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Business Engagement

Jessica Steele

284 pages

A classic boardroom battle of wits where professional irritation inevitably melts into undeniable attraction.

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What it feels like

Reading this book feels like stepping into a nostalgic time capsule of 90s category romance, where the boardroom is merely a stage for crackling romantic tension. The pace is brisk and dialogue-heavy, pulling you through a delightful gauntlet of snappy banter, stubborn pride, and simmering attraction. It captures that specific, comforting mood of a classic enemies-to-lovers dynamic, where every glare across a mahogany desk masks a growing, undeniable fascination. The prose is straightforward and unpretentious, focusing entirely on the emotional tug-of-war between two strong-willed professionals. It is a perfect, lighthearted escape for readers who love the vintage charm of a feisty heroine going toe-to-toe with an arrogant boss, ultimately finding that their fiercest rival is their perfect match.

Mood
  • crackling
  • lighthearted
  • romantic
Tone
  • spirited
  • dramatic
  • playful
  • wry
Pace
brisk
Themes
workplace rivalry · enemies to lovers · family duty · irresistible attraction
The writing
Straightforward and dialogue-driven, leaning heavily into the internal romantic angst and snappy banter characteristic of vintage category romance.
The arc
Moves from bristling defensiveness and mutual irritation to grudging respect and a swoony surrender to love.
Who it's for
Readers who crave the nostalgic comfort of a classic 90s Harlequin romance featuring a feisty heroine and an arrogant-but-smitten boss.
Content notes
  • workplace power dynamics
  • dated gender attitudes

About the book

The best of enemies!

Carter Hamilton didn't approve of women in the boardroom--especially not redheads who gave as good as they got!

Ashlyn Ainsworth certainly didn't want a directorship with Carter Hamilton's company. But, for her family's sake, she would have to grin and bear it.

So it was hardly surprising that, from the first, Ashlyn and Carter just didn't get along. But in spite of warning her not to flirt with her male colleagues, Carter developed a grudging admiration of Ashlyn's PR skills. Ashlyn, for her part, couldn't deny Carter's skills with women. The man was unbearable to work with, too attractive to ignore.

Oh, no! Falling in love with Carter hadn't been part of Ashlyn's agenda...!

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