Workplace Romance Books if You Liked ‘Office Romance’

Two strangers. One night. Temptation has consequences …

Five years ago, I left my European vacation with more than just memories. One unforgettable fling … one lifetime consequence.

Now I’m broke and desperate, juggling two lives to survive. By day, I’m a desk worker at Hayes & Hayward Media, but by night, I serve gentlemen at the seductive club, Eden.

I thought I’d left my past behind. But when Eden unexpectedly throws me back into the path of the man from my vacation, my world flips upside down. James Hayes doesn’t even remember me. Worse? He’s arrogant, mega-rich, and … my new boss.

He’s determined to make my life hell and fire me. But with my son depending on me, losing this job isn’t an option. I’ll do whatever it takes to endure this … even if it means resisting the very man who’s reigniting every desire I’ve worked so hard to bury.

Staying away from James should be easy, right? If only I could ignore the seductive world he’s pulling me into.

Welcome to Eden.

Tempted by Eden is an enemies-to-lovers office romance with a touch of angst and includes a HEA with no cliff hangers. It’s the first book in the Eden series, a collection of interconnected standalones. Please be aware that it contains scenes that may be triggering to some readers, including; single mom in an attempted custody battle, and parent with cancer. Please view the full list of the content warnings in the author’s note.

“Promises plenty of Borison’s signature banter, emotional nuance, and snowed-in charm.” — New York Times Two competing meteorologists are forced to find common ground in this opposites attract, When Harry Met Sally inspired romance, from #1 New York Times bestselling author B.K. Borison.

Jackson Clark and Delilah Stewart have had their fair share of run-ins over the years, often ending in disaster. While Jackson thrives on routine and organization from the comfort of his radio booth, Delilah loves the spontaneity and adventure out in the field. When they’re partnered against their will to cover a historic snowstorm, they find themselves scrambling to figure out how to work together.

Eager to be taken seriously as a journalist, Delilah offers Jackson a deal: If he can help her ace this assignment, she’ll help him rediscover his long-lost fun side. With unexplored chemistry burning beneath their clashes, the unlikely partnership quickly tumbles into an easy and surprising friendship.

But when other feelings start to enter the equation, can Jackson and Delilah withstand the storm? Or does what happens in the mountains stay in the mountains?

From a bestselling author, an experienced Dom and a newbie Sub must keep their kink-lives a secret after discovering they’ve just become coworkers and professional rivals in this super-steamy contemporary romcom, perfect for fans of Lana Ferguson and Tessa Bailey. “A sexy, giggle-worthy romp of a good time.” — Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone, bestselling co-authors of A Merry Little Meet Cute

All Rae Jensen has to do is walk through the door. Inside the club is everything she’s wanted but was afraid to ask for: a ridiculously hot, brooding Dom with a sharp jawline, sexy forearms, and a low voice that sends goosebumps along her skin when he says “People here call me the General.” For one night, she can forget the stress and her endless responsibilities … and just be a saucy little sub, no questions asked.

It’s been a while since Grant Bowman met someone like Rae. Although he’s an experienced Dom, he doesn’t do newbies, especially ones who are such a sweet distraction. But one night couldn’t possibly hurt–until the General discovers they’ll be working together IRL at his new consulting job.

Now what started as control is turning into the kind of chaos that destroys careers. But there’s no safe word for falling in love …

You’ve Got Mail meets The Hating Game in a witty rivals-to-lovers romance! Vying for a promotion against a bitter rival as the only female data analyst for a professional baseball team, Emmy finds solace in an anonymous romance that started as a wrong number exchange–unaware that the man she’s texting is the one she’s fighting for the promotion.

Emmy Jameson lives by three rules: no dating, no sharing personal news at work, and baseball above everything. As the only female data analyst for a professional baseball team, this STEM heroine is constantly trying to prove herself.

Especially when she’s put up for a senior analyst position against her arrogant, infuriating coworker Gabe Olson. Sure, he’s gorgeous and smart and he was a baseball star in college who knows the sport inside and out, but so does Emmy. She is not going to lose to him again. There will be no distractions this summer. Not even her sister’s pending destination wedding in Mexico for which she needs to find a plus one.

But then she receives a text from an unknown number with a simple message: “Last night was fun.” When she strikes up a conversation with the mystery texter, they realize that he was given a fake phone number after a bad date that just so happened to be Emmy’s. Despite her rules, Emmy can’t deny the instant connection she feels and soon finds herself falling for the stranger on the other side of the screen … and inviting him to her sister’s wedding.

Emmy’s world turns upside down when her mystery man turns out to be none other than Gabe Olson. They are left having to travel to the wedding together in a classic case of forced proximity, while trying to sort out which version of their relationship is real: their in-person rivalry or the deep connection they found in their messages.

Workplace enemies become fake newlyweds in order to save their jobs in this sexy rom-com, perfect for fans of Tarah DeWitt and B.K. Borison. “Tender, sexy, and funny.” — Library Journal

There are three things that PR strategist Jasmine Morgan knows for sure: One, she’s damn good at her job. Two, she’ll do whatever it takes to save her team from looming layoffs. And three, Derek Carter will always be her archnemesis–even if the man is ridiculously fine.

Unfortunately, she and Derek end up on competing projects in Miller’s Cove, a small town highly suspicious of corporate outsiders. To gain the trust of the locals, she’ll have to ditch her blazer and pose as a “honeymooning couple” with her mortal enemy.

Derek isn’t about to let Jasmine best him on the venture that will seal their fate during this company audit. But wherever he goes, she’s there–in his hotel suite, digging for the same research, and even stealing the loyalty of his dog (traitor). Worse, her tempting performance as his fiancée has him torn between killing her career or kissing her senseless.

But as the two get deeper into their charade, they discover little Miller’s Cove has a lot of big secrets. Secrets that could save their careers … but at what cost?

Award-winning author Zen Cho delivers a sparkling and witty rivals-to-lovers romance reminiscent of Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game and Sajni Patel’s The Trouble with Hating You.

Sparks fly when an ambitious rules-bound lawyer clashes with a maverick new hire who threatens his chances of partnership–and the walls he’s built around his heart.

Charles Goh has always played by the rules. It’s how he survived his difficult childhood as the swotty foreigner at a posh English boarding school — and now, his high-pressure job at one of the biggest corporate law firms in London. His job is his life and he’s happy that way … until she shows up.

Kriya Rajasekar’s lost her way. Her longtime boyfriend’s broken up with her and she feels trapped in her legal career. She knows she needs a fresh start — but it turns out her new job is at the same firm as her work nemesis. Charles Goh is like the bad luck charm she keeps running into, and their encounters lead to disaster every single time. And now he’s her office mate.

But just as they’re figuring out how to navigate this frenemy relationship, Kriya needs Charles’ help: pretend they’re dating so her boss will stop hitting on

her. Soon, it becomes less clear whether they’re enemies, friends – or something else.

Business and pleasure have never merged so deliciously

I was barely keeping my head above water-working two jobs while struggling through night school-when I met him on an empty subway car.

Gabriel Reed. Powerful attorney. Commanding presence. A man who takes what he wants.

He offered me a job I couldn’t refuse: triple my salary, career advancement, and the chance to finally breathe. The catch? After hours, he wants my complete submission.

I should say no. I should walk away. But every time he looks at me, my body betrays me, craving the control only he can provide.

One touch and I’m already addicted. One command and I’m desperate to obey.

He says this arrangement is just business with benefits. What he doesn’t tell me is that he’s claiming every part of me-mind, body, and future.

I want him too. And I’m helpless to resist.

“Merger & Submission” is a scorching-hot romance novella featuring a dominant boss, power exchange, office tension, baby-making dirty talk, and a woman discovering desires she never knew existed. This smutty romance delivers all the filthy satisfaction you crave with a guaranteed HEA.

Mira Lockhart is married to her job–and she likes it that way. As one of the youngest library directors in the state, she’s spent her career climbing the ladder, not looking for love. But Westbrook Public Library is testing her limits, and the biggest distraction of all? Her new page.

Chelle Tate is bold, unpredictable, and impossible to ignore. With her fiery red hair and flirtatious charm, she turns Mira’s carefully ordered world upside down-and tempts her into crossing every professional line she’s drawn.

As chaos erupts at the library-boycotts, vandalism, and scandal in the stacks-Mira is forced to decide what matters most: the job she’s worked her whole life for … or the woman she can’t seem to stay away from.

Sometimes love shows up where you least expect it-quiet, messy, and completely out of order.

He’s a Brit. She’s not impressed. And this app’s about to crash.

Riley Hayes has one rule-no tech bros. After walking away from her cushy developer job in Seattle, she’s perfectly happy back in her hometown of Willow Cove, writing scathing editorials and avoiding men with VC-backed ambition. So when a charming British product manager arrives to “fix” the failing local artisan app, Riley does what she does best-publicly drags him in print.

Danny Winter wasn’t prepared for pitchforks-or pie. Sent from London to figure out why his company’s marketplace app is flopping in small-town America, he expected user feedback and data wrangling-not a one-woman PR nightmare who seems determined to hate him. Even worse? She’s funny. And brilliant. And really hard to stop thinking about.

She’s local. He’s London. She’s guarding her town’s soul. He’s just trying not to get fired. But somewhere between community potlucks, beta tests, and one unforgettable kiss, they both realize the bugs aren’t just in the code.

A slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romcom full of heart, humor, and tech-fueled tension.

This is a closed door/no spice romantic comedy.

“The perfect read for Emily Henry fans … There are some excellent beach reads coming through the summer, and WINNER TAKES ALL needs to be on your list.” – ParadeWhen two rival music executives wake up married in Las Vegas with no memory of tying the knot, they have to recreate their night together while competing to sign the band of their dreams in this smart and sexy rom-com that combines Book Lovers with The Hangover

Talent scout Eleanor Thompson arrives in Las Vegas with one goal: sign the popular alt-rock group Dempsey to her record label and subsequently save her

job. Unfortunately for her, Adam Shaw–former colleague and the man who recently poached the top performing artist from Eleanor’s roster–has the same idea. When Adam crashes Eleanor’s dinner meeting with the band, it sets them off on a night of shot-fueled one-upmanship that ends with matching wedding rings. Some people might be able to laugh off a drunken Vegas marriage, but Eleanor and Adam are not some people.

They soon realize annulments are a lot easier to get on TV, especially when you factor in a missing ID, a run-in with casino security, and a band still expecting to be wooed before hitting the stage for the final show of their national tour.

With only a few hours until the party where Dempsey plans to announce their new record label, Eleanor and Adam embark on a wild dash around Vegas to fix the previous night’s mistakes. Between meeting an attorney in the back of a strip club, getting blackmailed into playing the newlywed game, and a surprisingly deep moment outside a karaoke bar, Eleanor and Adam begin to fall for one another. Do they dare place a bet on love? Or will they keep their cards close?