Mr. Grumpy Boss is an office rom-com. It's a short and fast read, I finished the book in less than a day. Philippe is a grumpy boss who lost his father a few years ago and has been struggling with taking over the company and managing his grief. Sutton works as Philippe's assistant and pretty much hates her boss. Philippe discovers her hatred when she accidentally sends him an online journal she started talking about all the things that makes her mad about her boss. Philippe finds the journal amusing and takes the opportunity to get Sutton to be his fake girlfriend for his sister's wedding. I am always down for a fake dating troupe. I felt like the ending was a little rushed but otherwise I enjoyed this book. I would give it 4 stars!
Favorite Excerpt:
“Seriously.” We’re still standing close together. Really close. Close enough that I can take her hand and hold it in both of mine. Her fingers feel so light there. So delicate. “If you want to quit your job, that’s your choice, but I don’t want you to quit on me. I’ll fight for you. Do what it takes to convince you. I’ll romance you. I’ll date you. Properly this time. I’ll even ask your grandma’s permission. I’ll do whatever it takes. Beg you if I have to. I’ll get down on my knees right now and—”
“Please don’t.” Sutton’s free hand drifts over to mine. Her palm is damp and slightly cold, and I can feel her trembling. “Please don’t beg. That’s terrible.”
“I would do anything to make you believe me. I care about you, and I want this. I want it with you. If I lose you, I’m going to spend the rest of my life living with that as a regret. Give me a chance to get my head on straight and treat you the way you deserve to be treated. No more days that didn’t happen. They happened. You happened, and I’m glad you did—no more fake girlfriend bullshit. I want you to be real. My real girlfriend.”
★★★★☆
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