
Is it hot?
by Christina Lauren · Beautiful Bastard #1
2013 · 271 pages · Simon and Schuster
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When ambitious intern Chloe Mills discovers that her charming long-distance boss is actually the infuriatingly perfect Bennett Ryan—who makes her blood boil every single day—their carefully maintained professional distance begins to crumble. Bennett is used to getting what he wants, and what he wants is Chloe, consequences be damned, but she's not about to make it easy for him (even if she's tempted). As their verbal sparring matches turn into something far more heated, these two brilliant, stubborn people have to grapple with what they're really risking for a chance at each other. This delicious office romance has all the tension, witty banter, and swoon-worthy moments that'll make you root for them to finally give in.
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Intense tension and electric chemistry—sultry R&B, moody indie pop, and confident hip-hop. Sensual beats meet sharp wit. Think dark desire, power dynamics, and undeniable attraction. Scorching passion wrapped in sophisticated urban sound.
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