Bossy Grump by Nicole Snow

Mar 27, 2021 Linda Dunn rated it it was amazing

Enemies to Lovers at its finest...

Paige Holly never expected her Knight in Shining Armor to be Ward Brandt, billionaire and Senior Partner at Brandt Ideas Inc. When Ward saved her from a date from hell, she did not know who he was. Also she was pretty tipsy and hit on him when he made sure she got home safe. He was of course a gentleman, much to her disappointment. The man looked like a God from head to toe. She got a huge shock when she started her new job as EA for Brandt Ideas Inc. Lo and beh ...more

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Mar 27, 2021 Keri Loves Books rated it it was amazing

The Wardhole has met his match in this enemies to lovers, fake engagement, office romance that overflows with wit and sexiness! I love a hot office romance and this one definitely claims that title.

Paige was out on a date celebrating a new job. The date went awry and a handsome stranger stepped in to help her out. She never expected that she would see him again until she met one of her new bosses.

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Mar 28, 2021 Terri Zumbrook rated it really liked it

Ward checks all the boxes for a hot guy and an insufferably BOSSY GRUMP. Paige meets him unexpectedly while she’s on a Tinder-type date from h*ll. After an embarrassing evening she finds herself starting a new job at Ward’s business.

This is a novel where both have been hurt in love, lack trust and rub each other the wrong way until they are forced to work together. Ward cares too much about what everyone else thinks. He can’t seem to let scandals from the past stop dictating his life.

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Mar 28, 2021 Suzette rated it it was amazing

Every time I start a Nicole Snow book it is always hard to put down until I am finished. This one is no different. I need to go to sleep, but keep saying “Just one more chapter” at the end of each one. Ward is the perfect growly hero, hard on the outside, all chiseled and perfect, but soft and gooey on the inside. Paige is an optimist who has lost a little of her shine. The battles between these two are epic. The author comes up with things I would never dream of. One example is the coffee drama ...more

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Mar 26, 2021 C Gray rated it it was amazing

Nicole made me a lifer awhile ago but I think tonight she made me a believer again. This is one of those couples and books that will stay with me forever. I absolutely adore Ward and Paige. Both have been burnt in the past by people they cared for but it took one night for fate to step in and get these two together. And there is just no denying the love these two have for each other. I hope to see all of these characters again especially Nick and Reese, I have a feeling there is a good story wit ...more

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Mar 31, 2021 B. rated it it was amazing

Don’t Forget To Download The Free Flash Forward Via The Link At The Back Of The Book! Ward & Paige’s Slow Burn Is An Enemies-To-Lovers Fake Fiancée Story About An Overprotective But Grouchy Chicago Billionaire Trying To Make His Grandmother’s Dream Come True. Ward Ends Up In Over His Head With Paige, Who Isn’t At All Afraid Of Telling Him Exactly What She Thinks Of Him.

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Mar 29, 2021 Dot Miller rated it it was amazing

Shelves: humorous, contemporary, romance, drama

Review of Bossy Grump
By Nicole Snow

Fun Story From a Favorite Author

Anytime I can get an ARC for a book written by Nicole Snow, I’m ready to jump on it! (I also buy a lot of her books as well.) I have thoroughly enjoyed every book of hers that I’ve read (there are still a few that I haven’t read yet), including this one. She sets up the story with attention to details and everything flows easily from one situation to the next. Her characters are well developed and the interactions between the mai Review of Bossy Grump
By Nicole Snow

Fun Story From a Favorite Author

Anytime I can get an ARC for a book written by Nicole Snow, I’m ready to jump on it! (I also buy a lot of her books as well.) I have thoroughly enjoyed every book of hers that I’ve read (there are still a few that I haven’t read yet), including this one. She sets up the story with attention to details and everything flows easily from one situation to the next. Her characters are well developed and the interactions between the main characters and major secondary characters are realistic and well done. Even the sex is just right and I like that it seems like a necessary part of the story, instead of just throwing in sex scenes to cater to an audience that wants almost nothing but sex scenes.

Paige Holly is on a date with a guy who is an absolute oaf. It was supposed to be at the art museum, but he has them stopping at a bar first, where he downs a number of drinks, while she has a single glass of wine. At the museum, she struggles to prevent him from damaging any of the exhibits, but he’s loud and tipsy. She had spotted an extremely handsome man in front of them in the entrance line and he’s at most of the same exhibits as she and her date. As her date keeps getting louder and more obnoxious, she finds out that he isn’t even the same guy she had been exchanging texts with! Furthermore, he tells her he started drinking at home before they even stopped at the bar.

In the room that has the building exhibits, her date manages to drag her to a dark corner and tries to manhandle her. As she struggles to get away, she twists her ankle and the handsome stranger rescues her. However, the stranger thinks she’s drunk, even though she keeps telling him that she only had one drink. When she starts talking loudly about her new job as an Executive Assistant at Brandt Ideas, he’s mortified and hustles her out of the museum to take her home. After she hits on him, he insists that she drink the water and take the Tylenol he brought to her and eat the sandwich he fixed for her. He then leaves after she falls asleep.

Aaand … he, being Ward Brandt, the CEO of Brandt Ideas, immediately texts his grandmother, Beatrice, and his brother, Nick, and tells them about her drunken antics, then suggests that they move forward with a backup candidate rather than Paige Holly. But they don’t agree with him and Paige starts work on Monday, when both Ward and Nick are away from the office. Beatrice walks Paige out after work and insists that she take the company car home. The driver, Reese, fills her in on Ward, aka the Warden, and Nick. When she gets home, she looks the brothers up online and is shocked to discover that Ward is her handsome rescuer.

So, the plot is set for a rollicking good time (or maybe not so much of a good time) as Paige and Ward wage their private battles and as she interacts with Beatrice and Nick. Be prepared to have some Kleenex handy at one point in the book! Altogether, this is a great story and Ms. Snow did a fantastic job writing it. Of course, there is an HEA, but getting there is all the fun!

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Apr 09, 2021 Dora Harvey rated it it was amazing

OH MY! What a ride! The emotion! The drama! The scorching heat of this book! This story is a top read for me for an enemies-to-lovers romance—it had a bit of everything...an office romance, slow burn, and a whole lot more. This story is just so deliciously angsty and yet, somehow, never overdone, and it is an emotional rollercoaster as we ride every high and hit the withdrawal symptoms that the characters endures. You will love it for the real, complicated characters, the intense clashes that cu OH MY! What a ride! The emotion! The drama! The scorching heat of this book! This story is a top read for me for an enemies-to-lovers romance—it had a bit of everything...an office romance, slow burn, and a whole lot more. This story is just so deliciously angsty and yet, somehow, never overdone, and it is an emotional rollercoaster as we ride every high and hit the withdrawal symptoms that the characters endures. You will love it for the real, complicated characters, the intense clashes that cut deep but never turn cruel, and the intoxicating, forbidden, connection between the two lost souls. I was enthralled and captivated from start to finish.

Ward (Warden, Wardhole) Brandt is tall, dark and handsome, sexy as hell, swoon-worthy, icy and an unrelenting workaholic that demands perfection. Ward is known to send his assistants running, and his reputation precedes him because he is ill-tempered and not liked by many people as he is ruthless, heartless...or is he? From the first day he meets Paige Holly, the new executive assistant, when he completely blanked her sunny smile, they’ve been rivals and enemies, but not wanting to acknowledge this attraction, Ward is enamored with the feisty, sassy, and obstinate beautiful woman. Because Ward is Paige’s boss, he tries to distance himself from Paige, but there is something so hypnotic and magnetic about her that he can’t stay away from her. They play games of one-upmanship and tit-for-tat. Paige is unsure whether she’ll be able to handle the intimidating, sexy boss with high expectations, but when it comes to the job she adores working with Beatrice Brandt, owner of Brandt Ideas, she’ll do whatever it takes to keep the job she loves—even if it means dealing with the Warden/Wardhole belligerent ass. Paige is the type of person everyone loves—she is kind, warm, and gives her all in everything she undertakes. Paige is a force to be reckoned with. Everything about them seemed too good to be true, but none of that mattered until a situation turns Paige’s idyllic life upside down. Find out what happened—what a conundrum!

Both Ward and Paige have preconceived notions of the other, but they find they have more in common than they expect. Ward and Paige’s unexpected attraction to each other is so intense, but the chemistry like the one they have can only be denied for so long. Their chemistry leaps off the page—they are combustible! Their battle of wits is tremendously fun—acerbic and sexy and filled with tension. The result is a wicked, witty romance that will capture your heart before Ward manages to capture Paige’s heart. If you’re in the mood to read one of the best enemies-to-lovers books with humor and a dialogue that crackles, this is it! Nicole Snow wrote an intoxicating slow burn leading up to the BOOM moment that comes with any great enemies-to-lovers romance—and the office setting just makes it all the better! Get ready for an amazing dialogue, office pranks, and undeniable chemistry. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. ...more

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Mar 30, 2021 Emily Pennington rated it it was amazing

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Paige Holly’s date is not going well. She can’t even remember his name as she texts her friend who encouraged her to go out with this jerk. He is arrogant and a non-stop drinker claiming he can’t handle going to an art museum without drinking first. This was to be her celebration of her new job at Brandt Ideas, not a trip to the bar and an evening with a drunk. The man continues to be obnoxious, and in the architecture exhibit room, he tries to kiss her and force himself on her. She twists her a Paige Holly’s date is not going well. She can’t even remember his name as she texts her friend who encouraged her to go out with this jerk. He is arrogant and a non-stop drinker claiming he can’t handle going to an art museum without drinking first. This was to be her celebration of her new job at Brandt Ideas, not a trip to the bar and an evening with a drunk. The man continues to be obnoxious, and in the architecture exhibit room, he tries to kiss her and force himself on her. She twists her ankle and falls… into someone. The grumpy guy she saw earlier helped her up and stood in front of her, challenging the drunk man and asking him to leave… or else. Then he drove her home, made her a sandwich, gave her pain pills, and made sure she was safe in bed. He also texted his family and said they could not hire her. She was bad for their image. She swore she had only one glass of wine, but he knew she was drunk.

Unfortunately for Ward Brandt, his grandmother and brother did not want Paige fired. He and Paige had a daily battle with him not backing down over the fact she was absolutely inebriated and her doggedly trying to tell him she wasn’t. In all likelihood, the horrible date probably put something in her drink. But the office battle raged on and Paige never faltered. When a medical emergency arrived and their Grandma collapsed in her office, Paige performed CPR until the EMTs arrived. With “tentative acceptance” on the Winthrope account and Grandma ordered to bedrest, the men would be busier than ever. And they only had the account because of Grandma’s perfect design work. Could they keep the contract, or would Winthrope walk away from them without their grandmother leading this project? Ward pushed the entire staff even harder, and quite a few employees were thinking of quitting, only their loyalty to Mrs. Brandt keeping them there. When she decided to retire now, morale was at an all-time low.

With Winthrope asking for more time to think about this, not wanting to commit now, Ward, Nick, and Paige brainstormed how to make the “boys” now be seen as trustworthy grown-ups. Nick was the one who said Ward should marry Paige, and both of them had a bad reaction, but hers was mostly at Ward’s negative response! Will Ward stop and think about what he is risking? Rejecting Paige the way he did could mean he loses her. He’s worked so hard to not acknowledge his passionate kiss at the hospital, where she kissed him back! But it meant something to him. She means something. Does Nick’s plan have merit? If they did this, could he ever let her go once the pretend engagement was over?

This book is filled with terrific writing that pulls the reader in for a real-life experience with amazing characters. Ward needs to take a hard look at what is holding him back. And hope it’s not too late to fix things with Paige and his staff.
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Mar 30, 2021 Emily Pennington rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Paige Holly’s date is not going well. She can’t even remember his name as she texts her friend who encouraged her to go out with this jerk. He is arrogant and a non-stop drinker claiming he can’t handle going to an art museum without drinking first. This was to be her celebration of her new job at Brandt Ideas, not a trip to the bar and an evening with a drunk. The man continues to be obnoxious, and in the architecture exhibit room, he tries to kiss her and force himself on her. She twists her a Paige Holly’s date is not going well. She can’t even remember his name as she texts her friend who encouraged her to go out with this jerk. He is arrogant and a non-stop drinker claiming he can’t handle going to an art museum without drinking first. This was to be her celebration of her new job at Brandt Ideas, not a trip to the bar and an evening with a drunk. The man continues to be obnoxious, and in the architecture exhibit room, he tries to kiss her and force himself on her. She twists her ankle and falls… into someone. The grumpy guy she saw earlier helped her up and stood in front of her, challenging the drunk man and asking him to leave… or else. Then he drove her home, made her a sandwich, gave her pain pills, and made sure she was safe in bed. He also texted his family and said they could not hire her. She was bad for their image. She swore she had only one glass of wine, but he knew she was drunk.

Unfortunately for Ward Brandt, his grandmother and brother did not want Paige fired. He and Paige had a daily battle with him not backing down over the fact she was absolutely inebriated and her doggedly trying to tell him she wasn’t. In all likelihood, the horrible date probably put something in her drink. But the office battle raged on and Paige never faltered. When a medical emergency arrived and their Grandma collapsed in her office, Paige performed CPR until the EMTs arrived. With “tentative acceptance” on the Winthrope account and Grandma ordered to bedrest, the men would be busier than ever. And they only had the account because of Grandma’s perfect design work. Could they keep the contract, or would Winthrope walk away from them without their grandmother leading this project? Ward pushed the entire staff even harder, and quite a few employees were thinking of quitting, only their loyalty to Mrs. Brandt keeping them there. When she decided to retire now, morale was at an all-time low.

With Winthrope asking for more time to think about this, not wanting to commit now, Ward, Nick, and Paige brainstormed how to make the “boys” now be seen as trustworthy grown-ups. Nick was the one who said Ward should marry Paige, and both of them had a bad reaction, but hers was mostly at Ward’s negative response! Will Ward stop and think about what he is risking? Rejecting Paige the way he did could mean he loses her. He’s worked so hard to not acknowledge his passionate kiss at the hospital, where she kissed him back! But it meant something to him. She means something. Does Nick’s plan have merit? If they did this, could he ever let her go once the pretend engagement was over?

This book is filled with terrific writing that pulls the reader in for a real-life experience with amazing characters. Ward needs to take a hard look at what is holding him back. And hope it’s not too late to fix things with Paige and his staff.
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Mar 27, 2021 Denise rated it it was amazing

Whenever you read a book written by Nicole Snow, you just know it’s going to be terrific. Every. Single. Time. “Bossy Grump” absolutely fits that description. It’s one of those books where you simultaneously can’t wait to see how it ends and also don’t want it to end because you’re enjoying the journey so much.

Paige is smart, beautiful and talented. Triple threat, right? Not in her own eyes. She has wildly successful, famous cousins who could make anybody feel insignificant by comparison, even Whenever you read a book written by Nicole Snow, you just know it’s going to be terrific. Every. Single. Time. “Bossy Grump” absolutely fits that description. It’s one of those books where you simultaneously can’t wait to see how it ends and also don’t want it to end because you’re enjoying the journey so much.

Paige is smart, beautiful and talented. Triple threat, right? Not in her own eyes. She has wildly successful, famous cousins who could make anybody feel insignificant by comparison, even though they’re good people. Paige is also lacking in self-confidence because of a terrible ex – I wanted to choke him twice while reading this story. She is a sculptor who loves art even though it’s a tough way to make a living. Paige manages to get a job as an executive assistant to an architect she idolizes because of that woman’s artistic sensibilities. She will also be the EA for that woman’s 2 grandsons … the older of which is the bossy grump himself. Ward is gorgeous and obnoxious, judgmental and unyielding, cold-hearted and relentless in pursuit of his goals. To say Paige and Ward get off to a bad start would be a huge understatement.

I don’t want to write much about the plot because I don’t want to give even a hint of a spoiler. I do want to tell you that this book is written in this author’s unique style which grips you in the immediacy of the moment. Presenting the story in a dual POV adds to that effect. Nicole Snow pulls you into the motion and the emotion of the story. You can feel the intensity and the breathlessness rise as the book progresses. The dialogue is witty and there are times you’ll find yourself laughing out loud. The passion is hot enough to make steam rise from your e-reader. Character development is such an important factor in a book truly being wonderful, and in this story it’s really top notch. There is so much more to the grouchy “Warden” than the face he shows to the world. (Swoon alert).

If you’ve read other books by this author, you’ll get a kick out of the clever references to some of those that are scattered throughout this book. . They are like little hidden gems! I thought the epilogue was terrific, and I am really hoping we hear more about Ward’s brother Nick. Fingers crossed!

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Mar 29, 2021 Renee rated it it was amazing

I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review.

You know that awkward moment when your-hot-boss says "Marry Me?". Not for love. Not for . Not without a mammoth payoff. Of course, this fortune comes with a ginormous snag-Ward Brandt. Call me bananas. I must be short of the full bushel rejecting Chicago's finest billionaire. Who knew he was my boss when he crashed my worst date ever? Oh, but he found out. He swore I wasn't fit for the Brandt Ideas, chewed me up, and spat me back I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review.

You know that awkward moment when your-hot-boss says "Marry Me?". Not for love. Not for . Not without a mammoth payoff. Of course, this fortune comes with a ginormous snag-Ward Brandt. Call me bananas. I must be short of the full bushel rejecting Chicago's finest billionaire. Who knew he was my boss when he crashed my worst date ever? Oh, but he found out. He swore I wasn't fit for the Brandt Ideas, chewed me up, and spat me back out. I vowed I'd prove him wrong and sabotage a metric ton of his coffee. Then tragedy strikes, upending his limitless ego. Guess who needs and image makeover to shore up the family business. Big Fat NO! King Snarly pants has peanut sized heart and a chip on his shoulder bigger than a redwood. Find another sucker Ward-hole. Even if I agreed, my shields are up. No magnetic kisses. Zero butterflies. Nix the blushing when everyone gushes over what a "perfect couple" we'd be. Then again...it's just ninety days and mama needs a windfall. What's one little white wedding lie when a bossy grump built like a god?

This book will steal your heart and have you laughing out loud. I love me a good Nicole Snow guy. This is a enemies to lovers romance and no one writes them like Nicole Snow. You will go through all the emotions and maybe swoon and laugh out loud in the same sentence. Paige got a new job and is out celebrating with a date that goes terribly wrong and a really handsome stranger steps in and helps her out. She never expects to see him again so you can imagine her surprise when he turns out to be on of her new bosses. He has it out for her from day one. He thinks that after the spectacle of the night they met that she just does not have the right image for the family business. But he sure doesn't have a clue who Paige is if he thinks that really piling the work on can make her fail or quit her job. These two give as good as they get and had me rolling at times. But now that a new deal is about to collapse Ward finds that he needs to show that there is a family focused man at the helm and he now needs Paige's help to secure the deal and fulfill his grandparents dream. You guys do not want to miss what happens in this book. I strongly recommend it. You won't be sorry and I hope you have as much fun reading this book as I did. ...more

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Apr 01, 2021 Nova rated it it was amazing

I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced reader copy of this book.

When Paige agreed to a tinder style date she was not expecting her date to get drunk, so when he gets handsy a tall dark and handsome stranger come to her rescue. All in all it was a night that she would rather forget, but that isn’t on the cards this was a night that was going to haunt her for a long time especially when she arrives at her new job only to find that her white knight Wade Brandt is now her boss and she is his new EA. I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced reader copy of this book.

When Paige agreed to a tinder style date she was not expecting her date to get drunk, so when he gets handsy a tall dark and handsome stranger come to her rescue. All in all it was a night that she would rather forget, but that isn’t on the cards this was a night that was going to haunt her for a long time especially when she arrives at her new job only to find that her white knight Wade Brandt is now her boss and she is his new EA. Things could not be more awkward between them and it soon becomes obvious how much he wants her gone. Paige is no one’s mug and she is determined to make it through whatever he throws at her. That is until he needs her to do something for him, and pretend to be his fiancée. Will she agree and what will happen when she no longer wants it to be pretend, is she destined to always be the one left with the broken heart?

Wade couldn’t believe that his new EA is the woman he rescued from a bad date, he immediately decides that she is not going to work out and is totally unsuitable for the company after what he has already witnessed so he plans to force her to quit after his brother and grandmother refuse to fire her. He piles more and more work on her in the hope that she will resign only she just carries on, he has seemingly underestimated her tenacity, so when the worst happens and his only chance at making his grandparents dream come true is to convince Paige to pose as his fake fiancé and give the appearance of a family man. Will he convince Paige to help him and will the feelings he has for Paige stay buried and pretend is no longer an option but is it time that Wade takes a risk on loving and being loved?

I love all of the books that I have read by Ms Snow, and this one was no different, Paige is a stubborn and feisty one that was determined not to let Wade walk all over her. Wade puts Umpy in GRUMPY but he met his match when it came to Paige. Both characters felt very human and real, they both had insecurities and were hesitant about love after their previous relationships. This was a fantastic read that I would recommend in a heartbeat. 5 Grumpilcious Stars.
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Mar 24, 2021 Viper Spaulding rated it it was amazing

I loved this book so much!

Paige Holly is the Executive Assistant extraordinaire! She meets the man of her dreams when he saves her from a too-handsy date, only to find out that he's her new boss. Ward - "Wardhole" to those who know him best - is all business, a man with a singular focus who refuses to entertain any frivolous distractions. So it's only with the business in mind that he tries to get Paige fired before she even starts, blaming her disastrous evening on her drinking ("one glass of w I loved this book so much!

Paige Holly is the Executive Assistant extraordinaire! She meets the man of her dreams when he saves her from a too-handsy date, only to find out that he's her new boss. Ward - "Wardhole" to those who know him best - is all business, a man with a singular focus who refuses to entertain any frivolous distractions. So it's only with the business in mind that he tries to get Paige fired before she even starts, blaming her disastrous evening on her drinking ("one glass of wine") instead of her horrible date.

With a setup like that, we know to expect that Ward is going to have a very long redemption arc, and this author doesn't disappoint. Their hate-to-love is hilarious in its execution, right up until near-tragedy strikes and Ward has to do the unthinkable to save the deal that will save the company - he has to pretend to be engaged, and Paige is the only one who can be trusted to keep it under wraps. Their negotiation scene was pure gold! I love how spunky and fearless Paige is. She doesn't hesitate to stand up to him at every turn, and I reveled in every bit of the icy hot tension.

There's a truckload of family baggage on board this runaway train, and the author's witty writing style still manages to deep dive into the emotional abyss as we get to the bottom of what's left of Ward's heart. The author brilliantly combines exactly the right words with amazingly creative phrasing, bringing so much passion to each and every scene. We're also treated to several "easter egg" references to other characters and situations within the Nicole Snow universe.

The years-later HEA was such a joy to read, even if it didn't give me quite enough hints about Nick's relationship with Reese, but with any luck that will be the next book in this fantastic series.

I've never read a Nicole Snow book that I didn't absolutely adore and this one is no exception. If you love angsty office romances with smart and sassy heroines matched with grumpy, snarly bossholes, you don't want to miss this one. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. ...more

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Mar 29, 2021 Celeste rated it it was amazing

Oh, Nicole Snow! The comedy, the banter and the oh-so-hot & steamy romance makes your latest book Bossy Grump impossible to put down. I swear as I read through the pages, I could see Paige and Ward and their verbal sparring, and it was hilarious. Bossy Grump is not to be confused with Office Grump which was the first book in the “Bad Chicago Bosses” series. If possible, I would seriously apply at some multimillion-dollar firm so I could find myself a grumpy boss like the ones Snow writes about i Oh, Nicole Snow! The comedy, the banter and the oh-so-hot & steamy romance makes your latest book Bossy Grump impossible to put down. I swear as I read through the pages, I could see Paige and Ward and their verbal sparring, and it was hilarious. Bossy Grump is not to be confused with Office Grump which was the first book in the “Bad Chicago Bosses” series. If possible, I would seriously apply at some multimillion-dollar firm so I could find myself a grumpy boss like the ones Snow writes about in these stand-alone books. The back stories are secret and hidden until you are well into the book which keeps you hanging on and just dying to find out more. I truly could not put this book down. I wouldn’t be surprised if the city of Chicago advertised these books for their tourism as a “What you could find if you visit Chicago” campaign. Seriously this is another great enemies-to-lovers romance by Nicole Snow. It will have you laughing then angry at “Wardhole”. Then laughing again and maybe a little tear here or there to finally leave you feeling good about love and life and all the wonderful things that come with it. So, don’t wait! Read Bossy Grump, a 5-star book by Nicole Snow.
A dream job with a not so dreamy boss. Paige Holly can’t deny that one of her new three bosses is a jerk, but she signed on to work with the creator of Brandt Ideas, Mrs. Brandt and if working with the “Warden” is part of the deal then that’s what she must do. Ward Brandt didn’t meet his new EA like most office encounters and though he can’t deny her beauty he just can’t have her around. When the unthinkable happens and Ward NEEDS Paige to help save the company is it possible for the Bossy Grump to recognize what he really has before him. Ward will do anything to save his grandparents company but what if it means losing the one woman that has been able to break through his carefully built barbed wired walls. The Warden is ready to rock the jailhouse, but it might end up being a dance for one if he can’t figure out how to behave with a certain blonde inmate.
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Mar 30, 2021 Patti rated it it was amazing

"Ward-hole", "Warden", "Bosshole" and "Grump-alicious Extraordinaire". Welcome to "Bossy Grump" by Nicole Snow. Another fantastic story with great characters and wonderful second characters. Paige Holly is out celebrating her new job with a not so great "swipe right" date. She's basically saved by a night in shining armor who takes her home, makes sure she's okay and leaves. Horror of horror's she realizes he's one of her new bosses and he tried to get her fired before she even started her job!! "Ward-hole", "Warden", "Bosshole" and "Grump-alicious Extraordinaire". Welcome to "Bossy Grump" by Nicole Snow. Another fantastic story with great characters and wonderful second characters. Paige Holly is out celebrating her new job with a not so great "swipe right" date. She's basically saved by a night in shining armor who takes her home, makes sure she's okay and leaves. Horror of horror's she realizes he's one of her new bosses and he tried to get her fired before she even started her job!! Ward Brandt is the CEO of his family's company and he needs a Executive Assistant. He's not impressed with Paige and thinks she will bring nothing but bad press to the company. They have enough of that with his younger brother.

These two are like oil and water. She's not putting up with his crap and turns the tables on him so often that he doesn't know what to expect anymore. She messes with his coffee order on a daily basis and I was giggle-snorting over all the names that she uses for him. (see beginning of my review if you want to giggle over the names again)

Ward and his brother Nick are trying to prove that they can run the company just as well as their grandparents did. With their grandmother's recent retirement a huge project is but on hold while terms are being figured out. They devise a plan to make them look more reliable by having Ward become fake-engaged to Paige. She wants no part of it to begin with since she's been a "place holder" before and doesn't want to go through that again. As time goes by other problems arise when the secret fake engagement comes to light. Help from Riker and Enguard makes the problems go away but now Ward needs to salvage his relationship with Paige so he can have his angel back.

Don't miss this book. A slow burn full of witty banter and snarky comebacks that will keep you giggling and itching to turn the pages to find out what happens next. I'm hoping Nick and Reece will get a book next. I received a ARC and this is my honest review. I loved it. 5***** ...more

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Mar 30, 2021 Terri Eaches rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Wardhole and His Take No Crap EA ❤🔥🔥🔥❤

A definite MUST READ from the fabulous Nicole Snow!!! Paige from "Office Grump" gets her own story, and dealing with Magnus "Maggot" is just a prelude if what is to come!!! On her date from hell she is rescued by a Dark Knight and when he gives her a ride home....you guessed it, she hits on him. Ward Brandt can't believe his grandmother hired this dunk but sexy woman to be their executive assistant. Starting off on the wrong foot is an understatement at Bran ...more

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Apr 03, 2021 Jessi rated it did not like it · review of another edition

I wouldn't say I hate this book but i definitely don't ike

DNF 36%

I ended up stopping after the whole "pretend to date me even though we hate each other" situation. Normally this troupe is a funny one. But I prefer for the couple to like each other first. While we can tell that they lust for each other, they ultimately see each other as the worst person imaginable. I can not take either of them seriously and am not sure how others can either. They do not work at all.
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Apr 06, 2021 Karen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

"Ward Brandt may be many things— bosshole, control freak, espresso-blooded, lightning-eyed beast-man".

Ward Brant is all those things. When he saves Paige from a potentially dangerous date who may have drugged her single glass of wine, he assumes she's a hopeless drunk but takes her home and makes sure she gets to bed. And since she's intoxicated or drugged, Paige's filters are off; she propositions Ward it makes it clear she wants him.. Later, when he learns she's to be his assistant, he tries t ...more

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Apr 06, 2021 Loz rated it did not like it

Shelves: meh, eye-rolling-overload, office-romance, heroine-pissed-me-off, did-not-like-it-at-all, everyone-loved-it-but-me, pretend-relationships

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Have come to the conclusion that this author isn't for me.
Once again I didn't like these characters, the heroine did little more for me than cause headaches from all my eyerolling and Wardhole (our supposed grumpy boss) was really just a prick who protects himself in an asshole kind of way because of the way his parents have behaved his whole life.

Their first interaction left me miffed... She's on a bad date with a dickhead who turns out to not even be the guy she was messaging on Tinder but a ...more

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Mar 29, 2021 Kelly DeMarco rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Heart wrecker repeating history or heart healer for a love of a lifetime?
Once again, Nicole Snow graces her readers with a delicious snarly pants growl-ly bear of a protective swoon-worthy alpha hero and his equally snarky, witty, beautiful beyond belief, humble heroine. Bossy Grump (Bad Chicago Bosses Book 2 by Nicole Snow is a very well written enemies to friends to lovers romance. When Paige and Ward begin their office war, she the Firecracker with a lit fuse next to a grumpy grenade, aka War ...more

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Apr 02, 2021 Jennifer Bemis rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I am really enjoying these grumpy alphas Nicole is bringing us!!!

I loved Paige in Office Grump and was really excited to hear she was getting her own story. While I wouldn't call her down on her luck in the dating department she does seem to strike out with the dating sites. She is a lover of art and spends much time of her time at the museum in Chicago. She is riding a high of getting hired at Brandt Ideas Inc. and is trying to make the most of a date that just isn't going well. She notices a m ...more

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Apr 08, 2021 Judith rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: finished-reading

Steamy, enemies-to-lovers story. The story of Paige and Ward is a good one and very well executed as far as language, vocabulary, storyline, character development and description is concerned. What I find an issue with, is that the book runs to a length twice as long as it needed to be. Some of the soliloquies and background reiterations were repetitive, some extra tension points introduced to drag out the story. I feel the storyline would have been just as well served if the novel was shorter. ...more

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Mar 28, 2021 Brenda Motza rated it it was amazing

Nicole Snow does it again. This book was just fandamntastic!!

"Can we feed our hearts the biggest lie ever without inflicting permanent damage? What a great quote and pretty much the theme of this story.

Paige Holly gets the job of her dreams, well, pretty close to it, with a company whose owner is her hero. Beatrice Nightingale Brandt was an architect with a vision ahead of her time and Paige was in awe of her work since she was little. So when she finds out that the White Knight in a expensive s ...more

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Mar 29, 2021 Lynn Powers rated it it was amazing

While on a horrible date at the art museum Paige is rescued by a handsome but grumpy looking Ward who assumes she has drinking issues and wants her fired from his grandmother’s firm before she even starts. His grandmother has her work for them anyway and she is the executive assistant for the grandmother as well as Ward. Ward is known as “the Wardhole” or “the Warden” at work because he is so grumpy and uptight. Holly’s CPR helps save the grandmother at work but when she retires Ward must try to ...more

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Apr 06, 2021 Sherill rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

ENTERTAINING-SOUL-STIRRING-FIERY PASSIONATE ROMANCE

“Bossy Grump,” is a thunderous storm of emotions with spot on character interaction, family drama, sensuous, passionate romance, witty banter, pranking the boss, and a phenomenal happy forever. A soul-stirring pager-turner read that kept me eager to learn what happens next. At the conclusion, I still craved more.

Paige Holly is full of enthusiasm knowing she got her dream job to work for Brandt Ideas. She has admired Beatrice Brandt’s architectur ...more

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Mar 25, 2021 Lisa Menor rated it it was amazing

After a very bad date and a rescue from a handsome knight in shining armor, Paige is finally ready to start her new job. Working for a company as prestigious as Brandt Ideas has been a dream come true for Paige. A dream come true right up until she runs into her knight once again, but this time she's not tipsy, she's mortified and her knight remembers exactly what happened the previous weekend. Now, not only does Paige have to work for Ward Brandt, but he's not too keen on having her join the co ...more

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Mar 27, 2021 Linda Reads rated it it was amazing

Passionate fake engagement with a poignant and delicious ending
I adore Ms. Snow’s writing. You may not get the bedroom action in the very beginning, but she has a way of titillating the tease so that you’re on pins-and-needles waiting for that special “moment.” Most often there is humor too, which I always enjoy. Their emails back and forth are hilarious when he realizes she’s his Executive Asst and he can’t do anything about it. Their constant sniping is so close to flirting but neither see it. ...more

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Mar 31, 2021 Dawn M Gilmore rated it it was amazing

Paige goes out on a date and ends up with a drunk creep. Ward saves her but thinks she is a drunk as well. He tries to get her fired before she even starts as his company's new EA. When Paige finds out she dishes back all that attitude toward Ward and does little things like over sugar his coffee or switch him to decaf. The back and forth is so entertaining. Ward's grandmother collapses in her office and Paige does CPR to revive her until the paramedics arrive. Grandma B decides to retire. In or ...more

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Mar 29, 2021 Jenn rated it liked it · review of another edition

Snow is Good Writer...

Snow definitely has a talent for creating a scene and bringing her own spin to classic romance tropes, but her lead characters always rub me the wrong way. For one every time I pick up one of her books the leading lady is yet another blonde which is a pet peeve of mine, the way the media industry behaves as if, for women, blonde is the only shade of beautiful. But the heros are really the characters that get to me, setting aside the fact that I don't buy the idea of a man b ...more

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