Not in Love

Not in Love

A forbidden, secret affair proves that all’s fair in love and science.

Rue Siebert might not have it all, but she has enough: a few friends she can always count on, the financial stability she yearned for as a kid, and a successful career as a biotech engineer at Kline, one of the most promising start-ups in the field of food science. Her world is stable, pleasant, and hard-fought. Until a hostile takeover and its offensively attractive front man threatens to bring it all crumbling down.

Eli Killgore and his business partners want Kline, period. Eli has his own reasons for pushing this deal through - and he's a man who gets what he wants. With one burning exception: Rue. The woman he can't stop thinking about. The woman who's off-limits to him.

Torn between loyalty and an undeniable attraction, Rue and Eli throw caution out the lab and the boardroom windows. Their affair is secret, no-strings-attached, and has a built-in deadline: the day one of their companies will prevail. But the heart is risky business - one that plays for keeps.

Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood is a contemporary romance novel that delves into the complexities of forbidden attraction and corporate rivalry. The story centers on Rue Siebert, a dedicated biotech engineer at Kline, a burgeoning start-up in the food science industry. Her structured and hard-earned life faces upheaval when Eli Killgore and his partners initiate a hostile takeover of her company. Despite their opposing professional interests, Rue and Eli find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other, leading to a clandestine, no-strings-attached affair with an impending expiration—coinciding with the takeover's resolution. As their relationship intensifies, both must navigate the treacherous waters of loyalty, ambition, and desire, questioning whether their connection can withstand the high stakes of their corporate battleground.

This novel stands out for its mature themes and explicit content, marking a departure from Hazelwood's previous works. It offers a nuanced exploration of personal trauma, emotional growth, and the intricate balance between professional ambition and personal fulfillment. Readers can expect a blend of steamy romance, corporate intrigue, and character-driven storytelling that challenges traditional romance tropes.