Bossy and the Brat (Men of Holsum College #5)

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Bossy and the Brat (Men of Holsum College #5)

by Daisy Harris (Goodreads Author)

3.66 of 5 stars 3.66 · rating details · 122 ratings · 30 reviews

Calvin Beaumont is supposed to marry Nicole. He’s a biology major, lab tech, and resident advisor—everything everyone expects him to be. There’s only one problem. He likes boys. In particular, a flirty dance major who was a freshman on his hall.

It’s sizzling summer at Holsum College, and Tyler Burk isn’t a freshman anymore. When he notices his hardworking resident advisor...more

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Published July 28th 2012 by Siren-Bookstrand

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Oct 06, 2012 Top 2 Bottom Reviews Interviews and More rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Those of you who follow our reviews know how much I love these books. The Men of Holsum series is one of my favorite series and one I’m always looking forward to reading more of. In Bossy and the Brat, Ms. Harris once again captured and captivated me with her amazing characters and vivid storytelling ability.

I loved these two men. Okay, I love all of Daisy’s characters, but there was really something about the rapport and chemistry between Calvin and Tyler...more

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Aug 13, 2012 Vanessa theJeepDiva rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Daisy Harris hands us another winner featuring the men of Holsum College in Bossy and the Brat. Bossy and the Brat is the fifth book in the series and leads us through the trials and tribulations of Cal and Tyler. Cal used to be the RA of the dorm and as such all freshmen are off limits as potential love interests. Tyler used to be one of those freshmen but we are now in the summer after Ty’s freshmen year and Cal has it bad for him, even if he does not fully want to admit it. Once Tyler notices...more Daisy Harris hands us another winner featuring the men of Holsum College in Bossy and the Brat. Bossy and the Brat is the fifth book in the series and leads us through the trials and tribulations of Cal and Tyler. Cal used to be the RA of the dorm and as such all freshmen are off limits as potential love interests. Tyler used to be one of those freshmen but we are now in the summer after Ty’s freshmen year and Cal has it bad for him, even if he does not fully want to admit it. Once Tyler notices that Cal has broken up with his hometown girlfriend and sees Cal watching him closely, Ty sets his sights on conquering Cal; or maybe Cal sets his on Tyler. The fun then begins.

Ms. Harris takes us through the emotional turmoil of Cal, from a small town where homosexuality is simply not accepted and marrying a good girl is the norm. Cal’s feeling for Tyler are both wonderful and confusing as he comes to terms with not only his homosexuality, but the fact that love and relationships are a “for-ever” and not to be taken lightly. If he truly accepts himself and Tyler, can he have the happily ever after?

Ms. Harris also explores Tyler’s insecurities. Tyler is known for getting around, but never in a committed relationship; always waiting for the other man to call and being available for that call. In Cal, Tyler sees security, love and a deep-seated connection, which all scare him. But, this is something that he wants and will even sacrifice people knowing they are dating to have whatever bone Cal will throw his way. Through Ms. Harris’ writing, I felt Tyler’s emotional state and need for love as it radiated through the pages allowing me to cheer for the boys and hoping their love could withstand any roadblocks thrown their way.

Eventually, with a little nudge from Cal’s ex-girlfriend, Nicole, Cal comes to terms with his love for Tyler and allows the chips to fall where they may.

As the two men explore their relationship, both emotionally and physically, you will laugh at their antics as the Brat tries to dominate the Boss and vice versa. Who comes out on top is truly not the issue, as both men find love and acceptance in each other’s arms. Daisy Harris’ Men of Holsum College series is a wonderful addition to anyone’s reading list and Bossy and the Brat does not disappoint.

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Jul 28, 2012 Phuong rated it 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading Bossy and the Brat by Daisy Harris so much that I finished the book in one sitting. I thought her characterization of Tyler and Cal were right on the mark and the title perfectly suited them. Cal was the reserved one in the relationship and was hiding his "true" self by having a girlfriend but secretly smitten with Tyler. He came across as the alpha type and the "boss" when it came to Tyler because he used to be Tyler's RA and that just carried over into their personal l...more

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Jul 30, 2012 Nichole (Dirty H) rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, 2012, college-boys

This one wasn't so good. It could have been, but I just didn't really get the characters. I didn't understand what the conflict was. Was it the fact that Cal used to be Ty's RA? Because that made no sense. Was it that Cal didn't really want to admit he was gay? If so, that wasn't made very clear. The blurb would have you believe that Cal is engaged and Ty is his dirty secret on the side, but that's not the case. Cal was never engaged and he and his girlfriend break up at the very beginning, so t...more

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Sep 01, 2012 Francesca the Fierce ~Eyelet Ecstasy~ rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-read-2012, genre-erotica, man-loving

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There is always one story in a series that you connect less with than the others and that is BOSSY AND THE BRAT for me. Although it was a sweet story once I put aside what I thought of the main characters, I didn't connect.

First there's Tyler. The poor kid, and yes he's young, always gets used by others. First it was Hunter who just wanted him as a booty call and would ignore him or blow him off anytime. Then there's Cal, who supposedly has been in love...more

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Aug 13, 2012 Jen (Red Hot Books) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Calvin has been going through the motions to be the guy his parents wanted him to be. He got engaged to a girl from his hometown and tried to push aside his attraction to Tyler, the flirty freshman in his dorm. But he's fighting a losing battle.

I was hesitant to start this book at first, because when I read the blurb I thought this was going to be a cheater story and I don't really enjoy those. Thankfully, that is not the case. Calvin and his girlfriend break up as the story begins. But...more 3.5 Stars
Calvin has been going through the motions to be the guy his parents wanted him to be. He got engaged to a girl from his hometown and tried to push aside his attraction to Tyler, the flirty freshman in his dorm. But he's fighting a losing battle.

I was hesitant to start this book at first, because when I read the blurb I thought this was going to be a cheater story and I don't really enjoy those. Thankfully, that is not the case. Calvin and his girlfriend break up as the story begins. But that doesn't entire clear the path for Calvin to act on his feelings. At first, he honestly can't admit them to himself. Beyond that, he just finished up as stint as Resident Adviser in the dorm and there is a strict rule against him dating a freshman.

Tyler has never really had much luck at relationships. He's the guy who is good for a quick hook-up, but no one really wants him for more. Part of the problem is that he is a little needy and he doesn't really see it when men don't give him the respect he deserves. His love life stinks, but when he gets the idea that Calvin may be attracted to him, he jumps at the possibility of something between them.

Calvin quickly gives in to the temptation Tyler provides, but he's still pretty hung up on the idea of breaking the rules. So he tries to force the relationship on hold and attempts to keep the attraction quiet. But it's obvious from the get-go that it's a train wreck waiting to happen.

One things that never fails in the Holsum College books is the sex. First of course, we've got amazing tension... then, later, the payoff is really, really good. I also liked that there was a friendship or at least a friendly acquaintance between Calvin and Tyler before the book ever started. This allowed me to buy in to the tender feelings that developed pretty quickly.

I thought Calvin's concerns about "breaking the rules" to be with Tyler were a bit flimsy, since he was no longer an RA. And I felt like Calvin's ex-fiance was a little too easy to accept that the man she was going to marry is boffing another dude less than a week after they broke up. But I just kind of put all that aside to enjoy the story. It's not an epic romance, but it's a sweet and sexy read.

Rating: B-

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Oct 13, 2012 Valentina Heart rated it 2 of 5 stars

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This review was originally written for The Romance Reviews and can also be found there.

BOSSY AND THE BRAT is the fifth book in the Men of Holsum College series. I somehow managed to miss the fourth book, but the previous ones were more or less stand-alone so I feel I can give my opinion on this story all the same. (Update: I have since read it and it's just as lovely as the first in the series.)

The rating is a far cry from my previous enthusiasm with this series. I won't say the story was horrib...more This review was originally written for The Romance Reviews and can also be found there.

BOSSY AND THE BRAT is the fifth book in the Men of Holsum College series. I somehow managed to miss the fourth book, but the previous ones were more or less stand-alone so I feel I can give my opinion on this story all the same. (Update: I have since read it and it's just as lovely as the first in the series.)

The rating is a far cry from my previous enthusiasm with this series. I won't say the story was horrible or something similar, just that I didn't enjoy it as I did the previous books.

BOSSY AND THE BRAT is about Tyler, a bratty, flamboyant student who yearns for someone to love him and to pay attention, but his taste in men leaves a lot to be desired. Cal was his resident advisor and living close enough for Tyler to have enough of an appreciation for the ‘small town' man who always seemed just too good and shy. At one point the obstacles between them cease to exist; Tyler is no longer a freshman and Cal's girlfriend is a thing of the past – so what is left to prevent the two men from being together and having all that hot sex?

The major conflict of the story seemed weak to me, and while Cal jumped from one reason to hold back to the next, he didn't have enough of a personality to make the whole thing interesting. He was way too fickle, and I can read about indecisive characters swimming in self-doubt, but Cal was switching between hot, interested and cold and distant far more than I was comfortable with. Moments of sexual anticipation were few and promised far more than they eventually delivered. It might not seem like a big deal, but one of my main interests while I read Daisy Harris's books is the great sexual tension she is able to create. Unlike some other authors, she is very capable of keeping the same level of tension all the way through to the end of the scene.

In this particular book, the sex part of the story came in too late and by then I wasn't really interested in the book anymore due to previously mentioned issues. In addition, after they finally get it on, you can expect hot and heavy as well as excessive steamy situations.

This series in general is really fun for me, but I have to say, where in previous books I pushed on with a smile, on this occasion I couldn't wait to finish. Hopefully the next one will be more to my liking.(less)

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Oct 20, 2012 Julesmarie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, gfy-ofy, friends-to-lovers

This series and the world of Holusm College just make me happy. The characters are always well-developed, interesting, and sympathetic, and the story lines are always entertaining. This was no exception.

Tyler's a sweetheart whose patheticness over Hunter totally won me over in book 4. I was rooting for him right from the start. Calvin took me a while longer to warm up to, since it seemed at times as though his fear of what people would think was going to end up hurting Tyler.

The two of them toge...more

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Jul 26, 2012 Lucy rated it 4 of 5 stars

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There were times during this book that I completely hated Cal. I wanted him to just go off and marry Nicole, or go off and be alone, and quit treating Tyler like he was some kind of dirty little secret. Tyler is needy, sweet, bratty and really bad at making choices about men who might value him. As I read on, however, I had to cut Cal some slack. Yes, he was being a total insensitive jerk at times. But as I continued, I didn’t feel that this was due to his posi...more

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Oct 12, 2012 Nikki Brandyberry rated it 3 of 5 stars

I wasn’t overly excited by the end of Bossy and The Brat. I have resisted writing this review for over a week because I just wasn’t sure how I felt. On one hand that says good things about the author because I needed to process my thoughts. On the other hand what does it say that I’m not sure if I liked it or am simply annoyed? By this point in a series I want to be invested, I want to crave the next book but I think I may be done with this one. I am finding the characters to be one dimensional...more I wasn’t overly excited by the end of Bossy and The Brat. I have resisted writing this review for over a week because I just wasn’t sure how I felt. On one hand that says good things about the author because I needed to process my thoughts. On the other hand what does it say that I’m not sure if I liked it or am simply annoyed? By this point in a series I want to be invested, I want to crave the next book but I think I may be done with this one. I am finding the characters to be one dimensional and that annoys me.

Now I am not a gay man…I know, shocker, but even in a college setting where sex flows freely if I am to believe all my friends that actually went, I find it hard to envision a bunch of gay young men in only two roles…the dominant/confident and the sluts. With these books it seems to be either one of the other. In Bossy and The Brat the sex starved Tyler has no qualms about giving a great BJ to get the attention he craves and it seems as though it doesn’t really matter whose on the receiving end as long as they can deal with his incredibly low self esteem. I really just felt sorry for him…and annoyed that once again the stereotype of gay men being promiscuous was thrown at me. Sure it’s college…sure it’s probably the norm even with those with vaginas but an author shouldn’t fall into the trap of painting everyone the same. I want different. I want unique. I don’t feel like I’m getting that anymore.

Since Cal isn’t “out” his relationship with Tyler has to stay private, at least until he can work up the courage to tell everyone, most importantly his parents who think he is marrying his high school sweetheart…who you know, has a vagina. I thought it was incredibly selfish of him, knowing Tyler insecurities to keep him on the back burner until he figured out his own set of problems. I found their text conversations to be well wrote, as sexting goes anyway.

The length of these makes it hard for a slow build up transition in relationships so you kind of have to get over that need quickly. One minute they are fighting their feelings and the next fluids are being exchanged. They usually get over their need to come out fairly quickly as well. I’m sure that alone takes YEARS sometimes so it’s not believable to me to have a character go from “eh, I kinda like my girlfriend but in a dark corner of my mind I wish she had a penis” to “hey mom and dad I’m gay” in several chapters. Cal does exactly that and I feel it downplays the process many gay men go through in their attempt to feel okay in their own skin. I would much rather they all be out then to have their emotions change so quickly.

I’ve had a tumultuous relationship from the beginning with these books, but I think my annoyance says it all. It’s time for me to take a step back from this series.

I give Bossy and The Brat by Daisy Harris 2.75 stars(less)

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Oct 06, 2012 Gabbi rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Those of you who follow our reviews know how much I love these books. The Men of Holsum series is one of my favorite series and one I’m always looking forward to reading more of. In Bossy and the Brat, Ms. Harris once again captured and captivated me with her amazing characters and vivid storytelling ability.

I loved these two men. Okay, I love all of Daisy’s characters, but there was really something about the rapport and chemistry between Calvin and Tyler that I absolutely adored. Bossy and the...more

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Aug 31, 2012 Sadonna rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mm, pdf, contemporary, dancers

3.5 stars. I am liking this series a whole bunch. Each story really covers a different aspect of life that the guys in the story have to overcome to be true to themselves and happy. In this story, Cal needs to come to terms with his sexuality and his desire for Tyler. His girlfriend is not fooled we find out pretty much from page one. Tyler needs to grow up and stop being used by others and not always require instant gratification. I really liked this couple and their story and hope we see them...more

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Aug 09, 2012 Book Reviews rated it 3 of 5 stars

3.5 stars. Bossy and the Brat by Daisy Harris is a super hot friends turned lovers story. To read my review in its entirety, please visit http://www.bookreviewsandmorebykathy....

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Aug 09, 2012 Kathy rated it 3 of 5 stars

3.5 stars. Bossy and the Brat by Daisy Harris is a super hot friends turned lovers story. To read my review in its entirety, please visit http://www.bookreviewsandmorebykathy....

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Oct 19, 2012 Camille rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m-rom-erotica, could-not-finish

DNF at 37% Cal's repression and issues were unattractive, neurotic and uncompelling...and flaky and shaky as a plot device.
I'll try another in the series. One strike hasn't turned me off of it.

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Jul 31, 2012 Aimee rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, m-m-romance

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Aug 19, 2012 Rachel rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemp-m-m, romance-m-m, high-school-or-college-m-m

I admit, not my favorite in the series, especially since I started this one right after reading the 4th, which I loved. Still, this is a fun series and continues to be enjoyable.

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Reviewed by: Lucy
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Rated: 3.5 hearts

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Jul 28, 2012 Chris rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: won, 2012, gay, romance, ebook, done

3.5 stars. Good m/m romance about an almost college senior from a conservative small Kansas town who can barely admit to himself that he likes guys... but he can't keep his eyes off the dance major who lives across the hall in their dorm.

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Sep 25, 2012 Kia Shiru rated it 5 of 5 stars

These books are getting more and more kinky with each instalment. And I already know that the next one is gonna be worse than this.

Love it, like always <3

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Aug 03, 2012 Cassandra Carr rated it 5 of 5 stars

Daisy Harris is kicking ass in this series. I love the idea of the "brat". He was pretty fun. ;-)

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Aug 30, 2012 Mouse rated it 3 of 5 stars

I can't help but love this series. WAY overpriced, though.

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Jul 30, 2012 Tracy's Place rated it 4 of 5 stars

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3.5 out of 5

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Aug 16, 2012 Nikko rated it 5 of 5 stars

This wasn't one of my fav in this series BUT I still loved this series and I can't wait for 6th (Hunter's story)and 7th (Raj's story)to come out!! I'm saving my money on both books!! Woo Hoo!!!

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Aug 01, 2012 Veronica / V rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: attending-high-school-college

I love this series, but, I must be honest..
In my humble opinion, it wasn't as good as the previews books.
Maybe I didn't like the characters as much?
Perhaps I'm so used to loving each sequel more than the previews, that I was expecting much more from this one.
Even though, it is not as great as the others, I still enjoyed reading it, and I'm looking forward for the next sequel.

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Jan 14, 2013 Noughty rated it 2 of 5 stars

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The deeply closeted guy with very conservative parents cares mostly about college rules even when they don't apply anymore. And he comes out way way too easy and fast. It's all too easy.

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Sep 29, 2012 Bogusia rated it 3 of 5 stars

This isn't one of my favourite in this series but I still enjoyed reading it, and I'm looking forward for the Men of Holsum 6 :)

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Dec 07, 2012 Andrea rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really liked it, probably my second favorite of the entire series.

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Sep 17, 2012 Lasha rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: coming-out, first-time

Review coming.

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May 17, 2013 Todd marked it as to-read

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Retired party girl and science fiction enthusiast, Daisy Harris spends most of her time writing sexy romance and plotting the fall of Western civilization. Her books can be found on Amazon, Nook, and wherever else fine erotic romance is sold.

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