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Designed for Disaster

A Grumpy Sunshine Billionaire Boss Romance (Manhattan Bossholes, Book 3)

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Designed for Disaster

By: Leslie North
Narrated by: Chloe Ryan, Sebastian Grove
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First, Coffeezilla torpedoes my career as a barista.
Then he dangles my dream job like a carrot on a stick.
So what do I do? Make a deal with the devil.

I learned the hard way: trust no one.
That’s why I’m stuck serving lattes in the first place.
Then Trent Saunders, aka Satan, waltzes in.

Mr. Hot Shot is too busy barking into his phone to stop and read.
Is it my fault he missed the big DO NOT USE sign on the table?
OK, maybe I shouldn’t have laughed when he spilled coffee all over himself.
But he deserved it.

And for that the Table Tyrant got me fired!
At least I got the last word. Or so I thought…

Because it turns out, this gorgeous grump is the answer to my professional prayers.
He wants me to design high-end furniture for his grandmother.
A sweet old woman who mistakes me for his girlfriend.

And does this genius bosshole correct her?
No! He asks me to play along!
Which means I’m stuck fake dating a man I loathe.

What’s even more annoying? He might not be a total villain.
He’s actually kind of sweet. Sometimes.
But I’m not about to fall for his whole “good guy’ routine.

I mean, what kind of a woman would I be if I fell for a bosshole?

Designed for Disaster is a laugh-out-loud billionaire bosshole rom-com brimming with enemies-to-lovers tension, fake dating antics, and grumpy-sunshine vibes. With sizzling chemistry, sharp banter, and plenty of heart, this story is as addictive as your favorite latte—steamy, bold, and impossible to put down!

©2025 Relay Publishing (P)2025 Relay Publishing
Contemporary Romantic Comedy Heartfelt

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Another great story from Leslie North in the Manhattan Bossholes series,Designed for Disaster is Trent and Natasha's enemies to lovers/workplace/Fake relationship romance.
The first impressions of one another is not a good one..Trent gets Natasha fired from her Barista job,so Natasha thinks he is an Asshole and Trent thinks that Natasha is rude and has a smart mouth.
Natasha's passion is not being a Barista,she loves designing furniture and that is what she does around her other jobs.
This is were she gets an e-mail by a customer to make some furniture,little did she know that the customer is Trent and the furniture is for his grandmother.
Trent is CEO for Saunders furniture his families company,he is the grandson of Nana Dee who is sick.
So when Natasha goes to meet her new client she is more than shocked and angry to see Trent...she wants to refuse the job.
But the furniture is for Nana Dee who is very sick and she can't say no,even when Trent asks her to be his fake girlfriend to keep Nana Dee happy.
This is when Natasha gets the opportunity of lifetime and she starts working for Saunders Furniture.
There is an attraction between them that can't be denied and as they get to know one another,they discover that they actually like eachother...So when they cross that line and get intimate it is passionate and steamy...and a hot affair continues between them.
But an unexpected threat that I didn't even guess could rip their new romance to pieces.
Trent is grumpy but we do see a softer side to him,he has issues with his parents and finds it hard to trust people.
Natasha on the other hand is very very independent she has no family her parents died and she has been alone ever since...She is very family orientated but is also afraid of letting people into her life in fear they will let her down.
This book is a little bit more emotional then the 2 books previous to this one,for me it was anyway..I found myself with tears in my eyes when I was listening to a heartbreaking scene between Nana Dee and Trent.
Narration was Wonderful by Chloe Ryan and Sebastian Grove they were so Amazing telling this story and portraying the characters.I enjoyed listening to them.
Designed For Disaster by Leslie North is a funny,sweet,steamy and emotional story that I loved listening to.
Excellent.
5 Stars

fantastic enemies to lovers.

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This is such a great listen. I was hooked right from the start. Y'all are gonna love it. Awesome characters, entertaining storyline, and I really enjoyed the ending. So good. Enjoy.

Great listen.

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After losing her job because of Coffeezilla, the man who got her fired, she never expected to find herself designing a piece of furniture for his grandmother nor fake dating him. As their chemistry sizzles, they work well together, but Trent has trust issues and it will take something special to get himself out of the mess he creates when his mother decides to get involved and ruin his relationship because of her ambition. Drama, betrayal and angst abound in this beautifully written story. I love how feisty Natasha is and how she stands up to Trent as well as seeing the Lost Boys and their continued input and support for each other and Trent's grandmother. Another masterpiece from Leslie that had me chuckling in places as well as wanting to shout at Trent in others and I loved the narration by Chloe Ryan and Sebastian Grove. I have really enjoyed this series.

Designed For Disaster

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This is the third book in the Manhattan Bossholes series — a fun billionaire romance filled with charm and humor. Natasha and Trent’s enemies-to-lovers romance is another great addition to the series. Trent is handsome and grumpy, while Natasha is smart and full of sunshine — total opposites who complement each other perfectly. I loved their witty banter and the lighthearted tone throughout. It was also a pleasure to revisit characters from previous books. Nana, in particular, is a standout! She’s fiery, loyal, and fiercely protective of her “lost boys.” Chloe Ryan and Sebastian Grove did a fantastic job bringing this story to life with their engaging narration. I truly enjoyed it. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Enemies-to-lovers and fake dating romance!

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Natasha and Trent are two very driven people. When they meet there are sparks and coffee flying. I Loved this story and the characters involved. The plot held my attention, and catching up with the characters from the previous books.
The narration is perfect

Saraki meets stubborn

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