A billionaire office romance with steamy and emotional parts, The Favor is a standalone novel by Suzanne Wright. And in this article, we will be giving a spoiler-free book review of The Favor.
About The Favor
Title: The Favor
Author: Suzanne Wright
Genre: Romance, Contemporary, Adult
Publisher: Self-published
Type: Standalone
Pages: 388
Goodreads rating: 4.1/5
Vienna should have known better than asking a man like Dane Davenport for a favor. A ruthless businessman, Dane never does anything without weighing its profit and loss. But he did save her once, so when he asks her to return his favor, she isn’t in a place to say ‘no’. Though getting married to her exceptionally handsome boss was never in her plans. Sure it’s only a contract marriage, and she only needs to stay with him for a year. Easier said than done, not when she knows how aware she is about everything of his. Vienna knows there is no chance her harmless crush on her boss, which has been festering for years, would ever come to pass, but the more time she spends with him, the more she realizes that getting over Dane would be near impossible.
Book review of The Favor
Alright, picture this: you’re craving a romance that’s equal parts fun, spicy, and heartwarming. You want something that lets you just sink in and escape without too much emotional heavy-lifting. That’s The Favor by Suzanne Wright. Suzanne is the go-to author for exactly that vibe—fun, easygoing, and always delivering characters you’ll root for. And, let’s be real, she didn’t disappoint here either.
First off, the title and cover art keep things refreshingly simple. It’s contemporary adult romance—no frills, just fun. And, let’s be honest, it’s nice to dive into a romance without needing to hide the cover if you’re around family (okay, maybe only half-kidding).
Now, onto the writing. Suzanne Wright has this straightforward, witty style that’s laced with sass. Okay, her humor might be even better in her Dark in You series, but this one still has some solid laughs. And about the steamy parts? Oh boy, they’re seriously steamy. Like, someone-hand-me-a-fan level of detailed, if you get the drift.
The story dips into some workplace drama, though not overwhelmingly. Every time the characters dive into it, it’s genuinely satisfying, even if the drama does veer into a bit much here and there. But here’s the thing—it’s usually external drama. None of that frustrating “miscommunication” mess between the leads (well, most of the time). This is largely thanks to Vienna, our leading lady, who is truly a breath of fresh air in romance.
“Not yours,” Dane finished. “They’re my rings on her finger. It’s my name she’s taken. It’s my bed she shares. She is mine.”
Suzanne Wright, The Favor
I love some alpha, possessive lovers. Vienna is an absolute gem of a character. Wright’s heroines are always fun, but Vienna’s got this calm maturity that’s just non-toxic and real. She doesn’t jump to conclusions or lash out; she actually talks things through with Dane. Sure, she has her moments, but they’re justified. She feels deeply, which makes her reactions genuine and relatable.
This book ticks off a lot of favorite tropes—office romance, unrequited love, marriage of convenience, family drama, childhood trauma, even a mentally ill family member (yep, the dramatics get intense). Her father is another highlight; his scenes with both Vienna and Dane are honestly adorable, adding such a sweet layer to the story.
If there’s one thing that could have taken this book up a notch, it’d be hearing a little more from Dane. He’s got that reserved, distant vibe, and a chapter or two from his perspective would’ve been gold. And I would’ve loved to see more of Vienna’s dad’s backstory, especially from Vienna’s childhood. There was so much potential there, and it was a bit of a bummer to breeze past it. Even though the romance is a slow burn, their relationship development felt like it skipped a beat or two.
Bottom line, The Favor might not be Suzanne’s all-time best, but it’s hands down my favorite workplace romance right now. Vienna is just the best—strong, confident, with serious “take-no-crap” vibes. She’s the kind of character you either want to be or have as your best friend.
Conclusion
Rating: 4 / 5
Recommendation: If you’re cool with a bit of family drama and some delusional exes, this one is absolutely worth a read.
If you enjoyed Brooklynaire by Sarina Bowen, the Mount Trilogy by Meghan March, or Marriage of Inconvenience by Penny Reid, then get ready to love The Favor.
P.S.: This book is available on Kindle Unlimited. If you have subscribed to it, then you can read this book for free.
About the Author
Suzanne Wright is a British fiction romance writer. Her works include the Dark in You series (Demons), Deep in Your Veins series (Vampires), The Phoenix Pack, The Mercury Pack, and The Olympus Pride Series (all shifter novels that are interconnected to each other). She has also written 3 contemporary romance standalone – From Rags, Shiver, and The Favor. Suzanne is also starting a new series in 2022 – Devil’s Cradle. She lives in England with her husband and two children.
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