Series : N/A
Released : 12th February 2019
Publisher: Self Published
.... The Blurb ....
After two years of taking care of her heartbroken father, Evie needs a new start. Leaving the States and following her sister to Australia to work as the personal assistant of rugby star Xavier – The Beast – Stevens seems like the right kind of distraction.
Tall, muscled and devilishly handsome, Xavier is the lov’ em and leav’ em kind of guy. He never forgets a girl’s name because he never bothers to remember it in the first place.
Evie soon realizes that being Xavier’s assistant is a 24/7 job; the man seems unwilling to even set an alarm for himself.
As she watches him move from one woman to the next, Evie is glad that her heart is safe from his attention. After all, she’s a far cry from the size zero models he usually takes to his bed.
But soon being around Xavier doesn’t feel like a job, and seeing him walk around his apartment half naked all the time isn’t helping either. Evie knows that giving in to her attraction will lead to heartbreak, but when Xavier starts treating her as more than just his assistant, resisting his charms seems like an impossible task.
.... My Thoughts ...
In Short
- Cora's writing really pulled me in.
- I enjoyed it being from both POVs and it helped me connect with both characters.
- Both Evie and Xavier have me feeling conflicted.
- The story line was well paced.
- I enjoyed it being from both POVs and it helped me connect with both characters.
- Both Evie and Xavier have me feeling conflicted.
- The story line was well paced.
In Long
This was my first book by Cora and I absolutely loved her writing and will be making sure I read more of her books.
Despite really disliking most of Xavier's character and actions I found myself still enjoying spending time with him, especially with Evie. Together they had me smiling at many scenes, their banter hilarious and cheeky. I think this was credit to Cora's writing because usually if I dislike a main character I won't enjoy the book.
Oh Evie, I had a love hate relationship with her throughout this book. She felt very real to me and I think a lot of people could relate to her. However I felt maybe Cora did wrong by making Evie a size 12 but talking as if she was three/four sizes bigger. Yes I totally understand being around size zero figures that a lot of girls, including myself, would feel how she did. However I felt too much was put on about her weight, all the time there were references and this was never used in a positive manner and too regular for me. I didn't really feel there was any conclusion or any good messages came from her issues with her weight which is a missed opportunity, I can see what Cora tried to do and in a way she did but there was also not a complete picture, I wanted to see her work through things. Even scenes with Xavier never seems overly positive, a size 12 isn't fat but NO ONE every said that. That aside I liked Evie's character, she was perfect for this story and I couldn't get enough of her.
I felt there was a missed chance between Evie and her sister, I would have loved for a better bond between these two and more scenes where there is something other than bitchiness from Fiona. She felt very plain apart from either being as bad as Xavier at being heartless or not being happy with Evie
That aside I really enjoyed this story, it kept me engaged throughout, it never felt too slow and things felt well paced. I can't wait to read more by Cora.
Final Thoughts
Only Work, No Play was different to what I expected but a pleasant surprise. I really enjoyed Evie and Xaviers story and struggled to put the book down.
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