My first Sloane Howell read and I'm pretty sure it won't be my last. Told in dual POV the story follows Jenny Jackson who doesn't take any cr*p off anyone, and successful sexy Ethan Mason who likes order in his life and runs his business in military style fashion. He's dispassionate and bordering on cruel to his staff, but when he hires feisty, no nonsense Jenny, things start to change. Their exchanges are volatile, the sex is passionate. He doesn't give in to anyone, until Jenny, but even then relationships aren't really their thing so they mess up considerably. How many times can you quit your job Jenny? I loved the writing, the story and the characters, and I really do hope for a more in-depth look into Matt and Kelsey. Light reading and a true feel good book with just a little heartache in the mix.

I really loved this book - our hero and heroine are both pretty damn spunky and both hurting. There's a happy ever after, but they have to go through hell and back to get there.

Interesting read, I will have a review posted on ibooks on release week!

**Advanced copy received from the publisher and NetGalley for an honest review**

Jenny Jackson needs a job. It's really as simple as that. Her father is ailing and medical bills are piling up and he is the only family she has outside of her best friend, who also helps to care for him. On the morning of a job interview, Jenny literally runs into one of the most attractive men she's ever laid eyes on, and the chemistry is there nearly immediately, but so is the man's attitude. And it's not a good one.

When Jenny arrives at the interview and realizes the man the encountered was the owner of the agency she hopes to work for, she's less than thrilled. And his attitude toward his employees is so harsh that Jenny calls him out during her interview. She's definitely a sassy, stick to your guns kind of woman.

Ethan Mason has his reasons for acting and running his business like he does. He's seen as cold and demanding to say the least, but there is something about Jenny Jackson that gets under his skin. While he tries to maintain his usual aloofness and separation, he's constantly drawn to Jenny and finally lets her know it.

This book is full of a roller coaster of emotions and plenty of hotness, and I mean HOTNESS! Both Jenny and Ethan have their moments where you'd like to look at them and go "what are you thinking?!", but we all have those moments every day. In the end, will these two be able to get out of their own way and find a way to utilize that chemistry?

I really enjoyed the characters of Kelsey and Matt, Jenny and Ethan's best friends respectively. I'd love for them to get stories, whether together or separately. I think those would definitely be worth a read. This was my first Sloane Howell book, but it definitely will not be my last!

Bossed is an amazing read. From the very start it grabs your attention. I got to say that the first meeting between Jenny and Ethan has got to be the must explosive I have ever read. I was dying from laughter, I felt there attraction, and I think that has to be the greatest "meet" ever.  From there the book just kept on giving me all the feels. Fyi there is minimal baseball for the non sport fans like myself! While there were some pretty impressive terms that would appeal to sport lovers it totally added to the book authenticity. I think it is a huge testament to Howells writing that he made me tear up during a baseball scene. That is tallent! I loved love love the dynamic between Jenny and Ethan. So enjoyable it was read in one shot. Definitely  a must read.

Office romances are a classic favorite and this one did not disappoint. I loved that the main female character was so strong. She stood up to the hero and didn't let him treat her or anyone else with anything other than respect. This was a story about learning to be a better person and learn to things go. A fun, enjoyable read that will be a tant favorite for many readers.

Bossed is a cute story of a avid baseball fan accountant and her fiery responses to her know it all boss. The tension is thick, the snark is spot on, and the emotional turmoil is real. Overall, bossed is a great story that will have you begging for more.

Great book! JJ is such a strong, feisty, character. In the beginning, when Ethan was mocking her with the sign language....That was hilarious! I love her "give it right back" attitude.

an excellent read

Overall, I thought this book was an ok read. I thought the story was well written and flowed nicely. Bossed is a quick read that can be finished in just a few short hours. In the beginning, I was really intrigued by Ethan and Jenny. I thought the two of them had really great chemistry and I loved the tension between the two of them. Their banter was very entertaining and I thought that they both gave as good as they got and I think it kept the story really interesting.

However, I did have a few issues with the story. I felt like a lot of the drama in the story was unnecessary and at times, a little over the top. Anytime there was a misunderstanding, both characters would act without thinking and it annoyed me that Jenny never would listen to Ethan when he tired to explain himself. Once or twice, I understand. But, it was every single time. She only really listened to him when his friend Matt would intervene. I guess, I wanted to see more of the two of them working through their issues and hearing each other out without other people trying to save the day.

Bossed is my first book by this author, and while I did have some issues with this story, I still found it to be an enjoyable read. For the most part, it was a steamy and fun read, it just had a little too much unnecessary drama for my tastes. I'm still glad that I took and a chance and checked this book out. I would still be open to reading more from this author in the future.

Loved this story!! I have never read anything by this author but that is going to change! Ethan is a hard ass sports agent who is knocked on his own ass when he meets Jenny. She will not take his crap and he doesn't know what to do with this gorgeous sassy employee. But he learns quickly what he want to do.

Great story, great characters, and a power house story line!

I enjoyed every second of this book. The banter between the two main characters is so much fun. I love a strong, smart-mouthed heroine who can hold her own, and Jenny is definitely that. This book is a nice blend of humor, smokin' hot romance, and angst. I stayed up late into the night reading it, which is something I seldom do; I just could not put it down. I have to admit that if I'd known the author was a man, I might have passed on this one. I am SO glad I didn't. This author is amazing and has made me rethink my whole stance on romance writers. I definitely look forward to reading more by Mr. Howell.

I'm a huge fan of workplace romances and Bossed did not disappoint. I loved Jenny and Ethan's first, and awkward, meeting, which only turns more awkward a few moments later. While I do think they fell into each other too fast, it's a book, so no big deal.

My only real issue with Bossed is how on two separate occasions one of them flew off the handle in a completely unreasonable manner. Jenny's was the worse of the two and even in that situation, it seemed super extreme.

Jenny and Ethan make a super cute pair and loved their passion for each other and the game of baseball.

I'd give this a solid 3 1/2 stars. Jenny and Ethan have a lot of chemistry and lots of verbal foreplay takes place. The secondary characters of Kelsey and Matt are quite likable and I hope they get stories of their own, together or separate. I will admit I cried at a certain point in this book, I'm sure y'all will figure it out when you read it. There isn't a lot of angst here, just miscommunication and personal issues(but nothing crazy) clouding their happy highs. All in all I enjoyed it and would be interested in the next book for sure.
I was gifted an advance reader copy in exchange for a honest review via Netgalley.

3.5 star
Bossed is the story of Jenny and Ethan. When Jenny and Ethan meet, it is not under the best circumstances. They literally bump into each other and Ethan dismisses Jenny like she is a waste of his time and was very rude. Jenny does not take too kindly to this and tells Ethan exactly how she feels about him. Fast forward a few pages. Jenny is now on a job interview and the CEO is none other than Ethan. For some crazy reason. Jenny;s sassy attitude catches Ethan's attention and her hires her on the spot.

I loved the witty banter that Jenny and Ethan had at the beginning. It was all electric. Then, Ethan turns into a softy and Jenny is kind of a drama queen. Jenny dad is sick, and she asks for time off. A lot of time. I thought, wow, she just started a new job and then she wants time off left and right...
And she quits... a lot. Every time they fight she quits.

I started off strong for me but then was like ....... kind of off.

All I can say is that I absolutely loved this book. Ethan has trust issues galore. Jenny just didn't take any crap for him. A must read...

This book started out so great! I loved the scene when Jenny and Ethan meet and the way Jenny sticks to her guns with regards to how Ethan behaves at work. They are attracted from the beginning and the chemistry is sizzling. I also liked the changing POV and the way Ethan and his best friend Matt discuss Ethan's love life.

But somehow it changed after a stupid misunderstanding. I disliked the way Jenny reacted in a soap opera dramatic way and then a pattern appeared. Ethan would do something 'wrong' (sometimes just according to Jenny), she would just freeze him out and then Matt would try and save the day. It reached a point I just disliked Jenny and thought Ethan a wuss. Especially near the end she behaved like an immature child. That (almost) ruined what would have been a sexy and enjoyable book for me.

I really enjoyed this story. I loved Jenny, Ethan and even the side characters like Matt and Kelsey. This book is very hot. Its definitely in the erotic class of stories. But while its erotic its very slam, bam thank you mam. Which is it describes sex acts but its just the facts, not the feelings and thoughts which I think is what makes a great erotic type story.

And while its very erotic its also got a good story. The real issue I felt was while I liked Jenny and Ethan a lot. They both were so immature. I LOVED them, I did and I put up with immature/high school antics but they did not act like adults they were supposed to be. They were more high school. I still loved them and enjoyed the story but they just were very immature.

This book started out really terrific. Ethan is as described the hot shot, boss whose a big jerk And Jenny she is the girl that put him in his place. BUT the book got ruined a little with their immature antics. And I cannot tell you how many times Jenny dares Ethan to fire her. And he should have, many times. But he doesn't because he lusts for her. Then Jenny and him have a falling out and he just does not go to work. This is mr workahlic. This guy expects perfection and 100% from his employees but doesn't go into work for days because he might see Jenny. And when they dod get together he takes a fun day and calls in for her. So the whole boss/asshole thing well, his antics make it hard to believe.

With all that said I did enjoy the story. I liked both main characters. I liked how hard Ethan fell for Jenny. Jenny has a lot on her plate, so I understood where she was coming from. And the attraction between the two characters was very HOT and I enjoyed seeing them together.

In the end I have read better stories, and I have read worse. I definitely enjoyed the characters and story. I felt the writing could have been less dry and more charming, witty and I think this author could get there but this seemed like a new author in writing style. Even with that said I really enjoyed the book and loved the hotness.