Irresistibly Yours: An Oxford Novel

This is another feel good book by Ms. Layne. Cole, a freelance sports writer, is trying to get a permanent job with the magazine, Oxford. Unfortunately he has one problem. Someone else is out for what he considers “his job”. While at a Yankee’s game, Cole is surprised to find himself fascinated with a brunette writing in a notebook. But as he says there is nothing really special about her. Penelope is described as slim to point of being skinny, no chest to speak of, no definition of her waist, and no curves. She is more of a tom-boy or one of the guys. As she said she is more of a friend than a girlfriend. Once Cole finds out Penelope is in the running for his job, he is not happy. But he realizes she knows her sports. Penelope describes Cole as charming and good-looking. But he is also good guy. When Penelope comes in for her interview, she has a mishap with a cup of coffee. Cole could have let her go into her interview like that but he helped her out. They are both hired for the job as co-editors. They soon become fast friends. But they want more. They decide to act on their attraction but make sure they both promise not to fall in love with each. Yea, that didn’t work out so well. This author has a knack of making her characters believable and fun. She also brings in characters from her other books, which I like. Her books flow easily, easy to read and before you know it you are almost done. Look forward to additional books by this author.

Had the pleasure of reading The Trouble with Love not too long ago. What I discovered was that Ms. Layne's female characters are smart, witty and not the average breed. She creates women who exude confidence but are dealing with the same issues every female does. Loneliness, struggling to blend in, body image and matters of the heart. Those are just a few things that Penelope struggles with in Irresistibly Yours. Cole sees Penelope as the competition, until he gets to know the girl behind the bravado. Irresistibly Yours is for every individual that wants to fit in. The message of this story is "be yourself and the rest will fall into place." I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Second story and loving this author.

I think I say this every time I read a Lauren Layne book but I can't help myself. I. Loved. This. Book!! Cole was always one of my favorite secondary characters in the Sex, Love, & Stiletto series and I was doing a happy dance when I saw he got his own story. Pairing him up with a character like Penelope was perfection. They are both quick witted, laid back, and full of life. This book is a fun, sexy read that I simply could not put down. Although I was sad when it ended, it is Cole after all, I'm hoping we see these two in future books. I for one can't wait! I highly recommend this book.