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Review: Yours Blindly - The Office Heartthrobs #2

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A newer-to-me author this year has been Rose Fresquez, and I'm quickly discovering just how enjoyable her office books are—probably because I can relate to the workplace antics. Yours Blindly is the second book in the Office Heartthrobs series and released earlier this week.

I am grateful to the author for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Book Synopsis

He’s the bane of her existence. She’s the reason for his.

Most people at the office consider me a nice guy, friendly even—everyone, that is, except for the graphic designer. Lexi Sinclair branded me the enemy from the day I challenged her designs in a critical meeting. Despite her skill in crafting stunning visuals, I'm the gatekeeper of what ultimately makes it to our platforms. As the marketing director, I'm not just her boss by title; I define the strategy. Yet, she resists me at every opportunity, a challenge I'm tempted to sidestep—before she gets under my skin.

Fate, however, delights in complications. It starts with a blind date, and who else shows up but Lexi? As if that's not bad enough, she becomes my temporary neighbor in adjoining townhouses. I play my music loud, she craves silence—my uncontrolled Great Dane destroys her porch plants. And now our confrontations spill from the boardroom to our shared driveway, turning every encounter into a battleground.

Yet, beneath her frosty exterior lies something unexpectedly fragile, revealed as life throws its harsh realities and forces us to rely on each other. With every heated exchange, our reasons for rivalry blur, and I can't pinpoint when we shifted from foes to something resembling friends.

As our defenses crumble, sparks ignite and suddenly we breathe the same air. I realize then that she’s everything I didn’t know I needed, and my world can’t function without Lexi in it. I may never fully understand Lexi Sinclair, but perhaps that's not necessary. Maybe I’m meant to be hers, blindly.

Source: Amazon

Book Thoughts

It's obvious to everyone around Nico and Lexi that there are sparks between the two of them, which makes this an even more fun book to read when they start off as heated rivals. I love the workplace setting and how they're able to carry this dynamic into work and their personal lives. Throw in some matchmaking, meddling, and friends who can call them out on their behaviour, and this book is sheer humour from start to finish. Beyond the prickly exteriors of the characters, we get to look underneath and see wounded hearts that are waiting to be healed by God's redemptive love. Lexi comes across as fiercely guarded yet with a heart as grand as her ability to capture people on film. Nico is the perfect counterpart by exhibiting deep loyalty and servant-heartedness just when Lexi needs it most. Together, the characters provide just enough give-and-pull in their witty conversations to keep the momentum going.

I was curious as to how the author would address and resolve their reporting situation at work, and I'm grateful that she developed a creative solution that resulted in some funny work scenes. As some colleagues state in the book, it's quite entertaining just to see how Nico and Lexi bicker with each other while demonstrating that they truly care for each other underneath the teasing. As a result, it's easy to cheer for them as Nico and Lexi learn about forgiveness, acceptance, and unconditional love from God while volunteering for activities, stepping in for friends, and managing strained family relations. If you're looking for some off-the-charts chemistry between digital marketers, there is plenty of romance and revelation in Yours Blindly.

Book Summary

  • Format of book: 📱
  • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Recommendation: 👍

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