Maya Darlington-Hume is the life of the party, used to turning heads—and getting her way. But behind the champagne and charm is a woman chasing something real, especially from the one man who’s never taken her her father. So when she discovers the gorgeous stranger who caught her mid-bath is actually her father’s business partner—and her new boss—Maya decides to have a little fun.
Benedict Chivers has worked hard to get where he is, and he’s not about to risk it all for a fling. Especially not with his investor’s irresistible daughter. But Maya is hard to ignore… and even harder to resist.
Their connection is electric, their chemistry off the charts—but with so much at stake falling into bed might be the easy part. Staying out of trouble? That’s another story. (Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads)
From the very first line, I knew I was in trouble–in a good way. The first chapter showcases how Benedict finds Maya in a bit of a compromising position, which ends up not being too compromising for either of them, even though Benedict wants it to appear that way. For him, getting into bed with Maya (personally or professionally) could be problematic, and he knows the best decision would be to keep her at arm’s length.
Maya has other ideas. She’s spent most of her life in her dad’s shadow, having to deal with the judgement that often comes from being the daughter of a powerful man. No one takes her seriously, assuming she has everything handed to her, with no need to work for what she wants. I think it makes her work that much harder–even when it comes to matters of the heart. She knows Benedict should be off limits, but the type of connection they share is all too powerful, despite what she knows is best.
This is an "opposite sides of the track" story; Benedict is a self-made man, while Maya comes from a background of influence. Yet they both manage to meet in the middle, learning from one another, discovering that the opinions they had don’t really matter, and aren’t really true, anyway. Maya wants to break away from her father and make a name for herself, and Benedict has a lot more to offer than just his business. They are a lot more than where they came from.
The biggest obstacle is facing Maya’s father. Sprinkled throughout In Too Deep are very spicy scenes between the two main characters that could make anyone blush; it reminded me a bit of the movie Secretary–maybe not the exact type of content, but definitely the same sentiment. It made for a very engaging reading experience that kept me on my toes.
Thanks to Rachel's Random Resources for the book in exchange for an honest review.
Best known for her enemies to lovers, opposites attract, holiday and workplace romances, Christy sets her books in the glamorous worlds of film, media, and the arts, where forced proximity and undeniable chemistry lead to steamy love stories full of passion, tension, and emotional depth.
Formerly a Video and Radio Producer, Christy now spends her time (when she’s not writing) walking for pleasure and researching other people's deepest secrets and desires.
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