I’m not usually a fan of one night to forever stories but the premise sounded interesting and this author is new to me so I decided to give it a try and I will say I was pleasantly surprised. I actually quite enjoyed the dynamic between the ice queen-ish Jillian and the much younger Kelly. It was a fun ride as they fell in love and while the story wasn’t necessarily groundbreaking, it was well done within its trope and I appreciated that Jillian wasn’t Kelly’s direct supervisor (which can sometimes feel a bit icky), and there was no third act breakup.

Overall a well done effort if you like one night to forever, offices romances, age gaps, or ice queens. Cassidy Crane is definitely an author I will read again.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher and all opinions are my own.

Writ of Love by Cassidy Crane is an enjoyable office romance featuring Kelly Lattimore, a recent Harvard Law grad, and Jillian Briggs, a successful 45-year-old attorney at the firm where Kelly starts her career. After a sizzling one-night stand, Kelly is shocked to learn that Jillian is her boss. The romance unfolds slowly, with strong chemistry between the two women, and Jillian’s tough exterior softening as their relationship develops.

While the age gap between them isn’t deeply explored, the story focuses on the internal and external obstacles they face as their connection grows. The steamy scenes are well integrated into the plot, helping to develop their characters and chemistry. Though some aspects, like Kelly’s backstory and the age difference, could have been explored further, the book remains an engaging and satisfying read.

Overall, Writ of Love is a delightful office romance with well-done character development and a slow-burn romance. I look forward to more from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Who doesn't love a steamy age gap workplace romance (Oh! The taboo of it all)

Kelly Lattimore aims to use her legal skills for good but finds herself in the demanding world of Big Law. After a surprising one-night stand with her new boss, Jillian Briggs, she’s determined to succeed and make her family proud.

Jillian, a beautiful and ambitious attorney, wants to avoid office romance, especially after her divorce. But when Kelly becomes her associate, their lives collide. Despite trying to keep things casual, their attraction grows stronger, making it harder to ignore their feelings.

Fun and a fast read, Writ of Love falls a little short in terms of bringing characters to life, but I found this quite enjoyable nonetheless.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Steamy age gap, workplace romance. Lawyers are stubborn but oh so hot!

I received an advance copy from Netgalley for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Kelly is one night away of starting her first real job at a major law firm. That must be the perfect night to finally explore her desires towards women, right? A one night stand would do it. After receiving a flirty message on a dating app, Kelly decides it’s now or never. The woman she meets at the bar is older, sexy as hell and very capable of ramping up Kelly’s desires. Too bad it was just one night. As Kelly walks into her brand new job, the one night rule might have to change, because her boss, at least for the next two weeks, is none other than the woman she spent a very pleasurable few hours with.

Jillian can’t believe her misfortune. With the ink still fresh on her divorce papers, she is confronted with the gorgeous woman she spent last night devouring in the sanctity of her bedroom. This cannot happen! Jillian has worked too hard the last twenty years to get to the top at the firm. Why does she have to be the one stuck with mentoring Kelly for two long weeks? And why, oh why, does this young woman have to be so beautiful and smart and kind and, don’t forget, sinfully sexy? Jillian feels her walls crumbling further every minute she spends with Kelly, until she can’t do anything else than dragging her back to bed. It has to be a secret though, no one at the office can find out…

Writ Of Love is full of steam. There is a bit of kinky BDSM play involved that makes the relationship between the main characters all the more interesting. The premise of the story is good, but for me, the characters felt a bit flat. I didn’t feel like I got to know them as well as I should have. There are glimpses into the women’s lives and pasts and while there are some painful memories for both, it all felt grabbed together and lacked intensity somehow.

I did like the way Jillian keeps fighting her attraction to Kelly until she just hasn’t got any willpower left. The moment she lets her desire for Kelly take over is a moment I was eagerly waiting for from the start. Where Kelly is very honest to herself about her growing feelings, Jillian sticks her head in the sand and continues to hide behind their physical relationship. I wanted to slap her with her own whip at one point to get her to acknowledge her love for Kelly. It was a relief when she finally did.

While this isn’t the intriguing story I was hoping for, the very spicy scenes almost make up for that. If that’s what you’re looking for, do give it a try!

Kelly Lattimore worked hard to become a lawyer, lots of late nights studying. Finally hired, she finds herself working in a big firm that picks the lawyer the company will hire by having them work with one of the lawyers in house.
Before she went for the final interview she spent the night with a beautiful stranger. Not something she usually does, but. Now she finds herself working with her one night stand. They didn’t even know each other's names. High powered lawyer Jillian Briggs was shocked when she saw who she had to work with and the first thing she let Kelly know was their night will never be repeated.
Like that was going to happen so, now when Jillian has a new case to work on she needs Kelly’s help. A good, simple romance that really works on a rainy day. Very enjoyable read.
ARC via NetGalley,/ Bold Stroke Books

A great enjoyable steamy office romance that you will devour in one sitting. The chemistry the main characters shines through.


Thank You NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for this ARC copy.

This was a very enjoyable read, which featured an office romance / one-night stand to a workplace to forever romance, and this is an age gap romance too. Kelly is a new associate at a law firm and Jillian works there as well. Kelly quickly became my favorite character, but Jillian grew on me as the story moved along, she was written as a more, ice queen character with softer moments thrown in. There's a bit of drama and angst, but nothing that bogged the story down. I would recommend this book to my friends and family, and I look forward to what's next from this author.

*Writ of Love* by Cassidy Crane is a compelling workplace romance that explores the tension between ambition, desire, and vulnerability. Kelly Lattimore, an idealistic lawyer trapped in the unforgiving world of corporate law, and Jillian Briggs, a seasoned attorney hardened by past heartache, are at the heart of this emotionally charged story. Crane’s depiction of their chemistry is electric from the outset, yet the complexities of their professional relationship add depth to the narrative, making their connection feel both risky and exhilarating.

The novel shines in its portrayal of two strong, ambitious women who must confront their own emotional walls while navigating the cutthroat legal world. Crane masterfully balances the heat of their romance with the more introspective moments, allowing readers to see both Kelly and Jillian as fully realized, multifaceted characters. Their attempts to keep things casual only deepen the emotional stakes, making their eventual reckoning with their feelings all the more satisfying.

*Writ of Love* offers a smart, passionate romance wrapped in the high-stakes world of Big Law, where love and ambition collide in unexpected ways. It’s a captivating read for anyone who enjoys stories about strong women navigating both their careers and their hearts.

Jillian, on the day of her divorce from her cheating wife, Tessa, has a one night stand thinking she will NEVER see the other woman again.

Next morning, her one night stand shows up at her law office as her new intern, Kelly.

Kelly had NO INTENTION of meeting the hot older woman again... worse, her being her boss is REALLY hot.

Kelly is deeply impressed by how good a lawyer Jillian is... now if they could work together without wanting to rip each other's clothes off. Plus, it's VERY mutual.

High spice, plus some BDSM so if that's not your thing, pass. Decent plot too.

3.5 stars out of 5

Kelly Lattimore dreams of using her legal skills to help those in need, but practicalities force her into the soul-crushing world of Big Law. Despite the shock of a one-night stand being her new boss, she’s determined to excel…and maybe even make her family proud of her for once.

As cutthroat as she is beautiful, the last thing high-powered attorney Jillian Briggs is looking for is an office romance. Still smarting from her divorce, she distracts herself with work and casual sex. She never planned to mix the two, but when Kelly turns out to be her new associate after their night of passion, Jillian’s carefully partitioned life is turned on its head. Try as they might, Kelly and Jillian can’t resist their attraction. They’re determined to keep their connection purely physical, but the more time they spend together, the harder it gets to ignore their hearts.

Hot lawyers in heels? Yes, please! Both the main characters are relatable and real, and I loved this! Fun story, low angst, wonderful characters, great spicy scenes. If you like sapphic lawyer romances, pick this up. You will love it!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital reader's copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review!

Writ of Love is a legal office romance. Kelly Lattimore is fresh out of Harvard Law and starting at a Boston Law Firm. The night before she starts her job she engages in a one night hookup with a person she meets online. The woman is celebrating her divorce being official. The evening is hot and sensual but there are no plans to see each other again. Kelly is shocked when the next day her hook up is introduced as Jillian Briggs, a partner in the law firm.

Kelly doesn’t actually supervise Jillian which takes away some of the power imbalance. Jillian is 45 which is a big age gap that really doesn’t get explored much. Jillian is also a workaholic, but she does make time for Kelly. I’ve read similar books and I like that them being together is not a fireable offense. I like seeing how Jillian softens over the course of the book. Kelly has an interesting backstory which could have led to some drama but instead settles for a safe connecting with a half sister plotline.

I was happy with the story as an office romance. And I did like the extra story from Jillian’s past. I was engaged in the plot and read the book quickly. There were some things I wish were explored a bit more but overall I enjoyed the book.

"Wait," she panted. "We can't do this."
Kelly stared up at her, her cheeks flushed and her lips pink and swollen. "Right," she said dazedly. "But what if we did anyway?"
^ all encompassing line that has stayed with me and will forever. WHAT. IF. WE. DID. ANYWAY.

I finished this book in under 2 days, it pulled me and kept me wanting to keep going! I will say it is short - about 150 pages and and while I finished it wishing I had 150 more pages, it was a very easy, quick and enjoyable read. I'm already thinking about when I'll be reading it again! If you're like me and you don't always love the "filler" content in books and just want to stick to the story, this is the one for you. You have side characters and side stories but they move quickly and are used perfectly to keep the story going.

Please note this is also a STEAMY book, if you like str*p-on scenes, a little dominating, etc you won't be disappointed. This book really has it all!

The anxiety characters felt, felt truly real and made sense to me while reading. The push and pull did too. I wish I had amazing words to share about this book because it deserves it. When I was reading it, I found myself finishing whatever I was doing do I could get back to it quicker. It's a fantastic story that I recommend to anyone!

Thank you so much to Cassidy Crane, Bold Stroke Books and NetGalley for this ARC.

The night before starting a new job at a big law firm, Kelly decides to hook up with a woman for a one-night stand. While the sex was mind blowing, she knows it was a one-time thing, until she's face-to-face with this woman, who's a partner at the firm and her supervisor for the first 2 weeks. Jillian is fresh out of a divorce from her former wife and is not about to get involved in another relationship. She cautions Kelly to act like their night together never happened, but soon the two are involved in what starts out as a friends with benefits situation.

This is a pretty standard age-gap, boss-employee set up, but what makes it interesting is Kelly's backstory having to do with her family. It's not a high angst plot and there are points when it's hard to like Jillian, but overall, it's a very solid and engaging romance with hot BDSM sex scenes that do not distract from the story.

I was provided an ARC by the publisher via NetGalley.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.


Jillian is just got off a fresh divorce and is looking for a one night stand to blow off her troubles. Kelly has recently just graduated law school she has a lot of debt she gets a job at a big law firm that help her have less debt. Kelly and Jillian meet on a dating app and hit off and have a wild night. They are both shock to fight out Jillian is her boss but as both tries to stay professional their feelings starts to deepen. This was age gap romance both were likable although Jillian did get on my nerves a little great chemistry.

Thank you to Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed my first read by Cassidy Crane. It was a quick and engaging story that balanced romance, angst, and steam quite well.

I’ll admit, at the beginning, I was a bit concerned because it felt very similar to Crossing the Line by J.J. Arias, which came out in 2022. There were enough unique elements to distinguish it, but the similarities were hard to ignore at first. However, as the story progressed, it truly found its own voice, and I appreciated how Kelly and Jillian evolved into well-rounded characters.

The steamy scenes were especially well done—if you enjoy a bit of dirty talk, you'll find a lot to like here.

The pacing did throw me off occasionally; time jumps of weeks would happen between paragraphs within the same chapter. It took some getting used to, but once I adjusted, it didn't detract from the overall experience.

I hope you are able to help her love who she loves without fear KICKING MY FEET! This book, WOW! I devoured this in one sitting. I loved it the first meeting the confidence Kelly showed. To the next morning, what a 2 weeks that becomes. The assumptions that Kelly's last name is the reason she is where she is comes back to bite Jillian, who learns more about Kelly and is told not to be so judgmental. Jillian is very sure of herself and her career and does not want to put that in jeopardy or hinder Kelly's future with rumours this leads to some troubles between the two but in the end Jillians heart outweighs her brain. Jillian without thinking too hard takes Kelly to her house on the lake they tell each other about the past and it is clear how important this trip is to the reader when Jillian speaks to her friend about Kelly even if Jillian herself isn't ready to see the signs in front of her eyes. The history between Jerome and Jillian and then the revelation MY HEART, this brought me to tears. What a wonderful book.

This book successfully combines elements of romance and professional dynamics, creating an engaging narrative. The initial one-night stand leading to an awkward work situation is a classic trope that often adds humor and tension, and it seems to be well-executed here.

Kelly's character as a dedicated lawyer with a strong moral compass provides a clear picture of her appeal, while Jillian's emotional complexity adds depth to the story. It's interesting to hear how Jillian's hot-and-cold behavior impacts your connection to her character and the overall relationship with Kelly.

The balance of tension, passion, and character growth is essential in a romance, and it’s great to see that the chemistry between the leads shines through. Despite some pacing and development issues, I recommend this story for readers who enjoy slow-burn romances with strong, career-driven characters is valuable. High Spice level, cold showers recommended.

Kelly and Jillian meet one night then find out they need to work together they try and keep it professional but doesnt work out.
Not a lot of depth to storyline but a pleasant enough read.
Thank you for advanced copy.

This book is listed as a romance, but I found it has an erotica theme. Right at the beginning of the book there is sex, sex, and sex. You could tell it had some connection to the initial story line. Readers will immediately sense that there is more to follow.

There wasn't much meat to this story. Basically, two women meet up for a one-night stand. The next day they learn they have to work together as partners and new associates at a law firm. So, the story is basically about how are they going to work together and still be able to carry on with their sexual relationship.

The two main characters were not well developed. Their work and personality traits were seen through the sex scenes and their interactions at work.

I rate this book only as 2.5 out of 5 stars. For someone who wants to read about lesbian sex and get turned on, this would be a great book. Personally, I prefer a creative story, with interesting characters and some sex,
preferably sex that isn't so explicit.

I received this ARC from Bold Strokes Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Writ of Love by Cassidy Crane offers a fun and engaging office romance centred around Kelly, a fresh-faced lawyer, and Jillian, her no-nonsense boss. The plot kicks off with a sizzling one-night stand that turns awkward when the characters realise they now work together. Kelly is a refreshing character, with her strong moral compass and dedication to her work. I enjoyed following her as she navigates both her career and her budding feelings for Jillian.

Jillian, on the other hand, brings a lot of emotional complexity to the table. Though she initially tries to keep things casual with Kelly, her growing soft spot for her is clear early on. Jillian’s strong exterior starts to crack as her feelings deepen, which adds a lovely emotional layer to the story. However, her constant hot-and-cold behavior can feel a bit jarring, and at times, her actions make it difficult to fully root for her relationship with Kelly.

Overall, the book is a delightful office romance with a good balance of tension, passion, and character growth. The chemistry between Kelly and Jillian is undeniable, and the obstacles they face, both internal and external, make for a satisfying plot. Despite a few hiccups in pacing and character development, Writ of Love is a great debut for those who enjoy slow-burn romances with strong, career-driven leads. I look forward to reading more from the author in future.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books for a copy of this novel. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.