I wanted to give this series another shot after not enjoying and DNF Lovelight Farms. This one did not do it for me once more, I just think this author's writing is not for me. The story just did not work, the characters chemistry felt off and I could not get into it. I had to DNF this one as well.

“I’ve taught myself how to be okay with fragments of feeling, but I don't want that with you. I want more than what you've given me. I want to give you more of me too. I love you, Nova girl. I tried my very best not to, but you wiggled your way right in there with no respect for my opinion on the matter."

Tattoos, small town gossip, one night stand, sunshine boy/grumpy girl. Need I say more?


4.5/5 (subject to change, I just feel like I’ve been giving out too many 5 stars idk & I feel like if I didn’t have a 101 degree fever when finishing this than maybe I would have cried more and it would easily be 5)

The audiobook was insanely good! Pippa Jayne and Benjamin Walker did a perfect job with Nova and Charlie.

The heartfelt conversations, the trust, the gradual love is so peak B.K. Borison because it’s so realistic. You are screaming for them to get together but love their slow burn.

This is absolutely the best way to end a series. The side characters got their moment while the focus stayed on Nova and Charlie.

The last book in the Lovelight Farms series! I am an emotional mess seeing this series come to an end. Stella and Luca, Evie and Beckett, Layla and Caleb, and finally we get Charlie and Nova! I loved the interconnectedness of these stories, the "found family" and actual family, and seeing the growth of each character and relationship. I loved being able to check in with our favorite couples from the first three books, and thought this was the perfect ending to this series.

Charlie and Nova. What a fantastic romance. From "only one time to get it out of their system", to the growth of their friendship. I loved getting to know Charlie more, after his cameos in the first 3 novels. We finally got to hear about Nova and how she started her journey with Beckett as a tattoo artist.

This was such a great read, I'd highly recommend reading this whole series. 5 stars!

Nova Porter isn’t looking for love, and she certainly has no explanation for her attraction to buttoned-up investment banker Charlie Milford. Maybe it’s his charm? Or maybe it’s his determination to help her business however he can. Either way, she’s distracted every time he’s around. With her new tattoo studio set to open in her hometown of Inglewild, she doesn’t have time for frivolous flirtations. In an effort to get Charlie out of her system, Nova offers a proposition: one night, no strings. They’ll kick their uncomfortable attraction to the curb and return to their respective responsibilities. But their night together scatters their expectations. And with Charlie in town as the temporary head of Lovelight Farms, Nova can’t avoid him. 

Thank you so much @netgalley, @authorbkborison, and @dreamscape_media for the ARC! B.K. Borison is the Queen of adorable small town romances full of heart and chemistry, and this book was no different! Charlie and Nova were wonderful characters, the definition of black cat and golden retriever. They had amazing banter and the tension between them was delicious. I loved the small town vibe of the story and really got a kick out of all of the other characters’ meddling in Charlie and Nova’s relationship. There was a good mixture of hilarious moments with more serious ones, and all of the characters seemed very real and relatable. And loved how Charley and nova were able to help each other fulfill their dreams and not be afraid of going for what they wanted. The audio performance of this was great, and I loved the dual narrators. Business Casual is available now!

Business Casual is the final installment of the Lovelight Farns series. Nova Porter, a tattoo artist, is unexpectedly attracted to Charlie Milford, a business-minded investment banker. They agree to a one-night stand to get over their chemistry, but it only brings them closer, with Charlie determined to prove he's worth her time.

I really loved Lovelight Farms and Mixed Signals, but I wasn’t a fan of In the Weeds so I wasn’t sure how I would feel about Business Casual. Overall, I was disappointed. While I love Charlie and Nova as individuals, I didn’t see the chemistry between them. I wish there had been more focus on how they became friends and how they developed their relationship. Most of the book is all smut, which I wasn’t expecting, and it didn’t seem to move their relationship forward. I found myself more interested in the subplots and enjoyed reading about the side characters more. Overall, I liked the series, even though the final book wasn’t my favorite.

(4.25 rounded down to a 4)

Business Casual by B.K. Borison is a small-town contemporary rom-com and the final book in the Lovelight series.

Nova is about to open a tattoo parlor in her hometown of Inglewild, but she can't get Charlie, a buttoned-up investment banker from NYC, out of her head. To try to get him out of her system, she proposes one night with no strings attached.

The audiobook is narrated by Pippa Jayne and Benjamin D. Walker. I like that Jayne narrated for all of the FMCs in this series, but they swapped up the narrators for the MMCs. All of them knocked these out of the park.

I'm so glad that Charlie got his own book! In the other books, he was coded as a party boy, but I always could tell he had layers. I really felt Seen in Charlie, because his ADHD presents in similar ways to mine, and we also both have similar coping mechanisms. Also the author called him a "chaotic himbo" and that is just a perfect description. Please let us protect this golden retriever hero.

This is definitely the most steamy out of the entire series. I think that Mixed Signals is still my favorite, but this one is likely right behind.

I know this is the final Lovelight book in the series, but can we pretty please with a cherry on top have an Inglewild series? Because I need to see what happens with Vanessa, and I'd really love to have at least a novella for Dane.

I think I would read this series forever, I just love the cast of characters.

I was fortunate enough to get an audiobook copy of this installment from dreamscape media and Netgalley and I raced to listen to the latest tale of Inglewild. The narration was great, with dual point of view and two different narrators for each of the main characters, which I always appreciate.

The youngest of the Porter crew, Nova, is drawn to perceived playboy Charlie, deciding their attraction is too big to not act upon their desires. A planned one night stand has the readers knowing there will be more to this relationship, but as always with the Lovelight series, half the fun is just getting to play along for the ride.

This one upped the spice factor to a higher degree than I remember in the others, so be ready for some heat!. As always the cast of characters in the town added so much to the story, making it feel very much like a Gilmore Girls town setting. The phone tree happening in the background made me chuckle and this book overall has me hoping for another installment. So much fun!

I loved listening to Business Casual. It was swoony, romantic, and emotional. It’s definitely my new favorite in the Lovelight series.

Charlie & Nova have been flirty friends for a while. After a few drinks, Nova decides to proposition Charlie at a wedding. Charlie is completely blown away and caught off guard because he never thought Nova saw him in that way.

These two seemingly opposite souls complemented each other so well. I loved that the book focused on the romance, but allowed each character to have a storyline about their personal growth as well. Nova is starting her career and opening her tattoo shop. Charlie loved visiting their small town, but felt his life and career were in New York. He needed to decide what was most important in his life and where he really wanted to live it.

I really love the author's writing style and how she uses descriptive language. I’ve enjoyed the series so much. I think it translates to audio really well because I was able to so clearly picture the story, which isn’t always easy for me.

The audio was told in dual narration. I really liked both narrators, but I especially loved Benjamin D. Walker’s portrayal of Charlie’s more emotional moments. His performance highlighted his character’s vulnerability really well.

I really enjoyed this series overall and I can’t wait to see what this author releases next.
4.5/5

I think maybe there's something about the author's writing that I just don't connect with.

Everything is there. The small town, the community, the banter, the siblings. It really has the potential to be great, and I see why so many people love them. But it almost feels too perfect to me? Like it feels very polished and glossy and I think my brain catches itself on it. I just for the life of me cannot get into these stories or these characters.

It really just ends up being just okay. And that's fine. We aren't supposed to all love the same things.

The narration was also just okay. A little underwhelming.

this book was already a 5 star read for me but this audio and rereading it rellay manifested it for me.

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!!

"You dont have to be lonely anymore. Not when you've got me"

Oh Charlie 🥹 he was my fave character. He was so relatable with his ADHD & loneliness. He was also the sweetest

I absolutely adored him & Nova together. The hecticness of sneaking around in a small town, & the phone tree

The presentation at the end was one of my fave parts 🥺🥺🥺

Huge thanks to NetGalley & Dreamscape Media for an advanced copy!

3.5 Stars

Business Casual by B.K. Borison is a fun and steamy read about two opposites who can’t resist their chemistry. Nova Porter, a tattoo artist opening her new studio, isn’t looking for love but finds herself distracted by Charlie Milford, a buttoned-up investment banker. To get him out of her system, she proposes a one-night stand. But that night turns out to be so explosive that one time isn’t enough. And by explosive I mean, sizzling hot.

Nova and Charlie seem like an unlikely pair, but their dynamic is adorable. They balance each other perfectly, with Nova’s free spirit and Charlie’s straight-laced charm. And did I mention the chemistry? Off the charts. Their secret sex-capades added humor and excitement to the story. So adorable too!

One of the best parts of the book is the strong sense of community. The support from Nova’s family, Charlie himself and the townspeople (the community chat!) is heartwarming and endearing.

While it might not be a standout in terms of memorable books, Business Casual by B.K. Borison is a fast, entertaining, and steamy read that will leave you smiling.

This book is the perfect 4th installment of the Lovelight Farms series. From book 1-4, every character is lovable, intentional, believable, and so fabulously unique. The quirks of each main character, the depth of their internal dialog through successes and struggles, and the uniqueness of each personality are all written in such a perfect way.

I loved Nova and Charlie -- where one is tough, the other is soft. Where one is learning, the other is patient. Where one is passion, the other is the fan encouraging on the fire. The balance between the two is well done, and I particularly appreciated seeing the two support each other as they each went through physical or mental struggles through out the book. It felt equal, like a true partnership. And that, in my opinion, is the best foundation for a lasting relationship.

B.K Borison has done it again (no surprise)!

I listened to the audiobook edition of this book and highly recommend it for audiobook loyalists and dabblers.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶/5

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Business Casual by B.K. Borison
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I’m so sad to say goodbye to Inglewild and all the characters that I’ve come to love, but this was the perfect ending to the series. If you’re looking for black cat x golden retriever energy, this book has it in spades. Charlie is a buttoned up business man who loved spreadsheets, has ADHD, is the sweetest brother, and feels like he can only ever be the fun-loving, boisterous good-time guy. He so badly wants to be loved and accepted and doesn’t think that anyone ever will. He has my whole heart. Nova is a snarky tattoo shop owner who is a little mean and standoffish, but is secretly soft and romantic and is terrified of not living up to people’s expectations. I adored them and their story. I was lucky enough to receive an ALC of the audiobook from Dreamscape Media, and it was fantastic! The dual narration was amazing, and the voice actor and actress matched Charlie and Nova perfectly. Please go read this series right now!!
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My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️
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Read if you like:
▫️small town
▫️opposites attract
▫️friends to lovers
▫️reverse grumpy x sunshine
▫️“one night stand” never doing this again
▫️he falls first and harder
▫️dual POV
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Thank you to Berkley, Dreamscape Media, NetGalley, and B.K. Borison for the ARC. I received an advanced copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was such a perfect end to one of my favorite series!
I’m so sad to leave Lovelight Farms, but I can’t wait to see what B.K. Borison has in store for us next year with First-Time Caller 😍

📖 Business Casual
📝 B.K. Borison
🗓️ 07/16/2024
💜 contemporary romance
🎧 audiobook (alc)
🎙️ Pippa Jayne & Benjamin D. Walker
📚 book 4 • Lovelight series

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💭 overall thoughts:
GAHH this was so sweet, I loved it!
Love how it started just dropping us right into Luka & Stella’s wedding 🥹

While this possibly could be read as a standalone, I don’t recommend it. It’s FAR BETTER if you already know & love the previous couples! We do get to see quite a bit of them, along with Charlie & Nova falling in love 💕

I always love a “just once to get it out of our systems” - we all know that’s the biggest lie MCs tell themselves 😅

We’d gotten little hints of Charlie in previous books, and I loved diving deeper into his story, and getting to know him so much better. The way Nova SAW him, and he SAW her - simply beautiful.

🎧 audiobook thoughts:
I enjoyed the male narrator, the female narrator wasn’t for me.
Took me some time to adjust to their styles.

tropes + topics:
💛 friends with benefits to lovers
🐈‍⬛ black cat x golden retriever
🖤 tattoo artist fmc
🧠 ADHD rep
🤫 secret relationship
🙅🏻‍♀️ No 3rd act breakup
🫶🏼 found family
🌳 small town
💞 dual 1st person pov

Thank you to Dreamscape Media & NetGalley for an advanced audio copy. All opinions are my own.

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Business Casual was excellent. Nova and Charlie’s story was a perfect ending to our time in Inglewild. I loved them both as individual characters and they were so cute (and hot) as a couple. The ending of the book was so perfect for them and it worked great as a wrap up for the whole series as well. Absolutely would recommend to romance readers, especially small town romance fans!

The narrators were both great and I enjoyed the audiobook.

Rating: 3.75/5

- Small town
- Black cat x golden retriever
- Tattoo artist FMC
- "Business casual" fling
- He takes care of her
- No breakup
- Dual POV
- 🌶️🌶️.5/5

Premise: You treat your sister to a month-long Italy honeymoon, agree to run her small-town business while she's gone… and start a "casual" fling with the grumpy tattoo artist.

I was SO excited to be back in Inglewild at the beginning of this audiobook. Hearing all the familiar places and people made my heart happy. But about 40% into the book, I have to admit that I got bored, which literally breaks my heart 💔.

I think it was a combination of a few things, but predominantly the lack of plot and the relationship dynamic. I'm not a one-night stand/casual/FWB girlie, and this book did lean into the "dancing around our feelings" aspect that I'm just not a fan of.

But what I did like was the character depth. Nora struggled with perfectionism, and Charlie struggled to figure out where he fit and not give in to his people-pleasing tendencies. He was the quintessential soft B.K. MC and his love language would be spreadsheets if that were a thing.

Their relationship also perfectly balanced spice and banter with vulnerable moments. Ultimately, I think I had too high expectations because I adore this series, and this book didn't give me the same warm, fuzzy feeling as its predecessors. But the beginning and end definitely saved the book for me. It was just the middle where I lost interest.

If you read other reviews, though, it seems I'm in the minority. I'm still excited to see what the author has in store next.

Thank you to Dreamscape Media for the early audio copy.

4.5 Stars
Nova Porter and Charlie Milford don’t have time for a relationship, but a one-night stand with someone you’ve been flirting with for months isn’t something either can resist! However, Nova doesn’t realize Charlie is staying for the month to help farm-sit while Stella and Luca are on their honeymoon. It’s impossible to restrict their attraction to one-night only.

I adored both Charlie and Nova! He was sweet, silly, and so caring! Nova was also caring, striving to get her business off the ground, not only for herself, but to prove to Beckett (her older brother) his sacrifices weren’t in vain. I loved their flirty banter, texts and sexy encounters!

Business Casual was like a Hallmark Movie with spice! Lots of well-done spice! So thankful there was no third act breakup!

B.K. Borison’s writing is beautiful, vividly bringing every gorgeous detail to life: the setting of Idlewild and Lovelight Farms, trees, flowers, the bakeshop; I wanted to visit and soak up all the beauty! It sounds so picturesque!

I alternately listened to and read an e-copy of Business Casual and recommend either version. Pippa Jayne has a lush, dreamy voice, and Benjamin D. Walker's voice brought out Charlie's personality perfectly. I enjoyed how they alternately performed the back-and-forth text messages, too!

Thank you to Dreamscape Media for this gifted copy of Business Casual!

One last trip to Inglewild. One last trip to Lovelight Farms. First time in a long time I teared up at the end of a book.

Charlie is the perfect sunshine, golden retriever boy, who just wants to be loved, and accepted by everyone he meets. Nova is your favorite grumpy girl, who also just wants to be loved. They’re a match made in heaven, but they just don’t know it. So why not be friends with benefits.

This book was SPICY. Way more spicy than I was expecting. I loved these characters but damn, they couldn’t keep their hands off each other. I loved how every character from previous Lovelight books were intertwined to this story in the most perfect way.

The narriators of this book did a great job bringing this story to life—they were able to get a lot of the sarcasm and humor done well. I wouldn’t say they are my favorite narrators, but they did a great job.

BK always does a wonderful job, and I’m sad this series is over. It was a wonderful ending