Scoring the Boss

About This Audiobook

Kristin Lee’s *Scoring the Boss* isn’t just another workplace romance—it’s a razor-sharp, slow-burn duel between two hyper-competent professionals who’ve spent years pretending they don’t notice each other. The tension isn’t just sexual; it’s *professional*, a high-stakes game of contract negotiations and unspoken attraction where every glance across the conference table feels like a power play. What sets this apart is the refusal to soften its leads: she’s a stats-obsessed realist, he’s a ruthless negotiator, and their chemistry simmers in the margins of boardroom battles and late-night takeout.

The dual narration by CJ Bloom and Lee Samuels elevates the audiobook into something electric. Bloom delivers the heroine’s dry wit with a precision that makes her internal monologues *land*—you’ll laugh at her exasperation, then wince at her vulnerability. Samuels, meanwhile, gives the hero a gravelly confidence that never tips into arrogance, his performance layered with the kind of restrained intensity that makes you lean in. The production is seamless, with a pacing that mirrors the story’s push-and-pull: clipped and efficient in the office scenes, then deliciously unspooling in the private moments. This isn’t background listening—it’s a masterclass in audiobook chemistry."

"review": "I’ll admit, I rolled my eyes at the ‘boss/employee’ premise—until the first chapter proved this was anything but cliché. *Scoring the Boss* thrives on its refusal to make its leads *nice*. The heroine, a financial analyst with a spreadsheet where her heart should be, isn’t here to be won over with grand gestures; she’s here to *outmaneuver* the hero, a sports agent who’s used to getting his way. Their banter isn’t cute—it’s *combative*, a verbal fencing match where every compliment feels like a trap. And when the tension finally snaps? It’s earned, messy, and so satisfying you’ll rewind just to hear it again.

The narration is a huge part of why this works. CJ Bloom’s delivery of the heroine’s sarcasm is *perfection*—she makes lines like *“I don’t do feelings, I do amortization schedules”* sound like a mic drop. Lee Samuels, though, is the surprise standout. He doesn’t just *read* the hero’s lines; he *embodies* the swagger of a man who’s used to closing deals, then lets the cracks show when he’s off-balance. My only critique? The middle act drags slightly with a subplot about a rival agent that feels unnecessary—this story shines brightest when it’s just the two of them, verbally sparring or finally giving in. And the production could’ve used a touch more dynamic range; some of the quieter scenes get lost if you’re listening in a noisy space. But those are quibbles. This is a romance for people who like their passion *and* their protagonists with an edge."

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"enemies-to-lovers office romance