I was both excited and nervous to read this book. Excited because I got to go back to Inglewild and Lovelight Farms, to be in this small town I adore so much surrounded by folks who have earned their spot in my heart and to watch two characters fall in love yet again. Nervous because it's effectively the official last book in the series and I didn't know how it would make me feel.

I didn't need to worry at all because the minute I started reading, I was immediately transported into this cozy & wonderful story. I was incredibly happy to be reading this book, especially as I got to know Nova and Charlie better and fell deeper in love with them (as individuals and as a pair). I had the most visceral emotional experience with this story: I laughed out loud; got that warm pressure in my chest during softer moments; swooned hard at the sweeter romantic bits; felt that ache in my chest during heavier emotional moments; sobbed my eyes out at certain points (Chapter 29, I'm looking at you) for many reasons. It was such an excellent read, a really lovely way to end this story, and I absolutely adored it.

(But because this town and its inhabitants have won my heart, suffice to say, it's never goodbye, but only a see you soon for everyone because I definitely will reread this one and all the others.)

5 ⭐

“Maybe we can call it business casual,” I say slowly.
His hands tighten on my hips. “What does that mean?” he laughs.
“Business casual,” I say again, the idea growing on me. Yes, that’s exactly what I want. Something casual but with parameters in place so neither of us can hurt the other.

What an absolute gem! Charlie and Nova’s romance is sizzling with great banter, deep emotions, and that irresistible small-town charm. The found family theme is heartwarming, and the narrators bring the story to life perfectly. This book is packed with everything I love about B.K. Borison’s writing—fun, angsty, and deeply touching. I can't wait for everyone to experience this amazing story and fall in love with Charlie and Nova just like I did!

Absolutely love everything about this. Now to go back and finish the rest of the series! Such a sweet romance, highly highly recommend!!

This was very cute! A perfect ending to the Lovelight series, in my opinion. Also we finally got a book in this series without a third act breakup! (I was really hoping for that in the last one and I was so sure it was going to happen, but this time it actually did despite the breakup totally making sense in this book). Overall I really enjoyed this book. Exactly what I expected of Nova and Charlie's story, and it was really sweet and perfectly Lovelight. If you liked the rest of this series, you'll definitely like this one

This has been one of my favorite series lately and Business Casual is just as wonderful as the rest. Nova and Charlie have such wonderful energy, the story flows and is never boring. I also really appreciate no third act breakup, at least not in the traditional sense. I love BK Borrison's writing and I can't wait to see what else they write.

BK can do NO WRONG! This book was absolutely amazing. The tension from the very first time they interacted!!! I was screaming. I love the black cat X golden retriever duo. This was a fun ride and I will automatically buy anything she writes. Highly recommend!

Thank you to a NetGalley for an advanced copy of Business Casual.

I have enjoyed all the books in the Lovelight series and feel like each one has gotten increasingly better so imagine my devastation to learn this is the LAST one?!? 😭

Business Casual maybe my fav (although I think I said that about Mixed Signals also?!)

Here’s why:
-Opposites attract
-Charlie in a suit 😍
-Outsider finds family in small, quirky town
-“Tell me what you want.”
-Charlie falling out of a window
-“Secrets” in a small town 😂
-Charlie, Charlie, Charlie 🔥
-Lack of “miscommunication” trope
-Plenty of 🌶️

Loved it, savored it, didn’t want it to end.

First, a big thank you to NetGalley and Orbit for the ARC of B.K. Borison’s novel “Business Casual" – “Two opposites decide to test their chemistry with one steamy night together. But will once be enough? Nova Porter isn’t looking for love, and she certainly has no explanation for her attraction to buttoned-up, three-piece-suit-wearing investment banker Charlie Milford. Maybe it’s his charm? Or maybe it’s his determination to help her fledgling business however he can. Either way, she’s distracted every time he’s around. With her new tattoo studio set to open in her hometown of Inglewild, she doesn’t have time for frivolous flirtations.”

I was totally in love with our main characters Charlie and Nova right from the first chapter! The banter was hilarious and felt like real chemistry. I really felt like these characters were alive and not just words on a page. I could really relate to the little moments that gave these characters a personal touch.

Each had their own struggles, and their journey together was one that made me reach for more of this author's books. I enjoyed that Charlie and Nova had a bond that was built on friendship and trust and not just instant love that we can sometimes see in romance books. This made it that much better for me. I am definitely looking forward to reading more of this author's work and I am glad that I started here!

I received an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I don’t know what miss BK put in this one, but I’d like big pharma to figure out how to bottle it and keep it in stock at my local CVS. I was so charmed by these two and I have already reread it! This was the perfect way to say goodbye to the lovelight books.

Two opposites decide to test their chemistry with one steamy night together. But will once be enough?

What a delightful conclusion to one of my all-time favorite series! Though I wasn’t as familiar with Charlie and Nova before this book, their story quickly became one of my favorites in the series. The charming town of Inglewild once again provided the perfect backdrop, and the return of the phone tree added some hilarious moments. Charlie and Nova’s "grumpy meets sunshine" romance was absolutely adorable, and I couldn’t get enough of Charlie—he was the sweetest! The third act was especially heartwarming, with all the main couples coming together to convince Charlie to stay, even involving the entire town. This series has been filled with good vibes, and I’m so sad to see it end. Highly recommend!

What a delightful conclusion to one of my absolute favorite series!

I wouldn't say I was apprehensive about this one, but given that I was least familiar with Charlie and Nova prior to this story, I was interested to see where this would fall in my ranking of the series as a whole. Thankfully, I was hooked on Charlie and Nova's story from page one, and this one would up being one of, if not my favorite books in the series.

As usual, the supporting cast of the town of Inglewild provided the perfect backdrop to an already swoon-worthy romance. And thankfully we had the return of the phone tree (much to Charlie's relief) in the best and most hilarious way.

Charlie and Nova's romance was downright adorable. I am such a sucker for a "she's grumpy, he's sunshine" type of story, and this one hit all the right notes. I also found myself so deeply obsessed with Charlie. He was the absolute sweetest, and I need a man like him in my life. Not to mention I completely adored the way the third act played out.

Speaking of the third act, I am OBSESSED with the way all the main couples were together at the end of the story. The way they came together as a group to convince Charlie to stay in Inglewild (and the way the ENTIRE TOWN contributed as well) genuinely had me shedding a tear.

Overall, I cannot recommend this series enough. It is filled with all the good vibes, and I am so sad that it's over.

Similar in vibe to the first book in the series (the only other one I've read); great for readers who want cozy holiday romcoms with different reads for each trope. Will definitely recommend at the end of the year.

This story sneaks up on you stealthily like a Long Island iced tea. One minute your enjoying yourself and bam your besotted! I couldn't put BUSINESS CASUAL down, I absolutely adore the stars of the story, Nova and Charlie. Nova Porter is a chic, crabby, tattoo artist who isn't looking for love. When she meets happy-go-lucky Charlie, who wears dashing suits and works at an investment business, they become friends. Charlie flirts unabashedly with Nova, but both aren't interested in long term relationships. However, hormones get the best of them and they hook up. Actually, their hookup turns into several more. Unpredictably, they are now friends-with-benefits. Who would have thought?

Nova is looking to open a new studio for her business. Charlie helps out anyway he can. Who doesn't love a guy who is so into you and takes an interest in your career? Can Charlie persuade Nova to take a chance on him? Or will they crash and burn?

BUSINESS CASUAL elicits electric chemistry between the hero, Charlie and his crush, beautiful business owner, Nova, who are two unlikely allies steadfastly swearing off sex. However, this winning couple charmed the pants off me! Charlie is a people-pleaser and Nova is a perfectionist. She's yin to his yang. Their bond is built on trust and friendship. Charlie and Nova both have their problems but they find that healing together is always better and their relationship flourishes. In book four, the darling small town of Inglewild is visited again. This is a fabulous romance filled with a healthy dose of heart and humor.

This was a super cute addition to the Lovelight Farms universe! I think it’s my second favorite of the series behind the first book. I loved all the characters and the love story between Nova and Charlie and how their families all knew and were just waiting for them. So sweet.

This is my first book by Ms. Borison and what a wonderful introduction to her writing. I love a story that is unexpected in that that Grump in a Grumpy/Sunshine book is generally the Hero. In this book, our Grump is Nova and Charlie is happy and filled with unexpected feelings for a woman that really has no desire for more than one-night together so she can get him “out of her system.”

I loved this story and the witty banter between Nova and Charlie. She’s this fierce business owner in her new tattoo shop and he’s a straight-laced financial man… talk about opposites! For his part Charlie will do anything he can to help Nova because he’s just the nicest guy ever and his attraction to her has grown exponentially since their steamy one nigh together. But this woman is determined to protect her heart and opening herself up to this man might just break her permanently if it does sideways.

The more I read this book, the more I fell in love with Charlie, Nova, their small town and Lovelight Farms. This laugh out loud rom-com with some marvelous characters in small and quirky Inglewild is exactly what I needed! I’m definitely going to start at the beginning of this series so I can immerse myself in this fabulous world created by Ms. Borison.

I started reading this on my kindle and ended up finishing it as an audio.
I enjoyed the 2 narrators for nova and Charlie. It made listening more enjoyable.
I loved nova and Charlie’s relationship. How they started as friends, turned into a “one time thing” and ended up together ♥️ being supportive of one another throughout the book.
I haven’t read any others from this series, but I also felt like it could’ve been read as a stand alone! I plan on picking up the previous books to read about the other characters.

I promise you this is one you are going to want to read in 2024. Charlie was actual perfection and I could not get enough of this book and this story. I think that this was such a perfect way to end the series.

4.5⭐️
3🔥

Quick Breakdown

Small Town
Black Cat x Golden Retriever
Bed First / Feelings Later
He Takes Care of Her
Found Family
No 3rd Act Break Up
Dual POV
Open Door - Moderate Detail

All my thanks to @berkleyromance for the gifted eARC & @dreamscape_media for the gifted ALC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Goodness, I can’t believe the Lovelight series has come to an end, but what a beautiful trip back to Inglewild. I once compared Borison’s prose to poetry & that clearly still stands. Business Casual is entirely too cozy soft & tender for this world, with Nova & Charlie deserving nothing less.

I adored this combo of tropes for these MCs. Nova was a beautiful blend of structure & contentment, happy to be on her own & not letting herself experience anything more. While Charlie, who has never felt like he belonged, constantly performed in attempt to seek approval, wanting to be everything for everyone. A perfect embodiment of a black cat & golden retriever pairing. The bed first / feelings later arrangement allowing them to step outside of their self made constraints & unknowingly giving themselves to one another. The open communication when they realized their feelings & subsequent lack of a third act breakup, knocked my full on my butt from swooning. The ending was also SO satisfying. She wrapped up the series flawlessly. You won’t be left disappointed!

I was fortunate enough to listen to the audiobook for most of this read. It’s narrated by Pippa Jayne & Benjamin Walker who only added to the romantic vibes you’d expect from Borison’s writing.

Such a perfect end to a sweet small town contemp romance series!
I loved the playful black cat fmc x golden retriever bf dynamic going between nova and charlie. I’ve had my eye on them for a minute since we started to get hints earlier in the series and this delivered. They had such a fun, great connection. and the spice ugh I was not prepared! So so good!!