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Brighter Than the Boss (Beach Squad Series Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Marika Ray (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 79 ratings

When a case of mistaken identity leads to a naked make-out session with my hot new employee, I decide to do the sensible thing and stay far, far away to save both our jobs. Trouble is, all the whiskey and women in the world can't burn that memory out of my brain.

She's everything I'm not: a happy, non-swearing, ray of sunshine. She's positively annoying, but I can't deny the burning attraction that sparks every time we're near each other.

When a statewide tsunami warning puts my crew of lifeguards in a life or death emergency, Sunny and I have to set our feelings aside to work closely together. Crazy enough, the tsunami and tenuous job situation are the least of my worries when she starts digging around in my dark past.


Sweet and Steamy: Brighter Than the Boss is the fifth stand alone novel in the Beach Squad series featuring a group of fun and sassy friends who date the hot beach lifeguards in their small coastal town.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07HDSS51M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (September 15, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1726035131
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Marika Ray is a USA Today bestselling author, writing steamy small town RomComs to make your heart explode and bring a smile to your face. All her books come with a money-back guarantee that you’ll laugh at least once with every book.

Marika spends her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking any beach she can find, and making healthy food for her kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and then in health & fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy.

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  • Lisa(New Hampshire)
    5.0 out of 5 stars "You're everything that's light and bright and good in this world."
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2018
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    Sunny couldn’t wait to trade the cold weather of Indiana for the sunny skies and warm weather of California which is why she decided to attend college there and start her career as a lifeguard. The crystal blue ocean called to her and she knew she had made the right decision, even though she missed her parents very much. She was ecstatic about her new position in Huntington Beach and she was glad to be away from the traffic and crowds of Los Angeles, where she previously lived. She wasn’t ready for her dangerously sexy boss, Cain, who interrupted her in the locker room when she was changing into her swimsuit. Oh my gosh!! What had she been thinking? How could she possibly face him again and what if she lost her job over this? Sunny decided to ignore him and concentrate on her job which will be hard because Cain is sex on a stick and hard to resist.

    Cain is very serious about his position at the Huntington Beach Lifeguard Station. He is organized, professional and is always aware of what is going on at the beach. When he barged into the locker room and gazed down at Sunny, time stood still and he thought he was dreaming. She was beautiful, strong and sexy but how could he have possibly known she was his new employee? Women flock to him all the time and he certainly doesn’t need the aggravation of a work romance. Besides, Cain doesn’t do relationships because the ones you love always leave you and he can’t go through that ever again.

    Visiting California is on my bucket list but until then I pretend I am there when I read any of the Beach Squad books by Marika Ray. I can feel the warm breezes and smell the salt air as I walk up and down the beach. Her latest book is full of passion, warmth and understanding between Sunny and Cain and all the women of the Beach Squad. They welcomed her with open arms and were there for her when she needed them.
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  • Nine
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2019
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    Loved.
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  • Jennifer Soppe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Oh great ladies of snark here comes the sun.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2018
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    Sunny, a transfer lifeguard, gets a rude introduction to her new boss, Cain, on her first day. As the story progresses they deal with the fallout from that first meeting, quite a few surprises and eventually turn the corner on having a relationship. During all of this Sunny is welcomed into the crazy ladies of snark known as the Beach Squad, who provide her with a strong support group as she deals with everything. Marika Ray brings a new level of sass to the series with Sunny and draws the reader even further into the lives and loves of the guys and gals of Huntington Beach.
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  • Jennifer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A bright story in the series!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2018
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    Another great story in the Beach Squad series. In Brighter Than the Boss we see Cain, a longtime lifeguard and Sunny, a new to the series lifeguard meet under the most awkward of circumstances. These two are polar opposites but attract to each other in the best of ways. All of this creates an incredible story about finding love with the unexpected.

    I loved every minute of this book along with all of the cameos from the Beach Squad and their significant others.

    Well done!
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  • LeJean
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life is full of tears
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2018
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    This was so well written. Cain transforms from broken to whole and Sunny is his ray of sunshine. Thank you
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  • Paulette
    4.0 out of 5 stars So much more than just a beach book. It brings all the feels!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2018
    Well I got to say the author jumped right in with the heat in the opening chapter. It was good, and funny, and intense, and unexpected.

    Seriously this is more than just a beach romance novel. This is a book that has a really good story. It has depth of characters and opposing sides of how people view life. It depicts why people are the way they are and what motivates them to act and react the way we do. The author took the time to develop an all round story not just a sexy romcom.

    Sunny, comes off in the beginning exactly as her name depicts, but she also has fears, and her own personal stuff going on in life. She is strong willed and doesn’t need protecting except maybe for her heart.
    Cain, is gorgeous, has a colorful appetite and knows what he wants and doesn’t want. He thinks he has it all figured out and doesn’t deviate from his plan. He’s good at job and has his own set of rules. He’s a bit grumpy and has a skewed view on life. However, he’s always there for his friends.
    Together these two create all kinds of friction, good and bad. So why can’t they just avoid each other? Why do they keep getting thrown at each other? Call it fate, call it chemistry. Call it a bad idea. Maybe it is, maybe it isn’t. What it is, is a good story.

    Fortunately, if you’ve read other books from this series you’ll be happy to become reacquainted with the Beach Squad girls and all the fellows you have come to know and love. If this is your first read of this series it’s fine. This book stands on it’s own.

    Besides the heat there are some tense moments and some tender ones. The author delves into some sensitive and heavy issues. It will touch your heart in many ways. You will also get to watch the metamorphosis of these two characters in a realistic way.

    I read this book in one sitting. It’s a fast read. One I think you’ll really enjoy. Can’t wait to see what the author brings us next. I’ll be waiting!
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  • Laura A
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hot lifeguards and Sassy Heroine!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2018
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    Perfect book to hang on to summer. Loved it!
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  • Doug Williamson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A tidal wave of emotions
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018
    The newest, sweetest lifeguard meets the biggest player among the lifeguards. A recipe for disaster and that's before the tsunami...

    This is definitely a story of opposites attract, but that doesn't mean it is easy. Our couple has some tough going ahead to figure out how to bring their opposing world views into something that will work, but they get a little help from mother nature.

    As the latest book in the Beach Squad series, there are a lot of familiar characters for returning readers, but nothing that would frustrate a new reader. This book can definitely stand on its own just fine. Both the story and the characters are well written and relate-able. In the end, we have a fun story with some real romance and a nice HEA.

    Highly recommended

    I received a free ARC for review purposes.
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