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“No fraternization with the bosses” was rule number one. No matter how cute he was, I couldn’t risk my job. I wouldn’t jeopardize my one chance to escape my life by dating my boss.
He was watching me. Not only was I the youngest secretary on the third floor, but Mr. Hendrix was the only man under forty in company management. I thought about his looks—the way that one lock of hair curled over his forehead, his aquiline profile, those broad shoulders—and then I shut down that train of thought.
He really was a nice guy. Why can’t I find a guy like him to whisk me away from my sucky life?
No man had ever shown me tenderness. Not one. Life with my father was hard fists and harsh words. Men outside the family either ignored me or showed unwanted attention with catcalls and roaming hands.
Occasionally, I had heard of a girl here hitting the jackpot and her boss marrying her, but most of the time the boss had his fun, and the girl got fired. That would not be me. Not this girl. No way.
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He was watching me. Not only was I the youngest secretary on the third floor, but Mr. Hendrix was the only man under forty in company management. I thought about his looks—the way that one lock of hair curled over his forehead, his aquiline profile, those broad shoulders—and then I shut down that train of thought.
He really was a nice guy. Why can’t I find a guy like him to whisk me away from my sucky life?
No man had ever shown me tenderness. Not one. Life with my father was hard fists and harsh words. Men outside the family either ignored me or showed unwanted attention with catcalls and roaming hands.
Occasionally, I had heard of a girl here hitting the jackpot and her boss marrying her, but most of the time the boss had his fun, and the girl got fired. That would not be me. Not this girl. No way.
What happens next? Don't wait to find out... Grab your copy, and start reading today!
- GenresRomance
294 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 26, 2018
174 people are currently reading
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About the author
Allison LaFleur
33 books345 followersUSA Today bestselling author of steamy romantic suspense, Allison LaFleur created of the Bachelors Incorporated series. She loves to make her characters miserable before finally allowing them to find their happily ever after.
Despite an intense, lifelong desire to create, Allison didn’t search for a job in the arts after college. Instead, she obtained a degree in photography, then set off to hike the Appalachian Trail. Her world view changed after six months away, she returned to the working world and obtained a Masters Degree in both Spanish and Elementary education--and started writing secretly at night. .
She loves books so much, that she writes both children’s books and science fiction with her son, under the names Grant Allison and Grayson Walker.
When she's not reading, writing, or spinning tales with her teenager, Allison spends time relaxing at her home in the Florida Keys, where she searches for the green flash, and is constantly entertained by two fuzzy yorkie pups.
You can find Allison at www.allisonlafleur.com, or email her at allison@allisonlafleur.com
Follow Allison on Amazon:
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Despite an intense, lifelong desire to create, Allison didn’t search for a job in the arts after college. Instead, she obtained a degree in photography, then set off to hike the Appalachian Trail. Her world view changed after six months away, she returned to the working world and obtained a Masters Degree in both Spanish and Elementary education--and started writing secretly at night. .
She loves books so much, that she writes both children’s books and science fiction with her son, under the names Grant Allison and Grayson Walker.
When she's not reading, writing, or spinning tales with her teenager, Allison spends time relaxing at her home in the Florida Keys, where she searches for the green flash, and is constantly entertained by two fuzzy yorkie pups.
You can find Allison at www.allisonlafleur.com, or email her at allison@allisonlafleur.com
Follow Allison on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Allison-LaFleu... to hear about new releases or sign up for her reader group at http://allisonlafleur.com.
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November 30, 2018
This is a deviation from your normal billionaire romance. The book starts with a harrowing experience of violence in an extremely poverty-stricken apartment. It touches on the subject of a dysfunctional physically abusive alcoholic father and his wife and nine children. Our female lead character is Lena. She is the eldest of nine siblings and tries to keep everyone safe from her father. There is hardly ever any food for the children. There is no money for clothing and the family lives in constant fear. Lena is determined to educate herself out of her poverty and pain. She is intelligent, witty and resourceful. She is going to night school to earn a degree in Computer Science and a minor in business. She works full time in a secretarial pool. When Noah Hendrix becomes part of the company, he needs a secretary. Lena is tapped for the position. Noah is the male lead character. He leads a life of privilege and never wants for anything. He is a brilliant business man. Along with his partner John, they open H&A Biotech. They are working on a life changing process to treat leukemia at the cellular level. Noah's father is a state senator and his mother wants him to follow in his footsteps. She has setup an arranged marriage with the daughter of a well-connected friend. Noah does not want to be married, but does not go against his mother. The story covers the budding romance between Lena and Noah. Lena is no fool. She knows Noah is engaged against his will but hopes that he will break the engagement to be with her. Her father kicks her out of the apartment and Noah rescues her. He takes her to his apartment to live. They get along extremely well at work and home. Then the unthinkable happens to Lena and now her responsibility has doubles. Also her father is extorting money from Noah. Then everything comes crashing down around Lena and she refuses to stay with Noah one more minute. She returns to her parents and her father does not give her a warm welcome. When Noah's parents are murdered, killed in their limo by a bomb, he falls apart. I am glad this story takes on tough subject matters and deals with it humanly and realistically. It is a quiet reminder that no matter what one may think of themselves, there is always someone worse off. An excellent read and I do recommend it. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 28, 2018
Hannah was laid off her job a couple of months ago and isn’t having any luck finding another job. She is about to get evicted from her apartment here at Christmas and her mother calls to tell her she has cancer so she packs up everything and flys back to Wyoming. Noah her brothers best friend picks her up at the airport and he sure has changed into a real handsome man but she can’t have feelings for him as he has only seen her as a little sister but she sure is getting some heated looks from him. Noah has been in love with Hannah since they were kids but could she feel the same way. Wonderful book and characters and one book you can’t put down.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 26, 2018
This book was quite interesting. Noah was born to rich parents who pretty much controlled his life (or tried to). Lena was born poor and had a bum father who liked to use his fists on his family especially his wife. Lena got a job as a secretary to Noah and they started sleeping together even though he was engaged to another (his mother arranged it). Lena got pregnant and got fired, moved back home..... Things really got interesting then. Her father went off the rails and did something horrific, and once Lena found out, she turned him in. I just kept reading (couldn't put it down) to see what would happen next.
November 28, 2018
The underlying story is not easy to read but shows a side of life more often than not ignored especially in romance novels. This is what makes Lena the sometimes strong and sometimes vulnerable person she is. Noah is also in part sure of his own mind and in part under his mother’s thumb. Can their chemistry and attraction survive the pressure put on both of them and make it possible for them to make a life together.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 15, 2018
Well written story with a nice storyline and plot. I like that the characters and how they develop.
A passionate and emotional read with twists. Enjoyable and recommendable.
It is written in dual POV which gives the reader much more of the thoughts and feelings of the main characters. The story is relatable and believable and that makes it better. I enjoyed reading every chapter. It is heartwarm and has a mix of drama, realisation, love, twists, emotions and passion in it.
A story about seeing what is right in front of you. To take what fate presents to you.
A passionate and emotional read with twists. Enjoyable and recommendable.
It is written in dual POV which gives the reader much more of the thoughts and feelings of the main characters. The story is relatable and believable and that makes it better. I enjoyed reading every chapter. It is heartwarm and has a mix of drama, realisation, love, twists, emotions and passion in it.
A story about seeing what is right in front of you. To take what fate presents to you.
November 30, 2018
A great read
I found this book upsetting in that Lena's father could continue to abuse his family without going to jail. He was evil and this book let that man off. I was also upset with Noah,he let Lena go when he knew she was pregnant. The beautiful part of this book was Lena strength and unwillingness to give up. The lovemaking was off the charts. I was unsure why John's wife ran away and not allow Noah to help them..
I found this book upsetting in that Lena's father could continue to abuse his family without going to jail. He was evil and this book let that man off. I was also upset with Noah,he let Lena go when he knew she was pregnant. The beautiful part of this book was Lena strength and unwillingness to give up. The lovemaking was off the charts. I was unsure why John's wife ran away and not allow Noah to help them..
November 30, 2018
This was an interesting, well written read. It was a heartwarming story. Lena is a strong, smart driven character. She meets Noah who is privileged, being preened for a political career, unhappy with events in his life. When they meet the connection is strong. Life happens and things get complicated. Will they be able to have their hea or will family and other issues get in their way. I recommend it to all. I received it from booksprout and voluntarily left my review.
November 1, 2020
This novel had a lot of good moments, a lot of sweet moments; BUT it also had lot of just okay moments and just a sliver of the romance that the title implied. However, even though there were times when it would lull, I never pondered choosing another novel for immediately something would grab my attention again. There was always something slightly spicy or mysterious which would reel me back in to stick by the side of this author. In the end, though, I'm glad I finished reading this novel.
November 27, 2018
Noah and Lenas story was mixed emotions for me. Sometimes I loved Noah, sometimes I disliked him a lot. Even though it was emotional I felt I really got to learn the characters depth. I highly recommend this author.
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 29, 2018
The fourth book in The Lost Billionaires series and I know I want to read the next book. Noah needs to see what is right in front of his face. I want to know what happens in Mark and Mason as they get older. I would recommend this series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 4, 2018
This is the 3rd book I’ve read written by Allison LaFleur; she has done a good job at writing a good book. I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
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December 14, 2018I absolutely loved this book and was honored to have been able to read and review. It was such a phenomenal read and had amazing characters as well as an amazing story line. I just couldn't get enough of it and once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. I recommend that you read it.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 15, 2018
An interesting well written heartwarming romance story. The characters are strong, likable, and they have good chemisty. It has a wonderful intriguing storyline with great twists and turns, drama, family and other issues creating obstacles to keep them from their HEA.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 19, 2020
Noah
Sure took Noah long enough to grow a backbone. Sad he lost his parents and for that to realize he loved Lena so much. even worse it was her father that blew up the place, killing his parents. The company he was joining with sucked from the very beginning, especially Mrs Buckingham.
Sure took Noah long enough to grow a backbone. Sad he lost his parents and for that to realize he loved Lena so much. even worse it was her father that blew up the place, killing his parents. The company he was joining with sucked from the very beginning, especially Mrs Buckingham.
November 29, 2018
The book is a good romance read. The characters are good, likable, and they have good chemistry. The story is a heartwarming read.
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 29, 2018
This is a wonderful heart warming story! I was captivated by not only the story-line but the characters themselves. I loved Lena and Noah!! Great chemistry!! Very intriguing with some great twists and turns. I look forward to reading Ryder's story!!
April 15, 2020
A sweet clean romance that captures your heart and holds tight it left me with feel good vibes well after I finished reading
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.
July 26, 2020
Great book
I really enjoyed this book even though it felt out of order for me. I like to read from the beginning and I felt like this should have been first...but with dating that I still really enjoyed it. Noah definately has a need to help everyone thing.
I really enjoyed this book even though it felt out of order for me. I like to read from the beginning and I felt like this should have been first...but with dating that I still really enjoyed it. Noah definately has a need to help everyone thing.
November 30, 2018
This book was gripping, well written & the chemistry between the characters sizzled throughout this wonderful read.
Well done Allison. I look forward to more!
Well done Allison. I look forward to more!
December 11, 2018
An intriguing heartwarming romantic story, it is suspenseful with twists and turns. Amazing chemistry with the characters. It is written well. I liked reading the book and a pleasure to review it.
December 15, 2018
I loved Noah and Hannah's story; brothers best friend, long term crush turned love on his part! This is my honest review of a voluntarily read ARC
April 21, 2019
Loved It
I loved getting to know Noah and what made him into the man he is - and how he loved Lena which brought us Kinsey
I loved getting to know Noah and what made him into the man he is - and how he loved Lena which brought us Kinsey
January 18, 2020
This book told the story of Kinsley parents so it should have been the first in the series
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September 22, 2023Amz Purch. Sept. 21, 2023
February 4, 2021
Another great book in this series
July 23, 2019
Could have been a better book
I have mixed feelings about this book for two reasons. I loved reading how Noah and Lena met and fell in love. However, I feel like this should have been the first book, instead of book four. I thought this was going to be a book where Noah would get his happily ever after and by reading the other books first, we know that doesn’t happen. How did Lena die? Will Noah ever met someone and fall in love again? I gave this book 4 stars because I’ve enjoyed reading about the guys Noah mentored, but I’m really disappointed with the content of this book. Also, needs to be edited again.
I have mixed feelings about this book for two reasons. I loved reading how Noah and Lena met and fell in love. However, I feel like this should have been the first book, instead of book four. I thought this was going to be a book where Noah would get his happily ever after and by reading the other books first, we know that doesn’t happen. How did Lena die? Will Noah ever met someone and fall in love again? I gave this book 4 stars because I’ve enjoyed reading about the guys Noah mentored, but I’m really disappointed with the content of this book. Also, needs to be edited again.
July 28, 2019
Noah & Lena
Not sure why this isn't the first book in the series. Noah is the scion of a wealthy family being groomed to follow in his father's political footsteps. While trying to find the courage to stand up to his family, he meets Lena one of the secretaries at a company he acquired. They start a relationship and Noah must decide whether to be his own man. The story also introduces the men featured in the other books.
Not sure why this isn't the first book in the series. Noah is the scion of a wealthy family being groomed to follow in his father's political footsteps. While trying to find the courage to stand up to his family, he meets Lena one of the secretaries at a company he acquired. They start a relationship and Noah must decide whether to be his own man. The story also introduces the men featured in the other books.
July 28, 2019
Great
I have loved reading these books hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I have x x x
I have loved reading these books hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I have x x x
September 17, 2019
Noah (Bachelors Incorporated Book 4)
It was great reading about how It all started. I enjoyed reading Noah's story. Seeing how wonderful a man he was.
It was great reading about how It all started. I enjoyed reading Noah's story. Seeing how wonderful a man he was.
May 29, 2025
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I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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