Circling Back to You: A Novel

Julie Tieu's novel "The Office Romance" is a hilarious and sexy story about colleagues who take their relationship outside the office. Cadence Lim, a number cruncher, has a complicated relationship with her father and desires a new beginning. Matt Escanilla, a top broker with an unsuccessful love life, enlists Cadence as a pretend girlfriend for a family gathering. Their relationship takes a turn, and they must work together to pursue their romance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Julie Tieu, a fresh and diverse talent in contemporary romance, makes a delightful return with a hilarious and seductive new novel that delves into the lives of colleagues who venture into a romantic relationship beyond the confines of the office.

Cadence Lim, once a behind-the-scenes number cruncher, has seamlessly transitioned into an indispensable member of the sales team at Prism Realty. However, despite her professional success, her intricate relationship with her estranged elderly father continues to weigh heavily on her heart, leaving her yearning for a fresh start.

In the midst of her personal struggles, Cadence finds solace in her close colleague and confidant, Matt Escanilla. Matt, a top broker with an unfulfilled love life, is constantly plagued by his loving Filipino family's nagging to settle down. Their relationship takes an unexpected turn when a business trip brings them back to their hometown, and Matt cleverly enlists Cadence as his pretend girlfriend for a family gathering.

The new after-hours setting forces Cadence and Matt to view each other in a different light, unleashing their previously buried feelings. As their romance blossoms, they must navigate the challenges of competing promotions that threaten to separate them. Undeterred, these office besties join forces to pursue their long-overdue romance, rallying their ambitions and families to support their love story.

Julie Tieu's captivating novel "Office Besties" offers a delightful blend of humor, romance, and family dynamics, captivating readers with its relatable characters and heartwarming narrative. It serves as a reminder that love can find us in the most unexpected places, and that sometimes, the best relationships begin in the workplace.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 135 x 202 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780063069848