The Art of Awkward Affection: A Romantic Comedy (The Richmond Brothers Book 1)

Name: The Art of Awkward Affection: A Romantic Comedy (The Richmond Brothers Book 1)
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Rating: 4.3 (6045 reviews)
Author: Alina Jacobs

by Alina Jacobs

Contemporary Fiction Romance

4.3 (6,045)

4.3 stars from 6,045 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 23, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy banter-heavy romance where the heroine's chaotic energy directly clashes with the hero's buttoned-up control, and you find that dynamic hilarious rather than tiresome.
You want a story with genuine laughs (emotional support iguanas, corgi stickers, cupcake interventions) mixed into the slow burn, not just heavy sighs and tension.
You like your grumpy billionaire with an actual reason to be grumpy, and you're willing to sit with some darker emotional territory once the comedy settles.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer your romance protagonists to be equally matched in confidence and social standing, since the assistant-to-the-assistant dynamic might feel imbalanced to you.
You're looking for romance without comedy or levity; this book leans hard into absurdist humour that won't appeal if you want pure emotional intensity.
You dislike first-person narration from women who describe themselves as quirky or mission-driven, as that's core to this protagonist's voice and appeal.

About this book

A Florida native working as an assistant in Manhattan has taken it upon herself to brighten the life of her boss, Grayson Richmond, a wealthy and perpetually grumpy man. She leaves him notes of positive affirmation, cupcakes, and corgi stickers—efforts that are met with nothing but scowls, until he catches her in his penthouse with her blouse undone, prompting a genuine smile. As Grayson's carefully controlled life begins to crack, the narrator discovers he harbors a dark secret. She questions whether her efforts to bring joy into his life will be enough to help him. This is an enemies-to-lovers romance set in Manhattan, featuring a grumpy billionaire boss and a Florida sunshine assistant. The story includes elements of humor and suspense, with a guaranteed happy ending.

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Currently #2,912 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.3★ from 6,045 reviews

Gaining approximately 171 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.6 to 4.3.

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