A Business Proposal

A Business Proposal opens with the kind of workplace pressure most readers will recognise. A woman buried in overwork, debt and a painful romantic situation accepts a friend's offer to stand in for an arranged date. The premise is clever, and it gives the story a bright, comic engine from its first chapter.The series is at its best in its comic exchanges. The leads' banter is sharp, and the full-colour art gives expressions real personality. The office setting feels lively and well drawn, and the long run gives the relationship room to build.The weaknesses are coincidence and length. Key developments sometimes depend on conveniently timed events, and the romantic tension can feel stretched across the run. Readers who enjoy glossy office romcoms with a clear comic hook will find it enjoyable. Those wanting a grounded romance may find the structure too tidy, though the chemistry keeps the pages turning.