Handling the Boss: A Grumpy Sunshine Billionaire Boss Romance (The Ashford Brothers Book 1)

A vacation fling takes an unexpected turn when the narrator encounters Harrison Ashford again at an airport lounge. Ashford is a billionaire CEO of an aviation empire who disappeared the morning after their night together. Now his company faces a crisis after he publicly criticized pop star Scarlett Rush, causing significant financial and reputational damage. The narrator is a crisis PR strategist hired to manage the fallout. Despite their history—and Ashford's previous avoidance—they must work closely together on damage control, including extended time on private flights. Ashford is characterized by sharp wit and emotional distance, yet the narrator finds their professional boundaries increasingly difficult to maintain. As the narrator works to repair Ashford's reputation, they begin to question why he disappeared after their initial encounter. The closer they work together, the more they suspect there may be deeper reasons behind his behavior. The narrator struggles with their growing feelings while trying to keep their relationship professional, aware that any personal involvement could become its own scandal.