When the stranger you had a drunk night with appears to be your new boss!

Synopsis

Working beyond nine to five and barely getting by, Melanie Thomas is eager to celebrate the impending holiday season and to toast the start of her dream marketing job over drinks with her boyfriend. Unfortunately, he has different plans—like seeing other women.

Indulging in a pity party with tequila, Melanie confides in a sexy stranger at the bar. It’s almost Christmas. One night of letting go won’t hurt anything, right? Turns out it just might—when the stranger is her new boss. Determined to succeed at her job, Melanie won’t be scared away. This is her chance, even if her hot boss has her feeling all merry and bright and wishing for a less-than-professional relationship.

Matthew Ryans is burned out and on thin ice at the company he helped build unless he gets his head back in the game. Yet his head, both upper and lower, are quickly becoming obsessed with his new assistant. Still, he can’t seem to fully begrudge Melanie’s distracting presence and the Christmas joy she brings with it. Especially considering that her enthusiasm has him reenergized. For once, he is longing for Mondays, but with his heart and job on the line, he can’t risk blurring the lines no matter how strong the lure of holiday mistletoe is.

Will their holiday passion be able to fuel mutual career success, or will it only get in their way in the New Year?

My review

Melanie Thomas wants to celebrate the start of her new job with her boyfriend. But when he doesn’t show up at the agreed place, she finds out that they have different ideas about their relationship and the concept of being exclusive.

So when she is having a pity party with tequila, she meets a sexy stranger and they start talking. One night of loosen up a bit won’t do any harm…
When the next day it becomes clear that her new boss is the stranger of last night, Melanie is determined to keep it all professional.

Matthew Ryans is heading towards a total burn – out, but when Melanie is hired as his assistant, he suddenly gets inspired and her energy is surely contagious!
Will they be able to keep it all professional? Or will the magic of Christmas do his thing and bring these two people together?

I can only imagine the horror of finding out when you had a drunk night with your new boss! Yet isn’t it wonderful to read about these forbidden romances?

I found this a very entertaining story. Both Melanie and Matthew are really dedicated to their job and do not want to jeopardize it by starting a relationship.
Yet their chemistry truly sparks from the pages and I enjoyed reading about how they were getting closer!

When that first kiss FINALLY happens I was screaming with joy, because I was waiting for it!
Although I must say, I wasn’t prepared for that steamy moment! But even if I didn’t see that one coming, it fitted in the story perfectly!

Of course it cannot be story without any drama. Without giving anything away, the drama was unfair and someone had to make things right. And I loved it!

This is a funny, sweet story about crushing on your boss (and I admit, I had a little on Matthew myself!) and trying to do the right thing. Christmas was a wonderful side character, using its magic to get these 2 people together!