And Now, Back to You, unfortunately, ended up being a disappointing read for me. Mostly because the romance is the weakest element. On paper, Jackson and Delilah seem like the perfect opposites-attract pairing. Whereas Jackson strives for structure and routine, Delilah is chaos personified, even being described as a hurricane wrapped in delusion and mismatched pastels by Jackson. The two have had a disastrous series of run-ins over the years and are forced to work together to cover a major winter storm.

Their contrasting personalities should have created a fun, dynamic romance full of tension and growth. However, instead, their relationship felt flat and surprisingly boring. While the romance was disappointing, the non-romantic relationships did work. I will even say they were the strongest parts of the book. Especially, Jackson’s relationship with his sisters. His dedication to them was one of the most moving aspects of the story. Knowing his mother was unable to care for them properly, Jackson spent months carefully planning how to gain custody, and the depth of his love and responsibility as an older brother really stood out to me. These moments added emotional weight and made his character far more intriguing than the romantic plotline.

Delilah’s character arc was another highlight. A producer at her news station has a personal vendetta against her and is doing everything in his power to keep her from reporting the weather. That conflict and her unwillingness to give up were nicely done. Her grandfather was at the center of it all, including her motivation for becoming a meteorologist. It really provided her with a sense of ambition and emotional grounding, which made her journey feel meaningful. Watching both characters grow individually was far more satisfying than watching them fall in love.

Final Thoughts

While reading, And Now, Back to You, I found myself less engaged during the romance and more interested in the heartfelt family relationships and individual character development. The romance felt underwhelming. I wanted more spark from the central relationship, especially given how promising their dynamic initially seemed.

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About the Book

Two opposites decide to test their chemistry with one steamy night together. But will once be enough?

Nova Porter isn’t looking for love, and she certainly has no explanation for her attraction to buttoned-up, three-piece-suit-wearing investment banker Charlie Milford. Maybe it’s his charm? Or maybe it’s his determination to help her fledgling business however he can. Either way, she’s distracted every time he’s around. With her new tattoo studio set to open in her hometown of Inglewild, she doesn’t have time for frivolous flirtations.

In an effort to get Charlie out of her system once and for all, Nova offers a proposition. One night. No strings. They’ll kick their uncomfortable attraction to the curb and return to their respective responsibilities. But their explosive night together scatters their expectations like fallen leaves. And with Charlie in town as the temporary head of Lovelight Farms, Nova can’t quite avoid him.

And Charlie? Well, Charlie knows a good investment when he sees one. He’s hoping he can convince Nova he’s worth some of her time.

Review

I’ve been waiting to read this book since B.K. Borison has posted the aesthetic on her social media. Despite not reading the previous books, I was determined to read this one. Business Casual was everything that I had hoped for and more. Borison wrote this story with love and admiration.

Nova and Charlie might seem like opposites at first glance; however, I wouldn’t say it is entirely true. Both are dealing with their insecurities and to their best to hide it. Nova from her big brother Beckett. He’s giving so much up for her, and she doesn’t want to disappoint him. This reasoning is why she works so hard and doesn’t want him to see her tattoo shop. Moreover, I loved Nova’s relationship with Beckett. It’s a top-tier sibling relationship and makes me want to go back to read his book to get more glimpses of it.

Charlie is hiding his insecurities from everyone in the town. He has a troubling relationship with his father, a job that he doesn’t enjoy very much. At the beginning of the book, Nova makes a very interesting statement. Internally, she said that for someone who lives out of State, Charlie spends a lot of time in her town. His reasoning for that is a heartbreaking reveal, and I related to his feelings. I hold him and Nova close to my heart. I loved the two of them a lot.

Nova and Charlie enter a one-time “arrangement”, which becomes a permanent one. Throughout the story, they learn acceptance and growth. They were encouraging and super sweet to each other. They had me giggling and kicking my feet.

Final Thoughts

Business Casual is a cozy, heartfelt, and wonderful story that I didn’t want to end. Nova and Charlie captured my entire heart and I clung to every word on the pages. I had not read the previous books; however, those who had will love the appearances of the other couples. They have sweet moments sprinkled in as well.