by Crystal Monroe is a contemporary steamy office romance that follows the "surprise pregnancy" and "grumpy boss" tropes. Published on December 26, 2022, it is the seventh standalone installment in the Bosses and Babies series. Plot Summary
A core plot point where Rose discovers her "time of the month never comes" following their secret trysts. Boss Me Baby by Crystal Monroe
The story centers on (initially introduced to Griffin as "Lily"), a woman burdened with heavy personal responsibilities, including caring for her mother who has multiple sclerosis. After a passionate one-night stand with a man she knows only as a "tattooed surfer," Rose discovers the next morning that he is actually Griffin , her new "grumpy" boss. by Crystal Monroe is a contemporary steamy office
Griffin is a career-focused man who typically avoids deep connections, preferring no-strings-attached encounters. Despite a strict "no workplace romance" policy, the two begin a secret, on-again-off-again affair. The dynamic shifts dramatically when Rose discovers she is pregnant. The story centers on (initially introduced to Griffin
The "good girl" female lead who had to sacrifice college to care for her mother. She is described as desperate to stay afloat financially, making her job as Griffin's Executive Assistant (EA) critical.
The "bad boy" boss with "naughty blue eyes" and a cold heart that Rose eventually pierces. He is depicted as a man who loves his job and is initially resistant to a serious relationship. Thematic Elements & Tropes
The classic friction of a demanding boss paired with a hardworking employee, compounded by the forbidden nature of their relationship due to company rules.