The Design by R.S Grey : Release Day Blitz + Review

Title: The Design
Author: R.S. Grey
Release Date: March 1, 2015
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Five minutes until the interview begins.

Fresh on the heels of her college graduation, Cameron Heart has landed an interview at a prestigious architecture firm.
Four minutes until the interview. 
She knows she’s only there because the owner, Grayson Cole, is her older sister’s friend.
Three minutes. 
For the last seven years, Grayson has been the most intimidating man Cammie has ever had the pleasure, or displeasure, of being around.
Two Minutes. 
But the job opportunity is too good to pass up. So, Cammie will have to ignore the fact that Grayson is handsome enough to have his own national holiday. 
One. 
After all, she shouldn’t feel that way about her new boss. And, he will be her new boss.
…
“I’m not scared of you,” I said with a confident smile.
“Perhaps we should fix that, Ms. Heart. Close the door.”

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I paused just outside of the front doors and took a deep breath, trying to get my bearings. I was twenty minutes early for my interview. My outfit was still wrinkle-free. My pad-folio was filled with extra copies of my resume and reference letters, and I’d rehearsed every possible question that Grayson Cole would ask:
Greatest weakness? My inability to settle for anything less than what I deserve. I’m stubborn and persistent.
The honest answer? My inability to overcome my schoolgirl crush on you even though you’re a self-righteous ass.
I would NOT be giving him the honest answer.

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal:

First: This book is a STANDALONE. It follows two side characters from The Duet, but every detail you need to know will be included.

If you loved the witty and comical banter in The Duet by R.S. Grey then you are going to LOVE The Design.

Cameron Heart, aka Cammie, dreams of leaving. One week out of college, where she'd completed her bachelors and masters degree program in architecture, she wanted to change gears and travel, she dreamed of filling her giant backpack with the essentials and settings off for unknown destinations. Even though her parents had left plenty of money after their car accident, Cammie was determined to do it all on her own.

Cammie landed an interview at Cole Designs through her sisters best friend, Grayson Cole himself. Grayson Cole is every bit of intimidating and sexy. At the interview, Grayson lays it out for Cammie, he is and has always been attracted to her, but he will not cross that line with an employee. 

“I’m not intimidated by you,” I said with a confident smile.“Perhaps we should fix that, Ms. Heart. Close the door.”

With this knowledge, Cammie is determined to make Grayson the next item on her to-do list. Can they keep their relationship professional or will their relationship go move to another level?

The Design reminded me a lot of The Duet, with the witty banter and stubborn a$s male. And even though the books intertwine, they can be read completely on their own. I am so glad that Brooklyn and Jason make appearances in this book, and I'm so glad that we get to hear Brooklyn and Cammie's sisterly banter. The Design is written in only Cammie's POV, and although I love it, I wish we could hear Graysons inner dialogue. 

But in all.... I ABSOLUTELY loved The Design.

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