Georgia Beers latest, Can’t Buy Me Love, is a well-crafted story with an engaging, fun narrative. This contemporary romance contains alluring leads that readers are sure to enjoy. However, while London and Kayla are solid, likable leading characters, it is Miranda Northbrooke, London’s boss, that really grabs one’s attention. Her “Miranda Priestly” overtones add rich, dynamic layers of complexity and tension. She jumps off the page every time she enters a scene, making the storytelling so much more engaging. She’s the perfect secondary character and I could not get enough of her!

Miranda is what I would call an ice queen with a soft center. The stark contrast between her cool exterior and her warm, vulnerable interior creates a compelling character dynamic. This duality makes her character more complex and interesting. Watching her gradually reveal her softer side to London provides not only a satisfying story arc but impactful storytelling as well. Those moments when Miranda’s true feelings break through her icy facade are potent and affecting for London; it all works to build a powerful and heartfelt connection with the reading audience.

As wonderful a character as Miranda is, she would not have much purpose without the leading ladies’ romance. Beers does a fine job scripting their journey to HEA, too. London and Kayla’s narrative offers a rich blend of themes, character dynamics and conflicts to captivate readers. By weaving together intriguing subplots, light-hearted humor and resonating emotional moments, Beers gives readers something to chew on. This is more than just a romance; it explores deeper issues: identity, trust, friendship and true connection. Ultimately, these characters’ journeys serve as a reminder that love, when rooted in honesty and understanding, can emerge even in the most complex of circumstances.

Final thoughts…

Friendships play vital role in this lovely narrative about falling in love while least expecting it. They not only provide a gateway for London and Kayla’s romance, but comic relief and introspection as well. Most importantly though, they help the storytelling truly resonate with readers. Through the significant and important friendships London and Kayla have in their lives, Beers shows the importance of true connection and how it can be a guiding light to true love. This well-crafted approach ensures that readers will not only be entertained but also inspired by the power of genuine, transformative love and connection, especially in a world that values distractions and showy facades. Ultimately, Can’t Buy Me Love underscores why Beers fans don’t hesitate to lay their money down for one of her novels.

Strengths…

Wonderful supporting characters
Intriguing subplots
Nice exploration of friendship
Engaging romance
Nice potential for sequel

Really good book the main characters were such fun to get to know. Can't Buy Me Love was a well-written contemporary romance with low angst,and drama which made everything run smoothly. But I have to admit that I lost a bit of interest in the middle of the book it got a bit boring, but still this was a really good book to read, and I would definitely recommend this book to my friends and family and if you're looking for a fun book to read.then you cargo wrong with this one. I will definitely be looking out for what's next from this author.

Another great romance from Georgia Beers. Somehow she manages to take the basic romance troupe and turn it into a special story. She has a gift for dialogue and her characters are always interesting and engaging.
Sitting down with a romance novel written by her is like reuniting with an old friend.

This was a decently cute sapphic romance with fun locations. It was a bit flat for me character and plot-wise, but it was a quick, pleasant enough read.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

I mean who doesn’t love a bodyguard. Clever that it wasn’t a predictable protectee/guard plot. There was a more interesting story than that, which developed very cleverly. I liked Miranda’s trajectory. Her character anchored the whole book. I also liked that Aria wasn’t written as a brat. Meaning the author didn’t dumb down anyone. The romance was well paced and sizzled in a couple of places. A good summer read given the tropical setting.

A model-turned-investigative-journalist finds herself on the fast track to loving someone she probably shouldn't. A fan of reality TV shows or no, you're bound to be enraptured by this book!

I'm a longtime fan of Georgia Beers and have read everything she's published. I'm finding lately that her books are either hit or miss for me - however, this one landed somewhere in the middle.

The premise of the book was promising and the characters were pretty well hashed out and believable. The characters of MIranda started as obnoxious and sleazy but is redeemed at the end. I especially liked the relationship she formed with Kayla's friend, which gave off Taylor Holland/Sarah Paulson vibes.

Overall I was underwhelmed by the book. Beers is at her best when she creates highly-charged emotional stories. This unfortunately missed that mark.

Tennyson Securities got the call when media star Aria Keller with a couple of her friends to vacation with her while visiting St. Kitts. The hotel they’d be staying in had good security but with the press always after her it was decided to hire Kayla Tennyson to keep her safe. This was a world where Kayla was used to being around seeing that most of her clients were famous for one reason or another. The closest Kayla came was when she dated one of her clients, Miranda Northbrooke. It didn’t end well.
London Granger found herself on St. Kitts, working on a story about what it would be like to live like the super rich. To get there she was traveling as a companion with Miranda Northbrooke (Kayla’s Ex.). She is having fun but she didn’t seem to have enough time to pursue the beautiful security guard. Said guard was just as interested in London.
Ms Beers can and routinely does write books that I and other fans eagerly wait for the publishers to put out there for many romance readers. Very, very enjoyable read.
ARC via NetGalley/Bold Stroke Books

Brooklyn is invited by a wealthy woman, Miranda, to accompany her on vacation and document her story. During the trip, Brooklyn encounters Kayla, a security guard for Aria. The narrative explores the mutual attraction between the women and their hesitation to act on their feelings. The book weaves together romantic tension and various dramatic elements. It comes recommended for fans of romance novels.

Nice simple romance. We get a glimpse into the resort living of people with lots of money but nothing more than what we expected. There is instant attractions, the usual misunderstanding and then the getting back together. Epilog is predictable.
I'm sure I will be in the minority but it seems the last few Beers novel's have been light weight compared to previous novels, for example: Too close to touch; 96 hours and Fresh Tracks. I miss that author.
I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Georgia Beers is one of my favorite authors and she did not disappoint with this beautiful well-crafted sapphic romance. Well done!! I recommend.

Thank you NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books.

Georgia Beers is one of my favorite authors. Her characters are always well developed and fun. The stories are believable

This was such a good sapphic romance, I read it in one sitting and enjoyed. I had a crush on Kayla and I loved the setting.

Georgia Beers is such a rock solid author. I've yet to read a story by her that doesn't elicit joyful little smiles and laughs. Her latest contemporary romance was a fun island jaunt that was light on angst and heavy on the romance. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Thank you to Bold Strokes Books, Inc. | BSB genre and NetGalley for providing an eARC for a honest review.

My first novel from this author and the writing was really good. I loved the fancy settings and the idea for the article gave the novel as good subplot.

So good!

London, a former model turned journalist, finds herself agreeing to accompany billionaire Miranda on a trip to St. Kitts to do a story on what it’s like to date someone like Miranda. While there she meets Kayla, who works in security protecting the stars. They strike up a connection, but neither of them know each other’s connection to Miranda, and along the way, things get complicated.

This was sooooo good! Everything about the story and the characters was exciting and I adored every minute. It had everything from the magical moments of instant attraction to the misunderstandings that cause all the drama that every great romance needs. I loved how the story also explored the points of view from both London’s and Kayla’s points of view, since they were both having very different experiences. Kayla was dedicated to her career and doing a good job, but when she let her hair down in her down time, she was chilled and just loving every moment of her life, which was quite different from London.

I got why London was a bit frustrated by her career so far, and I loved how strong willed she was, especially when she was explaining that she’d been a model and why she’d left the profession. She really wanted to make a difference in the world, and do important journalism, but what she was working on was also really exciting because when she really got to know Miranda, and her past with Kayla, and then Kayla’s side of things, she was definitely surprised by the assumptions she’d made, and I was too.

London and Kayla had one of those easy and dreamy connections. They just clicked and I loved them, knowing they really were meant to find one another. A great story, lots of humourous moments, some heartfelt ones, and lots of cute getting to know one another ones as well. I really, really enjoyed the story and will definitely be reading it again.

It was an okay read?
I love Georgia Beers' previous book and was looking forward to her new work. Can't Buy Me Love was a well-written contemporary romance with low angst. The two MCs are lovable, and everything runs smoothly. But I had to admit that I lost a bit of interest in the middle of the book. It was still lovely to read, and I'd recommend it if you're looking for a fun read.

Kudos for the beautiful cover that catches the eye. London Granger, a former model and now journalist for a magazine. She pitches an idea to her boss about dating a billionaire and he connects her with the magazine owner and owner of a media empire Miranda Northbrooke. I thought this was going to be a romance between the pair when Miranda invites London to St. Kitts as a companion. And a good part of the story is spent on them becoming friends. But the attraction and sparks are for another guest on St. Kitts, Kayla Tennyson. Kayla runs her own personal security firm and is on the island providing security for Aria, a rising actress who is on holiday.

The romance moves slowly. Kayla and London meet in a bar and visit over drinks. They manage a workout together. But both are essentially in paradise working. I enjoyed Kayla and London. Yes, I would have liked a bit more flirting or time together. But I did like how well developed they and the side characters were in this story. Miranda is carefully crafted and gets her own side romance. Aria could be the feature of another story if Beer’s wants to write a celebrity romance.

I am a fan of the author’s and am glad that this book is easy to recommend. Beer’s books are ones I often find myself reading again because of how easily they invite me. Her characters feel like friends and I enjoy my time spent with them.

I didn't quite get in to the first chapter. Beers does great banter but when it is at the start of the book, in an established friendship, I find it difficult to go with the flow, like joining two people you don't know at a party who are having a conversation already. However character was established and the book flew by after that. (Not that the first chapter was slow!)
Interestingly, there isn’t really a barrier at first. The synopsis tells us there is a bit of subterfuge or not quite truth told, and we know there is complexity with the ex, but 40% in that has not transferred to issues yet. Pacing isn’t an issue and the mains have just moved past being silently interested…..
Around the half way point, I’m a bit impatient for the plot point of one main discovering the other is on holiday with her ex, and the ramifications of the plot points round that. I wouldn’t go as far as to say pacing has has slipped, but it has definitely loosened a bit.
Well the author did what I asked, and did it really well. The amazing thing is I have vacillated between liking the ex, and not. The writer is deliberately doing this, but she is doing so, so effectively, I am helpless.
Well! I enjoyed this book, hence 4 star rating. I’m not usually a fan of peacock proposals but I like what the writer did here. One final thought, there were a few scenes where guys tried to hit on one main, or one main and her companion. Although this happens in other novels, it seemed odd in this one. I think probably because it was several different walk on characters. In other novels it tends to be one and done. This is a reality for women either on their own or at least without male company. There is an expectation the company of a male will be welcome. It’s not a big part of the book, but struck me. Rounded up from 3.9.

This was…a perfectly fine book. The setting of St. Kitts was a fun time. I liked Miranda’s character the best. I thought her character growth over the course of the novel was the most interesting part of the book. London and Kayla were perfectly fine, but felt a little bland. I prefer books with more main character development, and I felt like this just didn’t deliver on that.