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I'm Virtually Yours
Need a virtual PA? Then Polly Jones is your girl!
Polly Jones is taken aback when a new client asks her to investigate the Robertson family business in Devon, after all, a ‘virtual assistant’ doesn’t usually leave their home office! But she needs the work – and less proximity to an endless supply of tea and biscuits can only be a good thing right? So she sets off, with energetic puppy Rosie close by her side.
Polly’s new job isn’t quite in her comfort zone… Arriving in the small fishing village where everyone knows everyone’s business, any upsides (all those yummy scones and clotted cream) of course have their downside - she’s completely forgotten to pack her sea legs, and the temptingly handsome Will Robertson is making her job difficult at every turn.
It’s so much easier to keep things strictly professional in the virtual world – but with no e-mail to hide behind Polly must admit that Will’s smile is incredibly, deliciously distracting…
Polly Jones is taken aback when a new client asks her to investigate the Robertson family business in Devon, after all, a ‘virtual assistant’ doesn’t usually leave their home office! But she needs the work – and less proximity to an endless supply of tea and biscuits can only be a good thing right? So she sets off, with energetic puppy Rosie close by her side.
Polly’s new job isn’t quite in her comfort zone… Arriving in the small fishing village where everyone knows everyone’s business, any upsides (all those yummy scones and clotted cream) of course have their downside - she’s completely forgotten to pack her sea legs, and the temptingly handsome Will Robertson is making her job difficult at every turn.
It’s so much easier to keep things strictly professional in the virtual world – but with no e-mail to hide behind Polly must admit that Will’s smile is incredibly, deliciously distracting…
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75 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 9, 2013
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About the author
Jennifer Bohnet
25 books277 followersSixteen years ago Richard and I, with our then dog, 14 year old Holly in a trailer attached to Richard's bike, cycled down through western France via the canal paths, arriving in Antibes in July. With the exception of two fleeting visits back to the UK we have lived in France ever since.
For the past five years we have lived in a small cottage in central Brittany with one large collie dog called Viking, one fat cat known as Little’un and a young tortoiseshell cat called Missy. Oh, and there are various ducks and chickens in the garden, and a large pond with about a hundred fish in!
I have contributed short stories and serials to many of the UK women's magazines including, The People's Friend, Candis, My Weekly, Best, Yours and my stories have been published in Australia, Sweden, South Africa and Ireland.
I also write magazine features and my work has been published in national magazines and newspapers like, The Sunday Times, The Sunday Telegraph, Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, Home and Country, Devon Life. For over three years I had my own newspaper column in the South Hams Group of Newspapers, that took a wry look at family life.
I am a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association and the Society of Authors.
For the past five years we have lived in a small cottage in central Brittany with one large collie dog called Viking, one fat cat known as Little’un and a young tortoiseshell cat called Missy. Oh, and there are various ducks and chickens in the garden, and a large pond with about a hundred fish in!
I have contributed short stories and serials to many of the UK women's magazines including, The People's Friend, Candis, My Weekly, Best, Yours and my stories have been published in Australia, Sweden, South Africa and Ireland.
I also write magazine features and my work has been published in national magazines and newspapers like, The Sunday Times, The Sunday Telegraph, Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, Home and Country, Devon Life. For over three years I had my own newspaper column in the South Hams Group of Newspapers, that took a wry look at family life.
I am a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association and the Society of Authors.
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July 12, 2021
A short but adorable feel-good story. It almost felt full length due to the action it packed in. The ending was pleasantly unexpected and tied everything up nicely in a bow.
April 12, 2024
Well, I was looking for a good novella, but this missed the mark. I just finished it and I don’t even remember some of the character’s names! Polly is a virtual assistant and trying to grow her business. She accepts a job where she has to show up to the site to inspect business records to decide if investing in that company is worth it. She winds up staying at a bed and breakfast and becoming friendly with the family that owns the business, especially Will. But after this job, she’s due to leave and go home.
So the characters felt very stunted, especially Polly. The other characters seem to have a bit of a range of emotions, especially Will, but Polly felt so monotone. She was too proper, I couldn’t tell if she had emotions at all. I was tired of her.
I also felt NOTHING between her and Will. I didn’t get how this was a sweet summer romance. I was bored almost the entire time. Honestly, there were some scenes where there was misconduct at the boatyard and that was more interesting than the romance.
This just missed the mark for me. I’m kind of sorry I paid to read this, even if it was just $1.00.
So the characters felt very stunted, especially Polly. The other characters seem to have a bit of a range of emotions, especially Will, but Polly felt so monotone. She was too proper, I couldn’t tell if she had emotions at all. I was tired of her.
I also felt NOTHING between her and Will. I didn’t get how this was a sweet summer romance. I was bored almost the entire time. Honestly, there were some scenes where there was misconduct at the boatyard and that was more interesting than the romance.
This just missed the mark for me. I’m kind of sorry I paid to read this, even if it was just $1.00.
January 21, 2014
By the title and blurb about the main character being a virtual online assistant, i thought this book would have an ultra modern, high-tech feel. But what a sweet romance, set by the seaside, starring appealing characters, namely likeable Polly, mysterious Daniel and hunky Will. An intriguing plot with a satisfying ending. What a great, feel-good short romantic read!
November 16, 2020
Very glad I had previously read a book from this author, if not I wouldn’t have been reading another after this one. No substance to the story which was over before it began. The description says it is a romantic comedy - there is minimal romance and certainly no comedy.
June 1, 2020
The book seemed more like a novella. After finishing it, I realized it reminded me of a serial in an older magazine like the Saturday Evening Post or Redbook. I felt that the resolution of the main plot and the silly little subplot were both obvious. In some ways it resembled the prequels writers sometimes produce when a series become popular and a publisher sees a way to sell more books.
The characters were amiable but one dimensional, and the villains were disposed of rather summarily. It's not a bad book, but I suspect I will.have forgotten it in a month.
The characters were amiable but one dimensional, and the villains were disposed of rather summarily. It's not a bad book, but I suspect I will.have forgotten it in a month.
April 7, 2020
Enjoyable Reading!
I enjoyed reading this mystery. My only problem was understanding what some of the words, slang and abbreviations meant. I’m an American and thought I knew most of the differences between American-English and English-English, but now realize I have a ways to go. Oh well, it will keep me humble.
I enjoyed reading this mystery. My only problem was understanding what some of the words, slang and abbreviations meant. I’m an American and thought I knew most of the differences between American-English and English-English, but now realize I have a ways to go. Oh well, it will keep me humble.
June 30, 2024
Polly is surprised when a client asks her to review the Robertson family business in person as bring a virtual assistant it's usually all done via a computer but he's willing to pay for her time so she's surprised it's a boat building business however she gets on very well with the family and soon befriends Will the owners son.....
April 14, 2020
Thoroughly enjoyed
Wonderful quick read. Easy to devour on a stay in day or week . If you like quick, light reads this is one
Wonderful quick read. Easy to devour on a stay in day or week . If you like quick, light reads this is one
December 16, 2020
4 stars 🌟
January 8, 2022
Great read.
This is just the type of book I love. Great story and characters and I couldn't put it down. I love a good romance and this book had loads of it.
This is just the type of book I love. Great story and characters and I couldn't put it down. I love a good romance and this book had loads of it.
July 15, 2016
Jennifer Bohnet has been on my 'author to read' list for quite a while, and still is because there are a few others I just need to read. After reading a rather deeply emotional book, I needed to find something shorter to read, so obviously Jennifer came to mind. As soon as I saw the title of this book on Amazon, I just had to buy it. Curiosity got the better of me because I thought 'is this about dating websites?' 'is this book about someone dreaming?', I had no idea! That in itself made me excited. I like playing the guessing game with books because I no longer read the blurbs, I want to find out the information for myself. 'I'm Virtually Yours' was certainly no different. You're probably thinking I am a tad on the odd bookish nerd side, but I can tell you one thing, after reading this particular book, I am SO glad that I go by the title and covers of books instead of the blurbs (mostly).
Polly is a 'virtual assistant'. She works for clients without meeting them (or leaving her home office). However, the job that she was asked to do meant she had to leave her home and play detective for a boat business. There is one slight hindrance with that, Polly and boats do not mix well, especially when everything is not as it seems!
As soon as I found out Polly's job, I wondered (and still do) how I could make that my job! (PS, if you know, do tell me!)
Polly is such a loveable character, she comes across in the story as such a down to earth person. I must admit that I did warm to her straight away! As the story unfolds it's quite clear my original guess about the book is completely way off mark, and I'm glad because it had considerably more oomph to it than my guess. 'I'm Virtually Yours' is a novella (short story), and it is ideal if you fancy something to read that isn't too heavy, but has enough detail in it to keep you interested. I loved how the story was quite fast paced in terms of the storyline, but I am curious as to what happened after with Polly and the boats. They say romance happens when you least expect it. Jennifer Bohnet certainly hit the nail on the head with that, especially as Polly went to Devon to investigate the boats, NOT the boatmen.
Reading 'I'm Virtually Yours' has given me a taster of Jennifer's writing style; which means I am now more excited to read the other books she has written. This novella is such a fun, light-hearted and warming read. I needed to read a book that let me get lost within its words; this book did just that. Such a pleasure to read.
Polly is a 'virtual assistant'. She works for clients without meeting them (or leaving her home office). However, the job that she was asked to do meant she had to leave her home and play detective for a boat business. There is one slight hindrance with that, Polly and boats do not mix well, especially when everything is not as it seems!
As soon as I found out Polly's job, I wondered (and still do) how I could make that my job! (PS, if you know, do tell me!)
Polly is such a loveable character, she comes across in the story as such a down to earth person. I must admit that I did warm to her straight away! As the story unfolds it's quite clear my original guess about the book is completely way off mark, and I'm glad because it had considerably more oomph to it than my guess. 'I'm Virtually Yours' is a novella (short story), and it is ideal if you fancy something to read that isn't too heavy, but has enough detail in it to keep you interested. I loved how the story was quite fast paced in terms of the storyline, but I am curious as to what happened after with Polly and the boats. They say romance happens when you least expect it. Jennifer Bohnet certainly hit the nail on the head with that, especially as Polly went to Devon to investigate the boats, NOT the boatmen.
Reading 'I'm Virtually Yours' has given me a taster of Jennifer's writing style; which means I am now more excited to read the other books she has written. This novella is such a fun, light-hearted and warming read. I needed to read a book that let me get lost within its words; this book did just that. Such a pleasure to read.
January 26, 2014
When Jennifer Bohnet tweeted me and asked me if i would like to review her new novella I’m Virtually Yours, I jumped at the chance. I’d noticed it a few days before and it was going to be added to my wish list for when I had cleared some of my other review books, but Jennifer’s offer was greatly accepted and I decided to read it immediately – that’s the thing with novellas, they don’t take very long to read and this was a delightful little read!
Polly Jones is a virtual PA; after being made redundant from her job at a travel agents she plunged the money into starting her own virtual PA business Virtually Yours. When a client emails and asks her to head to the West Country for a job, she’s filled with derision; she’s a virtual PA the whole point of that is you can do it from home, but when DF tells her he wants a more personal thorough look into the business he’s thinking of investing in, Poly agrees and heads down there with her dog, Rosie. Once there she’s plunged right into the middle of it all and finds herself strangely attracted to owner Ben’s son, Will, who is sceptical over the whole deal, but can Polly convince him that her employer is the real deal??
I really enjoyed I’m Virtually Yours, it was such a lovely, sweet read that I didn’t want to end! I enjoyed getting to know Polly and the Robertsons, I loved hearing more about boats, a topic that isn’t high up on my list of subjects I know about, and I always love novels set in the West Country, it sounds amazing down there and all novels set there always seem magical. There was even a bit of mystery in the novel, which added a bit of suspense as someone was sabotaging the Robertsons business. Overall it was a quick, fun, enjoyable read and I hope Bohnet is working on a new Carina novel (hopefully a longer one as I was sad when I’m Virtually Yours ended) as she’s a fab writer!
Polly Jones is a virtual PA; after being made redundant from her job at a travel agents she plunged the money into starting her own virtual PA business Virtually Yours. When a client emails and asks her to head to the West Country for a job, she’s filled with derision; she’s a virtual PA the whole point of that is you can do it from home, but when DF tells her he wants a more personal thorough look into the business he’s thinking of investing in, Poly agrees and heads down there with her dog, Rosie. Once there she’s plunged right into the middle of it all and finds herself strangely attracted to owner Ben’s son, Will, who is sceptical over the whole deal, but can Polly convince him that her employer is the real deal??
I really enjoyed I’m Virtually Yours, it was such a lovely, sweet read that I didn’t want to end! I enjoyed getting to know Polly and the Robertsons, I loved hearing more about boats, a topic that isn’t high up on my list of subjects I know about, and I always love novels set in the West Country, it sounds amazing down there and all novels set there always seem magical. There was even a bit of mystery in the novel, which added a bit of suspense as someone was sabotaging the Robertsons business. Overall it was a quick, fun, enjoyable read and I hope Bohnet is working on a new Carina novel (hopefully a longer one as I was sad when I’m Virtually Yours ended) as she’s a fab writer!
February 8, 2014
This novella is a lovely and engaging read from Jennifer Bohnet.
Polly Jones is a virtual PA and when a new client asks her to investigate a business down in the West Country, she hops into her car (well, her mum’s car actually) with her dog to take up her new role. The business is a boat-building company that is going through difficult times and Polly’s job is to get a personal perspective on whether the business is worth investing in. As well as her mysterious client, there’s also the rather gorgeous, Will, the son of the business’s owners, who proves to be something of a distraction.
I loved the setting of this novel, the fishing village, the harbour and all the details of the boating activities, it was wonderful. I felt as though I wanted to book a holiday in Devon and rush off down there! There’s intrigue too when someone starts sabotaging the business.
Overall this is a really enjoyable, heart-warming and satisfying read which I would definitely recommend!
Polly Jones is a virtual PA and when a new client asks her to investigate a business down in the West Country, she hops into her car (well, her mum’s car actually) with her dog to take up her new role. The business is a boat-building company that is going through difficult times and Polly’s job is to get a personal perspective on whether the business is worth investing in. As well as her mysterious client, there’s also the rather gorgeous, Will, the son of the business’s owners, who proves to be something of a distraction.
I loved the setting of this novel, the fishing village, the harbour and all the details of the boating activities, it was wonderful. I felt as though I wanted to book a holiday in Devon and rush off down there! There’s intrigue too when someone starts sabotaging the business.
Overall this is a really enjoyable, heart-warming and satisfying read which I would definitely recommend!
December 19, 2013
I had this novella down on my list to review in January but I was looking for a quick read and I decided to read it. I' m so glad I did, I read it in one sitting and really enjoyed it.
Polly is setting out on her own as a Virtual Assistant which I had never heard of before but it sounds like an ideal job,working from home,doing something a bit different everyday. The job sounded even better to me when she receives an email asking her to go to Devon to check out a boatyard for someone who is thinking of investing in it but he wants to remain anonymous to the owners.
When Polly arrives and she walks into a business that is about to go bust but as she gets to know the boatyard owners just what will she put in her report. Intrigue and flirtation and beautiful Devon all make this story very readable. Although this was a novella I thought the story was very rounded and did not leave anything out although maybe there is a case for a sequel just to find out what Polly is doing now.
Polly is setting out on her own as a Virtual Assistant which I had never heard of before but it sounds like an ideal job,working from home,doing something a bit different everyday. The job sounded even better to me when she receives an email asking her to go to Devon to check out a boatyard for someone who is thinking of investing in it but he wants to remain anonymous to the owners.
When Polly arrives and she walks into a business that is about to go bust but as she gets to know the boatyard owners just what will she put in her report. Intrigue and flirtation and beautiful Devon all make this story very readable. Although this was a novella I thought the story was very rounded and did not leave anything out although maybe there is a case for a sequel just to find out what Polly is doing now.
May 4, 2014
Polly Jones hates boats and hates water, so when a new client asks her to investigate a boat business in Devon, she reluctantly accepts and heads off to meet the Robertson family who own it. However, Polly soon gets distracted by the temptingly delicious Will Robertson, who makes her job difficult at every turn.
The book was a short read and something that was light hearted and easy to follow, perfect for a day relaxing on the beach or round the pool. However, I felt the story was rushed at times, characters could have been developed more and the ending felt as though the author had run out of ideas on her plot.
If you want something that is easy to read then this book is for you, but if you want a book with more of a story, then you will be left feeling disappointed.
The book was a short read and something that was light hearted and easy to follow, perfect for a day relaxing on the beach or round the pool. However, I felt the story was rushed at times, characters could have been developed more and the ending felt as though the author had run out of ideas on her plot.
If you want something that is easy to read then this book is for you, but if you want a book with more of a story, then you will be left feeling disappointed.
January 9, 2014
A lovely little novella, that keeps the magic of the story hidden until towards the end!
Polly doesn't plan to work anywhere but home for her new clients, but when one of them offers her work in Cornwall she takes the risk! Cornwall has many secrets in store not only for Polly but for the family business that her client has asked her to look into.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
Polly doesn't plan to work anywhere but home for her new clients, but when one of them offers her work in Cornwall she takes the risk! Cornwall has many secrets in store not only for Polly but for the family business that her client has asked her to look into.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
June 23, 2016
Easy reading heartwarming book. I like the details of British settings, people characters feel actual and alive. Overall nice book to read.
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