Why be good... when you can be the boss?

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Step into the glass-walled sanctuary of Preston Industries, where every "Personal Assistant" has a price and HR is just another word for "Fixer". In this office, the air is a crisp sixty-eight degrees, the coffee is bitter, and the power plays are lethal.

Meet Preston: a man who treats human beings like action figures in a diorama.

Meet Tiffany: a "consultant" who knows how to turn a $1,800 chair into a business expense.

Meet Victoria: the woman who handles the lawsuits, the complaints, and finally, the ring.

In a world of supply and demand, who is truly in control?

🎁 FREE on Amazon Kindle & KDP Select starting at MIDNIGHT through Dec 24! 🎁

Pinch Point can be read as a standalone, but the drama is even better if you’ve read Book One!

#PinchPoint #CorporateRomance #KindleFreebie #OfficeDrama #BookTok

2025/12/20 Edited to

... Read moreThe world of corporate romance novels offers a gripping blend of power dynamics, intense office politics, and complex relationships, perfectly captured in 'Pinch Point,' the second book in The Supply and Demand series. Readers are transported into the glass-walled world of Preston Industries, where personal assistants come with a price tag and HR serves as a fixer for the many conflicts behind closed doors. Characters like Preston, who coldly manipulates others as if they were mere figurines, add depth to the story's exploration of control and ambition. Meanwhile, Tiffany, the savvy consultant who knows how to cleverly maneuver the corporate system—turning an expensive $1,800 chair into a business expense—reflects the calculated moves people make to gain leverage. Victoria's role handling lawsuits and complaints introduces real-world stakes and legal drama, enhancing the storyline with authenticity. This book offers a keen look at how supply and demand principles apply not only in business but in relationships, power, and control within the office environment. The tension between who truly holds power—those who sign the checks or those who actually do the work—creates a compelling backdrop for readers who enjoy nuanced character conflicts and moral ambiguity. Moreover, the offer to read 'Pinch Point' free on Amazon Kindle and KDP Select until December 24 creates an accessible entry point for new readers who want a standalone story with the added benefit of richer drama if they choose to explore Book One. For readers drawn to corporate romance, office drama, and stories featuring strong, strategic characters, 'Pinch Point' is a smart pick. It also resonates well with BookTok communities and fans of Kindle freebies, making it ideal for those looking to dive into a toxic yet addictive romance saga accompanied by sharp insights into corporate culture and human ambition.

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