King of Wall Street Kindle Edition

It was a nice read, i was very invested in the story. I liked how Louise told the story from all sides. You could not help but love Max, Harper and Amanda,. Looking forward to more from the series.

Sexy love story powerful girl sexy boss ..who fall in love . great for a quick read wish it was longer. Beautiful ending though

Firstly I've took a few days of processing my thoughts before writing this review because King Of Wall Street rendered me speechless ( that's an achievement for anyone to do to me lol - I'm a talker ;) ) however Louise Bay literally left my thought processing scattered to the wind after I finished this book !! I knew exactly how I was feeling but I just couldn't conjure the vocabulary that expressed it to really do this book justice......I can only hope this review does portray the absolute brilliance of this read!

This is now the fifth novel I've read from this author and I can honestly say I've never been disappointed with any of her books but this story set it apart. Louise Bay is now a go to author for me in that I will click any of her titles that is released as I know I'm not going to be disappointed.

King Of Wall Street without doubt has to be a firm favourite of mine for certain. I was extremely lucky to receive this book as an ARC and it arrived on my kindle at 7pm, after mummy duties were fulfilled and the children were asleep I dived straight in at about 10pm.
By 3.30am I was reading the last page and left feeling in total awe of this authors ability to suck me into the fictional world she created. I could NOT put this book down - the sleep deprivation was so worth it !!
Not only was the story line intense and mind gripping for me but the humour and character interaction was consuming as well. I felt like I was part of this book, almost like an extra character that was observing the scene from within the scene. Any author that can make you feel immersed in the performance they are describing is worth their weight in gold in my view and has accomplished their job. Reading is often described as zoning out of reality for a while and being lost in a fantasy - well this author ticked the box twice with this story.
Even though this book was gifted to me as an ARC I will most definitely still be clicking this on release day - that's my way of not only supporting indie authors but also thanking this author for an amazing reading experience. I even went back and re-read the next day too.

From the first page I read I was hooked in the story. I could feel the tension immediately between the two main protagonists and it wasn't a lust tension but a frustration tension.
Max King is described as the King of Wall Street for a reason- he's ruthless and gets results by being ruthless. His reputation is one of utter control and he's known for being ice cold in his interactions. This serves him well as he has no other priorities other than work or his 14 yr old daughter Amanda.
Enter Harper Jayne into Max's world and his axis don't just shift they become non existent. Harper really throws him of balance which annoys him that one of his employees can have an effect on him so much. The icy tension can be cut through with a knife yet bubbling away below the surface is a heated desire both are desperate to contain from breaking free.
Throughout their journey I felt every emotion they endured because of the authors ability to deliver the scene using full descriptive language that really binds you to the characters.
I love that Max was a father in this story and not just your typical millionaire alpha male because this gave so much more depth to him and brought a sense of reality. His interactions with his teenage counterpart were spot on and down right hilarious - it took me back to my stroppy 14 year old self and made me giggle ! Well Done Louise you captured that perfectly.

To conclude (without going on to give away any spoilers) this is a must read, whether your an avid fan of this author or your new to her work you won't be disappointed with this read :)

Reviewed by Sharon Thérèse

Ooh my, this book really knocked me sideways! However, it didn’t give me that wow effect straightaway. I shouldn’t have been so impatient though! And to my utter contentment, being able to read it in one sitting was a doddle and a half. After these few words mentioned, it’s easy to imagine the huge smile I had on my face after turning the last page!

Don’t expect nail-biting suspense or twists and turns at every corner; but yes, it has a huge build-up totally fitting for Max and Harper’s story. Why did I love this read so much then? For a couple of reasons, actually. Firstly, it’s romance at its very best. Secondly, becoming emotionally invested in the protagonists’ story was an important factor since theirs is a confusing relationship which at times, I found difficult to fathom. Not only was this aspect crucial for me, but also kept my curiosity piqued throughout the read.

“I want your battles to be my battles.”

Facing facts, how they’re both going to interpret their feelings wasn’t going to be a bed of roses for either of them. More often than not, I felt like I was looking through their own eyes. Better said; I literally felt like I’d converted into a Peeping Tom with a huge urge to see how they were going to be able to deal with their personal quandaries. Even though the angst level isn’t the highest of high, when the drama does kick in, I still bit my tongue. I worried. Good sign, eh? Hmm—I’d be fibbing to you if I said that the steaming hot scenes weren’t explicitly well-described. What is more, I’d be fibbing to you if I said that the author chose not to break boundaries by making the reader wait for them. Quite the reverse, so get ready for a scorching hot scenes entwined into a solid and passionate storyline.

“Watch your manners, Ms. Jayne. If you’re not careful, I won’t let you come.”

Harper Jayne’s interior struggles have deep routes. Hurting, those very routes make her a stronger person. At times, her ways of going about things I felt a tad incorrect. Nevertheless, I had to take into consideration her age and inexperience which you will see, is of utmost importance. She’s ambitious; her reasons for being so proud, understandable and to be divulged. Definitely not afraid of a hard day’s work, her drive to achieve her goal in life I never once disputed. The stumbling block she has is her boss with a capital B. Believe me… I took great pleasure in capitalising this letter. Okay! He is the sex-on-legs-bloody-gorgeous, and beyond driven in his field but…

“You see a pretty girl in the corridor and offer her a job sharpening pencils?”

I. Could. Have. Given. Him. A. Backhander! But I fell hard for this man who doesn’t mix his personal life with business. Shame on me for admitting this fact but quite honestly; his stroppy personality was so damn fitting in so many perfectly construed scenarios that he gave me no chance to think otherwise of him.

“You’re being pretty harsh with her, and I don’t think it’s about her performance in the office.”

I loved, no… adored the premise of this story. If you want to know more about it, read the synopsis but I highly recommend going in blind since getting into Max's head was for me, 'rien ne va plus.' So therefore, his thoughts and how he goes about running such a monstrous conglomerate wasn't easy-peasy. His personal life is a completely different story. When I did manage to suss him out, there was no stopping me respect him and 'swoon' big time! This word is undermined in any dictionary where Max is concerned! His huge soft spot I can’t possibly mention as it would spoil the story for you. Or can I?

“You know I love you, right?”

While writing this review, foremost in my mind is someone who truly impressed me. She knocked me sideways and is without a doubt; his anchor, his world even. Max lets all false pretences down when he’s around her and she just knocked the living daylights out of me! Sassy, she’ll cajole him, run rings around him and he’ll even make time to listen to her craziness. Regardless of whether or not he agrees with her ideas, Max is smitten. His selflessness shines in her company. More swooning going on here, so find out why Harper and I were completely enamoured with this little-huge-lovable person for yourselves!

“Okay, well you be patient with me and I’ll try not to have a meltdown.”

The secondary character development is par excellence. Harper’s bestie’s always objective and her support is what anyone would expect from a good friend. Max’s secretary is all for giving sound advice, his family…hmm, might there be another offering in the works? I wonder! This book is really well-written. Told in past tense from two points of view, it is so cannily narrated that most of the time I felt I was reading in present as the banter flows constantly. The editing is perfect and that’s saying something coming from a grammar monster! My recommendation is read it! Bravo to you, Ms Bay, and thank you for such an outstanding read.

Ooh, and how could I ever forget not to comment on the cover is a blasted sin. Take a look at those hands! For goodness sake, they’re Max’s hands. To say I’m lost for words isn’t in it! The quotes. I’d highlighted many and tried my best not to let on which was a difficult task.

King of Wall Street by Louise Bay is a stand-alone romance. It is absolutely awesome in all its angst, affection, mis-interpretations, harsh judgement, and overall hopeful outlook.

Harper has done nothing but dream about working for Max King for years. It has been her only goal she's strived toward and when she lands a job there she is over the moon. That is, until Max King himself is obnoxious and rude towards her and generally makes her job awkward and uncomfortable.

Max keeps his home life and work life separate. Like, you could sharpen a knife on the edge he has between them, until Harper Jayne starts working for him and he cannot stop imagining her in all kinds of frustratingly sensual positions doing unspeakable things with him and to him. He resents her, somewhat, for beginning to blur the line that separates his two lives.

This book was wonderful. The pacing was fabulous, the characters were whole and flawed. From Max's relationship with his daughter and sisters, to Harper's relationship, or lack thereof, with her father, it just kept you fully engaged throughout the entire story. Louise Bay is an absolute must read author for me and her work. while always fabulous, does nothing but get better with each new story.