Author: Janie Grey
Series: Billionaire Boss Series book #1
Category: Contemporary Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
"'Ready for this?' Grant smiled down at me. 'It may not be what you're expecting.'
'That sounds like the story of our relationship,' I quipped."
This ultimate grumpy x sunshine, work romance book was as predictable as comfort food, but was the story I needed to cure me of my reading slump. A Personal Assistant who can wrangle in and stand up to their megalomaniac boss is a book I'll read and review any time.
Mel's positive, can-do energy was infectious. I wish she worked in the same office as me, she was a load of fun. The grumpy boss bingo cards and stab doll were hilarious, perfectly innocent stress relief to deal with a manic boss but probably not a great impression when she met him in person for the very first time. Mel was strong and willing to rise to any challenge that came her way.
"And because he wanted it, I'd make it happen. Such was my role in life." - Mel
Grant had a giant stick up his ass, knee-deep in childhood trauma that he used as a shield to push people away and avoid emotional attachment. He was reserved, and ultimately needed someone like Mel to push back on him when he tried to push her away. He was in over his head at how easily she introduced spontaneity and fun into his life.
"There was no such thing as being in love forever. Love was a temporary insanity, and I had no intention of ever falling into its trap." - Grant
The characters had technically known each other for months, but virtually. Their feelings trended towards insta-love because once they finally met in person, both fell for the other in the span of a week or two. The book had spice, but not many scenes.
"He said my name in a silky voice, and butterflies erupted inside me. - the fuck? Was I attracted to my Bosshole Boss? Or did I just enjoy this complicated game of the-fuck-knows-what?" - Mel
Grant has a couple of other billionaire friends who will star in the following books. I really enjoyed the New Zealand setting and look forward to continuing the series.
Tropes and Themes: Workplace Romance, Billionaire, Grumpy x Sunshine.
Blurb
My boss works on the other side of the world, and that works just fine for me. When he barks out his instructions, I sit through the video call and nod, with the occasional smile to acknowledge how happy I am to be his dedicated New Zealand personal assistant.
He only sees my face on-screen, though. He doesn’t see the way I’m stabbing my pen into the little paper doll I made of him – or see the Days-Since-Grant-Price-Smiled chart (currently running at thirty-eight).
When he does let his smile escape, it’s a game changer. He’s ridiculously handsome if you like dark blue eyes and a chiselled jaw, all wrapped up in a city suit.
He’s only been to the Wellington office once in the last three years, and his schedule is so busy, there’s no chance of him coming anytime soon. And I’d know if he was planning an overseas trip, because I’d be the one booking his flights and hotel. Right?
I was only out for two days of sick leave.
So, when I return, what the hell is he doing sitting in my office, leaning back in my chair, and twirling the Grant Price Bosshole Doll around his fingers?
I’m the longest-serving PA he’s had. I’ve managed to stick it out for nine months so far, but now I think my days are numbered. What is he going to do to make me pay for this?
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