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An Indecent Proposition
286 pages
A high-stakes battle of wills where ruthless ambition collides with unyielding integrity in a haze of undeniable chemistry.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a glittering, high-stakes arena where every glance is loaded with power and desire. It delivers a brisk, indulgent experience built on the classic push-and-pull of category romance. The atmosphere is thick with simmering tension, contrasting the cold, ruthless world of corporate acquisitions with the fiery, unpredictable nature of human attraction. The prose is breathless and emotionally charged, keeping the focus tightly on the internal longing and sharp banter between a hardened, cynical hero and a fiercely principled heroine. It is a deeply satisfying, unapologetically dramatic read that perfectly executes the delicious crumbling of a powerful man's defenses, delighting anyone who craves intense, angsty romances with a heavy dose of boardroom glamour.
- Mood
- sizzling
- high-stakes
- glamorous
- charged
- Tone
- intense
- melodramatic
- passionate
- angsty
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- power dynamics · healing from past trauma · irresistible attraction · the price of loyalty · vulnerability versus control
- The writing
- Breathless and emotionally charged, focusing heavily on sensory details, internal longing, and sharp dialogue.
- The arc
- Moves from a tense, transactional battle of wills to a vulnerable, all-consuming surrender.
- Who it's for
- Readers who devour classic, high-angst billionaire romances featuring ruthless alpha heroes and the fiercely competent women who bring them to their knees.
Content notes
- past child abuse (recounted)
- explicit sexual content
- workplace power imbalances
About the book
"Zander Kargas developed his drive to succeed first from his father's cruel fists, then from living on the streets. He's fought for everything, and few challenges remain...or so he thinks!
Charlotte Edwards is the best secretary Zander has ever had the pleasure of dealing with, and the only woman to fire his blood in a long time. But she works for his bitter rival....
Zander, assuming he can acquire her the way he does with most things, reaches for his wallet -- except, Charlotte can't be bought. So Zander must entice her...beginning with a very indecent proposition!"--Publisher
Description from Open Library.
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