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Billionaires in the City #3
Tempting The Boss
STAND ALONE CONTEMPORARY BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE
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As the CEO of a multi-billion dollar retail chain, Victoria Green isn’t used to asking for help, especially not from too attractive for their own good repairmen like Dean Carey. After Victoria is attacked at her own party and Dean fights off the culprit, she’s forced to tell him her secret: Victoria’s father is on his deathbed, and her brother, who nearly ran the company into the ground, might be willing to do anything to make sure controlling interest goes to him.
Dean wants nothing to do with the ice princess CEO, even if he can’t keep his eyes off certain… assets of hers. He’s got enough on his plate between trying to get enough work to pay the bills and raising his little sister who’s growing up much too fast for his liking. Despite his misgivings, when Victoria offers him a blank check if he will keep his mouth shut about what he saw and shadow her until she can hire a more qualified bodyguard, he can’t bring himself to turn down that kind of cash.
Over the next few days, Dean learns Victoria isn’t as cold as he first thought and Victoria realizes that Dean is so much more than a handyman. But someone wants her dead and if they don’t figure out who and stop them, they might never get their happily ever after.
***For a limited time, you can get a bonus scene from Teaching The Boss FREE & the Cross Falls Series Part One novella: Falling Secrets FREE - click here to find out more > www.mallorycrowe.com/free.html (just copy and paste into your browser)***
As the CEO of a multi-billion dollar retail chain, Victoria Green isn’t used to asking for help, especially not from too attractive for their own good repairmen like Dean Carey. After Victoria is attacked at her own party and Dean fights off the culprit, she’s forced to tell him her secret: Victoria’s father is on his deathbed, and her brother, who nearly ran the company into the ground, might be willing to do anything to make sure controlling interest goes to him.
Dean wants nothing to do with the ice princess CEO, even if he can’t keep his eyes off certain… assets of hers. He’s got enough on his plate between trying to get enough work to pay the bills and raising his little sister who’s growing up much too fast for his liking. Despite his misgivings, when Victoria offers him a blank check if he will keep his mouth shut about what he saw and shadow her until she can hire a more qualified bodyguard, he can’t bring himself to turn down that kind of cash.
Over the next few days, Dean learns Victoria isn’t as cold as he first thought and Victoria realizes that Dean is so much more than a handyman. But someone wants her dead and if they don’t figure out who and stop them, they might never get their happily ever after.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 26, 2015
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Mallory Crowe
64 books340 followersMallory Crowe has lived in Michigan her whole life and has been in love with romance ever since she'd skip to the end of every novel, just to make sure the hero and heroine survived and ended up together. She lives with her husband and three dogs. When she's not writing, she's spending too much time in front of the TV, hiking, or working with various animal rescues.
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June 18, 2015
3.75 stars
ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 26, 2015
As the CEO of a multi-billion dollar retail chain, Victoria Green isn’t used to asking for help, especially not from too attractive for their own good repairmen like Dean Carey. After Victoria is attacked at her own party and Dean fights off the culprit, she’s forced to tell him her secret: Victoria’s father is on his deathbed, and her brother, who nearly ran the company into the ground, might be willing to do anything to make sure controlling interest goes to him.
Dean wants nothing to do with the ice princess CEO, even if he can’t keep his eyes off certain… assets of hers. He’s got enough on his plate between trying to get enough work to pay the bills and raising his little sister who’s growing up much too fast for his liking. Despite his misgivings, when Victoria offers him a blank check if he will keep his mouth shut about what he saw and shadow her until she can hire a more qualified bodyguard, he can’t bring himself to turn down that kind of cash.
Over the next few days, Dean learns Victoria isn’t as cold as he first thought and Victoria realizes that Dean is so much more than a handyman. But someone wants her dead and if they don’t figure out who and stop them, they might never get their happily ever after.
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REVIEW: 3.75 stars-- TEMPTING THE BOSS is third stand alone novella in Mallory Crowe’s adult, contemporary Billionaires in the City romance series. This is CEO/billionaire businesswoman Victoria Green, and repairman Dean Casey’s storyline. We were first introduced to Victoria and Dean in book 2-Teasing the Boss. TEMPTING THE BOSS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. There is some timeline crossover between book 2 and the current storyline.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Dean and Victoria) TEMPTING THE BOSS focuses on the attacks against Victoria Green and the investigation into who is responsible. After saving Victoria from an attack at a business function organized by event planner Grace Bell (Teasing The Boss), Dean declares himself Victoria’s personal bodyguard until otherwise notified. When a trip out of town results in another attempt at Victoria’s life, Dean begins to suspect someone close. What ensues is Victoria’s denial of what Dean believes is the obvious, and Dean’s attempts to protect the woman with whom he is falling in love.
The relationship is one of immediate attraction but Victoria and Dean travel in completely different social, economic and personal circles. Victoria is billionaire businesswoman whose father is gravely ill; Dean is a repairman who has been raising his younger sister since the death of their parents, years before. What ensues is a sexual relationship that comes with an expiry date if and when Victoria’s attacker is caught. Mallory Crowe kicks up the $exual eroticism in TEMPTING THE BOSS-the $ex scenes are provocative and intense.
The secondary and supporting characters include cameos from Grace and Simon (book2) as well as Dean’s younger sister Katy; Victoria’s brother Terry and his new fiancée Joslyn Devaroux return home to sit vigil over Victoria and Terry’s dying father. One of Victoria’s personal bodyguards Jace Lance will find himself the victim of an assault-Jace’s story will be told next in book four-TRUSTING THE BOSS.
The world building continues to focus on the billionaire CEOs, and the men and women that they love. Each storyline is a stand alone but are interconnected through a crossover timeline or characters, who will be introduced in a previous novella story. There is always a threat that must be extinguished; and a happily ever after to be found.
TEMPTING THE BOSS is another fast paced and interesting storyline of insta-love between two people from differing social and economical backgrounds. There is mystery and suspense; romance and love; family loss and personal grief. Money and power may not pave the way to happiness but there is always somebody hoping for more. Mallory Crowe continues to put her spin on the billionaire storyline and it is nice to finally see a female at the head of a billion dollar corporation.
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 26, 2015
As the CEO of a multi-billion dollar retail chain, Victoria Green isn’t used to asking for help, especially not from too attractive for their own good repairmen like Dean Carey. After Victoria is attacked at her own party and Dean fights off the culprit, she’s forced to tell him her secret: Victoria’s father is on his deathbed, and her brother, who nearly ran the company into the ground, might be willing to do anything to make sure controlling interest goes to him.
Dean wants nothing to do with the ice princess CEO, even if he can’t keep his eyes off certain… assets of hers. He’s got enough on his plate between trying to get enough work to pay the bills and raising his little sister who’s growing up much too fast for his liking. Despite his misgivings, when Victoria offers him a blank check if he will keep his mouth shut about what he saw and shadow her until she can hire a more qualified bodyguard, he can’t bring himself to turn down that kind of cash.
Over the next few days, Dean learns Victoria isn’t as cold as he first thought and Victoria realizes that Dean is so much more than a handyman. But someone wants her dead and if they don’t figure out who and stop them, they might never get their happily ever after.
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REVIEW: 3.75 stars-- TEMPTING THE BOSS is third stand alone novella in Mallory Crowe’s adult, contemporary Billionaires in the City romance series. This is CEO/billionaire businesswoman Victoria Green, and repairman Dean Casey’s storyline. We were first introduced to Victoria and Dean in book 2-Teasing the Boss. TEMPTING THE BOSS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. There is some timeline crossover between book 2 and the current storyline.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Dean and Victoria) TEMPTING THE BOSS focuses on the attacks against Victoria Green and the investigation into who is responsible. After saving Victoria from an attack at a business function organized by event planner Grace Bell (Teasing The Boss), Dean declares himself Victoria’s personal bodyguard until otherwise notified. When a trip out of town results in another attempt at Victoria’s life, Dean begins to suspect someone close. What ensues is Victoria’s denial of what Dean believes is the obvious, and Dean’s attempts to protect the woman with whom he is falling in love.
The relationship is one of immediate attraction but Victoria and Dean travel in completely different social, economic and personal circles. Victoria is billionaire businesswoman whose father is gravely ill; Dean is a repairman who has been raising his younger sister since the death of their parents, years before. What ensues is a sexual relationship that comes with an expiry date if and when Victoria’s attacker is caught. Mallory Crowe kicks up the $exual eroticism in TEMPTING THE BOSS-the $ex scenes are provocative and intense.
The secondary and supporting characters include cameos from Grace and Simon (book2) as well as Dean’s younger sister Katy; Victoria’s brother Terry and his new fiancée Joslyn Devaroux return home to sit vigil over Victoria and Terry’s dying father. One of Victoria’s personal bodyguards Jace Lance will find himself the victim of an assault-Jace’s story will be told next in book four-TRUSTING THE BOSS.
The world building continues to focus on the billionaire CEOs, and the men and women that they love. Each storyline is a stand alone but are interconnected through a crossover timeline or characters, who will be introduced in a previous novella story. There is always a threat that must be extinguished; and a happily ever after to be found.
TEMPTING THE BOSS is another fast paced and interesting storyline of insta-love between two people from differing social and economical backgrounds. There is mystery and suspense; romance and love; family loss and personal grief. Money and power may not pave the way to happiness but there is always somebody hoping for more. Mallory Crowe continues to put her spin on the billionaire storyline and it is nice to finally see a female at the head of a billion dollar corporation.
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May 20, 2018
A switch from the male boss female assistant
I liked the concept, but the execution was less than stellar. It was basically a Harlequin Suspense, but not as well written. I kept picturing Dean Winchester which is never a bad thing, but he and Victoria were character sketches without enough detail to really feel invested.
I liked the concept, but the execution was less than stellar. It was basically a Harlequin Suspense, but not as well written. I kept picturing Dean Winchester which is never a bad thing, but he and Victoria were character sketches without enough detail to really feel invested.
June 4, 2018
Who is trying to kill his boss? and how did he become a bodyguard? Victoria wants to make her dad's company more successful and Dean has his sister to raise.
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June 13, 2015
In the third instalment of this standalone series the author has changed it up so the billionaire/CEO is a female. When I first saw this it did make me slightly hesitant as it normally means the woman is an ice-cold, heartless, and ruthless dictator. However, from getting an insight into Victoria's life in Teasing the Boss, I was intrigued to find out her story. I also think it's my favourite in the series so far.
Tempting the Boss, like the previous two books, was a quick, easy read. I liked the relationship in this book most and thought there was a good amount of chemistry and tension between Victoria and Dean. Whilst Dean isn't the domineering CEO, he the sweet, loyal guy-next-door type who you can't help fall in love with. His situation with Katy and how he took on his parents' responsibility was admirable and it only made you love him even more. He was a good guy through and through, but he wasn't meek or timid to say what he really thought around Victoria. I thought they were a good pair.
Similarly, I though the author did a good job of making Victoria likeable. She had feelings unlike so many female characters I've read about in similar positions. I will admit that she made some stupid choices that at times didn't seem all that believable. I would have thought with someone trying to kill her she'd take less risks. For me a few here and there is fine, but she did have a disregard for her safety and I did roll my eyes a few times as it seemed all to easy to get her in trouble.
Saying that, I did like all the drama. The killer was slightly obvious, but it was still an enjoyable story. Also, there were a few loose ends where not all relationships were tied up.
Overall this has been my favourite in the series so far. Now on to book four.
Tempting the Boss, like the previous two books, was a quick, easy read. I liked the relationship in this book most and thought there was a good amount of chemistry and tension between Victoria and Dean. Whilst Dean isn't the domineering CEO, he the sweet, loyal guy-next-door type who you can't help fall in love with. His situation with Katy and how he took on his parents' responsibility was admirable and it only made you love him even more. He was a good guy through and through, but he wasn't meek or timid to say what he really thought around Victoria. I thought they were a good pair.
Similarly, I though the author did a good job of making Victoria likeable. She had feelings unlike so many female characters I've read about in similar positions. I will admit that she made some stupid choices that at times didn't seem all that believable. I would have thought with someone trying to kill her she'd take less risks. For me a few here and there is fine, but she did have a disregard for her safety and I did roll my eyes a few times as it seemed all to easy to get her in trouble.
Saying that, I did like all the drama. The killer was slightly obvious, but it was still an enjoyable story. Also, there were a few loose ends where not all relationships were tied up.
Overall this has been my favourite in the series so far. Now on to book four.
June 25, 2015
5 Stars!
Another hit by this author in this really sweet and sexy series. I enjoyed this book. Let's be honest . . . we all love the classic billionaire romance where you can start reading and get swept off of your feet into a world of high class and fine dining. This book was definitely that stereotype but had a few twists to keep you on your toes along the way.
This book was really good. It was sweet, sexy, suspenseful, funny, and had a few twists and turns along the way. This book may just be my favorite in this series to date. I devoured this book in one sitting and instantly started the next book in the series. This is a new-ish author to me but has been added to my future TBR lists for sure and one I keep coming back too.
This is Dean and Victoria's story. The author turned this around a bit for these two and added a few new twists to change it up. Dean and Victoria had tons of chemistry and tons of sexual tension. Victoria was actually pretty awesome (shocker I know if we follow stereotypes!) even if I was wanting her story. I also liked Dean. Super sweet, sexy, and crazy protective. I loved them together and was rooting for them despite the obstacles that they had to face.
I highly recommend this book.
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Another hit by this author in this really sweet and sexy series. I enjoyed this book. Let's be honest . . . we all love the classic billionaire romance where you can start reading and get swept off of your feet into a world of high class and fine dining. This book was definitely that stereotype but had a few twists to keep you on your toes along the way.
This book was really good. It was sweet, sexy, suspenseful, funny, and had a few twists and turns along the way. This book may just be my favorite in this series to date. I devoured this book in one sitting and instantly started the next book in the series. This is a new-ish author to me but has been added to my future TBR lists for sure and one I keep coming back too.
This is Dean and Victoria's story. The author turned this around a bit for these two and added a few new twists to change it up. Dean and Victoria had tons of chemistry and tons of sexual tension. Victoria was actually pretty awesome (shocker I know if we follow stereotypes!) even if I was wanting her story. I also liked Dean. Super sweet, sexy, and crazy protective. I loved them together and was rooting for them despite the obstacles that they had to face.
I highly recommend this book.
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May 11, 2016
I really enjoyed this book because I have never read a book featuring a female CEO and the hero to be an employee of the heroine. It was such a fun twist as well as empowering women everywhere. We got Victoria who is so stubborn, wanting nothing but to carry on the legacy of her family's business that she is willing to risk her life to carry out the daily functions of the business. And then we have our hero, Dean who struggles with keeping his needs for Victoria.
The best part? When Victoria begs Dean to have her because he's reluctant to start something crazy with his boss. Usually, in stories it would feature a guy dominating the girl but it was nice to see it flipped and have the man kind of being logical and go, no. No, this is a bad idea even if it feels sooooooooooooooooo good.
I also really enjoyed the action in this book too.
The best part? When Victoria begs Dean to have her because he's reluctant to start something crazy with his boss. Usually, in stories it would feature a guy dominating the girl but it was nice to see it flipped and have the man kind of being logical and go, no. No, this is a bad idea even if it feels sooooooooooooooooo good.
I also really enjoyed the action in this book too.
May 29, 2018
Definitely Different
She's the boss except in the bedroom. He's HOT, hard working, self sacrificing and raising his younger sister. Lots of intrigue. A few glitches in proofreading, no cheating or cliffhanger, some steamy intimacy scenes and you get a happy ending. Enjoy
She's the boss except in the bedroom. He's HOT, hard working, self sacrificing and raising his younger sister. Lots of intrigue. A few glitches in proofreading, no cheating or cliffhanger, some steamy intimacy scenes and you get a happy ending. Enjoy
July 6, 2018
Handy handyman . . .
Overall 4 out of 5 stars
Performance 4 out of 5 stars
Story 3 out of 5 stars
There was something more to Dean than just being able to do just about anything. He was a deeper man with more on the line than just paying bills. Victoria Greene was CEO in control. She was smart, sexy, savvy and at times clueless. These two have an adventure of multiple attempts on Victoria's life and a few romps in between.
Reid Kerr did a very good job with the narration. The clarity and quality were good.
Overall 4 out of 5 stars
Performance 4 out of 5 stars
Story 3 out of 5 stars
There was something more to Dean than just being able to do just about anything. He was a deeper man with more on the line than just paying bills. Victoria Greene was CEO in control. She was smart, sexy, savvy and at times clueless. These two have an adventure of multiple attempts on Victoria's life and a few romps in between.
Reid Kerr did a very good job with the narration. The clarity and quality were good.
February 7, 2024
I have to admit, I kind of like that the woman was the billionaire in this situation. And I like the humble dude sometimes too so Dean and Victoria were really kind of perfect.
Also her just going after what she wanted with him? A++ I do wish he had been more actual bodyguard than just “big guy tagging along” but I still really liked Dean and his sister Katy.
I will say… the ending got a little awkward. I don’t mind the ILY after the near death but the author went about it in just about the most awkward way possible.
The book was enjoyable though so solid three stars.
Also her just going after what she wanted with him? A++ I do wish he had been more actual bodyguard than just “big guy tagging along” but I still really liked Dean and his sister Katy.
I will say… the ending got a little awkward. I don’t mind the ILY after the near death but the author went about it in just about the most awkward way possible.
The book was enjoyable though so solid three stars.
May 23, 2018
Enjoyable
This is a wonderful story. Dean is raising his little sister since his parents died, he's worked multiple jobs to make they have a good over their heads and a little money for her for college. Victoria is running her family company after her dad heart attack and her brothers mess up. She is having an appreciation dinner for employees when the first attack happens & Dean saved her life. It only goes from there.
This is a wonderful story. Dean is raising his little sister since his parents died, he's worked multiple jobs to make they have a good over their heads and a little money for her for college. Victoria is running her family company after her dad heart attack and her brothers mess up. She is having an appreciation dinner for employees when the first attack happens & Dean saved her life. It only goes from there.
May 18, 2018
Tempting The Boss a Tempting Adventure
I enjoyed this book as a romance and as an action-adventure. The mystery was engaging as well. The eroticism was hot and the characters were likable. I loved the h-e-a ending. The only thing I disliked was the author's ponderous phrasing occasionally.
I enjoyed this book as a romance and as an action-adventure. The mystery was engaging as well. The eroticism was hot and the characters were likable. I loved the h-e-a ending. The only thing I disliked was the author's ponderous phrasing occasionally.
November 23, 2018
😃
Someone is trying to kill her what will she do trust the guy who has come to her aid? Fall in love on a whim and forget that he is from a completely different world than hers and he wants to protect her from the horrible people out to get her? Or will she push him away and keep telling him she doesn’t want anything more to do with him besides their one weekend together...
Someone is trying to kill her what will she do trust the guy who has come to her aid? Fall in love on a whim and forget that he is from a completely different world than hers and he wants to protect her from the horrible people out to get her? Or will she push him away and keep telling him she doesn’t want anything more to do with him besides their one weekend together...
January 24, 2020
Tempting The Boss (Billionaires in The City Book 3)
The love story of Dean and Victoria. Dean is a hand man . Victoria is a CEO of a million dollar hardware company. Dean met her when he save her life for someone try to kill her. Dean become her bodyguard. Can he save her life and can she seduce him? Great story.
The love story of Dean and Victoria. Dean is a hand man . Victoria is a CEO of a million dollar hardware company. Dean met her when he save her life for someone try to kill her. Dean become her bodyguard. Can he save her life and can she seduce him? Great story.
May 24, 2018
Mallory Crowe is one of my go-to authors.
What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Part of a series: Billionaires In The City
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue
I look forward to reading the other books in this series.
What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Part of a series: Billionaires In The City
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue
I look forward to reading the other books in this series.
June 4, 2018
Interesting
I find this story very interesting and the suspense was really good too. I also was surprised about the ending too. I was not expecting it, although it could be quite obvious.
I find this story very interesting and the suspense was really good too. I also was surprised about the ending too. I was not expecting it, although it could be quite obvious.
July 12, 2018
2 Stars
I finished the book but it took forever! This book is written very poorly and I’m pretty sure the 2 main characters are bi-polar. Too much explanation on things that didn’t need to be explained. And very predictable. It was all just a little strange.
I finished the book but it took forever! This book is written very poorly and I’m pretty sure the 2 main characters are bi-polar. Too much explanation on things that didn’t need to be explained. And very predictable. It was all just a little strange.
October 27, 2018
Good read
Most of the books you read have a similar theme- but this story is unique. The book tells the tale of falling in love, but as life comes along your heart chooses what it wants. It doesn't matter where you come from, but where you going and who you want to be with.
Most of the books you read have a similar theme- but this story is unique. The book tells the tale of falling in love, but as life comes along your heart chooses what it wants. It doesn't matter where you come from, but where you going and who you want to be with.
January 22, 2020
Too many typos
I liked the main characters. The person behind Victoria's death threats seemed very obvious for a long time. For some odd reason, the quotation marks doubled before or after certain dialogue. It was very distracting.
I liked the main characters. The person behind Victoria's death threats seemed very obvious for a long time. For some odd reason, the quotation marks doubled before or after certain dialogue. It was very distracting.
November 3, 2021
Temptation
Some temptations are hard to resist says the cover. When beauty and money are involved, falling in love is so easy. And when the person you fall for is in danger, its difficult to stay away.
Some temptations are hard to resist says the cover. When beauty and money are involved, falling in love is so easy. And when the person you fall for is in danger, its difficult to stay away.
May 18, 2018
Good book
A little suspenseful and the ending was ok. I liked the characters as well. It's a cute little love story.
A little suspenseful and the ending was ok. I liked the characters as well. It's a cute little love story.
May 18, 2018
Great book
I loved it. I couldn't put it down. Mallory Crowe is a great author. I love her books, I keep coming back for more.
I loved it. I couldn't put it down. Mallory Crowe is a great author. I love her books, I keep coming back for more.
May 19, 2018
Love the strong smart female.
Fun read. Love the strong female CEO Victoria. Dean is such a nice guy. Cute love story with a twist.
Fun read. Love the strong female CEO Victoria. Dean is such a nice guy. Cute love story with a twist.
May 21, 2018
Get story.
What a new twist on this book. Having a female as a CEO and a billionaire to boot made this fun to read. Hope you get it and enjoy it as much as me.
What a new twist on this book. Having a female as a CEO and a billionaire to boot made this fun to read. Hope you get it and enjoy it as much as me.
June 9, 2018
A good read!
While I enjoyed this book I think it was a little farfetched for a common laborer to romance and win a wealthy women ceo.
While I enjoyed this book I think it was a little farfetched for a common laborer to romance and win a wealthy women ceo.
June 23, 2018
GreAt book
Had a good study plot held your attention would recommend it to my friendships money it's everything when love is involved
Had a good study plot held your attention would recommend it to my friendships money it's everything when love is involved
July 6, 2018
Handyman
Good story with the right twist to it. Love and mystery with lots of money in it. What's going to happen?
Good story with the right twist to it. Love and mystery with lots of money in it. What's going to happen?
July 9, 2018
Good, Quick read. Story had more to it than expected and there were twists in events that made the read more interesting. Did not leave me wanting more to read but like it all the same.
July 9, 2018
This was good. But I did not enjoy it as much as the previous books. Something wasnt the same as before.
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