Hard Sell (21 Wall Street, #2)

by Lauren Layne

[stacey_is_sassy]

What happens in Vegas…

First up, I have to say that I love the cover model’s outfit. Men around the world are probably cringing and shuddering at me calling a suit an outfit but it’s the whole package, not just the suit. I love the crisp white shirt, tie, vest and jacket. It helps that that it’s mostly in tones of blue contrasting against the white. Sure, the cover model is good looking, but his outfit completely distracted me from his looks. I love seeing a man in a suit but unfortunately, the chance of me getting hubby to dress up like this…slim to none.

So, a man in a suit is a BIG selling point for me. Luckily, Hard Sell gave me my suit porn and a great storyline. I’m loving the 21 Wall Street (still singing 21 Jump Street's theme song every time I read that) series and meeting the men behind the big money deals. Meeting the women in their lives have been an extra treat. These are intelligent, successful and determined women and they’re not going to just settle for money and a pretty face. It’s refreshing to love the heroines as much as the heroes, to be honest.

In Hard Sell, our couple of the moment is Matt and Sabrina who we met in Hot Asset. These two characters clash so we know from the beginning it’s not going to be all hearts and flowers. What we haven’t learnt up until now is why they clash. Sure, it’s a little frustrating that we have to wait to know, but we need to see where they came from and how they got here. When the truth comes out, you can’t help but feel a little battered from the blow that was unknowingly dealt.

Matt’s got himself in a bit of hot water when he’s filmed partying hard in Vegas. As per usual, the media has sensationalised it more than warranted which has unfortunately left Matt’s bosses very unhappy. It’s time for Matt to clean up his act…CALL IN THE FIXER-UPPERER!!

Sabrina can fix anything…well just about anything. It’s going to take all her skills to clean up Matt’s act seeing as she can’t stand him…most of the time (wink, wink). Well, it's more that she’s completely frustrated by his arrogant ways. Sabrina commits to helping Matt, but, only on her terms.

I really enjoyed Hard Sell. I loved seeing the working dynamics of these men and how Matt’s calculator brain got him to his level of success at such a young age. The connection between Matt and Sabrina jumped off the pages and the sexy scenes were HOT! Seeing Matt with Ian and Kennedy is mostly funny mixed with admiration for their support and closeness with each other. Each of their interactions with Kate (their shared secretary) is always one of the best parts of the story. When Kate, Lara (Ian’s fiancé) and Sabrina are together, it’s completely natural and something I recognised in my own friendship group. Wine and cheese are always good for female bonding.

I can’t wait for more in the 21 Wall Street (sing it with me now) series. Sure, I would love to see Kennedy and Kate together…but only if he loosens up a little. I’m kind of hoping that Jarod Lanham who we've just met, does his rich, manly matchmaker routine again. Or, maybe it’s supposed to be Kate and Jarod together forever…???

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