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As an editor in the cutthroat world of publishing, books are my life.
Like in the romance novels I edit, I always dreamed of a sexy billionaire swooping in and wooing me.
Then, one evening, I met a gorgeous man in a bar.
It was only meant to be one night of passion, but one turned into two. Then, a few weeks later, fate intervened in the most unlikely of places.
Like that first night, we kept each other warm, but come morning, I snuck out.
Imagine my surprise when I land my dream job at Blackstone Publishing and I meet the CEO, Bastian—Oh my God, I slept with my new boss … twice—Blackstone.
As much as I try to leave him in my memories, I’m finding it harder and harder to ignore his advances.
Eventually, I give in, and it’s everything I wanted—until two pink lines and a disgruntled ex-employee turn my world upside down.
It seems that happily-ever-afters might only happen in the books I edit.

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Published February 6, 2025

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D.L. Gallie

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DL Gallie writes spicy romance with elements of comedy and suspense. She currently lives in Central Queensland, Australia, her husband and two teenagers. She and her husband have been together since she was sixteen, and although they drive each other crazy at times, she couldn’t imagine her life without him.

Shortly after her son was born, DL began reading again. With encouragement from her husband, she picked up the pen and started writing. Almost ten years later and the voices in her head won’t shut up.

DL enjoys listening to music, drinking white wine in the summer, red wine in the winter, and beer all year round. She’s also never been known to turn down a cocktail, especially a margarita.

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Profile Image for Jessie.
244 reviews12 followers
January 29, 2025
⚠️TW - head injury mentioned, MC ends up in the hospital, assault, ⚠️


🔥Spice Ahead (varying degrees)🔥
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 18
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 29
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Epilogue

Finding You was a quick and spicy read. I enjoyed the back and forth between Bastian and Audrey, the chemistry they had was undeniable. The two-night stand, turned forbidden office romance was funny mixed with a tinge of sadness.

I was a little nervous that this book was going to be more spice than plot but was pleasantly surprised when the story picked up. It is still heavy on the spice, but very enjoyable. 4/5⭐
Profile Image for Shannon.
1,011 reviews45 followers
February 6, 2025
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Stand-alone: Yes**
Author: DL Gallie
Rating: 4/5 ⭐️
Spiciness Rating: 3.5/5 🌶
POV: First Person Dual Perspective
Main Couple: Bastian and Audrey
Trope(s): Billionaire, He Falls First, Workplace, Accidental Pregnancy

This is my first read by DL Gallie. The blurb caught my eye and I decided to give it a go. I enjoyed every second. The connection, the banter, the storyline all had me hooked. Audrey is feisty and I could not get enough of her. Bas is playing the long game and man does he. I also have the feeling that there were some character crossovers from other books of hers. I will be scrolling through Goodreads :)

Bastian Blackstone started Blackstone Publishing after graduating college. He’s built a successful business and enjoys his bachelor life to the fullest. Until one night he meets a gorgeous stranger. Completely used to women falling at his feet, this one, is giving him a run for his money.

Audrey McKeown enjoys editing for her indie clients, but when an opportunity to join Blackstone Publishing and keep her side gig she is all about it.

Then she meets the owner. And… it’s the sexy stranger she had a one-night, well make that a two-night stand with. What are the odds?

Bastian cannot believe his luck especially when the beautiful Drey ducked out on him yet again.

He pulls out all the stops.

She keeps saying no, trying to keep it professional especially because of the non fraternization policy.

But, he is tenacious. And, on a trip to New York he convinces her to have just one drink with him.

Well, that one drink completely alters their reality.

Profile Image for S Celeste.
652 reviews42 followers
February 4, 2025
Finding you starts with a chance meeting where Audrey, a book editor, and Bastian, a CEO of a publishing company, meet, have some flirty banter and Audrey bounces. Bastian is hooked so when they meet again they share a passionate night together where Audrey once again disappears. On their third chance encounter they share another passionate night and then go their separate ways. Unfortunately for Audrey, she runs into Bastian again when she gets a job at his publishing company. Bastion wants Audrey, Audrey wants to keep her job and refuses him at every turn thanks to the company’s no fraternization policy. What follows is a quick spicy read with a cat and mouse game between Bastian and Audrey.

I really liked this book. If you want a spicy read where the MMC falls hard for a mysterious FMC while she keeps him on his toes, this book is for you. I loved how Audrey kept Bastion at arms length despite her attraction because a the end of the day her job was important to her. She made Bastion essentially prover himself to her and even though he had a few missteps, he ultimately stepped up in a big way. I love the push and pull between this couple. Bastion was completely out of his element with a woman who refused to fall at his feet. If you want a quick spicy read with a cute HEA you can’t go wrong with this story.
Profile Image for Kaylene Cherry.
83 reviews2 followers
February 9, 2025
She’s done it again!! DL delivers another great book full of characters you’ll fall in love and have a laugh with.

We meet Bastian (Bas to his friends) Blackstone, CEO and strong business of Blackstone Publishing. We also meet Audrey (Drey) McKeown, an editor of romance books.

The two meet one night in a bar, and are instantly attracted to each other. The chemistry is hot from the get go, and a wild night ensues. But Drey leaves before Bastian wakes up. Fate brings them back together for another night but again she takes off…

Weeks later she goes for an interview for an editors job and little does she know her new boss is in fact her one (two) night stand. She has read about this before in her novels but couldn’t imagine she’d be living her books IRL.

What’s worse is the sexual attraction between the two of them is palpable, Bas is trying his hardest to get her back into his bed and Drey is trying her hardest to fight it. She won’t be involved with her boss! She loves her job too much and has too much integrity to pursue him, so she’s thankful for the Non-fraternisation clause in her contract.

If you love strong, sassy characters and a forbidden office romance with a HEA then this book is for you.

There are some side characters that you’ll love as well!!

I was lucky enough to be given this as an ARC for my honest review.
1,526 reviews45 followers
April 24, 2025
Audrey knows a girl has needs and when the best-looking man she’s ever seen persists she gives in, to one of the best nights of her life. And gives in again.
Bastian doesn’t date, but this woman is the same as him only in a woman’s body. He makes sure to find her again and again, before she disappears again. He couldn’t be more surprised when she shows up as the new editor.
Bastian does everything to convince Audrey to go out with him but she’s firm on the company policy, his brother reminds him he’s the boss and could change it.
When he shows up in New York where Audrey has a meeting with a client one drink leads to more and Audrey swears no more. Returning to work a trip to the hospital reveals they weren’t as careful as they both thought. Seeing Sebastian’s reaction she knows she’s got some decisions to make.
Sebastian realise that his reaction was the wrong one to Audrey’s news realising she found out the same time as him, she won’t even date him, so he knows he has to do something drastic to win her back
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848 reviews15 followers
January 30, 2025
I loved this story of Bastian and Audrey. Audrey is an editor who bumps into Bastian in a bar one night and falls for his pickup lines. They end up spending the night, then Audrey takes off, and Bastian has no idea who she is. A couple of months later, fate plays its hand again, and they get stranded together, spending another night together before going their separate ways again. Audrey lands the job of a lifetime, and when she gets taken to meet the CEO, she can't believe her eyes to find it's him, Bastion. Bastion can't believe his luck and tries to win Audrey over. But she won't fall for his wily charms because there is an employee rule of no fraternization. D.L. keeps you turning the pages with the antics between the two to avoid each other. She also gives you a few giggles with the witty banter between the two.
I received an arc for my voluntary honest review for NN Book Blog. If you love a steamy office rom-com, you will love this book.
Profile Image for Jean Dewsbury.
871 reviews17 followers
January 24, 2025
Audrey "Drey" Mc Keown and Bastian "Bas" Blackstone have sexual chemistry that leaves you needing to know what's next.

A nightstand that happens twice, left them both with feeling a little breathless.

Time passes, and Audrey finds her perfect job as an editor at a publisher business.

After securing the job, she is introduced to the CEO and to both their surprises they are introduced. Audrey introduces herself to Mr Bas Blackstone as if they have never met before. Bas can't believe his luck he has longed to see Drey again.

Bastain can't believe its Drey, often wondering where this wowan went after their last saw each other.

A well written, somewhat forbidden office romance filled with sass humour and a great story.
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12.3k reviews92 followers
February 8, 2025
When Audrey met Bastian, the sparks flew and they spent a steamy evening together. She never expected to see him again but when their paths cross again they once again give in to the chemistry again. The third time isn’t the charm as that is when she finds out that he is the CEO of the publishing company where she has recently been hired.

Bastian hasn’t been able to forget the time he spent with Audrey, and he wants more. He isn’t about to let the fact that he is her boss come behind, but he has quite the challenge in front of him convincing her. Let the fun begin!

The interactions between them are entertaining and the chemistry undeniable as despite all the challenges that conspire to keep them apart isn’t enough to deny a love that was meant to be.
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2,901 reviews42 followers
January 16, 2025
At first I thought this was just going to be heat and sex, however well written the scenes and the chemistry between the characters, I thought it was going to get a bit staid. Don't get me wrong it was good but I do like a bit more to a story. Thankfully it started to become more and the story and romance developed into a really great read, there was more than just sex. The characters started to get to know each other and click in other ways, other characters as well helped with the connection and this evolved into something I enjoyed and loved. There is some wonderful banter and some unexpected curveballs giving it a more rounded read.
Profile Image for Susan McWhinney.
621 reviews9 followers
January 21, 2025
Bastian and Audrey's story. And who doesn't love a forbidden love that ends with a HEA!
From the first time Bastian sees Audrey he knows she is different.
Audrey also feels the spark whenever he touches her.
The chemistry between these two is off the pages hot.
With Bastian's relentless pursuit of Audrey, she could feel her walls crumbling.
After not a one night stand but a 3 night stand, Audrey vows to keep away from Bastian.
A fall, concussion and an unexpected pregnancy all lend to a great forbidden office romance story with a few hiccups along the way.
I really enjoyed the story, 5 stars from me!
Profile Image for Kerrie Juric.
70 reviews1 follower
February 6, 2025
I’ve found my new favourite sassy leading lady!

Finding You by DL Gallie is billionaire workplace romance with lots of banter and spice. Bastian (Bas to his friends) Blackstone first sets his eyes on Audrey (Drey) McKeown at a bar and from that moment he made it his mission to take her to bed.

There is an instant sexual attraction between them, however, Drey is playing hard to get and this makes Bas even more determined to win her. With fate on his side, their one night stand, turns into two, and then he finds her again (see what I did there) standing in his office being introduced as the new fiction editor at his publishing firm.

Their connection both in and out of the bedroom is what Drey reads about 😍 but this new job is everything she’s ever dreamt of, and her morals and the non-fraternisation policy in her contract are keeping her away from Bas, much to his frustration.

If you like sexual banter where he won’t stop until he has her, add in bossy billionaire vibes, office shenanigans and drama plus a surprise pregnancy then you’ll love, Finding You.
2,095 reviews31 followers
February 1, 2025
Absolutely loved Bastian and Audrey. Bas always gets what he wants and the first time he saw Drey he knew he had to have her, little did he know that she wouldn’t fall to her knees and worship him. No, she was going to be a challenge. These two had a spark that no one had made them feel before, it’s hard to deny and one steamy night and waking up alone, Bas can’t forget Drey. As fate would have it, he’s her new boss and no way can they be together, but Bas is persistent and will not take no for an answer. Will he break her walls down or will Audrey keep the walls up and push him away? These two were fun, witty banter, and steam for days. Another great read by this author.
Profile Image for Detra Newhouse.
70 reviews
February 2, 2025
Serendipity is what this is! Drey is out for a one night stand, though she wouldn’t mind a longer night. Bastian is also after a one night stand, but quickly he falls into the “he falls first” trope and boy does he fall. After this hit one night they had together she dips out on him before he even has a chance to find her full name or phone number. He tries to find her again by retracing his steps. When serendipity steps in he has another chance, only for her to repeat the same thing again. She isn’t playing hard to get, but he sure does work for it. Read this book for a hot and spicy office romance and you may just believe in serendipity yourself!
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6,534 reviews136 followers
February 5, 2025
I haven’t read much by this author but what I have read I have enjoyed and the blurb for Finding You really intrigued me. I wasn’t disappointed because this is a well written, passionate journey that drew me in from the first chapter and didn’t let me go until the final word was read.
Bastian Blackstone is a man used to getting what he wants in the business world and his personal life. What he didn’t expect was to come face to face with Audrey the woman he spent a couple of passion nights with in the office, where she is his new employee……
Getting what he wants has always come easy and now he has his sight set on Audrey but will she give in to his charms. One click to find out.
Profile Image for Erin Lewis.
6,221 reviews219 followers
January 30, 2025
4 Star Review Finding You by D.L. Gallie

D.L. Gallie is a relatively new author to me, but what I have read I have enjoyed.

Bastian Blackstone is the CEO of Blackstone Publishing and the man who Audrey has a couple of passionate nights with. Imagine her shock when she learns that he is her new boss.

He is a man used to getting his own way and he wants Audrey. This was a well written, entertaining read that ticked numerous boxes for me with characters were engaging and easy to relate too.
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1,910 reviews22 followers
February 3, 2025
Bastian and Audrey set the pages alight with their undeniable chemistry and hot and spicy romance. A well written story and well rounded characters give this book about forbidden office romance a great storyline and Bastian is quite relentless in his wooing of Audrey. Audrey tries her hardest to resist his advances but eventually Bastian gets his way and they embark on a beautiful love. I enjoyed this very much and I found myself totally immersed in the story. DL Gallie you have done it again!
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530 reviews16 followers
February 15, 2025
Book Review: Finding You by D.L. Gallie

This is a cute and spicy read by DL I highly enjoy her stories and this one was a great one. It’s about Audrey and Bastian and their flirty back and forth banter is great! I love that they have these moments in the beginning they are passionate and hot af. Plus there is the tension of the workplace and keeping distance but they have a delicious cat and mouse game! I loved that he fell so hard for her and she kept him kinda guessing great chemistry and I loved how he steps up in the story. Great read with a HEA!
Profile Image for Tracey Edwards.
47 reviews7 followers
January 19, 2025
A thoroughly enjoyable billionaire, workplace romance with a side of forced proximity, spice and he-falls-first and surprise pregnancy.

From around a third of the way in - I did not put it down and read the whole last two thirds in one go. It had me fully hooked.

The sexual tension between Bastian and Audrey is clearly there, and the banter between the two was spot on!

Thank you DL Gallie for the opportunity to ARC read this one!
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943 reviews
January 30, 2025
Bastain meets this gorgeous woman at a bar. He wants to know more about her. Her name is Drey. She leaves. Will he find her again?

Omg. Swoon worthy x 100= go get this book right now and find out. I read this in two settings. So very very good.

I want to know more about Bas’ brother.
CAWPILE: 10.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!
Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!
Melissa
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2,463 reviews26 followers
February 2, 2025
This is a billionaire workplace romance, though the couple did meet in a bar before she worked for him.
Bastian and Audrey's chemistry was off the charts, fate was in place having them find each other again after she left.
When she turned up in his publishing house as the new editor, sparks were flying only he had rules in place for office romances.
A surprise would change their relationship, could they make it work?
It's a fun read and I read it in one afternoon.
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727 reviews24 followers
February 3, 2025
FIRE! ABSOLUTE FIRE!

This book starts off with a spice level that's off charts hot, and while the spice is a big part of the story itself, it doesn't become the whole plot.
Loved the instant attraction, and chemistry between Bas and Audrey, and the fact the he falls first is my absolute favorite. The back and forth between the two was brilliant.
A throughly enjoyable, spicy quick read.
One of my favorites.
Profile Image for Jenn O'Leary.
1,021 reviews22 followers
February 4, 2025
Finding You is a fast paced spicy workplace romance.
Audrey & Bastian meet in a bar and have some off the charts chemistry.
They end up having a 2 night stand and Audrey sneaks out in the morning.
When Audrey lands her dream job, she is surprised to learn that Bastian is the CEO.
Bastian wants to continue where they left off, but Audrey doesn't want to break the companies no fraternization policy.
This book was full of amazing banter and sizzling steam. A fantastic read!
433 reviews7 followers
February 5, 2025
I loved this fast-paced office romance, there was plenty of steamy romance and absolutely hilarious banter. Bastian and Audrey make a brilliant couple and I found myself enjoying the story more and more as I turned the pages. This author is relatively new to me but I have thoroughly enjoyed what I have read so far and this certainly wasn't an exception. If you are looking for a light-hearted spicy romance look no further, I recommend this book highly.
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1,616 reviews98 followers
February 6, 2025
This is my first book by this author but have to say I really enjoyed it. It was lighter than what I usually read but couldn’t put this book down.

Aubrey and Bastian keep running into each other and the chemistry between them is off the charts. But Audrey keeps running off.

Only fate has other plans for these two. When she starts her new job, he is the CEO of the company. What will Aubrey do? Will she give into his charms?

Profile Image for Wendy Livingstone.
20.1k reviews257 followers
February 6, 2025
Aubrey and Bastian cross paths in a bar, and spend a passionate night together, which leads to a couple more. When Aubrey starts a new job, she finds out that Bastian is the CEO of the publishing house.
This is an easy to reads story, with emotions, humor, witty banter, romance, undeniable chemistry, boss / employee, and love, which leads to an enjoyable, spicy, and unpredictable page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
212 reviews1 follower
January 20, 2025
Bastian and Drey keep meeting, but Drey proves illusive. Bastians company, shes determined to follow the on fraternisation policy. Bastain though? Well he has other plans, so how can he win her over?
Before too long though their lives get a touch more complicated and entwined.

This is a he falls first, spicy, funny quick read with can she trust him vibes and I throuroghly enjoyed it.
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2,207 reviews
January 27, 2025
Finding You is another hit, a must read written by the talented author DL Gallie. This is an office romance full of drama, sexy scenes, witty banter, lots of flowers and chocolates kind of story. The moment I started, I couldn’t put it down. 5+ stars!
Tropes;
one/two night stand
office/forbidden romance
boss/employee relationship
touch her and die vibes
surprise baby
HEA
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938 reviews7 followers
January 28, 2025
I liked Finding You. I thought the characters definitely had a connection and i liked seeing them in the workplace and fighting said attraction but not being able to resist. I thought Beau and Bastian’s relationship was done well. However, i did think the book could be a bit all over the place and i really would’ve liked to have been able to delve deeper into Bastian and Audrey as characters. Really learn more about them and their pasts etc.
Profile Image for Kayla Smith.
622 reviews10 followers
February 7, 2025
⭐️⭐️

Plot - 2/5
Characters - 2/5
Spice - 🌶️🌶️

I’m going to be honest - I STRUGGLED through this book. I didn’t particularly like Audrey or Bastian and their romance felt wishy-washing at best. Plot wise, it’s mostly a push and pull of we shouldn’t but we do for their workplace relationship.

I found Audrey annoying at best and Bastian was a major hypocrite with his coworkers. I’ve enjoyed previous books by this author so it may very well be that this one was just a once off miss for me.
2,343 reviews10 followers
February 8, 2025
Finding You by DL Gallie is the story of Bastian and Audrey. They meet at a bar and sparks fly! Later, she gets a new job and discovers that Bastian is her boss.

This story was fun, but kind of lacked substance. The characters were good and pretty well-developed. The story line was ok. Good story. 3.5 stars
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