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Hard Boss
Juliette
Hudson Sinclair is such a grumpy, snarly, arrogant nightmare no one on the temp agency's books is willing to take on the job of replacing his secretary while she is off sick.
Well, here I am, it’s my first day at the agency and I should probably give it a pass as my first job too. At least, that would be the prudent thing to do, but ‘prudent’ is not on my list of virtues.
Besides, the money is too alluring to pass up.
You see, I have plans. Big, ambitious plans to set up my own sweet little bakery. A place where I will bake the most delicious cupcakes and queues of hungry customers will wait outside for my delicious concoctions.
To make that wish come true I need money.
Anyway, how bad can the guy be? I'm no pushover. I know I can handle even a boss from the pits of hell for a while if it means getting my precious dream as a reward.
I accept the challenge and take the job.
Whoa! Hang on a minute. Why did nobody warn me that Mr. Grumpy is also Mr. Drop Dead Gorgeous!
Day one, and he has a slightly unconventional proposition for me. And he’s willing to pay handsomely if I play along.
Of course, I agree. I have my bakery to think of.
It’s all going swimmingly well until that thing as old as Adam and Eve puts in an appearance. We get naked… and now I can’t even think straight. This job just got a whole lot complicated...
Hard Boss is a full-length, standalone, office romance.
Hudson Sinclair is such a grumpy, snarly, arrogant nightmare no one on the temp agency's books is willing to take on the job of replacing his secretary while she is off sick.
Well, here I am, it’s my first day at the agency and I should probably give it a pass as my first job too. At least, that would be the prudent thing to do, but ‘prudent’ is not on my list of virtues.
Besides, the money is too alluring to pass up.
You see, I have plans. Big, ambitious plans to set up my own sweet little bakery. A place where I will bake the most delicious cupcakes and queues of hungry customers will wait outside for my delicious concoctions.
To make that wish come true I need money.
Anyway, how bad can the guy be? I'm no pushover. I know I can handle even a boss from the pits of hell for a while if it means getting my precious dream as a reward.
I accept the challenge and take the job.
Whoa! Hang on a minute. Why did nobody warn me that Mr. Grumpy is also Mr. Drop Dead Gorgeous!
Day one, and he has a slightly unconventional proposition for me. And he’s willing to pay handsomely if I play along.
Of course, I agree. I have my bakery to think of.
It’s all going swimmingly well until that thing as old as Adam and Eve puts in an appearance. We get naked… and now I can’t even think straight. This job just got a whole lot complicated...
Hard Boss is a full-length, standalone, office romance.
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Published March 14, 2025
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March 15, 2025dnf - chp 3. H asks her to act as his fake fiancé on the day they meet when she comes to work as his temp assistant. So after she says yes, here's their conversation
I think this is going to be fun.”
“What is?” she asks.
“Our ruse. I think I’ll have a swell time messing around with you, But I must tell you, I am a man with voracious needs. While we are in Manhattan, I must have sex.”
She looks at me, flabbergasted. And disgusted. Yes, there is disgust on her face. Does she think I’ll go seven days without having sex? I can as well drop dead.
“Not with you, of course,” I add, and she relaxes.
“Of course. You’re free to do whatever you want.”
“I’m not asking permission from you. I’m just informing you.”
This man can't go without screwing ow for 1 week, it's 2025 and my tolerance for manwhores is very low, i know for sure i'll hate reading further so dnf it is🫡
I think this is going to be fun.”
“What is?” she asks.
“Our ruse. I think I’ll have a swell time messing around with you, But I must tell you, I am a man with voracious needs. While we are in Manhattan, I must have sex.”
She looks at me, flabbergasted. And disgusted. Yes, there is disgust on her face. Does she think I’ll go seven days without having sex? I can as well drop dead.
“Not with you, of course,” I add, and she relaxes.
“Of course. You’re free to do whatever you want.”
“I’m not asking permission from you. I’m just informing you.”
This man can't go without screwing ow for 1 week, it's 2025 and my tolerance for manwhores is very low, i know for sure i'll hate reading further so dnf it is🫡
March 18, 2025
Hard Boss by Iona Rose
A steamy, grumpy-sunshine office romance with sizzling tension, unexpected twists, and a heroine determined to chase her dreams.
Juliette is no stranger to hard work, but when she’s offered the temp job from hell—working for the notoriously difficult Hudson Sinclair—she can’t afford to say no. The paycheck will get her one step closer to opening her dream bakery. How bad can one arrogant boss really be?
Turns out, Hudson is not just grumpy—he’s drop-dead gorgeous, commanding, and has a way of making her pulse race for all the wrong reasons. When he proposes a highly unconventional arrangement that could benefit them both, Juliette agrees. After all, it’s strictly business… right?
But the moment things turn physical, all logic flies out the window. What started as a temporary arrangement turns into something far more complicated. Juliette’s plans, her heart, and her self-control are all at risk. And Hudson? He’s not about to let her go without a fight.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A steamy, grumpy-sunshine office romance with sizzling tension, unexpected twists, and a heroine determined to chase her dreams.
Juliette is no stranger to hard work, but when she’s offered the temp job from hell—working for the notoriously difficult Hudson Sinclair—she can’t afford to say no. The paycheck will get her one step closer to opening her dream bakery. How bad can one arrogant boss really be?
Turns out, Hudson is not just grumpy—he’s drop-dead gorgeous, commanding, and has a way of making her pulse race for all the wrong reasons. When he proposes a highly unconventional arrangement that could benefit them both, Juliette agrees. After all, it’s strictly business… right?
But the moment things turn physical, all logic flies out the window. What started as a temporary arrangement turns into something far more complicated. Juliette’s plans, her heart, and her self-control are all at risk. And Hudson? He’s not about to let her go without a fight.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 27, 2025
"Hard Boss" introduces us to Juliette, a determined woman working through a temp agency to earn enough money to open her dream bakery. When the agency offers her a temporary secretary position for the notoriously grumpy and snarly Hudson Sinclair – a job everyone else has turned down – Juliette sees it as a lucrative opportunity she can't afford to miss. On her first day, she discovers that Mr. Grumpy is also incredibly gorgeous. Soon after starting, Hudson presents Juliette with an unconventional proposition: pretend to be his fiancée to help close a crucial business deal, with a very handsome daily payout. Juliette, focused on her bakery, agrees. However, as they spend more time together, the line between their fake engagement and real attraction begins to blur, leading to complications neither of them anticipated.
The premise of "Hard Boss" is definitely appealing, hitting several of my favorite romance tropes, including grumpy boss/sunshine heroine and fake fiancé. Juliette's determination to achieve her dream of opening a bakery makes her a relatable and likable character, and her initial interactions with the notoriously difficult Hudson are entertaining as she's not afraid to stand up to him. The offer of a fake engagement for a significant sum of money is a classic setup for a forced proximity romance with plenty of potential for both comedic and steamy moments. The promise of an enemies-to-lovers dynamic also adds to the anticipation of their relationship developing.
The description of Manhattan in the book struck me as potentially unrealistic, which could take away from the immersion for some readers, especially those familiar with the city. I also picked up on mentions of syntax errors and potential writing issues, which could unfortunately hinder the overall reading experience. While the core plot seemed somewhat predictable to me, I could also see how others would enjoy the journey of Juliette and Hudson falling for each other. Interestingly, the business aspects of the story seemed to intrigue some, maybe even more so than the central romance.
If you enjoy office romances with a grumpy boss, a determined heroine, and a fake fiancé trope that leads to real feelings, then "Hard Boss" might be a fun read for you. Be aware that some readers noted potential issues with the setting and writing, but if you're looking for a standalone story with a focus on the developing relationship and a guaranteed HEA, this could be a good choice.
"Hard Boss" offers an engaging office romance with classic tropes that many readers will likely enjoy. While there are some potential drawbacks mentioned in other reviews, the core elements of the enemies-to-lovers and fake fiancé storyline, along with the promise of a happy ending, make it a potentially satisfying read, earning a rating of 3.75 out of 5 stars.
My Rating System:
1⭐️: The book didn’t hold my interest and/or had significant issues that overshadowed any redeeming qualities for me, but generally not my cup of tea. Most likely did not finish the book.
2⭐️: The book didn’t quite resonate with me, and while my experience wasn’t remarkable, I did finish it. It had some redeeming qualities and potential but fell short in execution. Recommendable, though with some reservations.
3⭐️: Good read, but didn’t quite stand out. Still worth recommending to others.
4⭐️: Really enjoyed it and stayed engaged throughout. Would read book again. Definitely recommendable.
5⭐️: Incredible writing that made me deeply connect with the characters. I was completely absorbed in the world and didn’t want it to end. This book stayed with me even when I wasn’t reading it. I'd gladly reread it and highly recommend it to everyone!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The premise of "Hard Boss" is definitely appealing, hitting several of my favorite romance tropes, including grumpy boss/sunshine heroine and fake fiancé. Juliette's determination to achieve her dream of opening a bakery makes her a relatable and likable character, and her initial interactions with the notoriously difficult Hudson are entertaining as she's not afraid to stand up to him. The offer of a fake engagement for a significant sum of money is a classic setup for a forced proximity romance with plenty of potential for both comedic and steamy moments. The promise of an enemies-to-lovers dynamic also adds to the anticipation of their relationship developing.
The description of Manhattan in the book struck me as potentially unrealistic, which could take away from the immersion for some readers, especially those familiar with the city. I also picked up on mentions of syntax errors and potential writing issues, which could unfortunately hinder the overall reading experience. While the core plot seemed somewhat predictable to me, I could also see how others would enjoy the journey of Juliette and Hudson falling for each other. Interestingly, the business aspects of the story seemed to intrigue some, maybe even more so than the central romance.
If you enjoy office romances with a grumpy boss, a determined heroine, and a fake fiancé trope that leads to real feelings, then "Hard Boss" might be a fun read for you. Be aware that some readers noted potential issues with the setting and writing, but if you're looking for a standalone story with a focus on the developing relationship and a guaranteed HEA, this could be a good choice.
"Hard Boss" offers an engaging office romance with classic tropes that many readers will likely enjoy. While there are some potential drawbacks mentioned in other reviews, the core elements of the enemies-to-lovers and fake fiancé storyline, along with the promise of a happy ending, make it a potentially satisfying read, earning a rating of 3.75 out of 5 stars.
My Rating System:
1⭐️: The book didn’t hold my interest and/or had significant issues that overshadowed any redeeming qualities for me, but generally not my cup of tea. Most likely did not finish the book.
2⭐️: The book didn’t quite resonate with me, and while my experience wasn’t remarkable, I did finish it. It had some redeeming qualities and potential but fell short in execution. Recommendable, though with some reservations.
3⭐️: Good read, but didn’t quite stand out. Still worth recommending to others.
4⭐️: Really enjoyed it and stayed engaged throughout. Would read book again. Definitely recommendable.
5⭐️: Incredible writing that made me deeply connect with the characters. I was completely absorbed in the world and didn’t want it to end. This book stayed with me even when I wasn’t reading it. I'd gladly reread it and highly recommend it to everyone!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 2, 2025
I had a sense of surrealness or unreality reading this book. Most of the action takes place in a Manhattan that is not familiar to me. In fact, it seems mythical. It's a Manhattan that has seafood farms, ranch houses, and large mansions with extensive acreage. The MMC claims he likes to drive himself around Manhattan. No one enjoys driving in Manhattan if they could have a driver. The traffic is deadly.
Juliette wants to open a bakery in her hometown. And is enrolled with a temporary agency that sends out temporary secretaries to executives whose secretaries are not available. Apparently this agency operates like an audition /cattle call or a brothel showroom where all the girls are gathered, rather than modern-day calls or emails to their homes to see if they're available and to book them for for jobs. Oh well…
The characters are really interesting and some of them are very cutthroat, especially Frank Dubois. Frank Dubois is the bad guy who is gunning for Hudson Sinlair's business. He’s an Ayn Randian type character who believes in survival of the fittest, a zero sum operator for whom other businesses have to fail for him to succeed. He prefers hostile takeovers and has done that for decades. It usually takes him not too long to defeat a business owner and take over the business. He's amassed, a great amount of money, and has put the fear of Frank in a lot of business leaders. In some ways he reminds me of the hold that a certain president has on his party. But with Hudson's business it's taken him 2 months so far and he hasn't succeeded in a takeover. He's not averse to underhanded business practices like calling in his flunkies from the SEC to shut down Hudson's businesses. And he's not averse to psychological manipulation either, telling Hudson he'll end up like his alcoholic druggie dad.
Hudson is looking at all strategies to avoid this takeover including marrying the youngest daughter of Frank Dubois. And his ethics are a little shaky in that he does begin to court her and then decides that he just can't marry her because his love her. He's rude, and a hard case to get along with. His PA needs breaks from him and takes them one or two times a month.
So Juliette agrees to take the assignment and he treats her like chattel. But good for her, she stands up to him. She's courageous and assertive woman. She doesn't fold easily. She agrees to be his fake fiancee for the amount of $10,000 a day for 7 days. And this will give her a funding to open a bakery in her hometown.
Frank Dubois and his family have put the dys in dysfunction. And Hudson 's project manager and second in command Allison, is a little shady too, very untrustworthy. But Hudson has a few tricks up his sleeve to deter Frank from taking over his business that he inherited from his father and grew. He's a deal maker and makes alliances but he's not underhanded like Frank Dubois. How he falls in love with Juliette changes his outlook, and how he prevails against Frank Dubois is basically the meat of the story.
There are quite a few mistakes in this book in terms of syntax, and at one point I was wondering if it had been translated from another language or if the author's first language was not English. I hope that these corrections are changed and the book is tightened up. Because it has the capacity to be a good one. The other thing I hope changes is the unrealistic fantastical description of Manhattan. I literally had surreal moments reading this book being a New York City native.
Juliette wants to open a bakery in her hometown. And is enrolled with a temporary agency that sends out temporary secretaries to executives whose secretaries are not available. Apparently this agency operates like an audition /cattle call or a brothel showroom where all the girls are gathered, rather than modern-day calls or emails to their homes to see if they're available and to book them for for jobs. Oh well…
The characters are really interesting and some of them are very cutthroat, especially Frank Dubois. Frank Dubois is the bad guy who is gunning for Hudson Sinlair's business. He’s an Ayn Randian type character who believes in survival of the fittest, a zero sum operator for whom other businesses have to fail for him to succeed. He prefers hostile takeovers and has done that for decades. It usually takes him not too long to defeat a business owner and take over the business. He's amassed, a great amount of money, and has put the fear of Frank in a lot of business leaders. In some ways he reminds me of the hold that a certain president has on his party. But with Hudson's business it's taken him 2 months so far and he hasn't succeeded in a takeover. He's not averse to underhanded business practices like calling in his flunkies from the SEC to shut down Hudson's businesses. And he's not averse to psychological manipulation either, telling Hudson he'll end up like his alcoholic druggie dad.
Hudson is looking at all strategies to avoid this takeover including marrying the youngest daughter of Frank Dubois. And his ethics are a little shaky in that he does begin to court her and then decides that he just can't marry her because his love her. He's rude, and a hard case to get along with. His PA needs breaks from him and takes them one or two times a month.
So Juliette agrees to take the assignment and he treats her like chattel. But good for her, she stands up to him. She's courageous and assertive woman. She doesn't fold easily. She agrees to be his fake fiancee for the amount of $10,000 a day for 7 days. And this will give her a funding to open a bakery in her hometown.
Frank Dubois and his family have put the dys in dysfunction. And Hudson 's project manager and second in command Allison, is a little shady too, very untrustworthy. But Hudson has a few tricks up his sleeve to deter Frank from taking over his business that he inherited from his father and grew. He's a deal maker and makes alliances but he's not underhanded like Frank Dubois. How he falls in love with Juliette changes his outlook, and how he prevails against Frank Dubois is basically the meat of the story.
There are quite a few mistakes in this book in terms of syntax, and at one point I was wondering if it had been translated from another language or if the author's first language was not English. I hope that these corrections are changed and the book is tightened up. Because it has the capacity to be a good one. The other thing I hope changes is the unrealistic fantastical description of Manhattan. I literally had surreal moments reading this book being a New York City native.
March 15, 2025
Juliette
Hudson Sinclair is such a grumpy, snarly, arrogant nightmare no one on the temp agency's books is willing to take on the job of replacing his secretary while she is off sick.
Well, here I am, it’s my first day at the agency and I should probably give it a pass as my first job too. At least, that would be the prudent thing to do, but ‘prudent’ is not on my list of virtues.
Besides, the money is too alluring to pass up.
You see, I have plans. Big, ambitious plans to set up my own sweet little bakery. A place where I will bake the most delicious cupcakes and queues of hungry customers will wait outside for my delicious concoctions.
To make that wish come true I need money.
Anyway, how bad can the guy be? I'm no pushover. I know I can handle even a boss from the pits of hell for a while if it means getting my precious dream as a reward.
I accept the challenge and take the job.
Whoa! Hang on a minute. Why did nobody warn me that Mr. Grumpy is also Mr. Drop Dead Gorgeous!
Day one, and he has a slightly unconventional proposition for me. And he’s willing to pay handsomely if I play along.
Of course, I agree. I have my bakery to think of.
It’s all going swimmingly well until that thing as old as Adam and Eve puts in an appearance. We get naked… and now I can’t even think straight. This job just got a whole lot complicated...
This contemporary enemies-to-lovers/hate-to-love romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building and characters that are alpha, exuding power, grumpy, arrogant, snarly, captivating, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with the hard boss, mature, explicit romance that is consumed by steamy, sizzling passion, lust, desire, and spice with all the feelings to leave readers breathless and begging for more, office romance, boss's assistant, women's fiction, push and pull, suspense, humor, drama, heartfelt emotions, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate their readers' hearts and attention with the hard boss and mature, explicit romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is wildly lustful and unforgettable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Hudson Sinclair is such a grumpy, snarly, arrogant nightmare no one on the temp agency's books is willing to take on the job of replacing his secretary while she is off sick.
Well, here I am, it’s my first day at the agency and I should probably give it a pass as my first job too. At least, that would be the prudent thing to do, but ‘prudent’ is not on my list of virtues.
Besides, the money is too alluring to pass up.
You see, I have plans. Big, ambitious plans to set up my own sweet little bakery. A place where I will bake the most delicious cupcakes and queues of hungry customers will wait outside for my delicious concoctions.
To make that wish come true I need money.
Anyway, how bad can the guy be? I'm no pushover. I know I can handle even a boss from the pits of hell for a while if it means getting my precious dream as a reward.
I accept the challenge and take the job.
Whoa! Hang on a minute. Why did nobody warn me that Mr. Grumpy is also Mr. Drop Dead Gorgeous!
Day one, and he has a slightly unconventional proposition for me. And he’s willing to pay handsomely if I play along.
Of course, I agree. I have my bakery to think of.
It’s all going swimmingly well until that thing as old as Adam and Eve puts in an appearance. We get naked… and now I can’t even think straight. This job just got a whole lot complicated...
This contemporary enemies-to-lovers/hate-to-love romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building and characters that are alpha, exuding power, grumpy, arrogant, snarly, captivating, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with the hard boss, mature, explicit romance that is consumed by steamy, sizzling passion, lust, desire, and spice with all the feelings to leave readers breathless and begging for more, office romance, boss's assistant, women's fiction, push and pull, suspense, humor, drama, heartfelt emotions, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate their readers' hearts and attention with the hard boss and mature, explicit romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is wildly lustful and unforgettable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 20, 2025
Juliette takes a job working for a temp service in order to get the money that she needs if she's ever going to open the bakery she's always dreamed about. On her first day she gets the job that no one wanted because the boss is a nightmare to work for. Juliette is ready for the challenge of dealing with a horrible boss as long as she gets her dream bakery out of it. Hudson Sinclair is not only arrogant he's also gorgeous how is a girl supposed to resist? However right away on the first day Hudson makes Juliette a really unconventional proposition that if she agrees to he's willing to make it worth her while. Hudson will pay her quite handsomely and Juliette is thinking of her bakery so she agrees to his proposition but nothing goes the way either of them thought that it would. I don't want to say anymore and ruin it for anyone else with spoilers. You really need to read this steamy enemies to lovers, workplace romance to see what happens. I would recommend reading this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 5, 2025
4.5 Stars! Juliette is close to getting her dream. Just needs a bit more cash and she can start opening her Bakery. She takes a job as a temp working for high end clients as it pays more money. When the call comes in that Hudson Sinclair is in need of a temp, everyone in the temp pool says no. Well, it's her first day and she believes she can handle anyone, so she agrees. Little did she know it was to go on a trip to Manhattan. Hudson is trying to save his company and has also got himself into a bind with the daughter of the person who wants to buy his company. He decides to give Juliette a golden opportunity, play his fiancé for the week and he will give her $10,000 a day. Too good to be true, right. She agrees and it is the start of a roller coaster ride that has some good twists and keeps you reading to the last page.
I voluntarily wrote this review from reading an advanced copy of this book.
I voluntarily wrote this review from reading an advanced copy of this book.
March 14, 2025
Hard Boss is a contemporary romance that sets perfectionist boss MMC Hudson Sinclair up against his newly hired replacement secretary MFC Juliette that leads into a financial opportunity for her that is a ten thousand a day payout that will be a windfall well on her way to realizing her dream of opening a bakery. All she has to do is pretend to be her bosses fiancé in a bid to land him a billion dollar deal.
Seven days of pretending to be in love should be painless for them both as long as they don’t catch feelings for each other, and who falls in love in that short amount of time?
Apparently Cupid has other ideas in mind for these two as fake soon becomes all too real for them both in this pleasingly written journey that includes some intrigue, family, drama, spice, twists, and vulnerabilities.
Good read that ends on a well earned HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Seven days of pretending to be in love should be painless for them both as long as they don’t catch feelings for each other, and who falls in love in that short amount of time?
Apparently Cupid has other ideas in mind for these two as fake soon becomes all too real for them both in this pleasingly written journey that includes some intrigue, family, drama, spice, twists, and vulnerabilities.
Good read that ends on a well earned HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 25, 2025
Hard Boss is amazingly written, well balanced and beautifully executed by Iona Rose. Iona Rose continues to prove to me as a reader what a phenomenal author she is with each book I’ve read by her so far. I’m looking forward to reading more amazing romances from Iona Rose in the future. Hard Boss is the story of Juliette and Hudson. I adored learning about who these two characters were as the main characters as well as seeing the feelings they have for each other grow stronger as their story progressed. The chemistry between Hudson and Juliette is absolutely breathtaking and fascinating. The characters are well developed and beautifully executed throughout the story. Hard Boss is certainly an office romance that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys reading these kinds of romances.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 4, 2025
Juliette wants to open bakery, needs money to open bakery so the takes the temp job filling in for Hudson Sinclair’s secretary. He is gorgeous, but almost impossible to work for. Grumpy, demanding and arrogant. The book is one that will grab your attention right at the beginning. The characters are amazing and well developed. Hudson faces a takeover of his company from Frank and there is a lot of angst and drama with that. To save his company, he even considers marrying the daughter of his enemy. The enemy to lovers relationship between Juliette and Hudson is steamy. This was a good book with lots of emotion and drama. A happy ending and no cliffhanger. I received a free copy of this book via Bad boy Updates I and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 5, 2025
Readable Enemies-to-Lovers romance. New to temping, Juliette faces a serious challenge with arrogant & grumpy boss, Hudson. She is stunned when he offers her a significant financial bonus to pose as his fiancée for a major business deal in order to stave off a hostile take-over of his company. I liked that Juliette is a confident and sassy person – giving as good as she gets standing up for herself against bossy Hudson, with her sights firmly focussed on her dream of opening a bakery. What adds depth to this romantic story is the parallel plot of Hudson’s nemesis and his dysfunctional family crossing swords with the couple at every turn. I loved that Hudson falls hard, unable to help himself. An enjoyable read with several twists and turns and the inevitable HEA.
March 6, 2025
Juliette needs money to open her own bakery so she can decides to go and work as a temporary secretary for an agency. On her first day, a job comes through for an employer that all of the ladies in the office decline. Why? Hudson is not an enjoyable man to work for or with hence the reason his assistance calls in sick. Juliette decides to take the job because she needs to money. When she walks into Hudson’s office, she see what everyone was talking about. Then the next thing she knows, she is his fake fiancé with an offer of $70,000. That’s a lot of money for her bakery and he needs her help. When they get closer, can they keep things business only?? That will be the question. You’ll have to read the book to find out what happens.
March 14, 2025
Juliette has a dream of opening her own bakery in her hometown. She needs money. Juliette goes to work for a temp agency who caters to high end businesses. The agency gets a call for a secretary and no one wants to work for the grumpy boss. It’s Juliette’s first day so she agrees to work there. Hudson is a grumpy, arrogant, very handsome man. He is trying to fend off a hostile takeover from Frank DuBois. When Hudson meets Juliette he comes up with an idea. Hudson asks Juliette to be his fake fiancée. Will Juliette and Hudson be able to make a go of a relationship? Will Hudson be able to keep his company?
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book via Bad Boy Update.
Fantastic Enemies to Lovers romance!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book via Bad Boy Update.
Fantastic Enemies to Lovers romance!
March 14, 2025
Juliette is determined to earn the money needed to open up her bakery even if it means working for a grumpy man no one wants to work with. Hudson assumes that Juliette will be like all the other assistants sent to him, but she proves him wrong when she gives as good as she gets which leads him to propositioning her to become his fake fiancé to close a deal. Its all well and fine until feelings crop up and what was supposed to be fake turns into the real deal. Will they lose their hearts in the process but get their chance for happiness together. This office romance had me all caught up in Juliette and Hudson as I cheered for this couple.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 20, 2025
Juliette is working at a temporary agency while saving money for her bakery business. On her first day she takes a job no one else wants because it means working for Hudson. However, nothing prepares her for what he asks of her within minutes of her starting. Hudson is trying to close a deal and the man's daughter is after him. So, he offers Juliette a proposition to be his fake fiancé, and he'll pay her. However, it was supposed to only be fake but once its started things slowly changed between them. Will this turn int something more between them?
This is a great story I couldn't put it down once I started it. This is a well written and very entertaining story. Its a book that any book lover would enjoy.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book for Bad Boy Update.
This is a great story I couldn't put it down once I started it. This is a well written and very entertaining story. Its a book that any book lover would enjoy.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book for Bad Boy Update.
April 20, 2025
Juliette has plans for the future and she isn’t about to let them be derailed by anyone even if that means a temporary assignment with a demanding boss that pays well. When the expectations of her assignment include pretending to be his fiancé she believes it will only allow her to achieve her goals quicker. What could possibly go wrong?
Hudson is a successful businessman who is facing a challenge from a rival and the best way to deal with it includes a fiancé. He believes that Juliette will be perfect for the position however their professional arrangement is starting to feel very personal.
The characters of Juliette and Hudson draw you in and take us on a journey filled with turmoil, emotion and chemistry that is sure to entertain.
Hudson is a successful businessman who is facing a challenge from a rival and the best way to deal with it includes a fiancé. He believes that Juliette will be perfect for the position however their professional arrangement is starting to feel very personal.
The characters of Juliette and Hudson draw you in and take us on a journey filled with turmoil, emotion and chemistry that is sure to entertain.
March 3, 2025
Juliette has plans to open her own bakery. One problem is money, the lack of. So works as a temp secretary for a temp agency. The agency has on client no and I mean no wants to work for and that is Hudson Sinclair. He is grumpy, arrogant and now looking for a secretary who is off sick.
The only person brave enough to take the temp job is Juliette. The money is good and will help towards her dream.
Another problem for Juliette is Hudson is one sexy gorgeous grump boss. Hudson finds it hard to keep his mined on work with his new temp secretary is sexy, smart and full of dreams.
Wow when these two find themselves agreeing to an unconventional proposition these two produce so much steam.
There is such a great under plot, twists and throw in a mistress... wow
The only person brave enough to take the temp job is Juliette. The money is good and will help towards her dream.
Another problem for Juliette is Hudson is one sexy gorgeous grump boss. Hudson finds it hard to keep his mined on work with his new temp secretary is sexy, smart and full of dreams.
Wow when these two find themselves agreeing to an unconventional proposition these two produce so much steam.
There is such a great under plot, twists and throw in a mistress... wow
March 13, 2025
Iona Rose takes you on an adventure through the pages of her book. Grumpy boss Hudson Sinclair is a demanding boss, yet Juliette, the new girl at the temp agency, decides to take on the grumpiest boss of all and go to work. This job changed my life.
Hudson and Juliette become more than professional in the book. It gets very steamy, and several other girls get jealous. There are several girls slapping each other, and it gets very tense. But, I don't want to say a lot because it would give the mystery away, so all I will say is that in the end, they live happily ever after.
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Hudson and Juliette become more than professional in the book. It gets very steamy, and several other girls get jealous. There are several girls slapping each other, and it gets very tense. But, I don't want to say a lot because it would give the mystery away, so all I will say is that in the end, they live happily ever after.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 4, 2025
Juliette is fiercely determined to make her dream bakery a reality, and that determination leads her into an unexpected contract arrangement with Hudson—a billionaire desperate to save his company. Their connection is undeniable, charged with intensity and raw emotion.
This book took me on a whirlwind of feelings—the passion, the tension, and the stakes made every moment unputdownable. If you love a steamy, high-stakes romance with a driven heroine and an irresistible billionaire, this one’s a must-read!
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This book took me on a whirlwind of feelings—the passion, the tension, and the stakes made every moment unputdownable. If you love a steamy, high-stakes romance with a driven heroine and an irresistible billionaire, this one’s a must-read!
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March 4, 2025
An amazing story. Juliette wants to open a bakery. But for that she needs money. She takes a job at the temp agency and on her first day she is sent to work for Hudson. Hudson is facing trouble with his company. When he sees Juliette he gets the idea of having her pretend to be his fiance. Juliette agrees. There is chemistry between them, but they try to ignore it. Will Hudson and Juliette finally get together and will Hudson be able to save his company? Loved reading this story. Thanx.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 16, 2025
Juliette Nightingale needs cash to chase her bakery dream, so she takes a job no one else wants. Enter Hudson Sinclair ... intimidating, infuriating, and definitely off-limits. But when a fake engagement becomes part of the deal, resisting him gets a whole lot harder. Hard Boss delivers drama, humor, suspense, and sizzling chemistry in spades. Iona Rose keeps the twists coming, making it impossible not to root for Juliette and Hudson. A steamy, addictive romance that keeps you hooked until the very last page!
March 21, 2025
Hudson is a billionaire that is trying to save his vompany. Juliette is his temp assistant.
On day one he propositions her to be his fake fiance in exchange to for money yo helphim start her own bakery.
There are several twist and turns in this story. Hudson will do anything to not loose his company.
Juliette is just thinking of her bakery.
You'll keep turning the pages to see how Hudson deals with the takeover and how Juliette and he keep their relationship fake.
I will say a lot wraps up quickly in the end.
On day one he propositions her to be his fake fiance in exchange to for money yo helphim start her own bakery.
There are several twist and turns in this story. Hudson will do anything to not loose his company.
Juliette is just thinking of her bakery.
You'll keep turning the pages to see how Hudson deals with the takeover and how Juliette and he keep their relationship fake.
I will say a lot wraps up quickly in the end.
March 31, 2025
Hudson is the worst mmc. He uses Phillipa, he also has Jasmine ( his rivals mistress) as a fuck buddy, but still wants the main character (Juliette) who he is meant to have a fake relationship with. The main girl knowing that Hudson is involved with all these people decides to have sex with him. It's not an enemies to lovers if she fucks him within days of knowing him, and there is no being enemies. Phillipa is pathetic as well, like girl he doesn't want you.
Read something else. This is garbage.
Read something else. This is garbage.
June 11, 2025
Hudson and Juliette were fun, snarky and had great chemistry. Hudson was our quintessential grumpy stoic boss that has gone through his share of assistants. When Juliettes friend group need someone to help them out, so they don't get placed in his office she agrees. She needs the money and how bad could he be. Hudson may have met his match with the hard working, driven, not backing down woman as she needs money to start her own bakery and he will not stand in her way with his grumpy hard exterior!
~~Michele McMullen~~
~~Michele McMullen~~
March 15, 2025
I thought that this was a very enjoyable book. The storyline was fun and had a nice little sprinkling of cuteness that I felt added a delightful shine to it all. Juliette was all sass and spunkiness, and she did need all that initially with Hudson. As for Hudson, I liked his gruffness and found him very swoony. Together, they made an awesome couple that had me basking in The Feels as they stole my heart.
March 13, 2025
This was a fun and spicy read that kept me wanting to find out what happened next. I love the boss/employee dynamic but often times they are repetitive. It was refreshing to read a new spin on the character dynamic. I absolutely loved the ending and how it played out while still supporting a strong female protagonist.
March 15, 2025
3.75 - 4 stars.
There were parts to this that I felt needed a little more, either development or explanation, but I did feel a connection to Juliette and Hudson, and I enjoyed seeing their relationship change and deepen, I wanted to know what would happen next and how it would all end for them. I am voluntarily leaving this review after receiving an ARC.
There were parts to this that I felt needed a little more, either development or explanation, but I did feel a connection to Juliette and Hudson, and I enjoyed seeing their relationship change and deepen, I wanted to know what would happen next and how it would all end for them. I am voluntarily leaving this review after receiving an ARC.
March 15, 2025
If you have any plans for the day cancel them because you're going to be booked solid reading about Juliette and Hudson and that is a very very good thing. So, claim this romance book now and let the storyline sweep you into a romance world that has you turning the kindle pages to see how everything ends for these 2 amazing characters.
March 15, 2025
The author has given us a wonderful older man/younger woman story that pulls us into the lives of Juliette and Hudson. The story keeps us turning the pages with drama, a fake relationship, connection, realizations and steam.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 18, 2025
Loved this book! Hudson is a hard man but when he wants something he will do anything to get it, Juliette wants to open her own bakery but needs money so when Hudson offers her a deal will she take it? Can she show him that love is ok?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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