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Bad Boy Billionaires #1
The Billionaire's Assistant
I hired Ben under false pretenses. He may think I don’t know who he truly is, but I do.
Even so, I'm tempted to trust him. His family may be full of con artists, but Ben is too innocent for his own good.
Trustworthy or not, I'm going to keep him in my sights. I know better than to turn my back on a potential enemy, but watching Ben is no hardship.
Before he’s worked for me a week, I know that sooner or later, I'm going to make him mine—in every possible way. It doesn’t matter who I have to eliminate to keep him safe. No one but me is ever going to touch him.
Even so, I'm tempted to trust him. His family may be full of con artists, but Ben is too innocent for his own good.
Trustworthy or not, I'm going to keep him in my sights. I know better than to turn my back on a potential enemy, but watching Ben is no hardship.
Before he’s worked for me a week, I know that sooner or later, I'm going to make him mine—in every possible way. It doesn’t matter who I have to eliminate to keep him safe. No one but me is ever going to touch him.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 7, 2023
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Silvia Violet
168 books1,188 followersSilvia Violet writes fun, sexy stories that will leave you smiling and satisfied. She has a thing for characters who are in need of comfort and enjoys helping them surrender to love even when they doubt it exists. Silvia's stories include sizzling contemporaries, paranormals, and historicals. When she needs a break from listening to the voices in her head, she spends time baking, taking long walks, and curling up with her favorite books. Keep up with her latest ventures by signing up for her newsletter.
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October 27, 2023
2 Stars!! This was an incredibly strange and badly written book.. 🤨 But I still don’t quite understand why I did not DNF it 🤷♀️ The premise was good and I knew going in that it would be smutty; and it was.. However what I wasn’t prepared for was the juvenile level of conversation between grown men and everyone’s incompetence. I understand that there is a little bit “fantasy” in plots.. but for the life of me I didn’t get what Miles did as to become and remain a billionaire.. it was the vaguest shit I have ever read. And his friends?!! 😱 the less said the better. Benjamin seemed ok; but super annoying and if there ever was an MC that defined the word “doormat” that’s Ben for you 😳 There was a major power imbalance between the two, Insta-love (which can be endearing sometimes) but was cringey here, no condoms, and a stupid misunderstanding which didn’t even make sense since they were both saying the same thing.. I mean WTF?!! 🤷♀️ Finally the dialogues, the way everything was described.. it felt like some teen had written this book. 😱 And yet I finished it.. somehow, but l wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. Don’t waste your time.👎🏻
September 16, 2023
the billionaire's assistant is a flop. what was i even expecting right? very few scenes that i liked but yeah still a big miss. i feel like silvia violet has the right material for this type of alpha males, it just that it needed more.... writing. i don't mind overused storylines to be honest. what i do mind is an unexciting boring overused storyline
October 5, 2023
As usual I always enjoyed some good Silvia violet story but it came with another
Typical third act and the same Execution as Lucien but I loved how lucien storyline goes so I didn't mind this one as well.
Hated how it took them so long to get back together again after the third act break up, it's not that long but it could've resolved quickly.
Typical third act and the same Execution as Lucien but I loved how lucien storyline goes so I didn't mind this one as well.
Hated how it took them so long to get back together again after the third act break up, it's not that long but it could've resolved quickly.
September 22, 2023
There were quite a few things in this I liked, but I'm not sure this author is for me. There is always this.... something.. in her books that bother me.
I did like that Miles knew about Ben from the start, because I hate lies and secrets in my romance books.
But somehow this still ended up just being ok for me.
I did like that Miles knew about Ben from the start, because I hate lies and secrets in my romance books.
But somehow this still ended up just being ok for me.
September 22, 2023
✰2 stars✰
This one was not for me despite wanting to like it. I usually love these tropes but… I just couldn’t here. And not because of the tropes themselves.
I don’t have a problem with over told stories, but this one just tried to incorporate too many things at once that it felt off.
The angst fell flat, the romance fell flat, the dialogue fell a little flat… which was all such a bummer because it had promise.
All the tropes could have worked if they would have been developed and if the characters would have been given for chemistry and time to build.
Sometimes things fall flat when books are solely written for the smut, but it’s not like that was even occurring at a frequency where it was clear the book was written only for that and no plot. I just kept wanting things to develop at a better pace and slow down in areas instead of jumping so quickly.
Everything and everyone was also pretty blasé about situations that should have caused a bigger reactions and it just felt super clunky and I kept getting pulled out of the story because of the writing.
I can admit I can see how someone might read this and get enjoyment from it but it just wasn’t developed enough over any plot point for me to enjoy.
I hate giving really harsh reviews so I’m hoping that I’m the anomaly here and that I’m just being too critical.
I didn’t have a bad time reading this, I just wanted more because it had promise to provide something I’d enjoy even more.
This one was not for me despite wanting to like it. I usually love these tropes but… I just couldn’t here. And not because of the tropes themselves.
I don’t have a problem with over told stories, but this one just tried to incorporate too many things at once that it felt off.
The angst fell flat, the romance fell flat, the dialogue fell a little flat… which was all such a bummer because it had promise.
All the tropes could have worked if they would have been developed and if the characters would have been given for chemistry and time to build.
Sometimes things fall flat when books are solely written for the smut, but it’s not like that was even occurring at a frequency where it was clear the book was written only for that and no plot. I just kept wanting things to develop at a better pace and slow down in areas instead of jumping so quickly.
Everything and everyone was also pretty blasé about situations that should have caused a bigger reactions and it just felt super clunky and I kept getting pulled out of the story because of the writing.
I can admit I can see how someone might read this and get enjoyment from it but it just wasn’t developed enough over any plot point for me to enjoy.
I hate giving really harsh reviews so I’m hoping that I’m the anomaly here and that I’m just being too critical.
I didn’t have a bad time reading this, I just wanted more because it had promise to provide something I’d enjoy even more.
September 8, 2023
I went back and forth between 3 and 4 on this one so I think I’ll go with a 3.5 to be safe. (Someone needs to create half stars on here!)
It’s been a while since I’ve read this author. I liked the Marchesi and the Vigilance series but after that the writing wasn’t as good so I stopped reading.
I didn’t have a problem with either of the characters. I actually liked both of them. Ben was sweet and innocent. Like almost too innocent maybe. He never seemed to be able to finish a sentence. Miles was controlling, always got what he wanted and he wanted Ben. When he finally got him he was really sweet, caring and possessive which of course I loved.
I think I would have loved it more though if we didn’t have to be reminded of Miles’ sexual past all the freaking time. He basically admits he’s slept with people who have worked for him, admits that he hires people he likes for that very reason..to sleep with them. So why are we supposed to believe Ben is somehow different when he hired Ben because he wanted to, wait for it, sleep with him?! It didn’t make Ben seem special at all if he’s going around doing it all the time.
Also we couldn’t see them have a special moment without Miles thinking about or mentioning something regarding his past. They take a shower together and miles thinks about how he’s done this with many people but it’s different with Ben. He gives Ben an extra robe and tells him he keeps one on hand just in case for his “guests” (also known as conquests). And not only that but we have to meet two people he’s hooked up with. One at a function where he invites Ben and another…his freaking hairdresser who he invites over to his house to cut his and Ben’s hair. Ugh that’s frustrated me so much. Granted, Miles was super possessive over a man washing Ben’s hair but he still brought a past hookup over his house where the man he supposedly cares so much about is. I get the author was trying to show how Miles cared about Ben by having him dismiss these people so brutally but I think we could have been shown that without having those people brought up at all.
Also also, the reasoning behind Miles not wanting to fall in love was kind of dumb. I mean it had nothing to do with him. It would have made more sense if he had been hurt before but whatevs.
So besides all that and a handful of errors it wasn’t too bad. I am interested in the other guys’ books with the exception of Worth because he’s such a freaking manwhore!!!!
It’s been a while since I’ve read this author. I liked the Marchesi and the Vigilance series but after that the writing wasn’t as good so I stopped reading.
I didn’t have a problem with either of the characters. I actually liked both of them. Ben was sweet and innocent. Like almost too innocent maybe. He never seemed to be able to finish a sentence. Miles was controlling, always got what he wanted and he wanted Ben. When he finally got him he was really sweet, caring and possessive which of course I loved.
I think I would have loved it more though if we didn’t have to be reminded of Miles’ sexual past all the freaking time. He basically admits he’s slept with people who have worked for him, admits that he hires people he likes for that very reason..to sleep with them. So why are we supposed to believe Ben is somehow different when he hired Ben because he wanted to, wait for it, sleep with him?! It didn’t make Ben seem special at all if he’s going around doing it all the time.
Also we couldn’t see them have a special moment without Miles thinking about or mentioning something regarding his past. They take a shower together and miles thinks about how he’s done this with many people but it’s different with Ben. He gives Ben an extra robe and tells him he keeps one on hand just in case for his “guests” (also known as conquests). And not only that but we have to meet two people he’s hooked up with. One at a function where he invites Ben and another…his freaking hairdresser who he invites over to his house to cut his and Ben’s hair. Ugh that’s frustrated me so much. Granted, Miles was super possessive over a man washing Ben’s hair but he still brought a past hookup over his house where the man he supposedly cares so much about is. I get the author was trying to show how Miles cared about Ben by having him dismiss these people so brutally but I think we could have been shown that without having those people brought up at all.
Also also, the reasoning behind Miles not wanting to fall in love was kind of dumb. I mean it had nothing to do with him. It would have made more sense if he had been hurt before but whatevs.
So besides all that and a handful of errors it wasn’t too bad. I am interested in the other guys’ books with the exception of Worth because he’s such a freaking manwhore!!!!
October 22, 2023
2/5 stars
September 14, 2023
4.8 stars
September 3, 2023
Billionaire Miles hires Ben as his new assistant. Their attraction and chemistry are immediate.
I really enjoyed this story. It was swoony and romantic as well as hot with a bit of angst. It had a great storyline that kept me so invested in these guys that I read it in one sitting.
Great start to a series and I look forward to more.
I really enjoyed this story. It was swoony and romantic as well as hot with a bit of angst. It had a great storyline that kept me so invested in these guys that I read it in one sitting.
Great start to a series and I look forward to more.
January 10, 2024
I really enjoyed this. I enjoy most things written by Silvia Violet. I loved all her books in the Marchesi universe, but the Texas Safehouse books werent as good. But this feels a bit like the Vigilance books again. Not as action-y but there’s a bit of danger and a billionaire again. And so much romance and possessiveness. 😍 So I think you should check this out if you enjoyed those books. I can’t wait to read about Miles friends, especially Carter.
November 7, 2024
Miles' friends were good. The premise was there. The character's dilemmas were there. The personality was there. The setting was there. BUT, the execution was lacking in a sense that too much was happening. The instalove works for me. I do not mind 5. I did not like how it is shown here. The work was too vague. But I love that Ben has a cat and he is not too dormant.
December 4, 2023
I’m tapping out at 81%. I knew earlier on that this was not a well written book, but I liked Miles, the billionaire MC of the title, with his full steam ahead desire for his new assistant, Benjamin. The story is pretty much all surface and no depth and the tropes are more like cliches.
There is a glaring plot hole that was surprising because the author is a MM romance regular and their narratives usually make sense. A major plot premise is that Ben is being intimidated and coerced by his criminal father and brother to infiltrate Miles’s company for insider info.
That Ben is in fear of his family is mentioned often, but there is no on page interaction with brother or father. The brother is in one scene at 60% and by the time I left, he had not reappeared and the father never was in a scene. Why was this supposed to be the motivation for a main plot line? If I’m reading and occasionally wondering about this I’m not enjoying the story.
There is a glaring plot hole that was surprising because the author is a MM romance regular and their narratives usually make sense. A major plot premise is that Ben is being intimidated and coerced by his criminal father and brother to infiltrate Miles’s company for insider info.
That Ben is in fear of his family is mentioned often, but there is no on page interaction with brother or father. The brother is in one scene at 60% and by the time I left, he had not reappeared and the father never was in a scene. Why was this supposed to be the motivation for a main plot line? If I’m reading and occasionally wondering about this I’m not enjoying the story.
September 3, 2023
I quite enjoyed this one. The push and pull between Ben and Miles was delightful to watch. Both start with some deceit. Both can’t resist giving into the attraction between them.
Mikes was very stubborn. Always insisting that he knew best, but as a very rich CEO, what else would one expect. I also really liked Worth, Carter and Ford and can’t wait for their stories. Ben and Miles were very sexy together and I was here for it.
There is some action, some intrigue and some betrayal. That made for a very interesting read for me. Although, the bad guy was mostly predictable. The only thing that would have shocked me would have been of it weren’t who I suspected it was. Still, this was a pretty solid start to a brand news series and I look forward to future additions.
Mikes was very stubborn. Always insisting that he knew best, but as a very rich CEO, what else would one expect. I also really liked Worth, Carter and Ford and can’t wait for their stories. Ben and Miles were very sexy together and I was here for it.
There is some action, some intrigue and some betrayal. That made for a very interesting read for me. Although, the bad guy was mostly predictable. The only thing that would have shocked me would have been of it weren’t who I suspected it was. Still, this was a pretty solid start to a brand news series and I look forward to future additions.
September 6, 2023
What a great start to a new series. Silvia Violet never disappoints!
Miles, a billionaire CEO, who is used to getting what he wants.
Benjamin, a sweet young man that has the misfortune of being born into a family of cons. He is forced to apply for a job at Montgomery Enterprises.
Miles is fully aware of who Ben is when he hires him as his assistant, but even knowing this he decides that Ben will be his.
There is deceit on both sides, but when Ben finds out that Miles knew who he was all long, Miles must prove their relationship wasn’t just a game.
With a little help from some great friends they find their HEA.
This story is well written with an excellent plot and great supporting characters that will leave you wanting more.
Miles, a billionaire CEO, who is used to getting what he wants.
Benjamin, a sweet young man that has the misfortune of being born into a family of cons. He is forced to apply for a job at Montgomery Enterprises.
Miles is fully aware of who Ben is when he hires him as his assistant, but even knowing this he decides that Ben will be his.
There is deceit on both sides, but when Ben finds out that Miles knew who he was all long, Miles must prove their relationship wasn’t just a game.
With a little help from some great friends they find their HEA.
This story is well written with an excellent plot and great supporting characters that will leave you wanting more.
July 19, 2024
2,5-ish?
This was cute, but the too much telling is the deal breaker for me..
Not to mentioned the writing.
I read several SV books and it's actually a hit and miss.
Written like a debut novel not a novel from an experience author.
Something is wrong,missing 🤷🏻♀️
Also, I didn't see a strong chemistry between Ben and Miles.
But I'm still curious about Ford, Carter and Worth.
Continue?
This was cute, but the too much telling is the deal breaker for me..
Not to mentioned the writing.
I read several SV books and it's actually a hit and miss.
Written like a debut novel not a novel from an experience author.
Something is wrong,missing 🤷🏻♀️
Also, I didn't see a strong chemistry between Ben and Miles.
But I'm still curious about Ford, Carter and Worth.
Continue?
September 7, 2023
OMG. So so good. Ben shows up for a PA job at an industry that his father and brother pushed for him to get. When he does, Miles has already delved deep in his family’s background and knows everything. What he doesn’t expect is the instant attraction. When Miles hires him, this is where the story starts. Great world building with high heat. Loved the way Miles protected Ben from his family. Loved it and cannot wait for the next one in the series.
February 18, 2025
I liked this ok. I think it was Ben who kept this from being at least a 4 star read. He was just too spineless. He just rolled over for his family, and then the way he reacted to Myles after finding out that they knew who he was all along was irritating. I was really enjoying the book until then.
September 7, 2023
Silvia Violet has done it again! I now have two new book boyfriends in Ben and Miles! Oh my gosh they are just so cute together! I don’t know how she comes up with these unbelievably great characters and takes us places we never imagined to go! I for one cannot wait for the next book to come out because Miles has friends and they need to find their true loves also.
September 8, 2023
Damn! Sylvia violet has become my favorite author
I recently realized that I purchased more books by Sylvia violet than any other author in Kendall Prime. I forgot she wrote this book until the very end. I should have known because it was so engrossing. I absolutely loved it. I can't wait for the sequel to arrive in December.
I recently realized that I purchased more books by Sylvia violet than any other author in Kendall Prime. I forgot she wrote this book until the very end. I should have known because it was so engrossing. I absolutely loved it. I can't wait for the sequel to arrive in December.
October 11, 2023
I really wanted to love this. It just seemed like high school but in a work environment with adults who behave a bit like teenagers 🤷♀️
September 3, 2023
This was such a great start to the new series! I personally fell off some with the Texas Safety House series, but this one gave me such Marchesi vibes and I loved it. Miles and Benjamin had a very uphill battle in terms of trust, but I loved that Miles was ready to keep him safe no matter what Ben might really be up to. Plus the office scenes were 🔥🔥🥵
**I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
**I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
September 3, 2023
The Billionaire's Assistant is a wonderful read. I enjoyed the story. Miles is a true alpha male. The perfect person for Ben. They may have started out with secrets, but love grew out of it. Miles will do whatever is necessary to keep Ben and to keep him safe. Loved it.
September 22, 2023
A Joyfully Jay review.
2.5 stars
This is the first book in the Bad Boy Billionaires series and involves an obsessive, possessive, violent boss falling head over heels in love with his assistant. Fortunately, Ben is more than okay with being the object of Miles’ attention. Ben has been raised unable to trust anyone, thanks to his father’s many attempts to gain wealth and power, and his many failures at doing so. Ben’s used to being beaten by both his father and his brother, and wants nothing more than to get away from them, to find a place where he can be safe. He’s also a virgin, and really, really wants Miles to fix that last problem for him.
Read Elizabeth’s review in its entirety here.
2.5 stars
This is the first book in the Bad Boy Billionaires series and involves an obsessive, possessive, violent boss falling head over heels in love with his assistant. Fortunately, Ben is more than okay with being the object of Miles’ attention. Ben has been raised unable to trust anyone, thanks to his father’s many attempts to gain wealth and power, and his many failures at doing so. Ben’s used to being beaten by both his father and his brother, and wants nothing more than to get away from them, to find a place where he can be safe. He’s also a virgin, and really, really wants Miles to fix that last problem for him.
Read Elizabeth’s review in its entirety here.
September 19, 2023
3.5 stars
First and foremost, I enjoy reading Silvia Violet. Now when I started reading this I had déjà vu. Four life long rich friends who have each other’s backs and falling for partners who need their unique protection. I immediately thought of Aja Foxx’s series Marriage Mayhem am I the only one???
First and foremost, I enjoy reading Silvia Violet. Now when I started reading this I had déjà vu. Four life long rich friends who have each other’s backs and falling for partners who need their unique protection. I immediately thought of Aja Foxx’s series Marriage Mayhem am I the only one???
October 24, 2023
She wasn't for me
Genuine question here, and I ask this as somebody who is usually a fan of Silvia Violet but um... was this good? I don't necessarily mean the relationship between Miles and Ben. That was great. It was possessive, it was hot, I was all for it. But as for everything else...I have questions. And I feel like the answers would have been very simple.
Question number one, what did Montgomery enterprises do? Seriously, I read this entire book and still have no idea what the company does. Normally I wouldn't care but this is a workplace romance. This is a boss/employee romance. So much of this book is them going to meetings and answering emails. Hell, the main plot point is Ben's family trying to steal from Montgomery enterprises! But I have no idea what this company does and therefore what can be stolen. At one point they mention formulations for products but that could literally be anything from skin care to a new flavor of Cheetos. I just, Am I insane? Did I miss something?! I feel like a line about them being a tech firm or snack food conglomerate really wouldn't have been so hard to provide.
Question number two, the thing with Miles and Emily, did that make sense? I understand what happened but I don't understand how that led to Miles swearing off love. Is the mentality that because his friend got her heartbroken he never wants to experience the same thing? Because low key, it sounded like he blames himself for what happened to her and that's why he doesn't think he deserves romance. I'm keeping this vague so it may not make a ton of sense but even if I were to provide full spoilers, it still wouldn't. Emily should have died. It would have been tragic but it also would have made a lot more sense as to why Miles turned into a cold-hearted businessman but still very sl*tty. That's not shaming him, I'm happy for him. And subsequently Ben.
Speaking of the sweet little bunny (honestly he was adorable), question number three is about his family. Why did they want to steal from Montgomery enterprises? Why did they choose Ben to be the one to go undercover? What's the MO, the rivalry? I need some backstory because the little bit we got doesn't count because it's in the blurb.
Overall, the book is fine. The story is simple, tropey (not a bad thing), and I think the average person would be into this, especially if they can overlook the things that I couldn't. Honestly, outside of Miles being growly and possessive over Ben there wasn't too much I liked. But if you like a little toxicity with your fluff, you'll be fine. Three stars because it's a fine book it just didn't work for me and that's okay.
Genuine question here, and I ask this as somebody who is usually a fan of Silvia Violet but um... was this good? I don't necessarily mean the relationship between Miles and Ben. That was great. It was possessive, it was hot, I was all for it. But as for everything else...I have questions. And I feel like the answers would have been very simple.
Question number one, what did Montgomery enterprises do? Seriously, I read this entire book and still have no idea what the company does. Normally I wouldn't care but this is a workplace romance. This is a boss/employee romance. So much of this book is them going to meetings and answering emails. Hell, the main plot point is Ben's family trying to steal from Montgomery enterprises! But I have no idea what this company does and therefore what can be stolen. At one point they mention formulations for products but that could literally be anything from skin care to a new flavor of Cheetos. I just, Am I insane? Did I miss something?! I feel like a line about them being a tech firm or snack food conglomerate really wouldn't have been so hard to provide.
Question number two, the thing with Miles and Emily, did that make sense? I understand what happened but I don't understand how that led to Miles swearing off love. Is the mentality that because his friend got her heartbroken he never wants to experience the same thing? Because low key, it sounded like he blames himself for what happened to her and that's why he doesn't think he deserves romance. I'm keeping this vague so it may not make a ton of sense but even if I were to provide full spoilers, it still wouldn't. Emily should have died. It would have been tragic but it also would have made a lot more sense as to why Miles turned into a cold-hearted businessman but still very sl*tty. That's not shaming him, I'm happy for him. And subsequently Ben.
Speaking of the sweet little bunny (honestly he was adorable), question number three is about his family. Why did they want to steal from Montgomery enterprises? Why did they choose Ben to be the one to go undercover? What's the MO, the rivalry? I need some backstory because the little bit we got doesn't count because it's in the blurb.
Overall, the book is fine. The story is simple, tropey (not a bad thing), and I think the average person would be into this, especially if they can overlook the things that I couldn't. Honestly, outside of Miles being growly and possessive over Ben there wasn't too much I liked. But if you like a little toxicity with your fluff, you'll be fine. Three stars because it's a fine book it just didn't work for me and that's okay.
September 2, 2023
The Billionaire’s Assistant by Silvia Violet is the first book in her Bad Boy Billionaires series. Miles Montgomery is the CEO of Montgomery Enterprises. He is a billionaire who always gets whatever he wants, money is no object. Benjamin Allred comes from a family of cons who want him to get a job there so he can steal company secrets and sell them to maintain their lifestyle, which is something Ben doesn’t want to do. Unfortunately they will beat him if he doesn’t do what they say. That is how he found himself in an interview with Miles for the position of his assistant, something that he doesn’t feel he is qualified for but must try to get anyway. Miles has had him investigated but doesn’t tell him that, thinking that it is better to have your enemies close so you can watch them. What he didn’t contemplate was his immediate infatuation with Ben. Ben was hired and the story continues from there as he was just as infatuated as Miles was and they soon had what becomes many, many hot love scenes in the story. After Miles had seen what happened with a relationship gone wrong with a close friend he vowed to never let love happen to him. Ben was innocent and naive and constantly thought he wasn’t good enough for Miles, but they both learned differently as time went on. Then they came to an impasse when Ben found out Miles did know about his family and they had to figure out where to go from there. I enjoyed this story. Miles was the ultimate confident in charge male and did whatever he wanted when he wanted. And he wanted Ben. Ben was very unsure of himself and trapped by his family and worried about what would happen to him because he refused to betray Miles. He just wanted to feel safe and Miles wanted to see that he was. Miles’s friends also played a big part in the story as they knew him from childhood and tried their best to help him while occasionally putting him in his place. (I believe the next books will be about them.) Mrs. Weeks was also a gem in that she knew Miles and also tried to help out while being kind to Ben. I recommend this book, especially if you like bad boy billionaires and their naive young boyfriends who have troubling lives as well as almost insta-love stories where protection is key. Ms. Violet is very good at writing these kinds of stories and I’m looking forward to reading the next ones in the series.
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December 11, 2025Yeah no. DNF at 52% on 11th Dec, 2025. Can't believe i dnf-ed an SV book. i didn’t like this series. None of the books were good enough. None of the books were a complete package. Some had X but not Y, others had Y but also Z i didn’t like. Which is weird cuz given her history, there’s always a book (or 3) that will nail everything perfectly. Only good one so far seems to be Billionaire’s Rival but then again, it’s on equal footing and no size difference. i mean, i dunno… im tired.
It’s another boss assistant story but this time with corporate espionage. i already liked Miles & Ben from Lawrie’s book, and they were good. It's the story and sex that failed them, imo. i expected something great… but no. i lost interest so fast. Listening felt like a chore to me. Had read Corbin so i thought, why not have still read it? No. i’ll reread Lucien later. It nails all this way better, espionage or not.
🔹Narrated by Michael Dean.
It was one of those books. Yk, the kind where they keep deferring sex (intercourse) cuz… checks notes… reasons.
What’s frustrating is that every other book makes such a fuss about these 2 always fucking… But in their own book?? It’s overshadowed by all else. If they do more, moving forward, i wouldn't know. The only good thing about Lawrie’s book was the "plentiful shtuff" (and boy was it plenty), but even that one was a fuckup of its own. Such a disappointing series. :(
So i’m just closing it here. i don’t have the patience to continue a story that i know i wouldn’t enjoy.
♦OW drama: Miles’ ex named april shows up causing drama. Miles doesn’t give her an inch.
Tropes & tags: Boss x assistant, size difference, bi x gay, corporate espionage, possessive, obsessive, touch him & die, virgin MC, first time.
It’s another boss assistant story but this time with corporate espionage. i already liked Miles & Ben from Lawrie’s book, and they were good. It's the story and sex that failed them, imo. i expected something great… but no. i lost interest so fast. Listening felt like a chore to me. Had read Corbin so i thought, why not have still read it? No. i’ll reread Lucien later. It nails all this way better, espionage or not.
🔹Narrated by Michael Dean.
It was one of those books. Yk, the kind where they keep deferring sex (intercourse) cuz… checks notes… reasons.
What’s frustrating is that every other book makes such a fuss about these 2 always fucking… But in their own book?? It’s overshadowed by all else. If they do more, moving forward, i wouldn't know. The only good thing about Lawrie’s book was the "plentiful shtuff" (and boy was it plenty), but even that one was a fuckup of its own. Such a disappointing series. :(
So i’m just closing it here. i don’t have the patience to continue a story that i know i wouldn’t enjoy.
♦OW drama: Miles’ ex named april shows up causing drama. Miles doesn’t give her an inch.
Tropes & tags: Boss x assistant, size difference, bi x gay, corporate espionage, possessive, obsessive, touch him & die, virgin MC, first time.
September 9, 2023
I enjoyed this story of billionaire boss Miles and his executive assistant Ben. Both had secrets from the time they meet, but the chemistry between them was off the charts from first sight. Ben really didn’t have all the experience he should for the executive assistant job, but he had an unwilling part to play for his family, and Miles knew exactly who Ben was and why he was there from the start, opting to keep his “enemy” closer, they just didn’t realize that the other knew. Miles was domineering and as masterful as expected, going for what he wanted because that’s what he does, and Ben was basically an innocent, drawn in by his feelings but never trusting it to be real or lasting for Miles. Both suffered from lack of communication, and hid their feelings for fear of being hurt, but eventually giving in to the inevitable so Miles could express his protective side and Ben could have the safety and security he needed. It was easy to get invested in both characters, and to go along with the ups and downs in their relationships and the maneuvering going on with the corporate side. Side characters of Eudora, Carter, Ford, and Worth added to the story depth on Miles’s side, and became additional supports to Ben as time passed. POV of both Ben and Miles alternated, often with both perspectives of specific events given back to back, which enriched those events. Plenty of steamy scenes between the two, also.
I was given an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
I was given an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
December 26, 2023
It's not bad. Just very mediocre and typical. I went in with certain expectations and got something else instead. This was mainly a smut book, which is not a bad thing, but I wanted something with a bit more plot; some more intricate stuff on the corporate espionage, I guess.
The two MCs fell in love way too quickly and because the writer wanted to get to the smut asap, both of them also ended up being paper thin characters. It was hard to be emotionally invested as a result. Miles was already into Ben before the story even started, and aside from physical attraction I really don't know why he's so into Ben. As far as I could tell, Ben's not even that good of an assistant. I'm also not sure how serious I could take a CEO of a billion dollar company who'd just hire a person due to some superficial attraction, especially when he knows he has some suspicious motives. Miles was oddly confident that Ben was coerced and completely innocent. Not even his Navy friend was 100% sure.
Ben's family problem also seem flimsy since we hardly saw Ben's father or brother. They get referenced a lot, but barely mattered except during one major plot point. Again, they were only there to provide some silly conflict for Miles and Ben.
Still, it's a sweet read if you are in the mood for a smutty story very light on plot or characterization. I'll probably still check out the rest of the series when in in the mood for one of those.
The two MCs fell in love way too quickly and because the writer wanted to get to the smut asap, both of them also ended up being paper thin characters. It was hard to be emotionally invested as a result. Miles was already into Ben before the story even started, and aside from physical attraction I really don't know why he's so into Ben. As far as I could tell, Ben's not even that good of an assistant. I'm also not sure how serious I could take a CEO of a billion dollar company who'd just hire a person due to some superficial attraction, especially when he knows he has some suspicious motives. Miles was oddly confident that Ben was coerced and completely innocent. Not even his Navy friend was 100% sure.
Ben's family problem also seem flimsy since we hardly saw Ben's father or brother. They get referenced a lot, but barely mattered except during one major plot point. Again, they were only there to provide some silly conflict for Miles and Ben.
Still, it's a sweet read if you are in the mood for a smutty story very light on plot or characterization. I'll probably still check out the rest of the series when in in the mood for one of those.
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