Series:
If the Fairy Tale Fits (Book 2)
A DATE UNTIL MIDNIGHT…
Scientist Ivy's dreams are derailed following her
brother's devastating illness. Now, she's working as a barista to make ends
meet. So, when billionaire Wolf -- Ivy's most charming customer -- invites her
to be his fake date at a glamorous ball, stepping out of her ordinary life is
impossible to resist…as is his kiss! But what happens when Wolf wants her to be
his Cinderella for more than just one night?
Good book. Ivy is an entomologist who has taken a break
from her career to help her brother deal with an unexpected illness. She works
as a barista in a local coffee shop to make ends meet. One charming but quiet
customer catches her eye.
Wolf is a workaholic billionaire who built his company
from nothing. A difficult childhood taught him to guard his heart, with
multiple unsuccessful relationships reinforcing the necessity. He envies his
business partner, Skyr, who has found love and happiness. Skyr gives Wolf a
day-by-day calendar with challenges to get Wolf out of his rut. He first laughs
it off but then decides to try it.
Wolf is a regular at the coffee shop, and we learn early
that Ivy is the draw. Wolf is too reticent (maybe shy?) to speak to her, so he
gets his coffee and cake and enjoys being in her presence. He orders the same
thing every time until this day when the calendar challenges him to "try a
new to you food." I laughed because he was not a lemon fan but chose lemon
cake anyway. I laughed at his reaction and loved seeing Ivy take him a piece of
his usual chocolate chip cake. They chatted for a few minutes, which he had
never done before. The next day, it happened again.
Within a few days, Wolf involves Ivy in his daily
challenges. I loved their connection and their growing friendship. I loved how
Ivy encouraged Wolf's pursuit of the challenges. It doesn't take long before
each feels more than friendship, but both are wary of saying anything. Wolf's
invitation to his company's ball allows Ivy to step out of her everyday life and
experience Wolf's. The ball scene was terrific. I enjoyed seeing Wolf's
employees' reactions to Ivy and loved the promise it showed for their future.
However, obstacles stand in their way. Wolf's past comes
back to bite him when an action taken early in their friendship damages Ivy's
trust. Her reaction stirs up his insecurities. Ivy pulls away out of guilt when
her brother has a medical episode while she is off with Wolf. Both must let go
of the past before opening their hearts to a future together. The ending was
sweet and emotional, and the epilogue wrapped the book beautifully.
Ivy's brother Ivan played a critical role in the book. He
is the reason Ivy is in New York. His illness adds an uncertainty to their
lives that both must adjust to. Ivy is a little overprotective and tends to
hover more than Ivan likes. I felt that Ivan handled his diagnosis better than
Ivy did. I liked their close relationship and their support of each other.
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