I received a copy of GIVING UP THE BOSS on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher and author.

Five stars and here's why:

GIVING UP THE BOSS is a hella-fun read. No joke. I snort-laughed so many times my cheeks hurt. Seriously. Victoria Davies delivers the most entertaining office romance complete with a side of sexy.

I love the premise. Lori is in love with her boss, Jackson, but he’s all work and no play. She decides to quit and accidentally runs him over in the parking lot and now Jackson’s got amnesia. He’s a completely changed man . . . and boss. And he’s set his sights on Lori. The story is entertaining and I simply devoured this book in one sitting.

If you love hella-hot bosses, savvy assistants, and a fun, entertaining read, then this book is for you! Highly recommend!

This is a light and quick read about an executive assistant who is leaving her job because she's been in (unrequited) love with her billionaire tycoon boss. Of course, she accidentally hits him in the parking garage on the way out and he now has amnesia. Similar to the story, I had to overlook witnesses, cameras, police, car damage, ambulance reports, etc. Once Lori also stopped worrying about him finding out (which really didn't seem like a big deal given everyone's lack of reaction), I enjoyed her character a lot more. The two clicked.

I'm not 100% sure how I feel about Jackson's immediate and relentless come on's even fully knowing she's his assistant. #MeToo makes me all too aware of these lines even in harmless, fictional and fun reading now and takes me out of the moment.

The ending is what got me. Hit me right in the gut and gave me all the feels for Lori even knowing we were leading up to this. It was a great ending.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
2.75

DNF at 51%.

Lori Carlow is having a really bad day, she’s resigned from her role as Executive Assistant to Jackson Sinclair, a man with whom she is desperately in love, only to run him over in the car park. When Jackson turns out to have amnesia, on the brink of a hostile takeover of Sinclair Enterprises, his brother Marc begs Lori to stay on and help Jackson pretend that he is still running the business while he, the brother, tries to tie Marc goes to Australia to secure an alliance to keep the business in the family.

So, a ridiculous plot is hatched where Lori moves into Jackson’s palatial home and briefs him on everything he needs to know for any meetings. They use the excuse of his broken arm to divert suspicion. Of course, post-accident Jackson is a changed man, no longer the cold driven CEO that Lori knows, this man is compassionate and VERY interested in Lori, but with the guilt of having caused the amnesia and the little secret of her resignation between them how can Lori reciprocate, especially since any day Jackson could regain his memories.

I felt that this was just too slow and too repetitious and there was too much of Lori and Jackson having late night meetings in his kitchen. When they have to go to a black tie event and Jackson insists on her going as his date, despite her advice and the snide comments being made by one of his subordinates I just lost the will to carry on reading.

This wasn’t a bad book, the writing was good and I liked the premise, I just wanted it to be more about the two of them managing to fool the board and the shareholders rather than introspective angst. Overall, I just didn’t want to keep reading and every time I picked my Kindle up this wasn’t the book that I chose to read.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC from Netgalley.

Well, wasn't this just a lovely little gem! Yes, I'm being completely serious. A longish afternoon read which flows quickly and happily along. I loved both characters, however, I believe my favorite was Lori. I say this because she was open and told the truth even if she could've gotten by with it. How many times have we seen that in books and wished, "Gah, will you just tell the truth and get it over with.?" No worries with Lori.... My hat's off to her and Ms Davies for giving her that wonderful personality and ethic.

There were a few editing errors, but not so blatant that it took away from the book. A really good job Ms Davies. I look forward to reading more of your work.

4.5 Stars!

Giving Up The Boss by Victoria Davies is an entertaining novel. This is the third book I have read by Ms. Davies, and I will continue to seek out her new offerings. If you are looking for a standalone romance with a well-defined couple, a corporate setting, and sexy love scenes, then Giving Up The Boss is for you.

Executive Assistant Lori Carlow is in love with her boss, CEO and billionaire Jackson Sinclair. Lori is an excellent EA and she loves her job and the company. However, she believes she is so in love with Jackson, that she cannot work for him any longer. So she reluctantly resigns, gets her things and heads out. Being extremely upset, she accidentally hits him with her car as she exits the parking garage. Jackson ends up with a broken wrist and temporary amnesia. In order to ensure that his company remains afloat, Jackson has to continue to run his business without letting on that his brain has been injured. Lori agrees to stay on and help him run the company and his life, until his brother is able to takeover, or until his memory returns.

This is a well-written book, and Lori and Jackson are interesting, complex and genuine. They are a hot and fun couple, and Ms. Davies evolves their love story quite beautifully. If you enjoy a book with a lot energy and passion, then this novel is for you.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

This was the first book I've read by this author and I found it to be a fun, enjoyable, endearing read. Jackson and Lori relationship was a slow developing, slow burn kind of build up that I really enjoy and the amnesia aspect of the story just made it even more enjoyable! Fun, flirty contemporary romance. I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC for NetGalley.

Lori has been the executive assistant to Jackson for years, watching him, loving him, but he has never noticed her. She is part of the wallpaper. She finally decides to quit. She doesn’t want to spend the rest of her life wanting something she can’t have. Problem is on the way out of the parking garage Jackson steps in front of her car and she hits him. When Jackson wakes up he has no idea who he is. His company is vulnerable to a take over and a CEO with amnesia could result in losing the company. Lori agrees to stay and help Jackson out til he regains his memory. Jackson is a completely different man than he was before the accident and suddenly he notices Lori. The new Jackson is a much nicer, more caring person.

This is a great romance read. I loved watching the relationship between Lori and Jackson change and grow. If you want a feel good romance this is the book for you. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

This is a story of an executive assistant Lori Carlow who has worked very closely for a lot of years, a lot of hours, and so many days and holidays with her boss Jackson Sinclair.
The mastermind behind Sinclair Enterprises along with his brother Marc. When their father passed away Jackson being the oldest stepped into his father’s shoes never looking back. He is a no-nonsense kind of man with a different woman for every occasion.
Never once ever noticing the one woman right in front of him who had eyes only for him. A fiercely loyal and always there to be of service. Yet, he never really noticed her as a woman. As a matter of fact, as a person. More like a shadow.
That was until she decided to quit. Then all of a sudden Jackson wanted to throw money at the situation. Like that would fix her broken heart. He just couldn’t see. Working with him was slowly killing her. Would he see her one day or not? She couldn’t wait for the answer any longer she wasn’t getting any younger.
She explained he had nothing to worry about that she had already had a temp at her desk and prepared her. She also had set up interviews for E.A.’s for next week so he could pick a new person to take her place. He explained he didn’t want anyone else he needed her she was the best. Although she enjoyed hearing the words she still needed to leave. She explained like all the years before he wouldn’t even know she was gone.
She said her goodbyes to him a few of her friends. She made it to her car before her waterworks started. She’s driving out of the underground garage into the sun when someone jumps in front of her from out of nowhere. Before she has a chance to stop she hit them. She is so scared that she killed the person. She realizes it’s Jackson now she’s in a panic.
When they get into the hospital Marc his brother is called. Where he is told he has memory loss, due to the hit to the head from the car accident. He is not surprised Lori had finally quit after all the years she had put up with his brother’s attitude. Not that he is much better. But to mow him down he semi-jokes she is not ready to joke.
He explains she is needed now more than ever. For the company is in a position for a corp. take over. She knows him the best and she could prep him for all meeting and functions. She doesn’t like it but knows it’s all her fault. Showing her game face says okay.

See all that goes on to make this work and just how different Jackson becomes. See how well Lori handles it. I give this: 4 stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com.

Gah! I loved this book and devoured it in one day. Victoria Davies is a new author to me, so I didn't know what to expect - but I was hooked from the start.

Lori's billionaire ex-boss gets amnesia, and because Lori feels responsible (well, it was kind of her fault, lol), she stays with him to fill him in on everything and everyone to do with his business, in the hope that no-one discovers he's lost his memory. This is a crucial time for Jackson's company, and if it came out that he wasn't on top form, he could lose everything.

This is such a lovely read. If you're looking for a bit of romance in your life, look no further. Lori and Jackson provide it in spades.

A definite 5 stars!

Cute story but there were some inconsistencies that bothered me ( at the beginning) but overall a good read)

Davies weaves an excellent take on the typical admin/boss story. Lori finally submits her resignation and then subsequently runs down Jackson in her race to leave the building. The two are thrown back together by a head injury and their relationship becomes everything she always thought it could be, but they actually get to know each other and the relationship goes to another level. They also save the business while he gets back his memories and then, the expected HEA. This is book is worth your time!!!

3 stars
Cute story. It played out a little like an episode of General Hospital. Lori is in love with her boss. She decides she can't work for him anymore, so she quits. On her way out, she runs him over with her can and he hits his head and gets amnesia. Jackson was a jerk before the accident and now he is even more the man Lori wants to be with. Having amnesia makes Jackson a new and improved version of his billionaire self. Will everything change back to the way it was once he gets his memory back?

3.5 Stars
Lori Carlow decides it's time to quit her job and move on, before she slips up and exposes her feelings towards her Boss, Jackson Sinclair.
After a meltdown in her car after quitting Lori didn't see Jackson and hits him with her car.
Their affection towards one another is beautiful, but with a cloud hovering over Lori's head, she fears allowing anything further to happen between them, that is until she just can't hide her feeling for him anymore and exposed her secret to Jackson. I'm being cryptic not to give anything away. This was a cute, sweet office romance.

This was a light, fun, easy book to read! It is an office romance story with an interesting twist on how to get the boss's attention. Both Jackson and Lori are strong well developed characters and they work well together. This is a low angst relaxing read that will leave you smiling. I would definitely recommend it.

"Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review."

Loved this book very much. It had just enough sexy, sweet romance and the storyline was great! I highly recommend!

Thanks to the publisher for an eARC copy to read and give my honest opinion.

This put a cute spin on falling in love with your boss. Lori has been Jackson's assistant for years until finally she realizes that he is never going to notice her and she quits. Upon leaving the building she accidentally hits him with her car and he has amnesia. At the same time his company is in the throes of a hostile stock takeover, and unless she helps his company could go under.
I thought the situation was fun and the author does a really good job of keeping you entertained. Jackson is such a cold person before the amnesia that his one eighty personality change was fun. I gave it four stars for entertainment! I would definitely read more by this author.

A lovely romantic story. It was very sweet and charming. I loved the way the author used inner monologue to give funny asides to what the characters were really thinking and not saying out loud. This is a page turner and a book I would read more than once.

A little unbelievable but really sweet all the same. The only issue I might have with this was how fast the resolution took place. Just felt a little bit rushed but all in all, really cute!!

These Harlequin'ish romances are like those candies that you can't stop eating when you first begins. Once in a while you just like to go on a binge and gorge yourself.

This is a romance that is delightfully low on angst. It might be a bit shallow in reality, but it's pretty charming nevertheless.

I have previously read “Right Billionaire, Wrong Wedding” also by Victoria Davies, and REALLY liked it. It was the perfectly executed boss/assistant romance!
This one followed the same theme - an executive assistant who was desperately in love with her boss, but with the boss having amnesia.

Where to begin....
Well, I read this book in one sitting. Yep, I had other things I should have been doing, but I could not put it down.
So freaking good!
Lori and Jackson had chemistry from the beginning, but it took an accident with Jackson forgetting his memory for him to act on his feelings for her. (I do have one question though - why did he have pictures of other women in his phone if he wasn't interested in them besides for the obvious??? And how did Lori know this? Yes, she had access to his phone for work, but she shouldn't have noticed his pictures....) Anyways, I loved both characters and I really enjoyed how it was all wrapped up in the end.
This is my first book by this author - I look forward to reading previous books when I get some more book money. It does not appear to be part of a series (I would like to read Marc's story though).