The Billionaire's Bride: A Second Chance Workplace Romance

by Tansy Rhodes

I married my emotionally unavailable boss who's been breaking my heart for ten years.Ryan Blackwood has proposed three times. I've said no three times.

Now he's asking again with that same calculating stare that makes my pulse race and my resolve crumble.

This time feels different. Dangerous. Desperate.

I should walk away from the man who treats love like a chess game. Instead, I find myself saying yes to the brilliant, impossible CEO who's been driving me insane since he was my professor in graduate school.

But Ryan Blackwood is a master strategist. Every touch calculated. Every kiss deployed.

When I discover the truth about why he really married me, I realize I hold more power than I ever imagined. Power to give him everything he wants.

Or power to destroy him completely.

The question which will satisfy the ache he's left burning in my chest for a decade?

Because even knowing what he's done, I still melt every time he looks at me like I'm the only solution to an equation he can't solve.

Perfect for readers craving STEAMY billionaire workplace romance, marriage of convenience, and second-chance love with high-stakes passion and corporate secrets. This standalone romance is Book 2 in The Steamy Boss Romance Series.

189 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 27, 2025

Reviews

[Sophie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Truth be told I think I have a really hard time liking the characters she writes, especially the males. Personally if I’m reading a romance book it’s because I’m wanting to enjoy their love story and root for them even through their turmoil. In this book after all the lines he crosses and how long it takes for him to realize he’s done some seriously messed up things, it’s hard to like him and want him to be with her. I also just find her books very repetitive, the main characters have essentially the same argument over and over again, at some point it’s like beating a dead horse. They have the same argument until they’re finally able to either walk away from each other or forgive one another. It’s just too much conflict in my opinion. Nevertheless, I do enjoy the fact that her books are unpredictable in almost every sense, that keeps me intrigued at the very least.

[Denise Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story!!! How complex the weave of Erin and Ryan’s story! I loved the main characters and the way they were portrayed. The description of how Ryan’s brain works and how he sees the world is how I would imagine a brilliant mind would work. Brilliant in theory but in real life it’s a struggle. I loved how Erin managed to turn around and make their idea benefit those that need it. If only real life was more like that. I couldn’t put the book down! It was so easy to get completely caught up in their story. I’m excited to read the next book!! Thank You Tansy for being a wonderful writer and sharing your stories!
I received. Free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jane litherland · Rating 5 out of 5]

A master strategist Ryan Blackwood is ,her boss knows which buttons to press ,he’s been winding her gears for ten years ,asked for her hand three times … But this time he has her in his hooks forth time is the chime it’s took. The ground shook with their heat but now she knows a secret ,her power and why he asked for her hand . Now she has the upper hand to do with what she will. Does she go in for the kill ? Give him a thrill or both? Boy this is told with some skill and makes for compelling storytelling that’s devoured with need not speed

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jenny returns to work with her ex Ryan. They have a complicated past that will always entwine them. Forces in his company threaten the success they have built and they need to work together to ensure the good guys win. Trust however is misplaced and everything is on the verge of changing forever. Another good read with an interesting plot, likeable characters and plenty of heat.

[Lorraine Anton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great

Jennifer and Ryan
I enjoyed reading the second book in the Steamy Boss Romance series.

I loved the characters, plot and storyline.
It has drama, lies, control, sex, love and so much more.

Read it

[Mary Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

The change that means forever

This was a truly wonderful romance that takes a break up to find again. There is a lot of corporate realignment taking place that adds intrigue to this awesome story.

[Deanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intense

A lot of angst.
A little more controlling than I usually read but once I got started, I needed to know how it ended.
Tropes
Boss/ assistant
She fell first but he falls harder
Billionaire
Second chances

[A.B. Shepherd · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is 90% corporate politics/strategy and 10% relationship. Not really something I enjoyed.

[Zulma · Rating 4 out of 5]

the story of Jenny and Ryan. Ryan is billionaire Ceo, and Jenny is executive assistant/ex from college. Running late to work, she overhears a conversation she should not have. she runs to Ryan, who kisses her and asks her to marry him. again 3 times in 10 years. she ends up agreeing but man is she getting more than she bargain or expected for. p this story is about secrets, lies, manipulation and forgiveness and 2nd chance love. I loved it but I'm a romantic I see it in everything