"Terms and Conditions" was a funny, sweet, and deliciously steamy workplace romance featuring endearing, relatable characters and an engaging, emotional plot. Declan Kane needs to get married in order to claim his inheritance from his grandfather, and after chasing away the only woman willing to accept his terms for a marriage of convenience, his assistant, Iris, offers to marry him herself. She's worked for Declan for three years and considers him a friend despite his sometimes prickly personality, but more importantly, she doesn't think he'll be able to achieve his dream of becoming CEO of his family's media and entertainment empire without her. They sign a contract outlining the rules and expectations for their temporary marriage, but pretending to be in love for the public awakens feelings that neither of them know how to handle.
I really enjoyed the witty banter between Iris and Declan, as well as their fiery chemistry. Grumpy Declan was used to getting his way in most things, and he also had an unfortunate habit of lashing out when he was hurt or angry that made me want to yell at him more than once. However, he also had a hidden sweet side that became more apparent as the story progressed, especially when it came to Iris. I loved that she pushed back and didn't always let Declan get his way, as well as her determination to prove herself to everyone. She never gave up, no matter what challenge she faced.
Overall, I adored "Terms and Conditions" and highly recommend it for all
contemporary romance fans. I look forward to the next book in the series, which will feature Declan's brother Cal.
*Review copy provided by the author via Valentine PR. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "Terms and Conditions"
Declan
I'm destined to become the next CEO of my family's media empire.
The only problem? My grandfather's inheritance clause.
Fulfilling his dying wish of getting married and having an heir seemed impossible until my assistant volunteers for the job.
Our marriage was supposed to be the perfect solution to my biggest problem.
But the more we act in love for the public, the more unsure I feel about our contract.
Caring about Iris was never part of the deal.
Especially not when breaking her heart is inevitable.
Iris
My plan to marry Declan was simple in theory.
Move in together. Throw a wedding. Have a baby.
We set rules to prevent any kind of issues.
Ones that were never meant to be broken, no matter how much Declan tempts me.
But what happens when our fake relationship bleeds into our real one?
Falling in love was never an option.
At least not for me.
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