In which we learn you should be careful who you flirt with in the elevator
Clashing with the CEO by Sara Martin
Stars: 4
Spicy: PG-13
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC
Perfect if you like:
Romantic suspense
Grumpy heroes
Slow Burn
Single POV
International intrigue
So back in the 90s, I was all over Harlequin’s Silhouette Suspense series. Justine Davis and Beverly Barton were my go-tos and I would happily follow them through Central American jungles or back alleys, saving people and putting the bad guys away. It was thrilling, so much tension and angst because of course the hero had a tragic backstory and didn’t deserve the heroine. It’s been a long time since I’ve read any romantic suspense novels but apparently I still love it.
Milly Cross is having a tough couple of months: her company is going through a restructuring and as one of the newest hires, she knows her job is in danger. But after losing one job, she finds herself accepting the position as the assistant to the interim-CEO, Neil Kingston. Neil is the definition of grumpy boss, but as Milly begins to work closely with him, she sees the softness underneath the hard exterior. And as intrigue at their company grows, the pair realizes that both their lives and their hearts are in danger.
Look, I love me an office romance, especially with an older, grumpy millionaire CEO. And this one dude loves dogs and cats and is dying to take care of his assistant, even though he knows he shouldn’t cross that line. There is a lot of good angst along with the slowly simmering sexual tension. The payoff was worth the wait. I also liked the corporate espionage elements. Was it realistic? Goodness no. Does it take away from the story? Also no. This was just a very enjoyable ride (double entendre intended)
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