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Emily Lawson, a hard‑working office secretary who has always prioritized her grandmother, finds herself at odds with her boss, Barden Cunningham, balancing office politics with personal conflict. After a car accident on the way to submit an urgent report, Emily is forced to spend the night in Barden’s home, turning their professional bickering into an overnight affair. As they navigate workplace tensions and personal desires, their relationship blurs the lines between business and romance.
This story explores the dynamics of a modern office romance, the challenges of maintaining professionalism, and the unexpected entanglements that can arise when work and personal life collide.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jessica Steele
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