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✔︎ Revenge on a Billionaire Boss 💅
✔︎ Enemies to Lovers Banter
✔︎ Workplace Shenanigans
✔︎ Meddling Italian Family
✔︎ Child-free later-in-life romance
✔︎ Characters in their forties (40+)

“You fired me. Today. On my birthday.”

“Technically, the board fired you. I just had the pleasure of witnessing the aftermath.”

I reach for a napkin from a nearby waiter’s tray, who looks like he can’t decide whether to help or run away. “And I have to say, your exit strategies are… memorable.”

Someone in the crowd actually laughs. Probably the same person who said “Oh snap!” earlier. I make a mental note to find them later and either fire them or give them a raise.

Mackenzie crosses her arms. “And what makes you think I’d want to work for the company that just gutted mine?”

“Because you care more about the developers than your pride.” I meet her gaze, champagne be damned. “And because you know that changing things from the inside is more effective than throwing champagne from the outside. Though I have to admit, the champagne made quite a statement.”

Her mouth twitches. Just slightly. But it’s enough.

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This was surprisingly interesting and funny. Written in dual POV, HEA ensured. I enjoyed the main characters being in their mid forties, no kids with focus on career and no regrets in that regard. The banter was witty and the chemistry was undeniable!

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The tension between Mackenzie and Alexander was electric! I couldn’t put this book down. The workplace revenge plot mixed with genuine romance was perfectly balanced. Plus, the Italian family scenes had me laughing out loud.

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Really enjoyed this rom-com! The characters felt real and relatable. My only complaint was one of the side characters who was a bit over the top, but overall a great read for anyone who loves billionaire romance with substance.

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Finally, a romance with characters over 40 who are actually written like adults! No unnecessary drama, just two smart people navigating second chances at love while dealing with real career challenges. The slow burn was worth it!

MACKENZIE

Pro tip: if you’re about to get fired, don’t wear your favorite red power suit. The dry cleaning bill from stress-sweating through Italian wool is no joke.

“Ms. Gallo, the board appreciates your twenty years of service to Innovatech…”

I tune out the HR drone and focus on the sad desk plant I’ve kept alive for fifteen years. Longer than my marriage lasted.

Speaking of things that are dead, my career is currently being eulogized by someone who started working here when I was already a Director of Innovation Strategy.

“…restructuring after the acquisition…”

The acquisition. Right. Because apparently two decades of successfully integrating tech startups wasn’t enough to save me from Drake Enterprises’ corporate chopping block…

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