Name: Lover of Romance 's review of Mogul by Katy Evans
Item: Mogul
Rating: 4
Author: Lover of Romance

Katy Evans

A brand new contemporary romance from New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author Katy Evans. He's my most delicious secret. The hot Suit I had a one-night stand with one evening. I didn't know anything about him, not even his name. Only that we shared a taxi, and he was staying at the hotel where I worked. We met in room 1103. Where he commanded not only my body but my soul. The next day he was gone and I only had a memory of him. I could still taste his kisses, feel his demanding touch. I searched for him for months. Daydreaming about him. Wondering if I'd ever find him. Until the day I find myself staring face to face with his jeweled black eyes again. He says lets keep it casual, and my heart knows that falling for this workaholic in a three-thousand-dollar suit is off the table. Because he has a secret. One that's a deal breaker for me. My Suit has a name. Ian Ford. And this is our story. *Mogul contains characters from Tycoon, but is written to be read as a standalone.

Mogul

Nikki Jay 

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review. Also my tags may have spoilers in them so be forewarned before checking out full review.

Heroine:🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️

Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂😂

Mogul is the second book in the Mahattan series and this was a story that you could read as a standalone, but it might give you a better experience reading together. Mogul is a story dealing with a one night stand and a casual relationship that turns into something more. Even though the hero is in the middle of a divorce settlement, I honestly didn't mind the premise of it at all. Its written in a way that you can see very quickly the circumstances and I was good with how the events actually play out in this book. While it wasn't my favorite Katy Evans, it was entertaining and a sexy fun filled ride that you just know Katy Evans will deliver on.

"Four Seasons concierge, this is Sara speaking."

Ian is in the middle of getting a divorce after his wife cheated on him. He is a bit of a workaholic but he refuses to give her another chance. After a year of trying to work with her, he is becoming tired of the waiting game and is willing to do what it takes to be free of him. He currently lives in a hotel as he is working on a film currently as he is a film producer mogul, and he runs into sweet and sassy Sara, who makes him yearn for something more. They have a brilliant one night stand and then through a course of events meet again and begin a casual affair. But what begins as something very casual and easy turns into something much deeper very quickly.

There were many aspects of this story that I fell quickly for. I absolutely loved the way that they were with each other. I loved the easy way they got along and spoke for one another. They have a brilliant connection that just sparks off of the pages. There is that delicious humor that just delivers to entertain the reader from beginning to end. I also enjoyed how their conflict wasn't in the third act but in the first half of the book. That was different from what this author normally does and I found it very refreshing. Loved seeing so much positive couple time in the third act and not be stressing about something crazy internally happening as I much prefer outer conflict to inner conflict. I found the way the hero responded to Sara's love for dancing so endearing. And we see how Sara is so invested in what Ian does for his career and is such a positive force in his work and appreciates him for who he truly is. And the grandmother was so charming and loved her influence in their story.

This book didn't quite click for me as some of the others actually did. I enjoyed it but I also am not really a fan of one night stand set ups lol And I didn't like the heroine's reaction to the hero's circumstance. Yes technically he was in the process of a divorce but she judged him super harshly before all the facts came out.

Brilliant!!! These two should win a oscar for the brilliant work that they do as a team in portraying a narration.

I found Mogul to be an quick, fun, complex ride that delivers an addictive story you can get behind on! A true keeper and a refreshing take that only Katy Evans delivers on!

Character Types: Billionaire, Actor/Playwright, Divorcee, Dancer-Ballerina

If you like these authors, I recommend This Book

Lover of Romance 

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review. Also my tags may have spoilers in them so be forewarned before checking out full review.

Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎
Cover:📔📔📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖📖
Narration:🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨✨.25


First Impressions
Mogul is the second book in the Mahattan series and this was a story that you could read as a standalone, but it might give you a better experience reading together. Mogul is a story dealing with a one night stand and a casual relationship that turns into something more. Even though the hero is in the middle of a divorce settlement, I honestly didn't mind the premise of it at all. Its written in a way that you can see very quickly the circumstances and I was good with how the events actually play out in this book. While it wasn't my favorite Katy Evans, it was entertaining and a sexy fun filled ride that you just know Katy Evans will deliver on.

First Line
"Four Seasons concierge, this is Sara speaking."

The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Ian
The Heroine: Sara

Summary
Ian is in the middle of getting a divorce after his wife cheated on him. He is a bit of a workaholic but he refuses to give her another chance. After a year of trying to work with her, he is becoming tired of the waiting game and is willing to do what it takes to be free of him. He currently lives in a hotel as he is working on a film currently as he is a film producer mogul, and he runs into sweet and sassy Sara, who makes him yearn for something more. They have a brilliant one night stand and then through a course of events meet again and begin a casual affair. But what begins as something very casual and easy turns into something much deeper very quickly.

What I Loved
There were many aspects of this story that I fell quickly for. I absolutely loved the way that they were with each other. I loved the easy way they got along and spoke for one another. They have a brilliant connection that just sparks off of the pages. There is that delicious humor that just delivers to entertain the reader from beginning to end. I also enjoyed how their conflict wasn't in the third act but in the first half of the book. That was different from what this author normally does and I found it very refreshing. Loved seeing so much positive couple time in the third act and not be stressing about something crazy internally happening as I much prefer outer conflict to inner conflict. I found the way the hero responded to Sara's love for dancing so endearing. And we see how Sara is so invested in what Ian does for his career and is such a positive force in his work and appreciates him for who he truly is. And the grandmother was so charming and loved her influence in their story.

What I Struggled With
This book didn't quite click for me as some of the others actually did. I enjoyed it but I also am not really a fan of one night stand set ups lol And I didn't like the heroine's reaction to the hero's circumstance. Yes technically he was in the process of a divorce but she judged him super harshly before all the facts came out.

Narration
Brilliant!!! These two should win a oscar for the brilliant work that they do as a team in portraying a narration.

Overall View
I found Mogul to be an quick, fun, complex ride that delivers an addictive story you can get behind on! A true keeper and a refreshing take that only Katy Evans delivers on!

Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance
Character Types: Billionaire, Actor/Playwright, Divorcee, Dancer-Ballerina
Themes: Laughs/Giggles, Page Turner
Tropes: One Night Stand/Fling

Book Perspective
DUO Pov

Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Relationship

If you like these authors, I recommend This Book
Kylie Scott
Samantha Young
Lauren Asher

Recommendation For Reading Order
You can read as a standlone, but is better read in order due to side character connections.

Steam/Spice Explanations

Simmering cup of tea---soft warm touches and light intimacy
Warmin' by the fire- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Blazing fire to the building-The prime focus is the sex scenes, scorching hot, and could burn one. Less focus on the emotional intimacy to the relationship.

Narrators:
Grace Grant, Sebastian York

Melea Mullican

I had hight hopes for this book, but was left slightly disappointed and wanting more. Sarah and Ian kick of their relationship with a bang (literally). From the moment these two strangers meet, they have instant chemistry. I liked Ian's character a lot. He is both strong and vulnerable, with plenty of reason for his actions. He is going through a brutal divorce and has been burned before, but that doesn't stop him from falling for lovely Sarah.

Sarah and I just could not connect. It seemed like Ms. Evans was trying too hard to make her relatable. Sarah is a dancer that has not been able to live out her dream for a while due to an injury. She is living roommate to roommate and working a job as a hotel concierge. Her life looks like it makes a turn for the better when she meets her new roommate and her dirty mother f******. Sarah seemed to be trying too hard to me. The way she spoke was entirely unrealistic, and at times vulgar. I understand women should be able to say dirty things during sex just like men; however, I didn't find this dialoge something any man or women would say. It completely turned me off to the sex scenes, which, let's admit, are a huge part of this book. 

Overall, the book was not bad. It had an interesting enough story with decent characters. It fell short to me where Sarah was concerned.

Lacey

Originally posted at Booklovers For Life

There’s no one who writes a better man-in-a-suit than Katy Evans. I adore her alpha, possessive heroes, and the women who knock them off their feet. Mogul is her latest standalone, and though it is connected to a previous novel of hers, Tycoon, it can be read as a standalone. It’s sexy, intense, and romance, basically everything I hope and expect from a Katy Evans book. If you’re a long-time fan, you’ll definitely want to get your hands on Mogul!

When Ian and Sara meet, they experience a chemistry that neither of them can deny. They fall into temptation when Ian checks into the hotel Sara works at and have the best night of their life – but they leave each other without exchanging names or numbers. Sara unfortunately gets fired and they have almost no way of finding each other again… until a chance encounter with Sara’s new job as a dog walker for Ian’s grandmother has them reuniting. But Sara finds out that Ian is currently in the middle of a divorce with a wife he’s been separated from for years – can she trust Ian’s true intentions, or will she forever be on the sidelines?

I love how slightly obsessive both Katy’s heroes and heroines become when they meet the love of their life. Katy writes her characters falling in love in such a magical way that I feel as if I’m falling alongside with them. I highly enjoyed getting to know Ian and Sara and watching them work their way towards a hard-earned HEA they deserve. Sara teaches Ian to give love a second chance and that there’s more to life than work, while Ian teaches Sara to go after her dreams. I couldn’t get enough of these two, and that’s my only complaint: that the book was too short. I would’ve loved delving a little more into Ian and Sara’s lives, but I’ll take what I can get from Katy Evans. Right now, I’m dying for a certain secondary character to get her book!

Thanks to the author for generously providing me an ARC to review.

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