Mine to Five

By: Tara September

Narrated by: Verla Bond

Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

2018 Contemporary Romance Writers’ Stiletto Finalist

2018 Tampa Area Romance Writers’ TARA Finalist

2018 Maine Romance Writers’ Strut Your Stuff Finalist - Second Place Contemporary Winner

2017 Cleveland Rocks Romance Contest - Second Place Winner

’Tis the season for an office romance!

Working beyond nine to five and barely getting by, Melanie Thomas is eager to celebrate the impending holiday season and to toast the start of her dream marketing job over drinks with her boyfriend. Unfortunately, he has different plans - like seeing other women.

Indulging in a pity party with tequila, Melanie confides in a sexy stranger at the bar. It’s almost Christmas. One night of letting go won’t hurt anything, right? Turns out, it just might, when the stranger is her new boss. Determined to succeed at her job, Melanie won’t be scared away. This is her chance, even if her hot boss has her feeling all merry and bright and wishing for a less-than-professional relationship.

Matthew Ryans is burned out and on thin ice at the company he helped build, unless he gets his head back in the game. Yet, his head, both upper and lower, are quickly becoming obsessed with his new assistant. Still, he can’t seem to fully begrudge Melanie’s distracting presence and the Christmas joy she brings with it. Especially considering that her enthusiasm has him reenergized.

For once, he is longing for Mondays, but with his heart and job on the line, he can’t risk blurring the lines no matter how strong the lure of holiday mistletoe is.

Will their holiday passion be able to fuel mutual career success, or will it only get in their way in the New Year?

©2019 Plus It Up (P)2019 Tara September

Sweet with a bit of Heat office romance.

From the brilliantly naughty beginning, to the awww and tear inducing ending, Mine to Five was a joy! The story is well written featuring likable characters, a bit of heat, plenty of humor and just the right amount of angst. Fantastic narration made the story flow beautifully, and at just over four hours the length was perfect for me to finish in an evening. I will be listening to this one again!

Delightful!

Melanie Thomas has worked her whole life for a job as prestigious as the one she starts tomorrow. She's the new Creative Assistant of Marketing for the brilliant Matthew Ryans. When she calls her boyfriend to give him the good news, it's not her boyfriend who answers, it's his new conquest. Matthew Ryans is a marketing genius who has hit a rough spot in coming up with campaign ideas. He has always worked solo in the past, but the boss has assigned Melanie to work with him on a trial basis. He has no desire to work with someone else, but his job is dependent on coming up with a brilliant campaign. It's an overall feel-good story with highly-engaging characters. There are multiple storylines that are all expertly woven together and move at a consistent pace from the first word to the last.
The narration is expertly done by Verla Bond. She has a dynamic voice that has the right intonation and modulation to bring the characters to life.

Sweet and steamy

I really enjoyed Melanie and Matthew’s story. It’s a sweet and steamy romance and it held my interest all the way through. I really could feel the attraction between these two, they are a perfect match. The storyline was a good one. It has a little holiday theme and I loved the part where they went for a Christmas tree and got to meet their respective moms after that.

I liked the narrator, Verla Bond. She did a pretty good job.

A delightful story

I was recently introduced to this author and after this audiobook, she definitely has been added to my must read list.
This delightful story brings us Melanie Thomas and Matthew Ryans.
One night at a bar, while Melanie , a marketing employee, was having a pity party after discovering her boyfriend was seeing other women, Matthew , a burnt out marketing executive was realizing his job was on the line. When they cross paths, they had a one stand night, neither realizing that they would ever see each other again.
Imagine their surprise when Melanie is introduced to her new boss, Matthew.
What at first was an uncomfortable arrangements , turns into a secret relationship and the best turn in events.
But what happens when Melanie is thrown a curveball? Will this be another step back in her personal and professional life, or will this holiday season become the best one ever?
This was an engaging story from start to finish and one worth your time.

Sweet office romance...

Mine to Five by Tara September was a cute office romance story. Mel breaks up with her boyfriend after finding out that he has been seeing other women behind her back. He was a dud anyways. She's at a restaurant/bar at the time that this occurs and she meets a super handsome, charming guy that she figures might just take her mind off of her miserable night and goes home with him. Cue to the following day, the start of her new job. Her new superior/partner is none other than the handsome guy she went home with the evening before. This starts off a fun, easy, romantic tale that revolves around Mel and Matthew. At a little under four and a half hours, the story doesn't go too deep into their relationship, but it was an enjoyable listen for a few hours. If you're looking for a nice, easy listen with a HEA, then I think you'll enjoy this one!

Verla Bond did a great job narrating this story. She read with emotion that really brought the characters to life. I would definitely listen to more books narrated by her in the future. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher for an honest review.

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Good book, amazing narrator!

Mine to Five by Tara September was a very well written novel. At times a bit predictable, but sometimes that is what you're looking for when you want to escape in a book!
So many times its hard to get through an audio book or you decide not to listen at all to a book because of the narrator. Not a problem at all when it came to this audible book! Verla Bond is a joy to listen to and I would probably listen to her read from a phone book if given the opportunity!
The story of the young gorgeous woman jilted by her cheating boyfriend is something many women can connect to! I really enjoyed the twists and turns the author took with the story and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to enjoy a lighthearted book!
I recieved this book for free in exchange for my honest review.

Flirty

I loved the build up to romance. Flirty banter before the final acceptance is great! Narration was spot on and I can’t wait to hear more from this new-to-me author!

Nice short story

The reader was easy to listen to. The story was short, but it was a pleasant listen. I'd listen to more by this reader.

Good for each other personally & professionally

An intelligent, hard-working young woman on the cusp of the job of her dreams, Melanie is stunned when she is the last to know that her boyfriend has decided to make their relationship more open than she would like. A handsome stranger overhears, and an alcohol-infused commiseration turns into a night neither one really remembers. Mortification settles into full-blown panic when both Melanie & Matthew realise the next day at work that they were each other's one-night stands. Remaining professional at all times becomes harder & harder as they both realise that they might be the best thing to happen to each other personally & professionally.

The audiobook was good. Verla Bond's voice was clear & expressive. I definitely would listen to more narrations by her.

Marketing Magic

Nothing signals the end of a relationship quite like a "vivacious co-ed" answering your boyfriend's phone. That is how we meet Melanie.

For a novella, it sure did have some wild twists and turns for Matthew and Melanie. The office drama, their relationships - with each other and their various dates, and the steamy sessions make for fun listening (or reading). Add in some meddling mothers and a disliked family "friend" and you really get the full experience.

While a bit naive sometimes, which is appropriate given her age (24), Melanie isn't a shrinking violet once she learns how to stand on her own two feet without Joe. I like and appreciate that about her.

I listened to an author copy of the audio book. Verla Bond brought out all the right attitude as she gave verbal life to Melanie and she did good with the other voices. It would've been ideal to have a second, male voice for Matt but I can't always get it done my way. 😏😉🥳

Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars