Who Would Like This Book:
This one’s made for anyone who loves a sophisticated, slow-burn romance with all the feels - think sharp banter, powerful ice queens, and a rich, immersive dive into the high-stakes world of fashion journalism. Jules and Vivian sizzle with chemistry, and the supporting cast is just as vibrant. If you’re a fan of workplace dynamics, age-gap love stories, or The Devil Wears Prada but want a sapphic twist, you’ll eat this up. Bonus points for genuinely witty dialogue and lush character development!
Who May Not Like This Book:
This book may not be for you if slow-burn romances test your patience - it spends a lot of time building tension before delivering on the heat. Some readers found themselves distracted by its fanfic roots or struggled with the similarities to other stories in the genre. The narrative can feel a little long, and the source material’s echoes of The Devil Wears Prada might be distracting if you’re looking for something wholly original.
About:
'Truth and Measure' by Roslyn Sinclair is a captivating slow-burn romance that revolves around the complex relationship between Vivian and Jules. The book delves into the dynamic between an ice queen character, Vivian, and Jules, who persistently tries to break down Vivian's barriers. The plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers engaged until the very end. The author's writing style is praised for its witty and thought-provoking dialogue, as well as the well-developed secondary characters that play crucial roles in the story.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
There are some triggers/content warnings such as emotional baggage relating to past relationships and potentially contentious workplace dynamics.
Has Romance?
The romance is a central focus of the narrative, with high emotional and romantic investment in the characters' relationship.
From The Publisher:
What happens when the world's fiercest fashion editor learns she's pregnant-and her distracting assistant is the only one she can turn to? This wildly popular age-gap lesbian romance mixes humor and chaos with self-discovery.
Jules Moretti is newly single, an aspiring writer, and the hyper-competent assistant to the most powerful woman in fashion. It's a tough job, but her ice queen boss won't settle for less than perfection.
Vivian Carlisle helms the internationally revered fashion publication Du Jour. She might be smack in the middle of a messy divorce, but you have to make sacrifices to be the best. That's what she tells herself, anyway.
When the unthinkable happens, Vivian's regimented world is turned upside-down. Her life is about power, success, and dominance-not a baby!
This single, shocking moment throws boss and assistant together into an intimacy neither could have imagined. With their lives in chaos, every day brings a new challenge bigger than the last. But everything will work out…just so long as they don't do anything totally ridiculous.
Like fall in love.
Truth and Measure is the first part of a two-book series. This slow-burn office romance is a steamy story of fashion, passion, and the power of the unexpected.
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