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I probably say this every time I finish a Camilla Isley book but I really mean it this time 😅 This is my new favourite of hers. Thomas is forced to train up with the robotics department of his dad’s multibillion business in order to become its CEO. Reese, who runs the department, is not happy to babysit him. She wants to hate him for being unqualified for the role but can’t help but develop feelings for him instead.

This is achingly sweet, such a lovely romance between two people that are complete opposites but exactly what each other needs. That being said - why is K-2P the best character in this? 😭 He’s so adorable. This is the finale this amazing book series needed - witty, addictive and so romantic 🥰 With an epilogue that you can’t help but smile the whole way through.

What to expect:

- workplace romance
- opposites attract
- he falls first
- love notes
- forbidden romance
- closed door but still 🔥

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Fun, light-hearted, and comfortable to read but not really containing anything that would compel me to read the rest of the series.
There was so much about the concept I loved, the droid KP2 honestly was the best part and I was sad there wasn’t more of him!
I liked the character of Reese a lot. I loved the premise of her being a brilliant, young female manager of a major robotics department and who had crafted her own team. Thomas was not a very interesting character and the last third of the book felt very rushed.

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The Love Algorithm is the latest romantic comedy novel from author Camilla Isley. This is the third instalment of her True Love Series and although it was my first time reading anything from the author I was instantly hooked by her engaging writing style. Fans of enemies to lovers, forced proximity and workplace romances this is the book for you! Add in a woman in STEM protagonist, only one bed, lots of geeky references and a witty robot and you have The Love Algorithm.

Our story is told through a perfectly-paced dual POV narrative which worked really well as we got to experience the yearning from both Reese and Thomas’ perspectives. Thomas falls first and harder in the story and this was wonderful to read. Although this is part of a series, and features characters introduced in earlier books, it works well as a standalone too.

Reese was a fantastic FMC. She was so intelligent – we love to see a woman in STEM! – and feisty. I also loved Thomas as a MMC. He was so respectful and charming and the flirting through handwritten notes hidden around Reese’s office was EVERYTHING. I will say though that I did roll my eyes towards the end of the book when his response to being called a man child was to throw a tantrum, aka the most man child thing to do, but I’ll forgive him for being so dreamy for the rest of the book.

Reese and Thomas had electric chemistry from their first meeting. The sexual tension between the two of them was very well written, especially in the hotel scenes. They had brilliant banter (the Star Wars jokes had me giggling throughout!) and I was rooting for them from the beginning. I will say though that given how significant the sex tape was to the plot I would have liked to have seen a bit of spice, rather than it being closed-door but that’s just personal preference.

As much as I loved Reese and Thomas though, it was Reese’s robot K-2P who was my favourite character and he played a great role in their matchmaking. Reese’s colleagues at Mercer Robotics were brilliant supporting characters, as were Thomas’ family who I look forward to reading more about in the other books in the series.

Overall, The Love Algorithm is perfect if you’re after an easy feel-good romance which is packed full of your favourite tropes and lots of geeky elements.

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice Level: 🌶️ 🌶️ / 5 (Closed Door)
I have posted my review on my blog www.yourschloe.co.uk

*Thank you to NetGalley, Camilla Isley and Boldwood Books.

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3.5 STARS. I love a STEM romance so this was a great read for me. I'm not a huge fan of instalove so that is a big reason for it not being a higher rating.

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This book has some of the best characters I've seen coming from Camilla Isley. I know nothing about the world of STEM, but something about the way she wrote Reese felt so real and empowering. A young woman with a PhD, heading a major department, with her dream job is just so cool. And I love how she is shown as an introvert, but she does open up and there's so much to her personality. My favorite aspect was definitely K-2P, and like Thomas said, he is truly an extension of Reese. I for sure want a sassy, funny droid.

I'm so happy Thomas was actually mature and level-headed from the get-go. Yup, he's still figuring his path in life, but I love that he isn't cocky or have too much ego like some MCs from a privileged background. Loved his family too and their binding with Reese later in their relationship.

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The Love Algorithm is a charming and witty enemies-to-lovers rom-com set in the world of robotics. Reese, a brilliant and independent R&D head at Mercer Robotics, is tasked with mentoring the CEO's son, Thomas—a billionaire playboy with no engineering experience.
Sparks fly as they navigate workplace dynamics, with Thomas’s charming persistence clashing with Reese's no-nonsense attitude. Their chemistry is palpable and refreshingly straightforward, avoiding unnecessary drama.
While the story is delightful and Reese’s character relatable, the book feels a bit short, and the ending somewhat abrupt. Overall, a delightful read for rom-com fans.

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I thoroughly enjoyed “The Love Algorithm.” It was sassy and cute—a fantastic, light-hearted read!four fun stars.

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This book completes the series so well. The connections to the other books are so well planned. This book impressed me as well as make me laugh out loud. I’d give more than 5 stars if I coul

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Rating: ★★★

I hopped into *The Love Algorithm*, the third book in its series, without having read the previous installments, and didn't feel like I had missed much—making this a solid standalone read. I always appreciate a book centered around a female lead crushing it in the tech industry, and this one fits that theme.

The story revolves around a female engineer who is excelling in the tech world of robotics. However, the AI for her personally built robot friend was developed seemed a bit far-fetched.. Despite this, the book delivers an engaging opposites-attract, forbidden work romance plot that was a nice contrast to the normal mystery books I usually am reading.

It's a quick read, perfect for those looking for a light-hearted romance with a tech twist. While it may not be the most realistic depiction of AI and robotics, it offers an enjoyable escape with a strong, inspiring female lead.

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Camilla Isley's latest novel takes readers into the heart of Mercer Corp, where Reese, the head of the research and development department, must supervise the boss's son, Thomas, as he rotates through various departments. Reese, a brilliant young woman excelling in a STEM field, represents the strength and resilience of many women in the workplace. Despite facing attempts to undermine her by certain men, Reese continues to thrive, embodying the determination and perseverance of women in similar positions.

Thomas, initially portrayed as a classic nepotism beneficiary with a career handed to him on a silver platter, is tasked by his father to learn the company's inner workings before taking over as CEO. His journey starts in Reese's department, where he must earn the respect of other managers. As Thomas learns about robotics engineering and gets to know Reese, he begins to challenge the initial assumptions about him. His transformation from a privileged heir to a supportive and genuine colleague adds depth to his character and their developing relationship.

While the novel follows a familiar workplace romance and opposites attract trope, the inclusion of a strong female lead in STEM and the evolving dynamics between Reese and Thomas make it engaging. The banter between the characters, although not as sharp as in Isley's previous works, provides humorous and heartfelt moments. Reese's brilliance and Thomas's genuine admiration and support for her, despite his initial flaws, highlight a positive portrayal of feminism. This delightful and thought-provoking romance explores the intersection of love and technology, making it a charming read despite some predictable elements.

This was a simple, fun, easy and quick read. The perfect type of book for a holiday or to get you iut of a read-slump. This was also my first book by the author, and I enjoyed it.

Thank you very much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

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This was a simple, fun, easy and quick read. The perfect type of book for your holiday, beach, pool kind of read. This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you very much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

3.5/5.

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We first were introduced to Thomas Mercer in Not In A Billion Years (book one). Despite being the younger Mercer brother, he is poised to take over the family business. But his father and current CEO knows he has a lot to learn. A move to the robotics department is the first step in familiarizing himself with the entire company. Studying under Dr. Reese , Thomas quickly learns his interest in robotics isn’t something he can leave behind.

The Love Algorithm is the third and final book in the True Love Series by Camila Isley. I loved how Isley structured the series. It is essential that readers start with the first book. However, since the second and third book appear to coincide with one another, readers do not have to necessarily read them in chronological order.

This was a fun, quick read. While I could have savored this book, as I didn’t want to say goodbye to this series, I couldn’t help but devour it. It was the perfect conclusion for all characters.

Highly recommend if you like:
-opposites attract
-strong FMC
-witty banter
-tons of chemistry
-closed door romances

* Before becoming a best selling author, Camila Isley worked as an engineer. Her first hand experience as a woman in STEM allowed her to write a convincing FMC in the field. Dare I say it is her best work to date!

Special thanks to Netgalley, Boldwood Books, and Camila Isley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my review.

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Thanks to Netgalley and the tagged publisher for providing me with a copy of "The Love Algorithm."

Women in Science
Enemies to lovers
Workplace romance
Romantic comedy
Billionaire
One bed
Forced proximity
Slow burn to end all slow burns

In this book, we follow Reese and Thomas, who work at Mercer Corp, which is Thomas's dad's company. Thomas has been the poster boy for years. However, a situation has arisen where he now needs to get more hands-on with the company and learn more of the inner workings. So, now he's heading to the robotics division of the company. Enter Reese, who works in the robotics division and is there to teach him the ropes. Their first meeting made me laugh out loud. My favourite character in this book has to be K-2p, the AI bot. He's so funny and snarky.

Reese represents many women in the workplace. She’s a woman in a STEM field, a boss at a young age, excelling. Yet, when certain men don’t get what they think they deserve from her, they try to tear her down and smear her reputation. Despite this, she doesn’t let that stop her and continues doing what she loves. She embodies the strength of many women perfectly.

Thomas, on the other hand, is (at first) a classic nepotism beneficiary being handed his career on a silver platter. He’s the opposite of Reese in so many ways. However, in the end, he surprises you in many good ways that you must read to find out.

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I was so grateful to have received another ARC from Camilla Isley, and after LOVING It's Complicated, I had high hopes for this one. Unfortunately, this one fell a little flat for me. This one follows Reese who is the head of research and development department for Mercer Robotics. When she finds out she will have to babysit the boss' son while he does rotations throughout all of the departments, she thought it was going to be easy, until she sees him.

This is a typical workplace romance, opposites attract romance. The bonus is that it has a woman in STEM, which is always fun to read about. I don't know exactly what it was about this story, but I struggled to connect with the characters. The banter didn't land with me as much as it did with her other books. While it was by no means a bad book, because it was still super cute, it also wasn't my favorite. 3.25 stars.

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Thanks to NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and the author for the chance to read this book.

This book was great. Although there was a lot of intelligent dialogue regarding robotics that I had no clue about, it was woven into a story that had me laughing and enjoying the characters, especially K-2P!
The romance aspect of it was sweet and spicy but also full of humour.

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Super fun romance story. Third in this series but can be read as a stand-alone. Science nerd meets gorgeous billionaire and K2p robot who thinks he is human are the total stars in this book. Really enjoyed it.

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Trigger Warnings
This book contains:
• Public sexual interactions
• Workplace relationships
• Inappropriate power dynamic relationship
• Toxic masculinity regarding a woman’s professional knowledge, competence and ability.
Characters
Reese is the embodiment of so many women in the workplace. She’s a woman, in a STEM field, as a boss at a young age, excelling. And yet, as soon as certain men don’t get what they think they deserve from her, they try to tear her down and smear her reputation. And yet she doesn’t let that stop her and just keeps doing what she loves. That is the strength of so many women, and she embodies it perfectly.
Thomas on the other hand is (at first) a classic nepo baby being handed his career on a silver platter. He’s the opposite of Reese in so many ways. And yet, in the end, he surprises you in many good ways that you must read to find out.
Storyline
Thomas’s father has a plan for Thomas to work hard to learn about the business, earning the respect of the other managers before it’s time for him to take over as CEO of the entire company. And the first step of this plan is for Thomas to rotate through all the areas of the business, starting with Reese’s department.
We follow Reese and Thomas as he spends time in her department, learning about robotics engineering. And whatever he can about Reese.
Overall Thoughts
I consider myself to be a feminist, even if by some feminist’s standards I don’t even hit the base bottom rung of their expectations of what a feminist should be.
But I think regardless of what you think feminism is, Reese and surprisingly, Thomas, embody what you’d imagine positive feminism to be. At least, I think so.
Reese achieved her position through her skill and brilliance. Thomas is attracted to her BECAUSE of her brilliance. And when her success is challenged or threatened by other men, Thomas backs her up and supports her dreams.
While he does have his moments of typical nepo baby idiocy. He’s a surprisingly mature, supportive and all-around good guy. The type of guy that you’d want to hate (because he’s a nepo baby), and yet you just can’t because he’s so authentically nice and sincere.

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Goofy and charming, the buildup in this was so good! Overall a good read although the ending fell a bit flat for me.

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3.75 rounded up to 4 ⭐

this book is everything it says it is except being an enemies to lovers. there wasn't really any animosity or hostility between them to make them enemies...

this book is about Reese who is this smart, hot, and kind of lonely woman who omg has finished her PhD and is even the head of a department all at 29!! if that isn't impressive, idk what is. it is about her romance with hot, smart and charismatic Thomas who is the son of the president of the huge company Reese works in- IF YK YK because we all know how the plot goes😏

it's been a while since I've read af cute romance like this and I have to say this had me giggling, squealing and kicking my feet in the air because this book had NO business being so sweet so wholesome. there was so many element of this that were just so swoonworthy, everyone need to read this!!

<b><u>some of my notes while reading this:</b></u>

the robot is SO CUTEE what a nice touch. yk how people say a kid in a book can make or break it? a robot in a book can make or break it because k-2p was amazing. he was so witty, sarcastic and the way he delivered facts- 🤌🏾

all the side character are soo great, especially gothic Maria and k-2p🤣😭😭

smiling, laughing, giggling with my feet in the air rn😂😭😭

the TENSIONN was THERE and I could feel it too

the notes he's writing for her- I'M SWOONINGGG😩

THE NOTES?- STILL SWOONING

Thomas's relationship with his family is so funny🤣🤣

how will you have a fully cognizant conversation when you're "asleep"? that's so unrealistic

omgg the star wars puns🥹🥹 even tho im not a star wars fan and i don't understand it

I don't understand any of the science in this but im eating it all up while sending my thanks to God that I don't offer sciences😭

Thomas's dad, Nolan is such is g

this is closed door, hmm I don't know how I feel about that

<i>thank you netgalley and boldwood books for this arc in exchange for an honest review🥹</i>

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There is just something that I LOVE about workplace romances. Maybe it is because I don't have any cute guys at my workplace, but reading about it works too. I liked the power dynamic and the struggle of looking after someone (who is also hot and gorgeous) who will be your boss one day. You have a lot of great tropes such as billionaire and nerd, enemies to lovers, rivals of sorts, and he falls first and harder. I didn't realize this is book three of a series and I will be sure to read the first two!

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