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Billionaire Bosses, Forbidden Flings #2
Rebel with a Cause
Can opposites attract? Rugged tycoon Lorenzo Hall comes from the wrong side of the tracks, and this wild rebel has a new he's aching to discover if his new assistant, Sophy Braithwaite, is as prim and proper as she looks!
Of course, for Sophy, her smoldering boss should be off-limits. But it's easy to see how Lorenzo's criminally hot body and the dangerous twinkle in his eyes could tempt her to break all the rules….
Of course, for Sophy, her smoldering boss should be off-limits. But it's easy to see how Lorenzo's criminally hot body and the dangerous twinkle in his eyes could tempt her to break all the rules….
190 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 5, 2010
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Natalie Anderson
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Natalie Anderson is a USA TODAY bestselling author. She writes emotional contemporary romances full of sparkling banter, sizzling heat and uplifting endings—perfect for readers who love to escape with everyday empowered heroines and arrogant alphas who are too sexy for their own good.
With over five million books sold, her stories are translated into more than a dozen languages, she’s been a Romantic Times Award nominee and a finalist for the R*BY (Romantic Book of the Year).
When she’s not writing, you’ll find her wrangling her four fab kids, walking Alfie, the mini schnauzer and laughing with her husband at the end of the day–unless they’ve taken Romeo, the Campervan for a spin. She lives in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Natalie Anderson is a USA TODAY bestselling author. She writes emotional contemporary romances full of sparkling banter, sizzling heat and uplifting endings—perfect for readers who love to escape with everyday empowered heroines and arrogant alphas who are too sexy for their own good.
With over five million books sold, her stories are translated into more than a dozen languages, she’s been a Romantic Times Award nominee and a finalist for the R*BY (Romantic Book of the Year).
When she’s not writing, you’ll find her wrangling her four fab kids, walking Alfie, the mini schnauzer and laughing with her husband at the end of the day–unless they’ve taken Romeo, the Campervan for a spin. She lives in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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April 1, 2017I have an issue with books where heroes are hell bent on hurting heroine until the heroine is in mortal danger and the heroes suddenly have an epiphany.
If it takes a heroine to take a death row for a hero to declare his feelings for her, in my opinion they were not very strong to begin with.
It's an "it's not you it's me" situation between me and these books.
If it takes a heroine to take a death row for a hero to declare his feelings for her, in my opinion they were not very strong to begin with.
It's an "it's not you it's me" situation between me and these books.
May 28, 2011
I wanted to like this book so bad. But the novel, much like the hero's demons and tendency to stop everything when upset to workout ASAP, came across artificial and forced.
June 3, 2019
Okay, I went in with incredibly low expectations. I was legitimately surprised and impressed by how good the book was compared to first expectations.
I liked the characters, the scenes were pretty spicy though there were a few fade to blacks, the chemistry was there, and the plot was enjoyable. I'm rating this a solid 3 1/2. The characters are well written but I found the world a little two-dimensional. They felt more like props than anything else. That said, I know they continue to be featured in the series and I do think that is something to look forward to. I do think the first act is stronger than the second. It all comes together in the end all at once and more than a little rushed. The reason for the hero running away is more than a little idiotic but not a deal breaker because I still found it all enjoyable. I definitely liked the characters and how they interacted in the first act. A good read if you're looking for something quick, simple, and enjoyable!
I liked the characters, the scenes were pretty spicy though there were a few fade to blacks, the chemistry was there, and the plot was enjoyable. I'm rating this a solid 3 1/2. The characters are well written but I found the world a little two-dimensional. They felt more like props than anything else. That said, I know they continue to be featured in the series and I do think that is something to look forward to. I do think the first act is stronger than the second. It all comes together in the end all at once and more than a little rushed. The reason for the hero running away is more than a little idiotic but not a deal breaker because I still found it all enjoyable. I definitely liked the characters and how they interacted in the first act. A good read if you're looking for something quick, simple, and enjoyable!
March 22, 2025
Oftentimes, emotional struggles last a lifetime and imperfect people deserve to find love and relationships too. A happy and hopeful ending.
August 21, 2023
DEEPLY FLAWED BAD BOYS ARE MY FAV
Mizz Natalie spins a tale of a Good Girl & Bad Boy, but soon I discovered that the Bad Boy is really desperately needed her to be his soothing balm of his fragile heart, soul & body. Mizz Natalie gets my top score of 5 fingers up & 10 toes for this romance starring a character who needed healing.
Mizz Natalie spins a tale of a Good Girl & Bad Boy, but soon I discovered that the Bad Boy is really desperately needed her to be his soothing balm of his fragile heart, soul & body. Mizz Natalie gets my top score of 5 fingers up & 10 toes for this romance starring a character who needed healing.
March 4, 2017
Sophy is her family's "yes woman." She flunked out of law school and has tried desperately to earn their approval all her life. So when her sister asks her to take on some time as a secretary at a local charity, she of course, agrees. Here she meets Lorenzo Hall, a businessman who started out on the wrong side of the tracks and loves nothing more than to rile Sophy and her prim perfectionism. He loves manipulating their attraction, but he knows it can't go anywhere since he doesn't do commitment or feeling. Sophy's thinking she'll take the fling he's offering, since it's time to spice things up in her life. So she does. Only neither is able to let the other go. But Lorenzo's past and his fears will definitely challenge any relationship between them.
So this was like watching a soap opera! It was melodrama rather than drama, as Sophy huddles into a ball crying and Lorenzo sneers hurtful comments to push her away. It was entertaining, no doubt about it. But there was some aspect of it that really was like a soap opera - as though their feelings and emotions weren't quite genuine. Lorenzo's issues for example - heroes across romancelandia have been abused and left in foster care and have come out a lot less tortured and I had a bit of trouble believing that one woman could send him to such a tizzy. He's got that typical HP cool ruthlessness, but there's also some desperation and panic when it comes to those feelings creeping up on him. In retrospect, it's rather refreshing to see a hero showing that much emotion and I really liked that it wasn't just the heroine dealing with her feelings. We got equal depth exploring the hero's. Overall it was an enjoyable read with an appreciable emotional punch.
So this was like watching a soap opera! It was melodrama rather than drama, as Sophy huddles into a ball crying and Lorenzo sneers hurtful comments to push her away. It was entertaining, no doubt about it. But there was some aspect of it that really was like a soap opera - as though their feelings and emotions weren't quite genuine. Lorenzo's issues for example - heroes across romancelandia have been abused and left in foster care and have come out a lot less tortured and I had a bit of trouble believing that one woman could send him to such a tizzy. He's got that typical HP cool ruthlessness, but there's also some desperation and panic when it comes to those feelings creeping up on him. In retrospect, it's rather refreshing to see a hero showing that much emotion and I really liked that it wasn't just the heroine dealing with her feelings. We got equal depth exploring the hero's. Overall it was an enjoyable read with an appreciable emotional punch.
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April 22, 2023
This is the first book I have read by Natalie Anderson and it definitely will not be the last. I had no idea what to expect from this book, but I loved Seducing Her Scarred Boss. I could not put the book down once I began reading it because it was that good. Natalie's storyline was original and entertaining with characters I was able to connect with and who I really liked. I even found myself crying a couple times while reading this book.
This was a story about two people finding love where they least expected it. Lorenzo and Sophy have both been hurt by people they thought loved them. Lorenzo is running from demons that have been chasing him since he was a child. He has dedicated his life to his business and has absolutely no plans to be in a relationship. Sophy was hurt by a man she thought loved her. She doesn't think her family believes she is capable of doing anything with her life other than being at their beck and call. Sophy has found her passion and wants to share her work, but lacks confidence and is worried about what her family will think. Her best friend Rosanna and Lorenzo both encourage her to put her work on display. The chemistry between Lorenzo and Sophy is instantaneous and they try to ignore it. But, that does not last for very long and they soon decide to put the fire out by spending one intimate night together - no strings attached, just one night. What happens when one night turns into another night and then another night? Will they be able to make a commitment or will they allow their past to ruin their future at a happily ever after.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a story about two people finding love where they least expected it. Lorenzo and Sophy have both been hurt by people they thought loved them. Lorenzo is running from demons that have been chasing him since he was a child. He has dedicated his life to his business and has absolutely no plans to be in a relationship. Sophy was hurt by a man she thought loved her. She doesn't think her family believes she is capable of doing anything with her life other than being at their beck and call. Sophy has found her passion and wants to share her work, but lacks confidence and is worried about what her family will think. Her best friend Rosanna and Lorenzo both encourage her to put her work on display. The chemistry between Lorenzo and Sophy is instantaneous and they try to ignore it. But, that does not last for very long and they soon decide to put the fire out by spending one intimate night together - no strings attached, just one night. What happens when one night turns into another night and then another night? Will they be able to make a commitment or will they allow their past to ruin their future at a happily ever after.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 24, 2023
Easy to read pleasant, emotional romance 5*
Lorenzo is a closed-off individual whose character we know very little about up until over halfway through the book. He is a successful businessman who likes the ladies and his own company. He hates commitments, emotional attachment, and talking about his past.
Sophie is a socialite, -not quite as successful as other members of her family-a people pleaser who finds it very difficult to say no to anyone who needs help. Not particularly academic but very pedantic and organised. She is very artistic and designs jewellery, despite her family looking down on her “little hobby”.
She becomes Lorenzo’s admin assistant, again, because of doing a favour to her sister’s friend. Sophie and Lorenzo verbally spar with each other right from the start, leading to the inevitable familiarity. Coupled with their attraction to each other, the chain reaction leads to at first a one-night of passion, then to a longer-term “benefit” agreement but with a definite end in the not-too-distant future.
However, we are born to love. This is what’s happening here, whether Lorenzo wants to face it or not. This novel is a very well-written, emotional, steamy piece of work by an author who is new to me. Her use of language, metaphors, soliloquies, and witty, scene-appropriate dialogues make this a very enjoyable book which despite the protagonists’ determination, ends with a fantastic HEA that I’m sure many readers will enjoy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lorenzo is a closed-off individual whose character we know very little about up until over halfway through the book. He is a successful businessman who likes the ladies and his own company. He hates commitments, emotional attachment, and talking about his past.
Sophie is a socialite, -not quite as successful as other members of her family-a people pleaser who finds it very difficult to say no to anyone who needs help. Not particularly academic but very pedantic and organised. She is very artistic and designs jewellery, despite her family looking down on her “little hobby”.
She becomes Lorenzo’s admin assistant, again, because of doing a favour to her sister’s friend. Sophie and Lorenzo verbally spar with each other right from the start, leading to the inevitable familiarity. Coupled with their attraction to each other, the chain reaction leads to at first a one-night of passion, then to a longer-term “benefit” agreement but with a definite end in the not-too-distant future.
However, we are born to love. This is what’s happening here, whether Lorenzo wants to face it or not. This novel is a very well-written, emotional, steamy piece of work by an author who is new to me. Her use of language, metaphors, soliloquies, and witty, scene-appropriate dialogues make this a very enjoyable book which despite the protagonists’ determination, ends with a fantastic HEA that I’m sure many readers will enjoy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 13, 2011
There is an immediate attraction between the hero and heroine in this story, and the chemistry is amazing. Sophy is annoyed by Lorenzo's laid-back approach to work, especially because she is Ms. Efficient, filling in as a favor to her family. Sophy has always felt like the black sheep in a family of successful lawyers and she makes up for it by being their errand girl. As she works with Lorenzo, Sophy realizes he is a complex man with a tragic past. He feels a strong connection to Sophy, but he does not do relationships and he doesn't think he is good enough for her. These two have a lot of baggage to work through, and they are very well-developed characters. There are many memorable scenes in the book, but I don't want to ruin them. If you aren't reading Natalie Anderson's books, you should be!
April 24, 2023
Billionaire Bosses, Forbidden Flings gets better with each book!
I feel for Sophy who always seems to be at her family’s beck and call when they need help, even after she returned from discovering herself. But you can’t not fall in love with Sophy, the people pleaser who is asked to help Lorenzo by his current admin who delivered her baby premature. Yet when Lorenzo is anything but prompt and businesslike to Sophy’s prim and proper at their introduction, it seems to set the two akilter and starts the ball rolling for some powerful steamy interludes. Add in Lorenzo discovering Sophy’s downfall with helping her family above her own needs and you will love how Lorenzo goes above and beyond to give Sophy the time she needs. How will it all end? You have to read to find out and might want to “Gibb-slap” Lorenzo a time or two to wake him up!
I feel for Sophy who always seems to be at her family’s beck and call when they need help, even after she returned from discovering herself. But you can’t not fall in love with Sophy, the people pleaser who is asked to help Lorenzo by his current admin who delivered her baby premature. Yet when Lorenzo is anything but prompt and businesslike to Sophy’s prim and proper at their introduction, it seems to set the two akilter and starts the ball rolling for some powerful steamy interludes. Add in Lorenzo discovering Sophy’s downfall with helping her family above her own needs and you will love how Lorenzo goes above and beyond to give Sophy the time she needs. How will it all end? You have to read to find out and might want to “Gibb-slap” Lorenzo a time or two to wake him up!
October 7, 2012
Ho letto questo libro subito dopo aver letto "Per Un Bacio Di Fuoco" della stessa Anderson ... E non trovo le parole per far capire quanto questo libro sia bello ... E' davvero superlativo ... a cominciare dai personaggi : lui spiritoso , un po' birichino , e segretamente tormentato ... lei decisa e dolce , determinata ad aiutarlo a credere in sé stesso ... Davvero stupendo ... Consigliatissimo !!! ;)
April 18, 2023
The second book in the Billionaire Bosses, Forbidden Flings series. Sophy Braithwaite and her boss Billionaire wine merchant Lorenzo Hall's story is a well written story that held my interest throughout. He has a lot from his past that he has to overcome for them to get a happy ending. I enjoyed seeing their story with its ups and downs come together. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 28, 2023
This was Lorenzo and Sophia’s book. Billionaire wine merchant Lorenzo Hall is a loner and that’s the way he likes it, but he can’t resist toying with the annoyingly prim perfection who’s invaded his office. People pleaser Sophy Braithwaite is determined to find time for her own dreams only her infuriatingly hot new boss is taking up every second and all her brain space...an entertaining story. And am voluntarily leaving my review.
March 22, 2014
I've been gloming this author and notice a pattern: all her heroes are insanely hot and aware of it and all the heroines are pseudo-reluctant. In this case, our heroine decides she actually doe want a fling. The rest of the story, as usual, wanders through nice emotional paths. I just wish that for once, a heroine who said "no" actually meant it and stuck to it.
January 9, 2011
Interesting premise. A wounded hero/stud-muffin who you really find yourself rooting for. I liked the hero more than I liked the heroine's character. There wasn't anything WRONG with her, per se, she was actually quite strong. I don't know. She was just a little annoying is all. Such a doormat.
March 14, 2011
I love Natalie Anderson's books and this story had all the ingredients to make it just perfect for a romance reader. Natalie's hero's are alpha with tenderness and sensitivity lurking. ANd her heroine's are fiesty and know how to fight for what they want!
October 27, 2011
Enjoyed this book for the most part. Interesting characters, great sexual tension and chemistry between them. She has a really nice writing style too, I like her way with words. :)
September 18, 2017
He really needed to get over that chip on his shoulder and she needed to grow a spine.
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April 23, 2019Can opposites attract? Rugged tycoon Lorenzo Hall comes from the wrong side of the tracks, and this wild rebel has a new cause: he's aching to discover if his new assistant, Sophy Braithwaite, is as prim and proper as she looks!
Of course, for Sophy, her smoldering boss should be off-limits. But it's easy to see how Lorenzo's criminally hot body and the dangerous twinkle in his eyes could tempt her to break all the rules…
Of course, for Sophy, her smoldering boss should be off-limits. But it's easy to see how Lorenzo's criminally hot body and the dangerous twinkle in his eyes could tempt her to break all the rules…
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