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Rebel Boss
Kiara
I do what I have to in order to provide for my son and me. If being paid to bethe arm candy of wealthy men helps keep a roof over our heads, I refuse to feelany sort of way about it.
Roman Silverstone is admittedly one of my favorite clients. His gorgeous smileand sexy beard had me instantly attracted to him, even though we aren’tsupposed to do anything physical with the clients. But, he takes me to the mostamazing dinners and has even introduced me to his family. I always look forwardto our dates when he’s on my schedule.
Except now he wants to see me outside of my job. It’s strictly forbidden, and Ihave bills to pay. The problem is, my son is becoming attached and I’ve got noone to blame but myself for this predicament I’ve put myself in.
Roman
Being one of the CEOs of Colorado’s largest brewing company is hard work, butmarketing is my specialty, and I’m killing it. I’m responsible for all newclientele and I love my job, even if my cousins do give me crap for not wantingto wear a tie.
But my job requires me to attend a lot of social events. I don’t have time forromantic entanglements or expectations from women who always seem to want more,so I’ve found it easier to just to hire a date for these things.
Kiara is my favorite of all the girls in Bella Manor. She's breathtakinglybeautiful, sexy, well-spoken, and looks great on my arm.
I’ve found myself wanting more from her, and her cute kid is growing on me, butshe says she’s risking too much by seeing me outside of work.
Well, she’s going to be quitting that job I have anything to say about it,because Kiara is mine.
DENVER BILLIONAIRES SERIES
Enemy Boss
Rebel Boss
Sinful Boss (coming soon)
I do what I have to in order to provide for my son and me. If being paid to bethe arm candy of wealthy men helps keep a roof over our heads, I refuse to feelany sort of way about it.
Roman Silverstone is admittedly one of my favorite clients. His gorgeous smileand sexy beard had me instantly attracted to him, even though we aren’tsupposed to do anything physical with the clients. But, he takes me to the mostamazing dinners and has even introduced me to his family. I always look forwardto our dates when he’s on my schedule.
Except now he wants to see me outside of my job. It’s strictly forbidden, and Ihave bills to pay. The problem is, my son is becoming attached and I’ve got noone to blame but myself for this predicament I’ve put myself in.
Roman
Being one of the CEOs of Colorado’s largest brewing company is hard work, butmarketing is my specialty, and I’m killing it. I’m responsible for all newclientele and I love my job, even if my cousins do give me crap for not wantingto wear a tie.
But my job requires me to attend a lot of social events. I don’t have time forromantic entanglements or expectations from women who always seem to want more,so I’ve found it easier to just to hire a date for these things.
Kiara is my favorite of all the girls in Bella Manor. She's breathtakinglybeautiful, sexy, well-spoken, and looks great on my arm.
I’ve found myself wanting more from her, and her cute kid is growing on me, butshe says she’s risking too much by seeing me outside of work.
Well, she’s going to be quitting that job I have anything to say about it,because Kiara is mine.
DENVER BILLIONAIRES SERIES
Enemy Boss
Rebel Boss
Sinful Boss (coming soon)
317 pages, ebook
Published January 17, 2023
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Carolyn Delaney
8 books33 followersCarolyn lives in Colorado with her husband, who’s delivered on his promise of a happily ever after, and their daughters, who spend their parents’ money like broke little best friends instead of teenagers.
When not writing, she can be found buying too many shoes, traveling, or dreaming about traveling. You can find out more at carolyndelaneyauthor.com.
When not writing, she can be found buying too many shoes, traveling, or dreaming about traveling. You can find out more at carolyndelaneyauthor.com.
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May 15, 2025
I finally threw in the towel at the 54% mark. Unfortunately, this book was bad, really bad. I've read the first book and it was okay; this one was not up to scratch.
The writing was atrocious. There were lots of gaps with the narrative jumping from one scene to the next, leaving the reader wondering if they missed something or zoned out while reading.
In this one scene, Kiara was driving home on her way from work. In the next sentence, her son was asking her a question while eating his mac and cheese - when did she get home? There was no transition in-between and, unfortunately, that was not the only occurrence of this type.
The flow was just off, the writing disjointed, the pacing slow, and the sentence construction poor - this was a huge problem for me.
I picked up on some contradictions as well: in one chapter we were told that Roman's dojo was practically a few buildings away from the coffee shop where Kiara worked. A few chapters later, Roman decided to go and see Kiara at the coffee shop after leaving work (and before going to his dojo). We were then told - via Roman's thoughts - that the coffee shop was "not close", suggesting that he had far to travel if he wanted to see her; he was going to his dojo anyway.
At 37% in, there was still little interaction between Roman and Kiara. We were told that they went out on " dates" previously (in Kiara's role as an escort), but on the page they didn't engage much, and when they did, there was no sense of a connection being made. And yet, Roman - despite his philandering ways - suddenly started booking Kiara for his private events, holding her hand at every turn. At this point there was no indication that he wanted to get closer to her. In fact, he was still making booty calls to one of his regular hookups and lusting after another woman at his place of work.
I did not like Roman's character at all. While fantasizing about Kiara - and beating himself off to those fantasies the previous night - he went to the office the next day and fantasized about "taking" a female co-worker up against the wall when she flirted with him. He refers to women as "sl*ts" and "stress-relievers". His character was uncouth and not fitting for someone who was supposedly raised in a wealthy environment.
Kiara was similarly not likeable. She had the personality of a dish rag, just going with the flow and being polite to her "dates", plastic smile on her face all the (and laughing at Romans to outfit like a little child). Her decision to marry an old man without giving it much thought - and despite her developing feelings for Roman - was just nasty. The author tried to paint her as feisty but all I saw was a woman lacking in common sense and morals.
Although I understand people have pasts that include s*xual relations with other partners, I do not particularly enjoy those relations happening in a romance that is supposed to be about two specific people. Roman's s*xual exploits should have been left off-screen in my view.
The chemistry between Roman and Kiara felt forced. You cannot have a MMC trying to get together with a FMC while still calling up and lusting after other women - it just comes across as icky.
Because of the above-mentioned issues, I just could not bring myself to finish this book. Who knows, maybe the writing, characters and plot improved as the story unfolded, but I could not push myself to invest more time on Roman and Kiara's story. I'm giving Lincoln's book a miss as well - too disappointed to continue the series.
The writing was atrocious. There were lots of gaps with the narrative jumping from one scene to the next, leaving the reader wondering if they missed something or zoned out while reading.
In this one scene, Kiara was driving home on her way from work. In the next sentence, her son was asking her a question while eating his mac and cheese - when did she get home? There was no transition in-between and, unfortunately, that was not the only occurrence of this type.
The flow was just off, the writing disjointed, the pacing slow, and the sentence construction poor - this was a huge problem for me.
I picked up on some contradictions as well: in one chapter we were told that Roman's dojo was practically a few buildings away from the coffee shop where Kiara worked. A few chapters later, Roman decided to go and see Kiara at the coffee shop after leaving work (and before going to his dojo). We were then told - via Roman's thoughts - that the coffee shop was "not close", suggesting that he had far to travel if he wanted to see her; he was going to his dojo anyway.
At 37% in, there was still little interaction between Roman and Kiara. We were told that they went out on " dates" previously (in Kiara's role as an escort), but on the page they didn't engage much, and when they did, there was no sense of a connection being made. And yet, Roman - despite his philandering ways - suddenly started booking Kiara for his private events, holding her hand at every turn. At this point there was no indication that he wanted to get closer to her. In fact, he was still making booty calls to one of his regular hookups and lusting after another woman at his place of work.
I did not like Roman's character at all. While fantasizing about Kiara - and beating himself off to those fantasies the previous night - he went to the office the next day and fantasized about "taking" a female co-worker up against the wall when she flirted with him. He refers to women as "sl*ts" and "stress-relievers". His character was uncouth and not fitting for someone who was supposedly raised in a wealthy environment.
Kiara was similarly not likeable. She had the personality of a dish rag, just going with the flow and being polite to her "dates", plastic smile on her face all the (and laughing at Romans to outfit like a little child). Her decision to marry an old man without giving it much thought - and despite her developing feelings for Roman - was just nasty. The author tried to paint her as feisty but all I saw was a woman lacking in common sense and morals.
Although I understand people have pasts that include s*xual relations with other partners, I do not particularly enjoy those relations happening in a romance that is supposed to be about two specific people. Roman's s*xual exploits should have been left off-screen in my view.
The chemistry between Roman and Kiara felt forced. You cannot have a MMC trying to get together with a FMC while still calling up and lusting after other women - it just comes across as icky.
Because of the above-mentioned issues, I just could not bring myself to finish this book. Who knows, maybe the writing, characters and plot improved as the story unfolded, but I could not push myself to invest more time on Roman and Kiara's story. I'm giving Lincoln's book a miss as well - too disappointed to continue the series.
September 9, 2024
This is book two in the Denver Billionaires series and features Roman, Nate’s (from book one’s, Enemy Boss) cousin. The book was extremely well written, no errors I can recall but Roman was a man-ho of the highest order. That’s not to say that when he fell it wasn’t hard, it was, but even after he’d admitted to himself that he was attracted to Kiara, he was still having his little flings. I want my book boyfriends to be obsessed with their One and other women ceasing to exist.
Kiara wasn’t my favorite person either—agreeing to marry an elderly customer for companionship in order to provide for her son but continuing to see (and sleep) with Roman. I get it, she was a single mother trying to take care of her son while working two jobs and still struggling to pay rent in Denver but from the moment Henry proposed, I held my breath any time she and Roman spoke, just KNOWING he was gonna find out any minute. She had so many opportunities to tell him but didn’t and I wanted to just wring her neck!
I know those are “me” things; a lot of readers love the redemption arc of players being brought low by love and Cinderella winning her Prince Charming despite their social differences but that’s not where my heart lies. Call me old fashioned or naive, and you’re probably right, but I prefer the “one great love” romances.
Since this IS a “me” thing I really can’t just rate it down, it really IS well written; I give it 4 stars and recommend it for readers who love a good redemption story.
I received a copy of this book for free but am voluntarily leaving a review.
Kiara wasn’t my favorite person either—agreeing to marry an elderly customer for companionship in order to provide for her son but continuing to see (and sleep) with Roman. I get it, she was a single mother trying to take care of her son while working two jobs and still struggling to pay rent in Denver but from the moment Henry proposed, I held my breath any time she and Roman spoke, just KNOWING he was gonna find out any minute. She had so many opportunities to tell him but didn’t and I wanted to just wring her neck!
I know those are “me” things; a lot of readers love the redemption arc of players being brought low by love and Cinderella winning her Prince Charming despite their social differences but that’s not where my heart lies. Call me old fashioned or naive, and you’re probably right, but I prefer the “one great love” romances.
Since this IS a “me” thing I really can’t just rate it down, it really IS well written; I give it 4 stars and recommend it for readers who love a good redemption story.
I received a copy of this book for free but am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 18, 2023
As mothers, we will do whatever we have to do in order to provide for our children. For Kiara, that's being arm candy to the rich men in town. Sometimes we just have to do what we need to do. I loved Kiara and her personality. I loved her spirit and her love for her child. I also loved that she has to do the unthinkable just to protect them. One man always has her eye and she will try as she might not to let him in. Roman is always trying o make sure his business stays on top. It means schmoozing with people he would rather ignore. One woman he will set his sights on and hope she wants more. They aren't allowed to have anything outside of the contract, but these two have a chemistry that can't be denied. When things in Kiara's life start to spiral can she trust Roman with everything? Or will she let him go?
February 24, 2023
Guys!! This book was so good. It's book two in the Enemy Boss series, and Carolyn delivered a story that is sure to wow all her readers. Roman and Kiara set the pages on fire with the chemistry that they shared in this steamy story. As a mom, sometimes you do whatever you have to so that you can provide and make a living. Kiara is a smart, gorgeous, and very determined single mother. She also happens to be an elite escort. Roman is a client, so that's how they end up meeting. He starts to invite her out to more personal functions (a big no no since you can't date or socialize with clients), and the two start to really hit it off. This book was so good. So far, I've loved both books in this series. I'm so excited for Sinful Boss to come out.
January 18, 2023
WOW Carolyn, you nailed this book! ALL the feels!!
This is Rebel Boss: book 2 in the Enemy Boss Series and can i just say wowsers, Roman and Kiara were A-Maze-Ing, so much chemistry, tension and heat!
Kiara is a elite escort and Roman is a high flying billionaire, Roman hires Kiara to accompany him to events and they start to get more and more frequent. Feelings start to develop and the line of professional and personal strt to blur...
I adored this read and cannot wait for the next book in the series.
This is Rebel Boss: book 2 in the Enemy Boss Series and can i just say wowsers, Roman and Kiara were A-Maze-Ing, so much chemistry, tension and heat!
Kiara is a elite escort and Roman is a high flying billionaire, Roman hires Kiara to accompany him to events and they start to get more and more frequent. Feelings start to develop and the line of professional and personal strt to blur...
I adored this read and cannot wait for the next book in the series.
January 18, 2023
Okay, where do you begin with this one?! This story had all the steam you want in a book and all the drama. I couldn't put the book down! While the lead female frustrated me in some moments, her son made up for all of this with how adorable he was. I gave the book 5 stars even though the ending made me want to pull my hair out. It felt rushed in some areas and like it needed to be cut back in others. Either way that doesn't stop me from waiting not so patiently for the next book!
January 28, 2023
okay read
New author to me and overall I really liked the book. Struggled to like Roman at the beginning and eventually he seemed to mature and turned quite likeable. Kiara I liked immediately but then the author turned her into a naive idiot with no real reason, apart from drawing out a scenario that was just idiotic. Hoping Linc gets a book as I really liked his comedic view on life and family.
New author to me and overall I really liked the book. Struggled to like Roman at the beginning and eventually he seemed to mature and turned quite likeable. Kiara I liked immediately but then the author turned her into a naive idiot with no real reason, apart from drawing out a scenario that was just idiotic. Hoping Linc gets a book as I really liked his comedic view on life and family.
February 3, 2023
This is the second book in the Denver Billionaires Series. I liked Enemy Boss, the first book in the series. Rebel Boss is a beautiful slow burn romance. Roman and Kiara's story is sweet, passionate, and engaging. Kiara, a single mom, and an elite escort, is beautiful, smart, and determined. Roman, a sexy billionaire, is handsome, and supportive. They are perfect together. I loved to follow them in their journey to love.
July 23, 2024
Carolyn Delaney for the Win
Oh, gez, I think Carolyn Delaney is my new, smexy times favorite contemporary romance writer. This book is hot, y'all! Loved the whole storyline, and the child Rhett is hilarious. He quite makes this story go from fun to a whole new level of fun. This kid is funny and helps make the story! The two main protagonists are definitely meant for each other. I'm glad I discovered this series after completion so I can now go read Lincoln's story.
Oh, gez, I think Carolyn Delaney is my new, smexy times favorite contemporary romance writer. This book is hot, y'all! Loved the whole storyline, and the child Rhett is hilarious. He quite makes this story go from fun to a whole new level of fun. This kid is funny and helps make the story! The two main protagonists are definitely meant for each other. I'm glad I discovered this series after completion so I can now go read Lincoln's story.
January 17, 2023
It’s not to often that I get into a book and able to finish it in a few hours. I could not put this one down! Not only did Rebel Boss meet all my expectations after reading Enemy Boss, but completely blew my mind! (And all my batteries) this is a must read for anyone who loves conflict and steam in their readings. 10/10
April 29, 2024
Still a rebel
A single mother who did what she had to do to take care of her son, but with class. These two people fell in love from a unusual situation. Roman might have come from money, but he acted as if he started with nothing.
Kera had her hands full with a five year old man. Both of her men have similar behaviors for them not to be related.
Her son was a hoot.
A single mother who did what she had to do to take care of her son, but with class. These two people fell in love from a unusual situation. Roman might have come from money, but he acted as if he started with nothing.
Kera had her hands full with a five year old man. Both of her men have similar behaviors for them not to be related.
Her son was a hoot.
January 16, 2023
From dark prince to white knight. Delaney pulls at the heart while pushing the envelope when it comes to temptation. Rebel Boss is a sweet seduction that lingers on the senses. With complicated emotions and irresistible attraction, Kiara and Roman are a fantasy of the heart.
January 16, 2023
Kiara works as an escort to provide for herself and her son. When client Roman starts inviting her to more personal events feelings start to evolve between the two, however relationships between clients are forbidden. Loved this and can’t wait for the next book in this fabulous series.
January 17, 2023
Kiara is working as an escort to support her and her son. Roman hires her as his escort but wants more.
Will he take away all of her problems?
Will it ever work out? I did not read the first book but I did enjoy this one. Looking forward to the next book.
Will he take away all of her problems?
Will it ever work out? I did not read the first book but I did enjoy this one. Looking forward to the next book.
January 18, 2023
This book was a great follow up to book 1 Enemy Boss. I love Kiara I feel like she was so relatable and Roman is just so dang hot! The book flows very well and the characters are well developed. The romance and spiciness is off the charts. I hope there is another book!
January 19, 2023
I loved Enemy Boss, but I think I loved this one more. It has just enough character struggle and stress, balanced with hot steam and romance. I'm not going to lie, Rhett totally stole the show! That little kid is just too dang cute! I can't wait for the next one. This series is just perfect for me.
June 19, 2023
A perfect love story
This is just the sweetest book ever! I wouldn’t have guessed that the player, Roman, would make me cry. But Kiara sure got a good one in him. Loved every bit of this book!
This is just the sweetest book ever! I wouldn’t have guessed that the player, Roman, would make me cry. But Kiara sure got a good one in him. Loved every bit of this book!
November 19, 2025
Very Sweet!
"Rebel Boss" was a delightful story with great characters and a wild little boy! I enjoyed the story, although it was too sweet for my taste. However, that fact doesn't retract from a good read!
"Rebel Boss" was a delightful story with great characters and a wild little boy! I enjoyed the story, although it was too sweet for my taste. However, that fact doesn't retract from a good read!
January 8, 2023
What a beautiful read! Really enjoyed it!
January 9, 2023
Kiana is providing the best she can for herself and little Rhett. When she catches the eye of both Henry and Roman, difficult decisions and some suspense lay ahead. I absolutely loved this book.
January 17, 2023
I really liked this story! The build up is nice and Roman and Kiara are hot! Definitely one that I will re-read!
January 18, 2023
Loved Roman and Kiara’s story!!! Smoking hot with romance, a bit of drama and a cute kid😊 Truly a great read. Makes me excited for the next in the series ♥️♥️
September 8, 2024
REBEL BOSS
The book was super fantastic. The writer of the book is super fabulous. I enjoyed every page of the book. I pray that many more will read her book.
The book was super fantastic. The writer of the book is super fabulous. I enjoyed every page of the book. I pray that many more will read her book.
February 11, 2023
Rebel Boss is book 2 of the Enemy Boss series. Roman meets Kiara, a high priced escort to billionaires. Kiara only has this job to provide for her and her young son. When Roman starts inviting her to more personal events, the feelings start and they both have to decide how to move forward. Up next in the Denver billionaire series is Sinful Boss!
June 3, 2023
Kiara will do what she has to, to ensure that her son is provided for, she works at the coffee shop and also as hired date.
Roman isn’t a romantic and doesn’t want a relationship so he uses a dating service for all the events he has to attend, and he really enjoys his time when Kiara is his date.
The more Roman sees Kiara the more he realises that he wants more, and he even adores her kid, but one hiccup can stop them from getting their happily ever after.
Roman isn’t a romantic and doesn’t want a relationship so he uses a dating service for all the events he has to attend, and he really enjoys his time when Kiara is his date.
The more Roman sees Kiara the more he realises that he wants more, and he even adores her kid, but one hiccup can stop them from getting their happily ever after.
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