Mr. Big Shot (Suits & Sevens #1) by Isla Olsen

 

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Will

Turning up on the first day of a job you desperately need to discover you’ve already slept with your billionaire boss? Yeah, that’s a bit of a conundrum.

Learning he’s a closeted bisexual currently embroiled in a—by all accounts bogus—sexual harassment scandal? That’s more of a fiasco.

But having to sit outside the office of one of the sexiest men alive, day in, day out, knowing there’s no chance of a repeat? That’s what I’d call a disaster.

My sexy-as-hell boss, Spencer Cox, has one rule: no messing around with the employees. And seeing as how I can’t afford to give up this job, that kind of puts me between a rock and a hard place. A very hard place if you get my meaning…

The way things are going, I’ll be lucky to survive in this job a month.

The Suits & Sevens series spins off from the Love & Luck series, however it is not necessary to have read the Love & Luck books before reading Mr. Big Shot. 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Mr Big Shot is a fantastic boss/employee romance by Isla Olsen. The first book in the Suits & Sevens series, it's a great start to this new created world. 

Will and Spencer's story starts with a hallway hookup at a bar. It isn't until later that they discover Will is Spencer's new assistant. 

What follows are some awkward times and fighting their feelings. But in a fun move, the two arrange an in office, out of office relationship situation. It's enjoyable to read, and adds the element of impending problems. 

The opposites factor is a huge aspect of this story. I love their differences. Will is soft and quiet, yet aggressive with sex. Spencer, meanwhile, is the tough, successful businessman who enjoys letting go and being dominated during sex. I love the way Will helps Spencer to let loose and not be so perfect all the time. 

Spencer being closeted is a large aspect in this tale. He's bisexual but hasn't ever come out as such, never meeting someone worth doing so for. His being closeted leads to some drama for him, Will, and the families, but I enjoy the way it all plays out. 

My favorite thing about this story is how freaking sweet Spencer is. I absolutely never expected that. But he is. And, oh my, the way he is with Will's mom is beautiful. I just adore him to pieces.

I love everything about this story. The writing is great. There are intense, steamy scenes. And the secondary characters are fantastic. Most of all though, Will and Spencer are just a wonderful couple. 

Mr Big Shot is a perfect read when you're in the mood to escape real life for a bit. This Isla Olsen read is a perfect combo of passion, romance, and love. It's a sweet and charming story. 

His Assistant (His Chance # 3) by Alexa Land

 

Title: His Assistant

Author: Alexa Land

Series: His Chance Series, Book 3

Release Date: November 28. 2020

Pre-Order: Yes

Genre: Contemporary MM Romance

Main Characters: Phoenix, a personal assistant; Harper, an A-list Actor

Tropes: Boss-Employee; Opposites Attract; Romantic Comedy

Contact Information: AlexaLandWrites@gmail.com

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I knew going to work for movie star and party boy Harper Royce was a mistake.

It was a bigger mistake to sleep with him, but here we are.

At least this situation is temporary. I’m on the verge of a major breakthrough with my musical career, and then my days of working as a personal assistant are over. As long as I don’t fall for Harper, this should all work out just fine.

If only he wasn’t drop-dead gorgeous, but I can resist a pretty face. When he starts showing me his vulnerable side, though? Well, now I’m in trouble.

This light-hearted, opposites attract gay romance features a spoiled Hollywood A-lister, his long-suffering assistant, and a loopy chicken. It’s set in the world of Alexa Land’s Firsts and Forever and His Chance Series, but it absolutely can be read as a stand-alone.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

His Assistant is a fantastic romance by Alexa Land. The third book in the His Chance series, it's a wonderful addition to the fun. 

This is a tale of a Hollywood actor and his assistant falling in love. Harper and Phoenix are total opposites who need one another to balance their personalities. One's a free spirit while the other's too serious and too rigid. I love the way they mesh and the way their relationship plays out. They are just so damn much fun together. 

There's plenty of issues for the men, Phoenix especially, to deal with. Phoenix's relationship with his twin is a huge factor in his personality. I absolutely love the layers involved between the two and the way their tale carries out. 

And, damn, the financial differences make things tough for Phoenix. He struggles with the rich, entitled people he works with. He struggles with his assumptions and has a major inferiority complex. As well, his stubbornness for independence is his biggest flaw. 

As for Harper, I enjoy the way things unfold for him. He's always been closeted, but with Phoenix he's found the one worth coming out for. It makes for some great scenes. 

In the end, I love the way everything develops for these men. Harper is just the man to help Phoenix in his personal and professional life. And Phoenix is just the man to do the same for Harper. It's all wonderful and I couldn't have asked for anything better.

As usual, I love the writing style. The characters are nicely layered, and the storyline is a great mix of serious, sweet, and funny. Alexa never fails to tell a heartfelt romance in her unique way. 

His Assistant is a beautiful romance. Alexa Land combines charming moments with character growth and humor throughout. It's a perfect addition to her series for me. 

If you haven't yet read an Alexa Land book, you seriously need to start now. Just start with Way Off Plan, book one in the Firsts & Forever series, and enjoy the world that Alexa has created in her three connected series. You won't regret it. I could re-read these books every day if I had time. 

Beauregard and the Beast by Evie Drae

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A Once Upon a Vegas Night Tale His greatest prize can’t be won in the octagon. Champion MMA fighter Adam Littrell needs no distractions as he prepares for the fight that will determine whether he retires. But when he opens the door of his swanky Las Vegas home to his new personal assistant, Bo Wilkins, staying focused becomes a struggle. Aware of Adam’s surly reputation, Bo doesn't expect to like his new employer, let alone fall for him. But Bo is pleasantly surprised when a shared love of books leads them to study for their GEDs together and plan for a life after their current careers. Adam won't be able to fight forever, and Bo wants a relationship on equal footing. But just as their relationship is getting off the ground, the sister Bo raised needs his help, and he drops everything. With Adam’s final match looming and Bo in a different city, reuniting will be the real challenge.

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Beauregard and the Beast is a thought-provoking romance by Evie Drae.

Beau, a PA, falls for his new boss, Adam, aka "The Beast. Beau's a selfless man, whose every move is driven by the need to help his sister. Lonely and miserable, together these two are able to overcome their problems.

The dichotomy of the Beast's personality, versus the real man behind the persona, Adam, is wonderfully done. Beauregard's an ass to the world, but he's actually a gentle giant. The reader is fully able to see the difference, as well as understand why this persona exists.

Their relationship involves not just allowing themselves to love someone, but also making room for one another in their lives. Beau and Adam are so damn perfect together. It's amazing the way Adam immediately opens up to Beau, and the way their friendship develops so naturally.

Their story is also about making compromises and understanding each other's needs. With a strong attraction from the starts, their relationship's full of sexual tension and physical boundaries.

The writing is fantastic, full of great characters, and a whole lot of love. Evie Drae excels in the telling of this amazing tale of finding love and grasping onto it. It's fast and short without a ton of depth. But this boss/employee, conflict of interest romance is an excellent read about finding a way to create a family and allowing themselves to be a family. 

Beauregard and the Beast is a sweet and touching romance. My first read by Evie Drae, I am thoroughly impressed and am excited for more.