Yours Blindly by Rose Fresquez
Series: The Office Heartthrobs – Book 2
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication Date: April 27, 2025
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 398
Format: ebook – received from author
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He’s the bane of her existence. She’s the reason for his.

Most people at the office consider me a nice guy, friendly even—everyone, that is, except for the graphic designer. Lexi Sinclair branded me the enemy from the day I challenged her designs in a critical meeting. Despite her skill in crafting stunning visuals, I’m the gatekeeper of what ultimately makes it to our platforms. As the marketing director, I’m not just her boss by title; I define the strategy. Yet, she resists me at every opportunity, a challenge I’m tempted to sidestep—before she gets under my skin.

Fate, however, delights in complications. It starts with a blind date, and who else shows up but Lexi? As if that’s not bad enough, she becomes my temporary neighbor in adjoining townhouses. I play my music loud, she craves silence—my uncontrolled Great Dane destroys her porch plants. And now our confrontations spill from the boardroom to our shared driveway, turning every encounter into a battleground.

Yet, beneath her frosty exterior lies something unexpectedly fragile, revealed as life throws its harsh realities and forces us to rely on each other. With every heated exchange, our reasons for rivalry blur, and I can’t pinpoint when we shifted from foes to something resembling friends.

As our defenses crumble, sparks ignite and suddenly we breathe the same air. I realize then that she’s everything I didn’t know I needed, and my world can’t function without Lexi in it. I may never fully understand Lexi Sinclair, but perhaps that’s not necessary. Maybe I’m meant to be hers, blindly.

This is book 2 in the Office Hearthrobs Series. Each book can be read as a complete standalone.

My Review and Reflections

Fresquez’s writing style borders on flowery, making it difficult to engage. However, the intense descriptions do lend themselves to really seeing the tension between Lexi and Nico. Of the two main characters, Lexi felt the most real to me. Her background and experiences were relatable, making her reaction to Nico understandable. I rarely read office romances, perhaps because that’s where I met my husband of 25 years and now nothing can compare. But the ending of this one did give me all the vibes. It had me crying, smiling, wondering how this could even happen, and then back to smiling.

If you enjoy office romance, this is for you. You will also enjoy this book if you like stories with strong friendships, forgiveness, and repentance.