Bossy Bastard: By J.l. Perry

: Features a dominant, high-handed hero who "orders" rather than asks.

REVIEW: 'Bossy Bastard' by J.L. Perry (Cocky Hero Club) * Published: 14th June 2020. * Publisher: Cocky Hero Club. * Pages: 424. * WordPress.com Reviews - Bossy Bastard: A Hero Club Novel | The StoryGraph

: A compassionate child psychologist who volunteers at a dog rescue, Emma is described as an "old soul". Having faced her own "torrid past" and bullying, she is initially wary of Ashton’s aggressive charm. Bossy Bastard by J.L. Perry

: The book is noted for handling sensitive subjects such as self-harm, eating disorders, and bullying with respect. Reader Reception

: The secondary characters, particularly their best friends Grayson and Carla , are highly regarded by readers and go on to feature in their own story, Sexy Bastard . Key Themes & Tropes : Features a dominant, high-handed hero who "orders"

: The romance is built on heavy "push and pull" as both characters struggle with their insecurities and past traumas.

Bossy Bastard by J.L. Perry is a high-heat, emotionally charged contemporary romance that is part of the , a shared world based on the works of Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward . This novel blends the "alpha-boss" trope with a deeply emotional exploration of trauma and healing. Plot Overview * Publisher: Cocky Hero Club

The story follows , a wealthy, arrogant property developer who lives by a strict set of rules to avoid emotional attachment—no kissing, no last names, and never bringing a woman to his home. His life is upended by a "meet cute" involving a lost jelly donut and a chance encounter at a nightclub with Emma , a child psychologist who is just as guarded as he is. Despite their mutual reluctance to lower their walls, their immediate and intense chemistry forces them to confront the baggage of their pasts. Character Dynamics