
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

Going Down Hard by Carly Phillips is a symphony of sweet and sexy. I absolutely adore this heartwarming love story that Carly Phillips has created as two people from two different social circles have their lives collide.
As the son of a former gardener and maid, Derek West has never been ashamed of his upbringing that was until Cassie Storm reminded him that they come from two different worlds. Fast forward to several years later, Derek is now a self-made billionaire who has worked his way to the top. And this time, it is Derek West who holds the power and wealth.

Cassie Storm is rich, beautiful, and smart. She wants to take over the family business and show her father that she can save their company and family name. And in order to save their business, Cassie knows that she has to land the interview of the lifetime. An interview with Derek West, the son of her family's former gardener and maid.
Cassie has only one regret in life and that is what she said about Derek to her friends. She knew that she shouldn’t have let peer pressure get the best of her when she was eighteen years old but now she wants to show Derek that she is a changed woman who never meant to hurt him. When Cassie apologized to Derek for what she said in the past, Derek acknowledges that there is compassion, truth and humility to it. He also realizes that Cassie Storm is someone you can’t forget. So when Derek agrees to do the interview, what happens when Derek and Cassie realize that this could possibly be their second chance? Will Derek be able to trust Cassie with his heart?
As I said before, there is nothing like reading a Carly Phillips book. Her stories have always been a perfect blend of romance, heart, and steam and Going Down Hard is another prime example of that. With her heartfelt prose, Phillips allows her readers to fall hard for her lovable characters. And trust me when I tell you, it’s not that hard to fall for Derek West and Cassie Storm as these two were the perfect pair. They complemented each other like two peas in a pod. So if you are looking for a romance that will bring a smile to your face and have you wishing for your own Derek West then I highly suggest you one-click this book now.
