Counterbalance

Business success has come easily to Xavier, but his personal life is pretty much a mess. Unfortunately, when an ill-fated relationship compounds the bad press already circling around him and his company, his prospects are put at risk. His position and fortune means the list of those he can truly trust is short, but he hopes an old high school acquaintance, Peyton, can work her PR magic and effortless charm to bring him back from the brink. They may have an excellent working relationship, but neither one is immune to wondering if that's all it is.

I loved the fact that this is a love story between people who are complicated and have baggage, but are also good-hearted, honest adults. They had issues and obstacles, but their tale is blessedly free of undue angst or manufactured drama. Instead they listen, grow, and work through things maturely and it's a joy to go on the ride with them. It doesn't hurt that there's some excellent steam along the way!

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

The title is perfect for this book, and I loved that because sometimes the author does not get it right and Ms. Moran got it perfectly with this couple. We meet Xavier who was a geek in high school and has grown as a successful business owner who now needs the help of an old high school friend Payton to help him with PR stuff. Payton was the popular girl in high school and now she is going to work for Xavier, she is the perfect (counterbalance) to Xavier, the calm to his storm, the one to calm him when he needs it, there are feelings there more than employer to employee, but will they take it further, well read it and find out...Enjoy!

I so enjoy to read of a millionaire and his employee and this one was no exception.
Kelly Moran's writing makes this beautiful book hard to put down.

I loved the connection between the main characters.Xavier,a geek with social anxiety,and Peyton,a beautiful sociable woman,need each other to be truly whole and happy but their journey is not that simple because they have to fight some of their past demons in order to accept their feelings.
I liked so much the secondary characters,Xavier's lovely parents and Peyton's best friend that I hope will get her own book.

Counterb;alance is the perfect title for this book. Geeky, introverted billionaire Xavier hires outgoing and beautiful Peyton to help with PR after an ex girlfriend calls him cold and glacier like to the press. This is a very slow burn book. For two years, these two develop a friendship with a burning chemistry.

This book has a great plot and an amazing cast of characters, including Xavier's parents who I adored and whose comments made me laugh out loud. I enjoyed the banter between Peyton and Xavier and really can't wait to read Joseph and Kate's story!

This book had all the "feels" to it. And I was on Xavier's side like at the speed of light. The author did a great job of drawing me into both of the main characters. They showed the depth of their personalities, their hurts, their challenges and even their successes. There was such tenderness on Xavier's part too. And the fact that he loved his family so much didn't hurt either.
"X' is what Peyton called Xavier when they were out of the public eye and that made me smile. X has the family that Peyton no longer has but she doesn't get how much they adore her. Well, not until later at least. Peyton does have one best friend, Kate who would protect her to the end. But she is snarky with X calling him "Moneybags".
This story was not only sweet but it also has some heat later on. It was also unlike any other stories I've read. Just on the social anxiety of a rich businessman who's a nerd, part alone. That idea sparked my interest and kept me involved.
And I just have to mention that the descriptions of places like the family home in Napa, Nate's home and some of the fundraisers and the offices was well fleshed out. A+ for the details.
I really liked that the title of this book is shown to be a really good decision. In fact, it's perfect. And so is the ending of the story.

I received an ARC through Netgalley and am voluntarily providing an honest review.

This is the first book I read from this author and I so loved it. Xavier, who seemed to have it all and was extremely successful and Peyton who had pretty much lost it all. They were a match made in heaven. I loved the characters and the relationship that built between the two. I would highly recommend. I received an advanced reader copy and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.

I really enjoyed this story and I though that it was really well written.

It had a well developed and fast flowing story line, there were great characters and they were well developed and had some great interaction.

I enjoyed it a great deal and was completely absorbed as I flew through the pages.

It was strong, romantic and a sexy read overall too

It is 5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended!