Just His Secretary

Southern Roots Sweet RomCom, Book 1

By: Elana Johnson

Narrated by: Teri Clark-Linden

She's just his secretary…until he needs someone on his arm to convince his mother that he can take over the family business.

Callie:
Dawson Houser makes sure everyone who comes into the office knows I'm "just his secretary." Heck, I've even said it to suppliers and CEOs when they smile knowingly at the two of us during business meetings. He scowls and grumps around the office afterward, as if the two of us dating is the most ridiculous thing on the planet.

Dawson can handle them.

I can handle them—and him too, once they leave. And he's no picnic, let me tell you.

Who can't we handle? His mother.

When Lila Houser comes to town with her faux furs and fashion sunglasses, she only has one question for her spoiled rotten son: When are you going to get married, Dawson, darling?

I expect him to laugh and tell her he's never getting married. I mean, I've heard those exact words come out of his mouth. Instead, he pulls me to his side and says, "Maybe sooner than you think, Mother."

Oh, that Lila Houser can make a woman feel two inches tall with a simple up-down look. I think I'm a pretty good catch...no matter what my last three boyfriends say.

When Lila says, "I thought Callie was just your secretary," I suddenly want to prove her dead wrong..."

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Couldn’t finish

Narrator did good although the Carolina accent was a bit much. Story just didnt catch my attention. Still have 6 hours left and I just can’t finish.

Was great until...

I got used to only one narrator for both male and female POV. It made me laugh out loud in places. I loved the accents. Chapter 19 they suddenly started acting like fools, to facilitate drama I suppose. Can't stand that! Tried to get through it but couldn't.

Quirky Characters

I started this and almost put it aside. I can't really tell you why. But Callie's character stood out. She is quirky and very, very tolerant. She endures her boss's moods. And she handles her sister's dating fiascos. She has behaviors that I find interesting like her not wanting to have a car. She likes herself and knows what she wants. Dawson finally begins to see the wonderful woman she is with a few glitches along the way. The one problem with the performance is the over-the-top southern accent.

It's was okay....

It was okay, very wholesome but lack depth and spice. I did like the southern dialect, I thought that was cute but the book could be so much better and I felt like I wanted more. It was drawn out this book could easily be told half the time. It was free I can't complain but I have listen to other free books that I would pay for this book i wouldn't.

Cute Book!!

Cute book. It’s a short romance and it had me LOL in certain parts. Beautiful ending!!

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