A standalone enemies-to-lovers office romance set within the Rydeville Elite world.
Demi
Dropping out of college senior year was never part of my plan. But Dad needs me, and I’d move mountains for the only parent I’ve ever known—even working for the company that fired him.
My boss, Charlie, is determined to make my life a living hell, availing of every opportunity to undermine my confidence, to … my confidence, to humiliate and threaten me.
Sleeping with him the night of his wedding might have something to do with his attitude.
Or the fact I’m the spitting image of the woman he really wants.
If our financial situation wasn’t so dire, I’d tell Charlie to stick his job up his delectable butt.
But I’m trapped, and things are only getting worse. Because the more layers I uncover, the more I realize he is nothing l expected and everything I crave.
Charlie
If there was a manual for all the ways a person could mess up his life, it’d have my name written on it.
I can’t undo the things I’ve done, no matter how badly I want to, and every day is a constant reminder of my epic failure.
Especially her.
It’s as if Demi has been put on this earth to punish me. To inflict more torture and pain. Because every second I’m around her, she makes me feel things I don’t want to feel.
So, I lash out. Doing my best to push her away.
Until I realize she’s everything I never knew I needed, and the fight becomes a new battle—one to win her heart.
Due to mature content and themes, this book is recommended to readers aged eighteen and over. This is a slightly extended version of the version that appeared in the Bully Me anthology containing one extra chapter and two epilogues. It is a 60k word short novel that ends with a HEA and NO cliffhanger.
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What a great book! Glad Charlie found his way. Very intrigued by Abby and Demi’s relation. I can’t wait for the next books 🙂 I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Charlie first appeared in Bully Me: Class of 2020, which contained a collection of novellas and prequels that would later be expanded upon. This is now the longer version of that original novella that contains more Rydeville. Savoring this longer story in a sort of reread gave me time to really dive into the Rydeville world and enjoy it even more.
Within the Rydeville series, Charlie held a pivotal role in the overall arc of Abby and Kai, but now the dust has settled and he is just trying to pick up his shattered life and living with the remorse he initially played.
Demi shockingly looks a lot like Abby, the girl Charlie had a crush on and the woman he thought he was married to, until things went to heck. Demi is also his assistant at the company where he has become the president since his father’s death, also one more thing he feels remorse for. Charlie is basically a mess, but he also can’t stop thinking about Demi, hence why he treats her like crap. If his life is a mess he doesn’t want anyone around him to feel good either.
Demi is only working at Charlie’s company because her father is very sick and it is the same company where he worked before he was let go after he suffered a stroke. She needs the job to afford his medical bills even though she is tormented every day by Charlie.
This story will gut you if you are a fan and have you looking forward to the next book in the series with anticipation.
SIOBHAN, YOU’RE KILLIN ME!!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy Charlie and HOLY FREAKIN MOLY!! In the beginning of the Rydeville Elite Series Charlie’s character is loveable but by the end of the series he has grown into someone you hate. Reading his side of the story changes everything. I still hate that he let himself be controlled by the Parkhurst Elite Organization and betrayed his friends. It killed me when he talks about his father and his little sister Lil. It was heartbreaking when she talks to him. The way he treats Demi was horrible but she is such a strong woman and gives it right back to him. I love that the characters, the whole crew from the series makes an appearance and I FREAKIN LOVE XAVIER!! He never ceases to crack me up. The bickering between him and everyone especially Sawyer is hilarious then Jackson has to throw his two cents in and I was laughing out loud. The revelations were shocking. I was constantly wondering where Siobhan was going with Demi’s character but I never would have guessed the outcome. Bravo! At one time in particular I was literally bawling. After Charlie pulls his head out of his ass about Demi their chemistry was off the charts hot and when they’re in bed together I thought my Kindle was gonna spontaneously combust. Now as usual I am gonna be bouncing in my seat waiting for the next book. Reading things from Charlie’s pov was very redeeming for his character. I EXTREMELY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK/SERIES TO EVERYONE! Oh and the additional epilogue at the end was perfect.
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I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. Charlie is known to readers of the Rydeville Elite series – he has good intentions but doesn’t always make the best decisions. It was nice to get a further glimpse into what makes him tick, but I felt like this book seemed a little rushed leaving some parts unexplained. Nonetheless, I love the series, I love Siobhan and I can’t wait to read Jackson’s story!
I absolutely loved this book! I wanted to hate Charlie but he made it way too easy to like him. Drama, love for family and friends, forgiveness and happy ever after. I can’t wait for the next one!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.