I should have never asked him out. But don’t judge me. It was a dare.He looked hot at the nightclub, even though he stuck out like a sore thumb in a perfectly tailored suit. Long story short – He said no when I asked him out. Well, screw you, Mr. Big Shot. That turned us from strangers to enemies pretty quickly. And then… I applied for a new job. It was a secretarial position.Nothing fancy.And … new job.
It was a secretarial position.
Nothing fancy.
And definitely not at a firm that he owned.
Of course, I forgot that Mr. Big Shot does, in fact, own half of Las Vegas.
So, now here I am…
Standing in front of my worst enemy with a resumé in hand.
He gives me a smirk and checks me out.
And his next words will determine my fate.
You think I’ll get the job?
Curl up in bed and enjoy this fun standalone romance with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a satisfying happily ever after!
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Characters = 4/5
Plot = 4/5
Romance = 4/5
Mystery = 1/5
Action = 0/5
Darkness = 0/5
Humor = 0/5
Stars = 4
Would I recommend this book = Yes
Would I read future books by this author = Yes
Fun, flirty plot. Quick read which is perfect when your short on time.
Some sexy sweet sizzling scenes.
Characters were good.
Zane- Hot and cold with some sweetness. The past keeping him from moving on.
Karina- Strong woman. Sweet and caring. Always forgiving.
Well deserved HEA.
This is a well written story that had me from the start. The plot is well developed and intriguing, with drama, and romance well balanced. The characters are captivating. I enjoyed reading this book.
This new to me author, J. P. Comeau is now in my radar and I will be checking out more of her books. I really enjoyed this Boss/ Employee relationship as it is one of my favorite genres.
Karina moves to the Las Vegas area to start fresh when the company she works at closes down. Her two best friends live there and she has never lived away from home. She meets Zane while out with her friends drinking and they have a passion filled night. Karina ghosts on him the next morning at her house because she is embarrassed. She sees him again and he teases her unmerifully. She is uncomfortable and does not know how to handle it.
Imagine her surprise and horror when she goes in for an interview and comes face to face with Zane! She is finally offered a job to work for him directly with almost everything she wants after so many rejections! But can they work together after their one night stand? Can either of them deny the electricity they feel when they touch? Zane has issues he has yet to deal with and he blows hot and cold. Are his mercurial moods more than Karina can handle?
I enjoyed the writing style of this author and I was vested in the story right up to the end. I wished there had been a little more dialogue between the MCs, there was some at the end but I feel Karina forgave him a little too quickly for his behavior. He had a lot of making up to do in my opinion. Still, a fun, enjoyable read with very little angst, mostly just lack of communication on the part of Zane.
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This novel tapped into some feelings for sure. Sheesh!! I was outraged at Zane for his wishy-washy treatment of Karina but then he did something nice to make up for it. Why men don’t ‘get it’ until it’s almost too late remains a mystery but Karina didn’t hesitate to fly back and pack her stuff! She took a risk on Zane several times and ended up with everything she wanted for her life. They helped each other heal from past and are off to the start of HEA…
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The blurb & previous reviewers have outlined the story so I won’t go into that. I loved the main characters in partiicular & their undeniable attraction which led to a fulfilling happy ever after. The story flowed into a seriously good page turner as the heroine brought her Mr Big Shot to his knees.
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Brendan and Kelly have loved each other for awhile. Hiding their true feelings, almost til the end.
Kelly want to lose her V to someone and her sister and BFF try to set her up with Brendan’s brother Clint, who just got out of the military. When Brendan steps in and cock blocks his brother and he comes up with a plan of his own. Get Kelly to sleep with him. After a fake marriage gone wrong, the head butting is triggered.
Kelly was super angry and pretty much blamed Brendan for the entire thing. They weren’t drunk and the chapel made a mistake. Brendan tried to make the best of it but Kelly wants no part.
After a bit of back and forth, she finally accepts that he’s her HEA.
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This was an okay read. I just couldn’t really get into it.
The whole announcing to the world in a loud voice every other second about Kelly being a virgin and the mock wedding just didn’t do it for me.
And Brendan being so wimpy one minute and such an Alpha the next was a turn off.
That being said, it ended in a HEA so it is all good.
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Mr. Big Shot is the first book in the Kinda Cocky series by J.P. Comeau and features Karina Rosehill, currently unemployed, who meets Zane Hearthstone, a workaholic and wealthy real estate owner, at a club where they end up spending the night together after getting drunk. When a head hunter notifies Karina of a job opportunity, it turns out to be with Zane as his secretary. I recommend this well written book with its great characters and a plot with emotional ups and downs, misunderstandings, and steamy chemistry.
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This is a great read by J.P. Comeau ,,,,
Karina Rosehill is a 25 year old whom just moved to Henderson Nevada after being laid off from her job in Human Resources Department ,,, her job and the company she worked for couldn’t evolve with technology,,, they were a manufacturing plant and it was also after her heart had been broken, badly ,, she has 2 best friends Kelly and Roxy,, ,, Kelly and Roxy are sisters, Roxy is the youngest,,,,, they moved to Vegas after they graduated,,,, she had to tell her parents that Henderson was on the top 10 places to reside ,,, the family is originally from San Francisco,,,, she now lives 15 minutes from “The Strip” in Vegas and she wants to make it on her own,,,, now, her friends are taking her out and they are going clubbing ,,,, she really would rather be home ,,,, but then her eyes see something she likes the look of,,,,
Zane Hearthstone and his brother Brendan own a real estate business ,,,, Zane is the one that works 24 hours a day while Brendan reaps the benefits,,,,, Zane s on emails and the phone all the time and Brendan goes to clubs, vacations, he’s gone for whole weekends ,,,, but he goes with Brendan one night out clubbing, under much protest from Zane ,,,he’s looking at his email and his phone and looks up to find a beautiful woman ,,,,,
This was a great first book in what I hope will be an unbelievable series for J.P. Comeau,,,, There was action, adventure and some very hot scenes in between these pages ,,,, I would so totally recommend this book to anyone,,, I got this ARC voluntarily to leave an honest review,,,,,
This intriguing story is filled with so many emotional twists and turns. Zane is truly miss understood and when he connects with Karina, he is captivated right from the beginning but his past is holding him hostage. As he moves forward he takes two steps backwards which frustrates Karina because she is getting mixed messages from the man. Will he cross that threshold from his past into the future with Karina for a happily ever after?
I loved this book about Karina and Zane, two people who met at a club in Vegas. Karina recently moved there where her best friends lived, while Zane and his brother owned a successful real estate business in Vegas. After a one night stand, Karina goes on an job interview only to discover the position is for Zane’s personal assistant. She accepts the position with trepidation due to their prior interaction.
As the story develops, the author drops hints of Zane’s dark past. Karina becomes collateral damage and resigns as Zane’s assistant.
The author does an incredible job in humanizing her characters. I felt like I had a window into Zane and Karina’s world and cheered when they found their HEA ending. Although this novel is written for adults, the steamy sex scenes, IMHO, were important and contributed to the plot.
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Warning, your emotions will be taken on a wild ride while reading this book. There’s definite attraction and chemistry between the characters, the story has you feeling all the feels and captivates you as you turn the pages. Strong well developed characters that create this entertaining romantic story.
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Mr. Big Shot will have you on emotions on a wild ride. They will be taken up and down, twisted and turn inside out. This book is the flight of Zane and Karina struggle with their past to not to be part of their future.
Zane has thrown himself into his work to escape his memories and pain of the women he lost. This has made him just a little unbearable sometimes at work. Karina has lost her job, but is strong and determined to make it. Fate have them crossing paths as their lives become weaved together.
The confusion and despair Zane feel will break your heart, just when he sees the light of a future his past darkens his world. Karina is written wonderfully. You see her confidence in her determination not to give up and be willing to step back in her career just to get where she needs to be.
This is another great by J. P., Comeau that you will not be able to put down once you start.
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I loved this book.
The story was well-written and the characters were so well developed. The attraction between the two main characters was great and their intense sexual chemistry was perfect for them.
I loved the ending.
Another great read from Ms Comeau
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I enjoyed this book so much, couldn’t put it down. I loved the descriptions of everything, I felt I was right there with Karina and Zane. I could tell there was something in Zane’s past, It made me feel good that Karina was able to help Zane get past it.
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An entertaining well written romance story. This engaging storyline kept my interest page after page in a fun romantic story of an emotional scarred man that is carrying pain, and a woman desperate for a job she takes a chance. This sweet story of healing love with life challenging moments and risks while unknowingly growing love and trust offering satisfaction and a great HEA. The characters are loveable, interesting and well developed. I voluntarily read and reviewed this incredible ARC.
When Karina was laid off from her job she decide to move to Vegas to be near her friends and for a fresh start. Her first night out with her friends she meets Zane and they have a connection. Zane is your typical workaholic and he goes through secretaries like tissues. Karina is having some issues finding a job and after spending a night with Zane she worries about starting something up with someone when she doesn’t even have a job. When her friends set them up again things are somewhat awkward but they muddle through. Karina takes Zane’s backhanded advice and revamps her resume. She ends up interviewing at his company and neither is expecting to see the other. Will them working together change things between them? Can they have a future together?
This is a greats story that will draw you in from beginning to end. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover,
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– This was a very enjoyable love story. Karina leaves home, goes to Henderson, Nevada to look for a new job, be close to friends and finds love. Zane has become a workaholic since losing his girlfriend in an auto accident, then fate brings Karina into his life. It takes a few twists, turns and surprises for him to leave his old girlfriend memories and give into the love he feels for Karina. She forgives his treatment of her and they end with a happy ending.
If you like contemporary romances where the pair have a little history, you’ll love this book. Zane and Karina’s story will take you on an emotional roller coaster. From a drunken one night stand to arrogant and overbearing Big Shot boss. Their chemistry is explosive and the book is well written with an engaging story. Zane has a lot of emotional baggage from his fiance’s death and Karina is still recovering from a bad ex. Lots of drama and turmoil when they end up working together. The characters were likable and the story was a good read. I read an arc copy and voluntarily chose to review.
An entertaining, fast pace, and intriguing book one in the Kinda Cocky series! It is well written, interesting, drama-filled, funny, witty, and fast pace read with drama and ups and downs. Likeable characters with amazing chemistry between them! A recommended read!
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