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  He does it all for me. I know it.

  There’s the time I told my parents I was moving in with Max—while he was standing right beside me. Or the time when my guinea pig, Magik, escaped his pen and we spent three days searching for him, leaving out bits of food so he wouldn’t starve, only to find him chewing on Max’s favorite shoes. He didn’t even get mad when I went back to the community library to chat with Margaret and accidentally let it slip that Max made the donation. Of course, I swore her to secrecy. She was very gracious about the whole thing. And Max didn’t mind a bit. Just called me his angel and “punished” me in the bedroom that night.

  He isn’t perfect. And I’m the first to admit he can still be an asshole. But what’s most important to me is that when it really matters, he steps up and does what’s right.

  Paige and I are standing in the foyer when Max walks through the door. I’m so excited, I throw myself into his arms. “Max! I have a surprise for you! Take me upstairs.”

  “I guess patience isn’t always your strongest suit,” Paige remarks, laughing as she follows us up the stairs.

  “That way. Turn right.” Max carries me as I direct him to the bedroom Paige and I just left. “Okay, now stop.”

  Max raises his eyebrows in question. “Angel, there’s nothing in this room yet.”

  I wiggle my eyebrows back at him. “Are you sure?”

  Heat builds between us and I find myself distracted by his lips. Max loves it when I challenge him. I’m about to press my lips to his when Paige interrupts.

  “No! I’m part of the surprise, but I’m heading out if this turns into sexy boss porn.”

  “In consideration of your delicate sensibilities, Paige, I will desist.” His voice lowers seductively. “For now.” He sets me down, keeping me in front of him while he adjusts himself.

  I shiver, still amazed at our chemistry, but not willing to be distracted again. “Open it.”

  Max enters the room and stops, frozen in place. He looks around, moving like he’s in slow motion. Without speaking, he walks forward, trailing his hands over the furniture. With each moment that passes, the knot of nerves in my stomach doubles in size.

  “Do you like it?”

  Finally, he looks at me, brown eyes alight with joy. A moment later, he sweeps me off my feet. He buries his face in my neck, whispering that he loves me, telling me how happy he is.

  Tears run down my cheeks, relief filling me at Max’s reaction. I squeeze him tighter as I look around the room one more time. The cradle in the corner. The dresser that doubles as a diaper changing station. The set of rocking chairs, one for Max and one for me. All of it done with Paige’s help in bright, soothing colors. The perfect room for the new addition to our family.

  Minutes later, he lifts his head and looks at me, blinking the tears from his eyes.

  “It might be a bit anticlimactic, but I have a surprise for you too.”

  “You do?”

  “Yes.” He takes my hand and guides me down the hallway, leading us downstairs, until we’re practically on the other side of the house. We stop in front of a closed door.

  “Open it.”

  Suspicious, I glance at Paige. She bites her lip, trying to contain her grin.

  I open the door. It’s my turn to stand frozen in surprise. Max turned one of the rooms into a play area for the cats. It’s a kitten’s paradise. An artificial tree “grows” in the corner. Cat walkways go through and around the room, most of them at six feet or above. Bridges connect various posts. It has cat hammocks, tunnels, squeaky mice, and what looks like a fountain with fresh running water.

  “Is that an outdoor area?” I walk to the window in a complete daze.

  Paige skips beside me with contained excitement. “They can go through the window here and it connects to a fully contained area outside so the cats can lay in the sun whenever they want! We got a similar one for Kitty. She loves it. It’s a nice change for my husband. Kitty usually ends up playing in his shoes, and since she’s small and black he’s always worried he might step on her.” When she pauses to take a breath, Max interrupts.

  “Do you like it?”

  This time, it’s my turn to wrap myself around him. This is, by far, the best day of my life. “It’s unbelievable. I can’t believe you did this behind my back,” I whisper, smiling against his neck.

  “Pardon me?” He sounds like such a snob, but I can hear the laughter in his voice. “You’re the one who designed a nursery in secret.”

  As if we planned it, we both look at Paige. She puts her hands in the air and edges toward the open door. She grins while she protests her innocence. “I just did what you told me to do. Now, I’m going to leave and let you two do whatever.”

  Once Paige leaves, Max presses me against the wall. “I think it’s time for some ‘sexy boss porn.’”

  I snort, unable to contain my amusement. Put that on the list of things I never thought he would say.

  “Are you challenging me, angel?” Max’s voice is deadly serious. My core tightens in anticipation. He knows exactly what he does to me when he uses that tone.

  “No, sir.”

  He shakes his head at the hint of mischief in my voice, but I know the truth. My sinful man loves it when I stand up to him. When his teeth find my lower lip, nipping in punishment, I have to admit I have a bit of a sinner in me too.

  Thank You

  Dear Reader,

  Thank you so much for reading Sinful Boss! I’m honored that you gave my story the gift of your time and attention. I put a little of my heart into each of my books, and it’s amazing to me that you read (and hopefully enjoy) them.

  A special kudos to Adrienne F., Debbie A., Josh S., Holly L., and Jamie O. for the use of their fur babies in the story. Rosie, Kitty, Cali, and Eva are real cats! And Magik is a real guinea pig! Thank you for sharing their pictures and allowing me to feature them in this story.

  This book was especially fun to write because Max the Ass has showed up in so many stories. He always seems to be lurking around. Thank goodness he finally found a woman (aka angel) who can put up with him.

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  Josie

  No matter what I do in life, it will never be good enough for my family.

  It’s not until my killjoy older brother calls to tell me that I have to stop spending his money and get a real job that I realize I have
no direction in life.

  But then I meet my new boss. Ben Talbot is sexy, serious, and a control freak in the boardroom and the bedroom.

  As we spend time together, I get to know more about myself and the things that are actually important.

  Instead of looking to others for approval, can I create a life that’s good enough for me?

  Ben

  As the face of Talbot Investments, it’s my responsibility to maintain a certain professional image. That’s why I run my business and my life with an iron fist.

  At least, until my friend’s little sister comes to work for me and turns my world upside down.

  Josie Kline is wild, curvy, and needs someone to show her who’s boss.

  And I think I might be just the guy for the job, but only if I can loosen up enough to make space for her in my life.

  About the Author

  Liz Fox writes short, sweet, steamy romances. They feature curvy women and the alpha men who fall in love with them. A curvy woman herself, she has a special place in her heart for happily ever afters.

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