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Mistress by agreement
In Love With Her Boss (Presents)
192 pages
A classic, high-drama battle of wills where a ruthless business proposition collides with undeniable, breathless attraction.
What it feels like
This vintage category romance delivers the exact brand of high-stakes, breathless escapism that fans of the genre crave. The pace is brisk, pulling the reader through a classic battle of wills between an unapologetically dominant tycoon and a fiercely resistant heroine. The atmosphere is thick with dramatic tension and the thrill of the chase, leaning into the melodramatic but deeply satisfying tropes of workplace power imbalances and indecent proposals. The prose is straightforward yet emotionally heightened, capturing every flutter of outrage and spark of undeniable attraction. It is a perfect, nostalgic read for those who delight in the intense, swoony dynamics of a stubborn woman finally surrendering to a man who refuses to lose, complete with a touch of quirky, real-world baggage.
- Mood
- escapist
- tension-filled
- dramatic
- Tone
- melodramatic
- earnest
- intense
- swoony
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- workplace power dynamics · the thrill of the chase · irresistible attraction · mixing business with pleasure · overcoming emotional baggage
- The writing
- Straightforward and emotionally heightened, leaning heavily into the breathless internal monologues typical of vintage category romance.
- The arc
- Moves from outraged resistance and professional boundaries to intense surrender and emotional vulnerability.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic Harlequin Presents who love an unapologetic alpha hero, a stubborn heroine, and the high-drama trope of a business deal turning into a passionate affair.
Content notes
- workplace power imbalance
- vintage romance tropes
- mild injury
About the book
From the moment tycoon Kingsley Ward walks into Rosie's office, she recognizes the sexual invitation in his eyes. But when they sign a business agreement and Kingsley makes it clear he wants Rosie as part of the deal, she's outraged! Kingsley's initial purpose had been business–not pleasure. But Rosie is beautiful and, unbelievably, she seems immune to his charms! Kingsley decides he'll pursue her until he wins her as his mistress...and he's never lost a deal yet!
Sweet but some baggage.
Without help, not sure it is possible to get out of a tub full of water with a foot cast on. let alone getting back into said bath with a cast on the foot. Please, I need instructions with diagrams.
Description from Open Library.
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