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Grace Ellington finds herself unemployed after losing her job. When her friend calls her to tell her about a secretary position that opened up, Grace is overjoyed. However, her excitement turns to shock when she realizes the man who is supposed to interview her, is the same man that caught her attention at the club a night ago.
Elijah Russell is a man who has a reputation for being distant and cold, who doesn't talk when it's not needed. When he sees Grace in his office, a wave of panic washes over him. Since their encounter at the club, the woman has been constantly on his mind. However, Elijah is determined not to let himself develop feelings for her. He plans to distance himself as much as possible and guard his heart against any emotional attachment.
But is it possible to achieve that when Grace is always tempting him?
When yet another curveball puts Andy and Lex's relationship into serious jeopardy, the stakes become higher than they've ever been, forcing the couple to fight not only for their love but also for their lives.
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Life seems hell-bent on keeping Andy Walker from the man she loves. So, when Lex's mysterious past lands him in a new nightmare, she's determined to do whatever it takes to save him. But as disagreements and fear threaten the bond that ties them together, their love is tested like never before. Forced to make a risky call, Andy finds a whole new danger suddenly at their heels. On the run for their lives, they quickly learn trust and forgiveness may be the only thing that can truly save them. Even as old secrets, new enemies and endless danger surround them, one thing is for certain: they're in this together. Loving each other will never be a mistake, but it might be their downfall.
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Previously a Paid Story. Shortlisted for the Wattys 2022.
Book 1 in the Binary Hearts Series. Cannot be read as a standalone.
Previously titled Beyond the Lines.
Content Warning: This story involves themes and imagery of violence and assault, including the sexual assault and murder of a periphery character.
As it turns out, the man Andy fell in love with is more of a mystery than she first thought. When they give their relationship another chance, it's not long before Lex's secrets begin to unravel, threatening their happily ever after.
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Heartbroken and miserable, Andrea is trying to get over the man she thought was the love of her life. Seeing Lex at work nearly every day makes it impossible to heal, but the idea of never seeing him again is even worse. Just when she thinks there's no hope of mending their relationship, things take an unexpected turn. Life keeps pushing them together and neither of them has the strength to fight their feelings, even if they know it won't be easy. As complications get in their way, their resolve to find happiness together is tested. Andrea wants to believe a love this deep can survive anything, but can things really work out given how different the two are?
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Previously a Paid Story. Shortlisted for the Wattys 2022.
[[Word count: 250,000 - 300,000]]
Book 1 in the Binary Hearts Series. Cannot be read as a standalone.
Previously titled Below the Lines.
When Andy starts a complex and steamy love affair with her new boss, she discovers there's more to his arrogant facade than she originally thought.
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Having secured her dream job at Kelex, a company she's long admired, Andrea "Andy" Walker is more than ready for the next phase of her life. Her career is taking off, she loves her new city, and her colleagues have welcomed her with open arms - including sweet, boyfriend-material Oliver. Everything is perfect, except for her new boss, whose sole purpose seems to be getting under her skin. Alexander "Lex" Coleman is cold and arrogant, but also brilliant and movie-star handsome. To Andy's dismay, it isn't long before she finds herself more affected by him than she'd like. Contending with feelings she's never experienced before, Andy knows it's only a matter of time before temptation wins out. She's playing with fire, but maybe Lex is worth the risk of getting burned.
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Previously a Paid Story. Featured in many lists, and with two sequels shortlisted for the Wattys 2022!
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Book 1 in the Binary Hearts Series.
Previously titled Between the Lines.
Typical office girl Jackie hates two men: her boss, Dean, and her persistent stalker, Brian. She could have lived with it, but when Brian's stalking gets worse, Jackie is desperate. Even her friends, George and Dannie, can't do much. The police will not do anything and her boss, the only man who seems to put Brian in his place, makes it sure that he is not interested in his employee's personal struggles. Desperate, Jackie decides to do what she thinks is harmless: use Dean's name to scare Brian away and make him her virtual boyfriend. Toto and the Boys: Jackie is a hilarious tale of lies, friendship and unexpected love.
