Taking Chances Series by Katie Bachand

Conflict of Interest is a fun, sweet, and sexy romance. It's the first in author Katie Bachand's four-part Taking Chances series. Luke Wallace has a knack for planning and strategy. It's why his father, owner of the Wallace Corporation, has allowed him to come work for the family business... moreConflict of Interest is a fun, sweet, and sexy romance. It's the first in author Katie Bachand's four-part Taking Chances series. Luke Wallace has a knack for planning and strategy. It's why his father, owner of the Wallace Corporation, has allowed him to come work for the family business. Their reputation of acquiring smaller, very successful businesses precedes them, and now they've set their sights on the number one accounting firm that serves small to medium-sized clients, Thomas and Jane LLC. This time around, Luke has a plan to move in a slightly different direction, but it's going to take time before he can convince his dad it's the right move for Wallace Corp. The plan includes meeting the interim CEO and President of Thomas and Jane, Grace Thomas. As far as plans go, it seems as good as any. So, with the help of his buddy, Travis Mavens, everything is set in motion. As he's always done, Luke leaves a little room for the unexpected, but when he's finally ready to execute a little fate steps in. On a beautiful Fall night, Luke finds himself colliding with Grace outside of a pretty little brownstone in downtown Minneapolis, and the unexpected happens - he falls head over heels in love. Grace Thomas has been through a lot over the past year. With her father passing away and leaving the family business for her to run, it's consuming her life. Now, hearing rumors that the Wallace Corporation is looking to take over her prized possession, she prepares to fight. But what she doesn't prepare for is Luke Wallace Grace, the level-headed businesswoman, finds herself quickly navigating the early stages of love. In doing so, she turns to her friends Aime�, Casey, and Rachel for advice. It seems she, and they, feel Luke is perfect for her. But, there's one thing her handsome new lover isn't telling her. When Grace finds out who Luke really is, will the love they found be enough to save them? The stakes are high in this smart, passionate romance. Conflict of Interest will leave you laughing, crying, and finding a special place in your heart for these friendships, families, and the intimate feeling of love between them all. less

She doesn't believe in love.He's been in love with her since the moment she walked through his door.Now they're finding they need each other to get through the summer. She strikes up a business deal that should get them through the next three months, but he's hoping to make it a lifetime commitment.Brilliant tech mogul, Casey Saunders believes in three things: Technology, Science, and that she's never going to make the same mistake her parents did by falling in love... moreShe doesn't believe in love.He's been in love with her since the moment she walked through his door.Now they're finding they need each other to get through the summer. She strikes up a business deal that should get them through the next three months, but he's hoping to make it a lifetime commitment.Brilliant tech mogul, Casey Saunders believes in three things: Technology, Science, and that she's never going to make the same mistake her parents did by falling in love.Unfortunately, her meal ticket and thriving matchmaking company doesn't care what Casey believes in. They want to feature their founder and her boyfriend in a new marketing campaign and parade her around as the face of the company.What they don't know is, for three years, Casey's been keeping her make-believe boyfriend perfectly hidden. Now she needs a boyfriend, and she needs one fast.Travis Maven's, the handsome, inconsolable man who hired her for her computer prowess, seems as good a choice as any. What Casey doesn't know is that he's been in love with her for just as long as he's known her.With a quick business deal in place, can Casey and Travis both get what they want? For her, a temporary fix, and for him, a lifetime commitment?BEFORE YOU READ THE FUN Q AND A WITH THE AUTHOR, don't forget to sign up for Katie's Newsletter at www.katiebachandauthor.com/start-reading/. You'll be notified when book deals are live, get free books, and unhindered access to Katie's life. Now, continue reading or click BUY on this hilarious, heartwarming, and hot romance novel!Q and A with the Author on the Taking Chances seriesQ: Why write Taking Chances? And why choose these four women?A: Oh, gosh. Taking Chances because each of these strong women have to take a chance on love. I think love is part fate and part what we put into it, and these women have to choose to give it a go. I also love the idea they are giving love, in most cases, a second chance. Giving love a second chance is hard, especially when you've been hurt. Now I'm starting to think I should've named it "Second Chances!"And these women? In my mind, there was no other way. I LOVE the idea of writing women who are witty and edgy, smart and sexy, and powerful and wealthy. A lot of women strive to be this way, often at the expense of true love. Like if they have one, they can't have the other. Q: Why workplace romances?A: Good question! First, at one point in my life, I thought I'd be running my own company, yet I've found a different path that locks me into a bedroom for hours at a time. This, I suppose, gives me that experience.More so, I love the dynamic an office brings. You get to see how successful people interact as lovers and co-workers in a workplace romance. It makes for the perfect terrible moments and gives the reader the hilarious romantic comedy scenes we love in a contemporary romance.Q: There's a lot of money in these books, why write about wealthy women?A: Because money is fun! Wealth adds complexity to people and relationships. It lends well to the workplace romance theme and the strong women characters. If these are hardworking women, they should benefit from that. On the other hand, it also gives me a chance to create conflict. I love a good conflict.A Note from KatieDear Reader, I'm so happy you've taken the time to check out my romance novel. I hope you love this book and get swept away in the hilarious friendships, the charming characters, and heartwarming (and steamy) love story. When you finish I'd love a review letting me know what you think! Sincerely, Katie xoxo (katiebachandauthor@gmail.com) less

She’s promiscuous and unforgivably French. He’s handsome and a devoted man in uniform. They have an opposites-attract friendship, but he’s hoping a simple business affair can take them from friends to lovers…for the rest of their lives. Aimeé Baillieu has made a name for herself in the kitchen and the bedroom. The French-born chef has been known to leave people speechless – in both areas of her life. And that’s just how she likes it... moreShe’s promiscuous and unforgivably French. He’s handsome and a devoted man in uniform. They have an opposites-attract friendship, but he’s hoping a simple business affair can take them from friends to lovers…for the rest of their lives. Aimeé Baillieu has made a name for herself in the kitchen and the bedroom. The French-born chef has been known to leave people speechless – in both areas of her life. And that’s just how she likes it. After learning her lesson the hard way, Aimeé knows two things to be true: A promiscuous lifestyle is satisfying and safe.Christopher Finnegan is your everyday, wholesome, cop-next-door. He had the luxury of meeting Aimeé through mutual friends – her best friends, to be exact. Of course, since the day he laid eyes on her, his life has been one of longing and torture. But Chris is in the gut-wrenching, head-over-heels love game long term.So far, Aimeé has successfully avoided her badgering friends and their insistence that there’s more between her and Christopher. But, when Aimeé plants a single, innocent kiss on his cheek, it changes everything. Aimeé realizes she’s not only lost interest in other men, she also can’t stop thinking about Christopher.Ever since that soul-stealing kiss, Chris has been blinded by love and that undeniable nauseous feeling in the pit of his stomach. So it’s time he makes a move. And, if Aimeé is a fan of affairs, he’s happy to give her one.A Business Affair is the laugh-out-loud third book in the Taking Chances contemporary romance series. If you like smart and sexy heroines, wholesome heroes, and comedic dialogue, then you’ll adore Katie Bachand’s playful promiscuous romp.Start the laugh-out-loud love affair today, head to www.katiebachandauthor.com and get a digital copy of Becoming Us (a Taking Chances prequel) for free when you join Katie Bachand’s mailing list. less