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  • 07/2018
  • B07FNDB4JL
  • 192 pages
  • $3.99
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  • 07/2018
  • 978-1984535047 B07FNDB4JL
  • 192 pages
  • $15.99
Suzanne Eglington
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The Dating Policy

Adult; Romance; (Market)

The Dating policy chronicles a complicated office romance and the emotional steps that one couple is willing to take to find love.
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The Dating Policy

Suzanne Eglington

Publisher: Xlibris Pages: 185 Price: (paperback) $15.99ISBN: 9781984535047Reviewed: September, 2018Author Website: Visit »

An entertaining and sensual erotic romance, The Dating Policy chronicles a complicated office romance and the emotional steps that one couple is willing to take to find love.

Mallory Kennedy takes her career seriously, a much different approach from the way she has handled her love life. Until now, she has avoided serious relationships, choosing to keep her connections casual. Then, at the coaxing of her work pal, Angela, she agrees to test the relationship waters—but neither has any idea what’s in store when Todd Duvall, the mysteriously rich, handsome office bad boy, steps into her life.

Mallory’s relatable emotions are her character’s strength. She struggles to maintain calm and confidence as she pursues a relationship with an intimidating man. To complicate things further, their workplace forbids dating, and one of her colleagues hints that Mallory should avoid Todd at all costs. But she risks her heart and her career, and their initial undeniable chemistry evolves into many explicit, varied, and well-written sex scenes.

Occasionally, the story jumps from one event to the next without warning, often in the middle of a chapter. This distracts from an otherwise engaging plot of romance and intrigue. But, the flaw doesn’t diminish the overall impact of an otherwise enticing story.

With its likable, three-dimensional characters, sensual encounters, genuine dialogue and emotion and an intriguing story with plenty of twists and turns, The Dating Policy boasts all the elements of a successful erotic romance. Although including a handsome leading man with secret past borders on cliché, the strong plot, the reveal of his secrets and his well-developed character, defined by strength and a hint of vulnerability, add freshness to the conceit.

Mallory’s approachable character and a creative, unexpected and emotionally impactful story deliver a satisfying read that fans of the genre should enjoy.

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09/01/2018
Holly Book Reviews Author Interview: Suzanne Eglington

Title: The Dating Policy
Author: Suzanne Eglington
Publisher: Xlibris
ISBN: 978-1984535047
Pages: 192
Genre: Romance/Erotica
Interviewed by: Ella Vincent

Today we are talking to Suzanne Eglington, author of “The Dating Policy.”

HBR: The Dating Policy is a steamy book, but also has touches of romance. Was it important to have that balance in the novel? I want the reader to experience love for the first time through Mallory Kennedy’s eyes. She never trusted a relationship to move past the like stage where all her comforts were met and she could bail from a relationship when it got too comfortable. Mallory made a promise to be open to love and with love comes the romance that is the most fun in relationships.

HBR: Mallory is an independent woman and not a damsel in distress in The Dating Policy. How crucial was it to have such a strong career woman for a protagonist? With so many amazing women securing their career first and relationship second; it was crucial for Mallory to play that role. That is until Todd came around and made her feel an attraction that she didn’t know how to deal with at first.

HBR: The Dating Policy is a timely book about romance in the workplace. What effect do you think the Me Too movement will have on workplace romances in the future? I had the idea of writing this novel from my business ethics class I took a year ago. We had gone over a case about dating amongst employees. Sexual harassment should never be tolerated. There are distinct behavioral patterns between harassment and mutual attraction. With so many women in corporate jobs and all the time they put into work, sometimes it is the only place to find a relationship. I agree there should be rules but there should also be some formal paperwork that would not hold the company responsible if two people in the same company wanted to date.

HBR: Your writing is so effortless and still emotional. Which writers have inspired you? When I can read, I love reading Jeaniene Frost, Patricia Briggs, Sylvia Day, Stephenie Meyer, and currently I am addicted to textbooks. I have been hitting the criminal justice track pretty hard lately.

HBR: What do you want readers to understand from The Dating Policy? The Dating Policy is finding love in the most unlikely place between two very different characters. With all the issues of work-related sexual harassment, I wanted to give a positive spin that even in the cooperate world, you might find the love of your life.

 

Formats
Ebook Details
  • 07/2018
  • B07FNDB4JL
  • 192 pages
  • $3.99
Paperback Details
  • 07/2018
  • 978-1984535047 B07FNDB4JL
  • 192 pages
  • $15.99
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