This was my first book by Sloane Howell and I really enjoyed it. It wasn't quite a five star read but I loved the writing style and the humor of the book. The initial meeting between Jenny and Ethan was funny and set the tone for the book. Ethan and Jenny both have very strong personalities and don't take crap from anyone. They have a very antagonistic relationship but it's also obvious that the chemistry isn't just from their verbal conflicts but the sexual chemistry that they have. They are both hugely attracted to each other but Ethan is reluctant to get involved with Jenny since he is the owner of the company.

Ethan can be a jerk and there were times when you just wanted to smack him but he was also a well rounded character that obviously had another side. He was a jerk at work but in his personal life he was a great guy. The balance worked well for me and I ended up liking Ethan. I liked Jenny's character and that she stood up to Ethan but sometimes her reactions were so completely different I had trouble understanding where she was coming from. In one instance she forgives Ethan really easily for some pretty atrocious behavior and in other instances completely blames him for things that are not in his control at all. I did like that she realizes she isn't being rational but it was just weird that she had such different reactions. Forgiveness for when he actually did something wrong and OTT anger when he didn't do anything wrong.

However, despite that issue I enjoyed both the characters and the story. I really liked the secondary characters as well and I look forward to the second book about the secondary characters from this book.

WOW! Sloane Howell has done it again! I absolutely loved Bossed! I was completely consumed by the story from the very beginning! This story is brimming with emotions and takes you on quite a ride!

Bossed tells the story of sports agent Ethan and his newest employee, Jenny and their journey as they to build a relationship while remaining professional.

Ethan comes off as a cocky, arrogant jerk; but underneath all that attitude is really a kind-hearted guy.

Jenny is feisty, sassy, very intelligent woman who isn’t afraid to go toe to toe with Ethan.

Together, Jenny and Ethan are absolutely on fire! The steaminess between them is totally off the charts HOT!

I loved the rest of the story and characters too. I especially loved Jenny’s Dad, Kelsey and Matt. For me, they were as key to the story as Jenny and Ethan! The banter between all of them was hilarious and made my stomach ache from laughing so hard.

Bossed was such a fun book. Sloane Howell has become one of my fave authors! I can’t wait to read Scored!!

This story brings it! Filled with saucy, smoldering banter, hilarious interactions, sizzling chemistry in a forbidden, but so tempting romance, as well as flawed individuals with heart. This hit all the feels for me, I laughed, I cried and I fell for both of these characters, flaws and all as well as their awkward struggles that they must overcome, to win in the game of love and life. Of course my favorite parts are the scorching chemistry between them and the smoldering banter when they hurl words back and forth at each other, turning them into a raging inferno of lust and desire as they rock one another's worlds, and that was done superbly! This is the first story of Sloane Howell that I have read and Lordy, Lordy do I need to read a lot more! This kept me captivated and entertained from beginning to end. Loved it! Should you read this? You Betcha! Highly Recommended.

I voluntarily requested a ARC through NetGalley and readily offered my honest review.

4 of 5

Adult Romance

ARC provided for an honest review through NetGalley.

Jenny is a smart and sassy woman who doesn’t take crap from anyone. Her life isn’t easy and she doesn’t have time to let people walk all over her. On her way to a job interview, she literally runs into a jaw droppingly gorgeous business man with an arrogant attitude. The day keeps getting worse. She doesn’t have time to deal with his insulting comments but she can’t just let him walk away. They spar with words before finally breaking apart to get to their destinations. Life keeps throwing curve balls and when Jenny arrives to her interview, she enters a room full of strangers in suits and at the head of the table…yup…the man she ran into on the streets. Perfect. She wants this job. She NEEDS this job to pay for her father’s medical bills but at what point should she walk away? She is damn good at what she does but can she really work for this man?

Ethan is professional and to the point. He knows what his company needs to succeed. When Jenny walks into his office, he needs her in more ways than one. She is clearly capable of the job and comes with a feisty attitude. He can’t let her walk out the door. His company needs her, he needs her…

Looking for a fast and sexy read!? This one is for you! I devoured this book in hours. There are moments that will make you laugh out loud and grin ear to ear because the chemistry between Jenny and Ethan is perfect.

One thing I absolutely loved was that Jenny doesn’t just give into Ethan. She puts up a fight and Ethan must chase/pursue her…it makes for some fun moments! I wished there would have been more scenes/backstory to show Jenny’s relationship with her family, especially her father. I would have loved to have connected more with her and I think seeing her childhood and the love/bond she has with her father would have made the connection stronger. Same for Ethan. I would have liked to have known/seen more about where he came from. I connected with both characters but I wanted MORE.

Bossed released TODAY. Check it out on Amazon!

What happens when you need a job you'd be good at but you need to impress the a-hole boss? I would best describe Ethan and Jenny's relationship like a good fire but then throw in some gasoline. Boom! But they just can't get things right. The supporting characters were just as funny and as quirky as Ethan and Jenny trading barbs. This was just what I needed to pull me out of a major book hangover. A quick easy read with laughter and feels.

Bossed by Sloane Howell.......5 Fun Bossed Stars!! Wow, A hot fun story, that you can't put down. I enjoyed this employee and employer romance story with all the bantering, it always makes for a good read. I loved watching the story unfold for Ethan and Jenny. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book from publisher via NetGalley.

Ethan is all about his business, until he bumps into Jenny and that's when things get interesting. Jenny ends up working for Ethan. Ethan can't get Jenny out of his head he doesn't even know her but she changes him just by one look. Will they both be able to pull down there stubbornness and actually be a couple? Will Ethan give up his life all about business for Jenny? Will Jenny be able to trust Ethan? Back and fourth hate, love romance that will have you wondering what's gonna happen next. 4/5 stars ****Reviewed for Sweet & Spicy Read provided for a voluntarily Advanced Reader Copy of this book ****

A really good easy read that held my attention the whole way through.

This was a great story! So many facets - at times a funny romantic comedy, at other times poignant and sad. But it was also very hot - chemistry off the charts - at times, too!

This is my first book by Sloane Howell and I enjoyed his sense of humor. Some scenes were funny because they were so unrealistic in real life but something we would love to have the nerve to do. Show some attitude in a job interview (for a job you really need) when the interviewer (who you know is the boss) is trying to intimidate you and in fact, you show him up, getting the last word in? Demand the boss apologize to an employee who he has berated in front of coworkers? We've all been in situations where we'd like to tell our boss how we really feel - but Jenny actually does it! And it's funny!

Watching the dynamics between Evan and Jenny is entertaining!

The interactions between Jenny and her best friend Kelsey, and Ethan and his best friend Matt bring additional depth to the story.

Matt is absolutely hilarious! He's known Ethan since before he became a big agent and sees behind the pompous attitude Ethan projects to others and calls him on it! More importantly, Matt makes Ethan face up to his past which has so much control over his current behavior.

Kelsey has known Jenny for years and is very involved in Jenny's family. She provides (for the most part) so much support for Jenny. And the way they act together is just the way two long time close friends would be. Sometimes supportive and sometimes tough love. Some very funny moments here, too.

I would definitely recommend this book! I'm really hoping Kelsey and Matt get a story, too!

This was my first Sloane Howell book and I have to say...I was impressed. I really liked this one. The characters were engaging and likable, the story was surprising and multifaceted with interesting supporting characters that added greatly to the overall story. The romance was romantic, the sex was HOT, the relationships were believable and the humor was actually really funny. There were a few things I would have liked to see playout a little differently, but overall I enjoyed the story. This book has me checking out my next Sloane Howell read.

Bossed is a scorcher of a romance that takes you on a ride of ups and downs, with laughs and tears along the way.

On the outside Ethan is gruff, take charge, & sure of himself, but he is hiding insecurities and how much his life has been affected by his parents bad decisions.

“You think I don’t want to let my guard down with Jenny? Of course I do. But people let you down, bro. And it leaves some nasty f'n scars when they do.”

Jenny is desperate to have a well paying job to keep up with the medical bills for her dad. When she lands a job working for the extremely handsome, but completely insufferable Ethan, they clash from day one.

“Whatever.” I shoved her and laughed. “I can’t scr*w this up. The salary is almost double what I made before. I just need to keep my head down, steer clear of Mr. Hot C*cky *ss hole and do my work.”

Bossed is loaded with funny lines and banter, but don't let that fool you. It packs quite an emotional punch with an engaging storyline and enough twists to keep you turning pages.

From the first page through the scene when Jenny schools Ethan on baseball stats in her job interview, it's pretty funny, and I had high hopes for a good romantic comedy (of which there are too few).. But that isn't what this is. Although there are a few mildly funny scenes, the promised banter isn't there after the first few chapters. This is a typical contemporary romance, and that was a bit of a letdown. Still, it was well written, with natural dialogue and it featured well developed characters and fleshed out back stories. So, all in all, not bad, although nothing really new.

Also, what's with the trend of the heroine always folding like a wet pillowcase the minute the hero gets her alone? Jenny, a supposedly strong character, gave in to Ethan the minute they were alone for the first time (in the back of a car), exhibiting zero willpower. Writing female characters as if we're physically incapable of controlling ourselves for five seconds around a good looking male - and yet calling them strong - is insulting, not romantic. Try Shaye Marlow, she writes female MCs who actually ARE strong.

This is my first book to have read by Sloane Howell and I wasn't disappointed, his style of writing and his sense of humor totally had me in stitches throughout this book. His characters are so very easy to connect with and so I warmed to them right from the start.
Ethan Mason is the hot as hell, hardass owner of a sports agency that Jenny Jackson goes for a job at, he is a total douche to her and all his employees but you just cant help yourself for loving his character as you just know that beneath the surface there is a different man hiding behind his stern and stubborn exterior.
Jenny Jackson is a woman who is desperate to find and hold down a job to pay for the medical bills that are piling up because her father is sick, but that doesn't stop her from being a badass and a smart mouth that loves putting Ethan in his place. She stands up for what she feels is right no matter the consequences that she may face and I loved her character all the more for it.
I really liked Matt, Ethan's long time friend and Jenny's friend Kelsey who are both just secondary characters but they play an important part in the story as they give a lot of help and advice along the way to both Ethan and Jenny that adds to the craziness that goes on between them.
Ethan and Jenny's story is an epic whirlwind of snarky banter and baseball statistics, it has some heart wrenching and tender moments that will make you go through a thousand different emotions with some happy and some sad. You wont be able to put this book down once you get tangled in this story of love and loss and learning to trust again.
This was a truly enjoyable read and it deserves everyone one of the 5 Stars!

Male authors that write a great romance are few and far between but as usual Sloane Howell hits one out of the park.

Jenny is smart and sassy and knows more about baseball than just about any man alive - Ethan is a no nonsense, no fun Boss who runs a sports management agency.
Their 1st accidental meeting is a disaster and things go down hill from there - but for reasons neither of them can quite understand Jenny finds herself working in Ethan's agency.

I loved this book. It was wonderful to have a strong female character who enjoys and understands sports. It was also great to read a story with two strong leads...it is all too common these days for one partner to totally eclipse the other's personality.

I read this book in one sitting because I couldn't stop. I cannot wait for the follow up.

I love everything that this author comes up with and BOSSED was no exception! Although it covered some elements that could be considered deep, such as abandonment, I'd still classify it as a light romantic read. Both Ethan and Jenny suffered similar issues, which caused them to erect walls of steel to protect themselves. It was fun to watch the both of them persist in trying to drill holes.

The chemistry between Ethan and Jenny was sexy AF, the banter was entertaining if a bit antagonistic, and the plot was fluid and easy to enjoy. If I were to change one thing about this story, it would be make Jenny a little less confrontational and aggressive. I'd probably have enjoyed the story more if I had received less of her POV. I admired her strength, but I cringed a bit with the way she chose to exhibit it at times. And there were one too many occasions in which Ethan came off as too soft, in my opinion, in order to appease her.

Regardless, I enjoyed Ethan and Jenny's story and I'm excited to read the next book, Scored (hit that link and add it!!) and I hope it's about Matt and Kelsey!! *wink*

Release Date: March 28, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance
POV: Dual - 1st person
Steam: 4 out of 5
Book Type: Standalone
Publisher: Loveswept

Sometimes a person needs a good, suck-you-in romance with plenty of grins. Bossed filled that bill for me. It's well-written and often hilarious. Ethan is definitely an alpha male, but he meets his match in Jenny. I love that she had no problem putting him in his place, regardless of location or circumstance. Their witty banter kept me smiling throughout this tale. Howell's characters are so rich and just fun to read. There were some things about the story that were way over the top and both Ethan and Jenny's reactions at times were so childish at times that I wanted to shake them until their teeth rattled. But, I think that was the point and overall, it all worked together to make a fun read.

This is my first book by Sloane Howell. I really loved Jenny's sassy attitude and that she wasn't a delicate flower. I did not like how she would sometimes fly off the handle but considering her home situation I kind of get it. Ethan was afraid of getting hurt so he put up walls and didn't let people in. These two are feisty and fight a lot, but make up VERY nicely. Lots of heat! I enjoyed their story and I would read more from this author in the future for sure. There were some secondary characters I think I would also enjoy reading a book about hint hint. I received an arc of this.