Not the Plan, Gia De Cadenet
Not the Plan, Gia De Cadenet
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Not the Plan

Author: Gia De Cadenet

Narrator: Zenzi Williams

Unabridged: 11 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/07/2023


Synopsis

An ambitious chief of staff risks her career and her heart when she falls hard for her new colleague in this steamy workplace romance from the author of Getting His Game Back.

“A sexy and sensitive love story set against a backdrop of political intrigue . . . I loved it!”—Ava Wilder, author of How to Fake It in Hollywood

After nearly a decade of experience in state politics, Isadora Maris is damn good at her job. Aggressive lobbyists and stonewalling senators are no match for her diplomacy and her unflappable commitment to her principles. If all goes according to her meticulous plan, she’ll soon be managing her boss’s successful campaign for U.S. representative and finally land her dream role: congressional aide in Washington, D.C., where she can really make a difference.

But Isadora’s cool professionalism is knocked off-kilter when she meets Karim Sarda. Karim is gorgeous and brilliant and seems to share many of her ideals. So why is he working for the California senate’s most detestable scumbag? Given their bosses’ fierce political rivalry, Isadora finds she can’t risk tarnishing her reputation by flirting with the enemy, and she’s been betrayed enough times to want to keep people at a distance. So she deems Karim off-limits—no matter how flustered she feels whenever he enters the room.

Karim knows that struggle all too well: Still processing the wounds from his failed marriage, he’s ready for a fresh start. But Karim can’t hide his attraction to Isadora’s commanding presence. Her strength is captivating, even as he recognizes something fragile beneath its surface.

When Karim and Isadora succumb to their undeniable chemistry, their initial desire blossoms into something more—something real. But if Karim’s boss takes control of the California senate, everything Isadora worked for could be destroyed. Will workplace politics shatter their chance at love?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer

A passionate love story in the middle of political rivalry! Two ambitious chiefs of staff working opposite teams to support the best U. S. representative! The forbidden and undeniably high chemistry between them can ruin everything they’ve worked for! Isadora Maris is perfect at her job. She knows e......more

Summary: When veteran chief of staff Isadora Maris “meet-cutes” new colleague Karim Sarda, she is determined to keep him at arms length to focus solely on her career ambitions. Their chemistry cannot be denied and as Karim slowly begins breaking down Isaora’s emotional walls, just as their their bos......more

Goodreads review by Eilonwy

3-1/2 stars Isadora, chief of staff for a California state representative, is too busy for love. But when hunky and funny Karim shows up, maybe she can at least have some fun. Karim has just gotten out of a painful marriage, but he's willing to let his guard down for Isadora. There's just one catc......more

Goodreads review by Wobilba

DNF @ 53% I really tried to like this book and care about these characters but it just wasn’t happening. But I really loved their meet cute though.......more

Goodreads review by Kaye

I enjoyed the author’s Getting His Game Back and was excited for her sophomore novel. This can be read as a stand alone but Karin Sarda, the male MC, is the twin brother of the other male MC. And both have appearances in each others stories. Karim is wanting to start over and relocates to California......more


Quotes

“A sexy and sensitive love story set against a backdrop of political intrigue, Not the Plan digs deep into the hard work (and subsequent reward) of letting down your walls and allowing yourself to be loved by the right person. I loved it!”—Ava Wilder, author of How to Fake It In Hollywood

“Love is on the ballot [in] this masterful interracial workplace romance. . . . The chemistry is off the charts and the affection between the couple feels real and entirely earned. This is a winner.”Publishers Weekly (starred review)