Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Runaway by Katie Cross


 

Stella Marie is Mark’s accountant and keeps him grounded in his business decisions.  Mark is struggling to get his business off the ground.  Stella Marie and Mark have their meetings over the phone; they haven’t met in person.  Mark is irritated after his discussions with Stella Marie, but he realizes he needs some sound business advice.  Mark drives Stella Marie crazy too, but she realizes he approaches ideas differently.

 

When Stella Marie needs help to get away from her creepy stalker former boss, she turns to Mark.  She shows up at his doorstep one day and asks for a place to stay.  Mark helps her out by protecting her from the stalker, and Stella Marie helps him with organizing his business.  There are a few scary moments with the creepy ex-boss, but things turn out well.

 

This is the third book in the Coffeeshop series, and as with the first two, it is very enjoyable.  I love the interaction between Mark and Stella Marie.  He doesn’t pay a lot of attention to detail, and Stella Marie does, so they complement each other.  Mark does have some worthwhile business venture ideas, but he needs some practical advice to stay balanced and focused, and Stella Marie provides this.  They are helping each other, and I love that Mark and Stella Marie’s relationship is reciprocal rather than one-sided.

 

Runaway is worth reading.


No comments: