Hi, yes, I'm so upset it took me so long to finish this, but I'm also glad that I was able to listen to the audibook once I finally got around to picking it back up again. The story itself was great, but when I originally started this, I had a difficult time getting into it for whatever reason. I did not have that problem this time around. This was funny, steamy, and just such a fun read. I finished the audibook in a day...like today....like with very little breaks. This book was just more proof that enemies to lovers is superior. I also loved the cultural aspect of this plot and seeing an Afro-Latinx starring in a romance was AMAZING.

This review can also be found on my blog at https://bookswhitme.wordpress.com/2020/05/26/book-review-office-hours-by-katrina-jackson/

WHEW! That’s it. That’s the review. Everyone can log off now. Ok, ok, so that’s not the actual review, but it pretty much sums up exactly how I feel about this book. This was complete dynamite. I’ve been a Katrina Jackson fan for a few months now, but I think this book absolutely took the cake for me. Her books are always spicy and quick reads, but this book had a level of depth and seriousness that I was just not expecting, but absolutely loved.

So essentially, we meet Dr. Deja Evans who is currently on the tenure track at her university. She’s completely stressed and stretched thin when all she really wants is to be secure and then stretched over a bed with her crush Dr. Alejandro Mendoza. When she’s not working…well really in between working, she’s daydreaming about him from across the lecture hall during the Faculty Senate meetings. It’s obvious to everyone around her that she’s completely smitten with him and thankfully for her, the feeling is mutual. The two volunteer for a committee together and this collaboration leads them into Deja’s office where Alejandro gives her an orgasm to remember.

You would think that this would cause Deja to be over the moon, but all it does is ratchet up her anxiety levels to a 10. The truth is most careers, especially academia, are not kind to women of color, especially black women. So while this was a fun and much needed adventure, Deja is terrified of what a relationship and sex life will do to her life and her career. Will this negatively impact her bid for tenure? Will her colleagues look at her differently? Will Alejandro distract her because I mean who really has time for a relationship? She’s also scared that once Alejandro gets a real look at her, he’ll be completely terrified by what he sees.

We get this book from both Deja and Alejandro’s perspectives, which I love because it leaves no questions surrounding how these characters feel. We also get to see their take on different scenarios and obstacles that they face, which is important considering the topics that this book tackles. I also loved how this didn’t shy away from the messy side of academia that we (or at least I) rarely hear about. What we do know is that often times academia is full of old white men and Katrina calls attention to that with this book. Want to know how difficult it can be for a black woman to become a respected academic? Pay attention to Deja’s story.

Deja was a whole bundle of confusion and nerves, but I loved her all the same and just wanted to protect her. She was frustrating at times, but her fears and concerns were completely valid. She had amazing friends and I hope we get to see their stories soon as well. Alejandro was a big teddy bear who looked absolutely delicious in a suit and I just want to know what do I need to do to get one of him in my life. He’s completely lovable, but not perfect. Still, he’s willing to learn and do what it takes to get and stay in Deja’s life while letting her be the star of her own show.

The only things left to say about this book are 1) the sex scene’s were A++++++++++++ and 2) GO READ IT NOW!

I am shooketh. More to come.

This book touched me, heart and soul. Review to come

I really enjoyed the story and once I actually sat down and focused, I was sucked in. I had to be to finish over 300 pages in just a few hours. Learning about the Grisha was amazing and I think Genya was my favorite character despite everything. Once Alina stopped fighting against everything she was, I was more than happy to cheer her on. It’s amazing how she almost let her feelings for not one, but two men, strip her of her power and herself whether intentionally or unintentionally and for two separate reasons and moments too. She fought though and I have to imagine that anyone who crosses her, is going to be sorry. I will say that the story itself was more entrancing for me than most of the characters.

3.5. The characters were a little more annoying in this one for no reason, but the story is still intriguing. Definitely different from the show, which isn't a bad thing. I'll be continuing to see where this goes.

This was a solid three star read for me. Once I got into it, I couldn’t put it down ( I literally read 95% of it in one sitting). I didn’t ADORE it like I though, but it definitely kept me interested and I loved the concept and direction it started to go in. I will definitely be picking up the next book.

Amazing. Stupendous. Funny. Witty. Smart. Amazing. Wait I already said that. I loved everything about this book, which should be obvious from my highlights. Alexa Martin created an amazing story that kept me laughing and wanting more and I’ve already run out and gotten the follow up book because it was THAT DAMN GOOD.