Thanks to Bold Stroke Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Carsten Taite’s books are always pure unadulterated magic, and this latest instalment from the queen of the lesfic legal thriller is no different. If I had to name one of my guilty pleasures it would be ANY Carsten Taite book. Out of Practice is quite simply pure escapement of the best kind. We have runaway brides, bridezillas and a wonderful, sensual romance between our main protagonists, Abby and Roxanne. Then there are the usual Taite hallmarks of great writing, witty banter and sexy characters you will inevitably fall in love with. If you are looking for a lesfic romance that is all about unrepressed sexuality and what it means to be a lesbian in the 21st century, look no further than Carsten Taite.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

Abby is a lawyer who law firm is becoming a success that she set up with her friends. They made a pact that each one of them will take time to go on vacation and it's her turn.

Roxanne blog is becoming a success that she do anything to keep that way.

When Abby and Roxanne meet they collide on the plane and they both on holiday a romance is form but when they return home they can't stop thinking about each other. Of course they do meet again and have a chance to be something more.

I have to admit that while I have read a few romance novels where the main characters are both males, this is my first with two female leads. Either I just haven't come across them, or there aren't as many around. It's a shame, as really what we are here for is the romance between two characters who make a great couple and that's certainly what Out of Practice is all about. This is the second in a series of books, I assume that there will be three in total. It worked fine as a standalone read.
Abby is a successful lawyer, after setting up in business with two of her friends she is finally able to indulge in the kind of thing that professionals who don't live in the US take for granted such as holidays. While she's planning on having solitude and the chance to get away from it all when she meets Roxanne all of that goes out the window. What starts out as a holiday romance soon develops into something more when the two meet up again back home.
I enjoyed this romance, although Abby was not looking for any kind of commitment and Roxanne was open to meeting her 'one' as soon as they met one another it became clear that it could well grow into something more.
I enjoyed Out of Practice and I'd be more than happy to give the other books in the series a go.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

'ARC generously provided by both NetGalley and The Publisher in exchange for a honest review'

**'All the best stories are epistemological journeys from ignorance or curiosity to knowledge and whatever...Also a book worth reading is an education of the heart.It's a creator of inwardness..'

Exciting and entertaining might not be the first words that comes to mind when chronicling 'OUT OF PRACTICE' to interested readers --- enlightening and indulgence are, i think. But, somehow, each word is ingrained in my exact description of it's overall premise.
For me being an avid fan of many of this author's previous books that always has that legal edge to her storytelling well, for this book #2 -- of her ongoing series, Ms.Taite's fan base will not be disappointed then will notice how persuasive she can be with the effectiveness of her storytelling and her keen awareness by just centering this entire storyline on Abby and her love interest. Who is one part of the 3 amigos from their law firm and her (Ms.Taite) still having time to include everyone else even her mom, with their own side stories --- also each giving encouragement, sound advise, relationship precaution and assisting on cases.
Falling in Love is so hard and can be difficult. But if both are willing to forgive, trust, sacrifice and admit all flaws & faults only then will it leads to that genuine commitment each wants.
Overall, this nicely woven story is a highly digestible and even enjoyable read for any interested readers -- especially those legal junkies and relationship buffs.

Wow, I asked to review this story out of the description, then I got I got curious about the author so I looked her up saw that I read the first installment and I liked it a lot, not surprising since both books are well written.

Having said that, I don't remember their ages so this was kinda of problem for me while reading. I like to paint the character physic in my head and age is huge factor to it.

the story thought was funny, I did not like how Rox handled the announcement, just because I dont believe this actually happens in life. but hey it worked well for the story.

I was irritated at first on how naive Rox was then I remembered that most of the time we do stuff without actually seeing the negative side that much. and I understood her. Tv is not her thing yet she tried, she trusted them when they're fucked up. Anyway. highly recommended.

thank you for the author and her team for the copy in exchange of my honest opinion

Another great read from Carsen Taite. Both leads came across as really likeable - I enjoyed watching them grow throughout the novel and get to a space where they both had the courage to allow themselves to be vulnerable. The wedding theme was interesting and funny, and it was nice seeing Campbell, Wynne and Grace again. I look forward to seeing what the author has in store for Grace in the next instalment of the series.

Generally, I really enjoy this author's books, although some have disappointed me a bit lately. I like the way she combines action and romance, most of the time involving legal issues. And the first book in this series, Practice Makes perfect, was one of the less interesting for me, so I didn't know what I was going to find in this one. To my surprise, happy surprise, this new episode is really fun and enjoyable, both from the point of view of action and romance.

It was unlikely that the two main characters could get to know each other, unless fate surprised them by traveling on the same plane, making them collide literally and coincidentally staying in a resort on a paradisiacal beach, in which they are going to have to spend a few days, for very different reasons. The author does not make them waste time, since they meet for the first time, they feel this attraction, and being in such a heavenly place, why doubt? And that would be perfect if it lasted, although they take it as a holiday fling, with no future or pretensions. And they do not exchange much personal information and then when they must return to real life, of course they will meet again.

I liked the pace of the story, the funny moments and especially the main couple. I love how they can't help feeling what they feel for each other, despite the mess they are in. And you can read this without having read the previous one, the main couple appears here but without much role.

As I said, this is definitely much better than the previous chapter. I highly recommend it.

I have really been enjoying Carsen Taite's recent work and have found this book no different. I really connected with both the main characters in Abby and Roxanne, who were interesting and likable. The interactions and banter between the two had me completely falling in love with the two.

The storyline was ok nothing earth shattering but found this to be ok because the characters were the heroes in this story. I am really enjoying following the three friends and am looking forward to the next book in the series, which I assume will focus on Grace.

I highly recommend this great fund read with the normal lawyer themes that you can rely on from Taite.