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Hidden Gem
Amanda Prentice has spent her life being judged by her beauty, not her abilities. Tired of being underestimated, she buries her natural radiance beneath frumpy clothes, outdated glasses, and an unassuming demeanour. Her goal? To prove herself as a top-tier personal assistant based on talent alone.
Dominic Childs, a guarded CEO, has no interest in romance—especially not with another assistant. Burned by a past engagement with a woman who used him for wealth and status, he keeps his heart locked away. When his meddling but well-meaning mother, Diane, insists on stepping down as his assistant and recommends Amanda, Dominic reluctantly agrees. Her dowdy appearance assures him she’s no threat to his carefully controlled world.
But Diane has a plan. She sees the sharp, compassionate woman beneath Amanda’s disguise and orchestrates a fateful encounter at an exclusive gala. When Amanda steps into the room as her true self, Dominic is blindsided. The woman he’s already come to admire is breathtaking—and suddenly, his carefully built defenses begin to crumble.
As attraction sparks and emotions deepen, Dominic must confront his fear of being deceived again, while Amanda struggles with the fear that he only wants her now because of her looks. With misunderstandings, insecurities, and undeniable chemistry pulling them in different directions, they must can they trust what’s real beneath the surface, or will their fears keep them apart?
Because sometimes, the most precious love is hidden in plain sight.
Dominic Childs, a guarded CEO, has no interest in romance—especially not with another assistant. Burned by a past engagement with a woman who used him for wealth and status, he keeps his heart locked away. When his meddling but well-meaning mother, Diane, insists on stepping down as his assistant and recommends Amanda, Dominic reluctantly agrees. Her dowdy appearance assures him she’s no threat to his carefully controlled world.
But Diane has a plan. She sees the sharp, compassionate woman beneath Amanda’s disguise and orchestrates a fateful encounter at an exclusive gala. When Amanda steps into the room as her true self, Dominic is blindsided. The woman he’s already come to admire is breathtaking—and suddenly, his carefully built defenses begin to crumble.
As attraction sparks and emotions deepen, Dominic must confront his fear of being deceived again, while Amanda struggles with the fear that he only wants her now because of her looks. With misunderstandings, insecurities, and undeniable chemistry pulling them in different directions, they must can they trust what’s real beneath the surface, or will their fears keep them apart?
Because sometimes, the most precious love is hidden in plain sight.
171 pages, Paperback
Published February 28, 2025
About the author
Alison Reid
65 books25 followersAlison Reid writes contemporary and small-town romance filled with heart, passion, and second-chance love stories. Her novels feature strong heroines, irresistible heroes, and the happily-ever-afters readers adore.
Before turning her love of storytelling into a publishing career, Alison spent thirty-five years working as an engineer—proof that happily-ever-afters can be built as carefully as any blueprint. She began writing as a hobby during the COVID lockdowns and quickly discovered a passion she couldn’t ignore.
Alison is happily married, has two grown children, and shares her home with two beautiful dogs who are convinced they deserve to be her main characters. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and imagining new love stories. She hopes her books give readers a few hours of escape, joy, and swoon-worthy romance they won’t soon forget.
Before turning her love of storytelling into a publishing career, Alison spent thirty-five years working as an engineer—proof that happily-ever-afters can be built as carefully as any blueprint. She began writing as a hobby during the COVID lockdowns and quickly discovered a passion she couldn’t ignore.
Alison is happily married, has two grown children, and shares her home with two beautiful dogs who are convinced they deserve to be her main characters. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and imagining new love stories. She hopes her books give readers a few hours of escape, joy, and swoon-worthy romance they won’t soon forget.
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October 3, 2025
Amanda is an inspiring heroine, intelligent, determined and far more than the world gives her credit for. Dominic, scarred by betrayal, is the perfect brooding counterpart whose walls slowly crumble in the face of her quiet strength. With meddling family, engaging banter and the magic of discovering love where you least expect it, this story delivers both charm and emotional depth.
July 31, 2026
This workplace slow burn romance filled with tension, emotion and undeniable chemistry. Dominic and Amanda's relationship develops beautifully, with plenty of heartfelt moments and just the right amount of angst. Amanda's quiet strength and Dominic's emotional walls make for a compelling story that kept me hooked from start to finish.
December 4, 2025
Fun read…!!!
Amanda and Dominic have great chemistry.
Enjoyed the meddling parents.
They were fun.
Amanda and Dominic have great chemistry.
Enjoyed the meddling parents.
They were fun.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews