Blackmailed by my Billionaire Boss: An Enemies-to-Lovers, Secret Baby Romance

by Adele Storm

I was supposed to expose him. Not crave his touch. Not fall into his bed. And definitely not fall in love.

Six months chasing the story of a lifetime led me straight into the lion’s den and into the arms of Manhattan’s most dangerous billionaire.

Damien Sinclair is ruthless. Known to be tied to everything from corporate espionage to human trafficking. When I confront him with evidence that could destroy him, he doesn’t deny it. Instead, he makes me an impossible

Work for him and uncover the truth. Or watch my career and my life go up in flames.

Now I’m trapped beside the man I swore to take down. A man who blackmails me, protects me, and kisses me like he owns my soul.

I should run. I should hate him.

But every time Damien’s ice-blue eyes lock on mine, I wonder if he’s not the monster I believed… and if he might be the only man who can keep me alive.

And the biggest secret of all?

I’m carrying his baby.

352 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2025

About the author

Hi, I’m Adele Storm, and I am obsessed with crafting steamy contemporary romance novels where billionaire troubles ignite true love! 💞 Originally from Pennsylvania, I swapped snow boots for flip-flops and now call sunny Florida home. 🏖️🩴

When I’m not weaving stories filled with slow-burn kisses, sizzling chemistry, and happily-ever-afters, you’ll find me at the beach with my husband, two sons, and our two spoiled dogs, soaking in golden sunsets and plotting my next irresistible love story.

Thank you for following me on this steamy journey, and here’s to stories that set your heart racing!🔥

Happy Reading!

Reviews

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tropes

- Enemies to Lovers ( with a caveat. I think it was more strategic power play)

- Billionaire Romance

- Forced Proximity

- Secret Baby … kinda

- Touch Her and Die

- Morally Gray Hero

⚡️ Fast. Fierce. Unhinged.

This book is a full-throttle ride from page one. The suspense? Immediate. The spice? Instant. The pregnancy? Blink and boom. It’s drama on demand no fluff, no filler, just pure chaos and heat.

Damien is a walking red flag wrapped in a designer suit. He’s bossy, obsessive, and gives off major “bully with a soft spot” energy. People assume the worst and they’re not wrong, just wrong about why. He’s misunderstood, intense, and loves like he does every else, intense and thorough!

Isabella? She’s the real MVP. Strategic, whip smart, and emotionally bulletproof. Even when blackmailed, she’s playing chess while everyone else is fumbling with checkers. She doesn’t bend she calculates. And she just happens to fall for someone as intense as she is.

🧠 Heads Up!!!

⚠️ Content Warning: Human trafficking especially involving women and children is a central theme in this story. It’s woven into the plot and adds serious emotional weight. However the author’s thoughtful afterward, which not only acknowledges the reality behind the fiction but also offers care resources for readers who may be navigating this in real life. Thats appreciated!

💬 Final Thoughts

Overall I enjoyed it. It was a nice break from deep world building and character development. The ending? Fast, yes but the multi-part epilogue delivers. We get a glimpse years down the road, and it’s so satisfying to see how everything lands. It smooths out the chaos of the final chapters and gives you that “ahhh, okay” moment. If you’re someone who loves fast-paced, high-stakes romance with spice and emotional grit, this one’s for you. If you need slow-burn development and deep character arcs, you should probably pass this by.

I received it an advanced review copy for free and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.

[SuzieQuzie7973 · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very spicy and yummy romance book. I love the chemistry and relationship between Damien and Isabella. Adele Storm pulls you in with her amazing writing skills, and she keeps you there from start to finish.
If you love a spicy and yummy Enemies-To-Lovers fast pace romance, this is the book for y'all.
I highly recommend this spicy bit of yum mines!!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Lovelette · Rating 2 out of 5]

🖤 When the hunter becomes the hunted, the game turns deadly.

📖 Blackmailed by My Billionaire Boss by Adele Storm

⭐️⭐️.5

🌶️🌶️

Genre: Dark Romance (read trigger warnings — heavy themes like human trafficking)

Tropes:

💼 Billionaire MMC

🔥 Badass FMC

🏢 Forced proximity

👶 Pregnancy / baby

🖤 Morally grey MMC

🛡️ Protective MMC

Isabella, an investigative journalist, walks straight into the lion’s den when she confronts Damien — the man she believes to be at the center of a human trafficking ring. Instead of silencing her, he gives her a choice: work for him or watch her career burn. Hoping to gather intel from the inside, Isabella agrees… but her plan takes an unexpected turn when the line between danger and desire blurs.

This story starts strong — dark, psychological, and high stakes. I was immediately hooked when Isabella boldly faced the man she believed to be a monster. It promised tension and danger, and I was ready for it.

But somewhere along the way, I couldn’t quite connect with the characters. I understood their motives, but I didn’t feel them. There was a lot of dialogue and not enough narrative depth for me to grasp their chemistry or emotions fully. The insta-love/lust felt rushed — more fated mates than enemies to lovers — especially since their “enemy” dynamic only lasted a chapter.

The writing leaned heavily on conversations, which made some scenes hard to visualize. The pacing also fluctuated — fast in parts, slower in others — though I get that it aimed to emphasize key moments. Still, I wished for more descriptive flow to really immerse me in the world and stakes.

And honestly, the title felt a bit misleading. The “blackmail” wasn’t really central to the plot — I half expected it to be called Bulletproof Glass with how often that phrase came up. 😅

That said, it was a quick and easy read with emotional flashes of pain, justice, and determination. The baby subplot wasn’t a huge twist but served as a hopeful closure, balancing the darker themes with a touch of redemption and peace.

While it didn’t quite live up to its blurb, I’d still recommend it as a palate cleanser if you want something dark but not too heavy. The premise is strong — it just needed more depth and connection to truly shine.

Thank you Booksirens for this ARC!

[Nicole · Rating 2 out of 5]

Isabella is an investigative journalist who always gets the tough stories. Her reputation of uncovering scandal and tearing down empires precedes her, so when she goes to confront her newest mark, she is shocked to find out he has been watching her for almost as long as she’s been watching him.

Damien has built an empire and reputation of corporate espionage and human trafficking. When a feisty reporter shows up

I received a copy of this book to review and unfortunately was disappointed. While the story itself was good, there were too many inconsistencies. The blackmail was only mentioned in 2 pages, and the relationship between the MCs goes from one kiss, to one hookup, to a promise of a proposal in the span of 2 days.

The book is mostly dialogues, but most of the time you don’t know who’s speaking, and it feels like every other page they’re talking about bulletproof glass (46 times). It’s meant to be an inside joke of some sort, but instead it just gets repetitive.

The story line goes from warp speed to slow motion so many times it makes you dizzy, and there are plot holes, the book is based in Manhattan one minute and Miami the other. Then it talks about Damien being on site with a weapon, then in the penthouse holding Isabella’s hand, then back at the site receiving a letter.

The story has the potential to be really good, but unfortunately misses the mark in its current version.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book should really have been titled, “Behind Bulletproof Glass.” The “blackmail” part is only in the very beginning and truthfully isn’t really an issue. Damien and Isabella come together in an unconventional way for sure but the entirety of this book is based on combating human trafficking. Had I been looking for a such a book this one would’ve met that criteria for sure. I found this story quite unpredictable and very repetitive at times. There most definitely is danger, mayhem and much brutality within these pages. It’s more a mafia story than a billionaire romance - so for that misleading reason it lost a couple star ratings. Overall, it’s not written badly and the concepts are sound.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS romance book written by Adele. OMG I think my heart skipped a few beats when I saw this HOT HOT cover and that is just the beginning because Damien sounds yummy. :) Isabella is in for a ride of a lifetime when she ends up falling hard and fast for the off-limits billionaire but then she ends up with a secret that is going to change everything. I absolutely LOVED reading this romance book by Adele and can't wait to see what her next romance book delivers because if it's anything like this one it's going to be a perfect 10/10 star read.

[Candice Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don’t blink! The book was well written but I didn’t get the chance to read slowly. Too much happened too fast. We went from pushing the envelope to destroying it completely. I kept trying to find another book that I may have missed. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. There were some interesting motives behind the reason for chopping off the head of organizations. I enjoyed the book but still feel like something happened before the story began. Hopefully you like the sped up experience. Happy reading!

[Angelica · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had a very good premise, however the execution was not the best. I loved the idea of a journalist vs dangerous billionaire. The story moved with an odd pace - it was barely enemies to lovers before it jumped over to insta-lust.

There also was a lack of consistency and pacing. There is so much hoping around between the story lines that it seems more like plot holes rather than a cohesive story.

There is some heat and action, but this one lacks character and relationship development.

**I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.**

[Cheyenne (BookishByCheyenne) · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5/5⭐️ 1.5/5🌶

Thanks booksiren for the adviced copy. I felt that the beginning was so rushed and then the end dragged out but it was over all good. I liked the storyline of the two coming together to end the trafficking rings.

I don't really know if it was a secret baby book be uase it really wasn't hidden or anything. Like it kinda made sense because the two were rushed into love.

It was a nice read regardless.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

It was definitely slightly unhinged and a whole lot unconventional, and yet I absolutely loved every minute I spent with Damien and Isabella. They are the definition of warriors. I loved them. He's possessive and overprotective and she's insane enough to put it all on the line. I admired their determination, I loved their spirit and will carry their story with me always.

[Julie Juhl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blackmailed by my Billionaire Boss by Adele Storm.
Isabella and Damien's story has twists and turns, suspense, drama and romance. Their story is fast paced, with a great storyline. This is one you will be glad you read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Bri 🍒 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the plot, storyline and characters but I felt like it moved a bit too fast in some parts and more slowly in others. All around a good read if you like: secret baby, sleeping with my boss and saving good people from bad things.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[J. Pavey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has a very fast paced start. Full of secrets and a touch of blackmail. The MMC is obsessively protective while the FMC is strong and independent. Be sure to check your trigger warnings before starting this book. I received an advance review copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Elvina Elshad · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the storyline, the plot was good but I think, the book was more dialogue based

[Penny]

I would change the title to Bullet Proof Glass and Pregnant With a Baby Girl. Why? Because I dread to think how many times I read those two lines. The blackmail was such a minimal part of this story right at the very beginning it really doesn't warrant being in the title. By the middle I'd completely forgotten about the blackmail and all I could remember was so much bullet proof glass, ring that could be seen from space and the overkill with protection, bomb proof bunkers and no one could be allowed to forget she's pregnant with a baby girl!
The dialogue throughout is so corny. Do people actually speak like that ?

I didn't enjoy this, too much repetition, the dialogue was awful, sex was blink and you missed it so much it should have been left behind closed doors. I think clitoris was used once?
I was given the ebook to read in return for my opinion.