Liam Carter plays by the rules. Marcus Sloan rewrites them. When a high-stakes corporate deal forces them into a partnership, sparks fly—both in and out of the boardroom. What starts as a battle of egos soon turns into a dangerous game of desire, deception, and late-night encounters that blur every professional boundary. In a world where trust is currency and betrayal is always one step away, Liam and Marcus are about to learn the most ruthless lesson of all: You don't mix business with pleasure—unless you're prepared to lose both. Hostile Takeover—a scorching enemies-to-lovers romance where boardroom rivalries turn into bedroom power plays.