Just as free-spirited bookstore employee Cleo Davis faces closure of her beloved shop, the owner informs her it will continue as part of the successful Stephens chain. When the chain’s risk assessor, the very reserved, very attractive Mark Stephens, enters the store to look over her business plan, Cleo clashes with him right away. Oil and water have nothing on them.
Mark has always followed the rules. But the minute he steps into vibrant and spunky Cleo’s store, he knows he’s in trouble. One moment he’s in her “craft corner” painting bookends with kids, the next in a bidding war with Cleo at a charity auction. He can’t deny that opposites attract, and Cleo’s vivacious personality has him rethinking his life in more ways than one.
But when Cleo’s store officially becomes part of the bookstore chain, Mark will become her boss…and completely off limits.
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Summary
The Valentine Proposal by Viv Royce is a cute fun and clean romance. Cleo is a creative spirit that manages a book store. She had followed in her parent’s footsteps to be a lawyer but realized it was not her calling and did not fulfill her. This is the second book in the series so I am not sure if she left Boston in the first book. This book opens with her already managing the store.
The book store is not doing well and the owner is considering selling to the Stephens chain. Mark is the son of the owner and the risk analyzer to determine if they will buy the store.
Mark and Cleo feel a connection that both feel they cannot pursue as long as he is analyzing the store and he may be her boss if he decides to buy.
The author created some really cute scenes to bring out the personalities of both characters. I liked both of them very much. The author was able to bring out different characteristics of both of them so it was not just a physical thing. It was a sweet clean romance.
I hope we get some closure for Mark’s sister. It was very sad to watch her story through Mark’s eyes.
I would recommend this book if you are looking for an escape read. This would make a great beach read or just escaping during the holidays.
I received this book from Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review.
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