: Mr. Prince immediately identifies Gwen as his "mate" and moves to claim her.

The novella centers on , an assistant who desperately needs her job to pay for a family member's medical expenses. She finds herself working for Mr. Prince (Xander), a billionaire alpha male who is as intimidating as he is attractive. The plot follows a "cat and mouse" dynamic where:

in the "steamy short story" genre (e.g., Alexa Riley) Beauty and the Boss by Ashlyn Evers | Goodreads

is drawn to him but must navigate his intense, sometimes frightening demands.

: Common in dark/erotic romance, the author's note specifically mentions this element.

: Mirrors characters like Belle, the Beast, and Gaston in a contemporary office environment. Content Notes This book is intended for mature audiences and includes: Explicit Sex : Detailed erotic scenes.