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Bad Bosses #2
Rugged Boss
Tess
Life has thrown me for a loop.
Normally, I’ve got everything handled, but this time--between quitting school, moving in with my mom, and my stepdad’s terminal illness--I’m scrambling to keep things together.
When I get a job at a company in my field, it feels like something is finally going right.
That and the attention from my ruggedly sexy coworker… or is he my boss?
Either way, he provides a bit of pleasure in the midst of all this struggle.
But is he just a temporary diversion or can I trust him with my heart?
Rand
I always knew I’d be wealthy.
Going from trailer park kid to successful business owner should have fulfilled my every dream.
But now that I’m here, life feels kind of empty.
Until my new employee shows up with hope in her heart and pain in her eyes.
She’s smart, curvy, and deserves to be worshipped like the goddess she is.
Now, I just have to convince her that I’m here for the long run.
Life has thrown me for a loop.
Normally, I’ve got everything handled, but this time--between quitting school, moving in with my mom, and my stepdad’s terminal illness--I’m scrambling to keep things together.
When I get a job at a company in my field, it feels like something is finally going right.
That and the attention from my ruggedly sexy coworker… or is he my boss?
Either way, he provides a bit of pleasure in the midst of all this struggle.
But is he just a temporary diversion or can I trust him with my heart?
Rand
I always knew I’d be wealthy.
Going from trailer park kid to successful business owner should have fulfilled my every dream.
But now that I’m here, life feels kind of empty.
Until my new employee shows up with hope in her heart and pain in her eyes.
She’s smart, curvy, and deserves to be worshipped like the goddess she is.
Now, I just have to convince her that I’m here for the long run.
77 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 2, 2020
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Liz Fox
131 books150 followersLiz Fox writes short, sweet, steamy romances romances. They feature curvy women and the alpha men who fall in love with them. A curvy woman herself, she has a special place in her heart for happily ever afters.
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November 30, 2021
"Her gaze jerks up to meet mine, probably in response to the hint of possession in my tone. I can’t help it. She turns on all of my protective and dominating impulses."
This was a pretty good little read. I didn't understand why Rand hid the fact he was the boss so long and I don't know why Tess was so determined to hold onto her anger so one star off for that. Otherwise it's a fun story and worth the read.
This was a pretty good little read. I didn't understand why Rand hid the fact he was the boss so long and I don't know why Tess was so determined to hold onto her anger so one star off for that. Otherwise it's a fun story and worth the read.
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August 20, 2022
Surprisingly for a short story it was a little slow in the beginning. Not much happening. But it started to take off and I really ended up liking it. Steamy and sweet. And emotional. I teared up at a couple of points. There was one scene that seemed a little disjointed and out of nowhere. Then I realized it was being set up for the next book in the series. Other than that, a really good romance.
July 19, 2021
The couple: Rand and Tess
Romance genre: insta-love/office romance
Series: Bad Bosses
Length: 59 pages
Plot: Tess is having a bad time. She's had to leave college early and move back home to help her mom out; her stepfather is dying from a brain tumor, and she is having a hard time finding a job. But she encounters Rand at a coffee shop, and he tells her he thinks things will start looking up soon. See, he actually owns the company that she's interviewing with (unbeknownst to her). So of course she does get the job - and the guy! But can she forgive Rand for not being completely honest?
Character development: So Tess was a tough cookie, but I don't think I understood her anger at his "lying." He didn't tell her that , and he should have, probably right after she was hired, but I didn't think it was that big of a deal. But he certainly did a good job making up for it. Lovely grovel - I approve!
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Next book in the series: Dirty Boss
Romance genre: insta-love/office romance
Series: Bad Bosses
Length: 59 pages
Plot: Tess is having a bad time. She's had to leave college early and move back home to help her mom out; her stepfather is dying from a brain tumor, and she is having a hard time finding a job. But she encounters Rand at a coffee shop, and he tells her he thinks things will start looking up soon. See, he actually owns the company that she's interviewing with (unbeknownst to her). So of course she does get the job - and the guy! But can she forgive Rand for not being completely honest?
Character development: So Tess was a tough cookie, but I don't think I understood her anger at his "lying." He didn't tell her that , and he should have, probably right after she was hired, but I didn't think it was that big of a deal. But he certainly did a good job making up for it. Lovely grovel - I approve!
My favorite lines:
The son of a bitch keeps glancing at me over his shoulder, making sure I’m paying attention as he flirts with my woman. He rests his hand on her shoulder as he leans close to her, using his other hand to point at something. He’s practically hugging her, they’re so close, heads tilted together. Her honey brown locks mixing with his golden hair. Piss-colored is what it is. Horse piss hair.
Next book in the series: Dirty Boss
November 12, 2020
Rugged Boss is the second book in Liz Fox’s Bad Bosses series. In this steamy office romance novella, readers are introduced to Tess and Rand. She is a loving, caring, and talented young woman. He is a wealthy self-made man running his own construction company. Destiny brings these two together in a chance meeting in a coffee shop. From their first meeting, an attraction existed. Ms. Fox, once again, created intriguing and relatable characters. I enjoyed the way these primary characters grow throughout the story. She also does a great job with secondary characters like Jesse and Thayer. They help to motivate Rand to clarify his feelings for Tess. I enjoyed Ms. Fox’s skill in developing conversational and internal dialog that helps move this romance plot along. I loved the way she connected this book to the others in the series by including the Vincent Street charity event. Nice touch! This was a quick and enjoyable read. Great job, Ms. Fox.
July 24, 2020
Loved it, as I do everything by Liz Fox! First off, a sexy, possessive, rugged alpha of a man who is also a construction company boss - YUM! Second, a young lady willing to leave school, move home and find a job, and support her mother, all because the step-father she barely knows is dying - Sweet beyond words and strong to boot. I loved the dynamic between Rand and Tess, the fire and heat and caring and compassion. And I must say, I loved the cameo on Vincent Street at the end! I'm very excited to see what comes next!
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 14, 2022
Life gets better, after tragedy, and bumps along the road
I love the curvy Tess , her strength, caring for her mom, Sick stepfather. She meets a handsome guy in coffee shop, ends up telling him, looking for a job, and her mom,s situation! Has a interview for a job, what she doesn't know, is that is is for Rand' s company. Rand makes sure she gets hired, wanting her to get some breaks, feeling attraction to her.
Life has been made happier for her. I was sad reading ,how sick, stepfather was, how couldn't communicate. My heart went out to mom and Tess. At the end Rand, Tess start a new chapter in their lives, a proposal, kitten named Eva.
I love the curvy Tess , her strength, caring for her mom, Sick stepfather. She meets a handsome guy in coffee shop, ends up telling him, looking for a job, and her mom,s situation! Has a interview for a job, what she doesn't know, is that is is for Rand' s company. Rand makes sure she gets hired, wanting her to get some breaks, feeling attraction to her.
Life has been made happier for her. I was sad reading ,how sick, stepfather was, how couldn't communicate. My heart went out to mom and Tess. At the end Rand, Tess start a new chapter in their lives, a proposal, kitten named Eva.
June 20, 2025
Chefe x Funcionária
O livro não é ruim, e fiquei até bem empolgada no começo, mas eu vi muita atração e obsessão, e pouco sentimento envolvido na maior parte da história. E não curti muito que no final a Tess não contou ao Rand o que havia acontecido, só sumiu mesmo e depois ficou lá se lamentando porque ele a tinha abandonado, porque ele não a tinha procurado. Sendo que quem sumiu sem dar explicação foi ela e, em sua cabeça, o que eles tinham era temporário e tinha chegado ao fim. Rand sempre foi firme desde o começo, Tess é que ficou variando. E não gosto muito quando isso acontece. Mas pelo menos o epílogo foi bem fofo!
O livro não é ruim, e fiquei até bem empolgada no começo, mas eu vi muita atração e obsessão, e pouco sentimento envolvido na maior parte da história. E não curti muito que no final a Tess não contou ao Rand o que havia acontecido, só sumiu mesmo e depois ficou lá se lamentando porque ele a tinha abandonado, porque ele não a tinha procurado. Sendo que quem sumiu sem dar explicação foi ela e, em sua cabeça, o que eles tinham era temporário e tinha chegado ao fim. Rand sempre foi firme desde o começo, Tess é que ficou variando. E não gosto muito quando isso acontece. Mas pelo menos o epílogo foi bem fofo!
August 2, 2021
Tess is halfway to becoming an architect when she has to quit school and move back in with her mom to help with her step-dad who has terminal cancer. When she bumps into Rand getting coffee, she unloads her life on him…little does she know, Rand is her new boss and he can’t keep his hands or his mouth off of her.
This was a fun, steamy little read, and I really enjoyed both characters. The only issue I had was how often Rand told Tess she was his. While I enjoy the alpha male type, just the sheer repetition of the word “mine” drove me bonkers. Otherwise, it was great and I recommend.
This was a fun, steamy little read, and I really enjoyed both characters. The only issue I had was how often Rand told Tess she was his. While I enjoy the alpha male type, just the sheer repetition of the word “mine” drove me bonkers. Otherwise, it was great and I recommend.
July 11, 2022
They are both fighters. Rand has made it while Tess is still struggling to make ends meet. She has left school to come home and help out since her stepfather has fallen ill. She meets Rand at her favorite coffee place when she accidentally leaves her wallet at home. After a brief conversation which is all, it took for Rand to get the ball moving to change Tess's outlook on life. The more time they spend together the more determined Rand is to make his fighter his forever. This story draws you in and have you backing this delightful couple.
April 26, 2024
One of the most random instalove novellas I've ever read
cw: cancer, death
This was so random! The main storyline was the predictable instalove tropes, and those elements were... fine. But there’s a subplot about terminal cancer, as well as another character talking about cancer. Then there’s mentions of kittens randomly interspersed. The epilogue is spent getting a kitten (and look, I ADORE cats, but i don't get the weird focus on them in such a short story. I have the next story on my Kindle, but life’s too short to read another like this sorry.
cw: cancer, death
This was so random! The main storyline was the predictable instalove tropes, and those elements were... fine. But there’s a subplot about terminal cancer, as well as another character talking about cancer. Then there’s mentions of kittens randomly interspersed. The epilogue is spent getting a kitten (and look, I ADORE cats, but i don't get the weird focus on them in such a short story. I have the next story on my Kindle, but life’s too short to read another like this sorry.
June 29, 2020
Short, sweet, steamy office romance
She bought her coffee when she had forgotten her wallet. She didn't know that he was the owner of the company she was on her way to an interview at. She doesn't know that the man who befriends her technically her boss. He has never wanted anything serious but there's something different about her. This short, sweet, steamy office romance is a fun escape with a good storyline
She bought her coffee when she had forgotten her wallet. She didn't know that he was the owner of the company she was on her way to an interview at. She doesn't know that the man who befriends her technically her boss. He has never wanted anything serious but there's something different about her. This short, sweet, steamy office romance is a fun escape with a good storyline
September 1, 2022
So good! This is my first read by Liz Fox. I enjoyed it immensely and will be going back to read the first book in the series. I loved Tess and Rand's insta-love story. This is a quick and steamy read. Tess is a caring, loving, sexy heroine. Rand is the swoony, wealthy boss. Together their connection is passionate and sizzling. If you want a sweet, romantic, and sexy story with characters you can't help but love I highly recommend Rugged Boss.
February 29, 2024
OMG
This was another great read in the series that I truly enjoyed reading. It takes you into the life of Tests who gives up her dream To become an architect And drops out of college because her stepfather is dying. She takes a job so that she can help her mother out and be there for her.On the day for interview She meets a man who sees what a fighter she is and he makes things easier for her. Why u ask?
This was another great read in the series that I truly enjoyed reading. It takes you into the life of Tests who gives up her dream To become an architect And drops out of college because her stepfather is dying. She takes a job so that she can help her mother out and be there for her.On the day for interview She meets a man who sees what a fighter she is and he makes things easier for her. Why u ask?
July 14, 2024
❤😍🔥Incredible!!!!!
What a amazing book📖❤🔥!!!! It's my first book that I've read from Author Liz Fox and I have to say👏🔥❤💓!!! I loved the two main characters and how they met! It was quite adorable😉. The book beyond brilliant!!! I most definitely will be reading more books from you Author Liz Fox!!💓❤🔥👏📖!! So if you're interested in a amazing book to read look no further! 💓❤🔥📖💖💗🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🔥🔥🔥🔥
What a amazing book📖❤🔥!!!! It's my first book that I've read from Author Liz Fox and I have to say👏🔥❤💓!!! I loved the two main characters and how they met! It was quite adorable😉. The book beyond brilliant!!! I most definitely will be reading more books from you Author Liz Fox!!💓❤🔥👏📖!! So if you're interested in a amazing book to read look no further! 💓❤🔥📖💖💗🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🔥🔥🔥🔥
June 16, 2020
Great book
Enjoying this series of stories. I like reading about friends and family finding their other half in life. This book had happiness, lust and heartbreaking sadness all in one. I had an acquaintance who passed from brain cancer. It was hard seeing him deteriorate as much as he tried to fight it. Great story!
Enjoying this series of stories. I like reading about friends and family finding their other half in life. This book had happiness, lust and heartbreaking sadness all in one. I had an acquaintance who passed from brain cancer. It was hard seeing him deteriorate as much as he tried to fight it. Great story!
March 21, 2021
Great book
Rand knew he wanted Tess the minute he seen her but she didn't know who he was til they went to the construction site and Thayer said boss.
He told her the truth but then her stepdad passed away and he didn't know so she took the week off work but he showed up at the funeral.
They got their happy ever after
Rand knew he wanted Tess the minute he seen her but she didn't know who he was til they went to the construction site and Thayer said boss.
He told her the truth but then her stepdad passed away and he didn't know so she took the week off work but he showed up at the funeral.
They got their happy ever after
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June 2, 2023Tess and Rand
Cute novella - they bump into each other at a coffee shop right before her interview at his company. She has no idea it’s his company, she thinks he just works there. He basically falls instantly and he woos her. His friends tease him which is sweet.
He gets her a kitten and then proposes.
Cute novella - they bump into each other at a coffee shop right before her interview at his company. She has no idea it’s his company, she thinks he just works there. He basically falls instantly and he woos her. His friends tease him which is sweet.
He gets her a kitten and then proposes.
June 22, 2020
Rand is a supportive and heartwarming boss and Tess is an independent girl used to deal with whatever life throws at her. Jesse, a secondary character, is the one that opens Rand’s eyes to what he may loose and their story made me sigh.
February 26, 2021
Strong men brought to their knees...
In the best possible way. It's funny when these bosses think they are taking over, but in reality they are being taken over. And I can't get enough of it. Strength found in love is never a weakness.
In the best possible way. It's funny when these bosses think they are taking over, but in reality they are being taken over. And I can't get enough of it. Strength found in love is never a weakness.
October 24, 2021
Thank you, Liz Fox
I loved Tess' and Rand's story. I want the author to know that the sadder aspects do NOT lessen the reader's enjoyment of the story; on the contrary, the element of reality enriches what could have been a rather formulaic tale.
I loved Tess' and Rand's story. I want the author to know that the sadder aspects do NOT lessen the reader's enjoyment of the story; on the contrary, the element of reality enriches what could have been a rather formulaic tale.
October 25, 2021
Short & hot
Short romance. Architecture student returns to home get a job and help her mother with her dying stepfather. Hot guy helps her at coffee shop, then befriends her at work. Turns out the hot guy is her new boss. Some hot bassinets ensues.
Short romance. Architecture student returns to home get a job and help her mother with her dying stepfather. Hot guy helps her at coffee shop, then befriends her at work. Turns out the hot guy is her new boss. Some hot bassinets ensues.
August 2, 2022
Hopeless Romantic
Great story line and characters. Rand and Tess are Adorable. It’s so cute the way he falls over heels for her in just a few minutes. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
Great story line and characters. Rand and Tess are Adorable. It’s so cute the way he falls over heels for her in just a few minutes. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
October 19, 2022
great story!
The whole ‘fighter’ nonsense, every other line, got really old, really fast.
Otherwise, it was a great quick, love at first sight romance, and a nice way to spend a cold, rainy morning.
The whole ‘fighter’ nonsense, every other line, got really old, really fast.
Otherwise, it was a great quick, love at first sight romance, and a nice way to spend a cold, rainy morning.
April 12, 2024
Cute
Cute read. However, the nickname for the FMC was super lame and annoying throughout the book. I wish that author thought of something else cause it was super distracting and didn’t seem to fit of the vibe of the story.
Cute read. However, the nickname for the FMC was super lame and annoying throughout the book. I wish that author thought of something else cause it was super distracting and didn’t seem to fit of the vibe of the story.
April 12, 2024
Unexpectedly tender and an Oh so HOT read!
A determined man meets a young woman who flips his world upside down from the very beginning. I cannot wait to read more from this Author…..Yummm
A determined man meets a young woman who flips his world upside down from the very beginning. I cannot wait to read more from this Author…..Yummm
April 12, 2024
Nice, quick read!
I enjoyed this short story, though the jump from his interest to getting down to it gave me whiplash! I enjoyed what we knew of the characters, but there wasn't much description. It was as advertised and I would recommend it!
I enjoyed this short story, though the jump from his interest to getting down to it gave me whiplash! I enjoyed what we knew of the characters, but there wasn't much description. It was as advertised and I would recommend it!
April 14, 2024
insta love office romance
This books starts with Tess and Rand who accidentally meet at a coffee shop shop and then meet again when she works for him and then the tragedy gives them the proximity and we get to meet Nina at the cat rescue shop
This books starts with Tess and Rand who accidentally meet at a coffee shop shop and then meet again when she works for him and then the tragedy gives them the proximity and we get to meet Nina at the cat rescue shop
June 6, 2020
Loved this series. Highly recommend it. I’ve read 4 different series by this author and loved them all. Wasn’t sure about Maximillion but in the end he turned out ok. If you like short, sweet, with a little angst these are for you.
June 21, 2020
Adored
I adored this book. It was cute and sweet and I loved Rand. He was a wonderful book boyfriend. Great fast read.
I adored this book. It was cute and sweet and I loved Rand. He was a wonderful book boyfriend. Great fast read.
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