The Billionaire Alpha's Sassy Assistant

Knotty Billionaire's Club #1

by Ava Beringer

I’m a billionaire alpha lion with the roar to prove it. What happens when I finally meet my match? Victor is the CEO of a major athletic apparel company, and he didn’t get there by being a shrinking violet. His assistants keep running away because he’s so hard to work with. Everything changes when the temp agency sends Bobby. Bobby is as plucky, sassy, and stubborn as the goat he shifts into, and he’s not afraid to go toe-to-toe with Victor. What happens when that spicy attitude turns Victor on? Bobby is a sassy omega executive assistant who’s the best at what he does. He has a hard time keeping a job because he never backs down from a fight. When he starts working for Victor, hot, filthy-rich, and with a snarl, the first thing he does is shoot off his mouth when Victor gets testy. To his surprise, Victor likes it. They quickly grow from co-workers into friends, and they can’t deny the heat between them. What happens when they realize they’re fated? Has Victor finally met his match? Has Bobby finally found someone who can handle his sass? Can they come together to make a family?
This is the first novella in the Knotty Billionaires Club series. This book has a HEA and contains occasional strong language, MPREG, and hot, spicy grownup stuff. The omegas are heating up and the alphas are very knotty boys. Get a FREE short story when you join the newsletter family!

Genres: M M Romance, Shapeshifters, Omegaverse, Romance, LGBT

82 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 16, 2023

About the author

Ava Beringer is a major-league nerd who started off writing fanfiction and fell in love with mpreg and omegaverse. She loves to heat up a slick omega and a knotty alpha. By day she’s a good thirty-something midwestern girl, but she has a dark side. Okay, not really. She’s as bubbly as champagne but she can be really cheeky when you get her going.

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Reviews

[Ro {semi-hiatus} · Rating 1 out of 5]

i don't know what i expected. i'm just gonna crawl back in my hole. mf said "boss lion." ofc i had to DNF

[Audi♡ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dnf 45%
Yikes. Their banter is so cringy. I'm so embarrassed.

"I want to show you why I'm king of the jungle"

Noooooo. Awful!!!! but wait..
Dudes a goat shifter 😂 I can't.

[Ed Davis · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was ok, but way too short. The story was cute, but it just didn’t feel that it was developed enough. I never felt really connected with either of the main characters.

[Laina Gruver · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars

Cute quick read with an uptight Alpha lion shifter and a sassy Omega goat shifter who are fated mates. Victor keeps running his assistants off because he’s a hard boss to please. Bobby is hired as his new assistant because he can ‘give as good as he gets’.

*****spoilers ahead*****

For a while things are good until Victor becomes complacent and takes Bobby for granted. Bobby flips out and leaves. Victor is beside himself and after a few days, gravels and begs for forgiveness. After forgiving him, Bobby informs Victor that he is pregnant.

*****
POV… multi first person

Standalone or series… book 1 in series… CAN be read as standalone

Hangover… no

Recommend… sure

Reread… eh, maybe

[True Loveislovereview · Rating 4 out of 5]

Victor is an alpha lion shifter and he doesn’t back down to show it. He’s gruff and short-tempered, That attitude is not handy being the CEO of a multi-billion dollar company, where all his assistants don’t know how fast to get away from him. With a big paw smashing on the table he demands a new assistant, immediately.

The newest assistant Bobby is a tiny sassy omega goat shifter, who doesn’t back down, he’s straight up into Victor’s face putting Victor right into his place. And Victor likes it.

They work hard and efficiently together, a great team, and Victor wants nothing more than to satisfy his uh, the omega. He knows for sure they are fated mates. Now he has to win over Bobby’s heart.
Little does he know, he already has.

That was a super fast-paced, a bit silly, light-hearted, fun read, you shouldn’t take it all too seriously.
I hoped for some more emotional hurt, the author is excellent with hurt comfort, there was just a tiny fraction to find. It didn’t matter too much really, I love this author’s work very much already. It was a short read, and I can’t expect everything I desire to find. What you can find is a fresh, captivatingly written story with a positive vibe, a grumpy CEO lion shifter, a sassy omega with adorable goat shifter habits, who knows how to handle an overheated alpha Boss, a lot of billionaire money spending, humor, sexy times, some knotting, and mpreg with full one birth, I love that so much!

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[John Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such A Great Novella.

I have read this book via Kindle Unlimited.
After reading the blurb, I was expecting more fireworks between but even though it was less than that, I really enjoyed the meeting up of the two main characters:
Victor - an Alpha Billionaire (one of the members of the Billionaire's Club. Arrogant, conceited and demanding.
Bobby - an Omega P.A. for Victor. Very feisty, sassy and gets everything done put to him.
Through some late night working together, they both realise that they're fated mates.
Due to Victor's Faux Pas and Bobby walking away. Brings Victor to his knees wanting Bobby back.
Bobby returns and after listening to Victor groveling Bobby takes Victor back and gives Victor news he's going to be a father.
Their story is full of love with some chuckles along the way.
I'm hooked and can't wait for the next Billionaire to be brought down by an omega.
I just hope that the author doesn't go down the thruples route and spoil the rest of the series of "Knotty Billionaire's Club.
Overall, I feel good that the type of novella, is able to do what books 3 times the length struggle to do over 300+ pages.
I'm so looking forward to reading the next instalment.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Appreciating Differences . . .

This is the kind of story I enjoy reading where the perceived “weak” partner is absolutely not weak. I loved watching Bobby stand up for himself. Despite risking getting fired from a job, he will say what needs to be said and not back down. He is confident in himself, backs it up with his excellent work, but demands the respectful treatment he has earned. He’s not a bully; but he won’t accept being bullied either.

Alpha lion shifter Victor is gruff and easily angered. He is the CEO of his company and has worked hard to get there. But the pressure to stay the best makes him push himself hard and take out his frustrations on staff. So keeping an assistant has proved difficult. When Omega goat shifter Bobby arrives, his strong attitude and sass can end up getting him fired at the first sign of conflict with the boss. So when the two of them meet and he and the lion snarl at each other, the boss appreciates it. They are a good working team, and Victor invites Bobby to share a romantic weekend. Will this pair find they already have feelings for each other? Is it strong enough to find a HEA together? Or will a single disrespectful incident destroy the relationship that had been developing?

[Debbie Orazi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an M/M mpreg paranormal shifter romance.

This was a sweet quick read story with well written characters. Would recommend.

Victor is a short tempered, gruff alpha lion shifter. He is the workaholic CEO of a multi billion dollar athletic shoe and apparel company. He has scared off several assistants already this year.

Bobby is a short, femme goat shifter with a big attitude and defiant stare. He has been fired from several jobs for not playing well with others. His temp agency has had a hard time placing him in a new position.

Victor's company is in the middle of a major merger, the office is crazy busy and Victor has been more demanding than usual. Bobby meets with Victor, gives him a boatload of attitude and is hired on the spot. They work well together and begin to flirt as they start getting used to each other. Victor has Bobby book a romantic weekend away at a luxury resort and surprises Bobby by inviting him to go away with him. Their relationship starts in earnest but Victor almost blows it by disrespecting Bobby. They reconcile, have twin babies and get their HEA.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars
This was a fun, quick read with a lot of grumbling, flirting, and playfulness between Bobby and Vic.
Victor is a big, growly, demanding boss who terrifies many, but not Bobby, his petite new assistant who tends to bite back with sass and clever quips that put Vic in his place. Their interactions of growling, sassiness, and flirting become a form of foreplay as they and their beasts start feeling the vibe of being fated mates. A private getaway leads to declarations and plenty of steamy sexy times. The good times don't last long as Vic soon puts all his focus into work, so when even his mates unique qualities can't get a response, drastic measures are taken and lead to surprising results. Love is renewed and stronger than ever, and leads to a sweetly satisfying HEA.
The only thing that bothered me was too much use of I'm rich now and can have/do whatever I want, but I do feel bad for those who can't.
Other than that, I really enjoyed this book as it made me smile often and I really liked both MC's, so I would recommend it.

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[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really fast read about Victor, a very grumpy alpha lion shifter, who owns his own company and can't keep an assistant for any length of time. He meets his match when Bobby, a feisty omega goat shifter, shows up to fill the executive assistant position. They have one thing in common...neither ever expected to find their fated mate. After a while working together and developing a flirtatious relationship, they realize what they mean to each other. Although Victor makes the first move, he still has to learn the lesson that family and his mate is more important than work. These two make a nice opposites attract couple. One is grumpy and intimidating and the other is stubborn and tough while still being sweet. One of my favorite lines in the book is when Victor, after finally realizing that Bobby is his fated mate tells him "I never dreamt you'd be exactly what I never knew I needed. Now I get to treasure you forever." What a swoon worthy alpha!.

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[Shelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a quick read but packs in a lot. Victor is a lion shifter and CEO of his company. He also happens to have run off three assistants in less than a year! There is only one person left at the best temp agency in the area that supplies executive assistants and that is Bobby, a goat shifter. Bobby has lost three jobs in the last year due to him not taking any BS from anyone. When Bobby steps into Victor's office, he knows this tiny little omega is different, but it takes both of them a while to come up with their being fated mates. Once this happens, they claim each other. But when working with a spouse or mate in high pressure situations, things or said or done and it all falls apart. Will Bobby and Victor be able to keep their new mating together or will they fall apart before they really get started. Grab this new one from Ava Beringer and follow along with the King of the Jungle and stubborn goat to get to a HEA and sweet little bundle of joy.

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[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Victor is a lion shifter, an Alpha, and a hard headed, work obsessed billionaire who has driven every executive assistant away with his impatience and arrogance.
Bobby is a goat shifter, an Omega, and a temporary executive assistant who does not back down from a boss and also demands respect. Victor hires him permanently on the spot when he sees him and experiences his sass and flirty attitude. The two are the perfect team at the office and are working on being a perfect team away from the office once both realize they are fated mates.
All is not without fur flying and head butts threatened, but problems are overcome as they work toward their HEA.
Really cute short story with lots of laughter from the two main characters and their back and forth banter, a bit of a theme of treating employees with respect and acknowledging their value, as well as not giving more value to work time over home time but finding that balance in your life. Enjoyable read.

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[Marion · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book one of Knotty Billionaires Club series and I really enjoyed it. At least I did once I got through the first chapter. That almost had me closing the book right there and then. I was disgusted with how Victor and his club of billionaires acted and spoke. It was totally off putting. Strangely, they are never mentioned again in the story. Then Bobby entered the story and I was hooked. I loved his character! I haven't read any goat shifter books before and I totally loved his character. He wasn't intimidated by the king of the jungle. He demanded respect and received it. It is not surprising that Victor didn't realize for quite a while that Bobby was his fated mate. This is their story. The two had plenty of chemistry between them. Bobby's antics made me smile. I really enjoyed the book overall. This is a sweet and fun read. I look forward to the next one in the series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[C.B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delicious, fun, way too short! Victor, Alpha lion shifter, is used to getting his way. He's professionally successful and feels entitled to being a bit thoughtless and overbearing. He scares off his last assistant during the time of a crucial business merger. Bobby, Omega goat shifter is confident in who he is, is not intimidated by status or rank and is not afraid to express himself. When they meet Victor is intrigued and Bobby is interested. What follows is an absolutely delicious read about getting to know each other, learning limits and communication. Great story! Only problem I see is I'd like to have learned more about a goat shifter's life and it's too short. Great flow, excellent support staff, well done! I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Patti Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

First book in a new series. This is a great book to read! Victor is a Alpha Lion Shifter and CEO of his company. He is going through assistants left and right. He asks for an assistant that can handle the workload. Bobby is an Omega Goat Shifter and is handed the executive assistant position to see if it is something he can handle. After meeting with Bobby, Victor insists that Bobby be hired permanently. After spending time together to get reports done and mergers settled. Victor and Bobby feel the bond and mate. Victor is having a hard day and yells at Bobby, Bobby leaves. Will Bobby go back to Victor????? What will Victor do if Bobby leaves for good????.

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[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved The Billionaire Alpha's Sassy Assistant by Ava Beringer. It's the first book in the Knotty Billionaires Club. I loved Bobby and Victor's story. I love that Bobby is a goat shifter and stands up to Victor and demands respect. I loved all of the things that Bobby ate, especially as a lot of them were things his goat would be eating. I loved that Victor got him a short, squat tree for his office that his goat could climb and play in. I loved their chemistry and their hot scenes. I can't wait for the next book in the series to come out.

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[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an absolutely gorgeous story. I loved Victor and Bobby, I loved how Bobby handled his alpha and made him sit up and take notice. The storyline flowed well and the characters were perfect for each other. I’m going to love this new series and can’t wait for the rest of the stories to unfold. Ava Beringer writes a beautiful MM/Mpreg story that delights her audience. There was a happy ending for this couple, but the highlight was the scene in the office copy room.

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[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Victor needed a new assistant but keeps running them off then on walks Bobby.
CEO and alpha lion shifter Victor has run off three assistants in the last few month then he asks his staff to find one he is unable scare away. When he sees omega goat shifter Bobby who is petit and femme but with a lot of attitude he is shock by him and his own reaction to him. Working together when Victor pushes him Bobby pushes back and Victor finds he likes it.

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[Stephanie W · Rating 4 out of 5]

A goat shifter and a lion shifter, too cute together.

Victor is a man who is used to getting what he wants. His assistant, Bobby, managed to buck all those traditions. How many assistants can you run off before finally meeting the one who will stand up to you? Although, falling in love and having a family wasn't in the job description, they managed to do it.

Despite being shorter than I'm used to, it was enjoyable and excited for more in this new series.

I received this ARC from Booksprout for my honest feedback.

[LJ Henley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Knotty Billionaire

Bobby, a goat shifter, is one of the best personal assistants around. Except he's a little opinionated, says what he thinks and doesn't take floss from his bosses. Vic is a grumpy, billionaire lion. His grumpy growl has scared more than one PA and he needs another one. Bobby gets the job and gives sass back to his growly boss, earning his respect.

There's a lot going on in the office and soon the the boss and employee are spending more time together in their personal time.

Cute story, quick read, hot and sexy characters!

[P Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

This book was sweet and fast paced. I found this one very entertaining. Victor was grumpy and loud - always shouting orders but never really having the time to say please. Bobby was sassy and fierce but the weird stuff he ate - well suffice to say, I was left gobsmacked. These two were something alright and I enjoyed watching Bobby bring Vic to his knees.

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[CANDYCE HEATHER · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay for a novella. I knew events were going to move fast because it was a novella, but some of the umps in time in the very beginning of the book were too much for me. It seemed like the first 3rd moved forward at warp speed, and the remaining 2/3s was a nice pace. Would have preferred if the first 3rd of the book was fleshed out with an extra chapter from boss - employee to fated mates.

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[Suzanne Irving · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is nothing original about this book but it is a fun read. A millionaire alpha lion shifter gets a sassy omega goat shifter assistant with predictable results. A few ups and downs towards an inevitable conclusion. If you just want to read a short sweet mm shifter romance then this might be the book for you.

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[Deb Swietek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sassy and stubborn meets bossy and growly. What has fate done?

I read this book on one sitting. I was enthralled from the first pages. I could vividly see Bobby and Victor. Their dynamic is over the top. Mating a goat and a lion is genius. Sassy Bobby is the perfect foil for Victor's domineering ways. Get ready for lots of humor and even more sexy times. You will be as enchanted as I was. You need to get this book...Now!

[Cynthia Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Victor is an alpha lion who can't keep a personal assistant because he's always yelling at them and they're afraid of him so they quit. Bobby is an omega goat who doesn't back down at work so he always gets fired. Bobby gets the job as personal assistant to Victor. Victor likes that Bobby isn't afraid of him. The more they work together the more they know they're fated mates. I really enjoyed this book.

[Amy Weller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is awesome! Bobby is one sassy assistant and I loved the banter between him and Victor! Victor’s a lion shifter and a tough boss but meets not only his match, but his mate, in goat shifter Bobby. Their journey has a bump or two but love and Bobby’s sassiness, will win out and the two will get their happily ever after!.

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[Laura Carter-Alexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

Victor was not expecting the sassy and stubborn temp assistant that the agency sends him when his latest assistant walks away. Bobby, a Goat Omega, challenges Victor in every way and isn’t afraid to go toe-to-toe with the Lion Alpha. What happens when that attitude pulls them closer together with explosive results? Will Bobby and Victor realize that their perfect match is right in front of them?

[Simera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Victor, is a billionaire lion shifter that goes through assistants like crazy. Bobby is a goat shifter that is sassy enough to handle Victor.
Sparks fly between them and the flirting starts. They soon realize that they are fated mates. Just when things are starting Victor lets the stress of the job get in the way and acts and says something he shouldn't.
With lots of groveling and communication he is able to win Bobby back.

[Rebecca Grove]

Victor is a billionaire businessman and lion shifter. He has a hard time keeping assistants because he roars at them and piles the work on them. They all cave to his demanding ways. Then Bobby gets hired. He is fiery and sassy enough to catch Victor's eye. Bobby has no problem standing up for himself. Victor is very drawn to Bobby and soon realize that he is his mate. Will Victor win Billy over>.

[Natasha Tucker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Victor was an alpha lion shifter and company CEO. He ran off assistants all the time. When his new assistant, Bobby, an omega goat shifter arrived and wasn’t putting up with his behaviour he knew he was in trouble, and in love, Bobby was his fated mate. Sweet, steamy romance with great chemistry, a little drama and misunderstanding and a lovely HEA.

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