Tell Me You Need Me: A Billionaire Older Brother's Best Friend Romance

by Tory Baker

I didn't reach the top by playing nice—I got here by taking what I want, and what I want is her.

Mischa Romanoff. My assistant, my best friend’s sister, and the one woman who challenges me at every turn.

She’s smart, mouthy, stubborn as hell—and far too tempting for a man who has spent years making sure temptation never gets the upper hand.

I should leave her alone.
I should keep my hands to myself.
I should pretend I don’t notice the way she looks at me when she thinks I’m not watching.

One kiss breaks every rule I’ve put between us, and now I can’t get enough.

Every time she walks into my office, I want more. Every time she calls me Mr. Cross, I want to remind her exactly who she belongs to, and the only problem standing in the way of my forever is her brother. He’s going to lose his mind, and that’s too damn bad. She’s the woman I want, the woman I chose, and I’m not letting her go.



What you'll find
Billionaire Hero
Boss/Assistant
Brother’s Best Friend
Workplace Romance
Off Limits

113 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 4, 2026

About the author

Tory Baker is a mom of two teenagers and a dog mom to one wild and active Weimaraner, Remi. She lives in a small coastal town on the east coast of sunny Florida. Oftentimes you’ll find her outside soaking up the rays with at least three drinks surrounding her, a wandering imagination, and a notebook in hand where she’s jotting down a plot for her next story. She’s a lover of writing happily ever afters with Alpha heroes and sassy heroines.

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Reviews

[Barb]

This was a fast paced steamy read that’ll keep you turning the pages! Nolan is Mischa’s brother’s best friend and her boss. She keeps pushing his buttons until he finally snaps and decides to make her his no matter what her brother or anyone else says. I love the found family in this series and the appearances from characters from the other books in this series. If brother’s best friend and age gap are a couple of your favorite tropes you will love this book! A very enjoyable read! This is my honest opinion of this complimentary copy of this book

[Rebmay]

This hot and sexy book is a spicy treat to read. Nolan is a billionaire CEO who likes his business and personal lives tightly controlled, organized and separate. Then Mischa, his best friend’s much younger sister, becomes his personal assistant, and slowly drives him insane with the need to claim her. Mischa is all grown up, curvy and gorgeous with a sassy mouth and stubbornness he wants to tame. This grumpy and demanding alpha has done his best to control his need to touch and taste her, for the sake of his friendship with her brother, and to avoid any trouble at work. Seeing her outside of the office, with her curves gloriously displayed in a clinging dress, his control snaps. He claims a searing kiss that leaves them both wanting more. Mischa, who has crushed on her handsome and arrogant boss for years before she came to work for him, is not about to let him retreat back into his demanding uptight business persona. Nolan surprises her though, by being the bossy CEO one minute and the demanding lover the next, behind closed doors of course. She knows her brother will have to know eventually, if their relationship is to go beyond a casual, hot affair, but for now, she wants to keep things under wraps. She should’ve known that Nolan would not be content to hide anything once he finally decided to claim her.

These two have super hot, sizzling chemistry. It’s a wonder they don’t burn the building down around them during their very sexy and heated encounters. I enjoyed their banter, the innuendos and not so subtle flirtation, as well as the battle of wills. I loved that both of them were knocked a little off kilter by the strength of their feelings for each other. I liked that they both had good friends that they could turn to for support and advice as they sorted out their feelings for the other. The heat and humor in this book make it a fabulous read, one that I am happy to recommend.

[Carolee]

Tell Me You Need Me was absolutely fantastic! Nolan and Mischa have a lively, irresistible dynamic, and their boss-assistant relationship is packed with sharp banter, undeniable chemistry, and just the right amount of complication. The brother’s-best-friend angle adds another entertaining layer that kept me eager to see how everything would unfold.

Tory Baker does a wonderful job making these characters feel vivid and engaging. Mischa is smart, spirited, and more than capable of standing her ground, while Nolan’s confidence and determination make him a memorable romantic lead. Their connection feels energetic from the start, and I especially enjoyed the way their friendship and loyalty give the romance extra heart.

The writing is smooth, playful, and easy to get swept up in. Baker keeps the story moving with well-timed tension, warm moments, and a cheerful sense of fun. Even with several favorite romance themes in the mix, the story feels cohesive and inviting rather than crowded.

This is a terrific choice for readers who enjoy confident heroes, strong heroines, workplace romance, and a satisfying happily-ever-after. Tory Baker delivers an upbeat, entertaining read with plenty of charm, and I finished it with a big smile. Five enthusiastic stars!.

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[Colinda Trienekens]

I absolutely loved Nolan and Mischa! These two were so much fun together, lighthearted, playful, and with such amazing chemistry. Their best friend’s little sister, boss-and-assistant romance was everything I wanted, with plenty of sweet, funny, and steamy moments.

But one of my favorite things about this series is definitely the friend group. I just love reading about how much they all care about each other and how they are always there when someone needs them. And it’s not just the men or just the women—the whole group has such a strong bond, and I love seeing the way they support and look out for one another.

It was also so much fun seeing how things are going with the other couples! I love getting little glimpses of their relationships. It makes the whole series feel so connected and makes me even more excited for every new book.

Nolan and Mischa were absolutely perfect for each other, and I loved watching their relationship develop. Their connection was impossible to resist, and I had such a fun time reading their story!

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[Jennifer Brewster]

NOLAN FREAKING CROSS!!!!!! This is one of my favorite series from Tory and each book just keeps getting better. Tell Me You Need Me is no exception. Nolan Cross is obsessed with his best friends sister Mischa. While he has tried to stay away, she has been working on pushing his buttons till he finally snaps. When he finally does..... HOLY MOLY. There is no holding him back once he breaks. These two had chemistry in spades and almost melted my dang kindle. I mean he makes her a pillow princess AND gives her a hand necklace...yes please!!!!!

I love that he refuses to keep them a secret and tells her brother asap so there is no real drama there. Getting to see the girls and guys from the previous books was such a treat. The girls are such a support for Mischa and the guys love to rag on Nolan for falling just like they did.

This was a fast paced read that I legit could not put down. I mean i even contemplated picking my kindle up at red lights, that's how bad I am down for these two. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book.

[Tiffany Hill]

**Best Friend’s Little Sister!**

Tell Me You Need Me is the 5th book in the Seattle’s Most Eligible series, and Mischa and Nolan together are completely intense, steamy, and irresistible!

Nolan totally tried—and failed—to stay away from Mischa while she did everything she could to make him finally break and choose her. And honestly? He never really stood a chance because he was already in love with her. There was no stopping them, which only made their connection even hotter!

The only thing left to do was tell Mischa’s brother about their relationship, although he had already guessed they had feelings for each other.

I absolutely loved Nolan and Mischa! These two were so much fun together—lighthearted, playful, and completely perfect for each other! Their best friend’s little sister, boss-and-assistant romance had amazing chemistry, plenty of steamy, spicy moments, and a connection that was impossible to resist!

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[Dee]

Short but addictive slightly different so hang on you won’t put it down until the last page has been turned. Nolan sexy as all get out billionaire who has been in love with his best friend’s sister doing everything in his power to stay away from her, but she isn’t making it easy for him and it gets harder to ignore the feelings they seem to grow daily especially working together. Mischa is a hot mess in the best way she knows which buttons to push when it comes to her brother’s best friend to ensure he notices her but she doesn’t stop there in fact she pushes until he nearly snaps which she kind of didn’t expect but wanted and when he does boy oh boy 😊. The magnetic pull between them couldn’t be ignored if they tried and the more, he tired the stronger the pull, the more he lost control and not to tell her brother his best friend where will it lead, a broken friendship, will her brother accept their relationship, is it everything they thought it would be, and will it lead them to happiness?

[Vicki]

This is book five in the author’s Seattle’s Most Eligible series and we finally got the book we’ve been teased with forever; Mischa, Maxim’s (one of the guys in their friend group) sister and Nolan, Maxim’s friend and business partner. Unfortunately, for me anyway, it didn’t measure up to the impression I had in my mind of Nolan and he (and this book) wound up being my least favorite in the series so far. I thought he was too arrogant and a bit of a jerk—nothing like I was expecting based on the previous books. Hand necklaces can be hot and filthy talk definitely is but I’m just not interested in the spanking. For some reason, more and more authors seem to be jumping on that trend but it does nothing except turn me off. If it doesn’t bother you, you’ll probably love this one but for myself, I felt cheated out of the pining MMC I was expecting so, 4 stars from me.

I received a copy of this book for free but am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Rainbowlovesbooks]

Tell Me You Need Me is part of the Seattle's Most Eligible series we get Nolan and Mischa off limits, workplace romance and let's just say it's giving so much.

What to expect
💛 Instalove
💛 Interconnected Standalone
💛 Interlinking Characters
💛 Steamy Scenes - hello hand necklaces 😏
💛 Workplace Romance
💛 Dual POV
💛 Billionaire, Alpha MMC
💛 Boss X Assistant Romance
💛 Firey FMC
💛 Brother's Best Friend
💛 HEAs

Absolutely loved being back in Seattle and seeing Nolan loose his mind and finally go after Mischa was just perfection. If you're wanting a low drama, but sexy little read then Tory has you covered. It can be read as a complete standalone, but I'd recommend getting comfy and reading the entire series, you won't regret it.

[Kimberly]

Tell Me You Need Me by Tory Baker was a great short read! Nolan and Mischa have a fun, irresistible connection, and their boss-assistant relationship brings plenty of banter, chemistry, and complications.

Add in the brother’s-best-friend angle, secret relationship, and all the reasons they probably shouldn’t be together, and you have a story that kept me wanting to see what would happen next.

The writing is smooth and easy to get lost in, with enough tension, romance, and sweet moments to keep the story moving. I loved the playful feel of this one and how quickly I got pulled into Nolan and Mischa’s world.

A short, fun, romantic read that absolutely hit the spot!.

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[Kari Hansen]

Mischa is Nolan’s assistant and he is her brother’s best friend. Although he may be infuriating at times he is also irresistible and she knows exactly what to do and say to get a reaction out of him.

Nolan has been trying to deny his feelings for Mischa out of respect for his business partner who is also his best friend and partner. When he finally gives in to the feelings he has for her there is no going back and he isn’t about to let anyone come between them and that includes her brother.

Fun and flirty, Mischa’s feisty personality is exactly who Nolan needs in his life and when his possessive and protective side comes out hang on as the heat between them is explosive.

[Lisa Parker]

Mischa Romanoff works for her brother's company as the assistant to his best friend, Nolan Cross. She does not realize that she has been a tempation for him for some time until he can no longer restrain it. Every time she calls him Mr. Cross her wants to lay her across his desk. Once it starts between it burns hot, they cannot keep it out of the office. He does not want her to be his dirty little secret, he has come clean with her brother, she is his. This is the fifth in the Seattle's Most Eligible and just as hot as the last. Looking forward to Maxim's journey.

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[Aspen G]

Tell Me You Need Me is fiery hot with sexual tension that explodes in the best of ways. Mischa and Nolan light it up when they finally give in to their attraction and deep feelings for each other. Nolan is dominant, possessive, controlling, and so far gone for Mischa he would do anything for her. She gives him everything he needs and so much more. The interplay in their friend group is hilariosy and so much fun, and the morning scene? HOT!!! This is a great read if you love alpha protector vibes and scorching hot commitment from start to finish.

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[Angela Farley]

This is Book 5 of Seattle's Most Eligible Series. It is a standalone but the other previous couples make cameos in this novella. That will make you want to go back and read previous books.
This is a quick straight forward novella. No real push back or conflict found within these pages.
But the chemistry and steam was right there and front and center in the book.
Good quick read and novella if you want a little bit of spice.

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[Christine Primeau]

Nolan tries his best to restist Mischa his best fiends little sister, but he fails miserably. He's in close proximity of her every day because shes his assisstant. their chemistry is almost palpable and the steam is right there with it. I'm glad to see he had a conscience and told Max about how he felt without knowing his reaction. I loved this story and recommend it to anyone who loves the Seattle's Most Eligible Series. For the 5th book it was one of the best.

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[J.p]

This is a fast paced, steamy age gap brothers best friend book that I thoroughly enjoyed. I have been eagerly anticipating Nolan and Mishas story as throughout the whole Tell Me series their attraction was so evident. Having watched all their friends fall in love Nolan and Misha finally give in to temptation and it’s scorchingly steamy. Loved the camaraderie between all previous characters, their friendship so enviable as for Mishas brother Max he was a trooper in accepting that his sister was in love with the best person. It’s now his time to find the woman he needs and deserves.

[Fran]

This is book 5 in Seattle's Most Eligible and Nolan final gets his head on straight and goes after Mischa. She may be his best friends little sister and eleven years younger than him but she is still his. Mischa isn't afraid of what she wants and she wants Nolan. This is a fast paced spicy steamy hot read with in depth characters and well written. Will Nolan and Mischa finally getting their happy ending and what will Mischa's brother Maxim do when he finds out. Loved this story.

[Heather Nicole]

FINALLY!!! Nolan and Mischa!!

This is the 5th book in the Seattle’s Most Eligible series. If you love brother’s best friend, workplace romance and found family this is for you. It is part of an interconnected standalone series and you see characters from the previous books.
Nolan is her brother’s best friend and her boss. She is his assistant. Tension is high until he finally snaps and makes her his. 🔥🔥🔥 This is a billionaire who knows what he wants and sets out to claim her.

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel]

I loved this story. Nolan and Mischa are so much fun. The banter and antics drew me in and had me connecting with this fun-loving couple. It was inevitable of the outcome between them in spite of him being best friends with her brother and his business partner. It is a great book with a heartwarming storyline and characters I enjoyed reading and connecting with.

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[Amy Hutchins]

It is about time Nolan stepped up and made his claim on Mischa. She balances him out in every aspect and their chemistry is off the charts. I love that her brother was blind to Nolan and Mischa's relationship, but wasn't surprised when Nolan told him. I enjoyed that he didn't want to hide their relationship and stepped up to let Max know not knowing how he would take it. You get the best HEA!.

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[Victoria]

This book is one that those of us who have read the whole series so far have been lapping up the little teasers and looking forward to the day this story came out. Things moved fast for them, they both went after what they wanted, their chemistry was very evident and they had good banter. It was nice to catch up with previous couples and see the love and support that was shown and given.

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[Sil Hines]

Nolan and Mischa’s book is finally here! I’ve been waiting for these two. Seriously good chemistry and off the charts spice on this one. Nolan was absolutely fighting it for all of three seconds. Then realized she was his. Mischa also was not about to let that stubborn man hide his feelings. 😂. It was a great story! Seeing all the couples back together was awesome. Can’t wait for Max and Lana’s story.

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[Kyareth14]

With every story, I fall in love with these "Seattle’s Most Eligible" bachelors; the attraction between Misha and Nolan was so intense that, without even realizing it, they set the room on fire whenever they were together. And although Nolan tried to resist the temptation to cross the line with his best friend's sister, his feelings proved too strong, and he decided to claim Misha. This story is steamy—I enjoyed every chapter.

[Sheila]

Nolan and Maxim are in business together and Maxim’s sister Mischa is Nolan’s assistant and he can’t get her out of his mind. Mischa has been flirting with her boss Nolan and when she finally gets his attention it is more than she expected but now they have to tell her brother Maxim. Short steamy romance.

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[JaneH]

Nolan and Mischa’s story is so fast moving I suggest you don’t blink! She is his assistant, both have been yearning for each other….until it, being a hot and steamy relationship, becomes reality!
An engaging ready, no real angst, friendships and a HEA ending.

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[Dee Mac]

Giving into temptation
If you like incredibly steamy stories about dominant, possessive billionaire CEO’s who finally give in to the temptation of their assistant/best friend’s little sister, then Nolan and Mischa’s story is the one for you.
Fast paced, with a little angst, loads of chemistry, loyal friends and a sweet HEA.
I look forward to Max and Lana’s story soon.

[CJ]

The author has given us an older man/younger woman story that pulls us into the lives of Nolan. Mischa and his best friend/her brother, Maxim. The fast-paced story keeps us turning the pages with secret desires, connection, denial, obstacles and steam.

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[Ashley Carr, LSoR]

I’m obsessed with Nolan and he is obsessed with his best friend’s little sister, Mischa. They’ve tried to stay away from each other, but since she is his administrative assistant it’s kind of hard. She enjoys pushing his buttons at work, and he enjoys growling orders. When these two finally give in the chemistry is explosive. Will big brother be OK with their relationship?

[Praline NZ]

I read book 5 only and I didn't feel lost at all. You meet the other couples but I didn't feel like I was missing out on much.
Story had a good flow, no third act break up, entitled adults behaving like entitled adults, not pouty & angsty teenagers...
Overall enjoyable read with intense chemistry between the MCs.

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[Amanda]

Tell Me You Need Me forced proximity, best friend’s little sister, work place romance. This is an under 200 page quick read full of passion and steamy scenes. I really enjoyed the characters and the story itself. Looking forward to Mischa's brother finding his lady and maybe seeing Mischa and Nolan have a kid in the future.

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