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Stranded with the Boss
She has the final say on who gets to keep their job, but he has one last chance to change her mind...if they both don't lose their hearts first.
With hundreds of jobs on the line at a cheese factory he manages, Travis Thomas has to convince the company’s owner to change her mind about selling the plant and closing it.
Jordan Harris owns the largest cheese factory on the west coast and she’s in Getaway Bay to sell the company to the highest bidder, because the plant has cost her more time, money, and energy than she has to give. And if people lose their jobs? Well, that's business.
Travis travels with her as the expert on day-to-day operations while she just understands the bottom line. When they end up stranded on a deserted island together, the pressures of profit and production melt away. Jordan begins to see Travis as a caring, capable man, and she questions whether her business choices are the right ones.
Can Jordan and Travis navigate survival on the island and find a solution that benefits everyone? Or will they come away with broken hearts in the name of business?
Escape to Getaway Bay and get stranded on a deserted island for some seriously sweet romance.
Each book can be read as a standalone, with a happily-ever-after ending, and clean, sweet-without-losing-the-heat romance!
A Stranded in Paradise Romance series
1. Stranded with the Ex-husband
2. Stranded with the Boss
3. Stranded with the Billionaire
4. Stranded with the Rockstar
5. Stranded with the Cowboy
6. Stranded with the SEAL
7. Stranded with the Quarterback
8 Stranded with the Billionaire's Brother
Read all the books in the Clean Billionaire Beach Club Romance series by USA Today bestselling author Elana Johnson and USA Today bestselling author Bonnie R. Paulson:
1. The Brainy Billionaire
2. The Brawny Billionaire
3. The Bashful Billionaire
4. The Brazen Billionaire
5. The Billionaire's Bodyguard
6. The Billionaire's Boyfriend
7. The Brilliant Billionaire
8. The Broke Billionaire
9. The Bad Boy Billionaire
10. The Blue-Eyed Billionaire
11. The Brave Billionaire
12. The Belated Billionaire
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240 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 26, 2018
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Blurb:
She has the final say on who gets to keep their job, but he has one last chance to change her mind...if they both don't lose their hearts first.
With hundreds of jobs on the line at a cheese factory he manages, Travis Thomas has to convince the company’s owner to change her mind about selling the plant and closing it.
Jordan Harris owns the largest cheese factory on the west coast and she’s in Getaway Bay to sell the company to the highest bidder, because the plant has cost her more time, money, and energy than she has to give. And if people lose their jobs? Well, that's business.
Travis travels with her as the expert on day-to-day operations while she just understands the bottom line. When they end up stranded on a deserted island together, the pressures of profit and production melt away. Jordan begins to see Travis as a caring, capable man, and she questions whether her business choices are the right ones.
Can Jordan and Travis navigate survival on the island and find a solution that benefits everyone? Or will they come away with broken hearts in the name of business?
Blurb:
She has the final say on who gets to keep their job, but he has one last chance to change her mind...if they both don't lose their hearts first.
With hundreds of jobs on the line at a cheese factory he manages, Travis Thomas has to convince the company’s owner to change her mind about selling the plant and closing it.
Jordan Harris owns the largest cheese factory on the west coast and she’s in Getaway Bay to sell the company to the highest bidder, because the plant has cost her more time, money, and energy than she has to give. And if people lose their jobs? Well, that's business.
Travis travels with her as the expert on day-to-day operations while she just understands the bottom line. When they end up stranded on a deserted island together, the pressures of profit and production melt away. Jordan begins to see Travis as a caring, capable man, and she questions whether her business choices are the right ones.
Can Jordan and Travis navigate survival on the island and find a solution that benefits everyone? Or will they come away with broken hearts in the name of business?
February 7, 2021
Cheese making company owner Jordan Harris is hoping that selling her failing business will keep her employees from losing their jobs. Dairy manager Travis Thomas doesn't have faith the new owners will keep the company intact. Instead, a magazine article on the plane gives him the inspiration for his half-baked plan -- if he can make Jordan fall in love with him on the plane ride, maybe she won't sell the dairy.
So, Travis isn't terribly bright and kind of a jerk if he's trying to get her to fall for him just to save jobs. Thankfully, this is a romance novel, not real life, and all's well that ends well. It's an okay novel, with flaws in plotting and occasional spelling mistakes, but it's still quite readable.
So, Travis isn't terribly bright and kind of a jerk if he's trying to get her to fall for him just to save jobs. Thankfully, this is a romance novel, not real life, and all's well that ends well. It's an okay novel, with flaws in plotting and occasional spelling mistakes, but it's still quite readable.
January 11, 2019
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I've never read any of the Getaway Bay stories, but I have read many of this author's other works, so when I was offered a copy of it to read, I didn't hesitate too much! While it was an interesting story overall, I did have some issues with it.
Firstly, some of the business aspects of the story didn't seem realistic to me. Why wouldn't Jordan talk to Travis when she first came on, to learn the ins and outs of the day to day operations that could have changed while she was away? Why did Travis never tell Jordan of her father's plans that they had spoke of before his death? Why go so far into debt before exploring other options for funding the company? I would have thought she would have had a plan in place for immediate growth, advertising or something of the like. It just didn't make good sense to me!
Then, we get to the interaction between Travis and Jordan as a pair. He immediately set out to hurt her, without knowing one thing about the business side of the ranch, and came off like a petulant jerk in the process. Then, he decides he wants to make her fall in love with him so she'll do whatever he wants...hello, manipulative much?!? I lost all respect for him there, and then he can't believe that she'd rescue him from the plane? Yeah, not the greatest Bonnie Paulson hero out there. I liked how strong Jordan was, how she explained what she'd done to save the company, what the problems were that she'd inherited. She was pretty strong and cool in the crisis, despite her injuries, which I appreciated.
Finally, there's the plot issues. I would have liked to known what caused the rift between Jordan's brother and their father. Not enough detail was given there for my tastes. There's some pretty abrupt shifts too, that came across rather glaringly in the story, and pulled me out of the immersion. There's also no indication of what happened to the pilot, and other than Travis' assumption that the pilot dragged him out of the plane, no further mention of him either. I have a hard time believing that they'd be so callous as to have no concern for him at all!
All things considered, while this is a shorter read of Ms. Paulson's, there are better stories that she's published available. I'm curious enough to see what's next for the series, so I will be looking up Getaway Bay as soon as possible!
I've never read any of the Getaway Bay stories, but I have read many of this author's other works, so when I was offered a copy of it to read, I didn't hesitate too much! While it was an interesting story overall, I did have some issues with it.
Firstly, some of the business aspects of the story didn't seem realistic to me. Why wouldn't Jordan talk to Travis when she first came on, to learn the ins and outs of the day to day operations that could have changed while she was away? Why did Travis never tell Jordan of her father's plans that they had spoke of before his death? Why go so far into debt before exploring other options for funding the company? I would have thought she would have had a plan in place for immediate growth, advertising or something of the like. It just didn't make good sense to me!
Then, we get to the interaction between Travis and Jordan as a pair. He immediately set out to hurt her, without knowing one thing about the business side of the ranch, and came off like a petulant jerk in the process. Then, he decides he wants to make her fall in love with him so she'll do whatever he wants...hello, manipulative much?!? I lost all respect for him there, and then he can't believe that she'd rescue him from the plane? Yeah, not the greatest Bonnie Paulson hero out there. I liked how strong Jordan was, how she explained what she'd done to save the company, what the problems were that she'd inherited. She was pretty strong and cool in the crisis, despite her injuries, which I appreciated.
Finally, there's the plot issues. I would have liked to known what caused the rift between Jordan's brother and their father. Not enough detail was given there for my tastes. There's some pretty abrupt shifts too, that came across rather glaringly in the story, and pulled me out of the immersion. There's also no indication of what happened to the pilot, and other than Travis' assumption that the pilot dragged him out of the plane, no further mention of him either. I have a hard time believing that they'd be so callous as to have no concern for him at all!
All things considered, while this is a shorter read of Ms. Paulson's, there are better stories that she's published available. I'm curious enough to see what's next for the series, so I will be looking up Getaway Bay as soon as possible!
May 16, 2019
It was...okay. (SPOILER ALERT)
This wasn’t a bad read, but for me the characters lacked depth and chemistry. Jordan seemed unnecessarily naive, and their relationship was a bit awkward, in my opinion. The story left me with a lot of questions regarding believability. How could Jordan explore the tiny island and not notice land just across the bay? How is it that Travis changed Jordan’s clothes while she was passed out, and there wasn’t any spark, at all? And why does she just meekly accept everything that happens to her (Travis changing her clothes, her dad’s death, phone convo with Bart, Travis’ lies, a new account, etc.) without any real showing of emotion? And how is it possible that Travis made it back from the plane with all of their luggage, the entire contents of the mini fridge, a wooden shoebox full of cheese, the first aid kit, a radio, and a flare gun with spare flares ALL IN ONE TRIP, using only the strap from Jordan’s purse to lash it all together?
I liked the idea of being back in Getaway Bay for a new series, but I’m not sold. I hope the author decides to flesh this book out a little more and re-release it. The basic plot works, but it doesn’t quite meet its potential yet.
This wasn’t a bad read, but for me the characters lacked depth and chemistry. Jordan seemed unnecessarily naive, and their relationship was a bit awkward, in my opinion. The story left me with a lot of questions regarding believability. How could Jordan explore the tiny island and not notice land just across the bay? How is it that Travis changed Jordan’s clothes while she was passed out, and there wasn’t any spark, at all? And why does she just meekly accept everything that happens to her (Travis changing her clothes, her dad’s death, phone convo with Bart, Travis’ lies, a new account, etc.) without any real showing of emotion? And how is it possible that Travis made it back from the plane with all of their luggage, the entire contents of the mini fridge, a wooden shoebox full of cheese, the first aid kit, a radio, and a flare gun with spare flares ALL IN ONE TRIP, using only the strap from Jordan’s purse to lash it all together?
I liked the idea of being back in Getaway Bay for a new series, but I’m not sold. I hope the author decides to flesh this book out a little more and re-release it. The basic plot works, but it doesn’t quite meet its potential yet.
December 18, 2018
Bonnie R Paulson kept me reading until the end way past my bedtime...in Stranded with the Boss! But it was worth it! Jordan Harris’s family owned a cheese factory, but when her father died he left it in a lot of debt she couldn’t overcome, try as she might. The only solution she saw was to sell it and make sure the employees, who were like family, kept their jobs, but if not...that was business. Travis Thomas worked with Jordan’s father and knew the day to day operation of the company and his goal was for the employees to keep their jobs and keep the factory as it is. On a trip to sell the factory they had a plane crash and became stranded on an island where they had to depend on each other to live. Can these two people with opposite goals work together to survive and work together both on the island and for the factory or will the island destroy their dreams? Are they rescued, will she sell, will he be able to talk her out of the sale or will a miracle happen and there’s a happy ending?
April 11, 2019
Jordan Harris inherited her family's cheese company but must sell it to settle the debts her father owed and to protect the jobs of the company's employees. Travis Thomas has worked for the company since high school and wants to protect the company also. He isn't aware of the financial problems the company is experiencing. They're in Getaway Bay, Hawaii to discuss the sale with potential buyers, but their light plane goes down in a storm and they are stranded on a small unoccupied island. Can they come to terms with the future of the company?
This is a sweet, clean novel. A quick read. Not sure I really liked either main character but I could understand their situations. Another case of "just talk to each other". Both Jordan and Travis were intelligent and caring people who took care of each other under trying circumstance. I would read more books by this author
This is a sweet, clean novel. A quick read. Not sure I really liked either main character but I could understand their situations. Another case of "just talk to each other". Both Jordan and Travis were intelligent and caring people who took care of each other under trying circumstance. I would read more books by this author
January 12, 2020
Stranded with The Boss
This was a great book to read and enjoy. The fact that Jordon had a job to do but was very reluctant to do it as it would have ended her father's legacy. He had started a cheese company and grew it into a large corporation but when he passed and left it to his daughter she found that he had left a great deal of dept. Her manager at the farm was doing a great job but was afraid she would sell and then everyone in the village would be out of work and he wanted to prevent that. They ended up wrecked on one end of the island of Getaway Bay for a few days before rescue and then when they were rescued he was hospitalized with appendicitis . This was a Free read and enjoyable. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
This was a great book to read and enjoy. The fact that Jordon had a job to do but was very reluctant to do it as it would have ended her father's legacy. He had started a cheese company and grew it into a large corporation but when he passed and left it to his daughter she found that he had left a great deal of dept. Her manager at the farm was doing a great job but was afraid she would sell and then everyone in the village would be out of work and he wanted to prevent that. They ended up wrecked on one end of the island of Getaway Bay for a few days before rescue and then when they were rescued he was hospitalized with appendicitis . This was a Free read and enjoyable. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
May 13, 2019
Unique Romance in Hawaii
I really enjoyed this book. Jordyn travels to Hawaii to meet with buyers for her Cheese making farm that's losing money after her Dad's death. Travis is the manager of the farm and Jordan's been off site for years. Jordan and Travis end up in a plane crash just off a deserted island and romance ensues. I was impressed by how much action this book had. This was a real page turner. The only issue I had was that they didn't seem concerned enough about the pilot. I recommend this series for romance readers that like unique plots and twist.
I really enjoyed this book. Jordyn travels to Hawaii to meet with buyers for her Cheese making farm that's losing money after her Dad's death. Travis is the manager of the farm and Jordan's been off site for years. Jordan and Travis end up in a plane crash just off a deserted island and romance ensues. I was impressed by how much action this book had. This was a real page turner. The only issue I had was that they didn't seem concerned enough about the pilot. I recommend this series for romance readers that like unique plots and twist.
May 17, 2019
Cheesy Love
Not a bad story but not memorable for me.
Her father has basically run their cheese business into the ground. Jordan has taken out loans just to pay their employees. She is now in Getaway Bay to sell the company.
Travis has worked for the Harris' cheese factory for almost 20 years. He's flown to Getaway Bay to try and talk Jordan Harris from selling out.
When their plane crashes they turn to each other and something brews between them. Will they be rescued from the crash and can the company be saved?
Not a bad story but not memorable for me.
Her father has basically run their cheese business into the ground. Jordan has taken out loans just to pay their employees. She is now in Getaway Bay to sell the company.
Travis has worked for the Harris' cheese factory for almost 20 years. He's flown to Getaway Bay to try and talk Jordan Harris from selling out.
When their plane crashes they turn to each other and something brews between them. Will they be rescued from the crash and can the company be saved?
March 9, 2019
Travis and Jordan both believe they are doing the right thing. But they are on completely opposite sides of the fence. When they crash and wind up on an island Travis starts to see Jordan in a different light. As they spend more time together Travis begins to see why Jordan is so determined. But the lies almost cost Travis his life. It is a wonderful story and shows how lying to someone can really backfire.
June 11, 2019
This story was okay but I had a hard time feeling their attraction. They said the words in their heads but there didn't seem to be any feelings attached. Also the kissing was very lame. I couldn't feel those either.
This story was okay but I had a hard time feeling their attraction . They said the words in their heads but there didn't seem to be any feelings attached. Also the kissing was very lame. I couldn't feel those either. Very bland.
This story was okay but I had a hard time feeling their attraction . They said the words in their heads but there didn't seem to be any feelings attached. Also the kissing was very lame. I couldn't feel those either. Very bland.
January 29, 2019
What a delightful book! Great story line filled with uncertainty, self doubt, deception and growing attraction. Wonderful characters with interesting connections, makes this a must read. You can always trust this author to bring us a terrific book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book; all opinions expressed are my own.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book; all opinions expressed are my own.
September 19, 2019
Okay
I don't know if it's just because I had such a connection to a previously read book, or if I just am not in the mood for a novel such as this one- but I did not feel the pull to this novel that I normally do when I am reading a new novel. I will definitely have to try again later.
I don't know if it's just because I had such a connection to a previously read book, or if I just am not in the mood for a novel such as this one- but I did not feel the pull to this novel that I normally do when I am reading a new novel. I will definitely have to try again later.
January 22, 2019
I enjoyed the story. The appendix thing was a bit unbelievable just because I know how fast that can burst and possible death. Two three days doesn't seem plausible. It was also a little fast for the forgiving part. Other than that, it wasn't bad a fast, fun, sexy man story.
February 24, 2019
Excellent
There is nothing more interesting than be stranded with your boss when you are both single. It is a sweet fun romance. I would have liked to had some closure on the pilot.
There is nothing more interesting than be stranded with your boss when you are both single. It is a sweet fun romance. I would have liked to had some closure on the pilot.
March 3, 2019
Fun read
I liked the fact that Jordan wasn’t just a helpless woman. She fought for what she had to do. Travis’s sickness lasted a little too long, but that aside, I enjoyed this book.
I liked the fact that Jordan wasn’t just a helpless woman. She fought for what she had to do. Travis’s sickness lasted a little too long, but that aside, I enjoyed this book.
March 6, 2019
Very good
This is a very good, clean romance. I liked the characters and story line and who doesn't like the idea of being stuck on a beautiful tropical island with the man of your dreams?
This is a very good, clean romance. I liked the characters and story line and who doesn't like the idea of being stuck on a beautiful tropical island with the man of your dreams?
March 11, 2019
A fun sweet read
I enjoyed this sweet contemporary romance. Travis and Jordan are two people who definitely needed to work on their communication skills. Misunderstandings and hostility at times were able to be worked out and love developed. An enjoyable sweet romance.
I enjoyed this sweet contemporary romance. Travis and Jordan are two people who definitely needed to work on their communication skills. Misunderstandings and hostility at times were able to be worked out and love developed. An enjoyable sweet romance.
April 20, 2019
Travel to Hawaii. Meet your boss who is there to sell the company you work for. Fly to another island - only you don't make it because of bad weather. Hide rescue 'stuff' and spend a couple of days on a deserted island with your boss. All while hoping your appendix doesn't burst.
May 15, 2019
Resolved Too Quickly
Three and a half stars. The book was okay. I wouldn’t read it again, but I did finish it. Things resolved too quickly to be credible. Characters were slightly flat.
Three and a half stars. The book was okay. I wouldn’t read it again, but I did finish it. Things resolved too quickly to be credible. Characters were slightly flat.
May 30, 2019
Stranded with the Boss
Jordan was looking to sell her company. Not that she wanted to. Travis was going to do whatever possible to stop her. Being stranded after a plane crash wasn't what with had in mind.
Sweet clean romance. Enjoyed the book.
Jordan was looking to sell her company. Not that she wanted to. Travis was going to do whatever possible to stop her. Being stranded after a plane crash wasn't what with had in mind.
Sweet clean romance. Enjoyed the book.
July 30, 2019
Stranded with the boss 1
A good read for people who are in to the series recommend highly can't wait for the next one of the series a really enjoyable read but quick shaping up to be a enjoyable series must read the next one of the series a hea
A good read for people who are in to the series recommend highly can't wait for the next one of the series a really enjoyable read but quick shaping up to be a enjoyable series must read the next one of the series a hea
March 16, 2020
Storyline Excellent, BUT Boring
Lack of drama and emotions. Even in fiction this is hard to believe that Jordan accepted his lies and betrayal so calmly along with his schemes. There were so many mistakes it drew your attention away from the story.
Lack of drama and emotions. Even in fiction this is hard to believe that Jordan accepted his lies and betrayal so calmly along with his schemes. There were so many mistakes it drew your attention away from the story.
January 6, 2019
Caught up in a difficult financial position she needs to sell the company
He will do anything in order to stop her!
Then their plane goes down and they are stranded together!
He will do anything in order to stop her!
Then their plane goes down and they are stranded together!
March 5, 2019
Together they survive
Definitely will be reading this author again. I cried when they got stranded in the island. But it all turned out for the best.
Definitely will be reading this author again. I cried when they got stranded in the island. But it all turned out for the best.
March 6, 2019
Delightful story of a boss and employee stranded on an island. Both with troubling issues and secret feelings about each other. Takes some time but we eventually get our HEA.
March 25, 2019
Sweet, clean romance with much humor.
I enjoyed reading this story with it's clean romance , with humor. I look forward to reading more by this author.
I enjoyed reading this story with it's clean romance , with humor. I look forward to reading more by this author.
April 4, 2019
A Cute Romance
It takes getting stranded on an island to find love.
I enjoyed the story and the characters.
If you enjoy sweet romance then this is the book for you.
It takes getting stranded on an island to find love.
I enjoyed the story and the characters.
If you enjoy sweet romance then this is the book for you.
April 18, 2019
A fun book
A week written and edited book. The characters were endearing and the storyline was fun. There was just enough tension to keep the read enjoyable.
A week written and edited book. The characters were endearing and the storyline was fun. There was just enough tension to keep the read enjoyable.
May 17, 2019
Good read, plot is a nice change with 1 really interesting twist.
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