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Strictly Forbidden: An Age Gap Workplace Romance
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Strictly Forbidden: An Age Gap Workplace Romance

When forbidden attraction meets workplace tension, sparks are bound to fly. Lila never expected to fall for her father's best friend - a powerful CEO with a reputation for getting what he wants. But some rules are meant to be broken, especially when the chemistry is this explosive.

90 Pages
Heat Level 5
5/5.0
Age GapWorkplace RomanceForbidden LoveBest Friend's DaughterSteamyContemporary

Key Themes:

Forbidden RomancePower DynamicsProfessional EthicsEnemies to Lovers

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Lila Harper thought she had her life planned out perfectly. Fresh out of college and eager to prove herself in the corporate world, she lands her dream job. What she didn't expect was working for Grayson Sterling - her father's best friend and the man she's been secretly in love with for over ten years. At fifteen years her senior, Grayson represents everything she should avoid: forbidden attraction, professional complications, and a direct path to family drama. But when late nights at the office turn into stolen glances across conference tables, and professional boundaries begin to blur, Lila finds herself caught in a web of desire she never saw coming. Grayson has built his empire on control and discipline. But Lila's fierce determination and undeniable beauty threaten to unravel everything he's worked for. As their forbidden attraction reaches a boiling point, both must decide if love is worth the risk of losing everything they've built. Will they choose duty over desire, or will they discover that some rules are meant to be deliciously broken?

Reader Reviews

Love is a Feeling that Can't be Ignored

TotalReader - BookFunnel • Published on Goodreads & Amazon.co.uk

Lila caused a faux pax on the first day of working for Grayson, whom she had been in love with for over ten years, but was off limits because he was her father's best friend. Grayson's feelings for Lila had never waned in all the years they had been apart, so having her work for him was really difficult. Grayson and Lila may have tried everything to maintain a professional relationship whilst working together in the office, but their willpower didn't hold up when they were out of the office environment, which led to one night of unbridled pleasures. Even though Grayson and Lila thought they were careful about their dalliance, they soon found themselves in the middle of a difficult situation, that could have caused problems for them. Whilst Lila's fear had her running for the hills, Grayson was ready to fight for what he wanted, which led him to not only deal with the matter resolutely. In addition, Grayson sought the help of someone close to Lila to convince her to give them a chance at a working towards their future together. This is a spellbinding romance story about two people who are definitely meant to be together, but their insecurities and lack of confidence nearly cost them their happiness. The stolen looks, passionate moments and drama filled-moments came together beautifully to deliver a truly amazing wonderful experience. This is the first book that I have read from this author, but it definitely won't be the last.
5-Star Review
Strictly Professional: An Enemies to Lovers Steamy Romance
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Strictly Professional: An Enemies to Lovers Steamy Romance

I hate him. I want him. I can't have him. Graham Blackwell destroyed me in law school—now he's my boss. Professional rivalry becomes something darker, hungrier, until the tabloids find us and everything falls apart.

300 Pages
Heat Level 5
September 12, 2025
Enemies to LoversWorkplace RomanceAge GapLegal DramaForbidden LoveContemporary

Key Themes:

Enemies to LoversPower DynamicsProfessional EthicsForbidden Attraction

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I hate him. I want him. I can't have him. Graham Blackwell destroyed me in law school—humiliated me in front of everyone with his silver tongue and superiority complex that could flatten cities. Now he's my boss at Manhattan's most elite law firm. And I'm the intern who still remembers every cutting word. The rules are simple: Keep it professional. Prove I belong. Ignore the way he looks at me like he wants to devour me whole. But late nights turn into stolen glances. Professional rivalry becomes something darker, hungrier. One slip turns into a night that changes everything. He leaves coffee on my desk. Whispers strategy like foreplay. Kisses me like he owns me. Then the tabloids find us. The partners start whispering. My career hangs in the balance. Graham denies it all. Like I'm nothing. Like every touch was a lie. Now his enemies want my loyalty, and I have one choice: Destroy the man who broke me twice. Or burn for him again. Either way, I don't come out clean.

Reader Reviews

An Emotional Rollercoaster with Explosive Chemistry

Brianna Lawrence • Published on ARC Review

Emma and Graham will take you on an emotional rollercoaster that will have your head spinning at times. If you like enemies to lovers troupes, you'll love this book. Their chemistry is explosive but their attraction causes professional problems that could damage their careers. A manipulative opposing counsel tries to sabotage the merger and damage their client relationships. Plenty of angst, drama and twists. A great book that can be read in less than two hours. A new beginning where it all began. No cliffhanger and an HEA. I read a free arc via the author and voluntarily chose to review it.
5-Star Review
Strictly Politics: A Fake Marriage Grumpy Sunshine Romance
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Strictly Politics: A Fake Marriage Grumpy Sunshine Romance

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I've handled every political crisis imaginable—except the one staring at me with storm-gray eyes and a scowl that could melt steel. Professor Mark Gallagher is brilliant, infuriating, and completely off-limits. When a decades-old scandal threatens to destroy his gubernatorial campaign, we need a miracle. The solution? A fake engagement. But pretending to be madly in love isn't acting at all.

350 Pages
Heat Level 5
5/5.0
October 17, 2025
Fake EngagementGrumpy/SunshinePolitical RomanceProfessor HeroSteamyContemporary

Key Themes:

Fake Marriage to Real LoveOpposites AttractPolitical IntrigueUnexpected PregnancyForbidden Love

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I've handled every political crisis imaginable—except the one staring at me with storm-gray eyes and a scowl that could melt steel. Professor Mark Gallagher is brilliant, infuriating, and completely off-limits. He's also my grumpiest client ever, and the only man who's made me forget my own name with a single heated glance. When a decades-old scandal threatens to destroy his gubernatorial campaign, we need a miracle. The solution? A fake engagement to prove he's the family man voters want. The problem? Pretending to be madly in love with Mark isn't acting at all. Every staged kiss sets me on fire. Every "casual" touch makes me forget we're performing. And when our wedding night becomes gloriously real, I realize I've fallen for the one man who could shatter both my heart and my career. But Mark's enemies want us destroyed, and an unexpected pregnancy changes everything. Now I have to choose: protect myself or fight for a love that could cost us both everything. Some rules are meant to be broken.

Reader Reviews

Immersed in Political Romance

Beth • Published on ARC Review

I have recently finished Strictly Politics and pretty impressed with the story. I mean, Oh my a fake engagement to clean up one nasty photo. Followed by dirt slinging and strategy you might actually see now a-days. I really felt immersed in the tale of elaborate stunts and an HEA. Keep writing!
5-Star Review
Strictly Legal: A Workplace Enemies to Lovers Romance
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Strictly Legal: A Workplace Enemies to Lovers Romance

Winning this case could bring an evil pharmaceutical giant to its knees. Losing my heart to opposing counsel could destroy everything. I have one shot to prove Valerius Health knowingly poisoned thousands. Julian Croft has one job: make sure I fail.

300 Pages
Heat Level 4
November 20, 2025
Enemies to LoversLegal DramaWorkplace RomanceForbidden LoveSteamyContemporary

Key Themes:

Enemies to LoversLegal DramaMoral DilemmasForbidden AttractionCorporate Corruption

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Winning this case could bring an evil pharmaceutical giant to its knees. Losing my heart to opposing counsel could destroy everything. I have one shot to prove Valerius Health knowingly poisoned thousands. Julian Croft has one job: make sure I fail. He's ruthless, brilliant, and everything I should despise. He's also the only lawyer who's ever matched me in court, and I can't stop thinking about him. We agreed to keep our distance. No contact outside the courtroom. No feelings. No future. But the closer we get to trial, the harder it becomes to ignore what's building between us. And when secrets about the case—and his family—start to surface, he will have to choose between everything he's worked for and everything he believes in. I will have to choose my clients or my heart. Some battles are won in the courtroom. Others are won in the sheets.

Strictly Personal: A Forbidden Single Parent Romance
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Strictly Personal: A Forbidden Single Parent Romance

One anonymous night at a masquerade party. One unforgettable encounter. One impossible complication. I never expected to see my masked stranger again—until billionaire Cole Ashford walks into my office as my newest client. He's fighting for custody of his daughter, and I'm the only one who can help him. But our explosive chemistry makes staying professional nearly impossible.

350 Pages
Heat Level 5
December 18, 2025
Forbidden LoveSingle ParentBillionaire RomanceMasqueradeCustody BattleEthics InvestigationSteamyContemporary

Key Themes:

Forbidden AttractionSingle DadProfessional EthicsUnexpected FamilySecond Chances

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One anonymous night at a masquerade party. One unforgettable encounter. One impossible complication. I never expected to see my masked stranger again—until billionaire Cole Ashford walks into my office as my newest client. He's fighting for custody of his daughter, and I'm the only one who can help him. But our explosive chemistry makes staying professional nearly impossible. I watch Cole transform from workaholic CEO to devoted father, and I can't help falling for the man he's becoming. When the custody case closes, we finally give in to our forbidden attraction. But going public triggers an ethics investigation that could destroy everything I've built. Now I have to choose: the reputation I've spent years building or the family I never knew I wanted. Because some things are worth fighting for—and some loves are strictly personal. Book 5 in the Strictly Series. Can be read as a standalone.

Strictly New Orleans: A Second Chance Age Gap Interracial Single Father Romance
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Strictly New Orleans: A Second Chance Age Gap Interracial Single Father Romance

One grieving heiress. One guarded single father. One unforgettable summer in New Orleans. Philip doesn't do messy. At forty-one, he's a disciplined consultant and devoted single dad—until a deathbed promise pulls him to New Orleans to save a failing family business. Melissa is drowning in grief at twenty-five, her family's coffee empire crumbling around her. The chemistry between them is undeniable. The age gap is real. When Philip's children arrive for the summer and a hurricane looms offshore, they must decide if what they're building is strong enough to survive the storm.

350 Pages
Heat Level 3
January 15, 2026
Second ChanceAge GapInterracial RomanceSingle FatherNew Orleans SettingGrief & HealingSilver Fox HeroSteamyContemporary

Key Themes:

Second ChancesAge Gap RomanceSingle FatherhoodGrief & HealingFamily Legacy

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One grieving heiress. One guarded single father. One unforgettable summer in New Orleans. Philip doesn't do messy. At forty-one, he's a disciplined consultant, a devoted single dad, and a man who believes control keeps life predictable—until a deathbed promise pulls him to New Orleans to save a failing family business. The plan is simple: fix the books, honor the promise, go home. Then he meets Melissa. At twenty-five, Melissa is drowning in grief. Her father is gone, her family's coffee empire is crumbling, and the weight of legacy rests squarely on her shoulders. She doesn't need a silver-fox outsider telling her how to save her city or her family's name. Even if he listens. Even if he cares. Even if her heart races every time he's near. The chemistry between them is undeniable. The age gap is real. The cultural differences are impossible to ignore. When Philip's children arrive for the summer, lines blur and emotions deepen. As New Orleans heats up—and a hurricane looms offshore—they must decide whether what they're building is strong enough to survive the storm. Book 6 in the Strictly Series. Can be read as a standalone.

Strictly Justice: A Reporter Meets DA Age Gap Romance
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Strictly Justice: A Reporter Meets DA Age Gap Romance

She's chasing the story. He's arguing the law. Neither of them expected to fall for each other. If you love Julie James' smart, lawyer-driven romances but wish the stakes were higher and the tension even hotter, Strictly Justice is your next binge read.

350 Pages
Heat Level 4
April 9, 2026
Slow BurnAge GapProtective HeroWrongful ConvictionTrue Crime PodcasterLaw ProfessorLegal SuspenseNew OrleansSteamy

Key Themes:

Justice vs. TruthAge Gap RomancePower & CorruptionProfessional EthicsDangerous Secrets

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Kendra Pierce has built her true crime podcast on one rule: follow the evidence, not your feelings. But when a tip leads her to Darius Brooks — a man on death row for a murder she doesn't believe he committed — she finds herself face to face with Nate Reeves, a Georgetown law professor who plays strictly by the rules. Nate hasn't taken a case in five years. Not since the last one cost an innocent man his life. But Darius Brooks is running out of time, and Kendra Pierce is impossible to ignore — brilliant, relentless, and determined to blow open a case that powerful people want buried. As their investigation pulls them deeper into New Orleans' corridors of corruption, the tension between them becomes impossible to deny. But with enemies closing in and a man's life on the line, love may be the most dangerous risk of all. Perfect for fans of slow-burn romance with high-stakes legal suspense. Strictly Justice is a standalone novel — the seventh book in the beloved Strictly Series. No cliffhangers. Guaranteed HEA.

Reader Reviews

A great read! I couldn't put it down!

Lisa • Published on Amazon

Strictly Justice by Celeste Rivers kept me on the edge of my seat. It's a spellbinding tale about a man wrongfully convicted of murder. An emotional eulogy of a life taken too soon. It's a reminder of the power of love, community and hope. An anthem of standing up for what is right. The book also makes New Orleans feels like a place I'd not only love to visit, but maybe even call my home. There is a reminder in these pages that legal and illegal are not always equal to right and wrong. The good guys aren't always good and the bad guys aren't always bad. She also makes a quiet point that it is never too late to follow your dreams. I will miss the characters, I feel like they are close friends. Great Job Celeste! I look forward to reading more of your work.
5-Star Review

A true crime thriller full of emotion

Renee B. • Published on Amazon

This true crime thriller had me feeling a variety of emotions: suspicion, anger, despair and hope.
5-Star Review

Edge-of-your-seat suspense!

Amazon Reader • Published on Amazon

This book left me sitting on the edge of my seat! A tense and suspenseful story that keeps you on edge wanting to read more.
5-Star Review

Surprised me in the best way

Megan Sporleder • Published on Amazon

Strictly Justice surprised me in the best way because it blends two things that don't always coexist smoothly — a gritty fight for truth and a slow-burn romantic tension that feels earned rather than forced. What really pulled me in was the setting. New Orleans isn't just a backdrop here — it's a living, breathing presence. The romance is slow, simmering, and full of that "I shouldn't want you but I do" energy. It never overshadows the suspense, but it also never gets lost in it. The balance is honestly impressive. By the end, I felt that satisfying mix of adrenaline and tenderness. If you like romantic suspense with real stakes and characters who feel human, this one delivers.
5-Star Review
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