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At His Command: An Age Gap Billionaire Boss Romance

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I’d never been with a man when I walked into his office high above Manhattan.
But desperate times call for desperate measures.


My sister is dying, and the only thing standing between her and a new miracle medication is money I don’t have.

When Sterling House offers me a full-service “executive assistant” job with a salary that could save her life, I don’t hesitate—no matter what the job requires.

They have no idea how innocent I am.
If they did, they never would’ve offered me the position.

Lucas Crawford is obscenely wealthy, unapologetically dominant and infuriating in the way only a man who never doubts himself can be.

My “interview” with him began with the “Bend over my desk, Miss Brooks.”

Working for Crawford has turned into a problem I never saw coming; I needed his money, but I never meant to need his praise, his body, his touch.

I keep reminding myself this is just a job. But when he tells me to look at him, in that deep commanding voice I love so much, I forget every line I swore I’d never cross.

He said he’d never let another woman in again. I promised myself I’d never belong to anyone. We’re both about to break our word.

At His Command is a super spicy billionaire romance featuring a dominant hero, a first-time heroine, and a taboo "full service" executive assistant arrangement.

382 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 2, 2026

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1,567 reviews182 followers
February 6, 2026
This was such a good book. I finished it in 4 days.

Stars:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️
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342 reviews50 followers
March 20, 2026
It was so good, hot and easy to read that I couldn’t stop reading even at 5am.
Lucas and Amelia’s story went so smooth and I wouldn’t change a thing there. From Amelia being a first time escort to Lucas and then his lover, they transitioned it pretty well. They had a little bumpy way even tho some people around them saw it first.

I just wish there was another epilogue that would be years after.
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Author 38 books796 followers
March 18, 2026
So good!

Wow, did I love this book! So good! One of the better bosses, secret romance books. I’ve read in a long time. Absolutely excellent and I highly recommend!
570 reviews4 followers
March 3, 2026
Strongly dislike

I am so mad at the author. I was really looking forward to reading this book. It's not at all what I thought it was going to be. So much lost potential in this book. The first scene was very uncomfortable the MFC went into his office and MMC had sex with her within immediately. She was a virgin and he just took her no angst no prep just wham bam thank you ma'am. One of the reasons I chose this book is because I do like the Virgin trope but in the sexual scenes even the first one there was no acknowledgment that she was a virgin, so why make her a virgin. The MFC went from Virgin to escort within a few hours. What really made me mad is that there was no trigger warnings about voyeurism with other men watching and a possible threesome I quit reading . I would have not read this book if there had been trigger warnings or a better description. You do your readers a disservice when you do not describe the book properly or give trigger warnings. That is why this book got such a low score and the author will be put on my do not read list.
521 reviews5 followers
February 4, 2026
Amelia was taking care of her sick sister, she works three jobs for medical bills,
She’ll do anything to take her out from her abusing parents house.
She had a weekend out with her best friend Hope bachelorette party
At the party she met a particular woman who is one of Hope’s friend she asked what she do with her living , when she tells her,she suggests that she could work with her but Hope doesn’t agree she tells her that she’s an adult and she can choose herself.she says that she works for an escort service but I got thousands of dollars and only one job , you don’t have to worry about money anymore.
Three weeks later she had the interview with Sterling house , she was with Hope on her phone and tells her about the first client , he’s a ruthless billionaire you have to becarefull because the man is ruthless.
When she entered his office and met the man
, it was different from she imagined how it went her first interview with him.

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359 reviews31 followers
February 15, 2026
Holy hotness batman

If you’re in the mood for a morally wounded man getting absolutely wrecked (emotionally) by the one woman he thought he could keep at arm’s length… let me introduce you to At His Command.

Our heroine is a virgin who makes the kind of impossible choice that instantly grabs your heart....she agrees to work as an escort to pay for her sister’s cancer treatment.

She’s brave, selfless, and way stronger than she gives herself credit for. You go in thinking she’s going to be the vulnerable one… but oh no. She is the emotional bulldozer in this story.

And then there’s him.

Mr. “I’ve been burned before so now I’ll just pay for companionship and never risk my heart again.” Sir. Be serious.

He truly believes he’s found a safe arrangement. No feelings. No attachments. Just a contract. Controlled. Clean. Predictable.

HA! it was none of those things.

Because what he didn’t account for?
Her softness.
Her sincerity.
Her quiet strength.
The way she sees right through his armor and doesn’t flinch.

Watching him slowly unravel while trying to convince himself he’s still in control?

DELICIOUS.

And yes. Let’s talk about the spice.
This book was spicy with a capital S. The tension? Off the charts. The power dynamics? Intense. The emotional vulnerability woven into the heat? Chef’s kiss. It’s not just physical, it’s layered with longing, fear, and that delicious “this wasn’t supposed to mean anything” energy.

What I loved most is that beneath the arrangement and the heat, this story is about healing. About a man who thought love was a weakness learning that it might actually be the only thing that saves him. And about a woman who walks into a transactional situation and becomes the best thing that ever happened to him.

He thought he was hiring a service.
Instead, he accidentally ordered a full heart renovation.
I am already feral waiting for the next book in this series. If the rest of the men are about to fall this hard, I’m not emotionally prepared.
677 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy
February 4, 2026
At His Command is a very well-written age gap billionaire story. I could not put it down. I enjoyed the characters and the story.

Lucas is a driven business owner who loves control. He has suffered a painful breakup and does not want another relationship. He decides to hire executive assistants to give him what he needs and help him maintain control. Amelia is struggling financially. Her parents are no help to her or her sister. Her sister is very sick and needs medical treatment that Amelia cannot afford. She decides to apply for the job with Lucas so that she can make more money. Lucas is immediately attracted to Amelia and as they get to know each other he grows to respect her integrity and her knowledge. She helps him in so many ways with his business and his relationships. What happens when he starts to feel things for her?

I loved how strong Amelia was and how she cared for her sister and her family. She was a selfless and intelligent person. I loved the chemistry between her and Lucas. They were really good together. I look forward to more from this talented author.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 5, 2026
3,5⭐️/5
Not my usual genre but I needed an easy story to get me out of my reading slump. I don’t have a lot of things to say seeing that the plot was quite simple.

The plot was interesting and surreal in the fact that, unfortunately, I don’t think a lot of es.ort have had as much chance regarding their customer as our FMC.

I liked the characters, but they could have been better regarding some things. At times the FMC was reallyyyy too obedient regarding the MMC demands even she was angry. But truthfully knowing her situation I can understand that someone wouldn’t want to lose their chance at happiness.

The MMC was better by the end of the book but was SUCH an a-hole at times !!! I don’t understand how the FMC never felt the want to punch him. Fortunately he did evolve a bit by the end but he really started from the bottom.

It was a good story, the writing was also good but a bit too descriptive about inconsequential things at times.
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2,177 reviews16 followers
February 20, 2026
At His Command is a spicy Contemporary romance that finds it’s MFC Amelia struggling with three jobs trying to keep the family household running while trying to scrape together the money for her ill sisters necessary medical treatment.
When she is given a heads up about the Sterling House, an agency who provides
Executive Assistants with “benefits” to Billionaire CEO’s, her path will lead into uncharted territory as it also provides the reader with a nicely written story.
From her surprising one of a kind interview with dominant CEO Lucas Crawford to the lines that shouldn’t be crossed but invariably are once feelings begin to enter the equation this was a read I enjoyed.
Family dynamics, work place drama, passion, and personal vulnerabilities combined in an entertaining narrative that found its HEA.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
2,036 reviews15 followers
February 21, 2026
This book is screaming with Pretty Woman vibes, but so much better!! I honestly struggled with having to put the book down to “adult” otherwise I would have liked to have read this in one sitting.
Right from the start I was invested in Lucas and Amelia’s story. At times I was certain that I knew how it would play out, but I was more often than not incorrect. It certainly made the overall reading experience so enjoyable.
Usually when I read romance novels I tend to like one of the main characters more than the other. But in this case, both were so incredibly written that I couldn’t separate them. They are completely different people but what they find together warmed my heart. With little drama towards the end, and believe me I very much enjoy that in my romance novels most of the time, it made me happy that they worked out any conflict so well.
This is not my first book by this author and after finishing this one I am definitely looking forward to reading more.
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387 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy
February 1, 2026
At His Command by Alix Vaughn had me hooked quickly both by the story and characters.
The plot and storyline was interesting and well paced and was strengthened by the engaging characters of Lucas and Amelia.
Lucas Crawford, ruthless and dominant is looking for no strings at will satisfaction and hires Amelia Brooks via Sterling House as a full service executive assistant.
Amelia, financially struggling to care for her ill sister takes the plunge and over the course of her employment, both Lucas and Amelia face changes in their arrangement and flounder with unexpected developing feelings.
There was plenty of steam and spice as well as some endearing moments that kept me turning pages to see how their HEA would come about.
I look forward to reading the other titles in this series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,474 reviews4 followers
February 3, 2026
Loved, loved, loved this book. The story was exciting, interesting and very very steamy. The MCs although worlds apart in both experience and lifestyles just exuded fierce chemistry and attraction from the very beginning. I absolutely loved Amelia, she was such a selfless, kind and caring person and the sacrifices she made for her sister was amazing, her parents were total aholes. Loved Lucas although he seemed cold, aloof and so businesslike but slowly his personality changes and also his feelings for Amelia. I loved them together so much and it was such a pleasure to see them slowly fall in love. This book had humour, a beautiful sisterly bond, tearful moments, some good surrounding characters and the standard bitchy ex and the spice was just out of this world hot. This is a book I would read again for sure.
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163 reviews
March 3, 2026
Bend & Snap

One of the more lighthearted escort service romances out on the market.

Tropes

- Boss x Employee (Escort)
- Age Gap (24-39)
- Virgin FMC
- Billionaire
- Sick Sibling

We love a gal who believes in working hard, no matter what kind of work she does. Becoming an escort for her sick sister is no easy task but the FMC does it with a smile and with a lot of nerves. While the premise is a bit heavy over all the story is written lightheartedly. The spice is plentiful and diverse. I am curious to see how this series will expand. I was worried that there was going to be miscommunication between the two MCs but those fears got quickly crushed. Thank goodness for them being fully functional adults that say what they want to say without letting egos be everything.

4/5 ✨ & 🌶️
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425 reviews5 followers
February 5, 2026
I enjoyed this age-gap, dominant-male romance. Amelia takes a job as an escort to earn the money she desperately needs to help her sick sister get treatment. What she doesn’t expect is how much she’ll be drawn to her boss, Lucas, and his demanding, bossy ways.

Lucas can be controlling and definitely an ass at times, but he quickly becomes intrigued by Amelia and starts wanting more than just a paid arrangement. The chemistry between them is intense, and this book brings plenty of 🔥🔥🔥.

What I really liked was Amelia’s strength. Even though she needs the job—and Lucas—she isn’t afraid to stand up to him or hold her ground. That balance of power, heat, and emotional pull made this a fun, steamy read.
12 reviews
March 14, 2026
best romance I’ve read in ages

I swear I have been feeling like every book I pick up now seems to be written by AI. Uggghh it drives me crazy and I was just about to give up on looking for books and just read my favorites over and over. But this one is EVERYTHING! Alix out her foot in this one. From start to finish I was invested. I swear I finished it in two days. I would be in bed saying one more chapter till 8 in the morning. The heat is sooo spicy, the dual POV is my favorite way to gauge the characters. I just wish for more Lucas chapters but it still worked out perfectly. Can. Not. Wait. To. Read. The. Next. Book
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7,177 reviews25 followers
February 2, 2026
You're going to hear your heart beating loudly in your chest and ears after reading this 10-star romance book. HOLY SMOKES just looking at the cover made my spine tingle and then starting to read all about Lucas OH MY STARS. This is one of those romance books that you can't, and I mean can't put down. It causes late nights, lots of caffeine and swooning. Hold onto your kindle ladies or it might slip out of your sweaty hands. This has got to be your next book to read by Alix, because OMG it's one PHENOMENAL romance book.
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313 reviews
February 2, 2026
At His Command is the story of sweet innocent Amelia and bossy rich Lucas. I found the book to be very interesting as Amelia finds employment with The Sterling House to be Lucas' "executive assistant" to help with the cost of her sister's health care needs. Little do the two of them know that something else will evolve. I found the pacing to be well done. The characters have depth and the world they live in. This is an easy page turner that will keep your interest till the very end. So go now and enjoy it.
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882 reviews11 followers
February 9, 2026
Amelia is a pretty complex character while she is innocent in some ways she has been through so much in others. Her sister is in need of an expensive cancer treatment that her parents are no help in providing. Amelia gets a job interview for a well-paying job in a field she knows nothing about that would give her more free time to be with her sister. Lucas is usually very demanding and closed off but Amelia has him thinking about things a little differently. As always, you'll get your spice but there is more to it than that in this quick read.
3 reviews
February 15, 2026
Loved this book! Had a very "Pretty Woman" vibe, which is one of my favorite movies, so it worked for me. I generally read more mafia billionaires type of books so I needed a change of pace from the violence they bring.

The story line is great with an instant chemistry between Lucas and Amelia. He is the brooding billionaire still trying to get over a break up, while she is the strong and selfless poor girl who is trying to take care of her sister.

The spice was a perfect level 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️and a great blend within the daily life aspects. I look forward to reading the next in this series.
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1,180 reviews13 followers
February 18, 2026
The book was going well until the truth of Amelia's sister comes out. After that, it went down hill for me. Lucas finds out her sister is sick and that she's been doing what everything she can to get treatment for her and get them a safe home. He steamrolls her into his decisions, even though they were to help her. They went from f*cking to feelings in the hospital corridor. The last 25% of the book wasn't the best. I liked it up until the truth came out. I wanted more touch-her-and-die vibes with her parents. I just needed something more from this duo. Decent read, amazing spice.
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25 reviews6 followers
March 6, 2026
Sticky beginning ending with a happily ever after.

With her sister extremely ill and needing an experimental drug that costs thousands of dollars, Amelia takes a job as an executive assistant that takes care of all her boss's needs even though she's a virgin. And Lucas is delighted, because she is stunningly beautiful. Amelia also has to deal with alcoholic parents who refuse to help out their daughters. Lucas is demanding but fair and quickly becomes possessive of Amelia. This was a good read, I read it within two days, it's spicy and was a filled with good characters.
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191 reviews3 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 15, 2026
This was absolutely brilliant, they story between Luca and Amelia developed so nicely with both of them falling for each other, but not knowing how to handle it. it was a nice book to read and I really enjoyed it. I am glad that they got the HEA.
It showed what a good book it was because when I finished it, I was left wanting so much more, that is always a good sign.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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13.9k reviews156 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
February 1, 2026
She's working herself to the bone to take care of her sister when a friend recommends her to her place of employment where she connects with Lucas and becomes his assistant in more ways than one. This story is filled with dramatic twists and turns that had me connecting with Amelia and Lucas who are worlds apart but find themselves connecting. Will it lead them along the path to happiness.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
12 reviews
February 8, 2026
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 I would read this again and again

I was in a reading slump and cancelled my kindle unlimited but I found this book decided to re subscribe and my gawd 🤤🤤 i lost sleep in the best possible way!! I read this book in 24 hours and I laughed i cried and it was amazing and the spice and s$# scenes were steamy leaving me 💦 anyway read at ur own risk and cant wait foe the next one to come out!!
24 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
February 2, 2026
Thank you for ARC opportunity. I did enjoy this book but I was left wanting so much more! The spice started pretty much straight away and this has one of my favourite tropes which an age gap. The book follows Lucas and Amelia. Both from very different worlds with Amelia facing some extremely difficult and tough challenges. Their story has twists and turns but we do get their HEA. It was a great start to the series and looking forward to the second book in the series which I do hope these two pop up again in 🙂🙏
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477 reviews1 follower
February 11, 2026
I've read a lot of smut in the last year and I can tell you, that this is pretty good smut. Yes, he's an ass-hole for 90% of the book. Yes, she's got no back bone, little self respect and a crazy ability to put up with an ass hole. And yet, it was some good smut. Also, points for MMC having a parrot, I hadn't read that one before.
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889 reviews31 followers
February 28, 2026
I tried a bunch of new authors this week, and oh man. It wasn’t pretty. So this book is a welcome breath of fresh air.

Characters I cared about, quirky details that helped them feel real, and scorching hot scenes together.

It’s not perfect. Amelia is sometimes unbelievably perfect, and her parents are unbelievably awful. But still, what a relief to read a story that holds together.
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657 reviews9 followers
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
January 31, 2026
This book hooked me quickly. I was enjoying it immensely then toward the end, Amelia started to bother me with her defeatism. Luckily, it all worked out in the HEA. Well written with wonderful characters (for the most part) and loads of great steam. Can’t wait for more stories by the author.
4,361 reviews23 followers
February 2, 2026
This engaging and entertaining storyline has drama, steam, chemistry, awakening emotions, love, purpose, desperation, and good secondary characters. The MCs are defined, determined, intelligent, capable and strong. I enjoyed this book. I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my honest review.
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364 reviews1 follower
March 16, 2026
First Book I Have Read by This Author and....

I absolutely loved it! The love story, family story and background was wonderful. There was definitely a HEA. I am on to the next book in this series.........
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