Bad Bosses Books in Order
Part ofLiz Fox Books in OrderSee the Bad Bosses books by Liz Fox in order, with quick summaries, reading order, and where to start with these short, steamy workplace romances.
Last updated: July 4, 2026
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Bad Bosses books in publication order
4 books
Rugged Boss
by Liz Fox
2020
Tess takes a much-needed job while her family is struggling, then finds unexpected comfort in rugged company owner Rand. What starts as a chance meeting turns into a boss romance with real emotional weight.
Ruthless Boss
by Liz Fox
2020
Miriam wants more than being Drake Gallagher's assistant, and his refusal to take her ambitions seriously pushes her elsewhere. When jealousy and business rivalry kick in, their office tension finally turns personal.
Shameless Boss
by Liz Fox
2020
A curvy heroine gets tangled up with a boss who never hides what he wants. Fast attraction, workplace tension, and the question of whether shameless confidence can turn into something real drive the story.
Sinful Boss
by Liz Fox
2020
Veterinary student Sloane takes a summer job working for wealthy, difficult Max Hawthorne and expects frustration, not sparks. His sharp edges hide a softer side, but trusting him means risking more than her pride.
Bad Bosses books in chronological order
Rugged Boss
by Liz Fox
2020Bad Bosses, Book 1
Sinful Boss
by Liz Fox
2020Bad Bosses, Book 2
Shameless Boss
by Liz Fox
2020Bad Bosses, Book 3
Ruthless Boss
by Liz Fox
2020Bad Bosses, Book 4
Series background & context
This is one of Liz Fox's workplace-romance corners, and it moves exactly the way that setup promises. The Fox entries, Rugged Boss, Sinful Boss, Shameless Boss, and Ruthless Boss, all pair curvy heroines with powerful men who are used to being in charge and not used to being challenged by their own feelings.
The stories are fast and direct. Jobs, promotions, internships, ambition, and office proximity do a lot of the heavy lifting, while the romance comes from attraction that turns personal before either character is fully ready for it. Fox tends to give the heroines their own practical concerns, money, career goals, family stress, or the need to start over, which keeps these books from feeling like pure fantasy about rich men in nice offices.
The bosses, meanwhile, usually have to learn that wanting someone is the easy part. Respecting her plans, taking her seriously, and showing up when it matters is the real test.
If you like short office romances with alpha energy, quick heat, and heroines who are not content to stay in the background, this series delivers that in a very readable, bingeable way. Each book stands on its own, but together they make a nice run of possessive bosses, workplace sparks, and happy endings.
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