Book Review- Strictly Business (The Switch, 1) by Ruth Cardello

     

General Fiction (Adult) | Romance  

Description

Lies and attraction abound when a savvy businessman posing as his twin and an oil baron’s niece battle over a family farm in this steamy romance from New York Times bestselling author Ruth Cardello.

I just found out I have an identical twin. Wasn’t looking for one. Would have preferred to not have one, but here we are. We have nothing in common. I was adopted by a successful businessman who raised me to see life as a game and gave me the skills to win it. Him? He is about to lose his family’s farm. You heard me—farm.

Lucky for him, I’m a firm believer that when it comes to family, no one goes to battle alone. I’m in. I’ve switched lives with him and will use every business trick I know to save his farm.

However, my initial plan did not take into account a drop-dead gorgeous oil rep or the secrets I uncover about my brother. And worst of all, I’m starting to like the farm and all its inhabitants. I can’t stop thinking about that oil rep. This will definitely take longer to resolve than anticipated.

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3.5 STARS

 I like this author and her work but I'm sorry to say this story just didn't pull me in as much as I would have liked.

 True both main characters were interesting people and their romance was dicey at first.  They had trust issues to work through.   And that cropped up several times after they thought things were settled.

I think all the science and food information although well written, just didn't interest me all that much.

But it did have it's moments especially with L.J., Ellie who was Crystal's best friend and co-worker.  There's more to that part of the story though and Ellie does bring some directness and humor to the story.    And that's just the human part of the story.  The needy animals that Scott has rescued and given a home are pretty unique all on their own.

There is a least one dangerous encounter before the story ends. Everything comes to a good end with a H.E.A. and an interesting future.  So, all in all it did have it's good moments.  Earning it 3.5 Stars on Amazon when I can leave a review.

 

 " I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book through Netgalley. And these are my honest opinions about it.”