Bought by the Boss: A Novel

Stacey Kennedy

Feb 2018 · Loveswept

About this ebook

What’s better than one bad-boy boss? How about two?

In a duet of naughty novellas, a charity date auction turns into all-out war when a pair of powerful corporate lawyers each buy the other’s assistant for a weekend of seduction.

Warning: Not safe for work! Bought by the Boss depicts sexual situations in an office setting and is intended for mature audiences.

HIS PRICE
I’ve wanted Aria Finley from the moment I met her.
We flirt, we laugh, we connect. It could be perfect.
She’s even best friends with my assistant.
Problem is, she works for my archnemesis—Jackson Keller—and she’s the kind of girl who stays loyal unless you give her a reason not to.
Besides my hard-on there’s something hot between us, and I won’t rest until I put my finger on it.
So when I get the chance to buy Aria for the weekend at a charity auction, there’s no limit.
I’m going to take her home and take what I want because I’ll make her want it too.
And by Monday, she’ll know she’s mine.

DIRTY MONEY
Liam Maxwell thinks he can get to me through my assistant.
Well, two can play that game.
Now Mallory Beckett—Liam’s assistant—is mine for the weekend.
Only she has no idea who bought her at the charity auction.
This is going to be worth every penny.
But soon I realize that Mallory has been waiting for my touch all along.
What starts as a fling turns into something more.
From the beginning, I was so focused on stealing her away. 
I never thought about the fact that I’d drown if I lost her.  
Now the game has changed. And she needs to know that she belongs to me.

Praise for Bought by the Boss

“A sexy set of romances that not only make you want to turn the next page but to reach for a glass of water at the same time.”—New York Times bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan

“A fun and sexy read from Stacey Kennedy!”—Night Owl Reviews (Top Pick)

“If you’re looking for a sweet, hot, romantic and peaceful book . . . this is the book!”—Dirty Books Obsession

Don’t miss any of Stacey Kennedy’s red-hot reads

The sinful standalone: PERFECTLY INAPPROPRIATE
 
The duet of naughty novellas: BOUGHT BY THE BOSS

The Dirty Little Secrets series: BOUND BENEATH HIS PAIN | TIED TO HIS BETRAYAL | RESTRAINED UNDER HIS DUTY | CUFFED BY HIS CHARM

The Club Sin series: CLAIMED | BARED | DESIRED | FREED | TAMED | COMMANDED | MINE

This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Ratings and reviews

A sensual, intense game of cat and mouse per se between friends. An enjoyable, fast paced duet romance with a twist and turn thrown in by Stacey Kennedy in her latest pursuit Bought By The Boss. I consume all of Stacey Kennedy’s books in one sitting and with this hot number it was no different. Two best friends turn enemies over a girl now pinning over each other’s assistants? This sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. Bought By The Boss is told in two parts, which was a real treat to learn at the end of part one. This duet was sweet in some areas wanting Liam and Jackson to mend their friendship and on the flip side it was ravenous with each of their wicked ways with their women. Each male had their unique ways in between the sheets and Stacey didn’t hold back on the hotness factor. PART ONE Liam Maxwell has bought Aria Finley for a weekend long getaway. Excited that he finally can get his hands on her thanks to his money going to a charity auction. 3 years is too long to be pinning after your ex-friends assistant, but now the thrill to get her under him has him on pins and needles. “I want to see what’s mine this weekend, Aria.” “All I have is to gain one wild weekend where I give in to the sin that’s been burning between us for years.” Aria has lusted after Liam for quite some time, but her only hold up is her boss Jackson who she considers a dear friend. She knows that Jackson and Liam used to be friends, but had a falling out. She wants to be with Liam but can’t break Jackson’s heart. Excited to get her weekend away, she learns a multitude of things of Liam that she least expected, changing how she perceives him; opening her heart to love. But what about Jackson? Truth, secrets and the real personalities really shine between Liam and Aria. I liked how Aria stays true to herself and keeps Liam on her toes. I also wasn’t expecting the ending of part one, but then again, it was the perfect beginning to part two for Jackson and Mallory’s story. PART TWO Jackson wants revenge on Liam for taking Aria away, so he takes Mallory, Liam’s assistant for a couple of days. Only to learn that Mallory is not the mediocre woman he has come to know in the office. It’s a mere act of survival of the fittest between the two and both believe they will win. “There is only one set of rules, Mallory. Mine.” Once Jackson and Mallory let down their guard, learn to let each other in, they form a connection they can’t believe would happen. But what happens when they both return home to a disgruntled welcoming committee? What happens when Jackson reveals his true motive to taking Mallory away, will the connection they made be lost? Out of both stories, I enjoyed Jackson’s story better. I felt there was more ‘backstory’ and angst with him. Maybe more of a sad story and for Mallory to lift him up. However, the twist at the end I saw coming and the way he redeemed himself was sweet, caring and if I was Mallory I would have acted the same way! Praise to Stacey Kennedy for another remarkable novel that showcased two small stories with so much heart and intense heat. I can’t wait for what you have in store for us next! 5 Stars

This book is actually two fun, sexy novellas. Liam Maxwell and Jackson Keller used to be best friends and college roommates at law school, but something happened in the past and now neither of them speak to each other. Each of them are successful lawyers in their own right, but they are still connected through their personal assistants, Aria Finley and Mallory Beckett. Liam has been secretly keeping his attraction to Aria, Jackson's assistant, under wraps for far too long. When a charity auction comes up and Aria and Mallory agree to be auctioned off for a date, Liam jumps at the chance to win Aria. Liam and Aria have always had a flirty relationship but have never acted on it since Aria is great friends with Jackson. Liam and Aria's time together was fun, sexy and very enjoyable. I really liked both of these characters. Aria is a strong woman who has no problem putting Liam in his place. Liam has wanted Aria forever and is willing to do anything to make her happy. Their happy ending was great! Unbeknownst to Liam, Jackson bid on Mallory to get back at Liam for bidding on Aria. What started off as a prank quickly turns into something else. Mallory is stuck between wanting to stay loyal to Liam, but also wanting a shot at Jackson. If only the guys could get past their issues and make up it would make Mallory and Aria's life much easier. These were two fun, quick, sexy reads. I thought for sure I knew how the story would finally end, but was wrong. Overall, it was a great read.

This is actually two books in one. Liam and Jackson used to be best friends in law school and roommates until something happened that broke up their friendship. Now Liam is in love with Jackson's assistant and has bought her, Aria, at a charity auction for a weekend date. Good thing the feelings are mutual. Jackson cannot be outdone and secretly buys Liam's assistant, Mallory, at the same auction. Mallory and Aria are best friends and roommates and oh, what a tangled web is weaved. We find out what happened in the past, watch everyone fall in love, and a lust-filled and good time is had by all. This is a twisty and sexy tale, or I should say tales and definitely worth the snowy afternoon spent reading. I thoroughly enjoyed this one! **Received this ARC for review from the publisher via NetGalley**

About the author

Stacey Kennedy is an outdoorsy, wine-drinking, nap-loving, animal-cuddling, USA Today bestselling romance author with a chocolate problem. She writes sexy contemporary romance with a dash of suspense and a sprinkle of heart and humor, including titles in her wildly hot Kinky Spurs, Club Sin, and Dirty Little Secrets series. She lives in southwestern Ontario with her family and does most of her writing surrounded by lazy dogs.