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Making It Work
Dear Author,
I’m sending this on behalf of my boss of whom the picture depicted. Been working with him a couple of years as his law firm as his secretary replacing a string of female secretaries in just a few months.
He’s not difficult to work for, my boss is. Honestly. I just think my successors expected too much from him… outside of work. I mean, look at his face! Admittedly, even I have a bit of crush on him. But even I had to face the fact that he’s way, waaay out of my reach. Come to think of it, he’s never had any romantic involvement with anybody during the years I’ve worked for him. The only dinner, lunch, or breakfast reservations I have had to make for him were either for work meetings or with his folks. Which reminds me, I have to make one soon for the latter as his folks are coming for a visit the day after tomorrow.
As courteous as he’d been with them, my boss doesn’t really seem close or comfortable with his elders. He gave me a short version of his not-so-happy-happy childhood earlier in my days so that I stopped yapping at him to buy meaningful gifts for them. As kind and quiet my boss is, he can be quite stern when he rebukes me. I find this quite sexy, but please don’t tell him I say so.
So, dinner reservations for three on next Friday evening… Wait, is that a “4” he wrote in my agenda or I need to have my eyes checked? It IS! Does this mean he’d bring a date to meet the ’rents? How did I miss this? I didn’t see him behaving any differently around the office. People who date should’ve shown some symptoms, shouldn’t they? And how come I never known that he’s gotten close with anyone; male or female? I’m with him almost 12 hours a day! Well, at the office, on the phones, etc., etc.
I’ve got to find out more about this!!!
Photo Description:
A handsome silver-haired man stares into the camera, leaning his head against one hand. He’s backlit by the sun, and his face and bare chest are in shadow. He appears both intent and faintly amused, and it’s hard to look away from his smoldering eyes.
This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Love’s Landscapes" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story.
This story may contain sexually explicit content and is intended for adult readers. It may contain content that is disagreeable or distressing to some readers. The M/M Romance Group strongly recommends that each reader review the General Information section before each story for story tags as well as for content warnings.
I’m sending this on behalf of my boss of whom the picture depicted. Been working with him a couple of years as his law firm as his secretary replacing a string of female secretaries in just a few months.
He’s not difficult to work for, my boss is. Honestly. I just think my successors expected too much from him… outside of work. I mean, look at his face! Admittedly, even I have a bit of crush on him. But even I had to face the fact that he’s way, waaay out of my reach. Come to think of it, he’s never had any romantic involvement with anybody during the years I’ve worked for him. The only dinner, lunch, or breakfast reservations I have had to make for him were either for work meetings or with his folks. Which reminds me, I have to make one soon for the latter as his folks are coming for a visit the day after tomorrow.
As courteous as he’d been with them, my boss doesn’t really seem close or comfortable with his elders. He gave me a short version of his not-so-happy-happy childhood earlier in my days so that I stopped yapping at him to buy meaningful gifts for them. As kind and quiet my boss is, he can be quite stern when he rebukes me. I find this quite sexy, but please don’t tell him I say so.
So, dinner reservations for three on next Friday evening… Wait, is that a “4” he wrote in my agenda or I need to have my eyes checked? It IS! Does this mean he’d bring a date to meet the ’rents? How did I miss this? I didn’t see him behaving any differently around the office. People who date should’ve shown some symptoms, shouldn’t they? And how come I never known that he’s gotten close with anyone; male or female? I’m with him almost 12 hours a day! Well, at the office, on the phones, etc., etc.
I’ve got to find out more about this!!!
Photo Description:
A handsome silver-haired man stares into the camera, leaning his head against one hand. He’s backlit by the sun, and his face and bare chest are in shadow. He appears both intent and faintly amused, and it’s hard to look away from his smoldering eyes.
This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Love’s Landscapes" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story.
This story may contain sexually explicit content and is intended for adult readers. It may contain content that is disagreeable or distressing to some readers. The M/M Romance Group strongly recommends that each reader review the General Information section before each story for story tags as well as for content warnings.
52 pages, ebook
First published July 6, 2014
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Cari Z.
136 books538 followersCari Z. is a Colorado girl who loves snow and sunshine. She has a wonderful relationship with her husband, a complex relationship with the characters in her head and a sadomasochistic relationship with her exercise routine. She feels like Halloween should happen every month, which is why you get this picture of her, and hopes that you enjoy reading what she's put out there as much as she enjoyed writing it in the first place.
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September 3, 2016
Another one from my awaited list! *squees* Silverfox FTW!
Wrong kind of silverfox?
My bad, here's the prompt pic to drool at:
This prompt was quite the great one and then it went into supernova by having a ginger MC paired with a silver fox. Like seriously, call it in, genitals will be taking a definite trip to FuckYesVille: population you.
I love a lot of tropes (hate quite a bit too) but I love a good office romance story especially a great boss/secretary romance. And this story delivers the goods.
Eric, executive assistant to lawyer silverfox Beau, has lusted for his boss for two years, knows the ins and out of the older man but never thought he'd be good enough because:
a) he's just an executive assistant
b) feels he's way out of Beau's league in all categories
But life throws a curve ball with an upcoming family dinner which has thrown Eric for a loop. Let the scrambling commence.
Great dialogue, realistic character portrayal, delicious slow burn and a satisfying ending without touching diabetic territory. Light, fun with a sense of realness.
Oh and desk sex.
Desk sex.
I have a feeling I'll be rereading this story soon.
Thanks to the author (my first Cari Z. - what rock have I lived under? Won't be my last), the prompter and the team behind this story.
4.5 STARS
Wrong kind of silverfox?
My bad, here's the prompt pic to drool at:
This prompt was quite the great one and then it went into supernova by having a ginger MC paired with a silver fox. Like seriously, call it in, genitals will be taking a definite trip to FuckYesVille: population you.
I love a lot of tropes (hate quite a bit too) but I love a good office romance story especially a great boss/secretary romance. And this story delivers the goods.
Eric, executive assistant to lawyer silverfox Beau, has lusted for his boss for two years, knows the ins and out of the older man but never thought he'd be good enough because:
a) he's just an executive assistant
b) feels he's way out of Beau's league in all categories
But life throws a curve ball with an upcoming family dinner which has thrown Eric for a loop. Let the scrambling commence.
Great dialogue, realistic character portrayal, delicious slow burn and a satisfying ending without touching diabetic territory. Light, fun with a sense of realness.
“No, you don’t get to touch yourself in my car.”
“Why not?” It wasn’t a whine, it wasn’t. My voice was too deep to whine. It was more of a… whoan. Or something. I couldn’t think.
“Three reasons. One, I don’t want to get into an accident trying to keep my eyes on you. Two, if I got into an accident, or if we were pulled over for indecent exposure, the mood killing would be the least of our problems. Three,” and here it was, the tone I loved, that I could barely wait for even though I knew I wasn’t going to like what he had to say, “for the rest of the night, that’s mine. Don’t touch it.”
Oh and desk sex.
Desk sex.
I have a feeling I'll be rereading this story soon.
Thanks to the author (my first Cari Z. - what rock have I lived under? Won't be my last), the prompter and the team behind this story.
4.5 STARS
January 23, 2016
i had my nits , but who am i kidding? i always have nits.
in the main, though, this was far too charming and pleasant to ding too harshly for that stuff.
a free, sweet-natured romantic novelette with an erotic finish and the promise of a sensible HEA—just what the doctor ordered.
in the main, though, this was far too charming and pleasant to ding too harshly for that stuff.
a free, sweet-natured romantic novelette with an erotic finish and the promise of a sensible HEA—just what the doctor ordered.
April 22, 2019
4 stars!!
Lovely office romance with a cute, clueless redhead assistant, Eric and his perfect, beautiful boss, Beau. Eric has been crushing on Beau for ages, but he’d never thought it’d be mutual. There is a little non-communication but not much, and a very sweet and hot HEA (desk-sex!!).
Recommended!
Lovely office romance with a cute, clueless redhead assistant, Eric and his perfect, beautiful boss, Beau. Eric has been crushing on Beau for ages, but he’d never thought it’d be mutual. There is a little non-communication but not much, and a very sweet and hot HEA (desk-sex!!).
Recommended!
September 15, 2014
GOOOOD.
Effortless fluffy fun that doesn't overwhelm you with sugar shock syndrome.
One of my favorite Harlequin tropes, the Boss and the Secretary, but without all the melodrama and that lovely aftertaste of self-hatred cuz why are you reading this shit?
Also? The main character is a ginger.
Also? The love interest is over forty.
Also? Desk sex.
Also? An age difference.
Also? Have you seen that picture for the prompt? Hello! Get thee to a vibrator.
July 6, 2014
How all the best intentions are F**KING wrong.
Sometimes you have to be greedy and bad--or end up miserable. Eric's done everything right, been a perfectly good boy and a stellar executive assistant which if you've ever done the job is somewhere been psychic and grunt. He's also slavered in secret. The object of his desire? Beau. Senior partner in the law firm and his boss.
*waggles finger* No, no, no...
Sexy older man with a delightful accent that melts everyone, male and female. The dynamics are fun and sweet and the collision is spectacular. Best part? When Beau decides it's his turn to drive. Damn. Man shoulda grabbed that wheel ages ago.
Loved the office crew, the realistic portrayal of professionals and sweet and sexy vibe to this romance.
Favorite quote:
Sometimes you have to be greedy and bad--or end up miserable. Eric's done everything right, been a perfectly good boy and a stellar executive assistant which if you've ever done the job is somewhere been psychic and grunt. He's also slavered in secret. The object of his desire? Beau. Senior partner in the law firm and his boss.
*waggles finger* No, no, no...
Sexy older man with a delightful accent that melts everyone, male and female. The dynamics are fun and sweet and the collision is spectacular. Best part? When Beau decides it's his turn to drive. Damn. Man shoulda grabbed that wheel ages ago.
Loved the office crew, the realistic portrayal of professionals and sweet and sexy vibe to this romance.
Favorite quote:
Beau always looked good, but when he was happy, his attractiveness went from “hell yeah” to “transcendental experience.”
June 16, 2016
I really liked this one. One of those "moment in time" type novellas.
Office romance - can't go wrong there.
Age gap - I dig it.
Good writing - always a plus.
Some steam - satisfying.
I could have read more about these 2.
Office romance - can't go wrong there.
Age gap - I dig it.
Good writing - always a plus.
Some steam - satisfying.
I could have read more about these 2.
July 7, 2014
3.5 stars
It's all about the office crush. And who wouldn't be tempted by the seriously sexy hunk in the image prompt?
This story was very well written, with plenty of humour and slow burn; hot, light, and sweet, just the way I like 'em.
It's all about the office crush. And who wouldn't be tempted by the seriously sexy hunk in the image prompt?
This story was very well written, with plenty of humour and slow burn; hot, light, and sweet, just the way I like 'em.
July 3, 2015
First, let's stare at that prompt picture for awhile...
Done? Now go read the story. It's sweet and fun and there's sex on a desk.
Done? Now go read the story. It's sweet and fun and there's sex on a desk.
July 3, 2015
Gosh, but this had such a kindergarten-ish feel to it. I'd rather the MCs were just two check-out guys at the local supermarket, it would have provided this story with a slightly more realistic touch. Because their personalities and behavior at the office couldn't be further apart from a typical day at a law firm, or any company for that matter.
In general, I suppose this is simply not my kind of story. I do like a dose of fluff occasionally, which is why I'd hoped for a few smiles and fuzzy feelings! But this was just too predictable and simplistic for me to enjoy.
And those characters! I had to do a double take at the name 'Eric' to convince myself that he wasn't one of those obligatory, meddling female characters writers sometimes use for plot purposes. He was terribly unsexy to me: nosy, fretful, a self-declared momma's boy who engaged in dirty sex (not the kind I'd hoped for though!:p). And although I LOVE me a silver fox, it looks like the supposed lawyer here had never fully managed to stand on his own two feet. For a 40+ guy to have this type of relationship with his parents; it makes my imaginary dick go soft.
In general, I suppose this is simply not my kind of story. I do like a dose of fluff occasionally, which is why I'd hoped for a few smiles and fuzzy feelings! But this was just too predictable and simplistic for me to enjoy.
And those characters! I had to do a double take at the name 'Eric' to convince myself that he wasn't one of those obligatory, meddling female characters writers sometimes use for plot purposes. He was terribly unsexy to me: nosy, fretful, a self-declared momma's boy who engaged in dirty sex (not the kind I'd hoped for though!:p). And although I LOVE me a silver fox, it looks like the supposed lawyer here had never fully managed to stand on his own two feet. For a 40+ guy to have this type of relationship with his parents; it makes my imaginary dick go soft.
July 6, 2014
Office romance! One of my favourite tropes plus we get a delish age difference between a boss and his executive assistant. A light easy read with great secondary characters and slow burn romance. Win on all fronts!
June 17, 2016
4.25 stars
Delightful (and free) short story! I adored Eric, the very competent personal assistant, and Beau, well, he was just about perfect (almost too perfect). I loved how they had a working relationship but were friends too. So, yes, very satisfactory for those looking for an office romance and a friends to lovers romance!
Delightful (and free) short story! I adored Eric, the very competent personal assistant, and Beau, well, he was just about perfect (almost too perfect). I loved how they had a working relationship but were friends too. So, yes, very satisfactory for those looking for an office romance and a friends to lovers romance!
July 14, 2014
Cari Z.’s Making It Work hit me in all the right places!
All I really need is two words to express my love for this story---desk and sex. *huge grin* But let me try to pull myself together and search through the ole’ noggin for a few more words. ;)
Eric, our red headed cutie, has been crushing on Beau Montgomery for years now with one little issue—Beau is his boss.
"Beau always looked good, but when he was happy, his attractiveness went from “hell yeah” to “transcendental experience.”
His broad shouldered, silver fox boss! A man Eric likes spending time with and taking care of. Plus Beau can turn him into a big ball of blushes and drool with one word in a certain powerful tone of voice. Will Eric risk it all for a chance for more though? For love?
This slow, sweet ready to boil chemistry made me smile, hope, and oolala day dream. Throw in ninja jokes, “shivery sensations”, and side characters full of life and sass that add just enough will-they/won’t-they suspense to the page---we get one sexy, sweet read!
Did I mention the…
My favorite line:
Highly recommended short story gem.
July 8, 2014
Gray hair is the bomb people. I love it on both men and women. I am quite the advocate for gray hair, not to mention that I spend a fair bit of time in an office. So Making It Work was all sorts of win for me. Besides, what could be more gob-smackingly satisfying than finding out that your crush is crushing back at you? I only just wished that the desk sex started sooner. Oopsies, was that a spoiler?
July 17, 2014
sexy silver fox
+
cute ginger
=
squeal-worthy short story.
This was so cute, and I am a total sucker for age-gap stories. My only complaint is that I wished the MCs had gotten together sooner than towards the end. I would've loved for more pages with them as a couple. But, certainly, a great edition to this year's LL event.
+
cute ginger
=
squeal-worthy short story.
This was so cute, and I am a total sucker for age-gap stories. My only complaint is that I wished the MCs had gotten together sooner than towards the end. I would've loved for more pages with them as a couple. But, certainly, a great edition to this year's LL event.
March 26, 2015
*** 4.5 Silver Fox-worthy Stars ***
Rawr! This one hit all the right notes for me. I adored how obtuse Eric was, and how fucking sexy Beau was, and how they were both sweet and scorching hot together. I love the age gap and boss/employee tropes sooooo much it should be illegal (at the very least someone should slap me for including four extra "o"s in "so"). And the desk sex?! It was like the cherry on top of the butterscotch sundae. YUM!
As always, my thanks to the author for participating in the Love's Landscapes event and for all of the behind-the-scenes work that editors, beta readers, and the MM Group Mods put into making this FREE event a massive success!
Rawr! This one hit all the right notes for me. I adored how obtuse Eric was, and how fucking sexy Beau was, and how they were both sweet and scorching hot together. I love the age gap and boss/employee tropes sooooo much it should be illegal (at the very least someone should slap me for including four extra "o"s in "so"). And the desk sex?! It was like the cherry on top of the butterscotch sundae. YUM!
As always, my thanks to the author for participating in the Love's Landscapes event and for all of the behind-the-scenes work that editors, beta readers, and the MM Group Mods put into making this FREE event a massive success!
July 7, 2014
Was waiting for this because of two reasons :
1) The prompt was from an Indonesian (real life) friend (Hi Didi!!
), and
2) Cari Z's You Get Full Credit For Being Alive was one of my last year's favorites from the same event.
And well, what do you know?? It was adorable (and definitely fit the prompt!) office romance. And I liked the age gap. We need more characters above 40 years old (Silver Fox is so sexy!). I loved how Eric was basically clueless that Beau actually LIKED him... It was the right amount of set-up for the relationship and right amount of sexiness in the end (uhm, desk sex *yumm*).
I still wish there were more scenes of them together, because they didn't really get together until near the end due Eric's inability to get hints (and his perception that being a personal assistant who fell for his boss was so cliché, and Eric loved his job thank you very much, even if he also really, really liked his boss!) *LOL*
Conclusion: the story makes me happy :). So THANK YOU Cari Z! You did it again!
1) The prompt was from an Indonesian (real life) friend (Hi Didi!!
), and 2) Cari Z's You Get Full Credit For Being Alive was one of my last year's favorites from the same event.
And well, what do you know?? It was adorable (and definitely fit the prompt!) office romance. And I liked the age gap. We need more characters above 40 years old (Silver Fox is so sexy!). I loved how Eric was basically clueless that Beau actually LIKED him... It was the right amount of set-up for the relationship and right amount of sexiness in the end (uhm, desk sex *yumm*).
I still wish there were more scenes of them together, because they didn't really get together until near the end due Eric's inability to get hints (and his perception that being a personal assistant who fell for his boss was so cliché, and Eric loved his job thank you very much, even if he also really, really liked his boss!) *LOL*
Conclusion: the story makes me happy :). So THANK YOU Cari Z! You did it again!
July 13, 2014
This was such a great little story. I'd been waiting for this to become available for download, and it didn't disappoint. It just what I wanted and I had a great time reading it.
I really liked Beau and Eric. They were both likable characters and I could see the attraction between them, but there was more. It wasn't just about the attraction. I didn't doubt that they'd developed feelings over the time Eric worked for Beau. It was so obvious while I reading and I felt it, too.
Do I have any complaints about this? Not really, but I would love a sequel or something with these guys. I want more of their story!
I really liked Beau and Eric. They were both likable characters and I could see the attraction between them, but there was more. It wasn't just about the attraction. I didn't doubt that they'd developed feelings over the time Eric worked for Beau. It was so obvious while I reading and I felt it, too.
Do I have any complaints about this? Not really, but I would love a sequel or something with these guys. I want more of their story!
June 15, 2016
Great story from a new to me author. I fell a little bit in love with the writing. I'll definately check out more of her work.
Recommended and free!
September 13, 2014
Goodnatured workplace romance, starring a vaguely Jory-like assistant, who manages to be competent, well-liked, and attractive without being even slightly annoying--a remarkable feat. It's a fairly quiet story, but I was impressed by how the author built up the law firm setting with plenty of details on the actual labor carried out there, but with a refreshing absence of the usual cliches about lawyers. The dialogue with Lorna, the obligatory advice-dispensing friend, also felt unusually normal and naturalistic to me and free of "sassiness" and other overused devices. Altogether this story was a lovely example of the effectiveness of understatement.
Oh, and I shouldn't forget: the sex was very hot.
Oh, and I shouldn't forget: the sex was very hot.
July 7, 2014
The story was fine. It just felt fanciful and like pure fantasy to me. Perhaps because I've worked at a law firm (ugh!).
But even without such, these dynamics do not resemble workplaces. I could not suspend disbelief at all. And then the cutesy-poo-ness of the child and all...didn't work for me.
Plus, .
That prompt pic though: well done.
But even without such, these dynamics do not resemble workplaces. I could not suspend disbelief at all. And then the cutesy-poo-ness of the child and all...didn't work for me.
Plus, .
That prompt pic though: well done.
July 6, 2014
4.5 rounded up.
Full disclosure: I edited this story, so I may be just a smidgen biased. But whatever.
I was nervous about this book at first, before having read it. With the tags and the prompt, I was prepared for another round of the same old, same old when it comes to the boss/employee relationship and an age gap.
That is, however, not at all what I got. Instead, Cari provided a fresh twist to an old trope, making it her own and really drawing me into the story.
It made me smile and headdesk, and most of all, it left me with a good taste in my mouth when it comes to the trope that I wasn't so sure of.
Great job, Cari. I look forward to more from you in the future :)
Full disclosure: I edited this story, so I may be just a smidgen biased. But whatever.
I was nervous about this book at first, before having read it. With the tags and the prompt, I was prepared for another round of the same old, same old when it comes to the boss/employee relationship and an age gap.
That is, however, not at all what I got. Instead, Cari provided a fresh twist to an old trope, making it her own and really drawing me into the story.
It made me smile and headdesk, and most of all, it left me with a good taste in my mouth when it comes to the trope that I wasn't so sure of.
Great job, Cari. I look forward to more from you in the future :)
July 6, 2014
Happy sigh.
Great little, slow-burn romance with charming characters. My only critique is that I wanted it be longer, and more sex *no pun intended*
Great little, slow-burn romance with charming characters. My only critique is that I wanted it be longer, and more sex *no pun intended*
July 13, 2014
Thank you for this hot little number, I enjoyed it very much. :)
February 12, 2015
Loved it! A silver fox, a young ginger, office romance, sexual tension, desk sex, and even a Tina Fey quote.
July 6, 2014
4.5 stars rounded up
really nice contemporary story of Beau, a lawyer, and Eric, his PA. Eric has worked for Beau for two years, during which time he's slowly fallen for his boss but has never made a move because it wouldn't be professional. Instead, when he finds Beau is intending to pick a date from Craigslist for a family meal he insists on arranging a date for him himself, choosing his best friend and former room-mate, Aaron. But that isn't what Beau wants and he takes steps to make Eric his date, at to reveal that Eric's feelings aren't one sided. This is a really well written story, with well rounded minor characters in addition to the MCs. Definitely worth reading.
really nice contemporary story of Beau, a lawyer, and Eric, his PA. Eric has worked for Beau for two years, during which time he's slowly fallen for his boss but has never made a move because it wouldn't be professional. Instead, when he finds Beau is intending to pick a date from Craigslist for a family meal he insists on arranging a date for him himself, choosing his best friend and former room-mate, Aaron. But that isn't what Beau wants and he takes steps to make Eric his date, at to reveal that Eric's feelings aren't one sided. This is a really well written story, with well rounded minor characters in addition to the MCs. Definitely worth reading.
June 26, 2015
A cute office romance.
A to-good-to-be-true workplace of lovely people whose lovely kid visits, even the ogre-like parents are won over. I thought Aaron was a very equable friend! hope he at least got money for a pizza ;)
It's fun. Both characters are appealing Eric is a bubbly secetary trying to avoid becoming a cliche and Beau a smexy older man. There's the pic prompt and desk sex. The romance is a nice slow build and the writing is light and easy to read. And desk sex!
Feel-good fun. Though I do wish Eric had paused for a shower!
A to-good-to-be-true workplace of lovely people whose lovely kid visits, even the ogre-like parents are won over. I thought Aaron was a very equable friend! hope he at least got money for a pizza ;)
It's fun. Both characters are appealing Eric is a bubbly secetary trying to avoid becoming a cliche and Beau a smexy older man. There's the pic prompt and desk sex. The romance is a nice slow build and the writing is light and easy to read. And desk sex!
Feel-good fun. Though I do wish Eric had paused for a shower!
July 16, 2014
Easy 3.5 rounded up.
This was just right. The right length, the right amount of sex, the right story, it all just flowed. It ended HFN I guess but I definitely believe it'll be HEA. They are just too sweet and good a match not to be a HEA. I liked the side characters, I even wonder a bit about Jackson - I'd love to read more, both about Eric and Beau dealing with Eric's insecurity and Beau's overworking (I'm guessing that'll be an issue) or maybe even having Jackson as MC. He sounded interesting and lonely. He needs his own story. A great addition to the Love's Landscapes series.
This was just right. The right length, the right amount of sex, the right story, it all just flowed. It ended HFN I guess but I definitely believe it'll be HEA. They are just too sweet and good a match not to be a HEA. I liked the side characters, I even wonder a bit about Jackson - I'd love to read more, both about Eric and Beau dealing with Eric's insecurity and Beau's overworking (I'm guessing that'll be an issue) or maybe even having Jackson as MC. He sounded interesting and lonely. He needs his own story. A great addition to the Love's Landscapes series.
July 8, 2014
Look at THAT prompt pic! Holy. Fucking. Silverfox. Batman! I could eat him alive!
This LL short story is a well done office romance between a lawyer and his PA, a great little, slow-burn romance with charming characters. My only little niggle is that I wanted it be longer, we need a full length novel about those two! *nudge, nudge*
Let me finish my short review with two significant words: desk sex!
July 14, 2014
Thank you Cari Z. for this free story and thanks to all the other authors who participated in this event.
Oh, this one was just so good. Very, very nice.
Oh, this one was just so good. Very, very nice.
July 18, 2014
Even though office romances are quite the cliche, the author definitely made this one work. It is funny, warm, and Eric, the narrator, is too cute for his own good. Of course Beau, his boss, is an amazing guy as well, and the two of them together made me grin. Not to mention some of the secondary characters who also did their bit to make this story come alive.
Eric is - well. I wasn't sure whether I should admire his principles or laugh about the determination with which he insisted on being Eric-the-personal-assistant-who-refuses-to-be-a-cliche. He is clearly in love, but denies it to the point where he asks a friend of his to go on the date with Beau when he has dinner with his parents. All the hints Beau had given pointed to the fact he wanted Eric there - and everyone could see it except the stubborn man himself.
Beau is not just a "silver fox", he is also strong, determined, capable... the list goes on. Best of all is that he returns Eric's affections, but is just as principled in that he refuses to ask Eric, who is his subordinate, out on a date. If Fate hadn't reached out and gotten these two men together, I'm sure they'd still be insisting on keeping things professional. And the really scary thought is - they'd have succeeded!
If you like men with principles they stick to even if it (almost) kills them, if you think you'd enjoy reading an office romance that isn't really an office romance, and if you're looking for a funny, sweet and very hot read, then you will probably like this free short story.
Eric is - well. I wasn't sure whether I should admire his principles or laugh about the determination with which he insisted on being Eric-the-personal-assistant-who-refuses-to-be-a-cliche. He is clearly in love, but denies it to the point where he asks a friend of his to go on the date with Beau when he has dinner with his parents. All the hints Beau had given pointed to the fact he wanted Eric there - and everyone could see it except the stubborn man himself.
Beau is not just a "silver fox", he is also strong, determined, capable... the list goes on. Best of all is that he returns Eric's affections, but is just as principled in that he refuses to ask Eric, who is his subordinate, out on a date. If Fate hadn't reached out and gotten these two men together, I'm sure they'd still be insisting on keeping things professional. And the really scary thought is - they'd have succeeded!
If you like men with principles they stick to even if it (almost) kills them, if you think you'd enjoy reading an office romance that isn't really an office romance, and if you're looking for a funny, sweet and very hot read, then you will probably like this free short story.
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