SYNOPSIS
Reese
He's my boss, and I know I shouldn't, but I just want to follow his every order.
One bad breakup in college and I've had bad luck in love ever since.
In an act of desperation, I say yes to a date with my supervisor.
But my luck gets worse when he tries to put his unwanted hands on me.
In return, I'm about to put the heel of my shoe through his foot.
Then the CEO of the company, a handsome as hell billionaire, comes to my rescue.
Kane is everything I have ever wished for: tall, muscular and demanding.
He'll fulfill every dirty fantasy I have, as long as I call him sir.
Can I be a good office pet for him? Or will he push me to my limits?
Is my luck about to change for the better, or run out forever?
Kane
I saved her from him and now I want her for myself.
Reese thinks it's a coincidence that I came to her aid.
But I've had my eye on her curves since she first started working for me.
Now she owes me a favor in return.
I want her to be my office pet and follow all my rules.
Such as the one where she's over my knee, so I can spank her.
Or on top of my desk, so I can tie her up.
Or under it, and on her knees for me.
I just have to remember the one cardinal rule of my own.
No falling in love. Or else all bets are off.
Office Pet is a full length standalone novel. Jamie Knight promises to always bring you a happy ever after filled with plenty of heat. And never any cheating or cliffhangers!
READING EXPERIENCE
I'm honestly not sure how I feel about this book. There are several things that just don't sit right with me, and the more I think about them, the more frustrated I get.
First, the part about the signed NDA arranged by Melissa, the PA, in the office. Why is Melissa the one explaining everything to Reese? That scene was downright nauseating. It made me cringe and completely killed the vibe. I thought Kane should be the one to explain everything before it became official. He knows this so-called “business transaction” could potentially turn into a real relationship—just like what happened with Sadie. So why couldn’t he take five minutes to walk Reese through the terms himself? It felt like Kane was belittling Reese, treating her more like an employee than a partner. And Reese just going along with it? Who does that?
Then there’s the scene where Kane gets annoyed because Reese didn’t want Melissa seeing the private video she made for him. Really?! That’s so messed up. Who, in their right mind, would be okay with a third party viewing something that intimate and personal? Red flag!
Linda’s attitude was also weird. She just warms up to Reese because Kane says so? That’s not how work dynamics—or human relationships—function. Or maybe it’s just me?
Then there’s the beach house scene... just wow. Kane brings Reese there without telling her she’ll be exhibited in front of others, and he expects her to just “trust” him? It didn’t feel consensual at all. She clearly went along with it because she wanted to stay with him—not because she was genuinely okay with it. That dynamic was incredibly uncomfortable. Another red flag. Not to mention the "test" part. Honestly, it made me feel sick.
And doing it for the first time bare? That’s not romantic—that’s reckless. Red flag again.
Then there’s the whole “find the key to the locked door” situation. It’s locked for a reason. And Reese snooping around Kane’s office and opening drawers? That’s a major boundary violation. Privacy matters. She even says she’ll leave and lock the door before Kane returns, as if that makes it acceptable. Spoiler: it doesn’t. That’s not some cute, quirky moment—it’s a serious breach of trust.
And don’t even get me started on the “falling in love” angle. Let’s be honest—it was lust at first sight.
Kane claiming no one could find Reese for three weeks—are you serious? One of the most powerful, well-connected men in the business world can’t locate a civilian in weeks? H.A.H.A. That might be the most ridiculous plot point in the whole book.
This is honestly one of the most illogical and frustrating books I’ve read recently. The entire story defies common sense. Who, in their right mind, goes back to a man who falsely accuses her like that? Where is Reese’s self-respect? And as for Kane—he’s a controlling, egotistical man-child dressed up as a romantic lead.
It honestly felt like the author didn’t even try to organize the plot—it’s messy, inconsistent, and emotionally chaotic. Everything is so aggravating!
Even so, I will give credit where it’s due: the safe word concept was actually brilliant. Choosing something that wouldn’t be accidentally said but still clearly communicates a hard limit? That was smart and well-executed. And I genuinely appreciated the inclusion of animal shelter advocacy—it was a thoughtful and positive message in an otherwise confusing narrative.
Moreover, this book inadvertently reinforces a vital truth: no relationship—no matter how tempting or intense—is worth compromising your personal safety, dignity, or boundaries for. If trust isn't mutual and consent isn't clear, it's not love. It's control.
That said, my favorite quote from the book is:
“I don’t ever want you to feel like you have to cover up. No one is as beautiful as you, Reese.”
RATINGS
Hero rating: 1
Heroine rating: 1
Sex scenes rating: 2
Sex scenes frequency: 2
Storyline concept rating: 1
Storytelling skills rating: 1
Story ending rating: 1
Overall rating: 1★
Would I recommend this book: No
Would I re-read this book: No
Would I read future books by this author: Maybe
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