4.5 Stars 
 I've read quite a number of "gorgeous-rich-CEO-falls-for-personal-assistant" variations lately, and Rock Hard is at the top of my list. Gabriel and Charlotte are very real and likable characters. I thought the slow progression of their relationship and their interaction with each other was the highlight of this book for me. 
 Even though Gabriel is the stereotypical driven CEO, he wasn't only that -- he had other traits that really made me like him. He totally had my heart when he reveals why he likes his "Miss Baird". Underneath that gruff CEO exterior, I thought he had some really special characteristics. No wonder Charlotte falls for him. 
 Charlotte might think of herself as a mouse, but I didn't, at least not by the end of the book. I loved how her character grew,both professionally and personally. Not everything was easy for them either, but it was how they dealt with things had had me smiling. It was easy to want Gabriel and Charlotte to have their HEA. 
 There was a bit of drama, but this title is all about the romance between Charlotte and Gabriel. It can be read standalone and I'm definitely going to find time to read the first two books in this series soon. 
 If you are looking for a sweet romance with some light-hearted banter and a touch of drama, I'd recommend Rock Hard. 
 ARC provided for review. 
 This review also appears on my blog at: 
 http://redhotbluereads.blogspot.com/2015/03/review-excerpt-giveawayrock-hard-by.html