: The secondary characters, particularly their best friends Grayson and Carla , are highly regarded by readers and go on to feature in their own story, Sexy Bastard . Key Themes & Tropes
The story follows , a wealthy, arrogant property developer who lives by a strict set of rules to avoid emotional attachment—no kissing, no last names, and never bringing a woman to his home. His life is upended by a "meet cute" involving a lost jelly donut and a chance encounter at a nightclub with Emma , a child psychologist who is just as guarded as he is. Despite their mutual reluctance to lower their walls, their immediate and intense chemistry forces them to confront the baggage of their pasts. Character Dynamics Bossy Bastard by J.L. Perry
REVIEW: 'Bossy Bastard' by J.L. Perry (Cocky Hero Club) * Published: 14th June 2020. * Publisher: Cocky Hero Club. * Pages: 424. * WordPress.com Reviews - Bossy Bastard: A Hero Club Novel | The StoryGraph : The secondary characters, particularly their best friends
: Readers should be aware that the book includes themes of bullying, self-harm, and eating disorders , which may serve as triggers for some. REVIEW: 'Bossy Bastard' by J.L. Perry (Cocky Hero Club) Despite their mutual reluctance to lower their walls,
: The romance is built on heavy "push and pull" as both characters struggle with their insecurities and past traumas.