Thank you Berkley for the free book! I feel like this may have been BK’s spiciest so far?? And I was so there for those parts. Otherwise I wasn’t all that interested in the concerns each character had with their careers, they both were so busy but magically got all their work done on top of seeing each other so it never felt like the stakes were all that high or the moral that they needed to learn about avoiding burnout and making time for love was all that dire or important. Also WAY too many descriptions of how hands or legs or breaths were shaking/shaky, desperately needed a new way to describe being nervous or overwhelmed. Searched my kindle and it was at least 8 times, one time in back to back chapters. But otherwise the spice is so worth it in this. And although I didn’t really like books 2 & 3 (and they were both low key problematic in their BIPOC rep) this had a really nice balance of wrapping up with the ensemble cast while still having a romance focused on the 2 main characters. I fear I will be chasing the high that was book 1 forever but I’m glad to have listened to other readers and decided to read this one. Overall a nice experience.

What a way to end this series. I found so much of myself in Nova and several other characters here in Inglewild. I'm going to thoroughly miss this series and this universe. Reread worthy for sure!

Lovelight Farms is a series that I have thoroughly enjoyed and Business Casual is no exception. This time, the story revolves around Charlie, the half-brother of Stella (from the first book), and Nova, the younger sister of Beckett (from the second b00k). I really enjoyed the banter and romance between the two. I love the Gilmore Girls vibe of the town and how the characters from the previous books are intertwined in the story. Although I'm sad that there won't be any more in this series, I can't wait to read more from B. K. Boris in the future!

Nova Porter is the youngest sibling of Beckett, whose story is told in book #2, In the Weeds. She is a talented tattoo artist and is opening her own business, but is worried that it's just not quite ready to show to her biggest supporter, Beckett. She's not looking for a relationship, but for some reason, she is attracted to buttoned up banker, Charlie Milford. He's also attracted to her, and flirts with her shamelessly. To get it out of their systems, she proposes one night together. (cue the open door romance). It turns out that Charlie is Stella's brother, one that she just recently discovered, and he has been spending time in Inglewood getting to know her. I really enjoyed both Nova and Charlie. They are both hurting in different ways and have pieces of themselves that need to heal. They are explosive together (I had to fast forward the audio a few times), but their time together is definitely not the casual one night stand. It was intriguing to see Nova try to keep it that one, and Charlie falling head over heels. This was a great end to the series, with all the characters from previous books coming together in this one. A 5 star read, but I knocked off a star because of the descriptive love scenes.

Business Casual by B.K. Borison is a sweet and slow-burn romance that’s full of heart and just the right amount of steam. Set in the same world as the Lovelight series, it follows two lovable leads navigating workplace tension, vulnerability, and the risks of falling for someone who feels off-limits.

Borison’s signature charm shines through in her cozy writing style and relatable characters. The banter feels natural, and the emotional growth in the story gives it more depth than just a typical office romance. If you like your love stories with a touch of awkwardness, plenty of warmth, and some truly tender moments, this one's worth picking up.

Perfect for fans of small-town charm and messy-but-endearing characters figuring it all out.

This is my favorite book from this series. Nova and Charlie are the best couple. Their fun loving energy and chemistry makes them easy to root for. I loved that it wasn’t a slow burn and they let their feelings be known fairly quickly. The spice was just right.

3.5 star rating!
Thank you for the ARC.
I didn't realize when I requested this that it was part of a series lol so I read them out of order. I liked this one a lot better than the first in the series. I enjoyed the FMC and the MMC a lot. MMC was very kind and caring to not only her but his sister and that was refreshing. But why was it so spicey?! I wasn't expecting that LOL!

this was packed perfectly with sexual tension, banter, vulnerability, emotions, and all things cozy. this series overall has done such an amazing job at capturing the small town feel while also making the couples romance very present and engaging, but this book takes the cake. it exceeded every expectation i had. The black cat X golden retriever vibe was absolutely immaculate!! also, i have to mention there’s NO THIRD ACT BREAK UP!!

BK writes the most comfiest warmest worlds. I want to find myself in a place that exists like the worlds she creates. Charlie’s story was probably my favorite of them all. It took me a minute to get to it because I did not want it to end. I want more from all the characters and updates and phone tree shenanigans. Will love this series forever.

4.75 stars
Ooh this one was my ABSOLUTE favorite of the series! Charlie and Nova were everything and more. I loved the golden retriever/black cat vibes they had going. And sweet Charlie, being the ultimate people pleaser and never wanting to impose. I loved seeing him gain confidence and the security in knowing that his family and friends loved him so much. And Nova, overcoming her worries about perfectionism and achieving her ultimate dreams. And her understanding and support for Charlie? I loved every second of this book!

Grumpy x sunshine, black cat x golden retriever - truly obsessed. This was like if a W network movie got spicy and sexually explicit (aka perfect). This is the perfect fall read and the love story is so sweet and honest and believable and PERFECT!!!

Ahh the perfect way to round this series out! It was so fun seeing all of my favorite characters back together again!

A fun read but ulitimately not very memorable. A good pick me up if you like small town romances though.

Oh how I love this series!

The Lovelight Series continues featuring the romance between Nora and Charlie. I listened to the audio format and really enjoyed the narration.

WHAT TO EXPECT
-grumpy x sunshine
-opposites attract
-friends to lovers

*many thanks to Dreamscape and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

B.K. Boris on does a fantastic job of making you want to crawl into her novels and live alongside her characters/be best friends with them. This fourth novel in the Lovelight series follows Nova (Beckett’s sister) as she works to open her own tattoo parlor in Inglewild and Charlie (Stella’s brother) as he works to find any reason to visit the small town, and the resident tattoo artist. Their one night stand leads to both of them wanting more than just a good time with each other as they learn how warming it can be to find love and support from allowing another person into your life. And I absolutely LOVE a grumpy-sunshine trope. I’m going to miss these characters and this town.

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happy pub day Business Casual and @authorbkborison!!

I had the absolute pleasure of receiving an arc of this beauty months ago and it’s been on my mind ever since. As you may be able to tell from the annotations, I felt Charlie and Nova’s story deeply. It was a beautiful tapestry of unraveling painful strings of their pasts to weave something wonderful together.

So so sad to be saying goodbye to this series and world but I know I’ll be back to visit!

🗓️ out today! are you excited to pick this one up?!

I really liked this book! The premise and all the events in the book are believable and compelling. Charlie's so cute that I want to hug him. He wants everyone around him to be happy, although my impression was that he sometimes used to forget his own happiness to somehow please others. Nova is too hard with herself. That said, I loved Charlie and Nova's unforced attraction. Yes, they're opposites, but their strong chemistry is what makes them a fantastic couple. This is my first book from this author, and I’m eager to read the rest of the series thanks to this book.

The Lovelight series captured my heart with the first book, Lovelight Farms, and has held on through the rest of the books. I love Inglewild and these characters so much, and it was so hard to crack this final book open because I was not (and never will be) ready to say goodbye. This friend group is the stuff of dreams. I love all of them, and I have loved reading their stories. Business Casual is all about Charlie and Nova, and I adored them! Charlie in particular has been a character I’ve enjoyed throughout the series, and I loved getting to know him better. I have trouble with no-string-attached hook-ups, so I was a bit worried about this love story. But it was so good. I loved Nova and Charlie worked together to figure out what they each wanted in life, both individually and together. I loved reading about how they worked through their stuff and tackled hard things together. There were some deeper, heavier issues sprinkled throughout the book that were well done and made the final reward that much sweeter. Their banter was on point, and their love gave me all the feelings I want from a romance novel. The vulnerability they both show warmed my heart and made me ache for them. These two will grow old and grey together, I just know it.

The thing I love so much about this series is how cozy and heartwarming it is. These books are like a cozy blanket and a cold day or a cuddle with the softest kitten. They just make me smile, and I love how interconnected the stories are. You can read them all as a standalone, but you’re not going to want to do that. You’re going to want to read them in order and fall in love as they do. I loved checking in with everyone from the previous books, and the author did the most amazing job wrapping up everything for everyone. I’m sad to say goodbye to these characters and this cute little town, but I know I will be back for a visit soon. This is a highly re-readable series! If you’re looking for a comfy, cozy small town romance series with the best cast of characters ever, it’s right here!

Thank you so much for this arc! I had heard so many great things about this author and I have been excited to read her books. I really enjoyed this one and can’t wait to read more! More in depth review to come!

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of Business Casual by B.K. Borison!