Inappropriate

by Vi Keeland

[stacey_is_sassy]

A very entertaining audiobook...

****4.5 stars****

Vi Keeland does an amazing job of writing stories that take you from a "workplace romance" to a story that touches on subjects that are deep, thought-provoking and at times heartbreaking. In Inappropriate we are introduced to characters that are intelligent, ambitious and hard-working. They are also two individuals who have risen above their rough beginnings to lead successful and fulfilling careers. I admired both Ireland and Grant and came to love them both individually and together.

This is not a light and fluffy romance but it's not all doom and gloom either. In Vi Keeland style, she manages to bring humour and lightness to the darkest of times.

I absolutely loved the way she made Ireland strong both in her working life and her social life. She wasn't the kind of person to take unnecessary risks. It took her a wee while to assess whether dating her boss was worth the risk. I loved that Ireland stood up to Grant when he was being an egotistical twit and wasn't swayed by his money or good looks.

Grant was such an amazing hero. Sure, he doesn't initially appear all that amazing with his history of unemotional flings. With time and a little deep-diving into his past, we get to the nitty-gritty of why he has chosen to not include his heart in his previous relationships. Grant's past is not pretty and I loved seeing the growth he has made to get to be the man worthy of Ireland's love.

There are some great additional characters in Inappropriate but I especially loved Grant's grandfather. The storyline kept my attention from start to finish and had me desperate to get back to the story whenever it was time to hit pause. The heat factor was off the charts and their connection was obvious. This story was written in a way that it was easy to picture the characters and the settings. I would LOVE to see this one made into a movie.

The audio was fantastic but I expect only the best from Andi Arndt and Sebastian York.

I recommend giving Inappropriate a try if you like your "office romance" to have a little bit of grit, a touch of heartbreak and a fantastic happy ever after in the end.