The Art of Awkward Affection

A Romantic Comedy

By: Alina Jacobs

Narrated by: Avery Reid, Lee Samuels

I admit it was me who shouted, “Looking good, hot stuff!” at Mr. Richmond this morning, but I didn’t mean it like that.
Yes, Mrs. HR Lady, I know how it looks. Believe me, I am totally anti-catcalling, but that’s not what that was. Honest. I was paying him a compliment!
That’s kind of what I do: I’m a proud, small-town Floridian, and Manhattan is craving some Florida sunshine—nothing like a sincere compliment to turn those New York frowns upside down!

Grayson Richmond needs some positivity.
Have you seen how grumpy he is?
Sure, he’s the big boss, but I’m always at his house, so we’re kind of, well, not friends, that would be awkward, but like....
Okay, so no, I didn’t actually meet him until today. I only go to his penthouse to drop off the dry cleaning....

Wait, I’m sorry, he felt threatened? Are you kidding me?
I’m dead broke, my fashion style is Disney adult, and I’m five feet tall when I stand up straight. People constantly stop me and ask me if I lost my mommy. I’m 23 and look like I’m 12.
Grayson is six foot five, one of the richest men in Manhattan, and literally owns multiple city blocks and two of the tallest skyscrapers in the city, which is, by the way, totally a phallic calling card.

Yes, I understand that Mr. Richmond takes these matters very seriously.
No, I’m not making a mockery of this company or of him.
Yes, I will return to my duties as Mr. Richmond’s lowly assistant of the assistant to the secretary.
No, I’m not being snarky. Believe me, my credit card debt and I are very happy to have this job.

Also, I hate to ask, but Mr. Richmond didn’t say anything about the notes of positive affirmation in his underwear drawer, did he?
It wasn’t anything awkward like “I want to bang you.” Because, you know, I don’t want to. Not at all.
Is he hot? Washboard abs, that jaw, those hands—phff yeah! After all, my momma didn’t raise no liar. But I’m not going to like, tell him, because that would be weird.

Wait, what? He wants to see me in his office? Now? Like now now? Gulp!

This is an enemies-to-lovers, grumpy New York billionaire boss versus Florida-sunshine assistant, stand-alone romantic comedy! If you like cupcakes, sparkly stickers, and hot guys in suits whose rigid routines get a hilarious shake-up, this book is for you! Happily ever after guaranteed!

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Perpetually Happy

The narrators are absolutely wonderful, bringing Grayson and Lexi to life. Lexi the ever optimistic happy person may have just gotten on the bad side of the stoic Grayson, yet he can’t get her off his mine. He views himself as the villain in his life always on the outside and keeps people at a distance, it is his coping mechanism. But slowly he sees the sunshine that Lexi brings and that her light may save him from the dark. The story is so compelling, engaging with the ups and downs of dealing with a man who is so introverted. Don’t forget about the laughs and Ahh moments. I can’t wait for more.

Hilarious

10/10 would recommend. Laughed hysterically a lot. LFC is a DISNEY ADULT!! Love it!!!

Fun

I loved the snappy dialog. The back story was fascinating and the ending was just adorable

So many opportunities to LOL

Enjoyed all the times this read left me with tears of laughter even with all the angst. Thanks to the author.

Still the most toxic characters

I read this as an ebook and though it makes me laugh and swoon, these two are still toxic AF. That said, the audiobook helped me learn to say names I did not know and the female voice artist did flawless character voices that were positively hilarious. Omg I laughed so hard. And my husband enjoyed the narrated spice because dudes.