Pushing his luck. This book was really a skim of the surface book. It never really drew me into the plot. The female character was too pompous and the billionaire man too weak. Even though the author went with a non traditional ending. I really never cared

Pushing his Luck is actually book four in this Billionaire Romance Series by Kira Archer. I felt like you could read this book having not read the others, I didn't, but there were some places where I was kind of confused. Like it's not described that well how Izzy and Chris know each other. I think it must be more in the other books. It's not a deal-breaker, but I did find myself scratching my head a couple times while I read this.

This book is a short romance, and the heat level I would say is in the medium-zone. There are some sexy times, but I felt like they were relatively tame. The Chemistry between Chris and Charley was great in this one, and I did really like the romance stuff in this one.

The plot about Charley starting her own company though, that seemed to fall a little flat. I thought there was going to be more to it, and then she ends up just doing something else. I almost thought that she was going to start playing in a band again, and I was really disappointed that that never happened. I think there was a lot to Charley and this book that could have been fleshed out a little more.

I did find the book a fun read, but it just felt like something was lacking when I finished reading it. I'm not sure what though. I did really like that they are a couple not interested in marriage or kids! YAY! I love to see couples like that, because not everyone is interested in that.

This was such a cute, fun opposites attract read!

Let go from her job, Charley is trying to start her own assessment company. When her new client, the one who could really get her name out there, ends up being the same man who tried to steal her milk, she’s got concerns. He’s a complete adrenaline junkie, lives an outrageous life and she’s extremely attracted to him. But when her best friend finagles them into going on a trip together, she’s wondering who the risk taker is now?

’He was nothing but the shiny object that would derail her from her plans. The bell to her bird. The squirrel to her dog. Her kryptonite.’

Despite being careful about everything in her life, Charley always ends up in one botched up situation or another. She’s adorkable, accident prone, and too cute for words. I enjoyed watching her try to avoid her attraction to Chris, knowing it was a losing battle.

’He was like a great big ball of golden sunshine that warmed and cheered everyone around him, no matter what their intentions. The man was contagious.’

Chris lives for the adrenaline high, living life on the edge. I loved that he challenged Charley and drew her out of her protective shell.

'The woman had uptight down to a science. And he knew just how to make her unravel.’

From the very beginning they had a spark that grew into intense heat. Their reasons for ignoring the chemistry between themselves believable.

This couple were so much fun together. The banter is sharp and quick, cute and engaging. There were some hilarious moments as Charley got herself, and him by association, into various situations. I was a bit disappointed that this character trait tended to die down as the story progressed. However, it was enough to enjoy the thought that the risk assessor was more at risk than the one being assessed.

This is a story that will immediately pull you in due to the meet cute and then the continued cute which eventually moves into emotional involvement between the hero and heroine. The conflict was a bit under thought but didn’t take long to resolve. The angst level is definitely low and the heat, once they gave in, was pretty steamy. Mostly, this is just a great feel good story with wonderful characters that make you smile.

3.5 stars - This is a very decent, though run of the mill contemporary romance. He’s a billionaire, adrenaline junkie CEO and she’s a, I have backup plans for my backup plans actuary. They both have their reasons. In the end, she learns to live a little and he, to slow down a bit. I enjoyed it!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is book 4 in the series and have not read any of them before. At times I was a little lost with the characters connection to this story. I don't think it stands alone, it seems more like an ongoing story with each book having a different couple.

This is Charley and Chris' story. Charley has been hired by Chris company to access his risk for insurance and he is a globetrotting, playboyish type who loves taking risks like skydiving. The two meet and its adorable and I had hopes this story would be great based on the cute meet.However we then meet all his friends and I started to get lost. Then we meet his ex, Cass and things get even weirder. They all go on the trip together starting off where Cass is opening a mini hotel. (I have no idea what a mini hotel is)

I was so lost and I hated that it brings his ex who he is on good terms with on the trip. I also am not a fan of books that take the major characters on a trip. I had a different idea on what the book would be about and I felt that it was very differnt than I was looking for.

That said the author can write. The friends seemed more interesting to me than the two main characters. I just didn't like the plot of this story.

3.5☆
Cute

What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Dual POVs
Part of a series: Winning the Billionaire
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue

I look forward to reading the other books in this series.

You have to love a story when it starts with an argument over a carton of chocolate milk! Charley is thrown way out of her comfort zone when she has to do a risk analysis for Chris's company for insurance. The more time they spend together, feelings come into play. He is a risk taker where Charley is cautious because of an accident she was in. Will these two take a risk on love? I loved how the characters are presented in this story the charm and relationship between the characters sets the tone. The details given to the characters and setting is vivid that gives the reader the feeling that they are right there with the characters as the story unfolds. I voluntarily agreed to receive an ARC of this book for an honest review.

Chris is not a shameful man when it comes to his body parts, “good.” He stood up, putting her eye level with his soaking wet boxer briefs that did absolutely nothing to hide anything...." I liked this book, I liked Chris.

Pushing His Luck (Winning The Billionaire) is a light & fun romance. Risk-adverse heroine and thrill seeking hero have a meet cute and then realize that they have to conduct business together. Charlie must do a risk assessment on Chris so he can obtain insurance and stay on his Board of Directors. When they are tricked into spending time with each other they realize that opposites just may attract but Charlie has a job she must complete...can she do her job honestly and be with Chris?
This was a quick and easy read. I enjoyed watching Charlie get pushed out of her comfort zone and I liked how Chris accepted her as she was. I’m not a huge fan of the billionaire trope but it didn’t bother me in this book. I felt like Chris wasn’t a typical “suit & tie boardroom” type of guy and I liked that he seemed more like a regular guy who happened to have some business success. The plot was interesting and fast paced enough that I was kept intrigued the entire time. Also, this book also doesn’t have a typical HEA but I found it to be a really nice change from the usual romance book endings. It was a nice surprise because HEA has different meaning to everyone.
Also, I work in insurance so I was like “yes, a book involving my 9 to 5 job”. I was so excited about that. 😂😂 I was given an ARC from #netgalley by Entangled Publishing in exchange for my honest opinion.

I received an advanced reader's copy of Pushing His Luck by Kira Archer from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I had read another book by Kira Archer previously and enjoyed it so I did have high hopes for Pushing His Luck and, happily, was not disappointed!

Overall, I enjoyed this novel and I found it to be well written. The primary characters' romantic start was both meet-cute and immediately showcased their chemistry, then Pushing His Luck just got warmer from there. I enjoyed the well-crafted characters, the witty banter, and the pacing of the novel. The plot moved along steadily and kept me engrossed from start to finish.

All in all, a fun read!

Pushing His Luck by Kira Archer a four-star read that will leave you craving. I did really enjoy this story, the only thing was that for the first half of the story I kept feeling like I was missing something, like this was part of a series and I hadn’t read the previous stories. But in the second half I did feel like I was getting somewhere and knew what was happening. The cute and funny story is great and so flirty and sweet, I will be sure to pick up more from the author as I did enjoy the writing. Chris and Charley have good chemistry and the travel is sublime.

This would be cute if you can get past all the improbabilities within the plot. Charley has a job as a risk assessor for insurance companies. It’s a perfect job for her because she avoids all risks ever since a car accident as a teenager. Chris is a billionaire who needs a positive recommendation to be insured. And to complete her assessment she agrees to travel with him to Costa Rica and Spain to judge the risks he takes since he’s the complete opposite of Charley and embraces all sorts of risks.

It’s not clear how he’s run his billionaire business so far without having insurance. That’s never addressed, but it seems a major plot hole. And it’s not clear how his business which seems to be renting out luxury vacation homes has done enough to make him a billionaire. I’m rather sick of this trend of authors just asserting that the hero is a billionaire just so they can say they’re writing a billionaire romance.

But if you can suspend disbelief, the dialogue and chemistry between the two main characters is enjoyable.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

Fun and entertaining read. The story of Chris and Charley. Their first meeting does not go well, but soon they are forced to spend more time together. They are opposites, but maybe that is a good thing for them both?
I thought it was odd that she seemed to know some of his best friends, and he was good friends with her cousin, yet they had never met before.

Looking forward to reading more from this author.

This book was laugh out loud hilarious from beginning to end. Accident prone Charley and businessman Chris become the perfect couple. They really balance each other out. The author did a great job making the plot move along without any slow areas to distract from the overall story. This was the first book by Kira Archer I have read, but I will be picking up more.

Pushing His Luck is a quick fun romance. Find out what happens when a risk assessor and a thrill junkie meet.

This is a fun and entertaining novel that hooked me from the first page. From the opening scene where Charley fought with Chris over the last container of chocolate milk, this book made me smile, laugh, and root for the characters.

I loved how cautious and careful Charley was and how that made her the polar opposite of daredevil Chris. When Charley has to do a risk analysis on Chris for insurance, they both get more then they bargained for.

If you enjoy flirty and fun romance, you will love this book. The author is on my must read authors' list, and, if you enjoy the genre, should probably be on your must read list as well. Her romances are thoroughly entertaining and witty and you'll be glad you one-clicked on this book.