Ways to Tempt the Boss by Joanne Rock

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


A study in heartache becomes an inspiring tale of hope. Blair and Lucas play emotions like a broken harp string. Brutal, off key, but powerful just the same. Rock breathes new life into an overwhelming journey that touches a reader in the deepest way. Ways to Tempt a Boss finds it's song in the cracks of life and love .



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Ruby Macintosh, stepdaughter of Northern Europe's biggest crime lord, is blackmailed by Lucas Bendtsen, head of Elskov's CIA equivalent, the Silver Knights, to get him into her stepfather's island and organization to stop a gun deal from going down. Their pretend engagement is to save her brother who the Silver Knights have in custody. When they get to the island, her stepfather suggests they get married on the island. They agree but Ruby has one request of Lucas--that her brother be brought to the island for the ceremony. Now Lucas is up the creek. Truths come out and Ruby and Lucas try to keep from falling in love. But it may be too late.

I loved this book. I loved Ruby and Lucas. She is feisty and strong. She won't take anyone's garbage. Lucas is stubborn but against Ruby he has no safety net. I was surprised by both Ruby's mother and brother. The story is hot! Both Lucas and Ruby have a lot to lose if this fails. Both need to decide what is more important--the mission or each other. What an ending!

I'll be looking the the other books in the series.

Whitney has become one of my favorite authors in a short amount of time. She delights with sassy characters that tickle the funny bone and melt your heart and makes a point while doing so. Tempting Talk flirts it's way past your defenses with laugh out loud dialogue, captivating characters and tempting storytelling. Jake and Mabel both have something to prove to themselves and the world around them, that may end up costing them more than they could possibly know. Tempting Talk will shake up your emotions in classic Sara Whitney fashion. With humor and heart.

Erik and Josie are a match made of fun. Whitney serves up a delicious blend of sugar and spice that definitely hits the spot. From tempting attraction to heartwarming angst. Tempting Taste leaves it's mark on the funny bone and heart.

On your march get set, romance. Tempt the Hookup is a barrel of laughs that borders on temptation and catalogs in at irresistible. Eli and Luca have history. One HOT fling leads to six years of radio silence that culminates into a shocking reveal. Prepare for the Hookup that comes back and bites you in the heart.