Bad Boss

About This Audiobook

Stella Rhys delivers a deliciously sharp romantic comedy with *Bad Boss*, a novel that thrives on the tension between ambition and desire. Our heroine, a meticulously planned workaholic, finds her carefully constructed life upended when a chance encounter in a malfunctioning elevator with Julian Hoult—charismatic, infuriating, and undeniably magnetic—spirals into an unexpected entanglement. Rhys crafts a modern rom-com that’s brimming with wit, steamy chemistry, and the kind of flawed, high-powered characters who feel just real enough to be lurking in your own workplace. The storytelling is snappy, the pacing relentless, and the stakes feel personal, thanks to a protagonist who must confront the chaos of her carefully ordered existence. This isn’t just a love story; it’s a rebellion against perfectionism, wrapped in the gloss of office politics and the grit of self-discovery. If you’ve ever daydreamed about throwing caution to the wind—or at least into the walls of a dark, cramped elevator—this is your book.

The audiobook experience elevates the story further, thanks to the stellar performances of John Masterson and Cassandra Myles. Masterson’s velvety baritone lends Julian an effortless charm, his inflections nailing the balance between arrogance and vulnerability. Myles, meanwhile, steals scenes as the protagonist, her delivery crackling with dry humor and the quiet frustration of someone who’s always been in control—until now. The production is crisp, the pacing tight, and the chemistry between the narrators palpable. Rhys’s clever dialogue shines in audio, making this a case study in how the right narration can turn a good book into a must-listen.