Spencer Hightower, a public relations expert, prides herself on being efficient and knowing how to get things done without getting emotionally involved. For her winning is not a priority but the only option. However, she is fair and never resorts to dirty politics to win. She also does not believe in getting into a relationship, much less a date without researching the man beforehand. Liam Connelly is an anti-thesis to all her rules.

Liam, a sports agent, is infatuated with Spencer. He loves her fire, her determination and her professionalism. What he wants is to get under her skin and get to know the woman underneath all that cool. Unfortunately, they are now opponents in a case where Spencer needs a paternity test of his high-profile client.

Keeping professional and personal relationship is not Spencer's style while Liam has no issues in keeping the two separate. Convincing Spencer is a tough job but the sizzling attraction in his favour. Liam is successful till the small case of paternity tests escalates into a high profile scandal which can ruin both his and his client's career. Will they be able to overcome the odds and be together or the case of mistrust is their undoing?

I absolutely adore Liam. He is a charming, very funny guy playboy who is not afraid to face off with Spencer despite the possibility of ruining their chances of getting together, admit his mistakes or share his fears. No wonder Spencer fell for him. With each interaction we see a new side to them; see their fears, insecurities and desires. Liam's pursuit of Spencer is an utter delight. I was routing for him throughout even when the odds were against him. Spencer is a hard-ass workaholic who does not know how to let loose or just lose. Thanks to Liam, her coming out is an amazing journey. There were times I did not like her for her stubbornness and feared they would breakup or the end will be disappointingly forced HEA. Glad to say I was wrong. What I totally loved about KNOW WHEN TO HOLD HIM is how both of them refused to compromise their professional integrity and morals for a personal relationship.

KNOW WHEN TO HOLD HIM is a journey of two professionals and how they come into their own learning from each other along the way. Their battle of wits is an adrenaline rush. I was on the edge of my seat laughing my head-off at how they threw each other off track or as Spencer would say cock-block. The chemistry between the two is sizzling and when they finally come together; let's just say it is not a disappointment. They are very similar but, again as Spencer observes, he is a more patient and kinder than her. I loved how Ms. Emory took time to develop the characters rather than focus on just on them having sex. For those who like steamier, frequent bedroom scenes, KNOW WHEN TO HOLD HIM is not the right choice but for a story where romance develops over time with the characters with some action here and there, this is the perfect choice.

Book Summary

Spencer Hightower's job is cleaning up other people's messes.

And she is damn good at it. Unfortunately, being a supremely organized workaholic, she doesn’t always easily meet guys—until Liam Connelly shows up, all high-powered and really, really sexy.

Sure, he makes Spencer's pulse thump...but he's also the biggest pain in her professional life. Liam can't believe his lousy luck when he learns that Spencer is his opposition in a high-profile scandal.

She’s the best at what she does and the worst possible opponent. Of course, a little professional animosity can't hurt a guy's chances for a date, can it? Even as Spencer tries to keep her distance, their attraction grows stronger...and hotter.

But once they cross all kinds of professional—and personal—boundaries, the situation snowballs into a disaster that even the great Spencer Hightower can't fix...