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The Boss #1
Falling For The Boss: A Lesbian/Sapphic Romance
What do you do when your super hot one-night stand turns out to be your new boss?
This book is an Age Gap, CEO, Grumpy/Sunshine Romance. Steamy and sweet with a happy ever after.
Working as a personal assistant in a thriving business in the city, Laura knows her job role well. After a steamy fling with an older dominant woman from a dating app, Laura can’t believe her eyes when this woman turns out to be her new boss.
Cold and straight-talking, Shay makes it clear she won’t mix business with pleasure.
Can Laura find a way to melt her frosty heart?
This book is an Age Gap, CEO, Grumpy/Sunshine Romance. Steamy and sweet with a happy ever after.
Working as a personal assistant in a thriving business in the city, Laura knows her job role well. After a steamy fling with an older dominant woman from a dating app, Laura can’t believe her eyes when this woman turns out to be her new boss.
Cold and straight-talking, Shay makes it clear she won’t mix business with pleasure.
Can Laura find a way to melt her frosty heart?
120 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2023
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February 8, 2023
What a quick hot read!!Laura and Shay meet thanks to a dating app. It is a hot date, but Shay doesn't cuddle the next morning claiming a bunch of meetings and goes. The following Monday, Laura goes to work to find that her boss, Michael is stepping down as CEO and his sister Shay is taking over. Yup! That Shay. 5 stars!
December 10, 2024
Strange tale that is close to WTF! Read quickly but too shallow to give more than 3*s.
July 23, 2023
Eine kurze, süße Geschichte.
Sie ging in eine ganz andere Richtung, als ich erwartet hatte.
Bis auf die beiden Protagonistinnen waren alle Charaktere zwar sehr flach, was vermutlich an der Länge des Buches lag, aber es hat mir trotzdem gut gefallen.
Sie ging in eine ganz andere Richtung, als ich erwartet hatte.
Bis auf die beiden Protagonistinnen waren alle Charaktere zwar sehr flach, was vermutlich an der Länge des Buches lag, aber es hat mir trotzdem gut gefallen.
July 25, 2025
This was a quick and easy read but I was a little disappointed with the spice. At the start it says how Shay would like someone submissive and is more dominant in bed but then it just lacked any of those vibes! So for me personally, I just needed some more of that energy!
It’s written in third person with 2x POV’s. Age gap (20), Grumpy x Sunshine, Boss/Assistant, Masc/Femme, Insta-Love. 2x Spicy Scenes.
It’s written in third person with 2x POV’s. Age gap (20), Grumpy x Sunshine, Boss/Assistant, Masc/Femme, Insta-Love. 2x Spicy Scenes.
July 26, 2023
Needs work
I began this book looking forward to another seductive take on the forbidden boss/employee trope, one of my favorites.
The serendipitous encounter between CEO Shay, 45, and Personal Assistant Laura, 25, held potential as a story line, but their relationship becomes too messy too early to be enjoyable.
Also, the novel suffers from grammatical errors, such as noun-verb disagreements, repeated parts of phrases, and improper, disconcerting tense changes.
There are hundreds of engaging, romantically edgy novels centering on
sapphic relationships. Falling for the Boss has many of the basic elements found in successful stories, but there’s still work to be done for it to become one.
I began this book looking forward to another seductive take on the forbidden boss/employee trope, one of my favorites.
The serendipitous encounter between CEO Shay, 45, and Personal Assistant Laura, 25, held potential as a story line, but their relationship becomes too messy too early to be enjoyable.
Also, the novel suffers from grammatical errors, such as noun-verb disagreements, repeated parts of phrases, and improper, disconcerting tense changes.
There are hundreds of engaging, romantically edgy novels centering on
sapphic relationships. Falling for the Boss has many of the basic elements found in successful stories, but there’s still work to be done for it to become one.
February 11, 2023
It was ok…
I really wanted to enjoy the story which started off pretty decent but took so many routes along the way. There was so much back and forth and falling in love after less than a week that it made the story hard to follow. Honestly it was not even slightly realistic enough for me to want to finish and I LOVE age gap, ice queen ceo stories. Hopefully future stories are more evolved.
I really wanted to enjoy the story which started off pretty decent but took so many routes along the way. There was so much back and forth and falling in love after less than a week that it made the story hard to follow. Honestly it was not even slightly realistic enough for me to want to finish and I LOVE age gap, ice queen ceo stories. Hopefully future stories are more evolved.
April 4, 2023
There was a lot I was expecting, but wasn't delivered, so I kinda remain on my appetite.
A little too many mistakes in tenses, voices as well. Kept waiting for the "dominant" in Shay to finally make an appearance, to no avail.
It wasn't all bad, but it wasn't all good either and the story in general was enjoyable.
A little too many mistakes in tenses, voices as well. Kept waiting for the "dominant" in Shay to finally make an appearance, to no avail.
It wasn't all bad, but it wasn't all good either and the story in general was enjoyable.
March 8, 2023
I really like Grace Parkes' books but this one felt so unrealistic, everything happened so fast. So not really my favourite book of the author. I will continue following her hoping the next one will be better.
May 9, 2024
"You keep saying you want to be a good boss, but I don’t get paid enough to deal with your commitment issues!”
Period.
Period.
November 27, 2025
It feels like a typical, slightly toxic, and bad communication with no emotional depth, romance novel but with just the gender changed. The interactions felt like interaction with a man, which was a turn off. Dropped for now, might give it another go later, the writing style had a good flow but the characters were a bit bland and off putting.
February 13, 2023
good read
This is a new author to me.
I enjoyed reading the story even though Shays dominate side could have been mentioned more. It was very tame.
I will be looking up to see what else the author has done.
This is a new author to me.
I enjoyed reading the story even though Shays dominate side could have been mentioned more. It was very tame.
I will be looking up to see what else the author has done.
February 16, 2023
A Sweet Read!
This was a sweet and sexy read. The characters were strong and likable. It had an easy story flow. I wish it would have had a little more heat in the first encounter given how they described themselves. Still a good read.
This was a sweet and sexy read. The characters were strong and likable. It had an easy story flow. I wish it would have had a little more heat in the first encounter given how they described themselves. Still a good read.
March 8, 2023
A Dominant Force
Laura was very happy in her job and trying to get back in the dating scene. On her first date with Shay, she meets the woman of her dreams. Then Monday morning comes and learns that Shay is her new boss. An erotic romance with lots of fun and love.
Laura was very happy in her job and trying to get back in the dating scene. On her first date with Shay, she meets the woman of her dreams. Then Monday morning comes and learns that Shay is her new boss. An erotic romance with lots of fun and love.
March 15, 2023
Great read
This is a good quick read. You will enjoy each character and their ability to work their problems out. It did take a big fall out to get to the place they should be...together.
This is a good quick read. You will enjoy each character and their ability to work their problems out. It did take a big fall out to get to the place they should be...together.
April 5, 2023
Take a moment and look!
Laura and Shay went on a date. The next day Shay shows up at work as Laura's new boss. Oh my! What now? Will the two ladies decide or will they ignore each other? Can they find a happier solution? Enjoy!
Laura and Shay went on a date. The next day Shay shows up at work as Laura's new boss. Oh my! What now? Will the two ladies decide or will they ignore each other? Can they find a happier solution? Enjoy!
May 18, 2023
Wow fantastic storyline
Wow, fantastic storyline. I loved the main characters their journey to be together was written with so much depth that it keeps you hooked definitely worth reading congratulations
Wow, fantastic storyline. I loved the main characters their journey to be together was written with so much depth that it keeps you hooked definitely worth reading congratulations
February 23, 2024
I love the book
What can I say. I am a sucker for short, sexy romance stories. I love the idea you can fall in love at first sight or first meeting. When you have a connection, you can't help it.
What can I say. I am a sucker for short, sexy romance stories. I love the idea you can fall in love at first sight or first meeting. When you have a connection, you can't help it.
April 20, 2024
This has a little of everything - it's sweet in places, angsty in others, and spicy as well in other places. It's instalove, or at least insta-sex. Then the surprise second meeting happens and things move on from there. I liked both main characters and the roommate.
September 26, 2024
Intriguing and Fun
This is a quick, intriguing and fun read. I enjoyed the main characters and the plot of the story. It's a great escape for a couple hours and of course I love a happy ending.
This is a quick, intriguing and fun read. I enjoyed the main characters and the plot of the story. It's a great escape for a couple hours and of course I love a happy ending.
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February 11, 2023Mmmmmmmm.... Finally
Brace yourself readers... Enjoyed the 1 st book, cant wait for the rest. Looking forward to more steamy exciting stories from author, Parkes.
Brace yourself readers... Enjoyed the 1 st book, cant wait for the rest. Looking forward to more steamy exciting stories from author, Parkes.
January 2, 2024
ummmm
I guess cause it was a short story it moved way to fast for me.. It does have potential to be an interesting love story if it was a lot longer..
I guess cause it was a short story it moved way to fast for me.. It does have potential to be an interesting love story if it was a lot longer..
April 10, 2024
Not much happening here, but I think I know where this is going. I won’t be along for the ride.
August 21, 2024
No plot build up
Felt was too much progression too quickly so the characters wasn't developed. The love part also confused me didn't feel it 😕
Felt was too much progression too quickly so the characters wasn't developed. The love part also confused me didn't feel it 😕
April 16, 2025
Love at first sight
Get your head out of your ass and realize what in front of your eyes
Love and business don't mix but sometimes its the only way to get what you truly want
Get your head out of your ass and realize what in front of your eyes
Love and business don't mix but sometimes its the only way to get what you truly want
October 23, 2025
Ok
This book was ok but not as good as her other ones. It is short and still worth the read.
This book was ok but not as good as her other ones. It is short and still worth the read.
January 25, 2026
2,5/5
meh
meh
January 16, 2025
2,5 stars
To be honest, this wasn't quite for me. The characters felt kinda flat to me, the love developed so quickly and didn't feel rewarding to read, I wasn't really rooting for the couple. I was a bit annoyed by the random shifts in perspective in some sentences or paragraphs, as well as the frequent use of written-out thoughts.
I was also expecting a bit more kink / power dynamics since "older, dominant woman" was part of the premise; Shay was indeed more the type to take charge and top her partner, but it didn't read as dominant in a kinky way to me as I had expected.
I did like some of the more minor aspects of the story though: Katies, Laura's housemate and best friend. Shay's pet tortoise. The way Laura was written as both a romantic, sensitive person as well as a competent professional in the business world.
I think if you're very into messy boss/employee relationships, ONS-to-romance stories, and/or fast-developing love stories, this might still be a nice read for you, though.
To be honest, this wasn't quite for me. The characters felt kinda flat to me, the love developed so quickly and didn't feel rewarding to read, I wasn't really rooting for the couple. I was a bit annoyed by the random shifts in perspective in some sentences or paragraphs, as well as the frequent use of written-out thoughts.
I was also expecting a bit more kink / power dynamics since "older, dominant woman" was part of the premise; Shay was indeed more the type to take charge and top her partner, but it didn't read as dominant in a kinky way to me as I had expected.
I did like some of the more minor aspects of the story though: Katies, Laura's housemate and best friend. Shay's pet tortoise. The way Laura was written as both a romantic, sensitive person as well as a competent professional in the business world.
I think if you're very into messy boss/employee relationships, ONS-to-romance stories, and/or fast-developing love stories, this might still be a nice read for you, though.
January 1, 2026
2.5 ☆
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