Shane

Inner-City Alphas #2

by Nell Alexander

What is a girl to do when her brother's best friend can't remember her? Work for him, obviously...

Shane
I spend hours perfecting my desserts and then presenting them to the public in my restaurants. I work hard, giving every moment to perfecting and honing my skills. The last thing I need is a woman in my life, complicating things. But I do desperately need a manager who can organise the chaos that is my daily life.

Jessica
After dealing with an unsavoury boss since leaving culinary school, I've decided enough is enough and applied for a job that I know is well out of my league. But then I'm hard working and quick to learn and I'm exactly what Shane needs for his thriving restaurants, and maybe even Shane himself.

This is a steamy short story with a HEA with no cheating and no cliffhangers.
Shane can be read as a standalone, or part of the Inner City Alpha's series.

Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2024

About the author

Nell Alexander writes swoony, feel-good romances with just the right amount of spice and sparkle. She's the kind of author who laughs at her own jokes, cries at Christmas adverts, and firmly believes that a cozy blanket and a cream bun can solve almost anything. When she's not busy dreaming up fictional small towns and swoon-worthy heroes, Nell’s probably dancing in the kitchen, binge-watching old romcoms, or reorganizing her bookshelves for the millionth time. Fun, flirty, and always up for a good meet-cute—Nell’s stories are your next happy place.

Reviews

[Oriana Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shane is the owner of Curve and needs a new restaurant manager to deal with the day to day business. Jessica had a crush on Shane for a long time and now she gets to work right next to him...but he can't remember her. But boy is he obsessed with her😏 But his past and hers are trying to keep them apart and Shane kind of nearly botches his chance with his woman. Instalove, short, steamy, romantic, OTT and with a sweet HEA 😍😍 The OW drama wasn't my type of thing ,but that's just me😉

[Nova · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am reviewing a reader copy of this book.

Jessica Fox has battled to be the woman that she is today, she had suffered from anorexia as a teenager, now a business management graduate and experienced trainee manager she is ready for the next challenge, or that is at least what she is telling people, the truth is that she needed to escape her boss’s unwanted advances even when he threatened to blacklist her name within the restaurant industry. Going for an interview at Curve, an up-and-coming restaurant who just happens to be owned by Shane Glinton her brother’s best friend and there is no way that he will recognize her, so why is she disappointed when he not only doesn’t offer her the job but also doesn’t recognize her? But isn’t long before she gets a call offering her the position after all, and it is clear that they share some major chemistry, but what will, happen when her old boss starts making good on his threat who will Shane believe?

Shane has spent years planning his own restaurant and he is finally making his dream come true, but he has less time to concentrate on what he needs to and needs a manager fast to pick up the office side of the business so that he can carry on creating, one of his servers has made her interest in both the job and him plainly obvious but he is wanting a professional. Meeting Jessica when she interviews fir the job something feels familiar about her, but there is no way that he would ever forget someone like her, although she impresses him he feels she has a lack of experience, a decision that he comes to regret and ends up calling her to offer her the job. Things are going well and the chemistry between them has him hooked, but when he learns the rumours of her previous job he thinks that the only option that he has is to show her the door, what will he do when he discovers who Jessica is and how he has just lost the love of his life over nothing and may have ruined his friendship, can he fix it or is it too late?

I really did enjoy this book and ended up reading the whole series via Kindle unlimited, it was the perfect little escapism for me and I highly recommend the book, series and the author. 4.2*

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shane Glinton is a top dessert chef running two successful restaurants with celebrity clientele and great press coverage. Jessica Fox is there for an interview for a manager position. She figured he would not remember her, but she is the sister of his best friend, Nathan. She has completed her business management course 3 years ago and worked in a trainee-manager position at another restaurant. But Shane doesn’t think that’s enough to prepare her for his restaurant which is much larger, very successful, and fully booked for the foreseeable future. One of his waitresses, Phoebe, also wants the position, but no one can stand working with her, so she wouldn’t be a good fit. With no other options, he calls Jessica back and asks if she can start a trial period to see if she can do the job.

When Shane’s partner, Raife, comes in to congratulate Jessica on the job, Shane sees them hug and talk about Nathan and he realizes who she is finally. She had been skin and bones when he last saw her, in the hospital with anorexia. When Raife left, Shane and Jessica got carried away in the newly organized office. Jessica was finished her work and returned home. But a surprise visitor met with Shane. Geoff Hutchings, Jessica’s pervert boss who had threatened to blacklist her if she told anyone about his actions in harassing her, told Shane that she came on to him. He also said she is known to sleep her way to the top. And then he mentioned that he would like the manager job for himself! In anger that Jessica had just slept with him, he went over to her apartment, asking her to deny the accusations. When she calmly stated that she should not have to do that, he said this wouldn’t work, and he left. So she pulled the want ads out of the recycler and looked for a new job.

When Shane comes to his senses, will he realize the truth? Does he want her back? Or has he hurt her too much already?

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jessica used to have a crush on her brother's friend Shane. Who knew that years later she'd get a job managing Shane's restaurant? No big deal that he doesn't recognize her, right? Shane knows there's something familiar about the beautiful Jessica. He likes her but there are a few people determined to interfere with Jessica's success. When Shane assumes the worst will she forgive him? I like this short, insta-attraction romance! It has multi-layered characters, some intrigue, sizzling chemistry, a few villains, supportive family & friends and a likable main couple. "Shane" is an entertaining read featuring a smart, curvy girl and the man that needs her! Looking forward to her brother, Nathan's, story!

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[Niki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shane has partnered with his best friend to open another restaurant, as the head chef he does not have the time to run the place also so he hires Jessica. Jessica know exactly who Shane is, however he does not remember her, when lies are told about her, he fires her. When her brother finds out what happen he tells Shane to fix his mistake or he will.

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[Kathy Mccalmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 2nd book in this series. Shane is starting a second restaurant and is overworked. Jessica applies for the manager position. They have a connection but will shane ever figure out why?

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[BusyM3 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another entertaining read in this series. This is the story of Shane and Jessica and their journey to their happily ever after. The characters fit well together and have a great connection. I enjoyed this book.

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[Cherie Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this quick read. Both had to get passed their past problems to realize that they were meant to be together. When they did it was just hot.

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[Knight Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute short story with an alpha male where the heroine never disagrees with him. She let's him believe whatever he wants, then he has to come back later to apologize. Fabulous romance.

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[Jessie (thatchickwithabook) · Rating 3 out of 5]

After loving the first book, this one’s a bit of a disappointment. Shane’s kind of an arsehole, and treats Jessica like shit and then never apologises or grovels for it. And she just… lets him. Boooooo.

[Puna · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars Blah, the H made nasty accusations and later he barely gets out a half hearted ‘I’m sorry’ and she’s forgiven him.

[T.I. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great quick read. The characters are awesome, the story was really good, and I loved the ending. So good. Enjoy.

[Tracy H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shane
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Nell Alexander

Well written romantic story . Great characters, brilliant journey and easy to read.

[Zondra.Hallyahoo.Com · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it.