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Her Boss by Arrangement
Her Boss by Arrangement
Her Boss by Arrangement
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Her Boss by Arrangement

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Resisting Mr. Off-Limits! 

Owner of Obsidian Studios Garrett Black may be scarred both inside and out, but with the Hollywood Hills Film Festival fast approaching, there's no time for distractions. Especially not those as tempting as event coordinator Tori Randall . 

Who cares if he's gorgeous? Tori's frustrated by this brooding CEO's aloof attitude and near-impossible demands. Even if Garrett wasn't her boss, she'd never risk her heart to another emotionally closed man. Normally she'd run in the opposite direction so why does she feel so compelled to stay?
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarlequin
Release dateSep 1, 2014
ISBN9781460338797
Her Boss by Arrangement
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Teresa Carpenter

Teresa Carpenter believes in the power of unconditional love, and that there's no better place to find it than between the pages of a romance novel. Reading is a passion for Teresa - a passion that led to a calling. She began writing more than twenty years ago, and marks the sale of her first book as one of her happiest memories. Teresa gives back to her craft by volunteering her time to Romance Writers of America on a local and national level. A fifth generation Californian, she lives in San Diego, within miles of her extensive family, and knows with their help she can accomplish anything. She takes particular joy and pride in her nieces and nephews, who are all bright, fit, shining stars of the future. If she's not at a family event you'll usually find her at home - reading, writing, or playing with her adopted Chihuahua, Jefe. You can send an email to Teresa at kathy.carpenter4@gte.net

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Very good book with excellent romance, interesting setting, and two characters who do some growing. Patricia has spent most of her adult life trying to keep her father from spending them into the poorhouse. Unfortunately, her hands are also tied when it comes to accessing her own funds, until she bends to her father's demands and finds a "suitable" husband. The one she had in mind fell in love with someone else, so she is back to square one.Patricia is looking for a man she can easily deal with, who won't bring drama into her life. She wants nothing to do with love or passion, seeing only the trouble caused by her father's multiple wives and countless mistresses. Before she can start looking for another candidate, Texas Rescue is called up to help deal with the aftermath of a hurricane. Working with them gives her a chance to use her organizational skills and satisfy her need to do something good.Luke is a rancher who likes what he does, but often feels trapped by his responsibilities. He became a volunteer firefighter to bring some adventure into his life. Helping out with the hurricane relief gives him that chance to do something different for a little while.Their first encounter is when Luke busts into her headquarters tent, dragging a coworker who collapsed in the heat. I liked the way that she and Luke connected, even though she tried really hard to suppress her reaction. It was fun to see the way Luke was trying to hard to get a reaction from her. Luke starts out looking at Patricia as something of a challenge, but quickly comes to see her as much more.I loved the way that he saw how she takes care of everyone else, but that no one appears to be looking out for her. It was sweet to see him try to take care of her. Patricia didn't quite know what to do about Luke. She likes his attentions, but she knows there's no future in it. As the week went on, I loved seeing Luke wear her down a little bit, to where she wasn't panicking to be seen in his company. I loved watching them grow closer. Luke really wants to continue seeing her, and see where their relationship might lead. While he had suspected that Patricia came from money, he didn't know who she really was until they'd been together for several days. Though he was a little bit of a jerk to her when he did, that didn't last long. What I really liked was the way that she opened up to him about what her life had been like and what she is still dealing with. I liked seeing the way that, thanks to his influence, she changed from holding herself apart from everyone to growing more relaxed. She was still intense with her work, but when she was off she was able to have a little fun with him. I also liked how she started to care about what happened with him, worrying when his engine company was called out. The closer she got to him, the harder it was for her to face what she needed to do. I wanted to shake her when she walked away from Luke, even after he told her how he felt. I loved the way he tried to show her what it was costing her.I loved the ending and seeing a whole different Patricia. Her solution was absolutely perfect and her big moment with Luke was terrific. I'd love to catch up with them in later books and see how they are doing.I also enjoyed the background of the disaster relief. It was really interesting to see some of the things that go on behind the scenes, from arranging drug supplies and coordinating schedules to finding equipment that the medical personnel need. I really loved seeing the way that Patricia dealt with some of the personalities. It really makes me appreciate what the real life people do.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I have a friend on here who suggested this book after my Suffragette Scandal binge. For a fluffy palate-cleanser. She (Gaufre) said "It has EVERYTHING." She wasn't wrong. Billionaire Heiress, fireman, natural disaster, revenge plot, sleep away camp vibe, and wait he's a well-off cowboy too, a heroine that wears a chignon.

    And yet, this book did work. It was an enjoyable, quick paced read with decent main characters. They were sweet and straightforward generally. And I loved the beginning of this book in particular with its kisses in the rain and camp feeling. Because all I am inside is a teenager. And in the beginning, he was a fireman, which was hot.

    (Is this the randomest review of all time? yes) But it did go downhill for me when the heroine stubbornly refuses to give up her control / revenge thing, and then in the end is self-sacrificing for the sake of the hero and their children. I just never buy that, or rarely, especially in this type of book. I also had major trouble with the timeline. Maybe just because of hoopla but felt like I missed a few transitions.

    So, yes a lot going on. totally fun and amusing regardless. Worth a read when you feel like a bit of everything all at once. 2.5 rounded up. I'm all over the place.

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