Imagine a cute guy and a less than memorable one night stand. And then the next day it turns out you're going to work with him. How do you think it would go?

I enjoyed watching this scenario play out. It's a very sex-positive book. I would have liked a little more action in the plot. This is definitely an open door book.


Thanks to the publisher for a copy. All opinions are my own.

The premise of falling in love while ghostwriting was so much fun! I enjoyed the glimpse of the ghostwriting process, but really enjoyed the grumpy/ sunshineish trope. This was an enjoyable read, both the business and pleasure side of things

I loved this one! It provided a glimpse into cons, fan culture, and ghostwriting, with a lot of heart. I especially appreciated the representation of mental illness Soloman provided - we don't often get to see that in a romance novel!

I had high hopes for this one. I think I wanted something different than was given to me. Based on the description I expected more. It was fun, not memorable. I can see this being a favorite quick read for readers who read lots of cartoon cover romance and that’s not a bad thing. It just won’t earn a spot on my shelf by any means.

Few things are more gratifying than a witty romance, and Rachel Lynn Solomon is becoming one of my favorite authors for contemporaries that blend insightful humor with unstinting emotion. In BUSINESS OR PLEASURE (Berkley, 384 pp., paperback, $17), a ghostwriter gives her celebrity client sex lessons while they tour a series of fan conventions, and Solomon reaches a new gold standard for writing (deliberately) terrible sex at a relationship’s outset. It’s a grand contrast to the tender scene much later, where our leads are stranded in a motel with a single available bed and they have to sleep — actually sleep — together for the first time. This book is intimate and unflinching.

I loved this! BUSINESS OR PLEASURE was both steamy and heartfelt. The depiction of OCD in the hero was also super well done...I'll read anything Rachel Lynn Solomon writes!

This is such a fun read! A ghostwriter has an unfulfilling one night stand and is shocked to find that he’s her next ghostwriting client. They make a deal that she’ll help him in the bedroom when they’re not working on the book.

Of course, it’s hard to stay business like when you’re having steamy sex! I recommend this book, 4 stars.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed as in this review are completely my own.

Rachel Lynn Solomon gets better with every book, and if you like celebrity romance, this is a perfect bookish take on that. I had a lot of fun reading this one, and appreciated the representation of mental health and the way the characters' Jewish faith is an integrated part of the story. The open door steam is a main part of the story, so readers who prefer closed door romance may want to look elsewhere.

I wasn't sure if I'd like a book where the man wasn't immediately good in bed, not going to lie. Most romances are written in a way so that the partner is always able to cater to what the other needs. And reading a cringy sex scene between the two at the beginning of the book had me worried.

But Rachel Lynn Solomon wrote a truly vulnerable book here and I think she's changed my mind about this. I loved the honestly and vulnerability so much because it was so realistic!

A very sweet and spicy romance about the star of a Buffy like show and the woman ghostwriting his memoir and showing him the ropes in bed…

Thank you, Netgalley, Berkley, and the author for the gifted e-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

Read this book if you like: One night stand, hilarious reads, forced proximity, sex lessons, neurodivergent representation, steamy

This is such a cute, funny, emotional, sex positive read. I love how awkward the first scene was. The sex lesson trope is very interesting to me. I highly recommend it!

Rachel Lynn Solomon remains an auto-buy author for me! This is her spiciest book yet and has such a tender romance.

The set up and pacing are so different from most romance novels, and it gave the story a refreshing take.

Come for the fandoms, Hollywood insights and finding career passion!

Chandler Cohen has accepted her fate as a ghostwriter--no one will ever know it was her who wrote the words they're reading. But when the "author" of the book she wrote doesn't even recognize her at a book signing, Chandler realizes she's hit rock bottom, leading her to the bar, where she flirts with a charming, handsome, seemingly perfect man. Until they have sex and he's absolutely awful in bed. Deciding to ghost and forget the man, Chandler leaves without a note, going back to her apartment to prepare for an interview with a C-list actor and his agent who wish for her to ghostwrite his memoir. But of course, when Chandler shows up to the lunch, who is waiting for her but Finn, a former teenage-heartthrob actor from a once famous werewolf show AND the man of her awful sex dreams. Despite being the ultimate awkward situation, Finn is determined for Chandler to write his memoir, and invites her to join him on his fan convention circuit over the next couple months, observing him and working together to write his memoir before the highly-anticipated reunion between Finn and his former co-stars. Against her best judgment, Chandler agrees, and the awkwardness begins, a situation made worse when she discovers that Finn not only has no idea how bad he is in bed, but that he had an amazing night with her.

That's when Finn and Chandler strike a deal: while not working on the book, Chandler will teach Finn the art of sex, specifically how to properly pleasure a woman in bed. And as the weeks progress, so does Finn. Now, not only is Chandler pseudo-boss becoming a sex god in bed, but she's also forming a friendship with the man, which of course leads to its own complications. At the end of the day, Chandler and Finn must decide what's more important: business or pleasure (or both?).

I have generally loved every book Rachel Lynn Solomon writes, but this one fell a little short for me. I didn't connect with Chandler or Finn as main characters or narrators, and I found their situation unappealing. While I don't judge or find fault with their partnership in general, I was overwhelmed as a reader by the graphic details of the sex lessons, and then underwhelmed by the personal friendship and connection Chandler and Finn shared outside of the bedroom. All in all, I think this book just proved to me that I'm more serious than casual, and was therefore unable to relate to the narrators or plot. Still a great steamy romcom though, and I will always continue to read everything RLS writes.

I ended up liking this one better than I anticipated. The relationship between Chandler and Finn felt so real. I liked the awkwardness and the banter was on point. They really communicated well and it was nice to see a man comfortable sharing his inaptness with women. The couple is fun together, but I would've liked to see more of an emotional connection. The ending was satisfying and made me excited to read more from the author.

One thing about me? I'll eat up a Rachel Lynn Solomon book easy peasy.

Rachel was a random buy one day and I've never been disappointed since I picked up that first book and this was no exception. This wasn't my absolute favourite of hers, I'll be honest, but I still found it enjoyable to read. I think Chandler just bugged me a few times that knocked it down a peg or two but nothing to make me feel like I wasn't going to enjoy this by the end.

Rachel always writes a book that feels heartwarming and fun while weaving in important topics throughout her stories and I always appreciate what she does. Overall, another good read from her and I'm excited for the next one!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon.

Thank you so much to @rlynn_solomon @berkleyromance @berittalksbooks and @netgalley for my gifted digital copy! The following thoughts are my own, and I willingly read and reviewed this book 🥰

🧦🧦🧦🧦.5️⃣ (4.5)

This was such a fun read! I dove into it after reading @katieneedsabiggerbookshelf ‘s raving endorsement, and let me tell you, when Chapter 3 had me cackling at 11:30 at night, I knew I was more than hooked!

I loved the unique premise of this one. I’ve never ghostwritten before, but the idea of being the writer behind someone else’s story has always intrigued me. I liked learning more about that process, and now I’m curious if @rlynn_solomon has been a ghostwriter before?!? I also loved that she delved into the complicated feelings that could surround being a ghostwriter, including questioning your own identity and worth. The emotional growth and connections in this novel, coupled with Rachel’s trademark banter and humor, made this a really enjoyable romcom with depth and incredible mental health and sex-positive representation. Bonus: I loved Chandler and Noemie’s relationship and the #lgbtq rep too!

So why didn’t this get a full 5 stars? For me, it had to do with pacing and chemistry. At times, this story felt a tad too long and drawn out. And while I adored the emotional connection Chandler had with the MMC, I didn’t always feel the physical chemistry as much as I have in some of Rachel’s other books ❤️

Overall, this was a joy to read and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Rachel is one of my auto-read authors, and this book is no exception!

Business Or Pleasure hits shelves July 4, so definitely give it a pre-order! Can’t wait to participate in this buddy read, facilitated by @berittalksbooks , as well!

I read Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon last year and really enjoyed it, so I was excited to check out Business or Pleasure. It went above and beyond my expectations!

I just loved everything about this novel and the chemistry between Chandler and Finn was beyond sizzling. In fact, the late Sue Margolis (Apocalipstick, Spin Cycle, Breakfast at Stephanies, etc.) would be kvelling over Rachel's skill with steamy scenes. They were on par with Sue's earlier novels, perhaps even sexier! Having said that, do NOT read this book in public...

I also liked the geek culture humor and the Jewish aspects a lot. The bits of material between chapters, such as scripts, articles, etc. were a lot of fun to read. The show Finn was on made me think of another paranormal show I've been obsessed with over the past couple of years.

Definitely add this to your TBR, especially if you need some heat this winter. It is perfect for fans of Sariah Wilson, especially for the geek humor. Now I need to go and read the novels by Rachel that I've missed, including the YA ones.

Movie casting suggestions:
Chandler: Rachel Keller
Finn: Jonathan Keltz
Noemie: Madeline Weinstein

The internet told me this book was spicy, and while there were a lot of sex scenes, I didn't find an incompetent man especially sexy. Disappointing

I did not enjoy Solomon’s last book so this was a breath of fresh air. It was everything I missed in her writing and more.