Hotshot attorney Drew Harrington brings in more business than anyone else in his elite Manhattan law firm, so when one of the named partners announces his retirement, Drew is certain that he'll be the one selected to replace him. His friend and mentor, Marty, isn't so sure, however; Drew's cocky attitude has alienated some of their colleagues and may prevent them from voting for him. If Drew doesn't find a way to win them over, he could lose the promotion to his less qualified but more personable rival, Patrick.
Drew's attitude is on full display the morning he meets British pastry chef Becky Fletcher at his favorite bagel truck. Becky recently relocated to New York for a fresh start, and while she and Drew don't exactly hit it off, they manage to work through their differences and even become friends of a sort. When he learns of her plan to explore the city's tourist attractions, he impulsively offers to join her. Spending time with Becky brings out Drew's softer side, and against his will, he finds himself falling for her. But he can't afford to lose focus on what matters to him the most: the promotion. Can he find a way to balance work and a relationship?
At first, I wasn't sure if I would like Drew because he came across as such an arrogant, entitled jerk. The author did a good job of showing that there was hope for him to change, however; he generally recognized when he was being a jerk and felt bad about it afterwards. As a result, while I didn't always like his actions, I did like Drew as a character. As for Becky, it was a bit tougher to get to know her because so much of the story was narrated from Drew's perspective. There were only four chapters from Becky's POV, and three of them took place in the past. I certainly empathized with everything she'd been through, and she seemed to come a long way over the course of the story, but I wish we'd gotten more of her POV in the present to really understand and appreciate that journey.
Becky's past was quite traumatic, and the content of her chapters could be upsetting for some readers. I read an advance copy of the book and did not see any included content warnings, though they may have been added in the published version. Also, both Drew and Becky made comments that came across as fat phobia/food shaming to me, which I didn't appreciate. It was overall a good story, however, and I enjoyed it.
I'd recommend "The Law of Attraction" for all contemporary romance fans (though it's a good idea to check the content warnings first) and look forward to the next book in the series.
*Review copy provided by the publisher via Rachel's Random Resources. All opinions expressed are my own.
CW: Domestic Abuse; Miscarriage
About "The Law of Attraction"
A Hotshot Manhattan Attorney.
Drew Harrington knows exactly who he is—a legal shark with a love ‘em and leave ‘em attitude that works just fine in his cutthroat world. He’s on the cusp of being named a partner in his firm, but only if he can prove to his colleagues that he has a more human side.
A Sweetheart of a British Patisserie Chef.
Becky Fletcher is running from her past, so the last thing she’s looking for is love. What she does want is a friendly face in a cold city. Her sunny outlook is perfect opposite to Drew’s hard exterior, but can she afford to let down her guard?
One fateful meeting at a bagel cart.
They sound like a match made in heaven—or is it a car crash?
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