Notes from Triada Investment Meeting:
As compiled by Scarlett Evans—executive assistant, grad student, and reluctant admirer of CEO Nick Hart’s snacktastic abs
Well, my fellow corporate drones, it’s another less-than-exciting investor meeting with the executives (Loud Talker, Human Buzzword, Master Delegator). And at the front, CEO Nick Hart, the world’s coldest—and ok, unbelievably sexy—tech badass. The man hasn’t smiled in the history of ever, he runs a tight ship filled with miserable employees, and gosh, he just really does not love feedback. Especially from me.
Development updates, acquisition delays, and…holy hell, why does he keep looking at me? I don’t work for him. I work for his brother. Which is good, because otherwise I’d spend every meeting secretly wondering what actually lies beneath that cool, aloof demeanor. Like, is he an uptight geek in the boardroom…and a sexy-assed freak in the bedroom?
He’d better not find out I’m the one stuffing the company suggestion box. What’s so wrong with a Valentine’s Day Social, anyway? But the fact that my notes are less professional and more entertainment is one seriously dangerous game. Because if he ever found out what I really thought of him, there’d be all kinds of sweet, delicious hell to pay…
Published Date: 8 May 2023
My Review
Nick Hart, a meticulous co-founder of Triada Tech, struggles to retain an assistant. He resorts to borrowing his brother’s assistant, Scarlett, for note-taking. At first, he perceives her as timid, but her candid, witty notes catch his attention. As they collaborate on a Valentine’s Day event, their relationship blossoms.
The novel presents a delightful romance, brimming with witty exchanges, palpable chemistry, and passionate moments. Scarlett’s chapters, alternating in perspective, are particularly sassy and entertaining. Both protagonists exhibit substantial character development, making them endearing to readers.
Scarlett’s unique background as an industrial organizational psychology student adds depth and rationalizes her actions throughout. The plot features a communication mishap, resulting in both hilarious and cringeworthy moments, culminating in a significant gesture by one character in the climax.
My Rating
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