Donut Girl and the Bosshole

by Abby London

New from Abby London comes a banter-filled, enemies-to-lovers billionaire romcom with some spice and lots of laughs.

I was unemployed, broken hearted, and broke, living off the generosity of my BFF. So when Knight Advertising offered me the job of a lifetime, I pushed my I’m-not-good-enough fears aside and jumped at the chance.

The only problem?

The too-hot, not-safe-for-work bosshole running the show.

Curtis Knight was not, as his name suggested, a knight in shining armor. He was more like the knight who wanted to skewer me with his jousting stick… and that wasn’t a euphemism, unfortunately. I managed to make a disastrous first impression by spilling my coffee and squashing my donut all over his expensive shirt. Have I mentioned I also copped an unexpected—but appreciated—feel of his firm pec?

Since then, he made my life hell. And I needed the money too badly to quit. Complicating matters, clients were abandoning the firm, and his father blamed Curtis. When management told me to spy on him or lose my job, I made my choice. Now he taunts me by criticizing my document margins and orders me to be online for 2:00 a.m. client meetings.

I needed to uncover what was going on before I either strangled him or fell for him. I wanted this to be over with ASAP because I’ve been down this road before, and falling for the bosshole would be a mistake I might never recover from.

Includes scenes of workplace seduction, accidental donut attacks, and a hero who looks way too good in a suit for everyone’s sanity.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Billionaire Romance, Workplace Romance

358 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 9, 2025

About the author

Abby London is the pen name of a USA Today bestselling cozy mystery and fantasy author who decided she needed a little spice in her life. Abby loves reading romantic comedies so thought it would be fun to write one. She hopes you enjoy her books and have a few laughs along the way.

Abby lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband, two teenage sons, and two cats, plus a stray she feeds but can't get close enough to touch.

Reviews

[That_awkwardbook · Rating 4 out of 5]

This Book is a workplace romcom, dating the boss with some corporate espionage .
Faith is pitted against brooding "bosshole" Curtis and he never stood chance.
The story is so entertaining to read with fun banter and awkward moments, I had to laugh out loud multiple times.
But there are some heavy themes in the book as well, both characters have horrid family dynamics and are (or where) treated abysmal, sexual harassment and abuse of power are also part of the story as well as infidelity.
So even though it is a Romcom be mindful of that.


Thank you to NetGalley and the author Abby London for trusting me with an eARC of this story.

[Rachael · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was really excited to read this rom com, and it did not disappoint. I loved the chemistry and banter between Curtis and Faith. The only person I truly hated in this book was Faith's mom, who was so harsh. I wanted to slap her. The circumstances that Faith found herself in really made me giggle. Very cute read.

[Ioana Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Sprinkles stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2.5🌶

[Tanisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always considered myself a bookworm, and romance is the genre I never seem to get tired of. As I have read more over the years, I have discovered plenty of tropes that I love, but enemies to lovers has always been near the top of the list. When you add humor into the mix, it becomes even better. That combination alone had me excited to pick up this book.

This story started off strong and only got better as I kept reading. I really enjoyed that it is told in first person with alternating perspectives. Being able to see what both the FMC and the MMC were thinking made their dynamic even more entertaining and helped their chemistry shine. The plot itself was engaging, and while it touches on some more serious topics, the author handled them in a way that never felt overwhelming. The lighter moments and humor helped keep the story balanced and enjoyable.

All in all, I really loved this book. It had heart, humor, and a romance I was fully invested in from beginning to end. I am especially happy to see that this is the first book in a series, because I cannot wait to continue on with these characters and see what happens next.

**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute, cozy, comfy rom com with the right amount of sassiness and bantering. Main characters' chemistry felt right, perfect for slow burners. Their connection wasn't just sexual attraction, it felt natural and deep. Both of them had family trauma and I love the way the author handled it.
If you lost faith in love, well this book will definitely restore it.
Hands up for FMCs scene of humour. I've never felt more relatable to a book character before. And Curtis, welcome to my book boyfriend club. You deserve it.

[Islam · Rating 4 out of 5]

**BASED ON AN ARC FROM NET GALLEY**
This the most beautiful story about how a pastry can just blossom into something that is so delicious as a donut. The main characters just flowed right and it made sense and the banter oh my god that was so good I couldn’t stop kicking my feet!!!

[Tia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun, light and easy read. Things do tie up absurdly well at the end and I wanted a bit more build up of romance between the characters but it fits the genre
Anyway, off to go watch Under the Tuscan Sun...

[Kim D Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun story

Faith and Curtis’s story was a fun read with mystery and romance. Loved the brother, sister and best friend. Looking forward to the next book about Jack.

[John White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can't wait until the next book

Loved the banter and the way it was written
Can't wait till the next one. The characters were gorgeous and entertaining.

[IyanuOluwa Olorode · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had a lot of potential and I really wanted to love it, but I just couldn't. It started off really strong with witty and funny banter and seemed to be a great potential for searing chemistry, but it lost me in the second act.

I felt the was trying so hard to be steamy and spicy by mentioning body parts and orgasms so many times it became jarring. I felt this could have just been a sweet and sassy romcom.

The chemistry between Curtis and Faith felt forced after they had sex and I didn't feel they loved each other and his grand gesture at the ending? I didn't particularly fancy it.

Also, I'm not sure if these were corrected but there were a few inconsistencies in the book. Victoria was referred to as Queen V in the first half of the book, then later called Queen B. Faith's middle name was spelt with an e and without an e.

I really loved the sibling relationship in this and Amy and Faith's friendship.

[Lisette Brodey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A friend of mine told me she’s reading this book, and I asked her, “What’s the title again?” I was intrigued and so I decided to download a copy and read it for myself … just to shock her. Well, I was the one who was shocked. I’m not a romance reader, but this is REALLY good. And even more shocking. I read it in one day.

The first thing I noticed was the relatability, vulnerability, and veracity of characters. In no time at all, I cared about them … and that quickly, I was hooked on this book.

After that, it got even better. There are lots of clever scenes, and I found myself laughing while simultaneously emphathizing with their respective predicaments. The story is great … with lots of nuances and wonderful supporting characters … some punchable and some not.

Beautifully written, this is an authentic story with spice and humor. Great read.

[Ashleigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is pretty corny. I don’t necessarily mean that in a bad way, but it has an entertainment factor based on cheesy humor. I don’t necessarily feel that there is anything deeper to be taken away from the story. And that’s not bad sometimes people want a light cozy catty drama with a hint of romance. I think I’m personally tired of reading about rich billionaire men & the ways, unhealthy woman hurt, especially adjacent to them.

I appreciate the opportunity to read this digital ARC through NetGalley.

[Ananya Yadav · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was okayish.
The monologue were too long for my taste. And also till almost 55% of the book the main character hardly has conversation, only a few times. but internally it would look like they are dying for each other.
Yes that's it.
By the way i really wanted to like this book because i loved the idea of the book.

[Vevo · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is an entertaining and refreshing read, and has subplots of enemies-turned-lovers and workplace romance.

[mutah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book. My only grouse is... why does her step sister go from Brandy to Bethany and back again??? Any decent beta reader or editor should have noticed that.

[Stella · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars