Her Grumpy Boss

Her Sweet Seduction #5

by Adele Knight

Dirty books are my life.

Reading and reviewing naughty scenes is a passion I unabashedly indulge in—daily.

Imagining myself as the main character tempting and teasing, exploring and enticing, shameless in my desire to gratify secret urges is intoxicating.

But just because I work with the epitome of the grumpy boss trope doesn't mean I want to tempt my grumpy boss into reenacting my favorite spicy book scenes... until my boss finds my social media profile and my latest review of a scene involving a specific acronym, an office desk, and scuffed knees.

Will he let me live out a book girl's dream and tell me to STFUATTDLAGG?

This is a short and steamy novella in Her Sweet Seduction Series. Each novella is stand-alone with new characters and spicy scenarios to enjoy anytime—but especially fun as a bedtime treat.

Genres: Novella, Romance, Dark Romance, Contemporary, Smut, Erotica, Workplace

79 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 19, 2024

About the author

Adele Knight likes her red wine with chocolate and her sweet romances with lots of heat. Her spicy stories are a bedtime treat with enough spark to warm your sheets and alluring characters to make you beg for more.
When she's not writing, Adele can be found lost in other fantasy worlds. Whether it's a hairy beast and a talking candle-stick or black leather and heels, Adele loves her heroines feisty and her heroes irresistible.
Check out her website for upcoming releases www.AdeleKnight.com.
Contact her at Adele@AdeleKnight.com

Reviews

[CriSsStina · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

- Cute cover 🥰
- Interesting trope, she's his temporary assistant and an avid reader and reviewer, and he is her workaholic hot boss
- Quick and spicy read 💥
- I know this is a novella, but the ending was really rushed, and I'm referring here to the last 15-20% of the book; an extra epilogue maybe, to show them down the road with their relationship, would have been just perfect 👌; I see this book with an HFN ending ... I needed more in order to be 100% confident that they have their never-ending HEA 😂

I'll maybe try some other reads in this series since I already grabbed a few as freebies on Amazon. They look like fun, palate cleansers 😁😁.


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

[Sienasummerrreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This follows Paige and Parker. Parker is the boss at a law firm and Paige works as his assistant. There are policies in place to not get into relations with employees. But Paige is leaving soon can he resist much longer?

What a quick fun spicy novella. Adele has a way of capturing your attention. I fall easy for the characters and the spice is just delicious. Loved how Paige is a spicy reader as well and just loves a good dominant man. I’m a sucker for a dominant man. Just read it if you want a good spicy time!

Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Kindle
Pages: 81
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Book Five In The He Sweet Seduction Series
Tropes or Themes: Workplace, Grumpy Sunshine, Forced Proximity, FMC Personal Assistant, Bratty FMC, Jealousy, Grand Gesture Sexual Content, Praise, Dirty Talk, Dom/Sub, Mirror Scene, Office Scene and Spanking
Mentions: Death Of Parents
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[Grace Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adele Knight can always manage to get me out of a book slump

The spice as always was 🥵🥵 It was short sweet and spicy and the hea just made it better. The perfect book to get you out of a slump

[Martina · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.7 ⭐

Ok, this has been an interesting day away from other duties and readings. Unfortunately novella n. #6 is still on the way, but I'll be back Miss Adele Knight, I'll be back...

These kinda remind me of the Hallmark movie franchise. The novellas are brief and predictable but nice and cozy. They grab your attention for that brief moment and give you what you crave, wrapped up in a happy ending, and then they're gone, just like that. Still, you can't not see them all and seek the ones you missed with your favourite actor/actress from that TV show you're obsessed with. 🩷

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ebook. Purchased. Fine for what it was, although the lack of discussion about protection and the MMC’s thoughts about ruining her plans by getting her pregnant gave me a slight ick.

[Lyv R · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet but this book was super lovely, Adele is my go-to when I’m travelling to and from work and this one didn’t disappoint! Can’t wait for Her Rockstar Ex!

[🐉 PrinZessBookDragon 👑🌶️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

i loved this, it was so filthy & honestly written for TRUE romance fans. It has the sweetest most romantic plot. the grumpy vs sunshine trope is one of my faves and this one definitely did it justice! i have really enjoyed this author's writing, can't wait for her to come out with more books. I gave it 5 stars before i even got to the middle of the book! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5🌶️big daddy peppers

[Unrulyreadr Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was only 81pgs and I think 40 of them was STFUATTDLAGG. Am I mad....ummm no. But I do want you to know before go into this one. It does have a story line. It is about Paige who seem to be a temp agency requested assistant, and she is about to end her last assignment before she heads off Europe to work over there. But she doesn't stop fantasizing about her boss Parker. But he is all work and no play , well with himself only, and while thinking of Paige. Ughh don't you hate when they do that, it is like dude she wants you too.... But it would be a really short book. Anyways my thoughts and review. Spice was off the charts, story was cute and short, and over all it was a good lunch time read. I would read more from this author. Spice 5/5

[Positively Book Mad · Rating 5 out of 5]

The full review can be found on my book review blog: Positively Book Mad

I adore office romances, particularly those packed with spice, but when they incorporate the grumpy sunshine trope, I become completely engrossed. Paige had me hooked immediately; she’s a spice reader and reviewer, and with her new boss acting and looking the way he does, her books are all filthy office romances. She was waiting for her grumpy boss to finally give in and give her all the raunchy moments she so desperately craved, and oh my, does Mr Carlson deliver. Don’t worry, Paige wasn’t the only one obsessed; Parker has wanted her more and more every day, but you know, he can’t possibly breach the fraternisation policy. Until, of course, he blissfully does. There is so much to love about this novella; I squealed multiple times; obviously, I loved the epilogue so much; and the nod to Her Wild Roommate made me chuckle. This is another Five out of Five stars read and a definite reread, but now I’m craving more spicy office romances.

As with every novella in the Her Sweet Seduction series, this is an over-eighteen-year-old read. I’d recommend Her Grumpy Boss to those who love office romances, the grumpy-sunshine trope, a bratty female main character, a slightly possessive and jealous male main character that has a lovely sweet side when he not only falls first but harder, both main characters having a filthy mouth, and a delightful mix of humour in amongst all of the heat. If you love it when the female main character is not only a reader but also a reviewer, you are particularly going to love this, and if you love HEAs, don’t worry, Adele Knight always delivers, and she especially delivered this time because Parker has found his way into my book-boyfriend collection. I finished this novella last week, and how much I already want to reread it is ridiculous. I cannot wait for the next instalment of this series, Her Rockstar Ex, which is coming out in a few months.

[Veronica Cruz · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️ One of my favorite things about this series is the connection to the romance genre. The resolution at the end is also perfect and again love the way it brings romance tropes to life. I wish we saw more of their relationship develop like in the other stories of this series but still a fun short read.

[cara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could have been more enjoyable if he didn’t have an ex fiance who he clearly loved at some point

[Alexandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.75⭐️

[alina; · Rating 2 out of 5]

i wanted to cleanse the palette and read something short and spicy, so i hoped this book would be perfect. and it's not the worst but it's badly written. i wanted to give it 2.5 stars, but everything about it is so underdeveloped that i couldn't. it had the potential and sadly, that's it.

[Curvy Girl Book Nerd (Jen S) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Her Grumpy Boss is part of the Her Sweet Seduction series. It's a short and steamy, instalove, OTT, grumpy-sunshine girl gets her boss romance. Paige is a smart and sassy temporary office assistant. She is also a spicy book blogger and reviewer with an obsession with the grumpy boss trope. Parker is an attorney and her hunky, grumpy boss. Paige is working for Parker for 3 months temporarily and then has a 1 year trip planned to Europe. The two are insanely attracted to each other, but Parker has a strict no fraternization policy. He had planned to potentially have a fling with her after her 3 month assignment was over, not realizing she was leaving. The two finally give into their attraction, and things get hot and steamy fast. But what happens when real feelings develop and she leaves? Their chemistry was hot 🔥 hot 🔥 hot 🔥 and after some angst, we got a great HEA. I loved the snarky and flirty banter, too! I loved it!!.

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

[Special Edition Book Addict · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the blurb for this book and I was very intrigued, but then I saw that it was only 79 pages and I got very disappointed. I love me a sexy, grumpy boss and an office romance book…with more than 250 pages (this is generally my preference). So, even though I had my doubts that this novella could be good, with all the spiciness and conflict needed to keep me interested, I decided to take a chance on this novella.

I am glad I did take the chance. Adele Knight has incorporated all that is needed to make a good novel into a short novella. Will I always wish this was a full length book? Of course! However, I think this novella is still brilliant.

I love the tension and the teasing! Paige spends most of her three months trying to get Parker to crack a smile by leaving fun sticky notes - not at all considered “professional” in a prestigious law firm. It is so cute and the fact that he actually keeps them? Makes me swoon!

The only con I can mention (to me it is very minor and an easy fix, but can be major to other readers - no judgement either way!) is a one or two spelling errors and a redundant sentence. It does not take away from the enjoyment of this book in any way, shape or form! Still an amazing book that I highly recommend!!

—an emptiness I hadn’t noticed until three months ago when Paige entered my life three months ago.

Knight, Adele . Her Grumpy Boss (Her Sweet Seduction) (p. 66). (Function). Kindle Edition.

I will also mention that I would rate the spiciness a 4/5 chilli peppers!

“Miss Grier, I asked you a question. I expect an answer.”
She bites her bottom lip and nods.
I reach for the button on my pants. “Then get on your knees.”

Knight, Adele . Her Grumpy Boss (Her Sweet Seduction) (p. 40). (Function). Kindle Edition.

Looking for a quick, spicy read? Love office romance? Inappropriate (sexy and suspenseful) locations for spicy time? Sexy, grumpy, dominating (but sweet) bosses? Then this is a book you should most definitely take the time to read! You will not be disappointed.

Happy reading! 📖

[Marsha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Her Grumpy Boss is a novella in Her Sweet Seduction Series by Adele Knight. Paige Grier is a temp secretary for Carlson Peterson Attorneys at Law. She has naughty fantasies involving her grumpy boss. Paige is an avid reader and reviewer of office romance books. She thinks about her grumpy boss while reading spicy scenes at night. She is trying to get to Carlson before her contract is up as his temp. There is a policy at work with no-fraternization allowed. Paige hasn't noticed, but Carlson has been watching her. He has noticed things like the sticky notes (he has a collection in his desk drawer) the tattooed tiny heart on her inner left ankle. Carlson is very attracted to Paige, but he is holding back. Paige is a fun person and a brat at times. Carlson is a grumpy, sexy boss. This is a steamy, short read.

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

[Michelle Frater · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, you learn something new every day. I don’t think I’ll forget that acronym in a hurry. It was kind of fun to read about a woman who reviews smutty books and is almost obsessed with the grumpy boss, office romance trope, when she is living it in real life. Paige has been trying to tempt her boss to cross the line since she got the job, but with only a few days to go on her contract, she’s given up hope. Parker Carlson seemed to have a stick up his “you know what”, but perhaps that was just him trying to resist temptation. He was a very by-the-books kind of guy. Until he wasn’t. They had some pretty spicy scenes, I particularly liked to one where Paige surprised Parker in his apartment when she used her pass key. He obviously liked her blog. In a way the ending was a bit too slick, with too many coincidences that allowed Parker to find Paige, but hey, this is a romance and who doesn’t like a HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seducing the Boss . . .

Paige is a temp who works at a law firm for a perpetually grumpy boss, the managing partner Parker Carlson. Since she can’t make him smile, she chooses to irritate him in subtle ways on a daily basis. She isn’t worried about losing her job since no one else has been able to put up with the grouchy man except her. His growls actually turn her on! Now with two days left before she leaves for her European working vacation, she has to figure out how to seduce him to maintain her perfect record. With her reviews on social media comparing her boss to her sexy book boyfriends, maybe she should let the secret out to one of the office workers to see if it gets back to him? But apparently he has his own rule against fraternizing and he has never crossed that line. Too bad she has never noticed how he looks at her. Will she be able to seduce him before she has to leave? And if she can, will he want to let her go?

[Tima · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paige, the female lead, has nearly finished a short term contract as an executive assistant. Her boss, Mr Carlson, the male lead, is the epitome of grumpy and she’s been trying to win a smile from him since she started. But he’s determinedly sticking to his personal no-fraternisation policy…

This short story is dual POV, well written and edited, and a funny, steamy sweet, contemporary office romance. I enjoyed Paige’s bratty happiness that challenged and intrigued Mr Carlson. I enjoyed his gradual realisation that he could have happiness in his life as well as achieving his goals. I enjoyed the steamy intimate scenes and the playfulness of the relationship development. Another great fun, fast, contemporary escape from this author.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[A79senlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paige Grier has been working for attorney Parker Carlson for 3 months, believing her crush to be one-sided. In reality, his temp has been tempting Parker to break his self-imposed “no fraternization” policy since day 1. Now that she’s 2 days away from leaving the country for a year, he’s about to lose his chance to see what’s underneath her curve-hugging office attire. Once he finally gives in, he realizes he wants more than one amazing night with her, but with her departure imminent, will she slip through his fingers?

This is my first book from this author and I am hooked! Three-dimensional and likable characters, boiling-hot smexy scenes and an actual plot (one that references the very tropes contained within!) — how can I not want more?.

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

[Bookish Bowen · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Vibes - Fine

Bratty assistant lives out her book boyfriend fantasy with her boss
Paige has been reading too many smutty romance books, as if such a thing is possible, and has got really into office romances since she started working for her hot, grumpy, workaholic boss. She posts her video reviews online and her boss finds it. She even catches him getting off to one of her videos. I like that this is dual POV so we can see how obsessed he is with her to. I think the ending moved to fast. His grand gesture has him moving half way round the world after one deep conversation and one weekend of hot sex. I get that it's a novella but it was too much too soon.

Tropes
-Grumpy/Sunshine
-Assistant
-Workplace

[Manda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paige has a plan and it doesn't involve falling for her grumpy boss. Just because he's handsome, intelligent and driven and she's spent the last few months tormenting him with her sunshine attitude and sparkly sticky notes is still not enough of a reason to derail her plan.

Parker is so work focused there isn't time for anything else. That is until his temporary assistant threatens to derail his control. When he finally gives in it's only to find she'll be gone in a few days. Time to make a decision.

A wonderful, sweet, steamy office romp between two likeable but different individuals. An enjoyable, fun read.

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

[destiny · Rating 4 out of 5]

absolutely ate this tf up 🥵
that dedication page was so cute :) “for booktok”
PLEASEEEE I LOVE IT !!

the way i was in the mood for a little office romance and then i read the blurb for this and IMMEDIATELY CRACKED IT OPEN 🖤💋 and the fact that paige is just like me for real 😭 miss girl be reading the filthiest, most unholy books and goes on to her little bookish accounts to review about it. i love her so much and definitely needed more.

now mr. carlson 🙂‍↔️🥵
“what are you doing?”
“being your grumpy boss and dirty book boyfriend in one.”
I SCREAMEDDDDD !!! he’s so HIM. i immediately fell for him when paige said he was grumpy. but then this man really keeps her little notes in his drawer because he’s obsessed ?! stop i want him.

🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Day · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was so excited to read this novella because workplace romance is yummy. While I liked the steaminess of it, the characters left me wanting more. More chemistry. More connection. I don't know. Characterwise it fell flat for me. Paige knew what she wanted and she was the sweetest. I really liked her, but Parker made me want to roll my eyes so many times. He's very domineering and you fall for his sexy aura but it just wasn't it for me. I need to see more of them together. The ending felt rushed. I would've loved to see more of them working on their stuff together.

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

[Lisa Bing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read by this author and I found it highly entertaining and steamy ;) Paige is the temp assistant to workaholic lawyer, Parker. He has a no fraternizing rule in place for himself but he's sure tempted by sexy Paige. She's hot for him and is an avid reader/reviewer of romance books - grumpy boss is her fave and Parker fits the bill perfectly. As the end of her work term closes, the sparks really start flying - especially when he figures out what she likes to read. Lol! Angst, humour, brattiness and steam made this a fun one-sit read for me. I'm looking forward to what's next by this author :D

[kymagirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paige (h) works for lawyer Mr. Carlson/Parker (H) as his temporary personal assistant, hoping that he’ll follow-up on her cues that he’s the focus of all her dirty boss-related workplace fantasies. She’s unaware that due to past experiences Parker follows his own no workplace relationships policy, no matter how tempting he finds her. Parker struggles with the wants and desires Paige inspires in him to explore her and to experience life. Ultra-hot and steamy workplace romance with some humor thrown in.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great short read. You can read it in under an hour. Paige is a temporary PA to Parker. She writes reviews about books that have the grumpy boss trope. She is attracted to him because that is the kind of boss he is. She doesn't realize he feels the same about her. Paige is a great character, sassy, confident, and fun. Parker is the hot, grumpy boss in some amazing fantasy. I loved how they worked together and how they got their HEA.

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

[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Her Grumpy Boss Her Sweet Seduction. Paige doesn’t do relationships and neither does her boss Parker. She has a thing for reading steamy office romances and wants to act them out with him. He has a strict no fraternizing policy. She leave in 2 days. Can they give into the temptation just to get it out of their systems? This is a short and so steamy read. I loved the storyline and the characters. He’s grumpy and she loves it. I would definitely recommend this book.

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

[Latrice Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a quick read about Paige, who has been working temporarily at a law firm. In her free time she writes book reviews on office romance tropes and she has been dreaming of doing dirty things with her boss but he has a "no fraternizing" policy. A few days before her assignment ends that all goes out the window and they end up hooking up. Then she leaves out of country to a new job and he ends up falling her there! I loved that part and he ends up opening a new location there as well!.

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

[ljamison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paige is an assistant or temporary secretary she’s currently working for Mr. Carlson who she’s been fantasizing about. Paige has been writing these reviews of boss-employee romance books where she is picturing herself and Carlson. But, Carlson has a no fraternization policy. So although she’s been flirting, nothing been happening. But now she’s leaving in 2days. Will something happen? Will it lead them to fall in love? Will Paige still travel to Europe? This was an extremely sexy, spicy story about a boss and his employee. Very enjoyable a quick read. Loved the characters and the plot.