I have never read a book by this author and you can bet I will remedy that. This was an amazing read. Funny, sexy, great friendships, informative and so so sexy. I already have the second on in my wish list.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book is about Jenny, a smart-mouthed, no-nonsense girl who needs a job to help with a family issue. She's heading to an interview when she bumps into a rude stranger. Her day goes downhill from there.

I liked Jenny's character for the most part. I did not like that she couldn't handle crisis well, but given the circumstances, I gave her a pass for MOST of her reactions. Though, there was one part that I thought she had crossed the line of reasonablity.

I don't expect the characters of any book to be perfect (I prefer flaws, actually). I believe that there is a possibility that one could be so enamored by another, that they "reform" their idiotic ways. Like Ethan did. He did have lapses, but I chalked that up as concern and fear. There were times he did act like a spoiled kid throwing a tantrum, but if he was accustomed to getting his way and understood that he had no control over the situations that were presenting themselves, maybe, just maybe he would shut down (though he'd never let on that this was happening to the outside world).

Now, given the setting of the story, I don't know if someone would truly act the way Jenny did in the workplace and have a pass. I'm not convinced of that part of the book, but it was entertaining, nevertheless.

This was a quick read for me and I wanted to know how it ended. I liked the supporting characters and felt they added a little more to the story. There is adult language, that I could have done without and adult situations in interesting places.
3.5 stars

I’ve read a couple of Sloane Howell books before and find I really enjoy her writing style. I love the start of every new book and when the plot is interesting and compelling from the start, you know it’s going to be a good book. The chemistry between Ethan and Jenny was there from the beginning yet they didn’t start having sex right away. I like that it was built up which made the sexual tension that much more interesting; plus they actually got to know one another before they had sex. I was a little frustrated with all the miss-communication between the H & h that seems to be an on-going occurrence but if you like work-place romance you will like this book. I really enjoyed the banter with Ethan’s best friend Matt and can’t wait for his story. I was fortunate to receive this free book for a pre-release ARC review. This is one that I will enjoy read again – I definitely recommend.

I really liked this book. Jenny and Ethan have chemistry right from the moment they meet. They can't act on it as he owns the company jenny works for but as the spend more together the more they realise they are meant to be together. This was a good book it had lots of laughs and some sad parts and at times I wanted to hit Ethan over his head. I loved Ethans friend Matt and Jenny's Kersey and I hope they get a story.

DNF @ 30%

Life is too short to keep reading books you have a hard time with, sadly. The main problem I have with this book is the characters; Jenny and Ethan behaved too juvenile for my taste. I didn't feel connected at all with them, and I got annoyed when they didn't act realistically.

Overall, this had potential; I really liked the first 10% but it went downhill from there for me.

4 stars.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
First time reading a Sloane Howell novel and after reading was surprised to find out the author was a man. I say this because I really liked how well defined and complex the heroine was in this book. Kuddos to Sloane. Jenny was pretty amazing and Ethan wasn't bad either.
It was a highly entertaining sports themed contemporary romance with witty banter, strong characters, sexy scenes and a touch of sadness. I really enjoyed reading this book and was hooked very quickly.

Jenny Jackson really needs this job at Ethan Mason's Sports agency as she has a sick father and mounting medical bills.
Jenny: Job interviews are a bitch under the best of circumstances, but when your potential boss is the world’s biggest prick, that’s when you should simply walk away. It’s just that I need this job so badly—and I’m mesmerized by Ethan Mason’s piercing gaze. Men like him aren’t supposed to exist in real life. But under the tailored suits and GQ looks, Ethan simmers with barely restrained ambition. And no matter how hard I work to fight the attraction, I’m going to get burned.

Ethan: You don’t become a top agent without learning how to close a deal. I always get what—or who—I want, by staying cool and in command. Then Jenny Jackson walks into my office with her lush curves and “screw you” attitude and blows away my intentions of keeping things professional. All I can think about is exploring the perfect body hidden beneath those conservative clothes or shutting her saucy mouth with one hot kiss. Jenny’s worth breaking the rules over—if I can convince her to break the rules for me.

If you like contemporary romance give this one a spin as you won't be disappointed. Great emotional story. I had a few nit-picky moments mostly with professional and work related scenes but as I learned more about Jenny and Ethan and why they are so emotionally closed off I really felt for them.

What a great book! I loved it!! It has humour, sadness, love & hot, hot sex! I was hooked from the first meeting of Jenny & Ethan by the park. (Who doesn't like a bit of talking back, needing to have the last word & some sign language thrown in!) The sparks flew between them through the whole story. The characters felt real. They were like friends & family.

I would definitely recommend this to friends as a must read. And, I look forward to reading more from Sloane Howell. Mr. Howell, you know how to tell an awesome story! Thanks :)

This started out great... snappy witty and then dissolved into something i just couldn't get behind... it could be me... but to my way of accessing... the female lead started out with fire and could hold her own... The guy was hot sexy and strong- She became less... and whinny and he had knee jerk reactions. So for me... was not my book.

4.5 Stars

Sloane Howell's writing keeps getting better and Bossed has proven his writing skills.

Jenny is going on an interview that she really needs, the money most importantly. She's the sole caregiver to her dying father besides her BFF that helps her, she needs the money for the best care. That is until she meets her match in her new potential boss Ethan. Ethan is immediately attracted to Jenny, but instead of being nice and cordial, he riles Jenny up and the war of words flies around.

I adored Jenny as much as Ethan tried to make her working life miserable, she dished it right back to him, but in a professional capacity. Their attraction is palpable and when the sexy times happened, watch out.

I cannot wait to read more of Sloane Howell's books.

*An ARC was provided via Net Galley for an honest review.

Jenny Jackson is desperate and desperate times call for desperate measures. Job hunting is a stressful endeavor in itself, add to that an arrogant prick who happens to be the boss, and things are bound to go south. Ethan Mason built his company with focus, determination and a commanding attitude. Hiring the beautiful spit fire that managed to give as good as she got was a mistake he couldn’t afford. Yet, to let her walk away from him was not an option. After an unexpected encounter and an interview from hell, he signed his own death warrant, but at least he would enjoy himself to his bitter end. Jenny was taken by her boss. He was GQ handsome, intelligent and knew baseball almost as well as she did. He also was rude, mean and honestly scary at times. But she would not show weakness… Bossed is a humor filled, banter driven romance with enough sass to keep readers going until the last page. While it dishes out enough drama, tension and tears, it was the banter that got to me. I love a good back and forth. Ethan is a beautiful, broken man and Jenny is his perfect match. A fun read for sure.

Jenny is a very strong willed and focused girl she is sarcastic and will give back as good as she gets. She also knows her sports stats which is like a dream for most men...lol.
Ethan is very much a man who has to be in charge and he has to be right and he has to have the last word. He for sure is not going to let Jenny show him up.
When these two unexpectedly "bump" into each other before Jenny is supposed to have an important interview you can just sense the sexual tension rolling off them from the get go.
I really love this story...I love a story that makes you fall in love with the characters and that has you rooting for them to make it.
Soooo let's cut to the good stuff...the SEX!!! I mean the first time...it was...muy caliente!!!!!!!
I absolutely love the relationship that Jenny has with her Father through out this book. I love how he calls her on her BS.
I think the one thing that kind of irritated me about Jenny was how sensitive she was and how she over reacted towards some of the things Ethan did. Ethan stayed persistent and broke down Jenny's walls even though she did not make it easy.
If you want a great read with tons of witty push-pull and HOT sex then this is the book for you!

This is the first book I have read from Sloan Howell and was excited when I received an advance copy from the publisher for an honest review.

Jenny is an accountant who is in a new city and bumps into Ethan while on her way to a job interview. He isn't pleasant and she is irritated with him. Unbeknownst to her he ends up being the owner of a sports agency where she is interviewing.

The job interview is nothing like you would imagine. When Jenny schools him on some baseball stats, he hires her.

Tension between the two is palpable and continues throughout the book.

A relationship begins and Jenny and Ethan are pulled back and forth. At times I wanted to strangle Ethan for the way he treated people, but Jenny was also pigheaded at times.

I loved that Jenny was an intelligent woman who didn't take crap from Ethan while caring for a terminally ill parent. The relationship between Jenny and her father was priceless, as well as with her best friend Kelsey.

I enjoyed the other characters in the book especially Kelsey and Matt. I’m hoping that Ms. Howell will write her next book about them. I look forward to Ms. Howell’s next release.

It was interesting to read from the point of view of both people

This book had everything that makes a book outstanding, laugh out loud conversations, sweet conversations that bring you to tears and the love between a father and daughter that will tug at your heart.
It was very entertaining to say the least. I loved Jenny spunkyness. I Love when a book is written so well, it's hard not to think it's real. So many laugh out loud moments will keep you glued to this book. One of the best books I've read.

Overall, I felt this was rather hot or miss. Some parts were great, some were predictable or ridiculous.

I have to love this book because I laughed and cry a lot. Jenny is a great strong woman, with a difficult life. Ethan is alpha man with a torrid past. They make each other happy, angry and loved that they are perfect match.

2.5 STARS

Bossed is the first book I’ve read by Mr Howell, and I have to admit my curiosity was opened seeing as I’m a glutton for punishment when it comes down to an out of bounds office romance. Ahem… in this novel my expectations seemed to be marked out though. Since the leading lady is not easy prey and won’t take any bull from her peer, I wanted more from him. Did I get it? Yes and no! Read on!

Jenny Jackson is between a rock and a hard place for reasons to be divulged; however, her contradictory traits weren’t going to help matters. Therefore, it didn’t surprise me that eating humble pie wasn’t an easy feat for her. More than apt in her profession, she has to prove herself which believe you me, she does perfectly. As her story unfolded, my real issue was whether I could trust my gut feelings regarding her behaviour when the going gets tough. Not only did she rub me up the wrong way, but quite frankly, I could have given her a good talking to!

“Sorry, does my love of baseball offend you? I didn’t realize it was a sensitive topic. My apologies, Mr. Mason.”

Ethan Mason came across to me as stony-hearted and obviously bossy. His short fuse scares the pants off all his employees, his patience with them is zero and at first I thought he was for me. Shame isn't one of my strong points when it boils down to an alpha man who doesn’t slack. It wasn’t until I was well into the story that he showed his true colours. Actually, I found it much easier to connect to him than Jenny and that’s saying something.

“We can’t keep doing this. This cycle of running hot and cold. I need warmth. Constant warmth.”

“I can do warm. I’ll be your Caribbean. Nothing but warm.”

What I couldn’t cope with was how Ethan changed his tune when least expected. I thought it was against his nature. For someone who’d had to fight for everything he owned; who was so very sure of himself and had no compunction in wheeling and dealing with the best, his stance in the ways of love made me pity him. I must say if there was one thing I was bowled over by was the repartee between Ethan and his best mate, Matt. The sound advice given might just help his long-life buddy see sense in brackets since Ethan’s shell is a hard one to crack.

“Ethan Mason is no pussy. He takes what he wants, and he doesn’t care what anyone thinks about it. I wouldn’t say this shit to you if you weren’t my best friend. So listen closely, and make sure you let this sink in.”

One detail which cannot be disputed is the off the charts steaminess. It. Is. Sizzling. Hot! Jenny and Ethan fight it, they succumb to it in scenarios that’ll probably make you wonder if what they are up to is acceptably correct under such circumstances. Their nonstop toing and froing quite honestly drove me round the bend. What I did feel strongly about was the emotional imbalance between them. Often crossing the line of insolence, they both made up for it with their quick off the mark banter. It is quirky, refreshing, and kept my interest. Ethan’s family is adorable, Jenny’s bestie, Kelsey, adds spice where necessary and the side character development is really well-thought-out. Moments of angst kept me on my toes too, so you might ask why I didn’t give this standalone more stars! A few grey areas in Ethan’s and Jenny’s mannerisms didn’t quite hit a home run. That being said, my recommendation is to go into this read with an open mind and enjoy.

What an awesome story. Good romance and plot. Enjoyed all the elements of the story.