RATING: 3/5 STARS

BK Borison's books are great comfort reads, but BUSINESS CASUAL was a bit too sugary sweet for me personally. I was looking for a bit more tension or spark. I recommend this book for those looking for a low-angst, low-conflict romance.

What a lovely conclusion to the Lovelight Farms series!! I love this little town so much I don't want to leave! Nova and Charlie were fantastic characters and I really loved their personalities together. The smut started early on and was also v v v good.

Business casual. That guy who is always around. The one guy who can make you laugh. The guy who you can always rely on. That might be the guy you have always been looking for

4.5 ⭐️

this book had me blushing, giggling, and kicking. "hey, nova girl" will be my roman empire. charlie is the definition of a golden retriever boy and i absolutely love him to death. he is literally the man i want for myself.

the first four chapters was difficult for me to get through, but after that i couldn't put this book down! the plot and their relationship was perfectly paced and i enjoyed every second. friends to lovers can be a hit or miss sometimes, but this one was done right. everything about charlie and nova is perfection. the tension was palpable and the banter was exquisite. definitely one of my top romances!!

thank you netgalley and berkley for sending me an arc!

BK Borison creates such a rich world in the town of Inglewild that any romance reader is delighted to re-enter her world! Business Casual is a bit steamier than her past Lovelight Farms books, but still every bit as romantic as the characters work through their inner turmoils to come together. One caveat is the nickname of 'Nova girl' didn't work for me as it felt like something a father might call his daughter and it was used very often in the book. But otherwise, charming!

The easiest five stars ever, I can not express how much I adored this book and how special it is to me now. I will obsess over these characters forever and cherish this couple for the rest of time.

Thank you so much Berkley and Netgally for this arc

I love a small town romance.

This was just super cute and low stakes. Comforting. A light read full of yearning. Feels as realistic as a romance novel could be, very rooted in reality. And I really enjoyed being in the universe of this little story.

The best part no third act break up!!

Now I want to start the series all over...

I have enjoyed all of these books and this one was no different. Such a sweet little love story. Charlie and nova were really fun and as always, the town is the best part

I did not realize this book was part of a series but I will definitely be reading the others. I really enjoyed this book! I gave it a four star and it was a great palette cleanser for me! The FMC and MC are attracted to each other and agree to one night if no strings attached “adult fun” but is one night enough?? I haven’t read anything by this author before but as I said, I will definitely be reading the rest of this series!

Book Review: Business Casual by B.K. Borison

4.5/5 ⭐️

Thank you Netgalley and Berkley for the arc in exchange for my review!!

This book comes out July 16, 2024 and is the fourth and final book in the Lovelight series! Charlie and Novas story was a fantastic ending to this series. 👏🏻

I truly enjoyed this book and will miss rhe incredible town of Inglewood! I love the characters, the setting, the depth to the characters and the steam is very well written. Although this wasn’t my favorite of the series, I still really enjoyed it and can’t wait to read whatever B.K. Borison writes next.

The way Charlie cared for Nova made my heart melt and I love hearing about her dreams for the tattoo shop. Of course the meddling from the siblings and town in their relationship was great too!

Read this book is you like:
•friends with benefits
•forced proximity
•small town setting
•tattoo artist FMC
•NYC business job MMC
•chronic illness rep (especially migraines)
•steam 🔥

I DON'T WANT TO SAY GOODBYE TO LOVELIGHT FARMS!!! charlie and nova were so so good!!! so flirty and SO hot their connection was palpable and intense! i can't wait to see what bk does next!

I am a @authorbkborison fan account and this book has just reinforced that. I adore Lovelight Farms and all the characters there and I love a romanticization of the shore that makes me enjoy living here. Nova and Charlie are perfect together and I can’t say enough good things about this book. I need the Inglewild merch so I can pretend it’s real.
Do yourself a favor and read this book when it publishes July 16 (and the whole rest of the series)
@berkleypub lovelightfarms

I love this entire series so this book was no different! I was so excited and thankful to be able to read this as an ARC! Nova and Charlie were cute and I loved that this was a boy falls first trope! There is a conflict that is developing throughout the story and I was worried about the third act conflict but it was done so well!!

There’s something special about Inglewild, Maryland and its perfectly curated existence. Charlie and Nova are the final of four couples that are featured in Borison’s series, and their story truly might be my favorite. The storyline is the most realistic of the four, with an initial friends-with-benefits agreement that might just become more. Charlie is the definition of a golden retriever boy, while Nova is a perfect black cat girl. Together, they have a satisfying balance of bickering banter and sweet moments.
I love how Borison continues to engage the previous main characters, along with the gaggle of townspeople, which make each book feel charming and complete. Despite each being a sibling of another main character, Charlie and Nova are fully developed characters, with realistic issues, palpable chemistry, and the perfect amount of sass between them. They both have opportunities to grow and learn about themselves while in the relationship, which makes their storyline feel healthy and mature.
While this is the fourth book in a series, it could definitely be read as a standalone. But I promise that you’ll want to read the whole series either way!
Thanks to Netgalley and Berkley for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

“i’ve taught myself how to be okay with fragments of feeling, but i don’t want that with you. i want more than what you’ve given me”

this book gave me ALL the feels!!! if you’re looking for a perfect representation of the black cat x golden retriever trope- business casual is it. nova and charlie’s story is the perfect finale of the lovelight farms series, and i can’t believe it’s over 🫠

nova is guarded and independent, yet she is missing something. charlie seems to have everything and is put together, but is lonelier than ever. the way they fill each other’s empty spaces and the small things they did to show their feelings for each other (heart shaped grapes anyone?) made me SWOON. their chemistry was palpable, and the tension and banter were EVERYTHING. charlie is our acts of service king and i love him so much for it!

one of my favorite things was seeing how every couple and character we met in the previous books rally together to be there for charlie and nova. the found family made me CRY.

overall, this is my definite favorite of the lovelight series, and i hope it’s yours too because charlie and nova mean so much to me 🥹

thank you netgalley and berkley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinions 🫶🏻

I didn’t think that I could love a couple more than Beckett and Evie, but Charlie and Nova have captured my heart. There are so many moments in this book where I couldn’t keep a smile off my face. When Charlies calls her Nova Girl like a million times, the butterflies, when he wraps her in her blanket like a burrito, helping her through her migraine, the tattoos. Their whole dynamic is so darn cute, and I let out a giggle every time they teased each other.

I am in love with Inglewild, just obsessed with the small town dynamic and everyone’s interactions. The newsletter, the phone tree, how everyone is so supportive and happy to be around each other. And how Charlie is trying to find his way into that. He’s so sure that nobody wants him there, and it breaks my heart how he punishes himself. Charlie just wants to belong to something. He never had the family he always wanted and thinks he doesn’t deserve to be happy. It’s so lovely to see Nova reassuring him of his place in the town, her family and her feelings towards him. She made him realize he is loved and communicates that to him perfectly.

I highly recommend this book not just for the romance, but the personal development that each character goes through. We all struggle with insecurities and none more so than feeling like we want to belong to something and striving to be perfect to not disappoint anyone. Charlie and Nova’s growth individually and together is moving.

In B.K. Borison's delightful romance novel, "Business Casual," Nova Porter, a driven entrepreneur, finds herself torn between her professional ambitions and her unexpected attraction to the charming investment banker, Charlie Milford. Nova is fiercely independent and focused on the success of her new tattoo studio in her hometown of Inglewild, leaving little room for distractions. However, Charlie's persistent attempts to support her business and his undeniable charisma challenge her resolve. In a bold move to dispel the tension between them, Nova proposes a one-night stand, hoping to clear the air and move on. However, their encounter proves to be anything but casual, leaving both of them yearning for more. As Charlie assumes the temporary leadership of Lovelight Farms in town, Nova realizes she cannot escape his presence. Charlie, recognizing Nova's potential and the undeniable spark between them, sets out to prove his worth and win her affection. Borison's writing is witty and engaging, capturing the complexities of Nova and Charlie's relationship. Nova's determination to succeed and her vulnerability as she grapples with her feelings add depth to her character. Charlie's charm and determination to support Nova's dreams make him an irresistible romantic interest. The chemistry between them sizzles, creating a captivating and emotional journey for readers. The novel explores themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of dreams. Borison deftly weaves these elements together, creating a story that is both heartwarming and thought-provoking. "Business Casual" is a highly recommended read for fans of contemporary romance and anyone who enjoys a tale of love, laughter, and personal growth.

I am truly in awe of everything that this woman writes! All along I have been saying that Beckett Porter was my all time fave of all her characters (honorary shout out to Layla because she’s a cutie) and then along comes Nova AND Charlie and just knocks it out of the park! I am so sad this series is over but what a way to end it!
My little lesbian heart did wish Nova ended up with a girl because I am so obsessed with her buuuut Charlie was also amazing. 10/10 for this one and this entire series

My absolute favorite in this series! Charlie and Nova’s story was the perfect choice for the finale of Lovelight Farms. The epilogue was SO sweet!

What a perfect finale at Lovelight Farms. I'm going to miss this sweet little cocoon of a world, where everything is beautiful and nothing hurts. The small town romance genre is age-old, but Borison always manages to find refreshing spins with characters we absolutely adore. Although I went into this book wondering how I was ever going to find Charlie and Nova as endearing as the rest of our crew, especially Caleb and Layla, the entire third act and epilogue was all joy. All all joy. Everything you'd hope for and more. The one critique of this book, especially in regards to the rest of the series, is that I didn't really feel like the *season* was featured nearly enough. I was hoping for more cozy autumnal vibes, and while we do get some, it doesn't seem like its own character in the way it does in the other books in the series. I'm so grateful I got to read this one early! Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher, and thank you to B.K. Borison for this sweet gem of a saga.