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Slices of Pi #1
Even Odds
Geeky meets kinky in this first deliciously sexy novel in the Slices of Pi series by RITA-nominated author Elia Winters, which follows the romantic rendezvous of the employees at PI Games, a gaming company based out of sultry Florida.
As a design manager at PI Games, Isabel Suarez is no stranger to the struggles of being a woman in a male-dominated industry. But when her team attends a gaming convention on the other side of the country, she figures there’s no harm in putting aside her professional demeanor for one weekend to participate in a risqué scavenger hunt. Why shouldn’t she let loose and have a little fun?
A careless romp soon turns into more, however, when Isabel ends up having a fling with Caleb Portland, an artist and animator, without knowing he has just been hired to partner with her at her company—and Caleb can’t bring himself to tell her. When they end up coworkers a few weeks later, they need to find a way to work together and keep things strictly professional. Caleb doesn’t want to take on a relationship and risk failure. Isabel doesn’t want to risk ruining the professional reputation she’s worked so hard to develop. But when faced with the undeniable sizzling chemistry between them, will either of them be able to resist temptation?
A sexy and witty tale of romance and modern workplace politics, Even Odds is the latest winning entry in Elia Winters’ unique and well-loved erotic novels
As a design manager at PI Games, Isabel Suarez is no stranger to the struggles of being a woman in a male-dominated industry. But when her team attends a gaming convention on the other side of the country, she figures there’s no harm in putting aside her professional demeanor for one weekend to participate in a risqué scavenger hunt. Why shouldn’t she let loose and have a little fun?
A careless romp soon turns into more, however, when Isabel ends up having a fling with Caleb Portland, an artist and animator, without knowing he has just been hired to partner with her at her company—and Caleb can’t bring himself to tell her. When they end up coworkers a few weeks later, they need to find a way to work together and keep things strictly professional. Caleb doesn’t want to take on a relationship and risk failure. Isabel doesn’t want to risk ruining the professional reputation she’s worked so hard to develop. But when faced with the undeniable sizzling chemistry between them, will either of them be able to resist temptation?
A sexy and witty tale of romance and modern workplace politics, Even Odds is the latest winning entry in Elia Winters’ unique and well-loved erotic novels
304 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 4, 2016
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About the author
Elia Winters
16 books366 followersElia Winters is a fat, tattooed, polyamorous bisexual who loves petting cats and fighting the patriarchy. She holds a Master’s degree in English Literature and teaches at a small rural high school, where she also runs the drama club. In her spare time, she is equally likely to be found playing tabletop games, kneading bread, cross-stitching, or binge-watching Marie Kondo. A sex educator and kink-positive feminist, Elia reviews sex toys, speaks at kink conventions, and writes geeky, kinky, cozy erotic romance. She currently lives in western Massachusetts with her loving husband and their weird pets.
In addition to her official website, you can also find Elia on Twitter and Facebook.
In addition to her official website, you can also find Elia on Twitter and Facebook.
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June 14, 2016
As a gamer myself I was really looking forward to this. I did enjoy the gaming references and the setting. Where I found myself wanting more was in the romance. Caleb and Isabel meet at a gaming convention and hit if off. Isabel does something that is out of character for her and has a fling with him only to later come across him after he gets hired at PI Games. I liked them together but I didn't feel they got a chance to grow and gain depth to the relationship beyond physical. They had some very sexy moments. There definitely wasn't a lack there. I liked Isabel's personality. She knows her mind and what she wants out of life. Caleb was still trying to settle his place in the world but seems to find it at PI. Safety: No OW/OM/Sharing. They use condoms. Neither are Vs. No rape/abuse. There is pushing away.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
August 7, 2016
I read romance, but I rarely review it unless there's something that's well done or stands out from a crowd. This has both.
Isabel Suarez has a senior role at a game development company, but is looking forward to blowing off some steam at an out-of-state gaming convention that she's attending with some of her co-workers. They're there to run a booth, but they're also expected to have fun while not acting in a professional capacity. She does something a bit out of character for her and joins in with a scavenger hunt with her male co-workers with some of the items involving hooking up with people at the convention. This provides the impetus for her to act on her attraction to a man she's met at the con, an artist named Caleb Portland, and they end up having a fling, but both of them have far deeper feelings.
However, Caleb hasn't told her that he had applied for a job at Isabel's company (he doesn't think he's got it; he has though) and Isabel hasn't told him that she basically hooked up with him for a bet (the scavenger hunt). The other thing that hasn't come up is that Isabel has had a past very poor experience with workplace sexual harassment resulting from a previous work relationship gone bad. So this pair have started their relationship by sailing into a sea of icebergs. (I'm sorry, don't hit me).
Bad puns aside, this is really well done. The gaming references are pretty good, the convention is a pretty good representation of what they're like, and the workplace is done well, particularly with the HR issues. The sex scenes are also pretty hot; for someone who doesn't really do relationships, Isabel knows what she wants. The book also turns some common romance tropes on their head. It's normally the man that gets with the woman based on a bet, and it's normally her pride that gets hurt when she finds out. It's also normally the woman that joins a company only to find out that she's slept with someone there already. You also normally never see any sensitivity to workplace sexual harassment in romance books, and this one explores it as much as a light romance is going to.
Isabel Suarez has a senior role at a game development company, but is looking forward to blowing off some steam at an out-of-state gaming convention that she's attending with some of her co-workers. They're there to run a booth, but they're also expected to have fun while not acting in a professional capacity. She does something a bit out of character for her and joins in with a scavenger hunt with her male co-workers with some of the items involving hooking up with people at the convention. This provides the impetus for her to act on her attraction to a man she's met at the con, an artist named Caleb Portland, and they end up having a fling, but both of them have far deeper feelings.
However, Caleb hasn't told her that he had applied for a job at Isabel's company (he doesn't think he's got it; he has though) and Isabel hasn't told him that she basically hooked up with him for a bet (the scavenger hunt). The other thing that hasn't come up is that Isabel has had a past very poor experience with workplace sexual harassment resulting from a previous work relationship gone bad. So this pair have started their relationship by sailing into a sea of icebergs. (I'm sorry, don't hit me).
Bad puns aside, this is really well done. The gaming references are pretty good, the convention is a pretty good representation of what they're like, and the workplace is done well, particularly with the HR issues. The sex scenes are also pretty hot; for someone who doesn't really do relationships, Isabel knows what she wants. The book also turns some common romance tropes on their head. It's normally the man that gets with the woman based on a bet, and it's normally her pride that gets hurt when she finds out. It's also normally the woman that joins a company only to find out that she's slept with someone there already. You also normally never see any sensitivity to workplace sexual harassment in romance books, and this one explores it as much as a light romance is going to.
August 7, 2016
This was my first Elia Winters’ book and I have to say I was mighty impressed. In Even Odds, Isabel lets loose while at a gamer convention and finds herself indulging in a few days of frisky behavior with Caleb. It was only supposed to last a few days and it wasn’t supposed to affect the way her co-workers saw her. But that was all about to change when the latest employee at PI Games turns out to be her convention-fling, Caleb.
One is afraid of being made a fool of (again), while the other is worried that a relationship will affect her career. In a battle of wills and sexy good times, Caleb and Isabel discover that staying away from each other isn’t an option.
I really, really enjoyed this fun and quirky romance. I have been reading far more erotic romances lately and this was so refreshing. Although I’m not a geeky girl, I do have to say that I am sort of in love with the nerdy heroines. There is something about the underdog getting the guy that I just adore. I loved that Caleb was a bit gun shy about jumping into a relationship as well. Sometimes we all need a break from the alphas and settle into a sweet romance.
Very excited to continue on with this series.
One is afraid of being made a fool of (again), while the other is worried that a relationship will affect her career. In a battle of wills and sexy good times, Caleb and Isabel discover that staying away from each other isn’t an option.
I really, really enjoyed this fun and quirky romance. I have been reading far more erotic romances lately and this was so refreshing. Although I’m not a geeky girl, I do have to say that I am sort of in love with the nerdy heroines. There is something about the underdog getting the guy that I just adore. I loved that Caleb was a bit gun shy about jumping into a relationship as well. Sometimes we all need a break from the alphas and settle into a sweet romance.
Very excited to continue on with this series.
October 28, 2016
3.5
Another good romance. Perhaps I should stop being so surprised…?
Isabel Suarez is a design manager at a games company, dealing with the struggles of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, which translates in her downplaying her femininity and donning a strong professional demeanour to keep everyone at bay. That is until she attends a gaming convention where she decides to let ‘her hair down’ and participate in a scavenger hunt. She meets Caleb and they have a wild fling. Little do they know that Caleb is going to become her new colleague...
Nothing special so far apart that I’m geeky and a story with geeks would interest me :O) No, what I really liked was the characterisation. Both protagonists were interesting, each dealing various issues and their attraction for each other - Isabel with her fear of ruining her career, Caleb mistrusting going into a relationship after a bad experience and a series of failed endeavours.
Winters adds the theme of sexual harassment at work as an undercurrent throughout the story. One of Isabel’s colleague continually makes jokes about her, but is it friendly banter or something worse? It is insidious and difficult sometimes to pinpoint. Yes, to the reader, it is clearly unacceptable, but after Isabel’s previous experience where she wasn’t defended properly by her then employer, it makes sense that she would be unsure. I did appreciate how this was addressed, Caleb supporting Isabel but letting her fight her own battle. It was perhaps a little ‘too easy’ in its solution but the book deserves brownie points just for bringing the issue to the fore.
A light and entertaining story, well executed, and with likeable characters.
Another good romance. Perhaps I should stop being so surprised…?
Isabel Suarez is a design manager at a games company, dealing with the struggles of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, which translates in her downplaying her femininity and donning a strong professional demeanour to keep everyone at bay. That is until she attends a gaming convention where she decides to let ‘her hair down’ and participate in a scavenger hunt. She meets Caleb and they have a wild fling. Little do they know that Caleb is going to become her new colleague...
Nothing special so far apart that I’m geeky and a story with geeks would interest me :O) No, what I really liked was the characterisation. Both protagonists were interesting, each dealing various issues and their attraction for each other - Isabel with her fear of ruining her career, Caleb mistrusting going into a relationship after a bad experience and a series of failed endeavours.
Winters adds the theme of sexual harassment at work as an undercurrent throughout the story. One of Isabel’s colleague continually makes jokes about her, but is it friendly banter or something worse? It is insidious and difficult sometimes to pinpoint. Yes, to the reader, it is clearly unacceptable, but after Isabel’s previous experience where she wasn’t defended properly by her then employer, it makes sense that she would be unsure. I did appreciate how this was addressed, Caleb supporting Isabel but letting her fight her own battle. It was perhaps a little ‘too easy’ in its solution but the book deserves brownie points just for bringing the issue to the fore.
A light and entertaining story, well executed, and with likeable characters.
July 8, 2016
Elia Winters new series, Slices of Pi, starts off with Even Odds, a sexy tale of two people who connect over their love of gaming but then have to face real world consequences. Isabel left her previous job in the gaming industry due to a sexual harassment complaint that was never properly addressed. In a male dominated world like that of video games, she’s had a hard time being taken seriously (even though she is a kickass player) and at her current workplace, PI Games, she plays down her sexuality. She dresses in nondescript clothes and is careful to stay out of conversations that might lead to discussions about her personal life. When she travels with some of her work colleagues to Boston for a conference, she decides it’s time to let loose a little, and when the guys tells her about a little extra contest they like to play (that includes some sexual antics on the side), she’s determined to make up for her dry spell and play the game too. Meeting Caleb, a fun and smart designer gives her the chance to follow through on some of the sexier antics on the contest card, but without the worry that it will come back to haunt her when they return to Florida. But, as luck or fate would have it, Caleb turns out to be their new hire at PI Games. Stuck between her attraction to Caleb and her determination to keep things under wraps at work, Isabel finds that it’s not so much fun to have to hide their affair, especially as things take a more emotional turn. Can Isabel find the right balance that will make them both happy, personally and professionally?
I really enjoyed this story! At its heart it’s definitely an erotic romance as the scenes where Caleb and Isabel first hook up together at the conference are super sexy and plentiful! Part of the appeal of the situation for both of them is that they know it’s just a weekend thing. Caleb has some issues with commitment, after being cheated on by an ex and keeping his heart guarded as a result. Isabel has a very strict policy of not getting involved with someone at work after a previous relationship meltdown and being harassed by a former colleague. This chance for both of them to let loose and have a little fun is a long time coming and they definitely make it worth their while! But at the end of their time together things go a bit awry and they don’t part on the best of terms. When Caleb shows up unexpectedly in Florida as the newly hired art designer for PI Games, Isabel can’t decide if she’s freaked out (that her secret sex life is going to be outed!) or turned on by the idea that she and Caleb could have something just as fresh and exciting as their time in Boston. Fortunately, Caleb is just as decent a guy as he was in Boston – he has no desire to make Isabel’s life uncomfortable and he’s not going to share anything about their affair at the con. As they start to work together, they find their attraction to each other is still very strong and it’s not long before they take advantage of it to continue where they left off. But Caleb wants more than to be Isabel’s dirty little secret – though he still fears the big C (commitment) he discovers that just sleeping with Isabel occasionally is no longer enough. And Isabel’s feelings for Caleb are growing stronger too. They’ll have to work together to find a compromise.
While the super sexy romance is the main focus of the story, the reality of Isabel’s difficulties working in a male dominated industry are not overlooked. The sexual harassment case that resulted in her leaving her first job changed her character and her approach to things. She’s much more conservative and sometimes uncomfortable with some of the conversations around her. And it’s not until Caleb joins their staff that she realizes she’s been the target of some subtle harassment from her co-worker Lloyd. Some of his words and actions make her uncomfortable but she didn’t want to rock the boat, fearing the same kind of consequences that she got the first time, where her human resources department was very unhelpful. It was great to see her finally standing up for herself and making her expectations of treatment as a professional colleague clear. It’s a serious side topic in this story, but one that works well with the setting and the plot. Caleb is quick to defend Isabel and he’s definitely on her side from day 1, making him definite hero material. Overall I found this to be a really entertaining story, one that will appeal to gamers and romance lovers alike. 4 stars!
Note: a copy of this story was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for review.
This review appears as a blog post at: https://straightshootinbookreviews.co...
I really enjoyed this story! At its heart it’s definitely an erotic romance as the scenes where Caleb and Isabel first hook up together at the conference are super sexy and plentiful! Part of the appeal of the situation for both of them is that they know it’s just a weekend thing. Caleb has some issues with commitment, after being cheated on by an ex and keeping his heart guarded as a result. Isabel has a very strict policy of not getting involved with someone at work after a previous relationship meltdown and being harassed by a former colleague. This chance for both of them to let loose and have a little fun is a long time coming and they definitely make it worth their while! But at the end of their time together things go a bit awry and they don’t part on the best of terms. When Caleb shows up unexpectedly in Florida as the newly hired art designer for PI Games, Isabel can’t decide if she’s freaked out (that her secret sex life is going to be outed!) or turned on by the idea that she and Caleb could have something just as fresh and exciting as their time in Boston. Fortunately, Caleb is just as decent a guy as he was in Boston – he has no desire to make Isabel’s life uncomfortable and he’s not going to share anything about their affair at the con. As they start to work together, they find their attraction to each other is still very strong and it’s not long before they take advantage of it to continue where they left off. But Caleb wants more than to be Isabel’s dirty little secret – though he still fears the big C (commitment) he discovers that just sleeping with Isabel occasionally is no longer enough. And Isabel’s feelings for Caleb are growing stronger too. They’ll have to work together to find a compromise.
While the super sexy romance is the main focus of the story, the reality of Isabel’s difficulties working in a male dominated industry are not overlooked. The sexual harassment case that resulted in her leaving her first job changed her character and her approach to things. She’s much more conservative and sometimes uncomfortable with some of the conversations around her. And it’s not until Caleb joins their staff that she realizes she’s been the target of some subtle harassment from her co-worker Lloyd. Some of his words and actions make her uncomfortable but she didn’t want to rock the boat, fearing the same kind of consequences that she got the first time, where her human resources department was very unhelpful. It was great to see her finally standing up for herself and making her expectations of treatment as a professional colleague clear. It’s a serious side topic in this story, but one that works well with the setting and the plot. Caleb is quick to defend Isabel and he’s definitely on her side from day 1, making him definite hero material. Overall I found this to be a really entertaining story, one that will appeal to gamers and romance lovers alike. 4 stars!
Note: a copy of this story was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for review.
This review appears as a blog post at: https://straightshootinbookreviews.co...
June 15, 2016
ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review
A geeky romance that was loaded with lots of fun, humor, love, banter, and kink!!!! Elia Winters has designed an office romance that was programmed to have readers saying who knew smart romance can be so erotically sexy and steamy!!!!
“Why hadn’t she let him explain? He couldn’t keep being jerked around like this. Either she wanted him, or she didn’t want him, but this on- again, off-again situation wasn’t doing either of them any favors. He wouldn’t hide.”
Even Odds is the second book that I have read from Elia Winters and definitely won’t be my last. Ms. Winters has delivered an office romance that was loads of sexual tension, passion, and steam. When Isabel Suarez goes to her first gaming convention to help promote a new game that she is working on as well as the company that she is working for, she never expected to find herself tangled in the sheets with Caleb Portland. This weekend away with Caleb was supposed to be her way of letting loose and having fun. But what Isabel didn’t expect was Caleb to be the newly hired designer that she will be working with on a project. In a male dominated profession, will Isabel be able to keep her focus on the project and not lose sight of her job or will she find herself being tempted by Caleb? And will Caleb be able to keep everything professional with Isabel? Or will these two discover that you can’t mix business with pleasure? Or can you?
Even Odds is a sexy, smart modern romance. This book had just the right amount of steam and sexual chemistry to keep readers entertained and at the same time, the right amount of tension to keep the story line intriguing. I love that Ms. Winters was able to showcase a strong heroine in the back drops of a male dominated profession. So if you are looking for a story where modern romance meets geek with a kink then this book is probably for you.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Elia Winters
A geeky romance that was loaded with lots of fun, humor, love, banter, and kink!!!! Elia Winters has designed an office romance that was programmed to have readers saying who knew smart romance can be so erotically sexy and steamy!!!!
“Why hadn’t she let him explain? He couldn’t keep being jerked around like this. Either she wanted him, or she didn’t want him, but this on- again, off-again situation wasn’t doing either of them any favors. He wouldn’t hide.”Even Odds is the second book that I have read from Elia Winters and definitely won’t be my last. Ms. Winters has delivered an office romance that was loads of sexual tension, passion, and steam. When Isabel Suarez goes to her first gaming convention to help promote a new game that she is working on as well as the company that she is working for, she never expected to find herself tangled in the sheets with Caleb Portland. This weekend away with Caleb was supposed to be her way of letting loose and having fun. But what Isabel didn’t expect was Caleb to be the newly hired designer that she will be working with on a project. In a male dominated profession, will Isabel be able to keep her focus on the project and not lose sight of her job or will she find herself being tempted by Caleb? And will Caleb be able to keep everything professional with Isabel? Or will these two discover that you can’t mix business with pleasure? Or can you?
Even Odds is a sexy, smart modern romance. This book had just the right amount of steam and sexual chemistry to keep readers entertained and at the same time, the right amount of tension to keep the story line intriguing. I love that Ms. Winters was able to showcase a strong heroine in the back drops of a male dominated profession. So if you are looking for a story where modern romance meets geek with a kink then this book is probably for you.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Elia Winters
April 16, 2017
When you find out the main character is Cuban, this is me: SHJHDSADHSDS YES PLEASE. I totally freaked out and I was super excited to start this.
So...
✓ Isabel, our MC, is Cuban and she works in a gaming company to create new video games *yeas*
✓ Caleb, our male MC, is one hottie and he totes falls in love with Isabel first
✓ Male-dominated world of gaming, we have our protagonist, Isabel, who kicks butt designing new games for the dumb boys who think girls can't play video games *cue eyeroll*
✓ The dirty mouth MCs are on fiiiiire in this book ok
✓ Sex in the office because why not
Full review on the blog soon, I hope lol
So...
✓ Isabel, our MC, is Cuban and she works in a gaming company to create new video games *yeas*
✓ Caleb, our male MC, is one hottie and he totes falls in love with Isabel first
✓ Male-dominated world of gaming, we have our protagonist, Isabel, who kicks butt designing new games for the dumb boys who think girls can't play video games *cue eyeroll*
✓ The dirty mouth MCs are on fiiiiire in this book ok
✓ Sex in the office because why not
Full review on the blog soon, I hope lol
September 29, 2021
I liked this fine! The hero not understanding the heroine's issues with being a woman in tech and not wanting her coworkers to know about the relationship was a bit frustrating for me; like, I got that he didn't want to be a dirty secret and he is of course entitled to his feelings, but it was also like...buy a clue?
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June 9, 2016
I love Elia Winters
.... more later, I've got blogging to do LOL
June 26, 2016
There's nothing like a hot steamy book to get you wound up and thoroughly sucked in to the story. This author has totally hit the mark with this spicy book.
When it comes to work, sex with coworkers and relationships are pretty much off limits so when you find an author that creates a story around this type of situation you get a book full of awesome sex scenes, delicious descriptions, a hot steamy man, and a pounding heart when you trying figure out how they're going to make it work without all of the drama and work issues that can come right along with it.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story line and the basis of the book were interesting and different from the normal run of the mill romance. This led to an entertaining and engrossing book that will wrap you up until the very end. Elia Winters gave us a winner in this sexy story!
When it comes to work, sex with coworkers and relationships are pretty much off limits so when you find an author that creates a story around this type of situation you get a book full of awesome sex scenes, delicious descriptions, a hot steamy man, and a pounding heart when you trying figure out how they're going to make it work without all of the drama and work issues that can come right along with it.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story line and the basis of the book were interesting and different from the normal run of the mill romance. This led to an entertaining and engrossing book that will wrap you up until the very end. Elia Winters gave us a winner in this sexy story!
November 2, 2016
3-3.5 starts, but bumping it up since the mains are gamers, work at a gaming company, and competed in a StarCraft tournament at a gaming con. :) My husband and I never would have started dating if we didn't game together.
July 5, 2016
My Review:
This book is unlike 95% of the books on the market right now and I really liked that about it. This is about a girl who's making it in the male-dominated gaming industry, but that success hasn't come without costs. She's found to make it, she can't be seen as a sexual being, so she works really hard just to be one of the guys...something that comes back to bite her after a week-long Dice Con.
I liked Isabel. My only quibble with her was that I hated she played the scavenger hunt game at the Con. I realized that mentally the game gave her permission to do something she normally wouldn't do, and I think that could have worked if Lloyd hadn't been on the trip. But I just couldn't see her playing that game with someone like Lloyd who she didn't trust in the first place. She had to know that would come back to bite her. He was just that kind of jerk.
But otherwise everything about this book worked for me. It's a huge coincidence that Caleb and Isabel end up working together even though he's from Chicago and she's from Florida, but I imagine the gaming industry is a pretty small group overall when it comes to jobs within the various companies.
I also really liked that Caleb's work history isn't all sunshine and roses. It's not often that you find a hero that's failed at his job like Caleb did with his start-up company. That's been a blow to his ego, too, and it made him feel more real especially when his feelings for Isabel developed so quickly. I loved that he was thinking long-term fast, but he was still so completely commitment shy when Isabel would challenge him. Despite his emotions his default was no-commitment which I think helped the little bit of insta-love/lust that the story had feel more right.
Overall I really enjoyed the book. I loved the geeky setting. The gaming scenes were fun and I liked that Caleb and Isabel had so much fun beyond the bedroom too. (Although, whew, I did enjoy their sexy times, too.) The IKEA scenes had me giggling. Overall I thought it was a great start to the series and I'm looking forward to more books in it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.
This book is unlike 95% of the books on the market right now and I really liked that about it. This is about a girl who's making it in the male-dominated gaming industry, but that success hasn't come without costs. She's found to make it, she can't be seen as a sexual being, so she works really hard just to be one of the guys...something that comes back to bite her after a week-long Dice Con.
I liked Isabel. My only quibble with her was that I hated she played the scavenger hunt game at the Con. I realized that mentally the game gave her permission to do something she normally wouldn't do, and I think that could have worked if Lloyd hadn't been on the trip. But I just couldn't see her playing that game with someone like Lloyd who she didn't trust in the first place. She had to know that would come back to bite her. He was just that kind of jerk.
But otherwise everything about this book worked for me. It's a huge coincidence that Caleb and Isabel end up working together even though he's from Chicago and she's from Florida, but I imagine the gaming industry is a pretty small group overall when it comes to jobs within the various companies.
I also really liked that Caleb's work history isn't all sunshine and roses. It's not often that you find a hero that's failed at his job like Caleb did with his start-up company. That's been a blow to his ego, too, and it made him feel more real especially when his feelings for Isabel developed so quickly. I loved that he was thinking long-term fast, but he was still so completely commitment shy when Isabel would challenge him. Despite his emotions his default was no-commitment which I think helped the little bit of insta-love/lust that the story had feel more right.
Overall I really enjoyed the book. I loved the geeky setting. The gaming scenes were fun and I liked that Caleb and Isabel had so much fun beyond the bedroom too. (Although, whew, I did enjoy their sexy times, too.) The IKEA scenes had me giggling. Overall I thought it was a great start to the series and I'm looking forward to more books in it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.
July 25, 2016
The story: Even odds is the first book I've read from Elia Winters and the first book in her "Slices of Pi" series. Even odds is a nerdy yet sexy book wrapped together in one. The story starts out with Isabel Suarez working on a brand new game. She goes with some coworkers from her company to promote this new game at a large, well known gaming convention. She tries to be "asexual" to keep her focus on her work and be taken seriously and that's working at her current job for now. Then Caleb Portland comes along. She wanted a weekend to let loose and let her hair down but she never expected her weekend fun to follow her to her job as the new hire!
The likes: I was happy with this book from the start. Right at about the time when Isabel packs her hitachi. At that point I knew I would love the book and that Elia was a girl after my own heart! I love that Isabel is a bad ass female in a male dominated profession. I love that this story line is fresh and original. The "geeky meets kinky" theme worked well for me and I was definitely entertained! I like that the book was written in dual point of views. It gave me a chance to get to know both characters better and their back stories.
The dislikes: My main issue is that there was a bit of predictability to the story line. I felt like after the first few pages, the story was already mapped out in my head how it was going to go. While there were many HOT scenes, some of the interactions and chemistry between Isabel and Caleb felt forced.
The rating: I give this story 3.5 stars because I enjoyed the book and thought it was funny, smart and unique. I'm interested to see where the rest of the series goes.
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The likes: I was happy with this book from the start. Right at about the time when Isabel packs her hitachi. At that point I knew I would love the book and that Elia was a girl after my own heart! I love that Isabel is a bad ass female in a male dominated profession. I love that this story line is fresh and original. The "geeky meets kinky" theme worked well for me and I was definitely entertained! I like that the book was written in dual point of views. It gave me a chance to get to know both characters better and their back stories.
The dislikes: My main issue is that there was a bit of predictability to the story line. I felt like after the first few pages, the story was already mapped out in my head how it was going to go. While there were many HOT scenes, some of the interactions and chemistry between Isabel and Caleb felt forced.
The rating: I give this story 3.5 stars because I enjoyed the book and thought it was funny, smart and unique. I'm interested to see where the rest of the series goes.
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January 26, 2020
Caleb and Isabel were so good together! They meet at a gaming convention and Isabel decides to live it up for the weekend, including a fling with him. Only to find out he’s about to be her new coworker when she’s tried so hard to remove her sexuality from the workplace due to sexual harassment at a previous job. The story does a great job exploring what happened to Isabel in the past and empowering her in the present.
Caleb has a fear of failure because of not living up to his parents’ WASPy standards. His last business went under and his only girlfriend cheated on him a year prior. He doesn’t ever want to be in a relationship again because he’s pretty sure he’ll just screw it up. I got frustrated with his mixed signals: he doesn’t want to be in a relationship with Isabel but then he’s irritated that she wanted to keep things under wraps and not be public at work. She had much more on the line than him! I get that he didn’t fully understand workplace sexual harassment but even then, it felt unfair for him to want to sleep with her and have the benefits of the relationship but not give her any reassurances. That aspect went on a little longer than I’d have liked. I also wanted to know how he’d address his parents’ racism since this is referenced earlier in the plot and Isabel is Cuban American.
Overall, however, this was a delightful and delightfully steamy read. A+ incorporation of the Hitachi Magic Wand into the story.
CW: sexism, workplace sexual harassment, past infidelity
Caleb has a fear of failure because of not living up to his parents’ WASPy standards. His last business went under and his only girlfriend cheated on him a year prior. He doesn’t ever want to be in a relationship again because he’s pretty sure he’ll just screw it up. I got frustrated with his mixed signals: he doesn’t want to be in a relationship with Isabel but then he’s irritated that she wanted to keep things under wraps and not be public at work. She had much more on the line than him! I get that he didn’t fully understand workplace sexual harassment but even then, it felt unfair for him to want to sleep with her and have the benefits of the relationship but not give her any reassurances. That aspect went on a little longer than I’d have liked. I also wanted to know how he’d address his parents’ racism since this is referenced earlier in the plot and Isabel is Cuban American.
Overall, however, this was a delightful and delightfully steamy read. A+ incorporation of the Hitachi Magic Wand into the story.
CW: sexism, workplace sexual harassment, past infidelity
July 6, 2016
3.5 Stars
I love the premise of this book and I liked the characters but I didn't fall in love with them.
I just feel like I didn't really know them well enough to form a connection and it then made it hard for me to believe in them as a couple. I don't feel like I got to see them grow into a relationship other than a sexual one.
I liked the authors writing and enjoyed the book for exactly what it was and I would definitely read another story by her. I just didn't fall in love with this one in a way that would make me want to read it again.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I love the premise of this book and I liked the characters but I didn't fall in love with them.
I just feel like I didn't really know them well enough to form a connection and it then made it hard for me to believe in them as a couple. I don't feel like I got to see them grow into a relationship other than a sexual one.
I liked the authors writing and enjoyed the book for exactly what it was and I would definitely read another story by her. I just didn't fall in love with this one in a way that would make me want to read it again.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
May 30, 2018
Si vous cherchez une lecture détente qui vous permettra de passer un bon moment de lecture sans aucune prise de tête , alors ce roman est fait pour vous. Les scènes sensuelles y sont bien présentes et ne tombent pas dans la vulgarité , ce que j'apprécie vraiment dans ce genre de lecture.
C'est simple, efficace et cela nous permet de passer un bon moment de détente. Même si les thèmes abordés restent en surface , les personnages nous proposent une intrigue simple et intéressante
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C'est simple, efficace et cela nous permet de passer un bon moment de détente. Même si les thèmes abordés restent en surface , les personnages nous proposent une intrigue simple et intéressante
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February 27, 2017
Ugh, this was so frustrating. All the conflicts were telegraphed in the first 20% of the book. The author clearly mapped out what, precisely, I was supposed to feel about everyone and everything.
Why not trust your readers? Instead of telling me how I should feel, why not let me make my own decisions?
Sometimes this kind of book is okay, but this one really wasn't okay. It could've been good! Instead, it was just irritating.
Why not trust your readers? Instead of telling me how I should feel, why not let me make my own decisions?
Sometimes this kind of book is okay, but this one really wasn't okay. It could've been good! Instead, it was just irritating.
June 8, 2016
ARC provided by Netgalley.
DNF =/ I just couldn't get into this story. I was really excited to read it but it feels like there is no chemistry at all between Isabel and Caleb. Other than the sex, all their interactions just seem awkward and almost forced. Not sure if the author was going for that but I only made it fifty percent of the way through this book sadly.
DNF =/ I just couldn't get into this story. I was really excited to read it but it feels like there is no chemistry at all between Isabel and Caleb. Other than the sex, all their interactions just seem awkward and almost forced. Not sure if the author was going for that but I only made it fifty percent of the way through this book sadly.
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July 6, 2016Dnf @45% The story started off interesting but kind of fell off for me. I thought it was different and liked the whole geeks coming together and falling for one another but in the beginning it was hard to get into and understand their characters and what they really wanted. While this book wasn't bad it just wasn't for me.
July 7, 2016
Carmela gave this one 4.5 stars and may have written the best thing I've ever seen in a Carmela review: "nerdy artist boy can lay the pipe" Yes Carmela, yes!!
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May 7, 2018
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Tandem Sensuel, un nom qui fait mouche lorsque l’on recherche avant tout de l’érotisme. Alors quand en plus, il est couplé avec un résumé original dans une collection destinée au désir et à la passion, tout est réuni pour accrocher le lecteur et le faire céder à la tentation.
Je pourrai découper le livre en deux parties pile-poil à sa moitié tant les deux périodes sont bien définies. En effet, le roman débute sur la présentation de l’héroïne et sa toute première venue à la DiceCon. Une fois sur place, il suffit à ses collègues de la défier aux moyens d’une liste pour la bousculer dans ses habitudes et la faire plonger dans les bras du beau Caleb.
J’ai vraiment adoré ces premiers instants, car ils ont tout d’abord ravi mon cœur de Geek. Durant des années, je me suis passionnée pour un jeu en ligne, écumant les donjons au sein d’une guilde fondée avec mon mari. Je m’égare, le sujet n’étant pas là, mais les souvenirs sont forcément remontés durant cette lecture. J’ai vraiment pris plaisir à m’imprégner de cette ambiance si spéciale aux conventions (qui pourrait d’ailleurs être comparé à celle d’un salon littéraire), de prendre part à l’effervescence, de m’imaginer les décors et surtout d’assister à la naissance d’une relation « sans lendemain » qui pourtant les mènera plus loin que prévu (comme c’est souvent le cas). Seulement voilà, nous savons tous que les choses peuvent évoluer à une vitesse folle et c’est au détour d’une découverte déconcertante que leur histoire prend une tournure orageuse.
À partir de ce moment là, un petit saut dans le temps et quelques explications, nous amène à la seconde partie, celle du retour à la réalité. Ici, nous retrouvons Isabel et Caleb dans une situation bien différente, plus complexe du fait de leur liaison à durée déterminée et surtout du passé de la jeune femme. Elle ne peut se permettre de lui pardonner, car elle a déjà trop souffert des rumeurs sur sa personne. Or il est facile d’oublier l’attirance lorsque la séparation est effective, mais quand l’objet de tous vos fantasmes se balade sous votre nez au quotidien, l’alchimie reprend ses droits et les corps se parlent avec frénésie et avidité.
J’ai passé un moment sympathique avec ce premier tome. Néanmoins si je suis conquise par l’univers décrit et l’originalité du contexte, je suis beaucoup moins enjoué sur le déroulement des événements et leur aboutissement. Certains dialogues m’ont semblés inappropriés et je ne suis pas particulièrement friande du je t’aime moi non plus qui dure dans le temps.
C’est donc une chronique en demi-teinte que je vous livre, mais j’espère qu’Iris et Owen sauront me convaincre et me faire rêver. Rendez-vous les 06 juin pour savoir ce qu’il en est.
Tandem Sensuel, un nom qui fait mouche lorsque l’on recherche avant tout de l’érotisme. Alors quand en plus, il est couplé avec un résumé original dans une collection destinée au désir et à la passion, tout est réuni pour accrocher le lecteur et le faire céder à la tentation.
Je pourrai découper le livre en deux parties pile-poil à sa moitié tant les deux périodes sont bien définies. En effet, le roman débute sur la présentation de l’héroïne et sa toute première venue à la DiceCon. Une fois sur place, il suffit à ses collègues de la défier aux moyens d’une liste pour la bousculer dans ses habitudes et la faire plonger dans les bras du beau Caleb.
J’ai vraiment adoré ces premiers instants, car ils ont tout d’abord ravi mon cœur de Geek. Durant des années, je me suis passionnée pour un jeu en ligne, écumant les donjons au sein d’une guilde fondée avec mon mari. Je m’égare, le sujet n’étant pas là, mais les souvenirs sont forcément remontés durant cette lecture. J’ai vraiment pris plaisir à m’imprégner de cette ambiance si spéciale aux conventions (qui pourrait d’ailleurs être comparé à celle d’un salon littéraire), de prendre part à l’effervescence, de m’imaginer les décors et surtout d’assister à la naissance d’une relation « sans lendemain » qui pourtant les mènera plus loin que prévu (comme c’est souvent le cas). Seulement voilà, nous savons tous que les choses peuvent évoluer à une vitesse folle et c’est au détour d’une découverte déconcertante que leur histoire prend une tournure orageuse.
À partir de ce moment là, un petit saut dans le temps et quelques explications, nous amène à la seconde partie, celle du retour à la réalité. Ici, nous retrouvons Isabel et Caleb dans une situation bien différente, plus complexe du fait de leur liaison à durée déterminée et surtout du passé de la jeune femme. Elle ne peut se permettre de lui pardonner, car elle a déjà trop souffert des rumeurs sur sa personne. Or il est facile d’oublier l’attirance lorsque la séparation est effective, mais quand l’objet de tous vos fantasmes se balade sous votre nez au quotidien, l’alchimie reprend ses droits et les corps se parlent avec frénésie et avidité.
J’ai passé un moment sympathique avec ce premier tome. Néanmoins si je suis conquise par l’univers décrit et l’originalité du contexte, je suis beaucoup moins enjoué sur le déroulement des événements et leur aboutissement. Certains dialogues m’ont semblés inappropriés et je ne suis pas particulièrement friande du je t’aime moi non plus qui dure dans le temps.
C’est donc une chronique en demi-teinte que je vous livre, mais j’espère qu’Iris et Owen sauront me convaincre et me faire rêver. Rendez-vous les 06 juin pour savoir ce qu’il en est.
August 17, 2017
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This was the first book I have read by Elia Winters so was eager to find out what “Even Odds” had to offer. What I found was another new author to add to my list of authors to keep an eye out for as this was thoroughly enjoyable read worthy of 4 stars.
Sexy, hot, funny and erotic, this was my kind of book. Set in the male dominated world of computer games this is a geeky office romance with a bit of kink. This story sucks you in from the start and you can’t put it down.
Isabel would love to be taken seriously at her job but after having issues at her previous employment she tries to play down her femininity to fit in. When attending a gaming conference she decides to let loose and enjoy herself by playing a game with her colleagues and hooking up with a stranger thinking it would be a one time thing, unfortunately for Isabel the stranger turns out to be her new workmate.
Caleb has a few issues with commitment and having a weekend thing at the conference is great for him. He manages to hook up with and have amazing sex with Isabel. For him this works well until he moves to Florida and finds himself working with Isabel. The connection and attraction between the two of them is still there and increases so it doesn't take long before they are hooking up again. Strangely for Caleb he starts to feel that the occasional hooking up is no longer enough and he wants more.
Isabel is reluctant and has trepidation in starting a work place relationship after her experience in her last job and this causes her to push Caleb away and to keep him at arms length. This however i not enough for her either and they need to work to figure out what they want. The sex between them is hot and steamy but they both want more but how will it work.
Along with the romance in the story there is the serious issue of sexual harassment that is raised and is an undercurrent running through the story that is the cause for much of the way Isabel is influenced throughout. It was good to see how this was addressed and also showed Caleb in a good light as understanding and supportive.
Told through both points of view I enjoyed getting to know both characters well and knowing how the past influenced the present. It allows the reader to understand the behaviour of the characters better. This was my first but not my last read by Elia Winters and will definitely be reading more in this series.
This was the first book I have read by Elia Winters so was eager to find out what “Even Odds” had to offer. What I found was another new author to add to my list of authors to keep an eye out for as this was thoroughly enjoyable read worthy of 4 stars.
Sexy, hot, funny and erotic, this was my kind of book. Set in the male dominated world of computer games this is a geeky office romance with a bit of kink. This story sucks you in from the start and you can’t put it down.
Isabel would love to be taken seriously at her job but after having issues at her previous employment she tries to play down her femininity to fit in. When attending a gaming conference she decides to let loose and enjoy herself by playing a game with her colleagues and hooking up with a stranger thinking it would be a one time thing, unfortunately for Isabel the stranger turns out to be her new workmate.
Caleb has a few issues with commitment and having a weekend thing at the conference is great for him. He manages to hook up with and have amazing sex with Isabel. For him this works well until he moves to Florida and finds himself working with Isabel. The connection and attraction between the two of them is still there and increases so it doesn't take long before they are hooking up again. Strangely for Caleb he starts to feel that the occasional hooking up is no longer enough and he wants more.
Isabel is reluctant and has trepidation in starting a work place relationship after her experience in her last job and this causes her to push Caleb away and to keep him at arms length. This however i not enough for her either and they need to work to figure out what they want. The sex between them is hot and steamy but they both want more but how will it work.
Along with the romance in the story there is the serious issue of sexual harassment that is raised and is an undercurrent running through the story that is the cause for much of the way Isabel is influenced throughout. It was good to see how this was addressed and also showed Caleb in a good light as understanding and supportive.
Told through both points of view I enjoyed getting to know both characters well and knowing how the past influenced the present. It allows the reader to understand the behaviour of the characters better. This was my first but not my last read by Elia Winters and will definitely be reading more in this series.
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February 17, 2020I'm trying to decide if I should rate this book or not, because I skimmed or skipped parts of it - a chunk in the beginning which clearly was when they detailed this infamous scavenger hunt. A lot of the whinging and angst. I read when they got to the convention ... I think? After he found out about her game I skipped from then until when he showed up at the job - not sure how long that was but I don't think it was much ...
Isabel. I know we're supposed to be sympathetic etc - and look I have severe anxiety too. (As diagnosed and ~treated by a psychiatrist) and it annoyed me so much - I wanted to just be like "girl get your shit together" WHICH I realize is unkind, and we were in her head and god it'd be no fun being in MY head but ... it was affecting her otherstuff and .... girl. Get your shit together. >.>
Then also the fact that she's 27 and ... still so clueless about what happened to her when she was 23 and yet it was controlling her life and like ... the ... naivete? [idiocy >.>] like .... ugh.
And TBH I thought Caleb was a bit of a manbaby tool too.
[Hello his racist parents and then how he .... is still controlled by them - which Isabel notes...]
His whole "I've only ever been in ONE relationship and she cheated so NO MORE RELATIONSHIPS. ... I mean ... ok dude. You're 30.
And yet/then he's all mad Isobel doesn't immediately want to go to HR. [Like - you're .... you're fuckbuddies. Come on.
So ok they're a LITTLE more than fuckbuddies but he's all "THIS IS NOT A RELATIONSHIP. BUT I DEMAND WE TELL HR BECAUSE OTHERWISE I FEEL USED."
...
And she's all "oh ok - because you defended me."
Meh. I don't think I'd re-read this book. I did like book 3 though I think? The first one I read anyway.
[So I guess were I to rate this ... ugh it'd be a toss up between 2 and 3 stars ... like a C--- or D+?] ... yeah upon thinking about it - 2 stars, D
Isabel. I know we're supposed to be sympathetic etc - and look I have severe anxiety too. (As diagnosed and ~treated by a psychiatrist) and it annoyed me so much - I wanted to just be like "girl get your shit together" WHICH I realize is unkind, and we were in her head and god it'd be no fun being in MY head but ... it was affecting her otherstuff and .... girl. Get your shit together. >.>
Then also the fact that she's 27 and ... still so clueless about what happened to her when she was 23 and yet it was controlling her life and like ... the ... naivete? [idiocy >.>] like .... ugh.
And TBH I thought Caleb was a bit of a manbaby tool too.
[Hello his racist parents and then how he .... is still controlled by them - which Isabel notes...]
His whole "I've only ever been in ONE relationship and she cheated so NO MORE RELATIONSHIPS. ... I mean ... ok dude. You're 30.
And yet/then he's all mad Isobel doesn't immediately want to go to HR. [Like - you're .... you're fuckbuddies. Come on.
So ok they're a LITTLE more than fuckbuddies but he's all "THIS IS NOT A RELATIONSHIP. BUT I DEMAND WE TELL HR BECAUSE OTHERWISE I FEEL USED."
...
And she's all "oh ok - because you defended me."
Meh. I don't think I'd re-read this book. I did like book 3 though I think? The first one I read anyway.
[So I guess were I to rate this ... ugh it'd be a toss up between 2 and 3 stars ... like a C--- or D+?] ... yeah upon thinking about it - 2 stars, D
July 1, 2020
As a gamer girl myself, I’ll always have a soft spot for those characters in romance novels. But it’s so hard to find stories that portray gamers of either gender realistically, much less those who work in the industry. Winters, on the other hand, described the world so well that reading the first half of the book, set at a gaming convention, often felt close to home – and not in a comfortable way. The awkwardness of men in gaming (and SF/F culture, where I mostly hang out) is so real, and Winters created multiple characters across that spectrum I could easily imagine meeting in real life.
The story arc is simple and goes about the way you’d expect, but the realism of the two romantic leads prompted me to keep reading. I identify all too well with Isabel’s need to balance expressing femininity in a still male-dominated profession and with Caleb’s stress about pursuing his art. Caleb also gets so many bonus points for NOT being the typical hero in this story. A male character who actively recognizes and rejects the signs and impulses of toxic masculinity was a joy to read.
Despite how many sexy bits there are in the romance books I read, I don’t often call them out. I’d love to make an exception here because Winters does a fantastic job of literally making consent sexy. This inclusion is especially important in an interaction between characters who have just met, and I applaud this writing decision.
The story arc is simple and goes about the way you’d expect, but the realism of the two romantic leads prompted me to keep reading. I identify all too well with Isabel’s need to balance expressing femininity in a still male-dominated profession and with Caleb’s stress about pursuing his art. Caleb also gets so many bonus points for NOT being the typical hero in this story. A male character who actively recognizes and rejects the signs and impulses of toxic masculinity was a joy to read.
Despite how many sexy bits there are in the romance books I read, I don’t often call them out. I’d love to make an exception here because Winters does a fantastic job of literally making consent sexy. This inclusion is especially important in an interaction between characters who have just met, and I applaud this writing decision.
November 8, 2019
2.5
After a bad experience with sexual harassment at her previous employer, game programmer Isabel acts as sexless and professional on the job as she can. But when she and several of her male colleagues are sent to a convention to publicize their new game, she gets drawn into their bro-contest, focused mostly on winning points for sexual encounters. Happily for Isabel, she connects with game artist Caleb, and the two decide to have a one-night stand. Which turns into a two-night stand, and then a three-night stand, despite both of their unwillingness to consider dating. The two leave the convention having parted badly, which makes it difficult for them both when Caleb turns out to be the latest hire at Isabel's company.
There isn't much of a character arc for either character, and once they decide to give dating a try, their relationship is fairly smooth sailing. Kudos for depiction of consent asked for and given in a totally sexy manner, and for the book's message about standing up to stupid/abusive guy behavior in the workplace.
More sex, but less character development, than in Cathy Yardley's gamer books.
After a bad experience with sexual harassment at her previous employer, game programmer Isabel acts as sexless and professional on the job as she can. But when she and several of her male colleagues are sent to a convention to publicize their new game, she gets drawn into their bro-contest, focused mostly on winning points for sexual encounters. Happily for Isabel, she connects with game artist Caleb, and the two decide to have a one-night stand. Which turns into a two-night stand, and then a three-night stand, despite both of their unwillingness to consider dating. The two leave the convention having parted badly, which makes it difficult for them both when Caleb turns out to be the latest hire at Isabel's company.
There isn't much of a character arc for either character, and once they decide to give dating a try, their relationship is fairly smooth sailing. Kudos for depiction of consent asked for and given in a totally sexy manner, and for the book's message about standing up to stupid/abusive guy behavior in the workplace.
More sex, but less character development, than in Cathy Yardley's gamer books.
July 2, 2018
Cela faisait longtemps que je n’avais pas lu un roman de la collection Illicit’ et j’ai été agréablement surprise par cette histoire. Les personnages sont attachants et nous font passer un bon moment. Isabel est responsable et programmeuse chez PI Games, une société de jeux vidéos et j’aime beaucoup l’immersion dans ce milieu très masculin. Notre héroïne va devoir relever la tête et ne pas avoir honte d’être une femme. Elle va devoir se faire sa propre place dans cet univers encore sexiste malgré tout.
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November 26, 2017
Loved the workplace dynamics, especially the grown-up way of dealing with harassment.
Edit after reading all 3 books in the series:
Like this author’s voice. Characterization is spot on, realistic conflicts with intelligent, feeling resolution. Hot, too! So nice to see that everyone is not screwed up because of dysfunctional families as is too typical. My only complaint would be that book 2 ended too abruptly, maybe? But otherwise, I devoured the trilogy this weekend. Will look for more from Elia Winters, for sure!
Edit after reading all 3 books in the series:
Like this author’s voice. Characterization is spot on, realistic conflicts with intelligent, feeling resolution. Hot, too! So nice to see that everyone is not screwed up because of dysfunctional families as is too typical. My only complaint would be that book 2 ended too abruptly, maybe? But otherwise, I devoured the trilogy this weekend. Will look for more from Elia Winters, for sure!
July 24, 2021
I would have loved to love this book. Unfortunately, the writer's style and I don't match. I didn't like the pacing of the book, the entire beginning with the introduction of the characters felt like the author wanted us to feel a certain way about the characters without really knowing anything about them, and just overall the writing style was not my cup of tea.
February 13, 2019
Petit instant break fort agréable.
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July 26, 2021
Trigger & Content Warnings
Sexism
Workplace sexual harassment
Cheating recounted
Sexism
Workplace sexual harassment
Cheating recounted
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