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Hostile
Kadeem Harper, a business strategist prodigy, lives an understated life. But beneath the surface lies a man whose net worth rivals the richest people in the world. Secretly, Kadeem owns a multi-billion-dollar mergers and acquisitions conglomerate that orchestrates hostile takeovers. His latest Cox Properties Inc.
Jaquetta Irby, the fierce and loyal Chief Financial Officer of Cox Properties Inc. has spent her life plotting the demise of her godfather figure, Douglas Cox. Haunted by the memory of her sister's lifeless body and driven by the injustices her family has suffered, Jaquetta meticulously plans to bring Douglas down from the inside.
Unbeknownst to Jaquetta and Kadeem, they share a common goal. As they get to know one another, they decided to reveal their secrets to one another. And their partnership transforms into a deep, romantic bond. Together, they decipher hidden clues left by Kadeem's grandfather and Jaquetta's sister, leading them on a dangerous journey across downtown LA to find the evidence needed to expose Douglas's illegal activities.
But with an inside informant watching their every move and Douglas growing ever more desperate, Kadeem and Jaquetta must navigate treacherous waters to bring him down. In a climactic showdown at a condemned hotel, can they survive the wrath of Douglas Cox? Or become yet another one of his many victims?
“Hostile" is a gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and redemption. Join Kadeem and Jaquetta as they navigate the high-stakes world of hostile takeovers and discover that sometimes, love is the most powerful strategy of all.
Jaquetta Irby, the fierce and loyal Chief Financial Officer of Cox Properties Inc. has spent her life plotting the demise of her godfather figure, Douglas Cox. Haunted by the memory of her sister's lifeless body and driven by the injustices her family has suffered, Jaquetta meticulously plans to bring Douglas down from the inside.
Unbeknownst to Jaquetta and Kadeem, they share a common goal. As they get to know one another, they decided to reveal their secrets to one another. And their partnership transforms into a deep, romantic bond. Together, they decipher hidden clues left by Kadeem's grandfather and Jaquetta's sister, leading them on a dangerous journey across downtown LA to find the evidence needed to expose Douglas's illegal activities.
But with an inside informant watching their every move and Douglas growing ever more desperate, Kadeem and Jaquetta must navigate treacherous waters to bring him down. In a climactic showdown at a condemned hotel, can they survive the wrath of Douglas Cox? Or become yet another one of his many victims?
“Hostile" is a gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and redemption. Join Kadeem and Jaquetta as they navigate the high-stakes world of hostile takeovers and discover that sometimes, love is the most powerful strategy of all.
165 pages, Paperback
Published July 15, 2024
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About the author
Jacki Renée
6 books15 followersMusic sparks my inspiration to write and I listen to a variety of music. I credit my story ideas to the emotions I sense when listening to music. It’s the tone of the artist’s voice mixed with the sounds coming from the instruments that sends my literal mind into another dimension. I play songs on repeat until I can put into words how I want my characters to be perceived.
My approach to writing is to draw the outline and allow the imagination of the reader to color in the blanks. Meticulously chosen words can outline the plot yet still hide the truth in plain sight. Emotional words invoke the images and colors, sounds and scents, tastes and touch of the story. Words are the clues used to visualize the story. I strive to create a portal to a different reality, so my readers see the story through the eyes of the characters. Call me sinister, but I love keeping my readers confused to the end, then shocking them when I point out the obvious. If you commit to traveling the road, you get to experience the peaks and valleys and walk with the characters into the arms of a “Happily Ever After.”
My goals as an author are to… always finish what I start, be it a book written by a fellow author, or a manuscript I worked on but put aside. Expand my reading palate by finding new authors and “paying-it-forward.” Stay true to my beliefs, yet open myself to a world seen through the eyes of others. Always find the positive in the face of differences because my stories may not be for everyone, but they will entertain someone.
My approach to writing is to draw the outline and allow the imagination of the reader to color in the blanks. Meticulously chosen words can outline the plot yet still hide the truth in plain sight. Emotional words invoke the images and colors, sounds and scents, tastes and touch of the story. Words are the clues used to visualize the story. I strive to create a portal to a different reality, so my readers see the story through the eyes of the characters. Call me sinister, but I love keeping my readers confused to the end, then shocking them when I point out the obvious. If you commit to traveling the road, you get to experience the peaks and valleys and walk with the characters into the arms of a “Happily Ever After.”
My goals as an author are to… always finish what I start, be it a book written by a fellow author, or a manuscript I worked on but put aside. Expand my reading palate by finding new authors and “paying-it-forward.” Stay true to my beliefs, yet open myself to a world seen through the eyes of others. Always find the positive in the face of differences because my stories may not be for everyone, but they will entertain someone.
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