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Perfect (Mis)Match (Book 1)

Piper is a hot little pistol deep in a rut. She's lost her "boyfriend", her career is stagnant, and her dream goal is distant. So, of course, the thing she needs is a literal run-in with some douche with a snazzy car claiming that she tried to take his parking spot. Who cares if he's hot?! 😏 Vincent is in crisis mode because he can't get his hands on a rare flower to make his latest cologne. He promised the world this specific fragrance and Vincent Forde always delivers. So why did this girl ruin his morning and where the hell did his parking space sign go?! 🤷‍♀️

I loved this. I don't normally get this excited over a cutesy rom-com, but my girl Leslie knows what she's doing. Piper and Vincent are fantastic characters and I LOVE Nana Dee and the Lost Boys. What absolute fun!

Tropes :
☠️🤝❤️ - Enemies to co-conspirators to lovers
😒😁 - Grumpy x Sunshine
💰📸 - Billionaire x free spirit
😎😚 - Fake dating
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 - Brother's best friend


On The Rocks (Book 2)
Of all the bars in Manhattan, why'd he walk into this one? Cora, the Masked Mixer, is trying to get her nest egg built up to have the bar of her dreams. But the night of an important competition with a nice pay day, her ex and CEO of his own spirits company tries to smooze her. He doesn't even recognize her even though he broke her heart 15 years ago. How dare he!? But....he is still hot and his company has a good reputation......

So cute! I love Cora and Aiden. While not all relationships are meant to be revived, I think this one was. I loved seeing the whole gang rally around Aiden and Dom (who is going through his own struggles) and Nana Dee. There are so many great characters in this book and so many opportunities to think about how things change as we grow up.

Tropes
🥈Second chance
🤵‍♂️🍹Boss x Employee
🎓🎓HS sweethearts
👉👩& 💀 Touch her and die
💰💰 Billionaire



Designed for Disaster (Book #3)
Natasha is working really hard to keep herself afloat. Bustling with multiple part-time jobs and her side hustle of designing custom furniture, she definitely doesn't have time to squabble with some douche having a yelling match on his phone. But when Coffeezilla turns the table on himself and her, she finds herself with one less paycheck and an arch-nemesis. Trent just wants his parents to leave him alone. After all, they've been so good at that his whole life. He's got stuff to do and now some barista is giving him a hard time. Serves her right to get fired after treating him so badly. He just can't help but notice her though.

I thought this was cute. I definitely liked the first two books better. Trent was so unlikable for so much of the book. Even though he does have a sweet side and shows it often, he just wasn't my fave of the MMCs in this series. Natasha is okay. Again, she's not my favorite. She's spicy, but not as interesting a character as Piper and Cora. I love that Dom comes out of left field in this one and snags him a babe too. Good for him after what happened in Book 2.

Tropes :
💰🪚 Billionaire x Crafty girl
👯‍♀️ Best Friends dating Best Friends
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Drama

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I will split my review into the overall feeling of the books and then specifically about each book.

All three books were really easy reads, they all gave a similar feeling and had a similar build. They all followed the same formula: they hate each other, the FMC starts working for the MMC, they get together, there is a conflict and the MMC breaks off their relationship, he regrets his actions, he goes to say sorry, the FMC is reluctant at first but ultimately forgives him, happy end.

I would have liked to see a little variation and maybe have a twist because now I knew what to expect from the third book. It didn't surprise me nor did it make me read faster to see how it would end or what the conflict would be in the third act.

The first book: Piper had such a sunshine feeling about her, I really do believe Vincent just got instantly happy being in her vicinity. I thought their relationship evolved at the right moment. They had enough time to get to know each other and change their minds about their first impressions. Vincent did actually change, so Piper's first impression was actually correct.

The second book: My first thought within the first few chapters was: How can Aiden not recognize Cora when she was only wearing an eye mask. You would think Aiden would remember an ex of his, because she is basically part of the reason he doesn't do relationships anymore. Also, Cora, girl. Why would you get into a relationship with someone who never gave you a reason for your breakup and has shown no change since that time? I think they should have started communicating better way earlier.

The third book: I thought this book was the least best of all of them. Maybe part of this is due to the formula never changing and feeling repetitive. Natalie felt really flat. She changed her mind about Trent SUPER fast, there was almost no enemies part in this book. Trent is, like the title of the trilogy, a real a-hole. He gets someone fired because he put something on a table that had a sign it was broken. Honestly, I would have never gotten over that. Someone who is rude to people trying to do their job and helping is a major red flag for me.

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OK, I’ve officially read all three books
I like the first book I really enjoyed the dynamic between the leads- I gave it a 5 star
The second book- I hated the MMC but loved the FMC- I started noticing the same plot as the first- I gave it 2.5 stars and rounding to 3
The third book- I’m sick of the formula. It’s the same three books but with different character names and same exact themes.- I gave it 3 stars because I liked the side characters more. I rooted for a dude couple more than the main.

It’s not a bad series but it needed more variation in the stories

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Manhattan Bossholes Boxset by Leslie North was so wonderfully written. .
I loved these books!
This book set will make you have all the feels and make you smile. It is the perfect rom-com and if you like rom-coms, you should definitely grab these!

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I love Leslie north’s books. And I was very happy to get to read these ones! The story are short and easy to read. And very enjoyable.

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Thank you NetGalley and Relay Publishing for the ARC

Manhattan Bossholes is complied of three books each with a boss x employee romance. They're all fun and entertaining. The romances are great and the characters strong, sweet, swoony and badass.

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This collection of previously published romance novels follows a group of successful businessmen—known as the “Lost Boys”—who struggle with personal issues and find love with strong, unconventional women. Each story features engaging tropes like enemies to lovers, second chances, fake dating, and opposites attract, combined with humor, banter, conflict, and steamy romance. The bond between the Lost Boys and their beloved Nana Dee adds warmth and depth to the series.

Perfect (Mis)Match

A feisty photographer and a grumpy billionaire clash after a car accident, only to find themselves fake dating for mutual gain. Vincent hires Piper to help him secure a business deal, while she agrees in exchange for his industry connections. As their chemistry intensifies, Vincent must confront his belief that love will always come second to his career.

On the Rocks

Cora, a talented mixologist, is forced to collaborate with Aiden, the billionaire “Cocktail King”—who also happens to be the high school ex who broke her heart. Though she resists falling for him again, their fiery dynamic and shared passion for their craft make it hard to keep emotions out of the mix.

Designed for Disaster

Furniture designer Natasha is furious when an arrogant customer gets her fired from her café job—only to discover he’s also a key client interested in her work. Trent, a serious businessman with a troubled past, needs to impress his beloved grandmother, Nana Dee. When she mistakes Natasha for his girlfriend, he convinces her to play along while also hiring her for a major project. Sparks fly, but both must overcome their trust issues to find real happiness.

With well-developed characters, heartfelt moments, and plenty of chemistry, this collection offers a delightful mix of romance, humor, and emotional depth.

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I am a big Leslie North fan. I just finished a box set of her works. The Manhattan Bossholes Boxset was so much fun. I couldn't put them down.

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I loved this series. I had the pleasure of reading each book as it was released. They were so good! I was excited to see them all in one delicious package. Lovers of Leslie North should not miss out on this series. And imagine getting to read them all in one sitting!!
5 stars!!

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The Manhattan Bossholes series by Leslie North is a cute 3 story box set of a group of friends who met in college & became connected through their adopted grandmother, who refers to these friends as her "Lost Boys." Each of the 3 stories follows this group of friends as they deal with drama, mental health, family issues, & business, all while finding the loves of their lives. All 3 stories also follow a similar storyline of the girl working for the company where the male lead is the CEO, hence the series name "Bosshole." All 3 stories have a 3rd act break up followed by clarity of the male lead that brings the couples back together. Sorry to ruin it for you, but it's pretty predictable. Still, all 3 stories are easy to read, with laugh out loud moments & overall good romance that'll make you swoon.
Thank you, #NetGalley, for the ARC of the #ManhattanBossholesBoxset.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book, with all thoughts and opinions being my own. If you enjoy spicy banter, a bit of family drama, some emotional trust issues, & plenty of passion, then you'll enjoy these amazing stories.

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These stories are so much fun. Who doesn't like hot billionaires being bossholes only to be put in their place by a strong female characters?! The story lines in each book are fantastic, great character development. I only hope we eventually get the other stories from the guys not featured in the first three books, all of Nana Dee's "Lost Boys".

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I read “Designed for Disaster” a few months ago as a stand-alone, and I loved it. When I saw the box, I just had to get it, it was one of those rare opportunities good enough to pass.

The series is about 5 friends from college that made a special bond during one economic class and a holiday where they were forced, by terrible weather, to spend it together. They are the bothers you choose in life, with family issues that made their bond even stronger, so when one the boys’ grandmother adopted them and called them “the lost boys”, the chosen family was created.

The first book of the series “Perfect (mis) match” was exactly was I had expected. Same vibe as the third book which is called “Design for disaster”. However, the second book didn’t fulfill my expectations. Somehow, I felt that the main male character was aloof all the time, which it made perfect sense since it was his way to avoid real connections, but when he was by himself, it felt that even then he couldn’t shake the fake personality making harder to picture any strong and romantic bond with the female counterpart.

At the end, this three books were a fun read that I don’t regret!

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Fun little collection of workplace romances. But after a while all the stories seem a bit too samey and the dialogue kind of becomes tedious to read…

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This collection brings together previously published books about a tight-knit group of successful businessmen—each dealing with their own personal struggles—who find love in the most unexpected ways. Their love interests? Unconventional, talented women who challenge them in all the best ways. But, of course, true love doesn’t come easy—they have to face their fears and insecurities before they can get their happily ever after.

The characters are all incredibly likable, with strong development that makes you invested in their journeys. The stories are engaging and packed with a little bit of everything—enemies to lovers, second chances, fake dating, close proximity, opposites attract, and even the classic one-bed trope. Plus, there's no shortage of emotions, humor, witty banter, tension, and some seriously steamy moments.

One of my favorite aspects? The bond between the "Lost Boys" themselves and their relationship with Nana Dee—such a fun and heartwarming dynamic!

If you love boss-employee romances filled with spice, tension, laugh-out-loud interactions, and strong friendships, you’ll definitely enjoy this collection.

I received a free ARC of this book, but all opinions are my own.

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I wasn’t able to download and read this book before it was archived and I’m so bummed about it because “Perfect Mismatch” in this set from Leslie North has been in my TBR forever.

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Cute, sweet romance trio that brings the spice in all the right places.
New to Leslie North’s works and I am so sad it’s taken me this long to find her!
Each story in the boxset brings its own special element that keeps the entertainment rolling and rolling and rolling.
These feel-good stories bring passion, emotion, twists and turns, on their paths towards each other. All the guys face challenges in being open and honest with themselves, which impacts our FMCs and the possibilities of their relationships. Common theme is this love/hate relationship and enemies-to-lovers vibes. Other tropes Leslie hits in this group: boss/employee, fake relationship, second chance, and others that I’m sure I missed.
Totally recommend for a lighthearted read, and should definitely have this boxset in your collection.


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This is my feedback for book 1 of the Manhattan Bossholes Boxset (it’s a set of 3 books); I’ll update this space as I finish the other ones!

3.5 stars

The Perfect (Mis) Match is a cute enemies to lovers, fake-dating office romance. The writing was light and breezy, and the fake dating shenanigans were absolutely fun! It was a very easy book to binge read, and I finished it over two evenings.

Our main characters are Piper and Vincent, and the narration switched both their perspectives—this was well balanced out, and made it easy to root for both of them. Their voices were different, and the author handled both their POVs effortlessly. Piper and Vincent both have business goals they can achieve only with the help of the other, and their facade to achieve this formed the crux of the plot—it made for a cute plot, and though at times it bordered on ridiculous, the tempo of the book kept me going.

The formula for romance novels demands that there needs to be one major conflict that needs to be figured out by the main characters to get their HEA — the conflict was built wonderfully, and was in line with their characters. However, the resolution felt flat, and lacked the charm that had been present in the first 75% of the book. There was more tell than show at this point; it would have been nice to have a few chapters dedicated to the MC grieving over how they’d messed up, and figuring out how to make amends, rather than directly jumping to the making amends part. This brought down the rating to 4.

One thing that felt unnecessary was the many chapters that had been tacked on at the end, after Piper and Vincent had got back together. The book should have ended at that point, and the epilogue being them meeting Vincent’s dad for lunch, and Vincent reflecting on not repeating the mistakes his dad had made.

The last couple of chapters after this felt forced and rushed, and didn’t sit with the pace of the rest of the book. This is what lost another 0.5 from me.

Overall, I largely enjoyed this book. It’s been a long time since I read a romance that I finished in just two days, and this was a delight to read!

Thank you Relay Publishing for providing me with an ARC via NetGalley!

(The Amazon review link will be updated once it is approved by Amazon.)

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That was an amazing box set romance, i've already read, designer for disaster and I loved it and I love the other stories related to the manhattan bosses. A must for 2025

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This was a great collections of 3 friends who are each motivated, rich career oriented guys, who meet and fall for strong unusual women, who challenge them and keep them on their toes. Each book was unique and had some great dialogue, funny moments and sexy connection.

A light hearted romance collection

#netgalley #ManhattanBossholesBoxset

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Perfect (Mis)match: I really liked piper from the beginning but man was it easy to hate Vincent after the initial incident. but after seeing them work together you start to understand him a bit more and come to eventually like him as a character. He has his reasons on why he thinks marriage and relationships aren't great and i think that really opened his character up.

On the Rocks: Cora and Aiden have a history together. this was such a fun second chance romance / workplace romance. It was definitely interesting to see them try and get along with each other and work through their previous problems. The chemistry between them both was perfect and the humor was a great addition to the book.

Designed for Disaster: Trent was a likeable character in the first books and i already felt like i knew a little bit about him and his love for Nana Dee. But it was really interesting to learn about his family problems and what he was going through behind the scenes. Natasha is a sweetie pie and didn't deserve to get fired but alas it ended up being a good thing. This was such a fun book and the chemistry was perfect between both of our characters.

I really liked this set of books and i will definitely be reading more from this author.
Thank you to NetGalley and Relay Publishing for an ARC of these books.

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