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House of Cards #1
Bossy Wicked Prince
Offering Cat Daniels my spare room after a break-in was unavoidable. Hiring her as my assistant? The worst idea I’ve ever had.
She’s pure sunshine—chaotic, bold, and stubbornly independent. Meanwhile, I built a billion-dollar security firm on rules, distance, and control.
At first, it’s easy to pretend I’m not affected by her warmth, but the close quarters turn late nights reckless. One slip becomes a secret we swear we can manage, but every time I make her gasp my name, the more I want to keep her.
Then a leak turns our secret into clickbait, and with an eight-figure contract on the line, Cat says we have to end it before I lose everything I built.
But I negotiate for a living, and I never settle for less than perfect terms.
I’ve followed the rules my entire life, but for her? I’ll break every last one.
Bossy Wicked Prince is a grumpy/sunshine, billionaire boss romance with high heat, forced proximity, and a guaranteed HEA. It is the first book in the House of Cards series, but can be read as a complete standalone.
She’s pure sunshine—chaotic, bold, and stubbornly independent. Meanwhile, I built a billion-dollar security firm on rules, distance, and control.
At first, it’s easy to pretend I’m not affected by her warmth, but the close quarters turn late nights reckless. One slip becomes a secret we swear we can manage, but every time I make her gasp my name, the more I want to keep her.
Then a leak turns our secret into clickbait, and with an eight-figure contract on the line, Cat says we have to end it before I lose everything I built.
But I negotiate for a living, and I never settle for less than perfect terms.
I’ve followed the rules my entire life, but for her? I’ll break every last one.
Bossy Wicked Prince is a grumpy/sunshine, billionaire boss romance with high heat, forced proximity, and a guaranteed HEA. It is the first book in the House of Cards series, but can be read as a complete standalone.
410 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2025
About the author
Lena Hunt
5 books123 followersLena Hunt is a Canadian author born and raised north of Toronto, which is the setting for her flagship series, House of Cards. She writes angsty contemporary romances with complex characters who bring the spice and banter in spades.
When she isn’t busy writing, she can be found listening to music at an unreasonable volume, wishing she was somewhere warmer, or spending quality time with her chaotic family.
Connect with Lena on Instagram: @authorlenahunt
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When she isn’t busy writing, she can be found listening to music at an unreasonable volume, wishing she was somewhere warmer, or spending quality time with her chaotic family.
Connect with Lena on Instagram: @authorlenahunt
Follow her on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/lenahunt
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March 9, 2026
68% DNf’ed
I really tried to power through this book, but it just isn’t for me.
Cat being called “Kitten” wasn’t cute. It was juvenile. And it’s not necessarily the nickname but the way it was used or maybe just the character using it… I’m not sure. All I do know is that I’ve seen this nickname before and it didn’t rub me the wrong way like it does here.
Also, she’s old enough to work and mature enough to do it well but yet can never manage to prioritize her own safety 🙄 Constantly being out at night, walking alone, with no self defense training, pepper spray, or hell even a whistle is stupid. She can’t spare money for taxis cause she needs to donate it to the shelter 🤦♀️. You can’t do good deeds if you’re dead so that’s dumb and boring. It didn’t make her likable, it made me roll my eyes at her.
Nate being rich is cool and all, but where’s his dimension? Like all he does it work, talk to his friends, and daydream about Cat. You’d think that’s enough to give him some type of personality but he’s just there, flat as a pancake.
The side characters kind of peeked my interest and I tried, but I just can not finish this book. This author isn’t for me.
I really tried to power through this book, but it just isn’t for me.
Cat being called “Kitten” wasn’t cute. It was juvenile. And it’s not necessarily the nickname but the way it was used or maybe just the character using it… I’m not sure. All I do know is that I’ve seen this nickname before and it didn’t rub me the wrong way like it does here.
Also, she’s old enough to work and mature enough to do it well but yet can never manage to prioritize her own safety 🙄 Constantly being out at night, walking alone, with no self defense training, pepper spray, or hell even a whistle is stupid. She can’t spare money for taxis cause she needs to donate it to the shelter 🤦♀️. You can’t do good deeds if you’re dead so that’s dumb and boring. It didn’t make her likable, it made me roll my eyes at her.
Nate being rich is cool and all, but where’s his dimension? Like all he does it work, talk to his friends, and daydream about Cat. You’d think that’s enough to give him some type of personality but he’s just there, flat as a pancake.
The side characters kind of peeked my interest and I tried, but I just can not finish this book. This author isn’t for me.
November 6, 2025
FMC: Cat
MMC: Nate
Tropes: grumpy x sunshine, he falls first, billionaire, forced proximity, protective with slight stalker vibes, office romance (boss x employee), praise kink
Spice Rating: 2.5
Series: Yes | Book One - Interconnected Standalone in House of Cards Series
POV: Dual
Cliffhanger: No
4.5 Stars
Grumpy x sunshine office romance is my jam. I will never pass on a book with a mix of these tropes.
Bossy Wicked Prince is the first book in a new series, House of Cards, by Lena Hunt.
The characters are well-written. Nate is a grumpy billionaire who is broody, quiet, and reserved with everyone else. That all changes around Cat. He finds himself unable to focus on anything other than Cat and her safety. He’s a bit obsessive about it, in a protective way.
Cat has the sweetest heart. She’s kind, friendly, and giving. She volunteers at a local shelter, gives back to the community, and is always putting others before herself.
Life has given Cat a rough time but Nate’s determined to care for her. In a time of need, Nate offers to let Cat crash in his spare bedroom temporarily. Then, because he can’t help himself, he offers her a job as his assistant. However, neither of them are fully prepared for what happens when the two are frequently in such close proximity.
I recommend adding this one to your TRB this month!
I’m looking forward to the next book in the series featuring Cat’s best friend.
**Thank you to Lena Hunt and team for allowing me the opportunity to read an ARC of this book.**
MMC: Nate
Tropes: grumpy x sunshine, he falls first, billionaire, forced proximity, protective with slight stalker vibes, office romance (boss x employee), praise kink
Spice Rating: 2.5
Series: Yes | Book One - Interconnected Standalone in House of Cards Series
POV: Dual
Cliffhanger: No
4.5 Stars
Grumpy x sunshine office romance is my jam. I will never pass on a book with a mix of these tropes.
Bossy Wicked Prince is the first book in a new series, House of Cards, by Lena Hunt.
The characters are well-written. Nate is a grumpy billionaire who is broody, quiet, and reserved with everyone else. That all changes around Cat. He finds himself unable to focus on anything other than Cat and her safety. He’s a bit obsessive about it, in a protective way.
Cat has the sweetest heart. She’s kind, friendly, and giving. She volunteers at a local shelter, gives back to the community, and is always putting others before herself.
Life has given Cat a rough time but Nate’s determined to care for her. In a time of need, Nate offers to let Cat crash in his spare bedroom temporarily. Then, because he can’t help himself, he offers her a job as his assistant. However, neither of them are fully prepared for what happens when the two are frequently in such close proximity.
I recommend adding this one to your TRB this month!
I’m looking forward to the next book in the series featuring Cat’s best friend.
**Thank you to Lena Hunt and team for allowing me the opportunity to read an ARC of this book.**
November 17, 2025
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I feel like this could have been edited down some so there wasn't so much back and forth between Cat and Nate but overall I enjoyed their story. I liked the grumpy/sunshine aspect of their personalities and thought that was done really well. It had me rooting for them the entire time to finally figure their shit out and kept me intrigued.
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I feel like this could have been edited down some so there wasn't so much back and forth between Cat and Nate but overall I enjoyed their story. I liked the grumpy/sunshine aspect of their personalities and thought that was done really well. It had me rooting for them the entire time to finally figure their shit out and kept me intrigued.
March 28, 2026
Bir hayal kırıklığı daha..Yine umutla başlayan bir kitap ve sonu hüsran...
Aslında kitapta sorun vardı diyemem.Sorun kadın karakterde. Cat! Ya bu hemcinsimi niye böyle yazıyorsunuz? sinirlerim aşırı bozuluyor bu olaya.Cat çok tatlı, çok masum, çok iyi, güzel olan herşey o...Anladık dünyayı kurtaracak 😒
Başa saralım. Cat nasıl bir yerde çalışıyorsa artık, hem restoran, hem iş yerleri, hem de yaşam alanları olan bir binada çalışıyor. Tüm olay o binada gerçekleşiyor 😂 Restoran olan yerde garson. Yeni şefle sorun yaşadığı bir an Nate ile karşılaşır. Olaylar dizisi sonucu kendini Nate'in asistanı olarak bulur. Sonrası ay olmaz, sen patronsun vs. derken hoop yatak döşek tepinmeler felan.
Bunlar hep okey.Ama herkesin soğuk, mesafeli, az konuşan dedikleri adam sana misler gibi davranıyor. Telefonundaki, PC ekranındaki, hatta masandaki Eyfel Kulesi biblosundan Paris'i sevdiğini anlar.Sana süpriz yaparak Paris'e götürür. Peki sen ne yaptın? 😒
Ay ben istemedim bunu,
bunlar çok pahalı,
bu paraya kaç evsiz yemek yer,
Tamam en iyi sensin aşırı düşünceli insan evladı 😐 O kadar yersiz tripleri vardı ki...Çok sinirlerimi bozdu. Böyle mız mız kadın karakter yazmayın. OKUYAMIYORUZ! Kafa dağıtacağım derken kafamı patlatacağım.
Çok gerginim. Devam eder miyim muamma...Çözülmemiş durumlarda vardı mesela.
Birde şu renk kodlamasını nerde okusam beni bir gülme alıyor. BDSM'ye bağlayacaklar herhalde dedim ama bir şey de olmadı 😂 Başka bir kitapta trafik lambasındaki renkleri kullanmışlardı. Hatırladıkça gülerim 😂
Aslında kitapta sorun vardı diyemem.Sorun kadın karakterde. Cat! Ya bu hemcinsimi niye böyle yazıyorsunuz? sinirlerim aşırı bozuluyor bu olaya.Cat çok tatlı, çok masum, çok iyi, güzel olan herşey o...Anladık dünyayı kurtaracak 😒
Başa saralım. Cat nasıl bir yerde çalışıyorsa artık, hem restoran, hem iş yerleri, hem de yaşam alanları olan bir binada çalışıyor. Tüm olay o binada gerçekleşiyor 😂 Restoran olan yerde garson. Yeni şefle sorun yaşadığı bir an Nate ile karşılaşır. Olaylar dizisi sonucu kendini Nate'in asistanı olarak bulur. Sonrası ay olmaz, sen patronsun vs. derken hoop yatak döşek tepinmeler felan.
Bunlar hep okey.Ama herkesin soğuk, mesafeli, az konuşan dedikleri adam sana misler gibi davranıyor. Telefonundaki, PC ekranındaki, hatta masandaki Eyfel Kulesi biblosundan Paris'i sevdiğini anlar.Sana süpriz yaparak Paris'e götürür. Peki sen ne yaptın? 😒
Ay ben istemedim bunu,
bunlar çok pahalı,
bu paraya kaç evsiz yemek yer,
Tamam en iyi sensin aşırı düşünceli insan evladı 😐 O kadar yersiz tripleri vardı ki...Çok sinirlerimi bozdu. Böyle mız mız kadın karakter yazmayın. OKUYAMIYORUZ! Kafa dağıtacağım derken kafamı patlatacağım.
Çok gerginim. Devam eder miyim muamma...Çözülmemiş durumlarda vardı mesela.
Birde şu renk kodlamasını nerde okusam beni bir gülme alıyor. BDSM'ye bağlayacaklar herhalde dedim ama bir şey de olmadı 😂 Başka bir kitapta trafik lambasındaki renkleri kullanmışlardı. Hatırladıkça gülerim 😂
December 16, 2025
Fun, guilty pleasure read. Grumpy Sunshine, work romance with an over protective MMC.
Nate is known for his grumpy, workaholic, ice cold personality - as the CEO of a security company, it’s served him well. Until he meets Cat. A waitress and sunshine personified - she spends all her time in the service of others, her passion being the shelter where she volunteers. Nate and Cat meet in drastic circumstances, but immediately have chemistry. So when Cats apartment gets broken in to, Nate offers her his guest bedroom, and then a job as his personal assistant. But as they get closer, the lines between professional and personal blur. And will Nate have to chose between Cat or his work and reputation?
Nate is known for his grumpy, workaholic, ice cold personality - as the CEO of a security company, it’s served him well. Until he meets Cat. A waitress and sunshine personified - she spends all her time in the service of others, her passion being the shelter where she volunteers. Nate and Cat meet in drastic circumstances, but immediately have chemistry. So when Cats apartment gets broken in to, Nate offers her his guest bedroom, and then a job as his personal assistant. But as they get closer, the lines between professional and personal blur. And will Nate have to chose between Cat or his work and reputation?
November 4, 2025
2.5⭐️! This was a nice, quick read that I can say I enjoyed for the most part. Cat gave me so much whiplash the entire time, and I felt like the ending was so abrupt. Nate's friends were honestly so manipulative when trying to get them back together, and that whole part just made me mad for Cat. One of the tropes listed in the book for this one was slow burn and I feel this is no where near a slow burn
November 15, 2025
I’m unfortunately unable to do one of my full reviews because I needed emergency surgery and had a hospital visit before that.
I thought this book was pretty good. Nate was a grumpy billionaire and Cat was an independent waitress who gave a lot of her money to homeless shelters. She was sort or all over the place and if I’m being honest I didn’t totally feel the chemistry between them. Unfortunately I don’t have an interest in any of the other characters stories—-especially the manho3.
Overall, this was quick and cute —just not over the top amazing IMO
Thank you for the arc!!
I thought this book was pretty good. Nate was a grumpy billionaire and Cat was an independent waitress who gave a lot of her money to homeless shelters. She was sort or all over the place and if I’m being honest I didn’t totally feel the chemistry between them. Unfortunately I don’t have an interest in any of the other characters stories—-especially the manho3.
Overall, this was quick and cute —just not over the top amazing IMO
Thank you for the arc!!
October 30, 2025
Cat is a very independent woman with a strong passion for helping others. Even though she’s not in the best financial situation, she still goes above and beyond for helping others. She stretches herself thin between work and volunteering, which you can tell holds great importance in her life.
Nate is our “Prince Frowning”. He’s a billionaire with a self imposed one-night rule. He’s had his eye on Cat for a while, and a chance encounter turns into him becoming visibly invested in Cat’s life.
The dialogue between the characters, along with his friend group, was so entertaining. I cannot wait to see more books with his friends because they are very charismatic.
Nate has it down bad for Cat. He pushed himself out of his comfort zone to try to be someone worthy of Cat’s love. The scene with him setting up the table with flowers he got from a shop with instructions on how to set up? Swoon worthy.
I do wish there was more expansion on some of the plot sections. The story lines regarding his mother and father could have been fleshed out more - I think it would have provided more depth to his background. He definitely should have done more groveling - he very much invaded her privacy and while she walked away, she just welcomed him back in when she realized he had a epiphany that he should be spending his money more charitably. His behavior change kinda seemed more like trying to get her back rather than changing for himself.
I do like how in the end Nate and Cat were able to build a life that utilized both of their strengths to make a difference in peoples lives. This was such an important value for Cat and Nate respected and honored that.
Very much looking forward to the next books!
“Patio door?” he echoes with that same horrified distaste as when he asked me if I lived here. “One you can access from the street?” “Don’t be silly. You have to go around the trash cans and get past the gnomes first.” “The—what the fuck?”
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Nate is our “Prince Frowning”. He’s a billionaire with a self imposed one-night rule. He’s had his eye on Cat for a while, and a chance encounter turns into him becoming visibly invested in Cat’s life.
The dialogue between the characters, along with his friend group, was so entertaining. I cannot wait to see more books with his friends because they are very charismatic.
Nate has it down bad for Cat. He pushed himself out of his comfort zone to try to be someone worthy of Cat’s love. The scene with him setting up the table with flowers he got from a shop with instructions on how to set up? Swoon worthy.
I do wish there was more expansion on some of the plot sections. The story lines regarding his mother and father could have been fleshed out more - I think it would have provided more depth to his background. He definitely should have done more groveling - he very much invaded her privacy and while she walked away, she just welcomed him back in when she realized he had a epiphany that he should be spending his money more charitably. His behavior change kinda seemed more like trying to get her back rather than changing for himself.
I do like how in the end Nate and Cat were able to build a life that utilized both of their strengths to make a difference in peoples lives. This was such an important value for Cat and Nate respected and honored that.
Very much looking forward to the next books!
“Patio door?” he echoes with that same horrified distaste as when he asked me if I lived here. “One you can access from the street?” “Don’t be silly. You have to go around the trash cans and get past the gnomes first.” “The—what the fuck?”
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 30, 2025
My review
I was apprehensive to start this book, but WOW, I have loved every single page. I had planned to skim when I realised I had missed my deadline but once I started i knew I needed to read every word.
Nate - your typical grumpy spoilt rich kid with the world at his fingertips.
Cat - A ray of sunshine who has struggled her entire life, only to continue to try make the world a better place.
Twists and turns with an ultimate happy ending and I can not wait to start the next one in the series.
Thank you Lena for allowing me to read this as an ARC read.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I was apprehensive to start this book, but WOW, I have loved every single page. I had planned to skim when I realised I had missed my deadline but once I started i knew I needed to read every word.
Nate - your typical grumpy spoilt rich kid with the world at his fingertips.
Cat - A ray of sunshine who has struggled her entire life, only to continue to try make the world a better place.
Twists and turns with an ultimate happy ending and I can not wait to start the next one in the series.
Thank you Lena for allowing me to read this as an ARC read.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
December 3, 2025
ARC Review (a bit late - life got in the way!).
This was a great start to a new series. For me, a new author I connected with on social media. I so loved that it was set in Canada and written by a Canadian (let’s face it, most books set in Canada are written by Canadians). The talk of Toronto landmarks was comforting (while I am not from Toronto, I have spent a good amount of time there).
Nate and Cat were a cute couple. I originally thought I knew where this would go with the whole boss/assistant thing; billionaire and the struggling waitress a bit down on her luck, Lena did surprise me with some twists. I will happily continue with this series. A solid 4/5 stars for me (creeping towards a 4.5 star read - I enjoyed it and did not want to put it down).
This was a great start to a new series. For me, a new author I connected with on social media. I so loved that it was set in Canada and written by a Canadian (let’s face it, most books set in Canada are written by Canadians). The talk of Toronto landmarks was comforting (while I am not from Toronto, I have spent a good amount of time there).
Nate and Cat were a cute couple. I originally thought I knew where this would go with the whole boss/assistant thing; billionaire and the struggling waitress a bit down on her luck, Lena did surprise me with some twists. I will happily continue with this series. A solid 4/5 stars for me (creeping towards a 4.5 star read - I enjoyed it and did not want to put it down).
November 17, 2025
What a great start to this series!
Cat is a sunshine at the end of the rainbow personality - sees the good in everyone around her and makes you want to be a better person after getting to know her.
Nate is the opposite - grumpy, a man of few words and sees the world is his view only quickly earning him the nickname Prince Frowning (perfection here).
I loved seeing how Nate let Cat teach him about things from her point of view such as not judging people just at first sight. I also loved the protective nature of Nate especially with Cat and how he wanted to give her the world even when she felt she didn’t deserve it.
With most workplace romances, it’s glanced over the backlash of if the relationship is found out but this book showed a reality of the press, the negative comments, and how it affected both characters which I really enjoyed and found refreshing.
My only negative is his nickname for her - I didn’t mind it in some settings but he overused it at times and it didn’t feel genuine.
I can’t wait for the rest of this series and the little teases of the next book main characters makes me want it now!
Thank you to The Author Agency for this ARC copy in exchange for my honest review!
Cat is a sunshine at the end of the rainbow personality - sees the good in everyone around her and makes you want to be a better person after getting to know her.
Nate is the opposite - grumpy, a man of few words and sees the world is his view only quickly earning him the nickname Prince Frowning (perfection here).
I loved seeing how Nate let Cat teach him about things from her point of view such as not judging people just at first sight. I also loved the protective nature of Nate especially with Cat and how he wanted to give her the world even when she felt she didn’t deserve it.
With most workplace romances, it’s glanced over the backlash of if the relationship is found out but this book showed a reality of the press, the negative comments, and how it affected both characters which I really enjoyed and found refreshing.
My only negative is his nickname for her - I didn’t mind it in some settings but he overused it at times and it didn’t feel genuine.
I can’t wait for the rest of this series and the little teases of the next book main characters makes me want it now!
Thank you to The Author Agency for this ARC copy in exchange for my honest review!
November 17, 2025
4 stars for Nate Walsh and his Kitten, Cat
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cat Daniels has a heart of gold. She works as a waitress at the Terrace Steakhouse and she is constantly looking out for others, volunteering at shelters and always saves some of her paycheck to donate. She is strong, independent and kind. I loved her immediately.
Nathaniel Walsh is one of Toronto's hottest billionaires. As the CEO of United Protection Services, he has a busy life and avoids people who aren't his 4 closest friends at all costs. That is until after one of his poker nights he enters his buildings private elevator and finds a waitress who shouldn't be there waiting for him. After a break in at her apartment, Nate offers Cat to stay with him and to come work as his new assistant at UPS. Cat takes up Nate's offer and from there on their story only gets steamier.
Cat and Nate were two very different people who came from two different sides of the world. However, after their initial meeting you realize that they have more in common with one another than you thought. I really enjoyed seeing Cat and Nate grow close. Nate opened up to her and only for her and Cat was just a sweetheart. Nate was just so obsessed with Cat and I loved how much he cared for her. Letting her stay with him after the break in? That was just so sweet. The chemistry between these two was hot. They were attracted to one another from the start and I loved it.
I loved Pippa and all of Nate's friends: Beau, Ryan, James and Luke. The 5 of them were awesome and so supportive of Cat and Nate. I'm excited to learn more about each of the guys and can't wait for their HEA's.
If you love a good boss x assistant, grumpy/sunshine romance, then Bossy Wicked Prince is the book for you!
Thank you to Lena Hunt and Candi Kane PR for my ARC.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cat Daniels has a heart of gold. She works as a waitress at the Terrace Steakhouse and she is constantly looking out for others, volunteering at shelters and always saves some of her paycheck to donate. She is strong, independent and kind. I loved her immediately.
Nathaniel Walsh is one of Toronto's hottest billionaires. As the CEO of United Protection Services, he has a busy life and avoids people who aren't his 4 closest friends at all costs. That is until after one of his poker nights he enters his buildings private elevator and finds a waitress who shouldn't be there waiting for him. After a break in at her apartment, Nate offers Cat to stay with him and to come work as his new assistant at UPS. Cat takes up Nate's offer and from there on their story only gets steamier.
Cat and Nate were two very different people who came from two different sides of the world. However, after their initial meeting you realize that they have more in common with one another than you thought. I really enjoyed seeing Cat and Nate grow close. Nate opened up to her and only for her and Cat was just a sweetheart. Nate was just so obsessed with Cat and I loved how much he cared for her. Letting her stay with him after the break in? That was just so sweet. The chemistry between these two was hot. They were attracted to one another from the start and I loved it.
I loved Pippa and all of Nate's friends: Beau, Ryan, James and Luke. The 5 of them were awesome and so supportive of Cat and Nate. I'm excited to learn more about each of the guys and can't wait for their HEA's.
If you love a good boss x assistant, grumpy/sunshine romance, then Bossy Wicked Prince is the book for you!
Thank you to Lena Hunt and Candi Kane PR for my ARC.
November 14, 2025
I love a good grumpy x sunshine story - it’s set in CANADA, by a Canadian author 🥳
I was more than excited to read this and it did NOT disappoint.
Cat is our sunshine FMC, a waitress who spends way too much of her money on donations while barely making rent 😭
Nate is our grumpy MMC, a billionaire workaholic who’s notoriously cold and antisocial
Nate basically rescued Cat one night from a dirtbag coworker and the rest is history 😩
This story was cute and romantic and mushy and warm.. and we got a trip to Paris ! 🥰
Lol I have a personal vendetta against the nickname “Kitten” - otherwise, I have no notes
Can’t wait for book 2 😮💨
THANK YOUU @authorlenahunt & @theauthor.agency for the ARC 💕
4/5 ⭐️
3/5 🌶️
I was more than excited to read this and it did NOT disappoint.
Cat is our sunshine FMC, a waitress who spends way too much of her money on donations while barely making rent 😭
Nate is our grumpy MMC, a billionaire workaholic who’s notoriously cold and antisocial
Nate basically rescued Cat one night from a dirtbag coworker and the rest is history 😩
This story was cute and romantic and mushy and warm.. and we got a trip to Paris ! 🥰
Lol I have a personal vendetta against the nickname “Kitten” - otherwise, I have no notes
Can’t wait for book 2 😮💨
THANK YOUU @authorlenahunt & @theauthor.agency for the ARC 💕
4/5 ⭐️
3/5 🌶️
December 20, 2025
Cat is a pick me tbh. She’s painted as this saint and it’s beyond nauseating. She’s one of those people that wouldn’t allow anyone to complain about any shitty aspect of their life because someone else always has it worse. Girl bye. The entire thing is just very cringe. It has a few sweet moments but they’re overshadowed by dumb conflicts. Stalking and him trying to keep her safe are two different things. You’d think he was the one harassing her the way she got so upset about his security footage. The stupidest part is she knows she makes poor risky unsafe choice. I mean come on walking home alone late at night? Bffr. I wanted to dnf honestly but I was already almost done so I just dragged through the last bit. The last 25% felt like I was being bread crumbed for an accidental pregnancy with how many cream pies they make. Kinda disappointed we didn’t get one just a mid engagement scene. I didn’t absolutely hate it but it isn’t great. Definitely won’t be reading the rest of the series.
Favorite lines:
“Unless you’re into getting railed in a luxury bed and then never talking to the guy again,” she jokes. “I mean, if you are, then by all means, live your best life.”
“Following is not the same as stalking,”
But we’re hungry! Send hot dogs.
Only if you behave.
Never mind, then.
he’s not a man of words—he’s a man of action.
I don’t do hope. I do terms.
Favorite lines:
“Unless you’re into getting railed in a luxury bed and then never talking to the guy again,” she jokes. “I mean, if you are, then by all means, live your best life.”
“Following is not the same as stalking,”
But we’re hungry! Send hot dogs.
Only if you behave.
Never mind, then.
he’s not a man of words—he’s a man of action.
I don’t do hope. I do terms.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 24, 2025
What a great start to The House of Card Series! I loved Lena's writing and I'm a sucker for grumpy/sunshine romances. I can't wait for book 2 in the series.
“Such a good listener, Kitten.”
Cat is our independent fmc! She spends so much time taking care of others she often forgets to take care of herself! After a run in with grumpy billionaire Nate she ends up with a new job as his assistant.
Nate is our playboy billionaire mmc! He is grumpy and closed off only happy around his friend. He does not do relationships and is happy with how his life is. After a run in on his private elevator with Cat he has the desire to help her and offers her a job.
What I loved about this book was Cat's desire to help those around her and the carried over to Nate, even though it started because he was obsessed with her safety. Once they got together the spice was hot 🥵 and I loved how Cat could just let Nate take over and quiet her mind.
What will Cat do though when she finds out how far Nate has gone to keep her safe? What happens when the person you should be able to trust the most goes behind your back to sabotage your new relationship?
#BossyWickedPrince #HouseOfCardsSeries #LenaHunt #NewRelease #grumpy/sunshine #billionaireboss #bookrec #forceproximity
“Such a good listener, Kitten.”
Cat is our independent fmc! She spends so much time taking care of others she often forgets to take care of herself! After a run in with grumpy billionaire Nate she ends up with a new job as his assistant.
Nate is our playboy billionaire mmc! He is grumpy and closed off only happy around his friend. He does not do relationships and is happy with how his life is. After a run in on his private elevator with Cat he has the desire to help her and offers her a job.
What I loved about this book was Cat's desire to help those around her and the carried over to Nate, even though it started because he was obsessed with her safety. Once they got together the spice was hot 🥵 and I loved how Cat could just let Nate take over and quiet her mind.
What will Cat do though when she finds out how far Nate has gone to keep her safe? What happens when the person you should be able to trust the most goes behind your back to sabotage your new relationship?
#BossyWickedPrince #HouseOfCardsSeries #LenaHunt #NewRelease #grumpy/sunshine #billionaireboss #bookrec #forceproximity
December 22, 2025
DNF 90%
Easy read started out good went way downhill about 70% in (Paris trip) I really like Nate and all the poker buddies they were funny and entertaining could read about them all day. HATED Cat and Pippa starting around this time of the book Cat was a spoiled "poor" girl complaining about Nate not giving enough money to whatever shelters/charities she wanted (he'd already funded a shelter for a couple of years at this point) annoying weird give me your money attitude while she literally brought nothing to the table. Maybe I'm just in a bad mood but I just didn't care about what ends up happening to the couple. In my head he leaves her for someone more grateful. I want to read more about the guys but if this is the kind of heroine you write about no thanks.
Easy read started out good went way downhill about 70% in (Paris trip) I really like Nate and all the poker buddies they were funny and entertaining could read about them all day. HATED Cat and Pippa starting around this time of the book Cat was a spoiled "poor" girl complaining about Nate not giving enough money to whatever shelters/charities she wanted (he'd already funded a shelter for a couple of years at this point) annoying weird give me your money attitude while she literally brought nothing to the table. Maybe I'm just in a bad mood but I just didn't care about what ends up happening to the couple. In my head he leaves her for someone more grateful. I want to read more about the guys but if this is the kind of heroine you write about no thanks.
February 23, 2026
Bossy, messy, and one giant miscommunication spiral 😅
First things first: I hate the miscommunication trope. HATE. IT. And this book said, “Oh you don’t like it? Cool, here’s 400 pages of it.” 😩 This wasn’t just miscommunication… it was Olympic-level, world-record-holding, gold-medal miscommunication.
Cat… girl. GIRL. She was so repetitive with her inner dialogue that I felt like we were running in circles half the time. The self-sabotage? Constant. The accountability? Nowhere to be found. Not once did she really pause and think, “Hmm, maybe I’m projecting?” Instead, she placed the blame squarely on Nate and had that man apologizing for things that were happening inside her own head. That part really irked me. Like ma’am… he cannot apologize for your assumptions 😭
And sometimes her reactions felt straight up illogical. The jump from A to Z with no stops in between? Exhausting. I just kept waiting for her to have that moment of clarity and it never fully came.
But NATE. Oh, Nathaniel. 🫠 That man fell HARD. And when he fell? He cracked himself wide open for her. Vulnerable. Soft. Down bad in the most swoon-worthy way. He was patient (too patient honestly), communicative when he could be, and clearly all in. Watching him unravel for Cat was hands-down the best part of the book.
Which is why it was even more frustrating that they just would not sit down and have the important conversation. One real, honest, no-running-away talk could have solved 80% of this plot. GEEZ. 😒
That said… it was a fun read. Super easygoing. Dramatic in that addictive, “why are you like this” kind of way. Yes, it was repetitive. Yes, I wanted to shake the characters. But did I still turn the pages? Absolutely.
If you love angsty romance, a hero who falls first and falls hard, and don’t mind a heavy dose of miscommunication chaos, this one will work for you. Just maybe keep your patience nearby. You’re gonna need it. 😅
First things first: I hate the miscommunication trope. HATE. IT. And this book said, “Oh you don’t like it? Cool, here’s 400 pages of it.” 😩 This wasn’t just miscommunication… it was Olympic-level, world-record-holding, gold-medal miscommunication.
Cat… girl. GIRL. She was so repetitive with her inner dialogue that I felt like we were running in circles half the time. The self-sabotage? Constant. The accountability? Nowhere to be found. Not once did she really pause and think, “Hmm, maybe I’m projecting?” Instead, she placed the blame squarely on Nate and had that man apologizing for things that were happening inside her own head. That part really irked me. Like ma’am… he cannot apologize for your assumptions 😭
And sometimes her reactions felt straight up illogical. The jump from A to Z with no stops in between? Exhausting. I just kept waiting for her to have that moment of clarity and it never fully came.
But NATE. Oh, Nathaniel. 🫠 That man fell HARD. And when he fell? He cracked himself wide open for her. Vulnerable. Soft. Down bad in the most swoon-worthy way. He was patient (too patient honestly), communicative when he could be, and clearly all in. Watching him unravel for Cat was hands-down the best part of the book.
Which is why it was even more frustrating that they just would not sit down and have the important conversation. One real, honest, no-running-away talk could have solved 80% of this plot. GEEZ. 😒
That said… it was a fun read. Super easygoing. Dramatic in that addictive, “why are you like this” kind of way. Yes, it was repetitive. Yes, I wanted to shake the characters. But did I still turn the pages? Absolutely.
If you love angsty romance, a hero who falls first and falls hard, and don’t mind a heavy dose of miscommunication chaos, this one will work for you. Just maybe keep your patience nearby. You’re gonna need it. 😅
December 22, 2025
Price Frowning found his happily ever after ♥️
I loved this!! i’ve been in such a reading slump i’m so excited to find a book that i love and want to continue the series. (edit: pls im so sad i just realized the rest of the series isn’t out yet 😭😭😭)
Nate is a classic grumpy billionaire and it isn’t until he notices Cat buying hotdogs for two homeless guys (and then sitting down to eat with them) that he starts to care about someone other than himself, his best friends or his company.
Shortly after, he has a run in with Cat when she’s trying to get away from the new chef at the restaurant she works at that doesn’t know how to take for an answer and he’s basically a lot cause at that point.
he would do anything to keep her safe, including using his security cameras to make sure she gets home safe and letting her crash at his apartment after she has a break in. He ends up hiring her as her assistant but their professional relationship quickly turns personal 👀
-grumpy x sunshine
-boss x assistant
-he falls first and hard
-billionaire romance
-soft only for her
-slow burn, quick spice
-forced proximity
-secret relationship
-groveling
normally i would absolutely hate the nickname Kitten but her name is Cat so i can let it slide 🥴🐱
I loved this!! i’ve been in such a reading slump i’m so excited to find a book that i love and want to continue the series. (edit: pls im so sad i just realized the rest of the series isn’t out yet 😭😭😭)
Nate is a classic grumpy billionaire and it isn’t until he notices Cat buying hotdogs for two homeless guys (and then sitting down to eat with them) that he starts to care about someone other than himself, his best friends or his company.
Shortly after, he has a run in with Cat when she’s trying to get away from the new chef at the restaurant she works at that doesn’t know how to take for an answer and he’s basically a lot cause at that point.
he would do anything to keep her safe, including using his security cameras to make sure she gets home safe and letting her crash at his apartment after she has a break in. He ends up hiring her as her assistant but their professional relationship quickly turns personal 👀
-grumpy x sunshine
-boss x assistant
-he falls first and hard
-billionaire romance
-soft only for her
-slow burn, quick spice
-forced proximity
-secret relationship
-groveling
normally i would absolutely hate the nickname Kitten but her name is Cat so i can let it slide 🥴🐱
February 21, 2026
One simple act of kindness in a hot dog stand line was all it took for a billionaire to lose his heart—and his sanity. 🌭🏙️
📖 Bossy Wicked Prince by Lena Hunt
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Contemporary Romance
Tropes
💼 Boss x employee
☁️ Grumpy x sunshine
🏘️ Forced proximity
💰 Billionaire
🕵️♂️ Slight stalker
🛡️ Protective MMC
🖥️ Office romance
💘 He falls first and hard
Nate, the CEO of a top-tier security company, first set his eyes on Cat when he saw her buy hot dogs for a homeless couple and sit on the ground to eat with them. From that moment on, he was hooked. When Cat accidentally ducks into a private elevator to escape a harassing coworker, she runs straight into Nate. Seeing her flushed and nervous, he immediately steps into the role of her protector. His obsession only deepens when Cat’s house is broken into and her rent money is stolen; Nate wastes no time moving her into his place and hiring her as his personal assistant. But as a PR scandal and rumors begin to swirl, he realizes that no matter how hard he tries, he simply cannot stay away from her.
I really enjoyed this book! Cat’s personality truly shines through the pages. She is thoughtful, compassionate, caring, and intelligent—honestly one of the best "sunshine" characters I’ve read because her kindness feels so genuine.
Nate is your classic grump, but when it comes to Cat, he is a total giant softie. He is so fiercely protective of her that he even leans into "stalker" territory for the sake of her safety. He is incredibly passionate about her well-being, and you can really feel his love through his actions. He proves his devotion by consistently showing up and doing whatever it takes just to be near her.
Their chemistry is fantastic, and I loved watching them both lower their walls for each other. And the spice? YES, YES, YESSS. It is steamy, spicy, and just delicious.
Thank you to BookSirens and Lena Hunt for this ARC!
I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review.
📖 Bossy Wicked Prince by Lena Hunt
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Contemporary Romance
Tropes
💼 Boss x employee
☁️ Grumpy x sunshine
🏘️ Forced proximity
💰 Billionaire
🕵️♂️ Slight stalker
🛡️ Protective MMC
🖥️ Office romance
💘 He falls first and hard
Nate, the CEO of a top-tier security company, first set his eyes on Cat when he saw her buy hot dogs for a homeless couple and sit on the ground to eat with them. From that moment on, he was hooked. When Cat accidentally ducks into a private elevator to escape a harassing coworker, she runs straight into Nate. Seeing her flushed and nervous, he immediately steps into the role of her protector. His obsession only deepens when Cat’s house is broken into and her rent money is stolen; Nate wastes no time moving her into his place and hiring her as his personal assistant. But as a PR scandal and rumors begin to swirl, he realizes that no matter how hard he tries, he simply cannot stay away from her.
I really enjoyed this book! Cat’s personality truly shines through the pages. She is thoughtful, compassionate, caring, and intelligent—honestly one of the best "sunshine" characters I’ve read because her kindness feels so genuine.
Nate is your classic grump, but when it comes to Cat, he is a total giant softie. He is so fiercely protective of her that he even leans into "stalker" territory for the sake of her safety. He is incredibly passionate about her well-being, and you can really feel his love through his actions. He proves his devotion by consistently showing up and doing whatever it takes just to be near her.
Their chemistry is fantastic, and I loved watching them both lower their walls for each other. And the spice? YES, YES, YESSS. It is steamy, spicy, and just delicious.
Thank you to BookSirens and Lena Hunt for this ARC!
I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review.
February 15, 2026
“𝘋𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘺 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶?”
Billionaire CEO Nathaniel Walsh has a reputation of being a ruthless negotiator, and always gets his way. When another assistant quits on him, he makes the first rash decision he’s had in years - hire the sunshine-sweet and stubborn Cat Daniels, who is desperate for some money after a break-in. Professional lines quickly get crossed, as they try to figure out how to keep their attraction under wraps.
I was sucked in by the blurb and tropes, and after meeting Cat and Nate I was so hooked! Cat was the sweetest, I loved how genuinely kind she was and her loyalty to her friends and her devotion to the shelter. She really brings out the soft side of Nate - who is all but feared in his security company.
The way Nate softens for her is everything - he’s so used to playing by the rules that even with his friends he’s reserved. She really brings out the best in him and I loved how he does the same in return - giving her what she needs and helping bring her confidence out.
Nate’s friends and Pippa were so fun as well - I loved this and am definitely looking forward to more of this series!
Bossy Wicked Prince by @authorlenahunt is out today! Pick up your copy on Amazon and KU, and swoon over Nate and Cat with me 💖
Tropes & Tags:
♥️ billionaire ceo x assistant
♠️ grumpy x sunshine
♦️office romance
♣️ light stalking
♥️ he falls first
♠️ soft only for her
♦️praise k!nk
♣️ family grief
[I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review, thank you so much Lena Hunt and @theauthor.agency! 📖]
Billionaire CEO Nathaniel Walsh has a reputation of being a ruthless negotiator, and always gets his way. When another assistant quits on him, he makes the first rash decision he’s had in years - hire the sunshine-sweet and stubborn Cat Daniels, who is desperate for some money after a break-in. Professional lines quickly get crossed, as they try to figure out how to keep their attraction under wraps.
I was sucked in by the blurb and tropes, and after meeting Cat and Nate I was so hooked! Cat was the sweetest, I loved how genuinely kind she was and her loyalty to her friends and her devotion to the shelter. She really brings out the soft side of Nate - who is all but feared in his security company.
The way Nate softens for her is everything - he’s so used to playing by the rules that even with his friends he’s reserved. She really brings out the best in him and I loved how he does the same in return - giving her what she needs and helping bring her confidence out.
Nate’s friends and Pippa were so fun as well - I loved this and am definitely looking forward to more of this series!
Bossy Wicked Prince by @authorlenahunt is out today! Pick up your copy on Amazon and KU, and swoon over Nate and Cat with me 💖
Tropes & Tags:
♥️ billionaire ceo x assistant
♠️ grumpy x sunshine
♦️office romance
♣️ light stalking
♥️ he falls first
♠️ soft only for her
♦️praise k!nk
♣️ family grief
[I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review, thank you so much Lena Hunt and @theauthor.agency! 📖]
February 21, 2026
The grumpy meets ray of sunshine trope is alive and well with this book. The was a lot of back and forth of “are we together or aren’t” but I really loved Cat and how she made Nate grow.
March 10, 2026
This is my first Lena Hunt book and I will definitely be reading more of her books. I love the fun and close connection of Nate and his poker buddies. Even though I don’t know too much about poker. I really love an MMC who is secretly over the top for the FMC! Compared to any other female character Cat is utterly the opposite of what Nate has ever experienced. Where Nate, a billionaire security expert who becomes enthralled by Cat, a warm and generous person who has a passion for the homeless. It was a beautiful set up. I couldn’t ask for more.
May 19, 2026
3.5 stars, I have to shave off a star and a half simply for how much he calls her Kitten I was starting to cringe 💀 but overall this was a super enjoyable read
November 21, 2025
**Thank you to the author, Lena Hunt, and The Author Agency, for providing me with an e-ARC copy in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.**
✨️ Book Title: Bossy Wicked Prince: House of Cards Series Book #1
✨️ Author: Lena Hunt
✨️ Genre: Romance
✨️ Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, He falls first, protective boyfriend, only soft for her, slow burn, forced proximity, secret relationship
⭐️ Star Rating: 4 / 5 stars
🌶 Spice Level: 3 / 5 peppers (hot/spicy - open-door intimacy)
⚠️ Trigger Warnings: Explicit language, explicit sexual content (soft dom + praise kink), stalking, physical assault, and sexual harassment. Mentions of addiction and homelessness
📅 Release Date: November 14, 2025
“You’re kind of bossy, aren’t you?”
… “I’m only bossy when it matters.”
Fiercely independent and passionate about helping others, Cat Daniels is as stubborn as she is selfless. When an attempt to avoid the harassment of a coworker pushes her into the “arms” (well, elevator) of her “knight in shining armour”, Nate Walsh, Cat is immediately drawn to the billionaire everyone says is cold… but wasn’t with her. Despite their brief encounter, Nate quickly becomes enthralled by Cat’s sunshine-like personality - a stark contrast to his grumpy self. After discovering Cat’s apartment has been broken into, Nate is quick to not only offer her his spare room, but a job as his assistant as well. Will they be able to withstand and build something from the undeniable chemistry between them, or will it leave everything they’ve worked for in flames?
First and foremost, I can’t tell you how excited I was that a Canadian author gave their book a Canadian setting! When a book is set in a real place, I’m so used to seeing them set in the US, that this was such a welcomed change.
Looking at the storyline itself, I’m happy to say that my excitement carried through to the end of this read. I loved Cat’s character and could understand so much of how she was thinking and feeling throughout the novel. It was so easy to connect with her and root for her from the beginning. When it came to her relationship with Nate, I loved their banter, chemistry, and the spice was on point without overshadowing the storyline. With Nate’s character, I was a tad skeptical at first, but as he allowed himself to warm up around Cat, I started to love his character. I especially respected not only how he stood up for her to his poker buddies, but how he valued, honoured, and encouraged her passion for helping others. Cat didn’t have to sacrifice any part of herself to be with Nate, which was the cherry on top for me in this read.
My only (minor) wish is that we could have seen a little more depth to Nate’s character. I felt like there was more that could’ve been explored surrounding his family and his upbringing. This could’ve supported his character and built upon it a bit more. However, that is not to discount the growth we certainly did see in Nate’s character - how he prioritized Cat’s passion for helping others, leaning into this himself, and changing how he interacted with others in vulnerable situations.
For fans of a spicy, grumpy x sunshine, billionaire boss romance, Bossy Wicked Prince is one to be adding to your TBR immediately. Be sure to also keep your eyes peeled for the next book in the House of Cards series - I know I can’t wait to devour the next book in this series!
✨️ Book Title: Bossy Wicked Prince: House of Cards Series Book #1
✨️ Author: Lena Hunt
✨️ Genre: Romance
✨️ Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, He falls first, protective boyfriend, only soft for her, slow burn, forced proximity, secret relationship
⭐️ Star Rating: 4 / 5 stars
🌶 Spice Level: 3 / 5 peppers (hot/spicy - open-door intimacy)
⚠️ Trigger Warnings: Explicit language, explicit sexual content (soft dom + praise kink), stalking, physical assault, and sexual harassment. Mentions of addiction and homelessness
📅 Release Date: November 14, 2025
“You’re kind of bossy, aren’t you?”
… “I’m only bossy when it matters.”
Fiercely independent and passionate about helping others, Cat Daniels is as stubborn as she is selfless. When an attempt to avoid the harassment of a coworker pushes her into the “arms” (well, elevator) of her “knight in shining armour”, Nate Walsh, Cat is immediately drawn to the billionaire everyone says is cold… but wasn’t with her. Despite their brief encounter, Nate quickly becomes enthralled by Cat’s sunshine-like personality - a stark contrast to his grumpy self. After discovering Cat’s apartment has been broken into, Nate is quick to not only offer her his spare room, but a job as his assistant as well. Will they be able to withstand and build something from the undeniable chemistry between them, or will it leave everything they’ve worked for in flames?
First and foremost, I can’t tell you how excited I was that a Canadian author gave their book a Canadian setting! When a book is set in a real place, I’m so used to seeing them set in the US, that this was such a welcomed change.
Looking at the storyline itself, I’m happy to say that my excitement carried through to the end of this read. I loved Cat’s character and could understand so much of how she was thinking and feeling throughout the novel. It was so easy to connect with her and root for her from the beginning. When it came to her relationship with Nate, I loved their banter, chemistry, and the spice was on point without overshadowing the storyline. With Nate’s character, I was a tad skeptical at first, but as he allowed himself to warm up around Cat, I started to love his character. I especially respected not only how he stood up for her to his poker buddies, but how he valued, honoured, and encouraged her passion for helping others. Cat didn’t have to sacrifice any part of herself to be with Nate, which was the cherry on top for me in this read.
My only (minor) wish is that we could have seen a little more depth to Nate’s character. I felt like there was more that could’ve been explored surrounding his family and his upbringing. This could’ve supported his character and built upon it a bit more. However, that is not to discount the growth we certainly did see in Nate’s character - how he prioritized Cat’s passion for helping others, leaning into this himself, and changing how he interacted with others in vulnerable situations.
For fans of a spicy, grumpy x sunshine, billionaire boss romance, Bossy Wicked Prince is one to be adding to your TBR immediately. Be sure to also keep your eyes peeled for the next book in the House of Cards series - I know I can’t wait to devour the next book in this series!
December 7, 2025
✨Bossy Wicked Prince
If you love:
🔹Boss/employee
🔹Grumpy x Sunshine
🔹He falls first
🔹Praise kink
🔹Overprotective MMC
🔹Billionaire romance
This book follows Cat & Nate — two people from completely different worlds who somehow fit together perfectly. It’s no surprise he fell first… and fell hard. 😮💨❤️🔥
Cat is such a gentle, giving soul — the kind of woman who pours so much of herself into her passions that she nearly burns out. Meanwhile, Nate is our grumpy, workaholic billionaire who communicates 90% of the time through… grunts. 😏💼 And honestly? It works for him.
Thanks to Nate’s overprotective “I’ll handle it” energy, he swoops in to rescue Cat from a stressful situation — which leads to him hiring her as his assistant. And that is when the sparks stop crackling and start full-on igniting. 🔥🔥🔥
I loved watching Cat pull Nate out of his shell and force him to actually interact with people… using real words, not noises. Their shared family wounds and struggles made them incredibly relatable and added so much emotional depth to their story.
The chemistry? Electric. The spice? Delicious. The banter? Chef’s kiss. And don’t even get me started on Nate’s chaotic “poker” friend group — absolute icons. I cannot wait for their books. 🃏💙
Overall, this was such an enjoyable, heartfelt, and spicy read. Highly recommend if you love grumps, sunshine, and billionaires who fall first and fall hard. ✨📚💕
Genre/Type: Contemporary
APK: Kindle
Pages: 386
Rating: 4🌟
Spice: 3🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: House of Cards, book 1
Tropes or themes: boss/employee; grumpy x sunshine; he falls first; praise; light BDSM; overprotective/obsessive/possessive MMC; billionaire romance; forced proximity
Check Triggers ⚠️ Cheating (not by MCs); attempted SA; sexual harrassment; familial manipulation✨
If you love:
🔹Boss/employee
🔹Grumpy x Sunshine
🔹He falls first
🔹Praise kink
🔹Overprotective MMC
🔹Billionaire romance
This book follows Cat & Nate — two people from completely different worlds who somehow fit together perfectly. It’s no surprise he fell first… and fell hard. 😮💨❤️🔥
Cat is such a gentle, giving soul — the kind of woman who pours so much of herself into her passions that she nearly burns out. Meanwhile, Nate is our grumpy, workaholic billionaire who communicates 90% of the time through… grunts. 😏💼 And honestly? It works for him.
Thanks to Nate’s overprotective “I’ll handle it” energy, he swoops in to rescue Cat from a stressful situation — which leads to him hiring her as his assistant. And that is when the sparks stop crackling and start full-on igniting. 🔥🔥🔥
I loved watching Cat pull Nate out of his shell and force him to actually interact with people… using real words, not noises. Their shared family wounds and struggles made them incredibly relatable and added so much emotional depth to their story.
The chemistry? Electric. The spice? Delicious. The banter? Chef’s kiss. And don’t even get me started on Nate’s chaotic “poker” friend group — absolute icons. I cannot wait for their books. 🃏💙
Overall, this was such an enjoyable, heartfelt, and spicy read. Highly recommend if you love grumps, sunshine, and billionaires who fall first and fall hard. ✨📚💕
Genre/Type: Contemporary
APK: Kindle
Pages: 386
Rating: 4🌟
Spice: 3🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: House of Cards, book 1
Tropes or themes: boss/employee; grumpy x sunshine; he falls first; praise; light BDSM; overprotective/obsessive/possessive MMC; billionaire romance; forced proximity
Check Triggers ⚠️ Cheating (not by MCs); attempted SA; sexual harrassment; familial manipulation✨
May 17, 2026
Predictable, a Little Annoying, Still Kinda Cute.
This trope isn’t breaking any new ground, so yes, it’s predictable in spots. The female lead tested my patience more than once, but I stuck with it because there were genuinely cute, sweet, and funny moments that carried it along. The supporting cast really saved it for me. They had great chemistry and kept things entertaining. I’m not rushing to grab book two, but I’m curious enough about this group of characters to see where the series goes.
This trope isn’t breaking any new ground, so yes, it’s predictable in spots. The female lead tested my patience more than once, but I stuck with it because there were genuinely cute, sweet, and funny moments that carried it along. The supporting cast really saved it for me. They had great chemistry and kept things entertaining. I’m not rushing to grab book two, but I’m curious enough about this group of characters to see where the series goes.
February 1, 2026
This was mostly fine for me. I had fun reading it. The writing was quite good; it could have been a bit tighter, and some pop culture / memey references didn’t quite land for me. The chemistry between Nate and Cat was quite good and I liked the idea of their dynamic.
However, I found the drama very repetitive; whenever their romance took steps forward they’d instantly split up, usually for the exact same reason every time. Unfortunately, because of this, I don’t think the book showed them actually getting to know one another. There was no breathing space for their relationship.
I also struggled to warm fully to both main characters, Cat in particular. I thought she was quite a thinly drawn character; she was almost too perfect and I just didn’t really get her. For someone so selfless, she often came across as a bit selfish; like her desire to be so good all the time made her really blinkered to other people.
I also found some of the characterisation of side characters a bit flat, Nate’s friends in particular. They came across really childishly.
but overall, I thought the book was quite fun. I don’t think I’ll be reading more by this author in the future but it was fine.
Content Notes: Workplace, boss/employee, forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine, mutual pining.
Warnings:
Other: .
However, I found the drama very repetitive; whenever their romance took steps forward they’d instantly split up, usually for the exact same reason every time. Unfortunately, because of this, I don’t think the book showed them actually getting to know one another. There was no breathing space for their relationship.
I also struggled to warm fully to both main characters, Cat in particular. I thought she was quite a thinly drawn character; she was almost too perfect and I just didn’t really get her. For someone so selfless, she often came across as a bit selfish; like her desire to be so good all the time made her really blinkered to other people.
I also found some of the characterisation of side characters a bit flat, Nate’s friends in particular. They came across really childishly.
but overall, I thought the book was quite fun. I don’t think I’ll be reading more by this author in the future but it was fine.
Content Notes: Workplace, boss/employee, forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine, mutual pining.
Warnings:
Other: .
November 15, 2025
The first book in the House of Cards series, and Bossy Wicked Prince, tells the story of Cat Daniels, a young woman who, despite having very little, dedicates every spare moment and cent to helping the homeless for deeply personal reasons. She came to the attention of billionaire Nate Walsh who initially used his security firm to keep an eye on her, but as he saw more of her, he became increasingly eager to improve her life and even though she was perfectly content with her life the way it was, she soon found herself working as his personal assistant and living in his guest room and before long had began a relationship with him that could ultimately end up costing him everything if it was made public.
I’m a bit on the fence about the character of Cat. She was a bit of a Pollyanna always out to do good but with no sense of her own personal safety. Nate must’ve had a bit of a knight complex to put up with her. They were complete opposites, coming from opposite ends of the social spectrum with absolutely nothing in common and their relationship just didn’t ring true for me. What I did love about this book was Nate’s poker buddies. There was a naturalness to their friendship, and their group dynamics and dialogue had me laughing at some of their antics and have left me looking forward to reading more from this series.
I’m a bit on the fence about the character of Cat. She was a bit of a Pollyanna always out to do good but with no sense of her own personal safety. Nate must’ve had a bit of a knight complex to put up with her. They were complete opposites, coming from opposite ends of the social spectrum with absolutely nothing in common and their relationship just didn’t ring true for me. What I did love about this book was Nate’s poker buddies. There was a naturalness to their friendship, and their group dynamics and dialogue had me laughing at some of their antics and have left me looking forward to reading more from this series.
November 17, 2025
Cat is a waitress with a soft spot for the unhoused, and Nate is a billionaire. They have nothing in common, but cross paths because Cat works in the building where Nate lives. After Nate protects her from a creepy coworker, and then her apartment is broken into, Nate hires her as his assistant. Their worlds are intertwined though, as Cat’s boss is one of the “Black Card Group” And Cat’s best friend is the stepsister of another friend in the group. Cue the found family y’all know I love so much.
This book is the epitome of grumpy sunshine and I devoured it! As mentioned above, I also loved the relationship with Nate and his friend group. The thanksgiving scenes were total perfection. I am excited to read each of the guy’s stories. The spice? I will probably blush the next time I tell someone pink is my favorite color. I did like how the author delved into both of Cat & Nate’s insecurities. They have vastly different backgrounds but both are still terrified of rejection and feeling like they aren’t worthy. The excerpts from The Toronto Tea were fun, very gossip girl vibes. All in all I loved this series. Snark, Spice & Protective Billionaires, SIGN ME UP
This is book one in the House of Cards series by Lena Hunt and I am so excited for more!
Thank you to The Author Agency for the ARC!
This book is the epitome of grumpy sunshine and I devoured it! As mentioned above, I also loved the relationship with Nate and his friend group. The thanksgiving scenes were total perfection. I am excited to read each of the guy’s stories. The spice? I will probably blush the next time I tell someone pink is my favorite color. I did like how the author delved into both of Cat & Nate’s insecurities. They have vastly different backgrounds but both are still terrified of rejection and feeling like they aren’t worthy. The excerpts from The Toronto Tea were fun, very gossip girl vibes. All in all I loved this series. Snark, Spice & Protective Billionaires, SIGN ME UP
This is book one in the House of Cards series by Lena Hunt and I am so excited for more!
Thank you to The Author Agency for the ARC!
November 12, 2025
I’m such a sucker for a grumpy x sunshine romance, and when you throw in an office boss/assistant dynamic… sign me right up. Cat is everything I love in a heroine: independent, kind, intelligent and full of warmth. She’s the type of woman who hasn’t let the world dim her light and it absolutely shows.
Nate, on the other hand, is broody, awkward in social settings and very much a workaholic billionaire who’d rather be left alone. But when these two collide? Magic. They give each other exactly what they’ve been missing. Nate spoils Cat, praises her and makes her feel safe, while she softens his edges and reminds him there’s more to life than work.
I melted during the scene where Nate helped Cat through her panic attack. He was so calm, steady and tender with her. It showed just how much he adored her. And don’t even get me started on the spice… it was spicing! Every look and every touch was loaded with intensity and emotion. The slow burn between them built until it finally exploded in the best, most deliciously fiery way.
The third-act breakup hurt, but it was worth it to see how much both of them grew and changed. Their HEA was so deserved.
And I have to mention the side characters! Nate’s friend group and Cat’s bestie Pippa were so much fun. The banter, chaos and camaraderie were perfection. I can’t wait for more stories from this world, especially if they’re half as swoony as Nate and Cat’s.
Nate, on the other hand, is broody, awkward in social settings and very much a workaholic billionaire who’d rather be left alone. But when these two collide? Magic. They give each other exactly what they’ve been missing. Nate spoils Cat, praises her and makes her feel safe, while she softens his edges and reminds him there’s more to life than work.
I melted during the scene where Nate helped Cat through her panic attack. He was so calm, steady and tender with her. It showed just how much he adored her. And don’t even get me started on the spice… it was spicing! Every look and every touch was loaded with intensity and emotion. The slow burn between them built until it finally exploded in the best, most deliciously fiery way.
The third-act breakup hurt, but it was worth it to see how much both of them grew and changed. Their HEA was so deserved.
And I have to mention the side characters! Nate’s friend group and Cat’s bestie Pippa were so much fun. The banter, chaos and camaraderie were perfection. I can’t wait for more stories from this world, especially if they’re half as swoony as Nate and Cat’s.
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