Pleasing Mr. Parker: A steamy grumpy boss romance (The Men Series - Interconnected Standalone Romances Book 5)

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I did, thank you. Well, after my neighbor’s guests left, anyway.” I shake my head, recalling the loud session that served as my ‘welcome to the building’ party. After the initial pleasantries and introductions, the four of us take our seats at the large conference table. Maria and I on one side, Todd and Serena on the other. The Songbird spa has been using them for several years now to supply the products. I’ve never had a problem with either of them before today, but the way Todd’s eyes keep dropping to Maria’s chest when he thinks she won’t notice doesn’t escape my attention, and I find myself scowling at him over across the table, my jaw clenched tight.

Are you... are you being disturbed less?” His voice softens, and for a moment, I consider he may actually care about my answer.His eyes crinkle at the corners. “You’ve made an old man’s day, Harley, even if you do need glasses.”

What to Expect: A billionaire alpha bosshole, the beautiful New York City, glamor, money, diamonds, filthy talking hero, praise, secrets and lies, tropical getaways, friendships, groveling, pigeons, and a happily ever after, because love always wins. I thought I could make the introductions, seeing as you haven’t met before.” His eyes leave the paperwork on his desk, and he looks up at me, arching a brow.

Thanks for lunch.” She smiles as we take a seat. She lifts the lid off her latte and inhales deeply. “Ah, come to Mama, baby.” She catches me smiling and looks pointedly at my cup. “Trust me, Maria. You’ll want to kiss me. No place makes them better. Not even The Songbird.” I laugh as Harley feigns a yawn, and we walk across the lobby toward a bank of elevators. Even the thought of filling out a pile of forms cannot deter the warmth that is spreading in my chest. All the creams, golds, and deep pinks—this place is hotel class at its finest. I can’t describe it, but something here feels right—like I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. I know working here will push me into achieving something spectacular. This was so different from the other books in the men’s series. We’re hit with steam and sexy goodness from the very first line of the story, It was so good to see you. I’ll call you next week and we can set up that meeting with the grower. I think in-person will work best, don’t you?” he asks.

All Elle characters are different. Whether he’s a brooding CEO, a best friend who always had the heroine in his heart, a Hollywood heartthrob, or a silver fox with gentlemanly manners and a deliciously dirty tongue. They are all unique and annoying in their own way. Of course,” I answer her as I open the door, but my eyes are drawn to Maria, who is standing behind it, heat radiating off her as she fixes her gaze on me. He was my best friend, capturing those precious summers together at the lake with his beloved camera. My thoughts turn to how she found all the discrepancies for today’s meeting. I was right about hunting her out. She will be an asset to the hotel. A few years,” I answer, not wanting to waste another second’s thought on Todd and his ‘I’ll give you my personal cell shit’.I remember. That was a great day.” I smile as I recall how excited we were to be coming to watch the filming. How did you get this?” I skim my eyes over the figures. She’s correct. The grower is charging our product supplier two point three times as much as they charged last year. A flash of white draws my attention to the side, as something wet lands on my shoulder, splashing the side of my face.

She’s right, you know.” Earl comes to stand next to me. “Maybe you’re about to get some good news.” His dark brows pinch closer together as he studies my face with an unapologetic entitlement, like he has every damn right to look inside my soul should he wish.

I’m well aware of what you thought,” Griffin’s deep voice rumbles, and the vibration hits me straight in my core. Oh.” I smile politely. “That’s really kind of you, but Harley has already made plans for us. She has a whole itinerary set up.” Maria. Let me be clear on something,” he growls, his eyes boring into mine. “If I were dating a woman, there would be no room in my thoughts for anyone else.”