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The Desire Variable - Vol. I

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Parts 4
Time 41m

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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.
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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!
[[Word count: 250,000 - 300,000]]
Book 1 in the Binary Hearts Series.
Previously titled Between the Lines.All Rights Reserved

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