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This was a pretty good book. It was not really to my taste but I think that there are a lot of people that would enjoy this book.

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Dafna, 45yo, divorced with two boys. Has financial stability( althought it is not clearly mentioned why), holds a good position as HR in a high-tech startup and has a polite friendly relationship with her ex-husband who is also in a relationship with someone else. From what we get, she has been sexually more introvert during the relationship with her ex and she lacks confidence.
The book starts with her having a drink with her friends at a bar and them suggesting her to go for a one-eighty stand with the cute guy supposedly bartender of the bar. When she refuses and leaves for the toilet, the friends abandon her in the bar and she immediately does a one-eighty and goes for the guy explicitly requesting him a ONS.

The guy in question is the MMC of the story. Erez, 36yo, divorced with a daughter and who also has a good relationship with his ex-wife who is married to someone else. Both exes are supportive couples to their significant exes and involved in their lives. He's an accountant and occasionally helps his brother out bartending at his bar.

* AGE GAP
* LATER IN LIFE ROMANCE

After both having the most amazing magical night using all the condoms of the box (yes, the book is steamy-ish - I'd say 2/5🌶️) they both part different ways. Until destiny, coincidentally, tasks Erez to perform a due diligence for the company where Dafna works.

* FORCED PROXIMITY - sort of
* ROMANCE AT WORK

The book has a cute story, but the fact that it's hard to believe how is goes from a person who lacks confidence to one who asks a totally stranger for a ONS and then all is perfect, failed to capture my attention. In my opinion, it lacked realism, I felt that the scenes where not gripping me enough and were kind of too perfect or I just didn't feel connected to the characters.
It's written in third person, with every chapter alternating from Dafna to Erez's perspective, which I liked, but sometimes it gets lost describing too many details that are irrelevant to the story instead of going to the point and giving details that are important or would make the story more engaging. Also, I had to reread some fragments because I was unsure of who was saying what. Had it not been for the pronouns, I would have lost myself in the story more than once.

Another point I enjoyed reading, is the later in life romance..I can't believe I'm saying these words as I'm almost the same age as Erez and I don't consider myself as "later in life", but let's go with this term. I don't usually get the chance to read books where the couple involved in the romance are older than 30 so this was something I appreciated. He states that he never felt love for his ex-wife, but I do get the feeling at some points that Dafna is not 100% over her ex-husband, so I don't know if it is a later-in-life romance for her too, maybe a second love or something in those lines.

I do appreciate the author writing about the Jewish community and Tel Aviv, the language is easy to follow and the book is well written.

I appreciate NetGalley and Xpresso Book Club for the advanced copy of this book and this review has been written voluntarily in all honesty.

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Great read, the story of Dafna and Erez. It was supposed to be one night and then he shows up at her place of work. I liked how it was told from both points of view and the insight into a completely different culture.

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thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

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🌟 2.5/5

Someone else had mentioned it in a previous review, and I can't help but reference it. What's will all the mini third-act breakups? It definitely took away from the storyline.

The 3rd person POV was also very distracting. I had a hard time keeping up with who was who and who was saying something, if that makes any sense!🤣

I really did like the strong, independent, and confident FMC. I love a girl boss, and she held all the cards with that! We need more FMCs like this in the romance book industry!

Thank you to NetGalley and Xpresso Book Tours for the ARC!

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I appreciated that the main character is close to middle age and it's a fun love story the covers an age gap, single parent, etc.
A light, fun read!
Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher for access to this arc.

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Strong and diverse group of characters and multiple subplots give this romance a bit more substance, and a real feel. Added interest being set in Israel, giving it a lush environment. A bit of intrigue added in keeps things interesting.

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I’m not against reading in third person, but it does become a problem when the author doesn’t specify who is saying what and I have to stop, reread and rethink it before continuing. Couldn’t get through this sadly…

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"Pulling Her Resources" is a steamy romance novel featuring a forbidden workplace romance between Datna, a 40-something VP of HR and mom of two, and Erez, a 30-something tattooed surfer CPA. The story explores tropes like single parent representation, finding love in your 30's and 40's, workplace romance with an age gap, and supportive girlfriends.

The book wastes no time in getting to the steamy encounters between the main characters, who have a realistic and relatable dynamic despite their age difference. While the characters are fun and the romance is steamy, there is a lack of development in their relationship and individual character growth.

Overall, the book presents an interesting concept and is worth exploring further, even if it may be somewhat underwhelming in execution.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review!

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It’s nice when a main character is not mainstream- in this case an older, divorced woman. Sivan has presented Dafna and all her insecurities in a fun and relatable way. She makes sense. This larger than average woman may be confident in her job and her looks, but her self worth has taken a hit. She’s not ready for another She’s not ready for another relationship, just a little fun on a night out.
As Dafna and Erez discover one another, they discover themselves as well. Both have hidden away, and created walls around them. Through exploiting what they want from each other, they also discover what is important to themselves.
Perhaps the work situation resolved itself a little too easily. For all the tension and unease that was created by the issues uncovered through Erez’s research, Danna simply made a demand and the issue went away. I think there should have been more, not so neatly and quickly tied up.

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Dafna is a 40-something with a succcesful career, ex-husband and no confidence, but asks for a one night stand from the bartender on a girls night out. She the VP of HR at a startup and mom to 2 grown boys.

Erez is also a 30-something divorcee looking to advance his career by doing a favor for his boss. He’s also helping his brother out, and agrees to bartend for a night at his restaurant. He’s a tattooed surfer CPA with a daughter from a previous relationship.

They agreed to one night but a chance second meeting changes everything…

🧡 single parent rep
🧡 finding love in your 30’s and 40’s
🧡 workplace romance
🧡 age gap
🧡 supportive girlfriends

🔥🔥🔥🔥

TW: divorce, parent with Parkinson’s, BDSM

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