Bossy Hero

Redleg Security, Book 8

De: Jackie Walker

Narrado por: Aiden Snow, Emma Wilder

I fell for Madeline Mason the moment I laid eyes on her fifteen years ago.

But she was the definition of off-limits.

The mother of one of my subordinates in the Rangers. Strike one.

Married. Strike two. Lived in another state. Strike three.

None of that stopped us from desiring each other.

Tragically, it was never the right time for us.

Her life was in near-constant turmoil, and I was building my legacy at Redleg Security.

So I waited for her.

For years, I wished for a someday that I feared would never come.

After she divorced her abusive husband, I hoped our time had arrived.

Then tragedy struck.

I should have moved on.

But a woman like her comes along once in a lifetime.

One night, passion took over. And she was finally mine.

Or so I thought.

Despite our intense feelings, she insists we keep our love a secret.

She’s my everything.

But what am I to her?

Before I can break through her walls, my life turns upside down.

A fight with a dangerous enemy puts her in the crossfire. And a surprise from my past gives her an excuse to run away from her feelings.

As everything unravels, I’m left wondering if I've spent my life loving a woman who will never choose me.

Author's Note: Bossy Hero is not a standalone novel. This is the culmination of the entire Redleg Security saga and is meant to be listened to as part of the series. While you "might" be able to follow along if you listen to this story on its own, it's likely to be somewhat confusing, especially in regards to the suspense plot that's been brewing for several books and the influence of multiple side characters and how they impact the main couple in this story. However, if you're feeling brave, go for it. I'm not the boss of you.

©2025 Jackie Walker (P)2025 Jackie Walker

Such a great audio book

Story 5 stars
Audio 5 stars

Big Al and Maddie’s story is wonderful. The perfect end (for now?) to the Redleg series. It’s full of hurt/comfort, love, suspense, old friends, and all the spice you could hope for. This book spans all the years they’ve known each other and the ups and downs for each of them. This book shows the epic love Big Al has for Maddie and her healing journey to become the person she needs to be to accept his love. This book also covers Big Al’s relationship with his kids, blood or not, and how he works to make those relationships better. This book is epic.

I love the audio! Aiden Snow and Emma Wilder knocked it out of the park. They portrayed all the emotions big and small wonderfully, and they brought life and depth to the characters. They are the perfect voices for Big Al and Maddie. I can not recommend the audio book enough.

Loved this series

I really enjoyed the whole series! Narrators are amazing! Plots and characters were captivating! I loved the humor also!

True Love Waits... and Waits...and Waits...

The story we've all been waiting for. If you've read the other books in the Redleg Security series you know this has a been a long tease. (well played Ms. Walker) If you are just starting Redleg, there's enough backstory you'll be okay. Walker has again created characters that I want as friends. Bossy Hero spends a lot of time in flashback, and its totally worth the trip. This book had me snort laughing and swooning, with many emotions in between. Her struggles parenting her adult children, and insecurities about herself. Her "mom-ing" of the whole Redleg crew warms the heart. As a reader who is closer to Maggie's age, it was very relatable. Big Al is the ultimate silver fox. He is stalwart, grumpy and caring. This couple is infinitely loveable and the story is completely absorbing. Who says hot, steamy, enduring love is only for the young! Aiden Snow and Emma Wilder give fantastic performances as Maddie and Big Al, bringing all the swoons and feels.

Big Al and Maddie 4ever!

Audiobook Review

💙 He falls first
🖤 Touch her and ☠️
🤍 Her son’s boss
💙 Dirty talk
🖤 Found family
🤍 Romcom suspense
💙 Traumatic pasts
🖤 Secret tattoo
🤍 Crocheted socks…🤭

Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Narration: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It can’t be the end, it just CAN’T! My gosh. I love the Redleg Security series SO MUCH! This has been such an incredible journey to be on with the entire team, so it’s fitting that Boss’s story is the final book in the series. After all, Boss started Redleg, so he should end it too. But like not in the literal sense lol, Redleg will carry on, perhaps with those spin offs I know we’re all just dying for! I love that we FINALLY got Boss and Maddie’s backstories, not just with each other, but the struggles they faced individually. All of that was masterfully brought to life by the incomparable Aiden Snow and Emma Wilder. They gave a fantastic performance and whew 😮‍💨 can they bring out that dirty talk!

From the moment Big Al laid eyes on Madeline, he was gone for her. A damsel in distress was like his kryptonite. Maddie had shown up near base all those years ago looking for help from her son Leo, when in reality it was Big Al, Alan, Lancaster would act as her protector instead. From that point on, the feelings between them grew, but time is a fickle bitch. Well, more like Maddie’s husband was a horrific dicknozzle. So it would take what felt like a lifetime, along with a lot of regret, guilt, second, third, and tenth second chances, and many other trials and tribulations, before the two would finally end up together.

With this being the last book in the series, I would not recommend reading it as a standalone. I think you would miss to much information with the backstory and characters, especially when it comes to Lenkov. Plus, this is such a kickass series with some of the BEST characters I’ve ever read, that you don’t want to miss a second of it! Boss and Maddie are such a great couple who have some major past trauma to overcome. How Maddie was able to stay as sweet and caring after all she went through is mind boggling, but having Boss be so supportive and understanding, loving her through and despite everything? GAHHH! OMG I just love them so much! I love too that our beloved Jackie also puts in real life, getting older, stuff. Like, maybe lube is needed, or once you’re on your knees (for no particular reason…) you may just not be able to get back up again without assistance. 😅 The realness mixed in with the fiction is one of the reasons I love her writing so much.

My goodness did I love Aiden Snow as Boss! He made Big Al real in so many ways, it was such a great performance. All the nuances, vibes, emotions, wit, dirty talk, all of it, just narrated to perfection. Not to mention he has the best low tenor 🫠 And then there is Emma Wilder. She did such a bang up job as Madeline! I rave about her male voice, but really everything she does she is extremely skilled at! Maddie is such a battered yet sweet character, and Wilder made that reflection come out in the narration. It pulled at the old heartstrings! Snow and Wilder did. this. book. justice!

Thank you Jackie Walker for having me be part of your ALC team, so that I have the privilege to listen and review this audiobook! This series is one of my favorites of all time and I will recommend it until I’m blue in the face! I hope that everyone listens to this book, but to the entire series. You have created a world like no other, and I’m so thankful you did!

🐴“Tomer Stillman, he makes vanilla seem spicy.”

🍌🍞“Maddie I’ve been waiting for you since the night we met.” “You have? It’s been like, ten years.” “And I’d wait another ten for another kiss like that.”

🐴“I’m fighting for you Maddie, and waiting for you to do the same, just like I’ve been waiting for more than a damn decade. Now quit feeling sorry for yourself and fight.” “You want me to fight for you?” “No, I don’t need you to fight for me because you’ve already had me since the first f***ing night we met.” “I want you to fight for yourself. For your own happiness, for your future, for your f***ing broken heart. That’s what I want you to fight for Maddie. Not for me, fight for yourself.”

🍌🍞“Then f***ing have me.”

🐴“Will it ever get easier?” “I sure hope so, but if it doesn’t I have another suggestion.” “Yeah?” “Start wearing more skirts and every time you think I have ill intent, I’ll prove you wrong with my tongue on your cl**.”

🍌🍞“Spit. On. It. And f*** me hard.”

🐴“Let me eat your decadent p***y for my bedtime snack, don’t make me go to sleep hungry.”

Obsessed

I am obsessed with Big Al and Maddie. They were the perfect end to the redleg security series!