A billionaire. His assistant. And a game that could cost both their heartsAidan Winters. Gorgeous, brilliant, ruthless, and filthy rich. He’s known as the Man in Black, because New York’s most sought-after bachelor is icy perfection in an all-black suit.As his executive assistant, I know his suit size, the security code to his penthouse, and the number to his private line. The only thing I don’t … line. The only thing I don’t know is what would make him fall to his knees for a woman.
And then, one night, I discover Aidan’s sexy secret. And he discovers mine.
Now we play a very dirty game. By day, we’re all business. But by night… he’s not Aidan and I’m not me.
No emotions. No lies. Except for one.
If you think this is a story about a girl who hates her boss, think again.
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Filthy Rich by Julie Kriss – Aidan and his partner best friends run a venture capital company that makes them very wealthy men. Aiden’s assistant Samantha really likes her job, but she also really likes her boss. As the two of them try and negotiate their way to a personal relationship that won’t wreck their work relationship things get complicated. Julie Kriss never disappoints me when it comes to romantic gestures! Happy Reading!
Aidan and Samantha make a great team at work. He’s a busy partner in a venture capital firm, and she’s his executive assistant. Both are great at their jobs, and they get along professionally. Trouble is they’re both attracted to one another, and they believe it’s one-sided. When they find out the truth, this is where the fun starts.
I love the way these two come together, and as the gradually get to know one another, they’re seemingly surprised at their growing feelings. I don’t want to give any spoilers, but there’s some seriously hot times w/Aidan and Samantha. Keep a fan and BOB handy!
Julie Kriss is a new author for me, and I loved this story. Total disclosure, Jason Clarke is the reason I grabbed this audiobook, and he did a wonderful job narrating and capturing Aiden’s complicated persona. Ava Erickson is a treasure, and brings Samatha to colorful life.
Filthy rich is a hot steamy read. Aiden aka the man in black is the CEO of Tower Ind. A billion dollar
company with 3 partners. Samantha, aka the best exec assistant ever. Samantha all business is
drawn to Aiden who doesn’t show any interest. But Samantha plays it cool and doesn’t show her
interest in him. The chemistry between them is undeniable and together they play a game to
end the tension. The fun begins and the hot sex too. Julie Kriss does a great job of interwining
the business in the day time and the games at night. They share their secrets and are drawn closer
to understanding each other. Jason Clarke who narrates Aiden Winters character does a wonderful
job with his deep sexy voice. Ava Erickson does a good job as Samantha giving her POV and her
inner thoughts. Enjoy this great read.
Audio Review
Fantastic start to a new series by this terrific author. I love how Julie Kriss writes, her stories pull me in and the passion is always intense and this was definitely both for me. Samantha and Aiden are both intelligent and professional and have their own personal issues they deal with but when they let their guard down and play a role to be other people the passion they have for one another comes out in force.
This book is well written and entertaining and kept my attention from beginning to end. I loved the characters and loved the story as well as the heat of these two.
Jason Clarke and Ava Erickson were perfect as Aiden and Samantha. Aural pleasure for sure.
I really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it.
I’ve grown to love Julie Kriss’ writing style and this book did not disappoint! This slow burn, office romance was such an angsty but sultry read. I really enjoyed both of the main characters. The author did a great job of building up their chemistry and relationship in the story line before anything happened between the two of them. And when it did, wow! Talk about HOT!!!! I really liked the approach the characters took to satisfying their dilemma of being boss/subordinate and how to avoid office drama. It added an element of playfulness that was so unlike the personalities of both the hero and heroine.
Aidan, the Man in Black, was such a mysterious character. The author didn’t give away too much about his true personality in the beginning, which I really enjoyed! It kept me guessing what kind of man he was and what he was capable of. I loved his back story and the introduction of his business partners along with how the company they established came to be. Little by little, we were given nuggets of information and insight that helped prove what a truly incredible hero Aidan was.
The epilogue was so good but I truly wished we could have seen what happened in the 2 years that were missing from the story! There was so much potential for more Aidan and Samantha once they professed their feelings! I wanted more!
“We don’t need the game, Samantha,” he said. “You don’t need it. You never have. You just need to let go.”
Samantha Riley is an important figure in the business world. As executive assistant to the most important CEOs, she is very competent, solicitous and discreet. She has dealt with all kinds of bosses, from the most demanding to those who dared to take certain liberties. But her last boss, Aidan Winters, for who she only works for three months, is still a difficult mystery to crack.
Aidan is known to the press as the Man in Black, thanks to his monochrome wardrobe. Young, handsome, billionaire, competent and ruthless. A successful businessman whose personal life is a mystery and a reason for speculation.
Samantha is happy at her job. Working for Aidan is a task she masterfully performs. Everything would be perfect if it wasn’t for a little problem…. She is attracted to her boss. And not mixing business with pleasure is her the most prized rule.
But to complicate matters, Aidan can’t stop thinking about her, and crossing the line between employee /boss is something he would never do. Especially given the fact that he didn’t want a relationship. Or have somewhat peculiar tastes when it comes to sex.
But as attraction and desire grow, staying away or even ignoring those feelings will be impossible. Until Aidan proposes a sensual game that will give them the opportunity they are looking for, while preserving the working relationship.
To stage. Get loose. To feel. Be someone else and give wings to the most hidden desires. But as this game progresses, what was supposed to be a fantasy and a lie eventually fuses with reality, and the firmly drawn line will begin to blur.
Gradually, the characters’ past is revealed, showing how each event affected each one in a way. With a well-matched couple, good chemistry, catchy narrative and a lot of eroticism, the reading is a good experience. The role-play is what sets the tone for the narrative, and gives the book a more electrifying rhythm. A great novel.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest Review *
This is book one in a new series about four guys who run a successful venture capital company and it all starts with Aidan.
Aiden is a quiet guy and is known around town as the ‘Man in Black’ but in business he is ruthless. Samantha is his personal assistant and is so proud of her job and doing well that she tries to hide the growing feelings. A business trip brings them closer together but both try to avoid each other until it’s too late. They both know they are fighting something but don’t want to ruin the boss/assistant relationship they have so they agree to role play dates that allow them to be other people.
Feelings quickly become involved and soon they aren’t playing anymore, risking it all.
It’s was a fun concept of a story that I enjoyed reading and is also the first book of this author that I have read.
During the book we are introduced to the other guys who all have interesting characters and I’m looking for to their stories which I’m sure will be just as entertaining and hot between the sheets. This is a quick easy read with little drama that I definitely recommend.
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*An ARC received for an honest review*
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Overall Ratings;u2063
First Sex Scene @ 51%
POV – Duel
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I really enjoyed Filthy Rich it would be the first book that I’ve read by Julie Kriss and I can’t wait to read more by her in the future . There is alot of heat coming from Aiden and Samantha they had such a intense attraction to one another the little game those two found themselves in was super steamy . I liked how this was a sexy playful workplace book it’s also different from boss dating assistant stories out there I’ve read quite in the genre and some times it could get a bit repetitive but not with this one . I can’t wait to read more by the author in the future and more from the Filthy rich series .
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
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hero=8 heroine=8 secondary characters=8
Chemistry=10 steam=8 romance=6
humor=4 darkness level= 3 action= 3 mystery= 3
enjoyment=10 angst=3 story line=8 Story ending=10
character development=10 pacing=10
cover=10 Blurb =10 Stars =4
Is this part of a series =yes
Can it be read as a standalone = yes
would I recommend this book=yes
would I re read this book= yes
would I read future books by this author=yes
Delightfully entertaining & steamy office romance
—->>> This is a delightfully entertaining and steamy office romance between two very strong, lonely professional characters. Their secret attraction to each other gets a green-light opportunity to ignite with a one-of-a-kind offer with the goal of getting their attraction out of their systems so that they can move on with their routine. Little did they realize that the deal they had made along with the games that they indulged in just made what they have all that more addictive! Really enjoyed this story and will look forward to the next in this series!
A brilliant office romance with a touch of secrecy and roll playing which will set your emotions on fire. I loved Aiden and Samantha. At first they fit right in as your typical boss and assistant until their attraction got the better of them.. Queue the game, a different set of personas each time , a way to act on their attraction without making it awkward at work until they meet up as themselves. As we follow their journey we see the real them and I loved them, their chemistry and their banter. We also catch a glimpse of Aiden’s partners in the firm and I can’t wait to read their stories. This is the first book of this authors that I have read and it won’t be the last.
This was one delicious and entertaining book! There was no angst, just a steamy encounter of two driven individuals with blazing hot chemistry. I think they had some issues on intimacy, which made it easier on them to relate by make believe (translate to acting out fantasies) instead of a direct approach. It was delightful to follow them on their make believe, err fantasies, where they displayed different personalities that in the end, really reflected parts of their personalities. Great fun and brilliant writing!
Samantha is the best personal assistant there is. She has been working the position for nine years and honed her craft. Her sister, who owns the recruiting company from where she comes, has taken care of her training and her career development. She has worked for different executives, but her current job is the best one she’s had. A very professional boss, who also happens to be tall, dark, handsome and extremely hot. Likewise, Aidan was hooked on his assistant, and fascinated by her ankle-strap sexy shoes.
An important aspect of Samantha’s psyche is that she was an abandoned orphan. Although she was adopted and had a great childhood, there was always something lacking for her, like she doesn’t know where she came from, who she came from, and she feels like she has to make up who she is. Hence, the preference for fantasies.
Aidan was one of four teenagers who escaped their home and teamed together to survive the life in Chicago southside. He and his friends rented an apartment, faced hunger and despair together until one of them, Dane, wrote a computer program and sold it for millions. They formed a company and each is now a millionaire, partners in VC Towers, a company that deals in real estate, entertaining business, oil deals and computer software. They each has a story and I believe this is the start of the series.
Aidan only has one-night stands with strangers. He doesn’t want the complication of getting involved with a woman. Hence, when he realizes he and Samantha have the hots for each other, but have the inconvenience of being boss and subordinate, they come up with the fantasy of strangers encounters. As they play their different scenarios, they find that beneath those strangers lies the person they want to be with forever.
What I loved about the story was the forward action. The plot is very active and moves forward at a very steady clip and takes you relentlessly through their charades and their feelings and keeps you entertained and focused on the story. I was very involved with both of them and the story. I loved that the story is not so deep that it involves a lot of thought, but had enough passion and feelings that you get invested. It’s a perfect book to read when you want love, passion, feelings but don’t want to get dragged down by angst and despair. Very entertaining and delicious and naughty!
Filthy Rich is a stand alone, contemporary, office romance from the new to me author.
It is the story of Samantha and Aidan, boss and assistant, who obviously felt the attraction but chose not to act on it. Both thinking they are professional and can set aside the chemistry they felt. I loved the slow building of their romance because it shows development of the relationship and its characters. I liked Aidan’s character. He is not your usual millionaire/CEO that was always potrayed. Sure, I like some alpha attitude but from time to time, I love these cold, silent, broody kind of guy. In my opinion, they are way hotter. Anyway, Aidan is not your typical kind and I loved him for it. Samantha I can say is someone I can relate in some way. She is calm, controlled and organized woman. I felt like it is her way to cope; to have control in her surroundings since her childhood was not so good.
Together, they do have a similarity in regards their childhood and this is what I think make them click as a couple. Their chemistry and sizzling attraction is just right, with swoon worthy moments and an HEA that will make you sigh with happiness. A perfect summer romance read! Excited to read Dane and Ava’s story next.
Ooh do I just love boss and assistant stories and boy did Julie Kriss do this one beautifully. I loved that to the public Aiden is one cold-hearted, demanding and ruthless boss yet when it comes to his woman we see a whole different Aiden Winters. Samantha now is like SuperWoman with what she deals with in this business. Together these two work so well but it is their unique friendship that just wows me. They complete one another and then Julie Kriss throws in the sexual chemistry between them, well watch out, hot. The good thing I loved more is we didn’t just see Aiden but we saw his friends which I cannot wait to see what she has in store for them. Loved it and definitely will be on the lookout for more of this talented author.
“I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own.”
This is not the typical assistant and CEO story. Most office romances start off as a hate relationship before turning into a love story. For Aidan and Samantha, they have a work relationship that is based upon mutual respect and admiration. But it develops into hot chemistry. I did admire their restraint in trying to keep their relationship professional. Both do their best to ignore their attraction before giving in with an unusual game.
I did enjoy the overall story. Aidan or the Man in Black as he is often referred to was a great male protagonist. His friends are also brilliant and their interactions were enjoyable to see. Initially Samantha was a great female protagonist but I felt as the story progressed she acted a little childish at times. She would often fixate on moments and question why Aidan was ignoring her. Sometimes I wanted to shout, it isn’t about you! And her overreaction to certain incidences made me cringe. That being said, it was still a good story.
This was my first Julie Kriss’s book, and won’t be my last. This is the first book in the Filthy Rich Series. Aidan and Samantha’s story is fun, sexy and romantic. They are great characters, and their game is fun and hot! The secondary characters are also great. I enjoyed reading this story. I can’t wait for the next book in this series, Sexy as Sin, Dane and Ava’s story!
Aiden is hot, rich and the most sought after bachelor in New York. He has a secret that his assistant Samantha finds out by accident. Samantha has her own secret. These two are SCORCHING together. Will one night be enough? How will their work relationship be affected? A sexy steamy read and looking forward to the next book.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving a review.
For honest review. Samantha works for Executive Ranks as the most sought after executive assistant till she starts working for aidan winters of Tower Venture capital and he just puts all her pieces back together. Awesome story
Filthy Rich is a steamy office romance you won’t soon forget! This isn’t your average boss and secretary tale, it’s even better! This was my first venture into Julie Kriss books, and I am an avid fan now. Plenty of steam and romance, but a wonderful underlying story as well. Loved it!
Great first read from this author! Samantha has years of executive assistance experience under her belt, and after almost ten years she finally gets placed with a company that she loves. The only catch with this role is that the CEO, Aiden, is young and hot. After months of dancing around the attraction between the two, a situation in the office sparks a plan to give both of them what they want to scratch their itches (so to speak). As they continue to have these trysts together, the lines between work and personal start to bleed together, and eventually their fun game turns serious when actually feelings get involved. And when it gets too real and Samantha runs away, they realize how true their feelings are towards each other, and as a reader we hope they end up together! This was my first read from this author and I enjoyed it! I can’t wait to get the other guys stories because the brotherhood between them really made this story great and next level.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
This is the first book in the series Filthy Rich and my first dive into Julie’s writing! I am now quite the fan girl and cannot wait to read more of what she has to offer!
Aiden Winters is a handsome suave business man that is know to be ruthless and private …known as the Man in Black. He always shows up to events alone and no one knows what he does in his private time. Yes he has friends but they go back along way and know him better than anyone ever will. They have a bond .
Samantha has made a name for herself in the business world as the Perfect Assistant . She goes above and beyond and never crosses the professional line . These two private people soon learn some interesting secrets about one another and that will now lead to a private game of acting out their deepest darkest fantasies for one night !!!! They had an amazing chemistry and such smart witty banter !!!Oh my this was a steamy slow build up read ! Loved their story!
~~Michele McMullen ~~