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Isabella Grace has been late for work three days in a row, but for good reason. Lingering in the main lobby of The J. Black Corporation, where she works, hoping to see the ultra sexy, billionaire CEO, Jonathan Black, is worth anything... or so she believes.

When she gets a personal call from Mr. Back to visit him in his office, she expects to be fired for being late to work. It turns out Jonathan Black has noticed much more than just Isabella being late for the past three days. And beyond noticing her, he propositions her for work outside the office, including a surprise gift that leaves Isabella Grace in shock, in love, and under his full control and command.

39 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 2, 2012

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Profile Image for Sofia Lazaridou.
2,864 reviews136 followers
May 9, 2013
I am really starting to hate these little books. The story in this goes like this:
-Hi I am Isabella.
-Hi I am Jonathan, lets go I am going to fuck you.
-Yes please
* A not so steamy scene later*
The end.

Do yourself a favor and don't read it.
Profile Image for April Symes.
5,013 reviews447 followers
June 21, 2015
***A gifted copy was provided by the author for my honest review******

This is the first of a series by Ana Fawkes and it involves a hot CEO named Johnathan Black. He runs a corporation which goes by the name of J. Black Corporation. Many consider him to be charismatic, sexy, powerful, and rich. When he says to do something, many jump the moment he speaks. His word is law, that is how powerful Johnathan is. And when Johnathan sees something, and he wants something, it becomes his.
Isabella Grace is an innocent. She is such a lovely and beautiful woman. She has a job at J. Black Corporation which she has had for a little over 3 months. Isabella still can’t believe she has her job but she is worried she may not have her job much longer. She has been late for three days in a row. She lingered in the foyer of their building waiting to watch Jonathan arrived. She liked watching Jonathan Black in passing and she is enthralled with him and he has her all tied in knots.
She ends up on the elevator with Mr. Black and they have a conversation that makes Isabella feel weird but special, special that he notices her. Later. she unexpectedly receives a summons to Jonathan’s office she thinks she’s going to be fired, since her coworkers make some comments to that effect. Shocking Isabella, that is not what he wants from her,. Jonathan has a proposal for Isabella. He wants to own/command her. One that leads to dominance and submission.
This ends in a cliffhanger and picks up in Book 2. Wow, the heat and chemistry between the MC is wonderful. I loved it and even though this is a quick read, I loved how this was such a great story. There was true flow here. I understand this is a 10 part series. I cant wait to read more of Isabella and Johnathan’s story. It is very intriguing and I need to know how their story ends up. Johnathan is very ALPHA and Isabella is his match in every way with her innocence and fire.
My rating: 4.8 stars ****
Profile Image for Erin Lewis.
6,204 reviews221 followers
May 2, 2016
3.5 star Review By His Command #1 His Want by Ana W. Fawkes

This is the first book I have read by Ana W. Fawkes.

This is the story of an extremely arrogant and almost unlikeable billionaire, Jonathan Black and a besotted and innocent woman who has captured his interest, Isabella Grace.
Isabella works for his company a fact she still finds hard to believe. She puts her job in jeopardy by being later to work three days in a row as she lingers in the foyer of their building waiting to watch Jonathan arrive.

When she unexpectedly receives a summons to Jonathan’s office she is certain that she is going to be fired, as are her co-workers. Surprisingly that is not what he wants. Jonathan has a proposition for Isabella. He wants to command her. One that leads to dominance and submission.

The sex between these two is instantaneous and although a quick read, I am still not sure how I feel about Jonathan Black and Isabella Grace. Perhaps as I read further in this 10 part series it will become clearer.

Please note that this story ends on a cliff hanger and must be read in order.
An unexpected business trip leads to further adventures and I will be interested to see how Ana Fawkes takes this story.
Profile Image for Racy.
1,711 reviews16 followers
June 12, 2015
Loving this series. Johnathan Black is CEO of J. Black Corporation, He is a powerful rich man, nice looking and greatly feared. He is a type of person that his employees just don’t walk up to him and shoot the breeze. With one simple nod of his head they could be jobless. He has a way that when he walks into a room people look and know he is in total control and he is one that is not questioned. He is a type that when he sees something he wants he goes after it and makes it his.

Isabella Grace is so innocent. She is beautiful inside and out. How could she of ever suspected that after 3 months of internship Johnathan Black would give her a position. The question is why. Was she really such a great asset to the company that he found her worthy or was there more to it than that?

Isabella was one that had been making it a habit to be late for work. She just could not help herself, she just had to wait to see Mr. Johnathan Black each morning. Kind of a ballsy move if you ask me. Nothing good could come of it, right? So she should not of been surprised when called to the boss’ office. The thought of being fired had to cross her mind, right?

There are so many great scenes in this book. And Isabella is in for some surprises. The question is do you think she is ready for what is to come? Can Isabella earn the trust of a man who is always in control? Can she give her all to him putting her full trust in him and not look back? You will find there is some really hot parts in this book. Will she really get what she has fantasied about? Read the book to find out.
277 reviews4 followers
June 17, 2015
This contains mild spoilers.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I am reviewing the revised 2015 edition.

First let me preface this by saying this book is extremely short but that's because it is just intended to set up the story and give you a brief overview of how their arrangement came to be. I kind of see it as book 0.5. Now that that's out of the way...

I really enjoyed this book. I love how Isabella is so confident when you first meet her and the second she's around Jonathan it all goes out the window. She is truly a submissive. Ana writes their scenes very well. I'm very interested in reading more about their story and seeing where it's going to go. The one thing that seemed a little strange was how easily she gave herself over to him. She had barely said a few words to him and he started ravishing her. I'm interested to see if she has any sort of history/training. Overall a great setup to what I feel will be a great story.
Profile Image for Valerie Spearman.
54 reviews2 followers
June 19, 2015
I was given an Arc in exchange for an Honest review.

Johnathan Black aka The Commander consumes innocent Isabella Grace. This was a short and quick read, but don't let that discourage you from reading this installment. Isabella Grace has been late for work three times in a row-stalking Johnathan Black, CEO-and on her fourth day, she falls to the floor in front of him. He helps her to her feet and that's when the sparks fly. Unbeknownst to Isabella, Johnathan has been paying attention to her all those times she ran late for work. When she is summoned to his office she is under the impression that is there to be fired.

This was one Hot and sexy introduction to their story. This is the first time I have read anything by this author and I was not disappointed. I am excited for the next installment, looking forward to where their story goes.
Profile Image for Niki Driscoll.
889 reviews17 followers
July 1, 2015
I was given a ARC of this book for an honest review
This was a short quick steamy read. Johnathan Black is an interesting and complex character. This story is a brief introduction to the man behind the CEO mask. Isabella is a star struck young women who doesn't know what she is getting into. The time between their first face to face meeting to jumping straight into some sizzling sex is very short but I think it pays a major part in getting to know who and what drives Johnathan Black. There is a lot going on here that we are not getting to see and this feels like the author is laying the foundation for something that is going to blow our mind. I look forward to the next book to see where the author is going with this story and hope to uncover more of the secrets of Johnathan Black. I would rate this at 3.5 stars
Profile Image for Sue Zawisa.
334 reviews4 followers
June 17, 2015
Review for BY HIS COMMAND-HIS WANT
I was given a copy of this book for an honest review
To say Isabella Grace is obsessed with her boss, Johnathan Black, would be an understatement. This will make the third day in a row she has been late to her job because she is waiting for him to enter the building. When he allows her to ride the elevator with him they only exchange a few words and she is floored. A short while later she is called into his office, by him personally, and the consensus is she will be fired. To her surprise, Johnathan Black makes her an offer…one she never saw coming. When she says yes she has no idea she has made a bargain with a man who has many enemies. Now the fun really starts, but will she be able to keep up with him ???
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217 reviews36 followers
June 18, 2015
Isabella Grace has the opportunity of a lifetime, and that is to work for a sexy millionaire Jonathan Black. He's a very controlling, knows what he wants ,and gets what he wants type of man. He's not afraid of firing on the spot , and people are very intimidated by him as they should be. Isabella is just an intern, but has her eyes set on Mr Black, the man of her many fantasies, but what makes her think he would ever look at her ? She's only an intern that lately has been late getting on the floor of the area she works in . Mr Black needs to deal with this tardiness, promptly. Mr Black will see you now.. This is a sexy erotic billionaire alpha male read a very sexy read! I was given this book in exchange for an honest review, and I definitely recommend it
Profile Image for Lisa.
473 reviews3 followers
June 26, 2015
I was given a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review

Jonathan Black is knows what is wants and needs are and know what he needs to fill his wants and needs. He gets what he wants to fill his wants and needs. What he says goes. People do as he speaks. They follow his command. But what he wants and needs right now is Isabella Grace.

Isabella has been late to work waiting to try and get a glimpse of the powerful Mr. Black. The one day that she does she is graced with the ability to ride an elevator with him. But when she gets a call from him directly calling her to his office she had know idea of what he wanted. When she arrived she had no clue that her way of thinking would totally change her life. Will she do as Mr. Black commands?
Profile Image for Colleen.
694 reviews8 followers
March 27, 2016
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is book one in the By His Command series and we are introduced to Isabella Grace and Johnathan Black.
Isabella has a crush on the CEO of the company she works for and ends up being late for three days in a row because she has been waiting for Johnathan to arrive before she herself heads up to work.
The third day, he notices and calls her to his office.
Isabella makes her way there, expecting to be fired but she is in for an even bigger shock.
Really enjoyed this short, steamy read. Can't wait to see what else is in store for this couple.
Profile Image for Momma Hellmouth.
695 reviews51 followers
June 17, 2015
My Review of His Want (By His Command #1)
My Rating 4 stars
This is a hot steamy serial, the infamous Johnathon Black Ceo, and Isabella Grace beautiful, and smart assistant.
This is a great tale of rich powerful man, and just as powerful woman, getting into a safe, sane and consensual relationship. Isabella craves Johnathon and he just so happens to crave her himself.
I enjoyed this short, steamy journey of the power trip that is yet to unfold. I look forward to reading more of this explosive couple.
*ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*
Reviewer for Hellmouth’s Bookblog & Reviews
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
3,423 reviews20 followers
June 17, 2015
I was provided an ARC for an honest review.

Bring a fan for this one.

Isabella Grace has been in lust with her boss from afar. After procuring a paying job following an internship she does the unthinkable, is late because she is waiting for a glimpse of the man himself, Jonathan black.

I like the fact that she lusted, even though she was basically an innocent, nothing happened until she made a move no matter how slight. He is very commanding, but she wants everything and more. In this first part she gets more than she dreamed, but is it too much?

This is a hot first part to a serial, with just a peek at the main players. I sure want to read more.

A recommend from me.
Profile Image for Black Butterfly.
2,630 reviews39 followers
August 13, 2013
THIS WAS A FEW FREE PAGES OF A "9 BOOK SERIES", SO FAR, THERE MIGHT BE MORE COMING. IT WAS AS THE TITLE SAYS COMMAND BUT HE IS A CONTROL FREAK. I GET THE D/s THING BUT THIS D/s COUPLE IS KINDA CREEPY & ANNOYING. THEY SEEMED UNREAL TO ME AND NOT BELIEVABLE AT ALL. I THINK THINGS BETWEEN THEM WENT TO FAST, SEXX HAPPENED WAAY TO FAST. THE SEXX WAS REAL HOT BUT WEIRD. THE ONLY THING THAT I REALLY LIKED WAS THE ALL THE BOOK COVERS, THAT IS ONE KILLER FM SHOE & THE DIFFERENT COLOR RIBBONS ON EACH OF THE COVERS, WOW.
Profile Image for Cindy Caron.
1,385 reviews4 followers
June 11, 2015
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. I am reviewing the 2015 updated version of this book.
Jonathon Black is all about power and possession. Isabella Grace only wants to be possessed by Jonathon Black. This is the first instalment of a ten part series, and it basically introduces us to the two main characters. It is short, but steamy. It is all about BDSM and how some people crave authority, both as a giver and a taker. I enjoyed this book, and hope the series continues to bring a level of heat that this episode promises. Looking forward to part two.
Profile Image for Cindy Caron.
1,385 reviews4 followers
June 26, 2015
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Jonathon Black is all about power and possession. Isabella Grace only wants to be possessed by Jonathon Black. This is the first instalment of a ten part series, and it basically introduces us to the two main characters. It is short, but steamy. It is all about BDSM and how some people crave authority, both as a giver and a taker. I enjoyed this book, and hope the series continues to bring a level of heat that this episode promises. Looking forward to part two.
Profile Image for CassandraG.
611 reviews
August 2, 2015
You meet billionaire Jonathan Black on his quest to dominate his surroundings, enemies and personal employees that he just might happen to want near him. So when Isabella Grace comes along to say he's intrigued is a bit of an understatement and she' just as intrigued with a whole lot more to lose. It was short but with cliffhangers. The story held your attention and you liked Isabella Grace more than Jonathan, but sometimes you wondered about her actions. So if you like short reads with steamy scenes and continuous cliffhangers check it out.
Profile Image for Debbie Golden.
41 reviews2 followers
June 18, 2015
I was given a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
I thought this was a great beginning to the By His Command series. The book was very short, basically just introducing the characters and storyline. It features Jonathan, a sexy dominant billionaire, and Isabella, a woman with a submissive personality who is also an employee of his company. Can’t wait to see where their story goes in book two.
Profile Image for Sandi Ramirez.
1,864 reviews16 followers
June 18, 2015
I was given a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review
First i want to let you know this is a series and a good start it is. Isabella Grace sits in the lobby of her office every day for the past 3 days waiting to see Jonathan Black the CEO. She gets called into his office and thinks she is going to be fired. Fired NO ... But HOT as HECK going forward Yes Yes OH Yes, This is a novella and it is just gets going good and it is time for us to wait for ....PART 2.
Profile Image for Zeinab Dh.
1,635 reviews38 followers
June 22, 2015
I got this one in exchange of an honest review, I loved that she was innocent while he was a very charming powerful man, it was so cute that she would be late just to loo at him, it was a very smart dangerous move that could have cost her her job but as it turns out it gave her one hot surprise and raise in a different field, she was in over her head with what he presented to her and I cant wait to read the rest.





2,886 reviews17 followers
June 17, 2015
Isabella Grace will do anything to meet her boss Joonathan Black. When she finally meets him she rides in the elevator with him, she will find herself in his office waiting to be fired. Isabells keeps her job but gets so much more than she expected from her boss. Hot, hot, hot!!

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair review.
Profile Image for Natasha.
380 reviews5 followers
June 18, 2015
"I was given a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review"
I find the chemeristry between Isabella and Jonathan very sizzling. Jonathan offers her a job that that she could not resist. In this story we follow her through all the decisions she makes and how it impacts her life. Love this book can't wait to read the next one!!!!
Profile Image for Maggie2u2000.
1,075 reviews3 followers
February 4, 2015
Do yourself a favor and don't even start. I bought several thinking it would get somewhat better. WELL, it didn't. This was really the first book to frustrate me. I was like, GET ON WITH THE STORY! Now, I don't care how it ends! Never will know, and don't care! EVER.
Profile Image for Jenn Allen.
3,247 reviews46 followers
June 17, 2015
I was given a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Holy WOW!! It's smoking right from the beginning. She's been watching him and he's been watching her. When she's called to his office.... HOT! I'm hooked and can't wait to read more about Jonathan and Isabella.
Profile Image for Kattz.
850 reviews3 followers
June 18, 2015
Great Start

This is a well written beginning. There is sexual content and no violence. The characters are being developed throughout the story and I'm sure you will learn more. Looking forward to the next part to this serial.
Profile Image for Michelle.
317 reviews2 followers
June 19, 2015
I was given a copy of this book for an honest review. I loved His Want! I mean really loved it. This book was gripping, panty dropping and captivating. The characters are well defined and truly loveable. I can hardly wait to read the next book.
Profile Image for Kattz.
850 reviews3 followers
June 26, 2015
This is a well written beginning. There is sexual content and no violence. The characters are being developed throughout the story and I'm sure you will learn more. Looking forward to the next part to this serial.
Profile Image for Denise.
1,446 reviews8 followers
July 6, 2015
"I was given a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review"
Isabella is obsessed with Mr. Black. She just can’t help herself. She soon finds out that her obsession is shared with the man of her dreams. This book grabs you and doesn’t let go. I loved it!
Profile Image for Stacy Chambers.
476 reviews2 followers
April 22, 2013
This is the oddest novella I've read yet, I'm not quite sure which way is up with this series as of yet.
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