Going Public by Hudson Lin

This is the second book in the Jade Harbour Capital series, but each book can be read as a standalone as they focus on different characters. What both books in this series have in common though is the addictive stories set in the Canadian finance world and that they are full of diversity and family bonds. Just like with the first book, Hard Sell, I read this one in one sitting, completely hooked from the very first page!

In Going Public, the two main characters are Jade Harbour partner and playboy Raymond Chao (Ray) and his assistant, the shy, sweet and demisexual Elvin Goh. Elvin has been in love with Ray for as far as he can remember, but never even hinted it to Ray. Not only because Ray is his boss, but also because he knew Ray would never be interested in him that way, being a filthy rich and flamboyant player who goes from party to party and bed to bed. But when a scandal hits, Raymond leans more and more on Elvin and reveals more of himself in a way that starts to build a whole new intimacy between them.

I loved the slow burn romance, the right amount of angst, demisexual awakening and diversity. I also really enjoyed the family bonds and dynamics, with Elvin taking care of his large family and Ray’s strained relationship with his family and especially his father and head of the dynasty, Chairman Chao. I have to admit that I missed my favorite couple from the first book, Danny and Toby though. It would have been lovely to get some glimpses of their life after Hard Sell, to connect the two books in this series more.

But all in all, this was an addictive, romantic and highly enjoyable story with a bit of a thriller/mafia twist, and I sincerely hope that we will get more books in this series!

Thank you NetGalley and Carina Press & Carina Adores (Harlequin) for the ARC! All opinions are my own and I am leaving my honest review voluntarily.

Rating:
4 stars

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Author info:
Hudson Lin