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The Naughty List
It’s company policy: don’t sleep with your employees.
No matter how handsome and flirty they may be.
Yet when my promotion puts me in charge of the three of them?
That policy is going to be hard to follow.
Liam, the chestnut-haired boy-next-door I’ve flirted with for five years--and who is finally single.
Arthur, the suave French accountant who pronounces my name like it’s an expensive wine.
Robbie, the bashful computer nerd whose chiseled body and sleeve tattoos hint at something deeper.
The four of us have to finish our big project by Christmas.
Which means my gorgeous employees are totally off-limits.
But that just makes our professional relationship even more tantalizing.
Especially as we start working long hours in the office.
With our careers on the line, can we ignore the growing attraction between us?
Or will we all end up on Santa’s naughty list?
THE NAUGHTY LIST is a sizzling, stand-alone Reverse Harem love story that is sure to fill you with holiday cheer. HEA guaranteed!
No matter how handsome and flirty they may be.
Yet when my promotion puts me in charge of the three of them?
That policy is going to be hard to follow.
Liam, the chestnut-haired boy-next-door I’ve flirted with for five years--and who is finally single.
Arthur, the suave French accountant who pronounces my name like it’s an expensive wine.
Robbie, the bashful computer nerd whose chiseled body and sleeve tattoos hint at something deeper.
The four of us have to finish our big project by Christmas.
Which means my gorgeous employees are totally off-limits.
But that just makes our professional relationship even more tantalizing.
Especially as we start working long hours in the office.
With our careers on the line, can we ignore the growing attraction between us?
Or will we all end up on Santa’s naughty list?
THE NAUGHTY LIST is a sizzling, stand-alone Reverse Harem love story that is sure to fill you with holiday cheer. HEA guaranteed!
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First published November 10, 2019
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December 8, 2023
Office romance times three!
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💙🖤💜❤️
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌍
Character development: 😟🤭☺️😘🥰
The heroine: Leslie - she is an operations analyst at a company called Allegheny Supply. She used to be in sales but moved up to operations a few years ago and now is hoping to move into a new position managing a project to transition the old software they have been using to a new software platform that will see them into the future since the company has grown so much. Leslie is also a runner and plans to run a marathon in a few months.
The Heroes:
Liam - He worked in Sales at Allegheny Supply and is one of the top salespeople. He makes great commission checks but wants to pad his resume with some thing other than sales, so he has decided to apply for the job on the Software Transition team.
Arthur - a financial analyst with a french accent. He was a fun guy and full of positive energy.
Robbie - an IT geek, who really isn’t a geek at all. He has a muscular body full of sexy tattoos. He is shy and doesn’t find it easy to meet or get to know new people.
The Story: Leslie wants nothing more than to get the job as manager of the Software Transition Team. She thinks it will be great for her career. However, when she talks to Liam one day and finds that he is now single and wants to go out with her, but that he is also applying for the STT, she has to say no. She doesn’t want to end up as his manager and put him in a position to say no to the job. However, it saddens her since they have always flirted with each other but the timing for them has never worked since either her or him was always in a relationship when the other was single.
I liked that this book was set in an office since Cassie Cole is so great at researching her stories and every book of hers that I have read so far has been so detailed. I laughed when Leslie was referring to how hard it was to get any work done while she was in a group on Microsoft Teams and the other members kept chatting back and forth and she found it hard to ignore each new message. I have that same thing happen to me every day on Microsoft Teams, and I have gotten sick of people saying thank you or giving the thumbs up emoji since I have to check each time to make sure it wasn’t a message I should be paying attention to. It just made everything seem so real for me. The other thing that made it real was how their deadline moved up and the board basically said in no uncertain terms that they had to make the new deadline no matter what.
I liked how the story went and how Leslie ended up as manager to the three guys she was attracted to. There were some real conflicts in the story, and you can easily see how tough a situation like that would be for everyone involved. The company had a policy of having to report workplace romances if you were in a situation like that and they would be afraid of losing their jobs if they failed to report a romance or being put in other departments and possibly losing their promotions if they did report it.
I also enjoyed the way the relationships between each of the guys and Leslie built, both separately and together. She was in a running club with Robbie on Saturdays, so they ran together for three hours and sometimes had lunch together. Leslie and Liam flirted and chatted via instant messaging quite a bit and Arthur and her spent time together at the company Halloween party. Yet they were all spending time together while working and the guys made a deal not to be jealous of each other or put pressure on Leslie to choose one of them over the other two.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💙🖤💜❤️
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌍
Character development: 😟🤭☺️😘🥰
The heroine: Leslie - she is an operations analyst at a company called Allegheny Supply. She used to be in sales but moved up to operations a few years ago and now is hoping to move into a new position managing a project to transition the old software they have been using to a new software platform that will see them into the future since the company has grown so much. Leslie is also a runner and plans to run a marathon in a few months.
The Heroes:
Liam - He worked in Sales at Allegheny Supply and is one of the top salespeople. He makes great commission checks but wants to pad his resume with some thing other than sales, so he has decided to apply for the job on the Software Transition team.
Arthur - a financial analyst with a french accent. He was a fun guy and full of positive energy.
Robbie - an IT geek, who really isn’t a geek at all. He has a muscular body full of sexy tattoos. He is shy and doesn’t find it easy to meet or get to know new people.
The Story: Leslie wants nothing more than to get the job as manager of the Software Transition Team. She thinks it will be great for her career. However, when she talks to Liam one day and finds that he is now single and wants to go out with her, but that he is also applying for the STT, she has to say no. She doesn’t want to end up as his manager and put him in a position to say no to the job. However, it saddens her since they have always flirted with each other but the timing for them has never worked since either her or him was always in a relationship when the other was single.
I liked that this book was set in an office since Cassie Cole is so great at researching her stories and every book of hers that I have read so far has been so detailed. I laughed when Leslie was referring to how hard it was to get any work done while she was in a group on Microsoft Teams and the other members kept chatting back and forth and she found it hard to ignore each new message. I have that same thing happen to me every day on Microsoft Teams, and I have gotten sick of people saying thank you or giving the thumbs up emoji since I have to check each time to make sure it wasn’t a message I should be paying attention to. It just made everything seem so real for me. The other thing that made it real was how their deadline moved up and the board basically said in no uncertain terms that they had to make the new deadline no matter what.
I liked how the story went and how Leslie ended up as manager to the three guys she was attracted to. There were some real conflicts in the story, and you can easily see how tough a situation like that would be for everyone involved. The company had a policy of having to report workplace romances if you were in a situation like that and they would be afraid of losing their jobs if they failed to report a romance or being put in other departments and possibly losing their promotions if they did report it.
I also enjoyed the way the relationships between each of the guys and Leslie built, both separately and together. She was in a running club with Robbie on Saturdays, so they ran together for three hours and sometimes had lunch together. Leslie and Liam flirted and chatted via instant messaging quite a bit and Arthur and her spent time together at the company Halloween party. Yet they were all spending time together while working and the guys made a deal not to be jealous of each other or put pressure on Leslie to choose one of them over the other two.
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December 31, 2019
Leslie gets a big promotion at work. The problem is that she is now the manager for the three guys she is interested in dating, and they are interested in her. While working on this project, they all get to know each other (and blow off steam together) while striving to beat a tough deadline, which corresponds to when they have all agreed that Leslie will finally choose between them. By the end of the project they are willing to bend more than just company policies.
I liked this twist on the office RH romance. Leslie was a good boss to these guys and found interesting ways to motivate them (wink, wink). I think what I liked best about the story were the realistic timeline and details. This romance didn't just build up overnight, it happens across several months while they work on this project. Heck, in Liam's case, he and Leslie have been skirting a romance for 5 years. I also liked the little detail of Leslie training for a marathon. It was just a little detail that I thought a real-life Leslie would be doing outside of the office drama. It was a fun read.
I liked this twist on the office RH romance. Leslie was a good boss to these guys and found interesting ways to motivate them (wink, wink). I think what I liked best about the story were the realistic timeline and details. This romance didn't just build up overnight, it happens across several months while they work on this project. Heck, in Liam's case, he and Leslie have been skirting a romance for 5 years. I also liked the little detail of Leslie training for a marathon. It was just a little detail that I thought a real-life Leslie would be doing outside of the office drama. It was a fun read.
February 13, 2020
Rating: ❤❤❤❤.5
Heat Rating: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Narrator Performance: 🎧🎧🎧🎧.5
This was the first book by Cassie Cole that I've read/listened to but I'll be damned if it will be the last. I think THE NAUGHTY LIST was fantastic and I can't wait to check out more of Cole's work!
THE CHARACTERS:
I liked the four main characters and think that they were pretty well developed. Especially Robbie. Out of the three males readers get to know him best. And let me tell you, what a hottie! In fact, all three males had some awesome qualities to them.
THE RELATIONSHIPS:
I found that all the relationships and the ways that they progressed were rather believable. Not just Leslie and the guys but also the way the men related to each other. Again I must single out Robbie. His way of romancing Leslie was totally different than Arthur's and Liam's and was very supportive. I liked his and Leslie's scenes the most.
THE NAUGHTY TIMES:
Hotness! Cole wrote some steamy and scintillating scenes. They were well written. My only complaint is that I was expecting a scene that never came. That disappointed me some.
COVER COMMENTS:
I love that the cover totally represents the book. Oftentimes that's not the case. I look at this cover and know who's who.
MY FAVORITE SCENE:
There's this great football scene that had me chuckling. Arthur was hilarious in it.
ABOUT THE NARRATOR:
Senn Annis did an absolutely brilliant job with this book. I adored almost every aspect of her performance. I think she did a fantastic job representing the different characters. She captured Robbie's shyness and Arthur's flirtyness perfectly. Oh and she rocked when it came to Arthur's accent. Not only that but her timing and pacing were great. I do have one complaint however. Her American accent needs some work. I knew immediately that she was Canadian by the way she spoke certain vowels.
*Review copy provided by Audiobook Obsession for voluntary review.
Heat Rating: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Narrator Performance: 🎧🎧🎧🎧.5
This was the first book by Cassie Cole that I've read/listened to but I'll be damned if it will be the last. I think THE NAUGHTY LIST was fantastic and I can't wait to check out more of Cole's work!
THE CHARACTERS:
I liked the four main characters and think that they were pretty well developed. Especially Robbie. Out of the three males readers get to know him best. And let me tell you, what a hottie! In fact, all three males had some awesome qualities to them.
THE RELATIONSHIPS:
I found that all the relationships and the ways that they progressed were rather believable. Not just Leslie and the guys but also the way the men related to each other. Again I must single out Robbie. His way of romancing Leslie was totally different than Arthur's and Liam's and was very supportive. I liked his and Leslie's scenes the most.
THE NAUGHTY TIMES:
Hotness! Cole wrote some steamy and scintillating scenes. They were well written. My only complaint is that I was expecting a scene that never came. That disappointed me some.
COVER COMMENTS:
I love that the cover totally represents the book. Oftentimes that's not the case. I look at this cover and know who's who.
MY FAVORITE SCENE:
There's this great football scene that had me chuckling. Arthur was hilarious in it.
ABOUT THE NARRATOR:
Senn Annis did an absolutely brilliant job with this book. I adored almost every aspect of her performance. I think she did a fantastic job representing the different characters. She captured Robbie's shyness and Arthur's flirtyness perfectly. Oh and she rocked when it came to Arthur's accent. Not only that but her timing and pacing were great. I do have one complaint however. Her American accent needs some work. I knew immediately that she was Canadian by the way she spoke certain vowels.
*Review copy provided by Audiobook Obsession for voluntary review.
December 10, 2019
❤️❤️❤️❤️
💋💋💋
Just like all Cassie’s reverse harem
Books this has a great story, characters and is tastefully written.
Excellent
💋💋💋
Just like all Cassie’s reverse harem
Books this has a great story, characters and is tastefully written.
Excellent
November 28, 2019
The Naughty List: A Holiday Reverse Harem Romance By: Cassie ColeThey're Mak'n "The Naughty List" 4 Santa... But, It's So MUCH More Fun Being N@UGHT¥, Than N¡¢€!
She's UP for a Promotion, Sooo She's gotta Turn DOWN Her Crush...
He's the Guy She's been pining OVER,
But ONE of them IS Always TAKEN... When the OTHER IS SINGLE!
Sooo, this coulda been the Perfect TIME,
'Cept She It's a NO/NO... To DATE an Office Colleague!
Only WHEN the HAND OUT THAT Promotion...
It's NOT given to Her!
Sooo, WHAT'S a Gal to DO...
Noth'n but get ON "The Naughty List" by Sampl'n a Co-Worker or TWO!
And that's just WHAT She does,
By Play'n Seven Minutes IN Heaven after Planning a Party!
But then, She goes just a few Steps Further DOWN "The Naughty List" by Dating NUMBER THREE!
Course, they know better...
And SomeThing has gotta give,
Cuz there's NO way to Stay ON "The Naughty List,"
If YOU wanna Climb that Ladder to the Top!
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Cassie Cole's "The Naughty List: A Holiday Reverse Harem Romance." I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!
1🌟:Hate IT! Didn't finish; usually only given if/when some contents truly objectionable (i.e. main characters does something awful & gets away w/it!)
2🌟:Don't like IT! Rating means I felt the writing was poor, editing was bad, I don't care for characters, or book had some major flaw.
3🌟: I like IT, BUT! There are minor issues... Rating means there's editing issues, needs character development, is too unrealistic, or has issues– I do not consider it an overall bad rating.
4🌟:I like IT a lot. Great, Solid Story w/ few if any inconsistencies or errors. This is a HIGH Rating, & I rarely give OUT a Higher Rating.
5🌟: I LOVE IT! It's Spectacular, & I'll read IT Over & Over Again. Few books Receive this rating from me. HowEver, those that DO become Classics.
November 16, 2019
I had read another book by this author Smolder and really enjoyed it; it’s also a reverse harem. Not sure if it’s because that book involved them being smokejumpers fighting active fires that added to the intensity, I however found this book was missing that same intensity.
While Leslie, Liam, Arthur and Robbie were all likeable characters there was an element that was missing in the book that just didn’t bring it all together for me. Having Leslie be the boss of all three of the men did add a certain tension to the book the fact that not once did anyone even hint at any impropriety between the four of them. This book was very similar to Smolder, that while it was mentioned that they could get caught and Leslie could lose her job there was never anything that made it seem that it would happen.
There was a lot of mixed signals being sent by Leslie, one minute no we mustn’t the next minute we need the sexual release, that started getting old after a bit.
For me I felt like the book could have been trimmed down a lot and that may have increased the tension as it was it just felt like it was dragging things out too much. As I said all of the characters had their own sweetness and they are all likeable I just didn’t feel that great passion in their relationship.
While Leslie, Liam, Arthur and Robbie were all likeable characters there was an element that was missing in the book that just didn’t bring it all together for me. Having Leslie be the boss of all three of the men did add a certain tension to the book the fact that not once did anyone even hint at any impropriety between the four of them. This book was very similar to Smolder, that while it was mentioned that they could get caught and Leslie could lose her job there was never anything that made it seem that it would happen.
There was a lot of mixed signals being sent by Leslie, one minute no we mustn’t the next minute we need the sexual release, that started getting old after a bit.
For me I felt like the book could have been trimmed down a lot and that may have increased the tension as it was it just felt like it was dragging things out too much. As I said all of the characters had their own sweetness and they are all likeable I just didn’t feel that great passion in their relationship.
November 26, 2022
I enjoyed this read so very much. Cassie Cole is a fantastic writer and I always trust her to meet all my RH needs. I liked all the characters, I liked the plot. A great read overall.
Just a little side point: I would have liked to have seen more done with Robbie. I loved it so much in the beginning when he spoke about how much he wanted to impress Leslie. I expected some praise kink from him but alas, I was disappointed. Oh well.
Just a little side point: I would have liked to have seen more done with Robbie. I loved it so much in the beginning when he spoke about how much he wanted to impress Leslie. I expected some praise kink from him but alas, I was disappointed. Oh well.
December 8, 2019
Wonderfully fantastic... The book was amazing... It had a lot of details and juicy scenes to it... The characters and their personalities match them perfectly... The plot and the storyline was very descriptive and amazing...
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
dnf
December 12, 2022DNF @ 70% - Just not feeling her connection to the guys other than Liam. Definitely a fluffy cheesy Holiday Romance. Also, my RH needs to have a MM aspect too or it’s just not fun. 😂
November 15, 2019
If you like reverse harem stories you'll love this book. Intense, sizzling and guaranteed to set your Kindle on fire. Liam, Arthur, and Robbie are so gorgeous and there's no way she can choose so why not have all three. The book is well written with likable characters and an entertaining read. A little bit naughty with a HEA.
December 8, 2019
I enjoyed reading this story because of course Cassie Cole writes such fantastic characters that they come to life, like you know these people, or would like to know them. The story is really good with having to do the right thing, with corporations that ask too much of their employees, with finally getting the position that you have worked hard for and then getting the perfect team, only to fall for them.
Leslie has been working for this company for years. She has held herself to strict rules because she wants to become a manager, and when the perfect job is created, to choose and roll out a new software for the company, she wants it. She has worked hard, doing double work so she can have a head start, when someone else gets the job. She was very upset when someone else was given the job she wanted, and when she goes in, she is then given the job, but the timeline the company expects is totally unrealistic. Now she knows why the other guy backed out. When she meets the rest of her team, she knows she has the best the company has to offer, but these are all guys she has been drooling over from afar. Now with her being their supervisor, she definitely needs to keep hands off. If only they hadn't played Seven Minutes in Heaven before she was offered the job.
Liam from Sales is the guy that she has known for five years. They were the 'work couple' but they were never both single at the same time, so they kept missing the opportunity to date each other. When helping for the company Christmas party, they played Seven Minutes in Heaven, there were three women and three men. He finally is single at the same time as Leslie and he is going to take his chance.
Arthur from Finance is the french ladies man of the company. He is always flirting with Leslie and he finally gets his chance to get his hands on Leslie, and a bit more. When he gets the job for the new software team, he is now working not only with Leslie, but also Liam and Robbie. They are all on the Christmas Party Planning Committee and he got to play a fun game.
Robbie from IT is the typical nerd, being very smart and very shy. He has always had his eye on Leslie, but he was too shy to approach her. When he gets her in the closet for his seven minutes, they both find out they have hot chemistry together.
When the company changes the timeline so they have two weeks less than the impossible deadline, they all pull together, but do they have to remain hands off?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Leslie has been working for this company for years. She has held herself to strict rules because she wants to become a manager, and when the perfect job is created, to choose and roll out a new software for the company, she wants it. She has worked hard, doing double work so she can have a head start, when someone else gets the job. She was very upset when someone else was given the job she wanted, and when she goes in, she is then given the job, but the timeline the company expects is totally unrealistic. Now she knows why the other guy backed out. When she meets the rest of her team, she knows she has the best the company has to offer, but these are all guys she has been drooling over from afar. Now with her being their supervisor, she definitely needs to keep hands off. If only they hadn't played Seven Minutes in Heaven before she was offered the job.
Liam from Sales is the guy that she has known for five years. They were the 'work couple' but they were never both single at the same time, so they kept missing the opportunity to date each other. When helping for the company Christmas party, they played Seven Minutes in Heaven, there were three women and three men. He finally is single at the same time as Leslie and he is going to take his chance.
Arthur from Finance is the french ladies man of the company. He is always flirting with Leslie and he finally gets his chance to get his hands on Leslie, and a bit more. When he gets the job for the new software team, he is now working not only with Leslie, but also Liam and Robbie. They are all on the Christmas Party Planning Committee and he got to play a fun game.
Robbie from IT is the typical nerd, being very smart and very shy. He has always had his eye on Leslie, but he was too shy to approach her. When he gets her in the closet for his seven minutes, they both find out they have hot chemistry together.
When the company changes the timeline so they have two weeks less than the impossible deadline, they all pull together, but do they have to remain hands off?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 10, 2021
I wasn't sure what to expect in this holiday RH standalone office romance! I was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed it. My real world job is in the STEM organization and having dealt with some now software rollouts, I thought the author did a good job getting this right (I mean the storyline and tension that comes with it haha). I have been on the phone with different groups when things don't go exactly right or if deadlines get moved up without notice haha, so again I commend the author for nailing that and really setting the stage for a great plot. For the relationship building and interaction between the MC and her guys, some things were a little more on the fantasy side, but that brings about the magic, right? I loved the different guys (Arthur made me giggle, Liam was the guy next door who you love, and Robbie held a special place in my nerdy heart haha). I thought the 7 minutes in heaven part was a little childish to be honest, no one really does that haha (unless you are in middle school), so that and some of the internal monologue/discussions became a bit repetitive for me so that is why I gave the story 4 stars and not 5 stars. I liked the Leslie, she had a good head on her shoulders and did a good job with a leadership role (besides hooking up with all her employees 😂) and I really loved the ending in terms of the software deployment and the relationship. I was worried for a second the author would make her choose but we got out HEA ❤️❤️❤️
In terms of narration, this was my first listen from Senn Annis and I enjoyed her rendition. Her inflections and emotions were spot on with how I would have imagined them. I did keep laughing with her accent though, because she had a Minnesota/Canadian accent when Leslie was born and raised in Pittsburgh. I will say her French accent was good for Arthur and how she conveyed his personality was in-line with Frenchmen I met when I was over there a couple years ago haha. So 5/5 stars from me!
Enjoyed this more than I thought, I will definitely will be looking at more audiobooks by both Cassie Cole and Senn Annis. Would definitely recommend this standalone holiday romance (if you get over the 7 mins in heaven part hahah).
🎧 Audiobook Obsession Reviewer 🎧
In terms of narration, this was my first listen from Senn Annis and I enjoyed her rendition. Her inflections and emotions were spot on with how I would have imagined them. I did keep laughing with her accent though, because she had a Minnesota/Canadian accent when Leslie was born and raised in Pittsburgh. I will say her French accent was good for Arthur and how she conveyed his personality was in-line with Frenchmen I met when I was over there a couple years ago haha. So 5/5 stars from me!
Enjoyed this more than I thought, I will definitely will be looking at more audiobooks by both Cassie Cole and Senn Annis. Would definitely recommend this standalone holiday romance (if you get over the 7 mins in heaven part hahah).
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November 15, 2019
Leslie has wanted a job as the manager of the new rollout of the new computer system at her company. Liam from Sales is the guy who got away, is now free and they get friendly at the printer and Liam tells Leslie that he has been offered the sales liaison job on the new project. Leslie thinking she has the managers job tells him she can’t date him right now. Liam is heartbroken, he has waited nearly five years to go out with her.
But at the company meeting she learns she didn’t get the job. She is devastated. She also volunteered for the Christmas party planning for this year’s celebrations. Liam is now on the party planning committee along with Robbie is from IT, Arthur is in finance along with two other women. They decide to have a game where they have seven minutes in heaven. Leslie goes into the cupboard with all three guys and makes out with Robbie and Arthur and has feelings for them, then she goes into the cupboard with Liam and they get into an argument. Then everyone goes home but Leslie stops Liam to tell him she wants to see him, they end up making love on the kitchen floor.
Leslie goes to work the next day to learn that she is now the manager of the setup team. Then she discovers that all three guys are as well. Now she is their boss and she signed a non romance clause. But all four of them can’t keep their feelings quiet and set out to win her over. Till in the end they decide that since they all have feelings for Leslie, they don’t want her to choose anymore, they will share her. Things get steamy and work progresses and the project is over. Now they can be together at last. But then they are all offered a permanent position in them jobs. What is going to happen? The guys decide they are all going to quit. But Leslie beats them to it so they can keep their jobs. It all works out and they live happily ever after.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
But at the company meeting she learns she didn’t get the job. She is devastated. She also volunteered for the Christmas party planning for this year’s celebrations. Liam is now on the party planning committee along with Robbie is from IT, Arthur is in finance along with two other women. They decide to have a game where they have seven minutes in heaven. Leslie goes into the cupboard with all three guys and makes out with Robbie and Arthur and has feelings for them, then she goes into the cupboard with Liam and they get into an argument. Then everyone goes home but Leslie stops Liam to tell him she wants to see him, they end up making love on the kitchen floor.
Leslie goes to work the next day to learn that she is now the manager of the setup team. Then she discovers that all three guys are as well. Now she is their boss and she signed a non romance clause. But all four of them can’t keep their feelings quiet and set out to win her over. Till in the end they decide that since they all have feelings for Leslie, they don’t want her to choose anymore, they will share her. Things get steamy and work progresses and the project is over. Now they can be together at last. But then they are all offered a permanent position in them jobs. What is going to happen? The guys decide they are all going to quit. But Leslie beats them to it so they can keep their jobs. It all works out and they live happily ever after.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 10, 2020
Leslie has been a hard worker her whole career. She up for a promotion. Hearing that she’s missed out she gets into a bit of mischief with three guys, Robbie (the IT guru), Liam (her ex-sales partner & longtime crush) and Arthur (the French accountant who is also a bit of a ladies man) all three different divisions of her job and workplace. After playing a silly game of spin the bottle and making out with all three of these hunky guys she goes to work only to discover she’s gotten the job after all.
Now she’s just gotten the job of a lifetime and there is a massive downside. The three incredible hunks she’s managing are the three she’s kissed and there is a no dating policy at work. These three men aren’t afraid to let her know they are keen and she would love to pursue each of them but she wants to keep this job more than anything.
The best thing about this is that the relationship between Leslie and three guys is a slow build not insta-love. The guys are both friendly with each other and yet are competitive for Leslie’s affections too. They have very different ways of doing things but when the guys want her to choose between them... who will she choose or can she go for a four option - all of them. I love the way the relationships build and seem to happen organically. And I love that Leslie is the one in the place of power.
The worst part - spoiler- is that Leslie is the one at the end who makes the sacrifice rather than any of the Male characters. And while logically one vs three makes sense, it’s like a woman being put back in her place and it kind of pissed me off. I know that it’s a story but why should a woman give up her dream just to be able to be happy because she has 3 men after her?
It’s still a fun, sexy, office romance with a side of running, computer programs, office sex, French cuisine, jokes, coffee, flowers, sexy Halloween costumes, charity auctions, marathons, car sex, geeks, stress and a mutually agreeable Reverse Harem.
Now she’s just gotten the job of a lifetime and there is a massive downside. The three incredible hunks she’s managing are the three she’s kissed and there is a no dating policy at work. These three men aren’t afraid to let her know they are keen and she would love to pursue each of them but she wants to keep this job more than anything.
The best thing about this is that the relationship between Leslie and three guys is a slow build not insta-love. The guys are both friendly with each other and yet are competitive for Leslie’s affections too. They have very different ways of doing things but when the guys want her to choose between them... who will she choose or can she go for a four option - all of them. I love the way the relationships build and seem to happen organically. And I love that Leslie is the one in the place of power.
The worst part - spoiler- is that Leslie is the one at the end who makes the sacrifice rather than any of the Male characters. And while logically one vs three makes sense, it’s like a woman being put back in her place and it kind of pissed me off. I know that it’s a story but why should a woman give up her dream just to be able to be happy because she has 3 men after her?
It’s still a fun, sexy, office romance with a side of running, computer programs, office sex, French cuisine, jokes, coffee, flowers, sexy Halloween costumes, charity auctions, marathons, car sex, geeks, stress and a mutually agreeable Reverse Harem.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 28, 2019
Wow! I definitely want to be on the naughty list.Beautiful Leslie has her sights on be project !manager to a new program at work.When Gorgeous Liam she used to work sales with says the day because her printer isnt doing what it should.Liam asks Leslie to join him for lunch when she finally agrees they laugh an catch up when they realize their are both single Liam asks her out but now she knows if she gets the job she;ll be his boss so she turns I! down.Liam doesn;t understand hes been in love with her for years it never seemed to be the time.Then she doesn;t get the job she wanted when everyone shows up at her house to plan the Christmas party as they are drinking they decide to play 7mins in heaven.Robbie seems shy by when they end up in the closet the kids he gives Leslie is off the charts, then Arthur the handsome Frenchman gets Leslie in the closet an things really hear up how can she be attracted to three men each has a special quality she loves.After She ends up with Liam in the closet she;s jealous he had been there with Beth an Beth came out smiling she was jealous.Liam an Leslie almost argued when everyone was leaving Leslie wouldn;t let Liam go an they ended up having sex.There are,so many twists an turns to this story will keep you riveted until the very last page and leave you begging for more.I love the way this amazing author brings the characters to life before your eyes and makes you feel their emotions and their pain.I can hardly wait to see whats next by this multi talented author.Hot sexy and oh so good a great sexy read.
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January 18, 2022
Hot Sex Scenes good plot!
Reverse Harem is one of my favorite tropes when I want to get all hot and bothered. I will give Cassie Cole credit; she is very good at not only writing hot explicit sex scenes but also having a plot to go with them. This is a story that has some great scenes between our female lead and all of her men, there are touching moments as well as some melt your panties moments. Which puts this book at a Habanero Pepper on the pepper scale. I enjoyed a lot of the dynamics between each man and Leslie, with each man having his own personality in and out of the bedroom. Though I loved a lot of this story and found it a little more plausible than other reverse harem books that I have read I still can only rate it a 3.5 out of 5 stars. The reason being is one I cannot state without spoiling the end of the book but let me say that I wasn't all that happy with the way things playout. Although in hindsight, there are things that could have been worse about the way things ended in this particular story.
Set in an office setting that forbids Manager/Employee relationships, it is fun to see how these four characters maneuver around that particular obstacle. I would only recommend this book to those that like Reverse Harem tropes, because the sex scenes can get more than a little explicit.
I hope this helps you find your next Tantalizing Tome!
Reverse Harem is one of my favorite tropes when I want to get all hot and bothered. I will give Cassie Cole credit; she is very good at not only writing hot explicit sex scenes but also having a plot to go with them. This is a story that has some great scenes between our female lead and all of her men, there are touching moments as well as some melt your panties moments. Which puts this book at a Habanero Pepper on the pepper scale. I enjoyed a lot of the dynamics between each man and Leslie, with each man having his own personality in and out of the bedroom. Though I loved a lot of this story and found it a little more plausible than other reverse harem books that I have read I still can only rate it a 3.5 out of 5 stars. The reason being is one I cannot state without spoiling the end of the book but let me say that I wasn't all that happy with the way things playout. Although in hindsight, there are things that could have been worse about the way things ended in this particular story.
Set in an office setting that forbids Manager/Employee relationships, it is fun to see how these four characters maneuver around that particular obstacle. I would only recommend this book to those that like Reverse Harem tropes, because the sex scenes can get more than a little explicit.
I hope this helps you find your next Tantalizing Tome!
November 16, 2019
The story revolves around Leslie and three men at work who each make an impact on her life. Liam has worked with her in the past, their chemistry undeniable, but their dating schedule always out of sync. Finally they are both single at the same time, but technicalities at work throw a spanner in the works. Robbie is the adorable IT guy, with tats to die for and muscle to match. Both have been training for a December marathon, Robbie well aware of his attraction to Leslie. Arthur is the charming French finance guru that woos all the ladies in his life, but his attraction to Leslie is undeniable. Thrown together to plan and organise the annual Christmas bash, a game of Seven minutes in heaven well and truly opens Leslie's eyes to possibilities that she had never considered. Until work the next week throws them for a loop. Leslie is their new boss in an all new high pressure venture at work. With work place relationships being frowned upon, the story revolves around the conundrums and chances that the four of them find themselves in, whilst trying to meet an impossible deadline and dealing with attraction that nobody can no longer deny. An excellent read to put in your stocking.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 9, 2019
Leslie has wanted this promotion of manager to the computer systems at her company for awhile. When she learns she didn't get it she's upset but she has to keep it together because she has volunteered to help out with the Christmas party. Her company has a no dating within the company rule which is hard for her to keep because now she is working with the three men she has wanted for awhile. As they begin working things heat between them all and they end up playing a game of seven minutes in heaven after work one night. Leslie ends up kissing Robbie and Arthur but has a fight with Liam. As everyone is leaving she stops Liam and things spin out of control and they end up having sex. The next morning when she arrives for work she learns that she is now in charge of the set up team and her three men are on it too. With the new job comes a agreement of not getting romantically involved with any co-workers. Will the guys convince Leslie that their relationship is worth the risk?
This is an amazing story that once I started it I couldn't put it down. The chemistry between them all is off the charts hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
This is an amazing story that once I started it I couldn't put it down. The chemistry between them all is off the charts hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
April 13, 2020
Ch 12 reads like an employment contract. Because it is. On and on. Several points in the book get very descriptive on their jobs. Should have been edited out.
I didn't feel the connection between the characters. So what if they made out once and all work together now? There has to be something more than that to make it substantial. Without it, it just reads like porn with shallow characters.
The polyamorous relationship is contrived instead of believable. She tells Liam they can't have a relationship they've both wanted for years bc they work together and could get fired. Then she has sex with Arthur *at their office* during a company party where they could (and do) get caught. Huh? She doesn't slip down the hill of temptation, she swan dives into a pool of intentional and repeatedly stupid choices.
And who are these people that can bid thousands of dollars on a charity auction? I'm well beyond their ages and I wouldn't spend $1000, let alone... Well, you get the point.
On a good note, as overly critical as I am, I read the whole story. That counts for a lot!
The narrator was just OK. I have a personal dislike for Canadian accents (among others) and the story takes place in Pittsburgh. She often slipped into a monotone.
I didn't feel the connection between the characters. So what if they made out once and all work together now? There has to be something more than that to make it substantial. Without it, it just reads like porn with shallow characters.
The polyamorous relationship is contrived instead of believable. She tells Liam they can't have a relationship they've both wanted for years bc they work together and could get fired. Then she has sex with Arthur *at their office* during a company party where they could (and do) get caught. Huh? She doesn't slip down the hill of temptation, she swan dives into a pool of intentional and repeatedly stupid choices.
And who are these people that can bid thousands of dollars on a charity auction? I'm well beyond their ages and I wouldn't spend $1000, let alone... Well, you get the point.
On a good note, as overly critical as I am, I read the whole story. That counts for a lot!
The narrator was just OK. I have a personal dislike for Canadian accents (among others) and the story takes place in Pittsburgh. She often slipped into a monotone.
November 13, 2019
I have read every book I have found by Cassie. Her books are always steamy with a great story line. Leslie, Liam, Arthur and Robbie all work in different departments within the same company. She has known them for different lengths of time and finds herself attracted to all three. When a temporary dept is started to do a major change up in the company, she becomes their boss. Now they find themselves having to put in a lot of man hours together while fighting their attractions. A first time manager, a looming deadline and three irresistible men consume her world day and night. Will she have to choose between her job, their jobs and the emotional connection she has with each man? Wait until you see what happens when the deadline hits. This is a great holiday time story. You will not go wrong with this book or any of Cassie;s stories, especially if you like menage and RH genres. Cant wait for the next book! If you want another great holiday read try Cassies Five Alarm Christmas. The firefighters are hot & steamy to say the least
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 19, 2020
What An Amazing story, normally when you have a story with one female lead and three male leads the story already seems unimaginable, right???? Wrong, this story does this kind of relationship right. In this story I could believe it, I could believe it all working out ok, I loved each character for different reasons, and I could understand why the female lead Leslie fell for each guy. You have Liam which is the typical best friends but secretly crushing on each other for years kind of relationship. Then there is Arthur who is this sexy dirty blonde Frenchman, speaking his sexy words and just surprising her. Last but not least my favorite... Robbie,,, He's this sweet and shy man who had me swooning for days. He pushes our main character to finish what she starts . He is there for her when she's having a panic attack and he is just always there helping her anyway he can. He doesn't want to let her down, and it shows through out the story . Leslie is a great main character she just wants the best for the men and she's very sweet and determined. If you love this kind of story read this book. You will not be disappointed. Cassie Cole AMAZING!!!!!!
December 2, 2024
The set up for this book was good: she has some romantic liaisons with three of her coworkers only to have a promotion she thought she wasn’t getting dropped into her lap… and all three men were her subordinates.
I also like that they don’t immediately jump into a four way relationship. They’re all vying for her attention and realize, from working closely together, that they don’t want to make her choose. That all three would be happy sharing her.
My biggest issue with this book is that the chemistry between them was almost nonexistent. I didn’t get all hot and bothered by their interactions or their sex or by anything, really. All of the characters were just… there. Almost like the author was writing step by step instructions.
It was an enjoyable enough read but I wasn’t particularly blown away by it.
Spice: 🌶️/5
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Christmas corniness: 🎄🎄🎄/5 (they help plan a Christmas party, they spend the holidays together and participate in a bachelor auction called The Naughty List.)
Best line: “Come stick that cock down your boss’s throat. Before she changes her mind.”
Worst line: none
I also like that they don’t immediately jump into a four way relationship. They’re all vying for her attention and realize, from working closely together, that they don’t want to make her choose. That all three would be happy sharing her.
My biggest issue with this book is that the chemistry between them was almost nonexistent. I didn’t get all hot and bothered by their interactions or their sex or by anything, really. All of the characters were just… there. Almost like the author was writing step by step instructions.
It was an enjoyable enough read but I wasn’t particularly blown away by it.
Spice: 🌶️/5
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Christmas corniness: 🎄🎄🎄/5 (they help plan a Christmas party, they spend the holidays together and participate in a bachelor auction called The Naughty List.)
Best line: “Come stick that cock down your boss’s throat. Before she changes her mind.”
Worst line: none
February 15, 2021
Loved it. A happy holiday read. So many good laughs.
Of the three Cassie books I've read so far this has definitely been my favorite!
I liked Lesley a lot and the harem was a good mixture of different personalities and characters, each of them lovely and charming in their own unique way.
It covers two of the most important things in RH (imho): 1) no favorites and 2) the guys need to get along as well. Either already be best friends or become best friends throughout the story. Some friendly rivalry is fun, but no hostility or anything like that.
On a personal level the setting was also one of the more relatable ones for me since I've been working in Operations for the past 7 years and counting ... and to top that of a long long time ago I used to work for the cruise company mentioned in the bonus chapter (different route though).
Of course there were a lot of improbabilities and stuff that didn't make a whole lot of sense, but then again it's fiction, it's fantasy and we're not really reading it to be all-out logical or anything... ;)
Of the three Cassie books I've read so far this has definitely been my favorite!
I liked Lesley a lot and the harem was a good mixture of different personalities and characters, each of them lovely and charming in their own unique way.
It covers two of the most important things in RH (imho): 1) no favorites and 2) the guys need to get along as well. Either already be best friends or become best friends throughout the story. Some friendly rivalry is fun, but no hostility or anything like that.
On a personal level the setting was also one of the more relatable ones for me since I've been working in Operations for the past 7 years and counting ... and to top that of a long long time ago I used to work for the cruise company mentioned in the bonus chapter (different route though).
Of course there were a lot of improbabilities and stuff that didn't make a whole lot of sense, but then again it's fiction, it's fantasy and we're not really reading it to be all-out logical or anything... ;)
February 18, 2022
⭐️: 4/5
🌶: 7/10
Leslie is a new manager of a specialized team at work. A team that consists of three HOT men, Liam, Robbie and Arthur. Before she became their manager there may have been a game of spin the bottle played that happened to get Leslie in the closet with all three of them….. and now that she’s their manager she’s finding it hard to focus on their project and not all the naughty things she wants to do to them. This is a RH standalone.
This book was really cute and sweet with a lot of steamy scenes. It was nice having the POV of mostly Leslie with a few short chapters of the guys’ as well. I loved the dynamic of Leslie and the guys and how each one of them gave her something different and didn’t really get jealous. What started out as a competition ended with the guys agreeing they’d rather share than not have her at all. There was suspense to see if they would make their deadline as well as having to hide their office romance from each other in the beginning and everyone else. Very cute and fun story!
🌶: 7/10
Leslie is a new manager of a specialized team at work. A team that consists of three HOT men, Liam, Robbie and Arthur. Before she became their manager there may have been a game of spin the bottle played that happened to get Leslie in the closet with all three of them….. and now that she’s their manager she’s finding it hard to focus on their project and not all the naughty things she wants to do to them. This is a RH standalone.
This book was really cute and sweet with a lot of steamy scenes. It was nice having the POV of mostly Leslie with a few short chapters of the guys’ as well. I loved the dynamic of Leslie and the guys and how each one of them gave her something different and didn’t really get jealous. What started out as a competition ended with the guys agreeing they’d rather share than not have her at all. There was suspense to see if they would make their deadline as well as having to hide their office romance from each other in the beginning and everyone else. Very cute and fun story!
November 15, 2019
I volunteered to read this ARC for an honest review. I enjoyed this story about Liam, Arthur, Robbie and Leslie. They all work at the same company in Pittsburgh, Liam in sales, Robbie in IT, Arthur in finance and Leslie in operations. When a new project comes up she's applies hoping to get a managers position. When she reconnects with Liam, who she worked with for five years, both hoping to be more. Unfortunately there is a no fraternization policy in the company. This really sucks grambling Leslie gets hired as the manager of the SST department and all three men are assigned positions under her. All three guys as well as Leslie are assigned to help for the Christmas party. Things heat up between them. She's connects with each one differently. Their future depends on the completion of the project. Great HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 15, 2019
Company Policy at almost any place of business is that you – and especially if you are management -- don’t sleep with your employees. It only makes sense if you are in a position of power over their jobs, right? Yet Leslie Hill is promoted and now in charge of a team of three gorgeous men, Liam, Robbie, and Arthur, each with attributes that make them totally attractive to their boss.
With the four of them working on a project that must be completed by Christmas, and having to work long hours together to get it done on time, it is even more important that they keep things professional – no hanky-panky! Yet despite knowing all of this, with the chance they could all lose their jobs, will they be able to ignore the way they are feeling? And what will happen if they can’t?
This was a fun book and, even with a predictable story line, it pulled the reader in and gave us an enjoyable read. Grab your copy and enjoy!
With the four of them working on a project that must be completed by Christmas, and having to work long hours together to get it done on time, it is even more important that they keep things professional – no hanky-panky! Yet despite knowing all of this, with the chance they could all lose their jobs, will they be able to ignore the way they are feeling? And what will happen if they can’t?
This was a fun book and, even with a predictable story line, it pulled the reader in and gave us an enjoyable read. Grab your copy and enjoy!
November 16, 2019
I am used to this author's storylines being about wars, fighting fires, or other activities that require extreme athleticism and men of strength. This book thrusts you into a high-stress job position in which our heroine is supposed to complete a project in a very short timeline which is shortened even more by upper management. She is given 3 team members, and to her dismay finds herself attracted to each of them but unable to act because she is their boss. Cue sexual frustration. I never expected to get so involved in cheering for a team of office workers to complete an almost impossible project on time. Our beloved author managed to make this book just as exciting as one involving wars or smoke jumpers. And the characters are each so different but mesh together so well. A thoroughly enjoyable read which kept my attention from beginning to end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 25, 2019
Leslie, the perfect woman to handle her three men!
by sewsummore
Leslie had just been given the job she had worked so hard for the last couple of months. She was to be manager of her own special team and the three guys she had been attracted to were the other members of the team and had already indicated they wanted relationship with her. However having a romantic relationship with junior members of the team was forbidden due to company policies. Three men who had declared they were willing to share her with each other once the team was disbanded at the end of the project. This was a reverse harem that covered all the bases. Leslie was a highly motivated woman who made a perfect team leader and the perfect woman to handle her own personal men and keep them happy even when it meant resigning as their manager at work if it meant keeping them all permanently.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
by sewsummore
Leslie had just been given the job she had worked so hard for the last couple of months. She was to be manager of her own special team and the three guys she had been attracted to were the other members of the team and had already indicated they wanted relationship with her. However having a romantic relationship with junior members of the team was forbidden due to company policies. Three men who had declared they were willing to share her with each other once the team was disbanded at the end of the project. This was a reverse harem that covered all the bases. Leslie was a highly motivated woman who made a perfect team leader and the perfect woman to handle her own personal men and keep them happy even when it meant resigning as their manager at work if it meant keeping them all permanently.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 14, 2019
OMG THIS BOOK IS OH SO GOOD!!!!
This is a brilliant storyline of Leslie who has been made a manger of a new team. Only problem is when she was signing all the paper work that came with the job she had to declare if she had any relationships with the staff below her. Which she answered no. But in real life she had done a little something with each of them. So now she had to make it clear that nothing was going to happen while she was their Boss.
Liam, Robbie, and Arthur decided they could wait for her but they find it hard
This is a fantastic story and the banter is brilliant. The chemistry and passion between them all is so yummy it just makes you melt. They each have their own qualities that bring out the best in Leslie.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
This is a brilliant storyline of Leslie who has been made a manger of a new team. Only problem is when she was signing all the paper work that came with the job she had to declare if she had any relationships with the staff below her. Which she answered no. But in real life she had done a little something with each of them. So now she had to make it clear that nothing was going to happen while she was their Boss.
Liam, Robbie, and Arthur decided they could wait for her but they find it hard
This is a fantastic story and the banter is brilliant. The chemistry and passion between them all is so yummy it just makes you melt. They each have their own qualities that bring out the best in Leslie.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
December 1, 2019
Loved this book and how each character complimented the others in this story! Liam had wanted Leslie since they had started their job 5 years ago. When they finally get their chance, she ends up being his manager and is forbidden. Then when Arthur and Robbie end up on the Christmas planning committee with them, and then get assigned to Leslie team, things really get interesting. Each brings something to the table that just makes this team work, both in the office and out, but what will happen when team becomes a permanent part of the company instead of temporary? Loved the way that each relationship is revealed through the story. Just when you think everything is going to work out, a kink get thrown in to keep you guessing. Great Story!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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