The Boss

4.0 Star Review The Boss by Melissa Schroeder The Boss is a romantic suspense and I enjoyed reading this story. With fast paced action and a interesting story line you cannot help but be drawn into the world created by Melissa Schroeder. These books are exactly what I have come to expect from Melissa Schroeder, well written and riveting. When a case turns bad and MacKenzie Donovan find herself being chased by several “bad guys” she has no alternative nut to crash back into the life of her ex-lover and business partner Vic Walker. Adding suspense and danger to the mix, it soon becomes apparent that there are unresolved feelings involved between Vic and Mac. Their relationship has always been passionate, whether making love or fighting. Both these alpha personalities want to be the one to come out on top. Who will win in the end? At the heart of this book is a second chance at love; let's hope that Vic and Mac are prepared to jump for the brass ring and hold onto it. I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the publisher through Netgalley.

I enjoyed this book. It opens with Mac sneaking into Vic's home to bring him back into the business to help with a challenging case. Vic and Mac had separated six months ago after a particularly ugly fight and haven't spoken since. They had owned and run a business together after they left government employment, so wwhen Vic left, Mac was left holding the bag by herself. Mac accepted a government contract, something Vic has no interest in, and things have begun to fall apart. Rock, an employee, saw a woman being kidnapped and stepped in to rescue her. He had no idea why she was so special or why so many people wanted her. This is a fast paced romantic suspense. While I enjoyed it, the characters didn't resonate with me - instead of becoming completely immersed in the story so that it feels real, I was always cognisant that I was reading a novel. I loved Vic, but didn't connect with Mac. She was so emotional and had such wide mood swings that I kept waiting to hear she was pregnant. I liked Millie, but the changes and personal growth in her during the course of the book was over the top. If only we could evolve that quickly....sigh. Fans of the genre will enjoy this book. The story is creative and engaging and I look forward to reading more by this author

Truly another masterpiece by Melissa Schroeder... Drama & Intrigue. Love gone wrong & back to right. Family who won't stay out of your business. And a lot of twists & turns. Mackenzie "Mac" Donovan & Vic Walker are two part of a combustible machine. They work well together, but can also make the other explode. So when Mac has to ask Vic for help, she doesn't know what his response will be. Unfortunately, she has no other choice. Vic knew what he needed in life, but didn't know how to get it! He walked away from the only family/love that he had ever known and now had to find a way to fix the mistakes that were made. So when Mac comes asking for help, he knows that he can't turn her down & has the opening he needed to fix the problems they had in their relationship. Being a spy is never easy. Now they had a problem that needed fixing. It endangered their lives, company, and the person they were watching out for on the mission. This made their lives harder and it put a target on their back. The only problem is that they don't know who exactly is aiming fo them. The team work together to get the job done. And while they each have contacts that will help them solve the case, they don't know exactly who they can trust. This new series (Spies, Lies, and Alibis) is another amazing read by Melissa Schroeder. She has brought in a team that blends together as well as her Task Force Hawaii team does. Being in close proximity they still have their quirks, fights, over-protectiveness, and drama. While Vic walked away from his relationship with Mac, he thought his brother, Jay, & best friend, Rock, would keep him in the loop to avoid things getting bad. Easier said than done. The Boss kept you guessing about where the story was going and who was causing such havoc. It keeps you reading and truly had a twist to it. The relationships that were built became solid and it made the story that much more intriguing. Can't wait for book 2!