Review: One Wrong Move by Olivia Hayle by Olivia Hayle

One Wrong Move by Olivia Hayle
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was provided an ARC of this book via the author, all opinions are my own.

This is the third book in the Connovan Chronicles, however it can be read as a standalone.  Each of the books follows one of the Connovan siblings as they navigate the daily grind of running a successful corporation while finding love.  This installment follows the middle sibling, Nate, who runs the London office and spearheads most of the European business for the company while his siblings head up the New York office.

Nate has been in love with his best friend's girl for 4 years.  He saw her first, but his lack of action that fateful night has lead him to years of misery.  Harper is a delightful art historian, but her former fiancé didn't felt her place was on his arm not in a gallery.  As her wedding date approaches, Harper decides that she doesn't want to be his arm candy and wants to continue to persue her art career and takes a chance on a training program in London to get away from her ex, her family and everything she knows.  

This was a little on the slow side for me.  I love a good slow burn, and while I appreciate Nate giving Harper space, Harper seemed completely out of touch when it came to Nate.  She was oblivious to his feelings for her, even after he put them out there.  Harper spent a bit too much time pushing Nate to maintain his relationship with her ex, a relationship that Nate didn't really put much effort into and wasn't really set on keeping.   Eventually they talk it out, but it takes a long time to get there.  I liked all of the sweet things Nate did for Harper to help her check things off of her list, which helped them get to know each other better and spend quality time together.  When conflict arises Connie, Nate's sister, has great advice for both Nate and Harper and she clearly explains both sides in such a wonderful way.  I really appreciated the author's commentary about agency and independence.

Overall this is a fun age gap (10 years) romance that really made me want to visit London and an art gallery or two.  I enjoyed the characters and getting to know them.  

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