Book Description
He’s fighting for his reputation. She’s risking her heart.
Billionaire tech mogul Blake Fielding is on top of the world — until a scandalous hack makes him public enemy number one, shattering the empire he’s built.
Ellie Mae-Woodward’s dream job at the famous social media company Heartbook is within her grasp. Except she never steps foot in the interview room. When she arrives, the company is in lockdown.
Her dream job is over before it has even begun.
While Ellie drowns her sorrows and Blake escapes the press attention, a chance encounter by the river leads to an unexpected friendship.
Blake is determined to clear his name. He doesn’t expect his only ally to be Ellie — a quirky, book-loving web designer.
Ellie finds Blake infuriatingly handsome and frustratingly guarded, but she might be the only one who can help him.
As fate throws them together, sparks fly. And when the shocking truth comes to light, Blake faces an impossible choice: reclaim his reputation or risk it all for love.
The Author
Katie Evergreen (aka Kate Galloway Smith) is an award-winning, best-selling author, copywriter, and Consultant Occupational Therapist. Growing up devouring Famous Five, Point Horror, and Sweet Valley High, Katie now lives in Norfolk with her daughter and their cats, where she spends her time writing about people falling in love.
Katie has a website at katieevergreen.com and can be found on Facebook and Instagram too!
My review
I really enjoyed this read! Katie Evergreen blends romance and mystery perfectly in Suddenly Desired, delivering a story that’s both fun and emotionally satisfying.
From the very start, I loved the quiet spark between Ellie and Blake — a quirky, bookish web designer and a guarded tech billionaire with everything to lose. Their slow-burn connection felt authentic, with enough tension to keep me turning the pages. I also appreciated the mystery angle involving the hack scandal — it gave the story depth without overshadowing the romance.
Fans of the first book, Suddenly Desired (reviewed on my blog here) will enjoy seeing the familiar presence of the APEX Billionaires.
There are some hot and spicy scenes too — and while I personally prefer my books like my food, very lightly spiced, these moments were tastefully done. I’d call it more “door ajar” than open — enough steam to satisfy spice-lovers, but still comfortable for those of us who prefer things a little more subtle.
A fab mix of friends-to-lovers, workplace tension, opposites attract, and of course, billionaire drama. Definitely recommended if you like a romance with brains and heart. 💻❤️
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