My Boss Is A Lion

by Lizzie Lynn Lee

Rose Meyers, a struggling single mother of two, stumbles upon an unconscious man on her way home from an interview for a waitressing job. She calls for help and accompanies the handsome stranger to the hospital. When the man recovers, he’s impressed with the way that Rose handled the emergency and he offers her a job at his private investigation firm.

Joseph Sandford is a PI with a big secret. He is a former black-ops soldier whose DNA has been altered and combined with lion’s, making it possible for him to shift into beast form at will. The project was terminated when one of the subjects went rogue and killed half of the staff and scientists. Now, Joe and others like him live in hiding.

It doesn’t take long for Rose to fall hard for her hot new boss, but Rose is also concerned about him; he comes to the office battered and bruised and acts like nothing is wrong. Out of impulse, she tails Joe to find out what he’s up to and gets more than she bargains for…

Joe wonders what he’s doing when he hires Rose on a whim. Perhaps it’s the undeniable attraction he feels for his curvy new secretary, or maybe it’s something else. He tries to maintain professionalism between them but when Rose snoops too close to his secret, he just loses it. If a pair of handcuffs can’t keep her in line, maybe his lion can…

Genres: Romance, Paranormal Romance, Novella, Shapeshifters, Paranormal

81 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 16, 2016

About the author

Lizzie Lynn Lee was a guitarist, receptionist, executive assistant, tarot reader, boutique owner, and graphic artist before she discovered that writing is her dream job. The advantage is that she can do it in her pajamas and socks.

She's an incurable chatterbox, heavy metal aficionado, bookworm, digital enthusiast, and a night owl since most of her stories were done in the wee hours of the morning because of her caffeine-induced insomnia.

These days she still plays her guitar whenever she gets bored staring at her computer's screen or plotting the most elaborate scheme of world domination. Fortunately, she has a chronically short attention span.

Email: lizzie@ilizzie.com
Website: http://www.iLizzie.com.

Reviews

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. Totally enjoyed this story. We meet Rose who is on her way home after having a job interview and really not having a good day at all and to top it off she stumbles upon a unconscious man in a alley way. She immediately goes to check on him and discovers he is dressed from head to toe in black and is quite good looking. She has had to call an ambulance and when they arrive they find he has such a hold on her wrist that everyone is unable to break the hold. There is a reason for that. Joseph is not you average PI he is special. So after he regains consciousness at the hospital Joseph offers Rose a job in his agency. The story flows on from there, I do not want to give too much away. Thank you to Lizzie Lynn Lee for the wonderful review copy. Highly Recommend this author and her books.

[Angel · Rating 1 out of 5]

So she follows him after hacking his computer and almost gets them both dead and it’s HIS fault??!!
GTFOOH!!!!! 😒

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this ARC for an honest review. I thought this story started out good, but somewhere lost it's rhythm to the point, I couldn't wait for it to be done. Rose & Joe are likable, but I felt the story needed more background/world building for Joe's side. Rose's was filled in, so I understood her more. But Joe is a big mystery thru the whole story. Also, emotional bonding between them or something. Sex & lust does not equal love. Rose wasn't around Joe outside of work to just fall in love with him like that. Joe's not really detailed in the story to explain away how he suddenly fell in love with her either. Some of the wording between them felt unnatural, & the sexual encounters seemed overblown, like this story is caught between sweet/NA type writing & eroticica, with no happy medium. I believe with some more work this could be a good story.

[Ash P Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short and very sweet read. The lion meets his lioness. Joe the enhanced human/lion finds his saviour and soul mate in Rose. Rose is having a tough time getting back on her feet after a brutal divorce that has left her homeless, jobless and almost penniless. But after she finds and saves Joe, he offers her a job in his PI agency. The attraction is instant but Rose has too much baggage and Joe has too many secrets. But Rose being an analyst, a lot does not add up where Joe is concerned. And investigating him on her own might just get her killed.

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

[Marisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 / 5

[Nicole Normand · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this book for free on InstaFreebie (now Prolific Works); this is my honest review.
-First off, the editing is to cringe for. There are so many mistakes, missing words, wrong words, etc., in there, it's terrible!
-The worst one is when they meet and Joe is unconscious, while holding Rose's hand. He let go at some point, but the author forgot that and wrote a whole ride to the hospital where Rose tries to fit in the bed with him because no one can take them apart; same thing at the hospital, then the doctor shows up, etc. It's all wrong because he's not holding her hand anymore!
-The second worse one is when the doctor tells Joe his full name and age, then asked him if he remembered anything. The doctors usually let you tell them everything so they can verify you remember at least the minimum.
-I hate women with superhero complex! "she decided to put her own intel mission into play" Joe doesn't need you and you put everyone in danger because of your stupidity!
-I liked the premise of how they met, but too much wording on how her life was before and how bad it was too. It didn't really bring anything other to explain why she was living with her parents.
-I liked that Joe was impressed with what Rose was doing with his files. Why didn't he used her better then?
-I was really put off by how Rose was completely lusting, daydreaming, and fantasizing about him at work and in her bed after she peeped a bit of skin on Joe's belly (his abs or something). That Joe would have scented his mate I would understand but he didn't and lusted after her the same way.
-I didn't see any love or friendship either. Who moves states after one dinner?
-The book finishes at 87% where you get the author's salutations. At 89%, the bibliography of the author is listed until 92% where a special preview awaits you.

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun little ride

First of all, this story has some errors, that are thankfully so minor they hardly affect the story. That said, after finishing the story I found myself disappointed there isn't a followup to it.

[Christine Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!! 😮

This is the first book I've read of yours. I truly enjoyed it very much and plan to tell my girlfriends!!

[Monica · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I liked the idea of the story. I even enjoyed parts of it. My main issues were story/relationship development, and some word choices. For example, I've never heard a man's body described as "figure" before. Thats more how you describe a females body. Men...you say stuff like body type or muscled or lanky for example.

I think the biggest issue I had was their "relationship" didnt feel real. They never spent time together unless it was at work and even then she was on her own most of the time. They cared about each other yes, but anything more felt rushed. This isn't a "scent your mate" kind of read. It was just regular attraction which did make it feel like a contemporary romance instead of PNR. We know quite a bit about Rose and hardly anything about Joe..other than he has shifter qualities and he's a PI. Nothing about where he came from..family etc.

The beginning of the story til the middle was fine. Right at the point where they slept together it felt off. It was hard to buy into it. He came over for 1 dinner with her parents and daughters and boom she decides to move out of state with him. Seems too fast without getting to know her little girls first as well as each other better. They seem to like him but what about Emma's school? Was she going to yank her out again or let her finish the year? She just went through a nasty divorce. I get its a short read but I think things should have been better developed in regards to the kids and their relationship, in this case lack of.

I'm sure a lot of readers will like the story just fine and not give a second thought about development like I do. Thats totally fine. I take my job as a reviewer seriously and hopefully it gives some good feedback to the author. :)

[Jamoz23 · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very short good story without the humour I have come to expect from this author. 3.5 stars
This book started off extremely well and interesting and the pace was very good then it stuttered all of a sudden in the middle.
This story could have been much better with a bit more length to include more interaction between our two characters to develop their relationship.
Rose saves Joe, there is an instant connection and Rose starts working for Joe as his PA/secretary.
Rose is a mother of two who is starting over after being in a very successful career and as a working mother with no support from her ex-husband. This shows her to be level headed and sensible. Rose is also a very intelligent woman so why did she think she had to follow Joe on a case. She has NO experience. She then gives them both away and nearly gets them shot. She says she was worried about Joe being hurt. She knew Joe was a P.I. and had high profile dangerous cases.
Whilst this gave the story some action I found it a silly thing for Rose to do and it does not jibe with the picture of Rose we were getting. This was not what I was expecting of her and is explained away as being love. Their relationship did not form as we read, they only spent small amounts of work time with no social interaction together and suddenly it is a serious relationship for Rose on what she thinks Joe is like as a person.
I had no problems with Joe, he is an interesting character with a complex background and I think we could have learned more about him in a longer story. Why was he loath to talk about his family?
He was taken with Rose from the moment he saw her but did not quite understand why? Mating Impulse.
There was a good background story going on and I would love to hear more about it. I liked the ending and I hope we get to meet the rest of his pride.
I was given this book as an ARC for an honest review.

[Jenny Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.

In this book we meet Rose Meyers and Joseph Sandford. When this book starts out Rose is just having one of those days. You know the ones where you ask yourself what else can go wrong today? However things start looking a little brighter when she finds this incredibly hot guy (who she knows she has to help) won't let go of her. She doesn't know what it means but until he wakes up she's not going anywhere. When he does though her day gets even better he thanks her for saving his life and offers her a job. She thinks this is just what she and her kids need, but there is just something about him she knows she is going to have to fight with all of her being. She and her kids need this chance this job and no matter how hot her new boss is she isn't going there. Or at least that is what she keeps telling herself. What happens though when she stops?

Joe knows he is different it is what gives him an edge in his PI business but when he wakes to Rose he knows he wants to know more about her. Joe doesn't know what compelled him to hire the one woman he might have a real chance with. What was he thinking well he knows what he was thinking with. Rose is hot to him as well and smart to boot, maybe to smart. Joe knows he can trust her with certain things in his business but what happens when she goes to far?

This book has many twists and turns that will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. There is so much in this book I want to tell you about but it will ruin other parts so I will tell you it is a must read. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone.

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Story

A fun, fast and steamy short story. Rose is out job hunting when she stumbles across an injured man. Joe wakes in a hospital holding the hand of a beautiful women. Rose is now working as Joe's personal assistant, and falling for her boss. The PI business is dangerous and Rose is worried about her boss. When she learns his secret she reaction is love over fear. A great light read.

[Rebecca Grove · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rose is a newly divorced mother of two who just moved in with her parents. She had just left a job interview when she discovers a beaten man in an alley. She calls 911 but the stranger grabs onto her and refuses to let go so she accompanies him to the hospital. Joseph is ex-military, PI and lion shifter. When he wakes up in the ER, he offers Rose a job as an assistant in her office.
At work, Joseph is keeping a lot of secrets from Rose including the kinds of cases he works on. Rose decides to follow him one night to learn more and ends up in the middle of a shootout. I just didn't understand why she would go to such extreme lengths just to satisfy her curiosity. She also ends up in other potentially dangerous situations before she is even in a serious relationship. I also don't understand why Joseph was so secretive or come up with better lies to keep her safe. The story was pretty good but I like some of her other work better.

[Medavis66 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the idea of the Good Samaritan Rose chooses to be when she comes across Joseph in an alley. I also liked that he gave her a job. That is where it went off the rails for me. I liked the premise of the story, but it wasn't fleshed out enough for me on the few pages to get the story carried off well. Perhaps more of a story in a longer version would've helped it. It did have my attention. However, the insta-love/lust didn't work into the story properly. I'd hope a mother of two with a failed marriage from an idiot would be more cautious or take it slower. Seemed she saved him, lust entered in immediately, and wham. Then some action, HEA, and the end.

Voluntary review of ARC.

[**Elle**Bee**Double U** · Rating 3 out of 5]

** I was given an ARC for an honest review**

I really liked the concept of My Boss is A Lion and enjoyed reading the book.
So why only 3 stars?
Well I felt Rose and Joe's relationship was so rushed. Granted she'd been working for him and knew him for a couple months, but during that time they didn't really do the "get to know you" phase. Any time Rose would ask questions, Joe would direct the questions back at Rose.
Also, I don't know if it's because I'm a parent myself, but to just up and move your life for a guy you know nothing about doesn't sound very responsible. Rose has already gone through one divorce and put her kids through big changes, and now she wants to do it again.

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rose is recently divorced and moves her and her two daughter back home to stay with her parents and make a fresh start without any drama. When she's out looking for a job she runs into an a man that is passed out and she call 911 and ask for help. She stays with him until he wakes up.
Joseph is a PI with a really big secret as he's waking up in a hospital he meets a stranger that just saved his life. He hires on a whim not exactly sure why but it what he feel he has to do.
This story is a roller coaster of events that all come spiraling down when Rose follows him to a job. What happen next was awesome you are just going to have to read it for yourself.

[DB · Rating 5 out of 5]

Computer expertise, a PI with his life on the line and a Women looking for a new life! You will find it all PLUS here!

This is the first Lizzie Lynn Lee novel that I have read. I look forward to reading MANY MORE!

I Loved the characters. Here it starts with Rose Meyers, a mother of two looking to start over after a life changing event in her life. Sometimes being successful is NOT what it is all cracked up to be. Then you add in a very sexy PI, Joseph Sandford, who literally owes his life to Rose. As a thank you for saving his life he gives her a job. Little did he know that job he offered her meant that his life and work would never be the same.

IT's a Must Read!

[Lory · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well this book wasn't what I expected. I like it well enough but I would've like to get more background information on Joe. I also like the fact that Rose was intelligence putting her on the same level as Joe. I wish we could've gotten more interaction between Joe and Rose I felt like there relationship was kinda rush. I also couldn't understand why she wanted to take a job as a waitress with her tech skills she could've apply for better job. Overall a good read. I received this book in exchange for my honest review.

[Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

My boss is a lion was a disappointed read for me. When the T.V. can pull me from reading then there is something wrong.
The story was to short for what was going on. There wasn't much development of the relationship between the two. I liked them as individuals but as a couple I didn't feel it. The ending was another thing that bother me. Why couldn't they stay and rally together and stand their ground, Joe and his team already made example of the assassins that were sent.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did enjoy this story a lot. I found myself wishing it was a little longer only because I could envision so many other things for this couple. I do like this length of story as it's something I can read in an evening to relax. I'm certainly hoping that the rest of Joe's crew are going to get their story so I can follow them for a while. I like the fast pace this story has as it makes you want to read fast to find out what is going to happen next. Will be waiting for the next story.

[Lekeisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this story but it was just ok for me. I thought that it had good characters but that the story could have been further developed with the story and characters being built up more. The flow also felt inconsistent and the story was rushed in some parts. We jump from I'm your employee to I love you without any real interaction between Rose and Joe other than at work.
I was given an ARC of this book for an honest review.

[Treena Beavers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Read !
For a short book it packs alot of story into it.

After helping a stranger Rose finds herself working for him.
Joe Sandford is a private detective, Rose gets alot more than she bargains for as she discovers her handsome Boss has the heart of Lion ( literally ).

Since I've read this one I've picked up some more from this author.

I received this ARC via instafreebie in exchange for an honest review.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

He Instinctively Trusts Her

ARC was given to me for an honest review. Some days it seems like you should just stay in bed and then something happens to remind you to never give up. And sometimes you just know that you've chosen the right person. This is a quick and entertaining read. Enjoy I did.

[Sheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

An out of work single mom finds out her boss is more then what he appears to be. Sexy, cunning,mysterious and furry but he has a soft spot for her.

I received an advanced copy of this book for an honest review.Nothing like a little romance and danger to break up your day and this story has it along with a few laughs.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

After reading another story from this writer I thought I read this story.
Expecting it to be from the same level as the Tiger in her bed story.
But it didn't got to the same level.

Still a great and hot story, but not the whole time as the other story.
Still a decent story, but not a five star for me.

[Mary Donahue · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it

I liked it, I just wish it developed slightly slower. I enjoyed the characters. It was just short to me. I read very fast but for someone that doesn't or isn't in a hurry enjoy it. I did.

[Ceola · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun read. I would love to see more of joe and rose.
Hope to see more of Joes pride in the future

[Hsu Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an different but interesting story!
I love both characters
I thought that they complemented each other.
Kudos for another great story.

[Leona Bowman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Could have been longer, a quick short read. Here you meet Rose and Joe. Hope there will be more to this story.

[Kristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read novella. Characters dont have time to build and really don't interact enough for my liking.