Review: Hot Asset by Lauren Layne

A sexy agent hounds Wall Street’s hottest new wolf in an exhilarating novel from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne.

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 he’s met his match in Lara McKenzie—a 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 case—the investigation of Ian Bradley for insider trading—could 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.

She’ll do anything to prove he’s guilty. He’ll do anything to prove he’s not. But it’s 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. It’s become a pleasure—and there’s more at risk than she ever dreamed.

Kindle Edition, 1st edition, 266 pages

Published May 22nd 2018 by Montlake Romance
Series: 21 Wall Street #1

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Kristine's Thoughts:

Lauren Layne is one of my guilty pleasure authors. I read all of her books and always look forward to when her next one will come out. The spring was not a good one for me this year and I somehow missed the release of this brand new series. Better late than never right?!??

Fans of Lauren Layne are not strangers to an office setting but in Hot Asset we are taken to Wall Street where suits and money run the show. Ian is a self made, successful professional who is being investigated for insider trading by an SEC agent, Lara. In normal circumstances these two would be mortal enemies but not in this case. There was an underlying attraction and forbidden chemistry to go along with their love/hate relationship. I've said it before and I'll say it again, anticipation is everything in these books and Layne knows how to pen it perfectly.

This book showcases all of the things that I love best about Lauren Layne's writing. The office and friend dynamic was a joy to read and it was a pleasure getting to know all the characters that I am sure will eventually shine with their own book and story. The banter and wit between the characters, not just Ian and Lara, was signature Lauren Layne. Something I look forward to in each and every one of her books. Lastly, she provides the perfect amount of well timed story and sexy time to satisfy all fans of this genre.

I cannot wait to get back to 21 Wall Street for the next instalment in this series. The characters already feel like friends and I'm itching to read their stories.

About the Author

Lauren Layne is the New York Times bestselling author of romantic comedies. She lives in New York City with her husband.

A former e-commerce and web marketing manager from Seattle, Lauren relocated to New York City in 2011 to pursue a full-time writing career. She signed with her agent in 2012, and her first book was published in summer of 2013. Since then, she's written over two dozen books, hitting the USA TODAY, New York Times, iBooks, and Amazon bestseller lists.

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