I’m looking for a guy in finance…and I’ve found him, Charlie Milford is a top tier book boyfriend!

I absolutely loved Business Casual, the whole Lovelight series is such a comfort series and BC kept that vibe going.

I had a feeling from the little snippets of Charlie we got in the other books that he would be my fave, and yep he definitely is and Nova girl, I loved her, she’s got this hard shell of an exterior but is just desperate not to disappoint those she loves.

I felt like Charlie and Nova fought hard (against their own insecurities) to get their HEA but it was so worth it, I just wanted to squeeze them both!

I didn’t want to see this series end, but this was the perfect finish for it and all the little moments we got from the previous couples was perfection 💖

Thank you NetGalley and BK Borison for the ARC

Oh my. This has been, in a word, exquisite.

To use a few more words : soft, cosy, tender, vulnerable, funny, witty.

I knew it would likely be my favourite in the Lovelight series from the very beginning, and I was right.

I was just in awe, over absolutely everything. The sounds, smells and visuals of Lovelight Farms and Inglewild, the characters, the romance.

This book made me squeel, and giggle, and gasp, and grin, and made me so grateful that I am a reader, and I get to experience this absolute DELIGHT.

In a way, I am a little sad that this series is over, but I could not imagine a more perfect conclusion, than Nova and Charlie's story. Two incredible characters, with such a beautiful love for each another, and so hot. The spice here was perfect too.

Overall, definitely exquisite.

“Forget-me-nots were always my favorite, and you’re kind of my favorite too.
I’ve never been anyone’s favorite.
Well, you’re mine.”

Devastating to know that this is the last book in the Lovelight Farms series but it could not have had a better ending. My heart has grown three sizes while reading this and I don’t know if I will ever recover (or if I even want to). The story is HOT, heartwarming, cosy, everything you could possibly want in a small town romance 💓

BK Borison really knows how to write complex characters that you cannot help falling in love with and in ‘Business casual’ it’s no different. Nova was not only an independent and badass FMC but she took charge in the bedroom and I LOVED IT. The things I would give to get a tattoo by Nova! It’s also not often you see the vulnerability and insecurities displayed by Charlie in an MMC but it was so well done. They both burrowed their way into my heart and I don’t think they are ever leaving 💓

The chemistry between Nova and Charlie was sizzling and I loved that the progression of their relationship felt so natural. Nova girl and Charlie boy might be my new favourite nicknames. I could read about the small town of Inglewild, the members of Lovelight Farms and the phone tree, FOREVER. And you best believe I will be back for a re-read!

BK Borison really outdid herself with this one. Having four amazing books in one series can be difficult but believe me BK Borison knocked it out of the park! Her books have only gotten better since Lovelight Farms (and SPICIER 🌶️👀) and I cannot wait to see what she comes out with next!

Thank you Netgalley and Panmacmillan for the advanced copy of Business casual! (My very first ARC and one I’ll remember forever🥹)

Lovelight Farms is one of my favourite series so I was highly anticipating the fourth and final book in it, and it did not disappoint! I think this may be my favourite of the four. I absolutely adored Charlie and Nova, both separately and together, and their actions and struggles were just so real to me.

I loved getting to revisit the characters of Lovelight, and seeing where they were in their lives as the series came to a close. Such a perfect way to end an already perfect series - I can't wait to re-read them all!

oh gosh, the ending of this book made me so damn emotional, lovelight farms became such a comfort read for me and this last chapter was the perfect wrap-up

as to our main characters - Nova and Charlie were so fun to read, their banter was like nothing from this series so far and I just had the best time with them, Charlie was a character I could relate to so so much and he has such a special place in my heart now, and Nova was just such a little badass, I absolutely fell in love with her (Charlie I get you bestie)

their story while fun was also such a quiet love that built so naturally between them, I absolutely adored seeing them develop and he honest with one another and I absolutely loved the third act of this book

thank you so much to Netgalley, Pan Macmillan and B.K. Borison for sending me this arc in exchange for my honest review

Thank you to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for this advanced copy of Business Casual.

Business Casual not only gave me allllll the ooey-gooey feelings, but made me desperate to visit Inglewild and be tattooed by Nova Porter.

Charlie and Nova are complete opposites: he’s a corporate-suit-and-tie kinda man, and Nova is a free spirited (and feisty) tattoo artist. They’re just friends - until Nova proposes one night together, no strings, then back to friendship. But it just doesn’t work like that in Inglewild; add in a meddling small town, some close quarters and a mischievous duckling and all bets are off.

The entirety of the Lovelight Farms series is TOO cute. Sickeningly adorable, and I’ve loved it. Business Casual is a close second fav in the series (Mixed Signals being my #1), and was such a wonderful way to wrap up everyone’s stories. I adore a sort of anthology romance where each book features characters from the author’s previous work, and Borison truly delivers on this. Can’t wait to read what she writes next!

I loved the previous books in the Lovelight Farm series and this did not disappoint! Charlie and Nova are complete opposites and have SO much chemistry. This was a really fun and romantic read - sad this series is over, B.K Borison is without a doubt an auto-buy author for me, can’t wait to read whatever she publishes next!

What a great series and a lovely ending. I loved the community of Inglewild and I do hope we get glimpses back in future books.
Charlie and Nova become more than friends but decide to hide the relationship, but how good a job are they doing?
I really enjoyed seeing how both of these characters gained in confidence throughout the book and how their relationship blossomed.
I just want to live in Inglewild and loved the supporting cast and getting to see how the other couples were getting along.
Could the book have been shorter? Yes, but it just meant I got to spend more time with the great characters.

This was my first Lovelighth farms read and I adored it. Perfect cozy, heartwarming romance to curl up with.

The story follows Nova, a tattoo artist who is trying to open up her own tattoo place in her hometown and Charlie, an investment banker, who is a friend/family and struggling to find his own happiness among these group of people. I really liked the way the individual struggles of both Nova and Charlie were portrayed. Each have their own struggles in personal and work life, but the way each support the other is so beautiful and their chemistry was undeniable from the get go. I could identify with both the characters, how Nova struggles to do everything on her own and not be a burden on others, and how Charlie is just looking for a place to truly belong, among people who want him to belong.

I'm really glad I was able to read this and now keen to read the first 3 books in the series to discover how the other couples (who also weave in and out throughout this story) came together.

Special thanks to Pan Macmillan and Netgalley for providing me an advance copy of the ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Nora and Charlie were adorable but also had all the sexy tension too!

Loved the friends with benefits to lovers trope! Charlie falls first and I loved the care taking moments too. He was a fabulous book boyfriend

As someone who suffers with imposter syndrome I could really relate to moments in this book.

Although this is book 4 of a series it absolutely can be read as a standalone.

REVIEW
cw: mentions of cheating and parental abandonment, ADHD, acute migraines, anxiety, imposter syndrome
When tattoo artist Nova Porter (Beckett's youngest sister) and Charlie Milford ( Stella's half-brother) allow the simmering chemistry between them to boil over, they agree it's for one night only. Their chemistry is amazing, but they vow not to let it affect their friendship. When both realise they want more nights together, but neither have time for an actual relationship, they come up with a plan. Keep it 'Business Casual' just for the month that Charlie is in Inglewild.

This book.

Oh. My. God! The chemistry.

THE.

CHEMISTRY!

How does each book in this GORGEOUS series just get better? I adored Charlie and Nova from the first page. Charlie has always been seen as the good-time guy. A people pleaser who's never serious about anything. Fun, loud. and gregarious. But we finally get to see just how incredibly thoughtful, sweet, and self-deprecating he is, and it was so beautifully told. He really was such a sweetheart, and I loved his POV at the wedding, especially when he spoke of his new family. I also loved his friendships with Caleb and Alex (Alvarez). I adore an MMC who is absolutely gone for the FMC, and Charlie was SO gone. But his feelings of inadequacy broke my heart, especially as a lot of it was tied to his father and his ADHD.
I completely empathised with Nova's imposter syndrome, and, while I appreciated her need to perfect her studio before letting her brother view it, seeing Beckett so hurt broke my heart. Nova's banter with Charlie was perfect. I loved how much she could tease him (in the best possible way), and they definitely shared a lot of similarities, particularly surrounding the themes of self-doubt and the fear of disappointing others.
As I've mentioned, Charlie and Nova's banter and chemistry were sublime from the start. But chapter seventeen. Oh. My! *fans self* As for the soft opening of Nova's studio? They were incendiary together. But it was during their quieter moments that I adored them the most. I particularly loved how supportive Charlie was of Nova, especially when she was sick, and how she slowly let him in. My heart absolutely burst at the cut fruit (trust me, you'll understand when you read it). And, as a fellow sufferer of acute migraines (usually ocular), I found the parts about Nova's pain particularly well-written. Meanwhile, Charlie's candour in chapter twenty-three was SO profoundly beautiful and left me sobbing. I also loved their text thread after Charlie returned to NYC.
I adored catching up with all of the other Lovelight Farm couples, as well as the rest of Inglewild's residents. One of my favourite scenes was when Layla confronted Charlie, under the guise of asking for his help. Charlie's reaction was priceless. I adored chapter nineteen, firstly because Charlie showed more of his vulnerable side to Nova, but mainly because the ending left me crying laughing. As for the following chapter? Well, that just made me adore Beckett even more. I also loved Charlie mediating between Beckett and Layla. Beckett was as Beckett as he always is (and I say that as THE highest compliment). I loved Lucy (Beckett and Nova's mum). She was so caring, and I particularly appreciated how much she looked out for Charlie. As for Nova's family's reaction when Charlie and Nova's relationship is eventually revealed (particularly Beckett's)? Chefs kiss.
How does each story in this GORGEOUS series just get better?! I've tried to do it justice in my review, but when I tell you I CHEERED and SWOONED so many times, especially reading chapters twenty-eight and twenty-nine. I'm STILL not over Charlie and Nova. Meanwhile, that epilogue? Seriously swoon-worthy. Nova and Charlie were SO STINKING CUTE TOGETHER (unapologetically not sorry for all of the caps in this review), but I'm not ready for this series to be over! Luka, Beckett, Caleb, and now Charlie are THE ultimate book boyfriends as far as I'm concerned.
Utter perfection.

Overall Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Heat Rating: 🔥🔥.5

*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own*

Overall Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Heat Rating: 🔥🔥.5

*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own*

Favourite Quotes:

“Alright, Nova girl. How do you want me?”
I arch an eyebrow. “Do you need instruction?”
He shrugs and starts undoing the buttons of his shirt, fingers working nimbly against the light blue material. “I don’t need it, but I like it. I’d like to hear you tell me what you want.”

“I’m going to take up most of the couch,” I warn.
I take up too much space, I want to tell her. I’m loud and sometimes I don’t know how to stop talking. I’m a lot and I know that. I can’t figure out how to make myself fit, but I’m trying. I promise I’m trying.
She shrugs. “I don’t need much room to be comfortable.”

“I like you, Nova, but I’ve got no f**king clue what normal looks like for us. I’m not being different on purpose. I’m just . . . I’m trying to hold myself together around you.”

If Caleb thinks I’m getting hard over Layla’s croissants, he might dropkick me in the nuts.

I’m starting to think the jokes and the comments and the ridiculousness he wraps himself in is compensation for something else. A way to hide.

“You can’t climb out the window,” I whisper, sounding hysterical.
“I can absolutely climb out this window,” he whisper-yells back. “I don’t want to die tonight.”
“You said you’re a grown-a$$ man.”
“A grown-a$$ man who is terrified of your brother, yes.”

For the first time in a long time, it feels like maybe it’s okay that I’m a work in progress. Just like my studio. Just like the little plants breaking through the soil and reaching for the sunlight. I’m trying, and maybe trying is enough.

I’ve never had someone to take care of before. I’m not sure I’ll be any good at it, but I’m going to do my best. For Nova.

Despite the ease with which he supports others, I don’t think Charlie has ever had someone do the same for him.

“I’ve never been anyone’s favorite,” he whispers.
“Well,” I say, feeling defensive. “You’re mine.”

“...He’s funny and he’s kind, and he’s ridiculous most of the time, but he only does it so he can see other people laugh. And he pushes himself to the edges and shrinks himself down to make himself seem more tolerable. But he doesn’t need to do that. He doesn’t need to break himself down into pieces. But I think—I think I made him do that too. I’m just as bad as everyone else because I took from him. Didn’t I? I asked for everything and what did I give him back? Not much. Not nearly enough.”

I absolutely loved this book. I have been in a book slump for about a month now and this is the book that has managed to get me out of it. The main characters in this book were amazing and they really made me love this series even more than I already did before. I cannot wait for more books by this author as I simply love the way that they write

“Asking for help doesn’t make you less deserving of anything you’ve already achieved on your own.”

First things first: I loved it
Charlie and Nova's story immediately took second place in my Lovelight ranking (I’m sorry, but Beckett will always have my heart). From a solely writing perspective, though, I'd say it's her best work yet. I love the chemistry between the two of them and their banter. They both acted so mature, which is something I often miss in romance books
AND! There is no “third act breakup”. Thank you for listening to your readers!

At first I didn't understand why I was so sad at the end of the book when we got to see all the couples live their HEA. But then I slowly realized that it's over now and the Inglewild series is complete.

B.K. Borison has managed to make me like small town romances, something I would have said was impossible a few years ago. She writes characters you can relate to so well and has become an “if she writes it, I'll read it” writer for me

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read it in advance. It was one of the books I was most looking forward to this year

This was added to my favourite romance books ever

I’ve read the first 3 books in the lovelight farm series the minute they were published and while mixed signals was my favourite book from the series before business casual, I JUST KNEW the moment i saw in the trope list “ black cat/ golden retriever” MAN I KNEW THIS WILL DESTROY ME FOREVER


Both Charlie and Nova were such relatable characters, with flaws and quirks that made me love them even more than it was possible ( highly unlikely because im their number one fan at this point) It was done in such a good manner and speed and everything was well connected and constructed in their relationship that i have no complaints NONE

I absolutely loved bk borison’s writing style. I loved how she made me cry from reading scenes that had no right being this VULNERABLE AND SO TREMENDOUSLY TRUE and how she blended the found family into the story. I think after Nova and Charlie, the found family is my favourite part of the book. ( honourable mentions to the goose of course 🤭) IT MADE ME WANT TO INSERT MYSELF INTO THE BOOK LIKE LITERALLY INSERT ME IN right now me i want to live there
BK Borison just got on my “if it’s written by then it’s good” because she slays every single damn time.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for the ARC 🫶🏻🫶🏻

I've heard that this is the last in the series which makes me sad but this was a lovely Grump/Sunshine to finish it off. Chapter 26 was so interesting and I would love to see this kinda change of pace in other books.

B.K. Borison has concluded her Lovelight series beautifully. This book is a great combination of all things cosy and spicy. Containing tropes of grumpy x sunshine, opposites attract, friends with benefits to lovers alongside cute, spicy, hilarious and vulnerable moments, it was so easy to both read and love this. Discovering this is part of the series makes so much sense as to why there were so many characters and a sense that somehow I was jumping in and was partly meant to know them – but how everyone’s story is told/reminded to the reader made it easy to follow and I felt right at home. This book could be read as a standalone, which I always like. I will be sure to check out the other stories because I enjoyed this so much.

I have rarely read a book where I have laughed out loud – and at more than one bit. This was one of them, I laughed so much reading this, never a dull moment! A lot of these moments were made up of the very wholesome but funny family which would have to be the second-best thing about this book besides the romance itself.

I love the maturity of Nova and Charlie, the way that if something bothers them they will come out with it even if it takes the other person to encourage them to open up. It is literally cleared up or resolved within a few chapters, if not the very same one (the longest unresolved moment is at the start where there are some miscommunications between them). This feels realistic, acting the age that they are. They are both so similar in that they believe they don’t deserve what they have or want but for different reasons: Nova feels she has to work all by herself to prove she’s capable; Charlie feels that his desire to be away from work and stay in Inglewild (or just any desire) is selfish of him and therefore undeserved. Both of them also struggle with the idea of disappointing someone if they fail. I see a bit of myself in both of them but mostly in Charlie.

I love Charlie so much, he is a huge green flag. There is a moment where Nova says she doesn’t know “what to with the information that Charlie recommends historical romance to his friends” – I know exactly what to do with that: MARRY HIM!!!

The only negative was I feel it jumped into things too quickly at the start of the book. I expected more of a buildup. But overall I did not mind.

Thank you B.K. Borison, Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for the digital ARC!

Oh where to start... I laugh, I cried and I cried a little more towards the end, because I knew I was visiting Inglewild for the last time *insert broken heart*. Business Casual tell us the story of Charlie and Nova, a reverse grumpy x sunshine, and believe when I tell you that they're going to steal your heart. Charlie is the perfect golden retrivier boyfriend who will melt your heart and also make you laugh. And Nova is a complex character with some struggles to overcome in her life.

This was the perfect ending for the lovelight series and I can't wait to see where B.K. Borison is going to lead us next.

This is a contemporary romance with a focus on friends-to-lovers dynamic, set in a small town, and featuring a tattoo artist as one of the main characters.

Well I didn't think anything could beat Beckett and his ducks but I was wrong, Charlie and Nova girl have captured my whole entire heart. I loved this book so much, I have adored the whole Lovelight Farms series but this has just rocketed to the top. I loved seeing Charlie find his rightful home in Inglewild and seeing the town accept him as one of their own, this is true small town romance for me and I ate it up. I also absolutely adore the Porter family and I want them to adopt me!

I am devastated this series is over but also very grateful for the hours of joy it has provided me with.

This is such a cute reversal of the grumpy/sunshine trope, and I loved it! This is a romance for the modern era, with it's superb story telling, gender-steroreotype-defying characters, and a recognisable concept relevant now. It is also surprisingly tender and sentimental. On a side note I really loved the descriptions in this, it felt visceral at points.

Another hit for this series, Business Casual continues to highlight the amazing writing prose that BK Borison does. I’d say it’s a 4.5 but I’ll round it to 5.

The banter is great, the two leads are characters you can really root for and the romance is swoons as always. I’m not going to lie, they didn’t quite knock off my all time favourite couple from this series but it’s a comfortable second!