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    The Desire Variable - Vol. I
    The Desire Variable - Vol. I
    DarlaCassic
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    DarlaCassic
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    Complete, First published Jul 07, 2019
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    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.
        • - • - • - • - • - • - • - •
        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.
        • - • - • - • - • - • - • - •
        Previously a Paid Story. Featured in many lists, and with two sequels shortlisted for the Wattys 2022!
        [[Word count: 250,000 - 300,000]]
        Book 1 in the Binary Hearts Series.
        Previously titled Between the Lines.
    All Rights Reserved
    • arrogant
    • billionaire
    • boss
    • chicklit
    • completed
    • contemporary
    • diversity
    • enemiestolovers
    • erotic
    • funny
    • genius
    • humor
    • love
    • lovestory
    • lovetriangle
    • mature
    • newadult
    • office
    • paidstories
    • possessive
    • relationship
    • romance
    • sexy
    • slowburn
    • smart
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    Table of contents
    • 【FREE TO READ AGAIN!!】
      Sun, Apr 30, 2023
    • 【01】Welcome to Kelex
      Sun, Jul 7, 2019
    • 【02】Andy With the Good Scripts
      Sun, Jul 7, 2019
    • 【03】The Dream Team
      Tue, Aug 13, 2019
    • 【04】Lunchtime
      Sun, Jul 7, 2019
    • 【05】Making new friends
      Tue, Aug 13, 2019
    • 【06】Home not-so-sweet home
      Fri, Jul 12, 2019
    • 【07】Idris
      Tue, Aug 13, 2019
    • 【08】Poking the bear
      Tue, Jul 16, 2019
    • 【09】Oliver With a Twist
      Tue, Aug 13, 2019
    • 【10】New Roomie
      Tue, Aug 13, 2019
    • 【11】Donkey Kong
      Fri, Jan 14, 2022
    • 【12】Andy Out
      Fri, Jan 14, 2022
    • 【13】New Apartment, New Me
      Fri, Jan 14, 2022
    • 【14】Long Live Mario
      Fri, Jan 14, 2022
    • 【15】NAM-MOT-AAA-AAA
      Fri, Jan 14, 2022
    • 【16】Game Night
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【17】Never Have I Ever
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【18】Sweet Dreams
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【19】Girl Time
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【20】Helping Hand
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【21】Cockblocker
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【22】Showing Off
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【23】Corner office
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【24】Sweet Ride
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【25】Lover of the Russian Queen
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【26】Priority Number One
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【27】Lawyering Up
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【28】Blondie
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【29】Sealing the Deal
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【30】Getting Ready
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【31】Double Date
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【32】First Taste
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【33】Honk
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【34】That Awkward Moment
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【35】Cliche Makeover Scene
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【36】Sweet Oli
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【37】Just a Sex Thing
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【38】Dilemma
      Fri, Apr 14, 2023
    • 【39】All Me, Then
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【40】Welcome Distraction
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【41】Like Old Times
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【42】All Your Fault
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【43】Mary Who?!
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【44】Trying IRL
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【45】Earth-Shattering
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【46】Nirvana
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【47】Walk of so Much Shame
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【48】All the Salt in the World
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【49】Dealing With Consequences
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【50】Gorgonzola and Prosciutto
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【51】Hero Orange
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【52】Hot and Cold
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【53】Less Than a Minute
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【54】Uncomfortable Couch
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【55】School Trip
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【56】The Nerd Herd
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【57】Setting Rules
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【58】Bacon With a Side of Embarrassment
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【59】Trivia Night
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【60】Everybody Loves Pi
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【61】No Right Answer
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【62】Change of Plans
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【63】Making Up
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【64】All Work and no Play
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【65】D-Day
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【66】Baby
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【67】Nailing It
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【68】Fighting Robots
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【69】Secrets, Secrets Are No Fun
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【70】Back to Reality
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【71】The Anniversary
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【72】Fierce Competition
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【73】In Deep
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【74】Trust
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【75】Exposed
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【76】Andrea's Secret
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【77】Wednesday
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【78】Morning Routine
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【79】The Beau
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【80】Passionate Dork
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【81】Wordless Declarations
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【82】Interrupted Lessons
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【83】Andy to the Rescue
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【84】Back to the Roots
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【85】Kicking Ass
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【86】The Wise Father
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【87】Unexpected Confession
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【88】Eventful Morning
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【89】A Month
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【90】Secrets, Secrets Hurt Someone
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【New Book】
      Tue, Jul 4, 2023
    • 【Important Announcement】
      Wed, Aug 16, 2023

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    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.
        • - • - • - • - • - • - • - •
        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.
        • - • - • - • - • - • - • - •
        Previously a Paid Story. Featured in many lists, and with two sequels shortlisted for the Wattys 2022!
        [[Word count: 250,000 - 300,000]]
        Book 1 in the Binary Hearts Series.
        Previously titled Between the Lines.

    93 parts

    • 【90】Secrets, Secrets Hurt Someone
      Wed, Apr 13, 2022
    • 【New Book】
      Tue, Jul 4, 2023
    • 【Important Announcement】
      Wed, Aug 16, 2023
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