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Double Standards

Judith McNaught

First published 1985 · 396 pages

A glittering, high-stakes dance of workplace tension, hidden secrets, and explosive vintage romance angst.

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What it feels like

Reading this classic romance feels like stepping into a glittering, high-stakes boardroom where every glance is loaded with simmering tension. The mood is intensely passionate and delightfully dramatic, driven by a brisk pace that sweeps you up in a whirlwind of hidden identities and irresistible attraction. The prose is lush and emotionally charged, leaning into the era's signature blend of ruthless corporate titans and spirited heroines who refuse to back down. It is a story defined by its emotional whiplash, moving from guarded banter to explosive, angsty confrontations over broken trust. This is the perfect escape for readers who crave vintage romance tropes, workplace power struggles, and the deeply satisfying payoff of a fiercely guarded heart finally surrendering to love.

Mood
  • glamorous
  • tense
  • swoony
  • angsty
Tone
  • dramatic
  • passionate
  • intense
  • earnest
Pace
brisk
Themes
workplace power dynamics · hidden identities · vulnerability of trust · irresistible attraction · forgiveness
The writing
Lush, emotionally charged, and dialogue-heavy, characteristic of classic 1980s romance.
The arc
Moves from guarded deception and simmering workplace tension to explosive passion and hard-won forgiveness.
Who it's for
Fans of vintage, high-angst romance who love a ruthless-but-redeemable billionaire and a spirited heroine with a secret.
Content notes
  • workplace power imbalance
  • deception
  • dated gender dynamics

About the book

In the exclusive, glittering world of business superstars, Nick Sinclair was a legend...

The ruggedly handsome president of Global Industries handled his business the way he handled his women -- with charm, daring and ruthless self-control. A man used to the very best, Nick hired Lauren Danner, and assumed the proud beauty would soon be another easy conquest. But Lauren's flashing wit and rare spirit dazzled him -- and slowly, against his will, he was intrigued, challenged -- and in love.

Yet Lauren was living a lie, a charade that became more dangerous with every passing moment. Trapped in a web of deceit, she fought her growing love for Nick. Her secret could destroy his fragile trust -- and the promise of life with the most compelling man she had ever met!

Description from Open Library.

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