Investigative journalist Georgia Ross is stranded in an airport while trying to get home after an exhausting overseas trip. The airline can’t rebook her until the morning and the person before her got the last room available in the hotel. When Gigi realizes that he’s the older brother of a childhood friend she strikes up a conversation that leads to her using his shower and then drinks in the lobby of the hotel. Alec Kim is handsome, intelligent, and they have amazing chemistry and Gigi does something she never does. She has a one night stand that is unforgettable. When morning comes Alec is distant, but treats her to a first class ticket home. When she sees flight attendants flutter around him, and fans with signs in the airport she realizes he was not only her childhood friends older brother but a very famous actor. She feels ridiculous, until he tracks her down…

This book was riveting. Then tension between these two was palpable. Gigi’s story that she was investigating was incredible, and Alec was almost too good to be true. I was hooked from the very first scene and was amazed at this “first time author’s” debut novel. I did find out that this author is actually Lauren Billings of the duo Christina Lauren and then wasn’t so surprised with how much I enjoyed this book. It was very different than a Christina Lauren novel though. It was filled with tension and I wasn’t sure if there was going to be an hea for our couple. It really read more mystery-fiction than romance, but regardless it was sooooo good!

What did I love about it? Well, the story Gigi was investigating was jaw-dropping and horrifying. Alec’s acting persona was interesting and added more drama to a drama-filled story. Their chemistry was page on fire type of chemistry. Their romance was emotional, connected, and did I say emotional? I was so caught up. I know I’ll be getting the audiobook soon just so I can see if I like it as much the second time around. I’m not sure I’ll live through those heat the sheets scenes though.

I love Christina Lauren novels, but you know what? I hope Ivy Owens has another riveting novel drop because I loved her solo writing style too. The bio said she wrote it during the pandemic but I hope she carves out the time to go solo again soon. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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