Honeymoon with the Boss

by Jessica Hart

Book Overview

Top tycoon Tom Maddison is used to calling the shots--until his convenient marriage falls through. But rather than waste his honeymoon, he'll take his boardroom to the beach and bring his oh-so-sensible secretary, Imogen, on a tropical business trip Imogen's always fancied Tom, but knows he sees her as superefficient...not sexy Yet on idyllic Coconut Island the white sand and inviting turquoise lagoons are weaving their magic....

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373175906
• ISBN13: 9780373175901
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Harlequin Presents
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

Honeymoon with the Boss

I been looking forward to reading this book and this series of Escape Around The World. And I enjoy the story the characters are telling me too.

Light joyous romance to lift the spirits

Imogen Hobbs can't help dream about her new handsome boss. Tom Maddison may be all business, but with his looks, even his efficient secretary can't deny his charm. Imagine her surprise when he assigns her the task of planning the honeymoon for his upcoming marriage! When the wedding falls apart at the last minute, sensible Tom can't see wasting all that money. Instead, why not use the opportunity to plunge himself even further into his work? Tom heads to the remote Coconut Island with his sensible secretary with the intent on hunkering down to work without distractions. Once there, both Imogen and Tom find the distractions of this tropical business trip a bit more than they ever imagined. But can this momentary paradise become something more than just a fleeting moment under the sun? Though efficient in her job, Imogen Hobbs is a free spirit. Vibrant, young and adventurous, she just is not ready to settle down into a career at this point in her life. Her boss Tom is practical and a workaholic. He would rather do a business deal than plan his own wedding. Will Imogen be able break through his no-nonsense exterior? Even more importantly, will Tom be able to unlock her deepest desire, a desire once lost and which she thinks is now impossible to find? Will Imogen and Tom discover that life is better with one another than alone? HONEYMOON WITH THE BOSS is classic Jessica Hart through and through, from front page to the last. Jessica Hart brings two seemingly opposites together and lets the fun begin. Fans will enjoy the dialogue as the two characters learn about each other, sharing light whimsical moments and the deeper desires of their hearts. The chemistry between Imogen and Tom, strong but kept hidden from one another, breaks forth in a memorable moment of laughter. Jessica Hart perfectly captures the spontaneity and unexpected, fun moments of love growing in the heart. HONEYMOON WITH THE BOSS is a light, joyous romance to life the spirits. With its lush tropical setting, HONEYMOON WITH THE BOSS is a perfect romance to inspire a reader's summer imagination. Unlike my visions of the typical tropical holiday, their excursion is a true fantasy without all the tourists and tourist traps --- but how much of a fantasy will this vacation be for a boss and his assistant who had no plans for romance together? Jessica Hart turns that question into fantasy, laughter and fun in a romance that reaches the depths of her characters' hearts. COURTESY OF BOOK ILLUMINATIONS

5 blue ribbons from Romance Junkies

CEO of Collocom Tom Maddison has earned his reputation as `Iceman' thanks to his unemotional business decisions. Unfortunately his cold attitude seems to apply to all facets of his life. Tom's decided that it's time to marry and he's left love out of the equation. His potential wife is beautiful, successful, and undemanding. Julia's perfect for him - or so he thinks. Imogene is Tom's temporary personal assistant. She's efficient, confident and utterly in love with Tom. Imogene is a romantic and believes in love and happily ever after. She'd once been in love and had her heart broken but she knows what she wants in a relationship and isn't willing to settle for anything less. Imogene may only be Tom's temporary PA but the news that he's getting married and expects her to help with a wedding that's only three weeks away is stunning - especially since she wasn't even aware he was seriously dating. What's even more shocking is his emotional detachment in the wedding plans and lack of concern about the honeymoon. He actually consults Imogene on her ideal honeymoon location and has her arrange it for him and his future wife. When Julia cries off at the last moment, Tom isn't heartbroken but he's a man unaccustomed to failure of any kind and this is a public humiliation he finds unacceptable. Since the arrangements have already been made at the exclusive resort and getting a refund nearly impossible, Tom suggests Imogene accompany him. He intends to work while he's there so it won't be a romantic getaway. Once they're on the exclusive island, Imogene succumbs to the peacefulness of the area and thoroughly enjoys the experience. Tom finds it difficult to relax and as usual buries himself in work but concentrating with visions of Imogene in a bathing suit in his head proves to be extremely difficult. He's only viewed Imogene as an employee before but now in this romantic setting he's seeing her in an entirely different light and can't help but desire her. Imogene and Tom have vastly different views on life and love and they openly discuss their opinions and the reasons for them. Despite their differences there's an undeniable attraction that they decide to act on during their time together on the island. Will it really be possible for their relationship to return to boss/employee once they return to London? How will Tom respond when Imogene follows through with her plans to leave Collocom to travel the world? Women often fantasize about exotic locations as the ideal spot for a honeymoon and HONEYMOON WITH THE BOSS fulfills that desire - with a twist. Imogene and Tom are very different and may have never come together if it wasn't for the time they spend on this exclusive island. It takes Imogene's caring personality and her willingness to share her feelings with Tom to get him to reevaluate his own life and how people see him. Jessica Hart allows readers to join Tom and Imogene on their romantic island experience and follow alo