Hot Asset by Lauren Layne Series: #1
Published by Montlake Romance Publication Date: May 22nd 2018
Pages: 266
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Ian Bradley is the definition of a Wall Street hotshot: seven-figure salary, designer suits, and a corner office. His drive off the floor is just as potent. Every woman who knows him has felt the rush. But now heβs met his match in Lara McKenzieβa woman with the power to bring Ian to his knees.
An ambitious, whip-smart daughter of FBI agents, Lara is a rising star in fighting white-collar crime. Her latest caseβthe investigation of Ian Bradley for insider tradingβcould make her career. She knows a scoundrel when she sees one. Ian fits the bill: a cocky, ridiculously handsome bad boy with a slick swagger.
Sheβll do anything to prove heβs guilty. Heβll do anything to prove heβs not. But itβs only a matter of time before their fierce battle of wits gets oh so hot and personal. Now, taking down Ian has become more than business for Lara. Itβs become a pleasureβand thereβs more at risk than she ever dreamed.
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Lauren Layne writes an engaging story about hot, sexy guys who work on Wall Street. Β This fun story immediately drew me in. It has interesting characters, snappy dialogue and there is a lot of banter. This is the first book in the 21 Wall Street series and I can’t wait to read more.
Ian has fought hard for everything he has achieved. Β He is a Wall Street investor and enjoys his luxurious life. He has a great job, good friends and more woman than he can handle. Β Everything is going well until he learns the SEC is investigating him.
Lara has been assigned to investigate Ian for insider trader. Lara is a workaholic. Β She doesnβt have time to date, have fun or spend time with friends. When Lara meets Ian, she isnβt impressed with his success or his slick and cocky attitude. Ian is the exact opposite of Lara and not the type of man she is attracted to. Β After spending time with Ian, Lara starts to question the choices she has made in her in life. Ian makes Lara uncomfortable and makes her feel things she has never felt before.
This is a charming story with great dialogue and complex characters. I liked all of the characters and I especially enjoyed all the banter between Ian and his friends. The secondary characters are fun and entertaining.
