3.75 Stars. This is a really good collection of novellas. I tend to have mixed feelings with novellas since they can seem a bit rushed. I’m happy to say all of these novellas had the quality of full novels. All three stories felt complete and only one had an ending that was a little rushed. This was a good quality collection and I’m glad I read this.

Lead Counsel by Aurora Rey- 4 stars. This was my favorite of all three novellas. The writing was good. The story was full and not rushed. It was a real feel good story. It also has a cameo from the couple in Crescent City Confidential.

For Your Eyes Only by Julie Cannon- 3.75 stars. This had a really interesting premise. This was about falling in love with a stripper, but with a twist. What really impressed me was the writing. To me this felt like classic Julie Cannon back from when I used to love her books. The only issue was the ending was rushed.

Opportunity of a Lifetime by M. Ullrich- 3.75 stars. An ice queen boss falls in love with her assistant. I was really enjoying this story. It had the chance to be my favorite, but the major conflict felt a little too forced, especially for a novella. I did really enjoy the “one year later” ending. Anyone who is a fan of Ullrich’s book Fortunate Sum, will get a nice treat. We get to experience what is next in Catherine and Imogene’s life.

This was a really nice collection of novellas. If you are a fan of these authors, or just a romance fan, I think you will enjoy this.

Sometimes the fun is in the journey rather than the destination.  Such is the case with The Boss of Her.  This book has three novellas, which are all equally great.  None of them have many twists.  The endings are rather predictable.  However, they are all breezy--and a bit steamy.  I recommend this book!

Three nice novellas by three experienced BSB romance authors. All three well written, interesting and enjoyable. One big complain though. I would have liked a more fleshed out ending in For Your Eyes Only by Julie Cannon. It felt very rushed and not well thought out and it knocked a star off my rating.
Recommended to all romance fans.

There were three different stories. The first one Lead Counsel was very well written. I liked both of the women in the story and I thought the story was okay. I thought that Elisa was a little whiny at times and she held on to the dismissal by Parker for a very long time.  A pretty good story though. The second story about the stripper and the CFO Wasn’t very interesting and I did not like either character. I felt like Riley was way too rigid and Dana just wasn’t developed enough for me to care. The third story Oppurtunity of a Lifetime was phenomenal. It was a perfect story, just the right amount of angst. Very well done.

The title of this compiliation of novellas piqued my interest immediately. The dynamic of a boss/subordinate affair has almost too many delicious possibilities to consider. I have to admit, the first two stories were teasers and a warm-up to the absolute gem that you will find with the third book. 

Lead Council is the first book featuring two lawyers Elisa and Parker. Their brief hookup in college is now given a second chance years later when Parker suddenly becomes lead council on a big case with Elisa’s firm. I found both characters a bit bitchy and selfish despite the sizzling chemistry between them. By the end of their story I was relieved I wouldn’t have to spend more time in their Dr. Jekyl/Ms. Hyde world. Two and a half stars.

The second book, For Your Eyes Only (cue opening chords of the Bond movie of the same name - sorry, couldn’t help it) features an insta-love story between sexy stripper Dana and CFO Riley. Their dynamic included an interesting juxtaposition of opposites attract and whoops, now they are forced to work together. Dana is sexy and swaggering on the outside but intelligent, warm, and fuzzy inside while Riley is controlled and poised in the board room yet charming and friendly away from it. It’s a fun and light story with funny and ironic twists and turns. Then it just ... ends. It felt unfinished and like there was more to tell. Too bad, because I really liked their journey. Three stars

Opportunity of a Lifetime, the final book, is by far the best of the three and I want to give it more than 5 stars because I enjoyed it that much. Stephanie doesn’t need an assistant, nor does she want to have to mentor newly minted forensic accountant, Luca. Stephanie is one of my all time favorite ice queens, primarily because she literally had to become one to earn the respect in the male-dominated business world. She’s controlled, fiercely independent, and incredibly good at what she does. Both Steph and Luca have their adorable socially awkward moments that belay their impressive credentials, and it makes them endearingly human. When the delightful Luca gradually worms her way into Steph’s heart, we find just how caring and adoring Steph is, and how much she bolsters Luca’s confidence while giving her valuable work experience during her mentorship. This is a classically done story of two souls becoming so much more together than when they stand alone. They are so different but somehow manage to blend together to form an incomparable professional team and an impenetrable love. I can’t gush enough about this story. The price of purchase is well worth it for this story alone.

There is something very appealing in stories about boss/subordinate relations... If written skillfully, it's a winner ! These novellas I've practically devoured in over 2 hours! Considering the "theme", I'd wished it was more M rated than it was, but still - it felt very good reading them!

This is a pretty nice book, which consists of three short stories with the subject boss/subordinate.

As usual in short story books, there are better stories and others not so much, although this time there are only three stories and the level is quite similar and quite good in my opinion.

The first story, written by Aurora Rey, I thought it could be a novel perfectly. As the two protagonists have a past together, although brief, many things remain unexplained or too simplified.

The second, written by Julie Cannon, is the most interesting for my taste, since it  is told from three points of view, the two of each protagonist and the third of a narrator. Also, the two protagonists and the story itself are the ones I liked the most.

The third, written by M. Ullrich, is the one that, in my opinion, has more disconcerting situations, within the problems that are created when proposing a relationship between a boss and a subordinate.

In short, this is a book that is easily read and although the shorts always leave you wanting more, at least to me, it is worth reading.

<i>An ARC was sent to me from Bold Strokes Books through NetGalley for an honest review </i>

This was one of the better anthology books I've read! I think it really helps when there aren't 10+ authors, and instead kept at 3 or so since it gives the stories enough time to feel fleshed out and complete. These three authors in particular are three of my favorites, so I was really excited to have a book that I knew would have three solid stories. 

The summaries of each story are well done and accurate, so I won't spend time rehashing those. If the summaries interest you, you're going to enjoy the book. 

All three stories felt like whole tales, although I have to admit that I want Julie Cannon's "For Your Eyes Only" to be a prequel. NOT that it didn't feel fleshed out, but I really want to know how their relationship is going to work out in the long run. How do they work around the whole boss/employee thing? How is Riley's friends going to react when they find out who she's dating? Will she want to keep it a secret, and for how long? Does Dana/Jess need to keep dancing?? I feel like there is so much left of this story that could easily go into its own book. Just think about it Julie :)

I'd give this 4 1/2 stars if I could. Good buy!

A compilation of 3 novellas by 3 different authors:Julie Cannon, Aurora Rey and M.Ullrich. All having the same theme...Boss/subordinate relationship. I was a little nervous as I had tried to review another anthology similarly themed not long ago and it was way too icky for my liking. Thankfully, these stories have no ick factor. This was a quick read. All of the stories were good, but not great. The first one by Aurora Rey...Lead Counsel was outstanding. It was interesting and steamy. The characters had great chemistry. Unfortunately the other 2 were just ok. 

I received an ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this was ok, nothing special really, 3 different stories by 3 different authors, all the characters were nice enough, I really don’t have much to say about this book because it was just average romances which is always nice to read...

Lead Counsel by Aurora Rey

My favorite of this anthology, Elisa Gonzalez is startled to learn that the lead attorney her firm is bringing in is the same woman she had a crush on in law school, Parker Jones. They had had one night of heavy making out but Parker burned her the next day. Now they're both powerful women who are better able to deal with their emotions as well as the pressures of life.



Four stars



For Your Eyes Only by Julie Cannon 

The Boss of Her by Julie CannonRiley Stephenson is a powerful CFO but she's awkward. Like, super shy and awkward. So she's astonished to find herself making the first move and ordering a stripper for herself after meeting her at a friend's birthday party where Jessie, the stripper, performs. I liked this story because the two were able to meet outside of work and Cannon really worked to make Jessie have her own agency in the romance. I wish we had had a better/softer ending to the story. 



Three stars



Opportunity of a Lifetime by M. Ullrich 

Luca Garner is a stellar intern who is assigned to work under VP Stephanie Austin, known as the office ice queen. She works hard and eventually the two find that they appreciate each other both for their good working rapport and their mutual attraction.

This was the story that worked least for me. I'm not sure how we're supposed to connect to either character nor how we're supposed to believe they work as a couple. There was so much packed into this short story that I felt a little whiplashed from how fast emotions went from love to hate.



Two and a half stars



Four stars overall

This book comes out April 17

ARC kindly provided by NetGalley

All the stories in this collection could be so much more, but they weren't. Even for short stories or novellas I don't think they were handled all that well.. three amazing writers, three great stories, three missed opportunities. 

I'd pass this one

This is a well written collection of novellas, each of the novellas are about a couple of hours' worth of reading. I enjoyed the second and third stories more than the first, however they were all well paced with interesting characters and a well developed plot squeezed into novella length. I would definitely recommend this book.

All three of these novellas were enjoyable and well-written.

Lead Counsel by Aurora Rey
Elisa Gonzalez finds herself assigned as co-counsel to Parker Jones, out-of-town high-powered litigator and former law school crush. This is a nice easy read with two women trying to figure out if they can reconnect.

For Your Eyes Only by Julie Cannon
Riley Stephenson, a highly respected CFO, finds herself instantly attracted to a stripper at her best friend’s party. This has a fantastic sexiness and sense of anticipation but, as I’ve found with most of Cannon’s books, I feel as if my fingers get slammed in the book with the abruptness of the ending.

Opportunity of a Lifetime by M Ullrich
Luca Garner, an astute and hardworking junior forensic accountant, is assigned to VP Stephanie Austin as her assistant. ‘Stone Cold Stephanie’ is not known to have ever taken an assistant and her reputation precedes her. This was my favourite of the three novellas.

Book received from Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books for an honest review.

The Boss of Her is three unique novellas written in three distinctive voices. Julie Cannon, Aurora Rey and M. Ullrich are top-notch authors so it’s no surprise that this trio has produced a very satisfying compilation of workplace romances.

The first short story, Lead Counsel, by Aurora Rey takes the premise that opposites attract, but rather than have the two main characters out of step with each other, they are quite compatible once they realize that at their core, they want the same things. A civil lawsuit finds Elisa working with Parker, a woman from her past whom she had a brief hook-up with. Elisa doesn’t know what to make of it, but realizes that she is still drawn to Parker. Parker has changed a lot since law school and once the women reconnect not only do they find out they have great chemistry in the bedroom, but they also see their futures following the same path. Rey balances the task of writing a credible legal novella while making it sexy and relatable. She gives Elisa an honest vulnerability and Parker a sincere charm. Rey also writes a great bedroom scene that is anticipated from the very start. Kudos to Rey for including a woman of color as one of her main characters.

The second short story, For Your Eyes Only, by Julie Cannon is sexy from the get go and the slow burn is palpable. Although Riley Stephenson is a top-notch CFO who excels in the business sector, she is a shy and retiring wallflower away from her corporate life. She meets Jess, a stripper, at her best friend’s 50th birthday and she is mesmerized by her beauty and raw sexuality. Jess becomes a drug that Riley can’t put down and she starts scheduling private dances with Jess on a regular basis. Imagine Riley’s surprise (and chagrin) when she finds out that “Jess” is actually one of her new hires, Dana Mason. The story is broken into three parts. There is Riley’s portion, which is written from her point of view in the third person. Then, you get Jess/Dana’s point of view of the same events. Finally, the third portion of the story picks up after they come face to face. This story is the ultimate slow burn. For me, the most interesting aspect of the story is how Cannon convincingly portrays the two sides to Riley. Riley is both the picture of professionalism; totally in control and at home in her skin while she is at work, yet completely ill at ease in her social life.

The third story, Opportunity of a Lifetime, by M. Ullrich was my favorite. This story is all about character development and Ullrich does this with perfect pacing and her wonderful sense of humor. Luca Garner finds herself landing the Personal Assistant position for the most revered forensic accountant on the East Coast, Stephanie Austin. Unfortunately, Stephanie makes it perfectly clear that Luca’s presence is unwanted. Stephanie and Luca’s early interactions are more than awkward, but Ullrich infuses them with such humor that Stephanie doesn’t come across as a complete bitch. The character development in this story keeps this from becoming the typical “melting the ice queen” trope and the miscommunication that disrupts the budding relationship doesn’t feel forced as in many stories in this genre. This story has all the makings of a full-length novel and is the strongest in the group.

Due to the fact that these stories are novellas, there are times when information is told rather than shown, but this wasn’t so problematic that it kept me from enjoying them. Sure these shorts follow the typical formulas of this genre, but they are romances so they wouldn’t live up to our expectations if they didn’t. This is not an in depth look at the complicated dynamics of the workplace romance, but if you are looking for a satisfying romance about capable, professional women then this book is for you.

I received this book as an ARC from Bold Strokes Books via NetGalley in return for a fair and honest review.

I devoured this collection in one sitting. Yay for lazy Saturday afternoons.

Each story is unique, yet, as the title suggests, held together by a common theme. 

While I'll enjoyed them all, Cannon's story stuck out as a winner for me. 

Copy provided by the publisher, Bold Strokes Books, via NetGalley.