recently reviewed her February release, It’s Complicated. I really really liked that book because of the way the characters talk to one another. The conversations sound REAL. I get a little bit of that from these books as well and still think that Isley’s strengths lie in her character dialogue but it’s not as strong here. The other thing I’ll say is that I’m not sure where Camilla Isley is from or where she grew up, but this series takes place in New York and all the characters are American and there are a few minor prose things that are decidedly NOT American. Things like saying “waters broke” instead of “water broke” or writing the day as “1 November” instead of “November 1” or "November 1st". The last one that caught my eye was referring to “blush” as “blusher”. Like it’s really NOT a big deal but it does take you out of the story a bit when your born-and-raised in Queens CEO uses phrases that seem more European.

I must be a big sucker for a cheesy albeit sweet rom com because I'm giving this book 4 stars. Reese is so not a believable character and I don’t care because her relationship with Thomas is adorable.

But IMO, don't read this one first! Go back and read Not in a Billion Years (4 stars) and then Baby, One More Time (3 stars).

Thank you so much to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the arc! I WISH K-2P WAS MY OWN DROID PLSS reading his interactions with both Reese and Thomas had me cackling so much, he's an absolute gem. Thomas, oh Thomas I wish he was real too, my new book boyfriend. I have read a few other books from this author but this book is definitely my new favourite. Everyone pls do read this once it comes out, you won't be disappointed!

The science nerd teaching the billionaire heir the ropes of the company, what could go wrong? Fun read with a lot of Star Wars references. Thomas was great to watch evolve from a playboy billionaire to taking Reese’s love of technology seriously and wanting to learn the ropes of a job he was forced into. He knew what he wanted and went after it. K-2P had a lot to do with helping this couple along. Giving hints to how one was feeling about the other. I’ve enjoyed this series. Thank you to NetGalley for this free advanced copy in exchange for my volunteered review

The Love Algorithm by Camilla Isley is the third book in the "True Love" series, following Not in a Billion Years and Baby, One More Time. I don't think it would be strictly necessary to have read the previous two books but it would more enjoyable, as there is a degree of overlap between all the stories.
This book features Thomas Mercer, a genuinely likeable guy (who just happens to be a billionaire) and Dr. Reese Campbell, Head of R&D at Mercer Robotics. When the CEO tasks Reese with babysitting Thomas as he learns the ropes at Mercer Robotics, Reese is not impressed! They get off to an unusual start thanks to some meddling by Reese's droid K-2P, who has a quirky personality and is not above a bit of matchmaking...
This is a really enjoyable fun read with plenty of humour, an easy five stars.
Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the review copy.

Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read this!
I am a huge fan of Isley's books and this is no exception. This is the third book in the "True Love" series and follows Thomas and Reese (Thomas is Gabriel's brother from book 1 and 2). First note: while Thomas/Gabriel and a few of the other supporting characters do show up throughout the TL universe, you absolutely don't have to read either of the other two to thoroughly enjoy this one.
I'm a bit biased. I'm a PhD chemist, so I love almost any setting in the world of STEM academics, particularly when they deal with how women survive in a male dominated workplace. I also think Isley does such a great job of really highlighting workplace culture, business dealings, and career aspirations in her B story lines. I also had already loved Thomas as a character, so I was predisposed to love this coworkers/boss to lovers trope. The dual POV voices are both really strong. ALSO: there is a droid. I don't care how far-fetched a droid might seem: it made it SO fun.
I think this is just really cute. Their attraction and chemistry is really palpable and believable. This is mostly closed door but still felt really intense at times. It was just a ton of fun and grounded in a world I really enjoyed!