Romance Book Award Finalist Perfect Office Pact
Exciting news! Perfect Office Pact has been named a romance book award finalist for 2025 by the Colorado Authors League. I’m so excited about this honor for my latest romance release penned under Maria Jane. This book includes a number of firsts in my Perfect romance series, a first neurodivergent or neuro-atypical character and a first main character who makes some morally gray choices.
The Colorado Authors League hosts book awards each year for books published the prior year. The awards honor outstanding books in all categories from fiction, to non-fiction, and poetry. I’ve received awards from Colorado Independent Publishers Association, and Independent Book Publishers Association, as well as the Global Book Awards for my fantasy books, but this is the first major award for one of my romance titles.
More about Perfect Office Pact from the back cover…
Their rules are simple.
He’ll keep his nose out of her personal life and help further her career.
She won’t tell the board what he did.
Declan Jordan crosses a line—a massive line—and he’ll probably lose his job if Mira files a complaint. When your boss majorly screws up, even if it leads to the thing you’ve been looking for your whole life, why wouldn’t you take advantage? Even if that means spending time with a man impossible to work with.
Mira Vasquez pricks Declan’s every nerve. When she was his student, her quick tongue and incessant questioning annoyed him to his wit’s end, but he had to hire her. She ranked top of her class and is bilingual. Now, he’s her boss. That’s a position he never wanted to be in.
Seeing her every day drives him wild because he can’t know her like he wants. Then, when he delves too deep, she turns the tables, leaving him in an even more precarious position. Further, there’s little chance she’ll ever see beyond his one misstep.
To convince her he’s not that person, he’ll have to break the pact he made with her, and she could end his career with one swift keystroke.
Find out if Declan is willing to risk everything for a what if with Mira in Perfect Office Pact today!
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What reviewers are saying about Perfect Office Pact…
“This well-crafted romance introduces us to the engaging characters of Declan and Mira, highlighting their stark differences and the thrilling push-and-pull dynamic between them. Declan, a young and diligent executive, and Mira, eager to prove herself, offer a refreshing contrast. The dual narrative perspective, providing insights into both their thoughts and feelings, enriches the storyline. Overall, it’s a fun and well-written romance that keeps readers engaged and entertained.” – 5*, Rebel, Goodreads
“I liked having the dual POV as it meant I felt more engaged with both main characters. The chemistry between Mira and Declan came across in the narrative and I liked how their relationship developed throughout the story. A sweet romance with plenty of humour, emotions and a bit of drama all of which kept me happily turning the pages.” – 4* Jennifer, Goodreads
“This book kept me turning pages late into the night so I could see what was going to happen! There are a lot of great characters between the people at work, Mira’s family, and her friend group and the story lines were perfect! Now I need to go back and read Bree’s story in the first book!” – 4*, Audrie, Goodreads
Find Perfect Office Pact on Amazon with Kindle or KU, Goodreads, or Bookbub. Find the whole Perfect series on Amazon here.
About the author…
Maria Jane, also penned under Tricia Copeland, is the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of Kingdom of Embers, To be Fae Queen, Lovelock Ones, and Azreya, Aztec Priestess, and dozens of other titles. She is the host of the Finding the Magic Book Podcast who weaves magical stories about love, courage, and finding your passion.
Maria believes in finding magic. She thinks magic infuses every aspect of our lives, whether it is the magic of falling in love, discovering a new passion, seeing a beautiful sunset, or reading a book that transports us to another world. An avid runner and Georgia native, Maria now lives with her family and four-legged friends in Colorado. Find all her titles including contemporary romance, also penned under Tricia Copeland, young adult fantasy, and dystopian fiction at www.triciacopeland.com. The pen name Maria Jane honors her sister and grandmother, who loved their romances.