Review of It's Not PMS, It's You by Rich Amooi

Ruth “Ruthless” Harper is on the verge of becoming managing partner at her all-male consulting firm and she won’t let anything stand in her way. That includes men, relationships, and that dreaded F word, FEELINGS—distractions she eliminated long ago.

After the worst day ever (a near-death experience and a public wedgie, for starters), Ruth realizes she doesn’t want to live and die alone. She puts together a business plan to find the perfect man and dives head first into the murky online dating pool. All she wants is a high-powered executive who understands how important her career is. If only it were that easy.

Problem is most men are intimidated by Ruth’s confidence and shocked by her bluntness. The exception being her landscape designer, Nick, whose cool demeanor and unsolicited dating advice are driving her nuts. He’s the antithesis of the business-oriented man Ruth envisions for herself, so why do all signs keep pointing back to him?

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**My thoughts**

How many times as women have we had to utter those words? Or at the very least, we have thought them. The title alone was enough to capture my attention, along with the cover. But I have also seen Rich Amooi recommended several times by authors I follow. I’m glad I gave it a chance.

It starts out with one of the best Meet Cutes I have ever read, involving a spin class and a wedgie. I deeply felt Ruth’s mortification and yet can totally see the same thing happening to me. I love it. And it sets the stage for a great relationship.

Ruth is one of those Type A women who wants control over just about everything. But she’s had to be hard-nosed to make a name for herself in the male-dominated corporate world. And you can guess what kinds of comments people make to her at times (referring to the title). She is currently in a battle with one other top dog for a coveted position and will do what it takes to win.

Nick used to live that kind of life, but grew to realize it wasn’t worth it. So now he pursues his real love in life, which happens to be landscaping. But he goes beyond just basic plants and seeks to create an oasis for his customers. Of course, he ends up working for Ruth.

Ruth and Nick are great for each other. I feel like he ends up teacher her the most, but they play well off of each other and challenge each other just enough to keep it interesting without being overbearing.

I loved watching their relationship grow from a working relationship to a friendship to more. I enjoyed the people around them in the lives, particularly Nick’s family. Special shout out to Dee, Ruth’s amazing assistant. She is incredible in her work and as a friend. I aspire to be that useful in peoples lives. She gets her own little romance going, but I want to see her star in her own book!

And I appreciated that they were an older couple instead of the young 20-somethings falling in lust and love.

I chuckled and smiled as I made my way through this one poolside. I am glad I took a chance on this author and will check out more of his work.