He always gets his way…until he meets his match. “I need you back. Now.” –William Walker I can’t believe I’m letting my ex-boss talk me into working for him again. He’s arrogant. Domineering. He gets under my skin in ways I don’t want to admit. When I quit, it felt great! But now, seeing the big, bad billionaire rendered helpless by a baby, I give in to his demand. And I’m worried it won’t … I give in to his demand. And I’m worried it won’t be the last time…
–India Crowley
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“—William Walker, the man they say has a heart of stone. Oh, yes. Every inch of that guy is rock-hard, heart included.”
The story started out exciting. I really loved the heat and sparks between William and India. She’d been tolerating his insufferable behavior for the past year and she hated her job as his assistant for that reason. I was mentally egging her on when it came to telling him off, he deserved it. How she managed to bite her tongue for so long is a miracle and I was ready for her to let him have it. It was so fun as I visualized and anticipated that eventual event.
I usually like alpha assholes, but I struggled to connect with William. Even William had trouble getting in touch with himself. Who knew all it would take was being stuck in his big ole mansion with a teeny tiny baby to make him realize how unequipped he was to handle his life. How could he possibly manage running his company and taking care of a baby when his assistant quit and he didn’t have any help?
Indie had been putting up with her boss for a long time and when she finally had enough she was done. I was so proud of her for quitting and finally standing up to him. But at the same time, I wanted her to say yes when he called for help. How much more fun would it be when he was at her mercy and she could push his buttons for a change, right?
If you read Boss, then you’ll remember meeting his brother and father. It’s not necessary as this story is a standalone, but if so, you’ll enjoy revisiting those fun characters. The book is on the shorter side so everything happens rather quickly. But…it’s Katy Evans. Enough said.
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Read, so here is my review.
3.5-4 stars
This is a good enemy to lovers story but I found that the idea of a successful billionaire that couldn’t figure out his feelings was a little hard to believe. But then again there are a lot of us that have trouble telling others how we really feel.
India works for one of the worst bosses she has ever had. She can do nothing right or so it seems. So when she finally gets enough and quits, it finally clicks with William that he might be losing the one person he needs to keep around.
Kit and Alex finally get a chance to go on their honeymoon and they want William to keep their baby. William has never kept a baby in his life and they are going to leave her with him for two weeks. Yeah, I don’t think so, even if it is just a story. But anyway, William calls India to help him work from home while he is babysitting and she negotiates great pay from it.
Will they be able to finally tell each other how they really feel before the time is up? Can William see that India is what he needs to really be happy? Will India give William a chance to show her he can change?
As I said, I really liked the idea of the story, it needed a little more to it in my opinion. You can still read it and enjoy it and I hope you do.
**Wicked Reads Review Team**
I love a good office romance with enemies to lovers mixed in. I am a huge fan of Katy Evans.
Will and India do not get along at all. She can’t stand how rude he is and the way he acts so she quits. Will is different from his brother and doesn’t always do what he should. He blames his behavior on him trying to please his father. Will is desperate for help watching his niece Rosie and he can only think of one person to help him.
This was a fast paced read that I couldn’t put down. I am looking forward to more of Katy Evans work.
Great book for anyone who needs a little romantic escape.
Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team
Mary –
3.5-4 stars
This is a good enemies-to-lovers story, but I found that the idea of a successful billionaire who couldn’t figure out his feelings was a little hard to believe. But then again, there are a lot of us who have trouble telling others how we really feel.
India works for one of the worst bosses she has ever had. She can do nothing right, or so it seems. So when she finally gets enough and quits, it finally clicks with William that he might be losing the one person he needs to keep around.
Kit and Alex finally get a chance to go on their honeymoon and they want William to keep their baby. William has never kept a baby in his life and they are going to leave her with him for two weeks. Yeah, I don’t think so, even if it is just a story. But anyway, William calls India to help him work from home while he is babysitting and she negotiates great pay from it.
Will they be able to finally tell each other how they really feel before the time is up? Can William see that India is what he needs to really be happy? Will India give William a chance to show her he can change?
As I said, I really liked the idea of the story, it needed a little more to it in my opinion. You can still read it and enjoy it and I hope you do.
Reviewers received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
While this is the second book in a series by Kathy Evans, I read it as a stand alone. William Walker is an enigma. He is a genius, a billionaire who built Walker Industries, one of the biggest online-game companies in the country; he is a workaholic, but has no social skills, behaves like a bully and to me seems to suffer from Aspergers Syndrome (but that was never mentioned in the book). India is his assistant, who hates her boss because of the way he treats her and everyone else, yet she also pushes his buttons, and he allows her to get away with it, because she is so efficient and no one else would put up with him. Why does she? Because she gets paid very well, so she can support herself while she writes her novel. Secretly, they are really attracted to each other, but don’t know how to express it. When she gets an offer for freelance writing, she quits, and then feels guilty about it. William on the other hand, is bewildered as to why she quit. Then his brother, needs him to babysit his niece, and when he can’t cope, the only one who he can think of to call is India. He makes her an offer she can’t refuse and they get to see another side of each other. While India has no problem with little Rosie, can she tame William?
Interesting characters, easy banter and an odd plot, make this a fun read. I read a free ARC from NetGally.com and this is my unbiased and voluntary review.
Big Shot is the second in the series following Boss. I was interested to see what Katy would have in store for William. I wasn’t disappointed. William and India were hot together and I loved how we got to see Kit and Alex again and see what had changed in their life since their story left off. You can always count on Katy Evans for a fun romp through the bedroom with her characters and a perfect HEA.
Big Shot is the next Harlequin Desire romance by Katy Evans featuring a bad boy billionaire, enemies to lovers/office romance, told in dual POV’s. It is a standalone, but I recommend reading Boss first to get more of a feel for the characters.
William Walker is the classic workaholic and worrier. He is driven, stressed and demands perfection. India Crowley seems to be at the center of his demands. As his assistant he tends to be quite the jerk to her. But India doesn’t cower. She has had enough and quits. But this puts William in a terrible predicament and so he makes her an offer….
There is plenty of banter between William and India and a huge dose of sexual tension! Katy Evans makes us work for it with a slow burn that is super sexy!
Big Shot is the perfect beach or poolside book to end the summer with! Hot, steamy and enjoyable!
3.75 stars!
William is just an unhappy grumpy pain in the backside!
I would have served him his morning coffee lap side!
India has suffered enough stress working under him.
There are plenty of jobs for a woman with her skill where she will not develop ulcers.
But we all know how Fate works she has her own plans and usually, they do not match with our own
William’s world is turned upside down and he finds himself needing India’s assistance –
Can he get her to agree to help him?
Will they survive working together in such close quarters?
I have to admit it was fun to watch William come down a peg or two.
William and India were like oil and water –
Every time they entered the others orbit they just couldn’t find a way to coexist.
You could feel the tension radiating off the pages.
But eventually, they found a common ground
I read a comp copy #BigShot #NetGalley
Big Shot by Katy Evans is a sexy office romance told from both William and India’s point of view. Big Shot can also be read as a standalone but is better read after reading Boss by Katy Evans.
About Big Shot:
The worst part of work for India is dealing with her ass of a boss William. The best part about her job is having the ability to look at her drop dead sexy boss whenever she wants. But sometimes enough is enough and this girl needs to find a new job. When she receives a freelance writing opportunity, Indie all but throws her resignation and a good riddance in William’s face. So it comes to a shock that he’s now calling her asking her to come back for two weeks, he’ll even pay her double what he paid and cab fare. Sometimes money speaks and it’s spoken to the right person.
William is in dire need of help, he’s on babysitting duties for the next two weeks, and the only person he trusts with his niece Rosie is the bombshell who just threw her walking papers in his face. What’s a man to do but call, grovel, and throw in a few extra bucks in order to get his way.
When India accepts his offer and his proposal that she works from his home office, she thinks she knows what she’s getting herself into…. Until she steps foot in the lion’s den.
My Thoughts:
Katy Evans is one of my autobuy authors. She’s been a favorite of mine from the very start. But as I learned in my reading life history, you’re not going to absolutely fall head over heels in love with everything a favorite author rights. It’s a process you have to set yourself up for. With that being said, I liked Big Shot, but I didn’t fall head over heels in love over this novel.
I liked the fierce and sassy spirit that India throws into this novel. She had me laughing and cheering her on during her quitting moment. I loved her feisty attitude towards William. She’s the woman who refuses to fall at his feet, and that’s something this CEO isn’t used too. Of course, this moment is a bit cliched now, but I still loved it all the same.
I also loved the beginnings of William’s babysitting duties. I loved how this calm, cool, and collected boss instantly crumbles under the pressure of watching a baby on his own. I also loved how he showed a softer side when in Rosie’s presence. It warmed my heart seeing this man holding onto his niece and preparing to do everything it takes to get her to stop crying. I loved these moments most.
Now onto the reasoning behind why I only gave this novel a 3 star rating. I was looking forward to the overwhelming chemistry that comes with a novel written by Katy Evans, Sadly, I Didn’t feel the chemistry between India and William that I wanted. I wanted more longing glances and come hither looks.Because I didn’t connect with the main characters chemistry, the relationship felt a little off for me. I just needed more from these two.
Overall, I liked Big Shot but this wasn’t a love for me; and believe me when I say, I wanted to love the hell out of this novel. I’m still looking forward to seeing what Katy Evans has up her sleeve next. Here’s to hoping her next novel is chalked full of heart gripping chemistry. I’m still a fan for life!
-Alecia @ The Staircase Reader
As far as Katy Evans books go, this wasn’t exactly my favorite, but I did enjoy this story. With Big Shot being my second read from Harlequin’s Desire, I knew going in that this would be on the shorter side. And I think this book needed to be fleshed out a bit more especially with William’s character development.
I tend to enjoy a solid enemies-to-lovers, office romance. The hating between these two go deep and I just wanted to know why William is the way he is. A ruthless businessman AND a doting uncle. Adding in the baby factor was absolutely everything, plus we got to see the little glimpse into the relationship with his brother. It just showed another side to William, that he loves his family more than anything .
Throughout the book we see William and India learn about each other, all while slowly forming something else between them. The tension is off the shorts and having to be in such a small space for a couple of weeks,who knows how long they’ll be able to resist each other.
I loved seeing William’s niece soften him up a bit and that helped India fall for him a little bit more. India uncovered another side to William and she was loving it. I enjoyed watching her feelings slowly change for this alpha man.
Readers who are looking for a steamy enemies to lovers in an office setting, will definitely want to pick this up!
**I RECEIVED A COMPLIMENTARY READER’S COPY FROM HARLEQUIN. THIS DOES NOT AFFECT MY OPINION OF THE BOOK OR CONTENT OF MY REVIEW**
3.5 stars–BIG SHOT is the second instalment in Katy Evan’s contemporary, adult, erotic, romance series. This is billionaire businessman William Walker, and his PA India Crowley’s story line.
Told from dual first person perspectives (William and India) BIG SHOT follows the acrimonious professional relationship between billionaire businessman William Walker, and his PA India Crowley. India is tired of William’s attitude in the office, and decides it’s time to hand in her resignation. As William’s personal assistant India finds herself on the receiving end of William’s bad attitude and emotional outbursts more times than she can handle. But days into her self-imposed unemployment William offers India a deal she cannot refuse as he struggles with looking after his four month old niece. What ensues is the building relationship and romance between William and India, and the potential fall-out as their time together comes to an end.
William Walker doesn’t do office romances but he struggles with his attraction to his PA India Crowley, an attraction that manifests as cold, emotional distant and mean. When his brother and sister in law need time to themselves, William finds himself looking after his four month old niece, and is desperate enough to beg India for her return. India Crowley has dreamed about becoming a writer, and with her lack of employment India begins freelance working for online blogs. A call from William pulls India back into the orbit of the man that pushes all of her buttons, buttons that are about to be pushed over again.
The relationship between William and India is a forbidden office romance; an enemies to lovers partnership that comes with an expiry date unless someone steps up and reveals their true feelings. The sex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
We are reintroduced to William’s brother Kit and Alex ( Boss #1), their daughter Rosie, as well as their father Alistair, and India’s roommate and best friend Montana.
BIG SHOT is a story of family, relationships, and workaholic. The premise is entertaining; the romance is hot and steamy; the characters are energetic and charismatic but I had hoped for a little more back ground information about both of the characters.
BIG SHOT by Katy Evans is a short, fast-paced read that takes place in the Windy City. It is a workplace romance between CEO William Walker and his assistant, India Crowley. They have been working together for years with William treating India like a doormat most of the time. Despite that, India is a strong woman and knows how to push William’s buttons. They both work very hard, however, William is a workaholic. India spends her free time writing her novel and knows that one day she will be able to pursue her passion for writing professionally. There has always been an underlying attraction between the two.
Luckily for India, she receives a job offer and is able to quit both her job and William. Naturally William is shocked, however, he has no choice but to accept her resignation. A few days later, William is saddled with watching his infant niece for two weeks. As a result, he asks India to come back for the short-term, in order to keep his business in order while he takes care of his niece. India agrees, after negotiating a rate of three times her former salary. Working from William’s home brings them closer together, and they truly get to know each other, both in and out of the bedroom.
This was a cute story and I loved the way William took care of his niece. Babies have a tendency to break down barriers, and William’s ability to be a loving uncle improved with each day. Connecting with India was a bit difficult because I found her to be cold and a bit calculating. Their sexy times were hot and sexy. Overall, a solid romantic read.
LJT, Romance Junkies, 3.5 Hearts
Big Shot by Katy Evans is a steamy enemies-to-lovers office romance. India has had enough of her boss. He is arrogant and cold. So, she hands in her resignation and walks away. Then Will finds himself in need of help. He grovels and gives her an offer she cannot refuse. Suddenly she is seeing him in a new light.
Will is demanding and rude and used to getting what he wants. India is feisty and smart. She has never bent to Will’s needs, but suddenly they are working very close together and lines are being blurred. A sexy and steamy read and though Big Shot by Katy Evans can be read as standalone, it is a follow-up to Boss that features Will’s brother, Kit.
Happy reading!
BIG SHOT by Katy Evans is the story of William Walker and India Crowley.
William is a workaholic who has built Walker Industries which is one of the biggest online game companies. Which has also left him with being sometimes harsh and thought to be cold due to his main focus being building that company. India was his assistant until she go a better offer and just couldn’t take his attitude anymore. But now he is left in a bind when he has to look after his infant niece and he turns to India for help. This puts them into working in a more personal environment that shows a different side of him.
Enjoyed their story.
Big Shot by Katy Evans blends the office romance with a forced proximity and an enemies to lovers bent into a quick read! Will and India do NOT get along. India hates how rude Will is and she finally quits…but then agrees to come back for 2 weeks.
Will is emotionally stunted and I wish this character trait was a bit more fleshed out. He is so different from his brother, yet Will blames his behavior on always trying to please his father. It made him seem like a very static character. But, he does have some character growth and he gets some support from his father and brother which helped bolster their relationships as well. India is a smart woman who put up with her job for longer than most people would have. She and Will could be a bit immature in their actions toward one another which was odd since they were both successful professionals. I guess its kind of like that time in kindergarten when you liked a boy and expressed that by calling him names and he responded by stealing your stuff: Juvenile but a little adorable to watch.
Big Shot by Katy Evans had some flaws that didn’t make it a stellar read for me but I think the book will tick a lot of boxes for many readers. The sexual tension in the hate to love you vibe of Will and India is palpable and the forced proximity of them working from his home really adds a layer of strain to their situation. Add in a cute baby who is teething and you have an adorable workaholic hero with a lack of social graces and an assistant who, despite her protests to the contrary, seems to care for him regardless.
4 Stars!
William Walker is a sexy billionaire bachelor who is a self made man. He started Walker Industries which is one of the biggest online game companies in the country. He’s been so busy building his empire his personal life has been put on the back burner. He’s a workaholic which has earned himself the reputation of being a harsh, cold, difficult person.
India Crowley has had it with her arrogant, rude, demanding boss. Being the assistant to William Walker has been a nightmare. He’s impossible to please, and has made her life miserable for the past year. She hates her job, and finally decides to quit.
When William finds himself caring for a baby and in a bind, the first person he thinks of is his assistant. He needs her back, and makes her an offer she can’t refuse.
India can’t believe her boss has talked her into working for him again. He gets under her skin like nobody else can. William is aware of his flaws, and knows it’s time to make a change. He quickly realizes he’s met his match in India, and can’t quit fantasizing about his assistant.
India is seeing a new side to William she really likes, and he becomes her greatest temptation. There’s a whole other side to him that’s kind and caring. She’s surprised she’s actually enjoying his company, and wanting to explore their connection. Soon neither can resist the magnetic pull between them.
Big Shot is a Harlequin Desire story by Katy Evans. It’s a steamy enemies to lovers, forbidden office romance with humorous banter, amazing chemistry, and one hot alpha boss. It’s a fantastic fun love story where sparks fly and passion and feelings ignite.
Big Shot by Katy Evans is a quick read full of sexual tension, a bit of angst, a brooding hero, a sassy as hell heroine, and an adorable baby who is determined to teach her uncle there’s more to life than work.
Big Shot by Katy Evans tells the story of India who absolutely despises her boss, William whom she describes as “a pompous pretty boy.”
Even though William is a terror in the office he has a good heart, as seen when caring for his 4-month old niece. After India quits he asks her for a favor, come back to work for him for two weeks, so he can care for his niece and get work done. She reluctantly agrees.
If you’ve read The Boss you will recall William, but this book can be read as a stand-a-lone. The chemistry between the two is undeniable in this quick read. This is a fun enemy to lovers read.
I really wanted to get to Will’s story after reading Boss. Will is such grumpy cat. You just know the hero will be so demanding in bed when they are so curt in the office, taking command of all situations. India was a pretty confident woman as well, and her despising Will for his rude, bossy behavior just made their chemistry.
What I found very interesting is that Will was confident in the office, but very withdrawn in love. India was very withdrawn in the office but confident in love. It took their differences and one strong willed baby niece to pull them together. Good follow-up romance to Kit and Alex’s story.