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The Italian billionaire's secretary mistress
288 pages
A classic, steamy office romance where a hidden crush transforms into a glamorous, high-stakes affair.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like indulging in a perfectly crafted, classic category romance. The atmosphere is steeped in the glamorous, high-stakes world of billionaires, contrasting sharply with the relatable, quiet longing of an unrequited office crush. Once the tension breaks, the pace shifts into a brisk, steamy exploration of hidden desires and shifting power dynamics. The prose is accessible and emotionally heightened, focusing heavily on the sensory details of luxury and physical attraction. It delivers exactly the kind of escapist, swoony melodrama that fans of the genre crave. This is a story for readers who love a Cinderella transformation, where a competent but overlooked heroine finally steps into the spotlight and claims both her confidence and her happily-ever-after.
- Mood
- glamorous
- steamy
- tension-filled
- indulgent
- Tone
- melodramatic
- swoony
- earnest
- escapist
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unrequited love realized · workplace power dynamics · hidden desires · Cinderella transformation · wealth and privilege
- The writing
- Accessible, emotionally heightened, and focused on sensory details of luxury and physical attraction.
- The arc
- Moves from quiet, unrequited longing to explosive passion and ultimately to a secure, romantic happily-ever-after.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic, fast-paced category romances featuring alpha billionaires and the competent women who finally catch their eye.
Content notes
- workplace power imbalance
- sexual content
About the book
Some editions in GoodReads gives the wrong synopsis, GoodReads synopsis is for "The Italian's Christmas Secret" also by Sharon Kendrick
Riccardo Castellari has never seen Angie as anything other than his mousy secretary - until she flaunts a silky red dress that hangs on her every curve. Now he doesn't just look once but twice! Angie is helpless to refuse one night of exquisite pleasure with Riccardo. But back at work her cheeks are burning. Mortified she tries to resign. But Riccardo has other ideas - in order to leave Angie must see out her notice as his very personal mistress...
Being the personal secretary to the incredibly handsome, rich Riccardo Castellari is a difficult job--but someone has to do it Yet 27 Angie Patterson's efficiency hides an embarrassing secret: she's been half in love with her boss for years and he's never so much as glanced at her in "that" way....
Angie’s handsome boss casually gives her a new dress to wear to the office Christmas party. The outfit gives her new confidence in herself and Riccardo is surprised to realize that she is much more attractive than he had been aware of.
Connected to other Castellari characters His Enemy's Italian Surrender (Roman Castellari & Kelly Butler) (2025) and sister Floriana Castellari - married to Max in both books
Description from Open Library.
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