#BookReview: Queen Bee and the Turk: Take 1 by Daphne MacLeod @lexilikestoread

Synopsis: Beatrice Fredricks, a spirited former Texas teacher, swaps textbooks for scripts in a complete career overhaul.

Seeking an escape from the shadows of unrequited love and a dangerous work environment, Beatrice dives in headfirst where laughter, friendship and a mischievous Great Dane named Zeki await in glitzy L.A. When she’s asked to be the maid of honor at her best friend’s wedding back home, her boss, Ihsan, accepts the challenge to help her transform into the confident, leading lady of her own love story. But working closely with the handsome actor stirs feelings she’s not ready for. Desperate to avoid repeating past mistakes, Beatrice convinces herself it’s just another case of falling for the wrong person.

Ihsan Zorlu, already an international Turkish film star, sets his sights on Hollywood to secure his family’s future and heal from a tumultuous divorce. In an unconventional move, Ihsan hires Beatrice as his personal assistant to aid him in his American debut. The line between personal and professional might as well be written in invisible ink as they learn to work and live in the same house. Beatrice believes love is for the flawless, which Ihsan knows from painful experience isn’t true. Does he have what it takes to make it big in Hollywood? And can he convince his assistant that she’s perfect and beautiful the way she is? Will Zeki ever understand personal space?



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Rating: 5 Stars
My Review: "Queen Bee and the Turk: Take 1" is a fantastic and hilarious debut that introduces the charming duo of Bee and Ihsan.

This book had me laughing out loud and deeply moved in equal measure. The characters are exceptionally well-written, instantly drawing me into their lives and embedding themselves in my heart. I felt an immediate kinship with Bee, experiencing her emotions as if they were my own. Her embarrassing moments made me cringe, and her successes made me cheer enthusiastically.

I fell in love with Ihsan right alongside Bee and found myself wanting to scream at her for not recognizing his obvious feelings for her, while also understanding why she couldn't see them.

The blend of humor and heartfelt moments creates a perfect balance, making this story both entertaining and emotionally rich. The writing style kept me engaged from start to finish, and the authenticity of the characters' experiences resonated deeply.

I can't wait to see how their tales progress in the next books. Bee and Ihsan's journey is just beginning, and I eagerly anticipate every twist and turn in their story.

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