Review: Love this series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 10, 2013
4.5 StarsSometimes a book just hits you and makes you think and Talking Dirty With The Boss is one of those books. Honestly, I expected it to be fun and flirty and even naughty and while there were elements of all of that in this book, it also made me take a step back and take a good long look at what I know and don't know about OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) and living with someone who has it. I've had a couple of friends who have had mild diagnosed cases of OCD and know how they've struggled, but this book made me realize how hard it is for people who have this disorder to maintain personal relationships especially when those close to him don't even know he has it. While extremely sexy, this book was also surprising and that is always a good thing.Marisa Clair ex-model and now a PA at a tech magazine lives her life on her terms and makes no apologies. She likes to have fun, she embraces her sexuality, and has no problems asking for and getting what she wants from men. She's smarter than people give her credit for (because of her looks) but she also in a bit insecure and doesn't trust easily. Hurt before she doesn't plan on letting it happen again when she winds up feeling all kinds of sparks with her uber boss, a man who has a love and leave them attitude and is in her opinion a cyborg.There's one thing about Luke McNamara control is his life. It has to be, it's the only way he can manage his OCD. As a successful businessman he makes sure to always stay in control so no one knows of his infliction. In his personal life, he rarely dates past the two week point where someone might start to notice his need for control is about something more. Nothing and no one has ever made him feel more out of control than Marisa, an employee at one of his newly acquired businesses.Two completely different people who admit to not liking each other very much end up engaged in a battle of words through email which lead to a raunchy sexfest followed by surprises they both want and enjoy. This isn't an easy story, they face many uphill battles to get to their happy place but it was exceptionally satisfying to watch.I can't say enough good things about this book, it took me by surprise which is a hard thing to do and it really made me understand the complexities of living with and loving someone with OCD. As someone who lives with two people who have ADD, it isn't always easy and I appreciate that this author brought that realism into this story. In Talking Dirty With The Boss you'll get all the sexy, dirty fun you can handle but you also get an informative and interesting look at loving someone who thinks his affliction makes him not worthy. Well done Ms. Ashenden, well done!Review copy provided for an honest review.