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Taming The CEO Beast
''You'll be working for one of the city's richest CEOs, a man with a terribly demanding reputation, but he is also one of our best clients so we try to send only our best to accommodate his personnel requests. ''
So the job, the agency boss warned, was not for the thin skinned, which was why the remuneration was so high!
Well she wasn't kidding. His nickname whispered within the office walls and amongst his clients was the BEAST!
And guess what? He was. A snarly, arrogant, angry, slab of hard muscles and sinew, who barked out orders like he was still in the military.
I hated men like that, but I could really use the extra money to give my dying dad the life he deserved.
I'd just have to find a way to stay out of the beast's way as much as possible, Not only because he routinely turned the atmosphere blue with his yelling, but because of the way my skin burned when he accidentally brushed against it.
Wandering lips and racing pulses in office environments usually spelled disaster so I made my no frills, no deviations plan. Get paid and keep hating the beast... until we were sharing a hotel, having drinks at the bar, and he opened a door into his soul.
The plan flew out of the window. Tonight, I was gonna find out if he was a beast in bed too...
A full length CEO office romance.
So the job, the agency boss warned, was not for the thin skinned, which was why the remuneration was so high!
Well she wasn't kidding. His nickname whispered within the office walls and amongst his clients was the BEAST!
And guess what? He was. A snarly, arrogant, angry, slab of hard muscles and sinew, who barked out orders like he was still in the military.
I hated men like that, but I could really use the extra money to give my dying dad the life he deserved.
I'd just have to find a way to stay out of the beast's way as much as possible, Not only because he routinely turned the atmosphere blue with his yelling, but because of the way my skin burned when he accidentally brushed against it.
Wandering lips and racing pulses in office environments usually spelled disaster so I made my no frills, no deviations plan. Get paid and keep hating the beast... until we were sharing a hotel, having drinks at the bar, and he opened a door into his soul.
The plan flew out of the window. Tonight, I was gonna find out if he was a beast in bed too...
A full length CEO office romance.
278 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 19, 2022
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November 9, 2022
At first, I didn’t completely hate the book. It was whatever—even though I was annoyed with how much description there was. We would literally get a step by step ritual of what the character was doing... for it not to be even relevant. I skimmed PAGES of useless information. There was even chapters/scenes dedicated to these descriptions.
But still, at that point, I was considering a 3 star rating. Until I hit 30% or so.
We’re going to do jot notes, so I can try to calmly list what’s wrong with this book.
1. Lisa is way too good at being a secretary. I’m sorry, but she made no mistakes at all for a month, and I find that completely unrealistic—but what was worse? The MOMENT she makes a “mistake”, she gets fired. This is why you set low expectations lol.
2. He FIRED HER BECAUSE HE WAS ATTRACTED TO HER? I’m sorry, but what? How is that her problem? Yes, I know this is a CEO boss relationship, but I’m so dumbfounded. I’ve never read a book where someone gets fired because of the MAN’S feelings. Maybe learn how to control your emotions and be professional. Or??? Don’t punish her at all?? For your feelings???
3. Their “attraction” for each other came out of no where. Literally. One chapter she respects him as a boss, the next one, she’s getting off at the image of him. Vice versa was him. He literally said how good of a secretary she was/saw her as a good employee. Occasionally he thought she was attractive, but he quickly shot it down until suddenly “she makes him lose control”?? what control?????
4. When he fires her, I’m happy she’s threatening to bring a lawyer into this but LMAO?? Tell me how within a few chapters, her DAD calls and thanks him for offering her a job/saving her years ago, AND THEN SHE CALLS and thanks him for the opportunity??
5. “Oh by the way you probably don’t remember me but you saved me 10 years ago” almost quoting this. And it was so cringey during the phone call. Like, now it seems like youre telling him because you want your job back??? I dont understand why she told him AT ALL. Not only that I still don’t understand why she didn’t tell him right away. Or, I wish she didn’t tell him, and he found out himself.
6. HE ASKS HER TO BE HIS FAKE GIRLFRIEND. Where is the rationality in this. THIS is where my 3 stars went to 1. The audacity of this man. The lack of brain cells of the FMC. I know I’m being harsh, but the fact that when Axel offered her money, SHE SAID NO? take the money. He just fired YOU because of HIS emotions, and youre not gonna take the money?? Maybe I’m petty. Maybe I hold a grudge, but the fact there is NO grovelling on his part, when he KNOWS it was wrong to fire her is beyond me. And that she accepted his offer so easily. I cannot.
7. How quick they got together during their “fake relationship” is almost laughable. Her saying “I’m not like other girls” was gag inducing. Her wishing he meant it when he said “he loves her” is again, HILARIOUS.
8. I’m going to assume Bethany is Axel’s age. So, I let out a snort when, I’m not even kidding, RUNS AWAY when she’s confronted on putting her hands on the FMC.
9. Also, when he gave her job back, I wish she wouldn’t have shown up. Again, I am still entirely bitter and hate the MMC. And this is nothing against “mean” MMC’s. I LOVE a grumpy guy—but there’s a difference between being justifiably grumpy/mean, and whatever Axel is. He’s entitled and just annoys me.
10. You’re telling me. When axel rehired her. And they were still fooling around outside and inside of work. He never told her. They were actually dating? — how is it that he wanted her to be his girlfriend the moment they hooked up, but told her, what? A month or two later? AFTER SHE WAS ALMOST SA-ED?
11. Lisa, honey, while I understand some mother in laws can be completely terrible, you shouldnt say her hating you “doesn’t bother you” unless you actually TRIED to build a relationship with her. It’s natural to WANT a good relationship with your partners family. And Axel, maybe try putting your mother in her place, for the love of god. I don’t know how he has a “good relationship” with her when she doesn’t respect his boundaries and treats someone he loves with such disgust. And the talk of children is hilarious during this whole situation.
12. I believe any victim with SA should not be judged for their decisions, but I do question the logic in not charging her abuser, so he wouldn’t charge Axel for beating him up, AFTER he saved Lisa from SA. In the eyes of the court, Axels behaviour should be seen as justifiable and within reason to restrain the abuser.
13. His mom confuses me. One day she’s ignoring her existence but the moment she learns Lisa donated her hair for charity, she’s a “sensible partner”
14. Bethany’s character is straight from a cliche book from 2010. Her desperation and obsession for Axel is both comical and embarrassing for all women. I haven’t read a stereotypical second lead female character in years.
15. The most hilarious thing ever. She was planning on leaving. Without telling Axel. Without telling him she was pregnant with HIS baby. WHY you might ask? Because she thought he didn’t love her. I’m sorry, but in any universe, how is that a justifiable reason to quit work, hop out of the state and raise a kid alone because you THINK he doesn’t love you. Even IF he didn’t, that’s his baby, and he deserves the right to know.
16. Lastly: what the actual hell happened to her dad. We never figured out what was the magical illness, but he just went to a fancy clinic and came out better? I.... no words.
Overall, the couple didn’t meet (or reunite) until the 20% mark. First kiss/sex around the 50%. After that, it was just them in a relationship but not really a relationship because neither confirmed anything. But they’ve been in love with each other since the 50% mark. Literally no drama in their relationship besides the sudden “oh you don’t love me” but that was resolved within a page. She was also kidnapped, but found her so easily that it lost its impact.
This book has taken the light from me. I feel dull. Destroyed. Broken.
I need rest after this. Goodbye.
May 7, 2023
It's about a 2.6 for me but I'm rounding down because of its high rating. I'm all about a jerk ceo and a sweetheart, but a lot of this falls flat. The first half was ok when he was growly and she is an efficient assistant. But then his character and immaturity is just not attractive. And she likes him so much she's just sweetness and light even though he's an ass. And this makes him like her even more. first 45% was fine. Not great, but enjoyable. At 60% it's getting inane. And now that I'm done I'll say the first half was better than the 2nd half
April 8, 2023
This is another Iona Rose book I could not put down. It was to the point that I ignore all my other books in favor of this one. The pacing moved quickly, so the romance was a fast one. But I liked the speed. I wasn't bored. And even though we had the CEO/employee/millionaire trope, I liked the addition of the military man personality and the backstory between the two of them. It made for some interesting plot developments--one which I didn't see coming.
I read through some of the reviews that had issues with the book. I'll be honest: they had some valid points. As I said previously, the romance was rushed in favor of pacing. It was tropey (every CEO book is; like, there isn't an original plot in any of them...ANY of them). BUUUUUT this was one of those ones where the entertainment value outshined any issues for me, which is why it got the five star rating. If you like this trope/subgenre, you'll most likely enjoy the book. If you don't read much romance or haven't read much from this type of romance, I can see where you'll have problems. But, if you're like me and the CEO/billionaire bug bit you for some odd reason, then you'll probably love it.
I read through some of the reviews that had issues with the book. I'll be honest: they had some valid points. As I said previously, the romance was rushed in favor of pacing. It was tropey (every CEO book is; like, there isn't an original plot in any of them...ANY of them). BUUUUUT this was one of those ones where the entertainment value outshined any issues for me, which is why it got the five star rating. If you like this trope/subgenre, you'll most likely enjoy the book. If you don't read much romance or haven't read much from this type of romance, I can see where you'll have problems. But, if you're like me and the CEO/billionaire bug bit you for some odd reason, then you'll probably love it.
October 24, 2022
Very tender and hot, a bit melodramatic
I liked the characters, although long enough, Axel isn't very honest with himself about his feelings and Lisa is a little too perfect because she and Axel are bound by a heavy past when she was a teenager .
The story has several hot scenes and a lot of twists and turns, maybe a little too much at times, but it's still a very good romance, with no downtime.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
I liked the characters, although long enough, Axel isn't very honest with himself about his feelings and Lisa is a little too perfect because she and Axel are bound by a heavy past when she was a teenager .
The story has several hot scenes and a lot of twists and turns, maybe a little too much at times, but it's still a very good romance, with no downtime.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
October 17, 2022
This is a tough one to review. The tropes are there, except added in is the defenceless woman that I couldn’t reconcile with the FMCs toughness in standing up to the acerbic boss. The heroine in need of rescuing when she has shown realities e in so many other ways, especially in surviving the prologue was troubling for me. YMMV.
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.
October 23, 2022
This book grabbed me from the get go and was such a rollercoaster of emotions that I couldn't put it down. This made for a quick read and I wasn't disappointed.
I'm sure like me, you'll enjoy the chemistry between Lisa and Axel which is evident from the first moment that they met. Unbeknownst to them at that time, they were destined to meet again and to be together.
Axel is a military man and therefore a strong, arrogant, alpha male who's a beast to work for and definitely more than a little rough around the edges. After the death of his father, he inherits the family security business which he has taken from struggling to a thriving company with a solid future for growth. However, after his PA retires he goes through assistants as often as he changes his socks. So he's now in need of number twenty-seven. Despite the ten years since he rescued her, a young blond woman still haunts his thoughts and he hopes that her and her father are doing well.
After her mother's death Lisa only has her father and has taken temp jobs which she can work remotely whilst caring for him and seeking the medical diagnosis needed to make him well again. Will money tight and her small jewellery business only being little more than a hobby, she is in need of a more permanent job to support herself and her father. After sending wishes to the soldier who rescued her ten years ago for the same again, she receives a call which gives her hope. However, after finding out the details of the position, can she be the one to stay the course and tame the CEO beast who is impossible to work for?
The moment she sets eyes on her new boss, she recognises him as her rescuer but will he remember her?
Can Lisa be the one to tame the beast? Why does Alex have growing protective feelings for this woman, who he is sure he has has meet before?
I thoroughly enjoyed this well written story especially the softening of Axel and how Lisa stands up to him whilst she slowly weaves her way into his life and affection.
Another great well written read from Iona with strong, likeable characters making for a compelling read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I'm sure like me, you'll enjoy the chemistry between Lisa and Axel which is evident from the first moment that they met. Unbeknownst to them at that time, they were destined to meet again and to be together.
Axel is a military man and therefore a strong, arrogant, alpha male who's a beast to work for and definitely more than a little rough around the edges. After the death of his father, he inherits the family security business which he has taken from struggling to a thriving company with a solid future for growth. However, after his PA retires he goes through assistants as often as he changes his socks. So he's now in need of number twenty-seven. Despite the ten years since he rescued her, a young blond woman still haunts his thoughts and he hopes that her and her father are doing well.
After her mother's death Lisa only has her father and has taken temp jobs which she can work remotely whilst caring for him and seeking the medical diagnosis needed to make him well again. Will money tight and her small jewellery business only being little more than a hobby, she is in need of a more permanent job to support herself and her father. After sending wishes to the soldier who rescued her ten years ago for the same again, she receives a call which gives her hope. However, after finding out the details of the position, can she be the one to stay the course and tame the CEO beast who is impossible to work for?
The moment she sets eyes on her new boss, she recognises him as her rescuer but will he remember her?
Can Lisa be the one to tame the beast? Why does Alex have growing protective feelings for this woman, who he is sure he has has meet before?
I thoroughly enjoyed this well written story especially the softening of Axel and how Lisa stands up to him whilst she slowly weaves her way into his life and affection.
Another great well written read from Iona with strong, likeable characters making for a compelling read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 22, 2022
Sometimes you meet people in passing but fate has decided it isn’t your time yet, so it is just a meeting in passing. Axel sexy as all get out beast (shhh what he is called) is home for his father’s service on leave from the military while on leave he saves a young girl’s life and life continues on that path. Fast forward ten years retired from the military, running his father’s company with a reputation proceeding him of being a beast in the business world, a grump, a workaholic who expects perfection from everyone that works with him and never in a million years would he have thought the girl he saved so many years ago would cross his path. Lisa intelligent, works to take care of her father after losing her mother never thinking she would meet the man who saved her until she accepts a temp. job working for a boss rumored to be unbearable to work with/for but without this job she is barley hanging on so she will make sure she gets along but never did she expect it would be her savior. Neither of them remembers the other well not really although they know on some level they have met, and he is intrigued by her because he has been through a few temp. workers and they either all quit/ don’t know the job/ or just plain lazy but her she doesn’t mind working. The attraction is intense and the magnetic pull can’t be ignored nor can the feeling that they have met before in a past life and the more they work together the stronger the pull between them grows but when the truth is revealed where will it leave them, will her father get better, is really that horrible of a boss, and can they both find happiness after so much loss?.
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.
January 15, 2023
This book hits all the stereo types. EXCEPT for CEO Beast. lol. He is given incompetent secretary/PA from a hiring agency. Repeatedly. Keeps using the same service, mind you. Every time. Along comes Lisa, who hasn't really done a job like this before, but nails it. Because she isn't incompetent and uses her brain. But she isn't just good at her job. She is the sunshine lady, who everyone loves, who runs the office like she was born to it.
From this point on, Axel, our beast, is not a beast, and is very quickly falling under her spell.
The writing wasn't bad. No errors in grammar or anything. I just didn't care for the story itself. I felt like she was too perfect. Like he was too nice to be a grump. I feel like the author has NO IDEA how long hair takes to grow. I feel like a person who completely shaves their head in highschool will not have hair down past their butt before they are 22. Cause you know, hair doesn't do that!
Also, the book was mildly boring, and I only finished it because I'm trying to read more. I could have walked away very easily. This one didn't grab me, at all.
From this point on, Axel, our beast, is not a beast, and is very quickly falling under her spell.
The writing wasn't bad. No errors in grammar or anything. I just didn't care for the story itself. I felt like she was too perfect. Like he was too nice to be a grump. I feel like the author has NO IDEA how long hair takes to grow. I feel like a person who completely shaves their head in highschool will not have hair down past their butt before they are 22. Cause you know, hair doesn't do that!
Also, the book was mildly boring, and I only finished it because I'm trying to read more. I could have walked away very easily. This one didn't grab me, at all.
October 21, 2022
What a rollercoaster ride! Axel is on leave from the military to head to his fathers funeral. He never expects to save a young girls life that night, but he never forgot her. Ten years later he has taken over his father's company and has earned a reputation as impossible to work for. Lisa is spending her time working and taking care of her sick father. She thought losing her mother was the worst time in her life, but juggling her life right now comes a close 2nd. Her only hope is a temp job with a temperamental boss. The moment she meets her boss, Axel, she feels like she has met him before. She intrigues Axel because she is the first temp to actually do her job and put up with him. He can't help his growing feelings for her, especially when he feels like he should know her. I love watching their story unfold, how she stands up to him and makes him re think his life. Then when they realize their shared past...no spoilers...just grab it! You won't regret it! I received this ARC from Bad Boy Updates.
February 27, 2023
Great Book
When I read the prologue from Axle’s perspective I adored him and his big heart with what he was thinking when he looked around the diner.
Then fast forward 10 years and he meets Lisa again only this time those 10 years have turned him in to an angry beast of a CEO and he doesn’t realise who she is when she starts working as his PA.
She is great at her job and all his other staff love her and he is starting to have feelings for her but then he treats her so badly and I just wanted to shake him.
However we realise he still has that big heart and soon love is in the air, I disliked his mother in every meeting until that office conversation and even though it’s discussed about Bethany I really what to know the outcome of what she did to Lisa.
I also loved her Dad and Nora and was so happy with how their relationship turned out and his health improved.
Great love story with a little bit of angst with two loveable characters who find their HEA.
When I read the prologue from Axle’s perspective I adored him and his big heart with what he was thinking when he looked around the diner.
Then fast forward 10 years and he meets Lisa again only this time those 10 years have turned him in to an angry beast of a CEO and he doesn’t realise who she is when she starts working as his PA.
She is great at her job and all his other staff love her and he is starting to have feelings for her but then he treats her so badly and I just wanted to shake him.
However we realise he still has that big heart and soon love is in the air, I disliked his mother in every meeting until that office conversation and even though it’s discussed about Bethany I really what to know the outcome of what she did to Lisa.
I also loved her Dad and Nora and was so happy with how their relationship turned out and his health improved.
Great love story with a little bit of angst with two loveable characters who find their HEA.
July 18, 2023
Wow!
## Stellar read. SPOILERS BELOW! *** I thought this was going to be an easy breezy read. Uh NOT. It was quite emotional and I admit I needed a few tissues. I could not put this down. I stayed up all night reading this, needing to know what would happen next. Lisa and Axel had fabulous chemistry and an undeniable connection. Was I surprised that Lisa would forgive him so easily after he fired her? Indeed I was. I would've told him to take a hike. Especially because he was asking her for a huge favor. After the way her treated her? Not bloody likely. However, it's fiction so I had to suspend my disbelief. Anyway, what followed was the beginning of a fun and sexy relationship. Although again I was surprised how horrible Axel's mom treated Lisa. Mother or not, the disrespect is unacceptable. There was some time jumping which I don't usually care for, but this author made it work. I will definitely be reading this again.
## Stellar read. SPOILERS BELOW! *** I thought this was going to be an easy breezy read. Uh NOT. It was quite emotional and I admit I needed a few tissues. I could not put this down. I stayed up all night reading this, needing to know what would happen next. Lisa and Axel had fabulous chemistry and an undeniable connection. Was I surprised that Lisa would forgive him so easily after he fired her? Indeed I was. I would've told him to take a hike. Especially because he was asking her for a huge favor. After the way her treated her? Not bloody likely. However, it's fiction so I had to suspend my disbelief. Anyway, what followed was the beginning of a fun and sexy relationship. Although again I was surprised how horrible Axel's mom treated Lisa. Mother or not, the disrespect is unacceptable. There was some time jumping which I don't usually care for, but this author made it work. I will definitely be reading this again.
November 11, 2022
Iona Rose has created another great love story, beautifully written!
A young soldier on his way to bury his father ended up rescuing a twelve year old girl from a kidnapper robber came full circle ten years later. Axel rescued Lisa and in his heart all he wanted was to save the little girl life never thinking he would ever see her again and fall in love with her. Lisa was taking care of her invalid father and they were struggling financially. Her dad wanted to give up but Lisa would let him. She ended up working at VSS as Axel Vance twenty-seventh PA. She recognized him as the soldier who had rescued her by his blue eyes and the crescent moon scar over his left eye. Lisa won over his staff and Axel because she was Abe to tame and change the CEO beast. So many emotions when reading this book but it is good and worth recommending.
A young soldier on his way to bury his father ended up rescuing a twelve year old girl from a kidnapper robber came full circle ten years later. Axel rescued Lisa and in his heart all he wanted was to save the little girl life never thinking he would ever see her again and fall in love with her. Lisa was taking care of her invalid father and they were struggling financially. Her dad wanted to give up but Lisa would let him. She ended up working at VSS as Axel Vance twenty-seventh PA. She recognized him as the soldier who had rescued her by his blue eyes and the crescent moon scar over his left eye. Lisa won over his staff and Axel because she was Abe to tame and change the CEO beast. So many emotions when reading this book but it is good and worth recommending.
December 25, 2022
Axel & Lisa
Totally loved this book. Axel was on his way to his fathers funeral, it had already been a long drive so he stopped at a roadside diner. There were only a few other people there - an elderly couple, an engaged couple and another couple with their child.
Lisa was 12 at the time and Axel was 22. Things went wrong when a man entered the diner looking to rob the place. That's where things go very badly and Lisa's mom winds up shot and killed and the man attempts to kidnap Lisa. That is until Axel steps in and tackles the guy catching him by surprise.
Fast forward 10 years later and Lisa reluctantly takes a job through an agency for a known difficult CEO who has gone through 26 personal assistants in a year. Their story is a slow burn with a couple of speed bumps and some hiccups but worth the read.
Totally loved this book. Axel was on his way to his fathers funeral, it had already been a long drive so he stopped at a roadside diner. There were only a few other people there - an elderly couple, an engaged couple and another couple with their child.
Lisa was 12 at the time and Axel was 22. Things went wrong when a man entered the diner looking to rob the place. That's where things go very badly and Lisa's mom winds up shot and killed and the man attempts to kidnap Lisa. That is until Axel steps in and tackles the guy catching him by surprise.
Fast forward 10 years later and Lisa reluctantly takes a job through an agency for a known difficult CEO who has gone through 26 personal assistants in a year. Their story is a slow burn with a couple of speed bumps and some hiccups but worth the read.
July 17, 2023
This book could have been more.
I believe this book could have been stretched to 2 or even 3 books or the book could have just been longer overall. The story line I think is great but I feel like the book was rushed. Every time something happened in the book it was like a summary of each scene rather than a scene being played out. Every time I thought there would be some interaction it followed with a few days later, some weeks later, after this event, after that event. And at first I thought the book was working up to something super exciting but even that happened so fast. It made it frustrating to read and it made it felt like I just read a synopsis of what the book was about. As stated the story is good but it could have been longer to help accommodate everything that happened in the book and allow for more flow.
I believe this book could have been stretched to 2 or even 3 books or the book could have just been longer overall. The story line I think is great but I feel like the book was rushed. Every time something happened in the book it was like a summary of each scene rather than a scene being played out. Every time I thought there would be some interaction it followed with a few days later, some weeks later, after this event, after that event. And at first I thought the book was working up to something super exciting but even that happened so fast. It made it frustrating to read and it made it felt like I just read a synopsis of what the book was about. As stated the story is good but it could have been longer to help accommodate everything that happened in the book and allow for more flow.
October 24, 2022
So far no PA since Beatrice (the PA his father hired) retired has lasted longer than one month, under the demands of Axel. Is he really unreasonable or has he just had bad luck? Lisa needs work, to cover the bills and the help her father needs, she gets sent to be Axel's PA. Can she calm this demanding boss? Or will she join the list of PA's that have failed? When Lisa meets Axel she thinks he looks familiar, where does she know him from? I enjoyed this couple, the banter and attraction between them, I loved Lisa who has lots of patience and understanding (and seems to be a wonderful woman). I liked Axel too, he can be grumpy and demanding, but he was still easy to like.
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 6, 2022
Axel is in town for his father's funeral and is at a diner when a man comes in to rob the place. After the man shoots a woman, he grabs her daughter and tries to leave. Axel follows him and saves her. Now years later that same woman ends up being his assistant. However, he has no clue until things turn in a mess and he fires her. Lisa knew when she first saw him that he was the man that saved her on that bad day. Will Axel see that Lisa is meant to be his?
This is a great story that once I started it I couldn't put it down. This is a well written and very entertaining story. Its a book that an y book lover would enjoy,.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a great story that once I started it I couldn't put it down. This is a well written and very entertaining story. Its a book that an y book lover would enjoy,.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 19, 2022
You'll enjoy Lisa and Axel's story and their chemistry is off the charts. He's an alpha male who's a tyrant at work and rough around the edges. He inherits the CEO position of his families security company when his dad dies and he's tough to deal with. Lisa needs the job and the money to make her dad's final days comfortable. Is she able to tame the beast? What happens when chemistry takes over. Is he only a beast at work? The book was a quick read that will keep your attention. Well written with strong characters and an engaging story line. I read an advance reader copy via Bad Boy Updates and voluntarily chose to review it
October 25, 2022
I really enjoyed this romance as it hooked me in from the very start and it was shocking, heart-breaking and yet was a fore-telling of what was to come. Lisa is such a sweetheart and has such a great relationship with her parents. Axel is totally swoon-worthy though totally grumpy and a hard-a$$ who softens as his relationship with Lisa grows. The chemistry between them is off the charts sizzling, but what gets me is how thoughtful he is with her. This definitely was an entertaining read an a great addition to my library.
I received a free advanced reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest review.
I received a free advanced reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest review.
November 29, 2022
Spoilers?
This was a weird one, folks. The pacing was very disconcerting. The plot would jump hours or weeks without so much as a new paragraph, more than once I had to re-read just to figure out what happened. There was also some interesting word and phrasing choices that make me wonder if English is the author’s first language. “We were like a bowl full of Jello as we quivered in each other’s arms” It’s not a bad thing just confusing. I did finish this book because I was slightly amused by the voice of the author and my personal quest to figure out if a robot masquerading as an author wrote this book. The jury is still out.
This was a weird one, folks. The pacing was very disconcerting. The plot would jump hours or weeks without so much as a new paragraph, more than once I had to re-read just to figure out what happened. There was also some interesting word and phrasing choices that make me wonder if English is the author’s first language. “We were like a bowl full of Jello as we quivered in each other’s arms” It’s not a bad thing just confusing. I did finish this book because I was slightly amused by the voice of the author and my personal quest to figure out if a robot masquerading as an author wrote this book. The jury is still out.
October 23, 2022
Axel and Lisa met years ago under horrific circumstances. In the blink of an eye her mother was taken away from her by a robber. Axel came to her aid and told her he would protect her. He never expected that those words would formulate her upbringing because years later they meet again only this time she has become his PA unbeknownst to him. This story has so many layers that drew me in and touched my heart as I cheered Axel and Lisa on to finding happiness together!
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.
October 30, 2022
This was Axel & Lisa’s story. ''You'll be working for one of the city's richest CEOs, a man with a terribly demanding reputation, but he is also one of our best clients so we try to send only our best to accommodate his personnel requests.'' So the job, the agency boss warned, was not for the thin skinned, which was why the remuneration was so high! Well she wasn't kidding. His nickname whispered within the office walls and amongst his clients was the BEAST! This one had my emotions all over the place. Great book. I got a copy via BBU. And am voluntarily leaving my review.
July 10, 2023
I have read a lot of books by this Author and this one didn’t disappoint. It starts with a trying time for Lisa looking after her father who can not walk far and lost the use of his hands. Then Nora a retired nurse helps out by looking after her father giving Lisa a chance to get a good job working for Axel. She quickly realised that he is the soldier that saved her as a child. He sack’s her as he is in love with her. Then phones to ask her to pretend to be his girlfriend and this is when the story changes to love. Can’t wait to read her next book
October 23, 2022
Enjoyed this and was gripped from the first chapter. A tale of true soulmates who first met 10 years previously during a tragic event. Challenging each other in their present. Liked that she was a good strong person, she didn’t just fold when he snapped his fingers; taking the job, making it her own, learning to grow. Initially felt he was a bit full of himself, but glad that the reasons for his behaviour and attitude were revealed as the book went on
October 24, 2022
Is Axel really a beast or just misunderstood?
This was a fantastic read. If you love a romance that has an older grumpy hero & a young heroine that's strong then you'll love Lisa & Axel's story. Is this CEO really a beast in life or just a beast in bed?
Does Lisa have skin thick enough to deal with Axel?
I highly recommend reading this story. Worth 5 stars.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a fantastic read. If you love a romance that has an older grumpy hero & a young heroine that's strong then you'll love Lisa & Axel's story. Is this CEO really a beast in life or just a beast in bed?
Does Lisa have skin thick enough to deal with Axel?
I highly recommend reading this story. Worth 5 stars.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
dnf
November 13, 2022DNF 44%
I really tried with this book, but I couldn't push through.
The writing style was too descriptive, but sadly not in a great way. A paragraph, where a sentence would do, etc.
And the MMC is a total dick. His internal remorse is not even enough to redeem his actions.
Lisa falls in the pool, and he uses her drowned phone as his reason for firing her, the jerks himself off as she leaves the property! Ugh. So
I really tried with this book, but I couldn't push through.
The writing style was too descriptive, but sadly not in a great way. A paragraph, where a sentence would do, etc.
And the MMC is a total dick. His internal remorse is not even enough to redeem his actions.
Lisa falls in the pool, and he uses her drowned phone as his reason for firing her, the jerks himself off as she leaves the property! Ugh. So
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January 13, 2023
Great, but with an odd twist!
I really did enjoy this book but near the end when Lisa freaks out, it’s totally out of the blue and seems over the top and unnecessary and I just didn’t get it. It was a bit weird and clouded my judgement over the rest of the book unfortunately.
Near the beginning I cried, a lot, I read most of the first few chapters through misty eyes. Apart from the near end but that I mentioned before, I thoroughly enjoyed this story.
I really did enjoy this book but near the end when Lisa freaks out, it’s totally out of the blue and seems over the top and unnecessary and I just didn’t get it. It was a bit weird and clouded my judgement over the rest of the book unfortunately.
Near the beginning I cried, a lot, I read most of the first few chapters through misty eyes. Apart from the near end but that I mentioned before, I thoroughly enjoyed this story.
January 18, 2023
Dnf at 30%
This one started out good until the part these two meet up 10 years later. You barely see any interaction between them and it jumps weeks in time with barely seeing anything building between them so how are you supposed to even feel any chemistry. Then it just got cheesy and felt like so much of the story was missing so not wasting anymore time on this one and moving it n to something better that will keep my interest
This one started out good until the part these two meet up 10 years later. You barely see any interaction between them and it jumps weeks in time with barely seeing anything building between them so how are you supposed to even feel any chemistry. Then it just got cheesy and felt like so much of the story was missing so not wasting anymore time on this one and moving it n to something better that will keep my interest
October 22, 2022
This was a nice read.
Axel was home for his father's funeral and was at a diner when he rescued a young girl from a man that was taking her.
Ten years later and Axel is running his father's security company and Lisa is struggling with her father's illness and takes on small jobs as she can't leave him alone.
Axel is on his twenty seventh PA and is hoping this one will be the one that stays.
Axel was home for his father's funeral and was at a diner when he rescued a young girl from a man that was taking her.
Ten years later and Axel is running his father's security company and Lisa is struggling with her father's illness and takes on small jobs as she can't leave him alone.
Axel is on his twenty seventh PA and is hoping this one will be the one that stays.
October 27, 2022
Axel and Lisa
After Axels father dies he made the CEO of his company. Lisa needs a job quick because her father is going to pass away. They had met years earlier when he saved her life. Now they have to figure out if they can work together. He is temperamental and she has to try to tame him.
After Axels father dies he made the CEO of his company. Lisa needs a job quick because her father is going to pass away. They had met years earlier when he saved her life. Now they have to figure out if they can work together. He is temperamental and she has to try to tame him.
December 28, 2022
Absolutely loved this story
I absolutely loved this story! Axel, the ex marine was tough and after letting go of all off his previous pa’s he finally found the one that was it for him.
The chemistry between these two was over the charts. Finding each other after so many years, Axel was Lisa’s saviour once again. This is a definite must read!
I absolutely loved this story! Axel, the ex marine was tough and after letting go of all off his previous pa’s he finally found the one that was it for him.
The chemistry between these two was over the charts. Finding each other after so many years, Axel was Lisa’s saviour once again. This is a definite must read!
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