Sophia Gable is anything but conventional, and multimillionaire Grey Barlow knows this the second he meets her. With her bright clothes, and even brighter outlook on life, Sophia is no ordinary PA! And Grey is beginning to wonder why he's hired her… Sophia is nervous about her first temporary assignment, and falling for her boss is the last thing she needs. But how can she not want to get personal with broodingly handsome Grey? He may not be the commitment type, but she has a warm, generous heart that may be just what this grumbly boss needs!

Temp worker Sophia has been assigned as a personal assistant to Grey Barlow, multimillionaire and CEO of a major property developer. Her duty: to aid in his recovery from an on-site accident. Unfortunately, the stubborn Grey has other plans. The workaholic has no time for rest, and demands she help him get his job done and nothing more. But Sophia has other ideas. Disheartened but determined, she vows to win her boss over with home cooking and tender loving care. But in the process, she can't help but be pulled in by his charming smile and deep green eyes…

For gorgeous lawyer Nick Gilbert, an after-hours rendezvous with a woman usually means a romantic dinner, not a children's charity picnic. But he's game! Especially as his date is his rather prim but intriguing colleague, Carolyn Duff…. Watching her with the little kids, Nick sees a new side of Carolyn. He starts to understand the glimmer of sadness behind her dazzling green gaze. When the real woman behind the all—business facade is laid bare, Nick has never seen anyone more beautiful….

This bundle contains : The Boss's Unconventional Assistant,HER SURGEON BOSS , and HIRED: THE BOSS'S BRIDE. Temp worker Sophia has been assigned as a personal assistant to Grey Barlow, multimillionaire and CEO of a major property developer. Her duty: to aid in his recovery from an on-site accident. Unfortunately, the stubborn Grey has other plans. The workaholic has no time for rest, and demands she help him get his job done and nothing more. But Sophia has other ideas. Disheartened but determined, she vows to win her boss over with home cooking and tender loving care. But in the process, she can't help but be pulled in by his charming smile and deep green eyes…

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