The Boss (Manhattan Records Book 1)

Nate was a no nonsense Dom. He wanted it his way and got what he wanted. His company was run the same. He had an employee he heard about but never saw. When he saw and heard Ashlee and Flora talking he was about to have his world change forever. He couldn’t figure out why Ashlee was do different. Why he was messing up with her. But when he fired her, he was in for a shock. Can they mend this or can he mend it?

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Even though it took me a lot longer than usual to read this great M. S. Parker it’s because I started to read it then started to read others & forgot that I hadn’t finished this hot dominante CEO Nate & th his young employee Ashlee who knows how to do her job & gets in front of Nate through the tittle tattle from her colleague & that moment changes her life not just in her work place but in her & Nate’s life, though I felt like it’s shocked Nate more than Ashlee when he realises he HAS TO HAVE HER….
Can’t wait to see what will happen between them in their instalment…

Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author.

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This series reads like a 50 shades fan fiction and is even harder to get behind. It’s redundant and Nate is a jerk, hard to root for throughout all 3 books. Ashlee is stronger than most female leads, but it’s equally frustrating what she puts up with from him.

DNF – Just had to finally call an end to trying to read this one

I am going to be truthful here and just say that I could not finish this book. I did not think the story-line was good nor the characters even likeable, let along be able to relate to them. I just could not do it with this book and I am disappointed in that as this is the first book I have read by M. S. Parker and the book description looked interesting to me. But after picking it up only to put it back down again several time I just finally had to call an end to my attempts.
I will also admit that I did skip to the end and found that the story does not really end and that there is an actual cliffhanger that will obviously be resolved in the next book.
I am going to also say that I will attempt to read another book or two by this author. I thought that the writing style was good it was just the subject matter for me on this one.

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Nate is one egotistical dominant man that makes no apology for his actions. He has learned to take out the emotional aspect to sex and made it into his terms of a business transaction much like the way he runs his company. Ashley is someone that is intriguing to him and it confuses him when he can’t fit her into the same mold as the other women. She is a innocent woman in terms of her sexuality but is interested in learning the BDSM aspects. This is a great beginning and I am looking forward to the the next installment.

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Can’t wait for the next book.

Ashlee Throws CEO Nate Lexington’ s Game Off Course When He Finds Himself Chasing After The Curvy Little Redhead That Works Downstairs!

Nate Lexington, thirty-five, is the handsome CEO and co-owner of Manhattan Records. With a business degree from NYU, for him the job isn’t as much about loving music as it is about the challenge. He has an eye for talent and marketing. As the face of the company, his playboy lifestyle is followed by the tabloids, and rumors abound about his proclivities.

Nate doesn’t do traditional relationships. He has the occasional one-nighter, hangs out at the exclusive Club Prive as of the last few years, or more typically, has an arrangemnt with a sub. As a dom, he requires control, and when he gets bored he moves on – which he does quite often. Simple, except that some of the women he is with are a little frail and don’t take kindly to good-byes.

The arrangement is always such that either of them can choose to end things at any point. It is just that he is always the one to walk away. The women have nothing to complain about, however. They always get something from the relationship. Typically, she gets to enjoy his extrordinary talents and be seen on his arm, meeting his powerful connections. In return, he is supposed to get a sub without the drama, but too often he gets the short end of the stick. That anger from a woman is often appealing in the beginning of the relationship when it represents a challenge to bedding her, but by the end it is only annoying.

Ashley Webb, twenty-three, is gorgeous with her slender but curvy figure, turquoise eyes, and henna-colored long hair. She is a recent NYU grad with a major in Communications. She can be forgetful when something is on her mind, but her excellent work ethic and organizational skills make her exceedingly good at her new job as personal assistant in the A&R department at Manhattan Records. She began at the company as an intern at age twenty, and has risen up the ranks since.

She still hangs on to her virginity, although not out of principle. Life was too busy and complicated to put much thought into dating when she was younger. Her mother (and best friend) had suffered from some health problems, but is doing better now and strongly encourages Ashlee to get out there and have fun.

When Ashlee’s gossiping, sassy co-worker decides to gush endlessly about their CEO and all the rumors about his skills despite Ashlee’s initial warnings and protestations about the inappropriate nature of the subject, Ashlee suddenly finds herself face to face with a very angry Nate Lexington. But she soon finds herself in a different kind of trouble when she becomes his obsession.

Ashlee is attracted to Nate but she thinks with her brain, unlike Nate who is a force of nature. She does something to him that he has never experienced before, and it causes him to behave recklessly. When he sets his sights on Ashlee, she has a hard time refusing his relentless pursuits; her mature outlook and forgiving nature spare him when he doesn’t deserve it.

The tension between this pair is poised to snap the last remaining shreds of their common sense and office etiquette! Their hot banter and office antics are incredibly steamy. So overcome by his loss of control, Nate becomes unrecognizable. His non-relationship with Ashlee breaks all his rules, and he struggles to understand what she wants from their undefined situation. He needs another book to get his act together! He is rather fortunate that Ashlee doesn’t hold grudges or make huge demands of him. She is rather simple to please.

There are a few spots in the book in which a confusing train of thought appears, but these instances later prove to be Nate’s confusion rather than the author’s! Rest assured if you become confused, it is likely for good reason.

This book is part of a series. It does read fine as a stand-alone, however. The story is continued, but there is a soft landing at the end that provides a sense of closure. Midway through, Club Prive enters the story – the subject of other series by this author – but this is more of a spin-off in which the club plays a minor role.

This book is well-written with only a couple typos. The storyline is complex, and it is evident already that there is much yet that can be explored in the follow up book. The characters are interesting and have depth, bringing the story to life. I rate this book 4.5 stars.

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This was an ok read. I didn’t much care for Nate. Maybe he will redeem himself in the next book.

This is a solid read – fast pace, well written, and consistent. It is an engaging page turner with ups and downs, drama, off the charts chemistry between the characters, and steamy sex scenes. I look forward to reading the next book. Definitely recommended!

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