[Review] Teddy Spenser Isn't Looking for Love - Kim Fielding

Summary: Teddy Spenser spends his days selling design ideas to higher-ups, living or dying on each new pitch. Stodgy engineer types like Romeo Blue, his nemesis—if you can call someone who barely talks to you a nemesis—are a necessary evil. A cute necessary evil. 

Working together is bad enough, but when their boss puts them both on a  new, high-stakes project, “working together” suddenly means: 

--sitting uncomfortably close on the same plane

--staying in the same hotel room—with only one bed

--spending every waking minute together

Turns out Mr. Starched Shirt has some hidden depths, and it’s getting harder to ignore the spark Teddy feels with every brush of their hands, with every knowing look. He might not have been looking for this connection with Romeo, but will he ever be ready to let him go? (Pub Date: Dec 29, 2020)

 

Teddy can't get along with his colleague Romeo, but he has to or the big project of the company they work for won't go forward. When their boss informs them that the project needs funding and they'll have to pair up and defend it to the crazy rich woman who's considering doing it, they have no idea of the tests she'll put them through and how that will change their lives. 

 

This was a fun romantic comedy and I was surprised at how mild the sex scenes were. I'm not into reading them when they're too explicit, so this was right down my alley. I also liked how Teddy and Romeo are geniuses at what they do and they complement one another, but when they're working together it's a disaster. 

But innovation stops there. I think the book was mostly predictable and though it brought likable characters they never went beyond. It will please those looking for one more romance, it's a light read and, as I mentioned, it's fun too. But that's it. I also think the title is a little bit of a tease. It's true Teddy wasn't looking for love; having ended a pretty bad relationship, he just wants focus on his career. However, that was hardly the point of the story (which was okay when you think the downside of it would have been unneeded sappiness of his conundrum: "I love him so much but I can't!" I'm relieved we didn't have to read any of this, but I can't help but feel misled). 

It's nice and cute but could have been more fun and memorable. Just your average romance.

Honest review based on an ARC provided by Netgalley. Many thanks to the publisher for this opportunity.

Rating: 3 out of 5.