‘Keep your enemies closer’ takes on a new meaning when you’re in bed next to your new boss, flying across the country. It’s even more dangerous when every second near him threatens your control.

After betrayal shattered his trust, the last thing billionaire CEO Daegan Westerhouse needs is a woman standing in his way. But Kinsley Pruitt isn’t about to give up her dreams of honoring her family’s legacy—not even for her irresistible new boss.

When a business trip forces them to confront their simmering attraction, they cross a line they can’t uncross. As professional boundaries blur into dangerous territory, they must decide if love is worth sacrificing everything they’ve fought for. But in a battle where neither can afford to lose, hearts aren’t the only thing at stake.


Starting Over with Her Billionaire Boss is a steamy contemporary romance novel; it is the first in a series but can be read as a stand-alone book. This story contains no cheating and guarantees a happily-ever-after ending that is sure to satisfy.

HEAT LEVEL (Out of 10): 5 – Steamy: Multiple sex scenes described in explicit detail. Moderate intimacy. Sexual tension. Moderate-to-strong language.

Readers should be aware that this story is written in US English and has passed through the hands of four professional editors, making it a well-polished read. The story is told in a limited third-person dual POV alternating between the hero and heroine.

Heat Level, Tropes, Hooks, Genre Elements, Themes, and Content/Trigger Warnings

It’s important for me to let readers know what to expect in this book. I will break it up into heat level, tropes, hooks, genre elements, themes, and content/trigger warnings. If you are concerned, please read through all sections. Some may fit into multiple, but I put them in what I believe is the best match for this novel. You will find that some play a major role in the novel, while some may play a minor role. If you would like a description of any of the below, please check out this page on my website.

Heat Level allows you to know what to expect from my romance novels. I like to rate mine on a scale of 0-10 with a couple of outliers. For this novel, here is my rating:
          HEAT LEVEL (Out of 10): 5 – Steamy: Multiple sex scenes described in explicit detail. Moderate intimacy. Sexual tension. Moderate-to-strong language.

Tropes are familiar storytelling devices or plot elements that readers recognize and often seek out specifically. They tell readers what to expect from a story, especially common tropes.

          Tropes for this novel include:

• Abandoned Groom
• Alpha Hero
• Billionaire
• Boss and Employee
• Cinnamon Roll (Hero)
• Co-workers (Boss/Employee)
• Enemies-to-Lovers
• Enemies Working Together
• Feisty/Meddling Family (Aunt)
• Fish Out of Water
• Forbidden Love (Power Dynamic Imbalance)
• Forced Proximity
• Forced into a Non-Romantic Relationship (Boss/Employee)
• Independent Heroine
• Miscommunication
• Mysterious Past
• New in Town
• Office/Workplace (Boss/Employee)
• Only One Bed
• Pining Hero
• Power Imbalance (Boss/Employee)
• Second Chance at Love (New Partner)
• Sleeping with the Boss
• Sleeping with the Enemy
• Starting Over
• Tall Hero
• Tycoon
• Why Can’t I Hate You?

          Hooks are compelling elements or angles that initially draw readers into the story. They can also keep readers hooked on reading to the story’s conclusion.

          Hooks for this novel include:

• Clairvoyance/Psychic (Side Character)
• Hiding a Big Secret
• Houses
• Inheritance (Sudden/Unexpected & Family Legacy)
• Two Dogs, One Bone (Competition: Two People with Opposing Goals)

          Genre elements are structural and stylistic components that help define the story’s format, setting, and overall reading experience.

          Genre elements for this novel include:

• America
• Contemporary Romance
• Dual POV
• Humor
• Occupation/Profession (CEO & Personal Assistant)
• Season (Summer)
• Small-Town
• Travel (Business Trip)
• Wholesome (But Does Include Steamy Intimate Scenes)

          Themes are deeper underlying messages or central ideas explored within a story.

          Themes for this novel include:

• Family Legacy
• Female Friendships
• Heroine Who Overcome Hardship
• Love
• Love Conquers All
• New Beginnings
• Overcoming Adversity/Odds
• Sacrifice

          Content/trigger warnings are becoming more common in novels. They act as alerts about potentially sensitive content that some readers may want to avoid or be aware of before starting a book (including if it is something they are searching for, specifically). These help you make informed decisions about purchasing a story.

          Content/trigger warnings for this novel include:

• Abandonment (Prior to Story & Fear)
• Alcohol
• Angst
• Anxiety
• Betrayal (By Someone Else)
• Dominant Male/Submissive Female (Intimate Scenes)
• Grief/Loss (Before the Story)
• Infidelity/Cheating (Before the Story, Not Between the Hero/Heroine)
• Jealousy
• Loneliness
• Misjudgment of Character
• Scandal
• Traumatic Past
• Trust Issues
• Wounds/Scars (Emotional)