I rated this book 4 stars because even though I wasn't as fussed on the second half, I really enjoyed the first part of the story. Jim (aka Jameson) and Emily are seated beside each other in first class after she's upgraded. There's definitely a spark between them and they spend most of the flight flirting and getting to know each other. After bad weather grounds their flight for the night, they decide to take it further and spend a night to remember together before parting ways in the morning. A year passes with Emily and Jameson thinking of their night of passion frequently until fate steps in and has Em finally landing her dream job at Miles Media where the CEO is, you guessed it, none other than Jim. Their relationship is pretty tumultuous with arguments happening just as often as the romance and I couldn't help but think what a HR nightmare that would be in real life. Here in fantasy land, it was no problemo.

Jameson finds it difficult to balance the two personas he wears: Jim, the funny, charming and relaxed guy when he was away from work and Jameson, the billionaire (naturally...) CEO of a media conglomerate who's known for being the opposite of Mr Niceguy. Emily finds it difficult to juggle her relationship with Jameson when he's ruthless and cold compared to the charismatic man she met on the plane. Add to that a competing media empire set on bringing Miles Media down, a possible traitor in their midst selling stories to the competitor and maintaining the boss/employee relationship and you have the main bits of the story.

I was really drawn in by the first half of the book. I thought the author did a great job of showing the two sides to Jameson and how he struggled with it himself. Emily gave as good as she got and the banter between them was witty, humorous and lively. I like that she had moved to New York to chase her career goals. I will warn other readers that Emily had been in a relationship for the first part of the book, but it was tied up pretty quickly and nothing dramatic happened between her and Jay in the meantime. He also had an ex that caused a tiny bit of drama as they were supposed to get back together. For those that like to know, there is a bit of an age gap between the main characters - I think it's a little over 10 years. It wasn't focussed on a lot which I was happy with. The secondary characters in the book were a great addition, especially the two friends Emily connects with at work.

Some of the sex scenes were off the chart hot. They were really well written with plenty of steam and intensity without being over the top and overtaking the story. Jameson was very jealous and possessive so those boxes are definitely ticked if that's your thing. His attention to Emily is borderline harassment. Delicious, delicious harassment, but harassment none-the-less. They argue with each other constantly, and I mean CONSTANTLY with big shouty capitals. More on this later. The dialogue was great. There was one scene where they went camping that was really entertaining, even if slightly unbelievable.

While I loved the first half of the book, the second section had a few problems for me. At times, there were some inconsistencies with the characters and Jameson in particular became almost unlikable for me in parts. At the start he was the typical bully-type character that's floating around everywhere at the moment which meant that sometimes he was a bit of a you-know-what. It was bearable so I could overlook that as well as that same old song you see in a stack of novels where the male lead is a player and used to women falling at his feet because of his money, looks, etc. In the second half of the story, he went from being a bit overbearing to full of jerkface territory, going out of his way to be cold and cruel. For him to behave like that and then be described as being incredibly selfless and sacrificing himself to protect Emily because he loved her so much? Nope and nope. This certainly didn't match where the plot had gone and seemed as though it was chucked in to excuse Jameson's deplorable behaviour. There was nowhere near as much grovelling from him as there should have been and even as he was trying to make amends throughout the book, he was still a douche canoe and trying to form a relationship because it suited him (while also being a borderline alcoholic, I'll add).

As for Emily, she goes from being feisty, independent and assertive (she was almost shrewish at times, as much as I hate using that word to describe women) to being an emotional mess that caved to Jameson and tried to make amends with him even though he was being horrid. At the start, he wanted her to submit and she wouldn't which made for a great battle but her feelings in the second half changed this and I felt it left her character lacking a bit compared to how strong she was. And seriously, there was so much crying from her at times that I'm pretty sure she was propping up Kleenex shares. The author tried to give us glimpses of Emily's strength as the book progressed, but to me it wasn't completely successful and I would have liked her to stick it to Jim a bit more unapologetically when he needed to hear it. That being said, it is a love story so I guess something had to give for their relationship to move on. Some bits in the book also didn't gel with Emily's character, e.g. being a reporter and having to be prompted to investigate a crime. Really?

As the plot and our couple's relationship moved along, I found the plot became a more lackluster compared to the dynamite that was the first half. I found myself thinking that things were becoming more and more ridiculous and without spoiling anything, the case that a main part of the plot revolved around ended up becoming almost nonexistent with a random direction and solution.

The other couple of things that had me taking a star off was the repetition and the massive amounts of back and forth. There were a few words and phrases the author favoured that were recycled throughout the book - I'm looking your way 'smirk' (my search told me 132 times! I don't recommend playing this as a shot game!), 'suction' kisses and 'slow and sexy smile'. As I mentioned above, Jameson and Emily were constantly fighting. As a result, a big chunk of the book was made up of them arguing, walking away from each other, looking like they were going to end it, feeling melancholy about how they relationship was going, pining for each other and then getting back together almost like nothing had happened for the whole thing to occur again. This especially bothered me with Jameson as he'd be a jerk and then act like it was all okay and wanted to see her again and when Emily would question this, he'd tell her not to be angry or basically tell her how to act or have a go at her for being angry or snappy. This made me a bit stabby as he started to come across as borderline abusive.

Some sections were from Jameson's point of view which I really enjoyed. His bits were put in bold and this grated on me a bit. I would have rathered normal text with just his name at the top, but no biggy. The book was a great length and entertaining, while mostly predictable. The writing was solid and while it seems as though I've hacked it to pieces above, it was entertaining and I really did enjoy the first half. I'd read this author again.

The Stopover from new to me author T.L. Swan, is an intriguing novel. The two main characters are refreshing; due to their attractiveness, clever banter, and ability to truly believe in love. Emily is a talented reporter, and after three long years of waiting, she is finally starting a new position with Miles Media. She is now a New Yorker and loving every minute of it. Jameson is the CEO of Miles Media. He is a workaholic and needs to run in order to alleviate the never ending stress that comes with his job. In addition, Jameson is a bit of a control freak and prefers a one night stand to a relationship.

A year ago, Emily and Jim (Jameson is his real name), met in first class on a plane headed to New York. Due to poor weather, they were rerouted to Boston. The chemistry between them was electric and the night they spent together was beyond steamy. Although they never exchanged any personal information, they thought about each other constantly. So when Emily shows up on Jameson's turf, they are both equally surprised. They begin seeing each other secretly and the sex is amazing. Lust evolves into love very quickly, however, there is a mole in Jameson's organization and Emily is right in the thick of it.

This is an exciting and slightly emotional novel. I love office romances, and Ms. Swan completely whisked me away into all things corporate. When Emily's world was collapsing, her spunk and determination was truly remarkable. My heart truly ached for her. Jameson's inability to see what was right in front of his face made him difficult character to like. The secondary characters added a lot of personality to plot. This is the first book from the author's brand new series, The Miles High Club, and it can be enjoyed as a standalone.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

OH LORD!!! Right from the bat I could tell I was going to LOVE this book! It’s one of those you just read a couple of pages of, and then instantly know you never want it to end! Hands down - this is easily one of my favourites reads of 2019.

It's fate that brings Jameson and Emily together, and then reunites them a year later – both are taken aback! What follows is a story you'll definitely enjoy! The banter between the two of them totally reeled me in, I absolutely loved it!

So good, I even bought the audiobook, and that very rarely happens!! 5 stars for sure!

Looking forward to Tristan’s story in the second book of the series – The Takeover.

I'm not sure how I feel about Emily and Jameson. He was really alpha, like a bit over kill. The book in general was good but I did have some issues with the main characters.

This is the first book I've read by T.L. Swan, and it definitely was not what I was expecting!

The story follows Emily and Jameson, who met after she's been upgraded to first class on a flight back from London, and have an incredible night together (honestly the kind of diverted flight situation that you can only dream of experiencing). After parting ways and thinking they'll never see each other again, Emily comes to find out "Jim" is actually Jameson, the CEO of the media company she just got a job with. Of course drama and steam ensue!

This is not the typically kind of book that I read, and I would classify this as a kind of "junk food" or an in-between read; not something that I want to read all the time but when I do it's enjoyable enough for a time. If you think too hard about it, you can find quite a few issues with plot and get annoyed with the characters easily, but if you just enjoy it for a light, easy, and steamy read then you're good! There's just enough to make you care about the characters and keep things moving between bedroom (or boardroom!) scenes; but again, only if you don't take it too seriously! The characters act incredibly immature (their interactions will give you whiplash), and let's be honest the healthiest part of their relationship was the running they did through Central Park. I've never read 50 Shades, but I feel like this is a kind of watered down version? If I had to guess.

At first I wasn't sure about the length (and honestly it could be seriously trimmed down), but it's an easy enough read that it flew by. If you like controlling men who have their sweet moments (I would call him controlling, not an "alpha male", he was a bit too problematic for that title in my opinion), and have a willing suspension of disbelief that can handle a very unrealistic story line, then this book is for you! Again, I don't mean any of this in a bad way, but I can absolutely see why some people DNF/did not like this book, and why some people loved it.

This book isn't for everyone, but it did act as a nice in-between books kind of book that didn't require too much mental energy! I think enjoying this book is just about setting your expectations at the right level, and that level is "literary junk food".

And honestly, I enjoyed the brothers enough that I would read the next in the series if the the timing was right!

DNF. Obviously I'm in the minority, but I just couldn't get into The Stopover at all. I didn't like or connect with either Emily or Jamison. He's a jerk and she's a nitwit. Seriously, she wanted a job only at Miles Media for forever, and has been applying for jobs there for 3 years, and doesn't know who the CEO is or done any research on the company? As a journalist? I think maybe I'm just done with the erotic romances. They were either fighting or f***ing, and it felt repetitive and boring to me. I've enjoyed previous books by this author, so it could just be a me issue, or poor timing, but this one just didn't do it for me.

I enjoyed this. Good romance, sexy, had enough plot to keep it going. I did get tired of them always fighting and then making up. It got repetitive. In conclusion, not great literature (which I don't think anyone expects) but a good fun read.

I enjoyed this I loved the fact the main character was a strong female for a change, rather than the usual seems strong but ends up submissive within the blink of an eye. It wasn’t overly unrealistic and I loved the mix of humour and tension. Great supporting characters. An all round entertaining, steamy and fun read

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

I really enjoyed this book! The rich powerful business man is becoming a cliche but this book was well written. The female lead was a strong, hilarious woman who knew what she wanted rather than the submissive type you seem to come across in this genre. The male lead also made me laugh out loud at times, especially the camping trip!

Emily and Jameson meet when they sit together on a plane, then they are delayed because of weather and spend a very hot night together. Jameson is CEO of Miles Media and a workaholic and he is definitely not into relationship's or commitment. Emily has never had a one night stand but decides to have one with Jameson but she never hears from Jameson again. They meet one year later when Emily gets a job at Miles Media and they are both shocked to see each other, but she is not the same person that she used to be as she now has responsibilities. What will happen next, will they be able to stay away from each other when they have such strong chemistry and connection and they have thought of each other often and there night together. Wow what a great start to a new series, I can't wait to read the next book. I have read every book that T L Swans has written and I have loved every single one, I definitely recommend you read this book and others by this amazing author.

I just finished the Stopover, By TL Swan. This is the first book that I have read by TL Swan and I am reading it in exchange for an honest review. The book starts out pretty strong with a chance in counter by Jim and Emily on an airplane. I really liked Emily at the very beginning. Their first encounter is a true one and done. It happens early on in the book and they don't see each other again for quite some time. We they run into each other again, both are not exactly sure how to act. I wasn’t sure exactly where it was going to go but I was enjoying the ride, then there was a twist between Jameson and his old fiancee that I wasn’t expecting and really truly didn’t even feel like Jamison was the person that was having this encounter. I understand the reason the author threw in this old relationship, but I felt it really made Jameson an unlikable character. His internal dialogue kept saying he didn't want to hurt Claudia, but I thought the way he handled that situation made him extremely unlikable. It was a scene that made me lay down the book for about 8 hours and I do know that normally I don’t put a book down, I am one of those people that will read till 3 o’clock in the morning to finish a book I’m really enjoying. After picking the book back up, it really took some twists and turns and made me continue to dislike Jameson more and more Emily starting to become a doormat, like the only thing in her life was Jameson loving her. I do think that the author tried very hard at the end to redeem the story to make sure I liked the characters again. And I really did like the idea of the plot everything was there it just didn’t quite come together for me. That said, it was well written, the author knows how to write. So 3.25 stars. Not my cup of tea, but many others might like it.

I voluntarily read this ARC for an honest review - all thoughts and opinions are mine and unbiased

I loved this book ! Couldn't put it down - grabbed me from the off
I loved the sparky dialogue - a strong female character and alpha male - an explosive combination!!

A great read

Refreshingly pleasant. I really enjoyed reading this. Most romance novels are too cheesy or unrealistic and this was neither of those.

Oh my....I really loved this book! There is just something about the uptight, afraid to commit CEO trope that gets me every time and this one did not disappoint. Emily and Jameson meet on a flight to New York and enjoy a wild night together due to an weather related "Stopover" in Boston. They do not share last names or numbers, but we come to realize the night together meant more to both than a one night stand. They meet again a year later when Emily gets her dream job at Miles Media, where Jameson is CEO.
I enjoyed the banter between Jameson and Emily and while "Jay", "Jim" or Jameson could really be a stubborn jerk, Emily did not put up with any of it....in fact she gave it back just as good. The growing relationship kept me engaged as well as the sub-plot around the media wars and news stories being sold to the competitor.
At times the book felt like it was going on a little to long, but when was all said and done, it was time well spent getting to know Jameson and Emily and letting their relationship ride that roller coaster of love.

Emily gets upgraded on her flight from London to New York where she sits never to the charming Jim. Champagne, flirting, more champagne and more flirting leads to a one night stand! Fast forward a year and Emily can’t stop thinking about that night and when she starts her new job she is in for a big surprise!
Oh this was brilliant, a great mix of love, romance, fun and some hot sex thrown in without being over the top! Can’t wait for the next one now! Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

The StopOver by TL Swan is a fantastic read that I give five stars! This gave me all the feels and I love Jameson Miles- he’s the moody alpha book boyfriend that you will just fall in love with. Emily Foster is waiting in line at the airport on her way to NYC for a job interview and then home after attending a wedding of friend. She had a terrible time after seeing her ex all over his new girl. She’s having a bad day and is dressed to relax and just get to NYC for the job interview for her dream job. Then some jerk freaks out and throws her luggage and she is just over it, luckily the airline steps in and upgrades her to first class. She is hoping for a window seat but she sees a handsome man already there. That man gets up and helps her with luggage and lets her have the window seat. After some great flirting and conversation, they make a deal. Emily finds herself having a little fun and meets Jim on the flight. She goes to her interview and there is more mystery left from there. James Miles is head of Miles Media and has been working hard all his life. He’s always putting life on hold for work. This book is full of great characters and hot steamy scenes. It made me laugh and cry. Its so good and I can’t wait for the next one.

5 STARS for The Stopover by T L Swan

ARC received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are my own & have not been influenced in any way.

Thank you so much NG for helping me discover this amazing author. Not only is this book a favorite genre ( chance meeting / separation / secondary chance meeting ) but it is everything I look for in an amazing romantic read !!!

Excellent job on the cover & book blurb as it immediately drew me in as something I would love to read ! I DID - it was such an awesome off the charts read!!

Here is what I totally love about this book ❤️

Snarky & strong heroine - absolutely loved Emily !! Totally loved that Emily was so NOT impressed with Jay / Jim / Jameson’s wealth
Successful billionaire hero - who can’t seem to get his act together in “love” at least he comes with baggage ....
Great secondary characters who I also hope get books
Interesting character development & plot ( some twists & turns I did not see coming )
Angst & more ANGST ( you may need a tissue or two at times )
Laugh out loud - funny dialog with some really clever one liners !!
Swoon worthy HEA ❤️

This book is so entertaining I read in just one sitting - loved it & would highly recommend it !!

TL Swan has been added to my TBR author list & I have since started Mr. Master in her backlog of titles. I have a feeling I will be one clicking several back titles !!

Wow! I was looking for a quick read that would keep me hooked and this was perfect! It took all of my emotions on a rollercoaster ride to the point that there were times I was truly unsure of what was going to happen next! I can’t wait to read what’s next by T L Swan!

<b> 3 stars </b>

I thought it was an okay book. It has a promising storyline, but at times I thought it was unrealistic and didn't make sense.

The main characters lacked development and were either fighting or having sex. Therefore I would recommend this book to readers who are looking for a hot read rather than a romance book.

I was hot and cold about Jameson, couldn't decide if I liked him or not. and sometimes I couldn't relate to Emily's actions. Like who can be indifferent when they see their boyfriend hugging their ex-fiancee. Also, I thought there was too much fighting between the main characters. I can't imagine grown-ups who act like that, it felt like I was reading a book about teenagers. I ended up liking the side characters more than the main ones.

I have to admit, the angst near the end made me really emotional so there's that.

~ I received an e-copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first of many TL Swan books for me. The Stopover was a pleasant surprise for me. Instantly taken in by the cover and blurb, I expected a fun romp. I expected wild sex and maybe an enjoyable storyline. Boy was I lowballing T L Swan!

The Stopover was sexy. It's hot. It has an enjoyable storyline as well. It is also an emotional upheaval and a frustrating experience rolled into a sexy whirlwind romance with an ahole of epic proportions. These two are snarky and bitter at times. They are real "New Yorkers" though one is a transplant. I love their chemistry and the push pull between them is addictive. If you aren't at least a closeted Jameson fan by the end of this novel, then you haven't actually read it! I have a hankering for the other Miles brothers now. It's a terrible addiction being given a taste and taunted with other options.