The Arrangement: A Billionaire, Small-town, Forced Proximity, Workplace Romance

by Katy Hart

Ellie Baker is done with men.

Done with the lies. Done with being invisible. Done with pouring herself into someone who was never truly hers.

Then Jack Stone walks into her life.

Controlled. Powerful. Impossible to ignore.

Jack doesn’t do relationships, he does arrangements. One night. No strings. No promises. Always on his terms. He’s a man who gets what he wants.

And he wants Ellie.

She knows better than to get involved. Men like Jack don’t just break hearts, they ruin you for everyone else.

But one night becomes something far more dangerous.

Because Jack doesn’t lose control… until her.
And Ellie doesn’t take risks… until him.

Now they’re both in too deep.

And walking away isn’t an option.


The Arrangement is a steamy, billionaire, small-town romance; the first novel in the interconnected standalone romance series, Foxbury Billionaires.

536 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication September 3, 2026

About the author

Katy has spent most of her life reading and making up stories. A few years ago she decided to take this writing lark a bit more seriously and put fingers to keyboard. Katy loves writing feisty females and heroes (usually of the billionaire kind) with a heart. Her stories are steamy and angst filled but always have a happy-ever-after. You can find her books on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

Reviews

[Ash · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC RECEIVED FROM AUTHOR

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

This was a fun drama filled, spicy workplace romance/forbidden romance. The setting was fun and immersive between the small towns of England and London itself, the characters had depth and layer to them to keep you engaged.

The spicy chapters were well timed out that they never felt too overwhelming, there was a few times I found myself personally wishing they continued to talk things through instead of hooking up but never bad enough to take me out of the story.

The tension between Ellie and Jack was set perfectly right from the start and getting a glimpse into their lives before they met one another and how past strained relationships, and traumatic events carry on in your life and affect you even up to years after.

Overall this was a very fun spicy story that I read in less than 24 hours and really enjoyed!!

[Laura LeBlanc · Rating 5 out of 5]

First time reading Katy Hart. What a fun read! Loved the characters and didn't want to put the book down. Kept me interested right to the end.

[Sharon Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Katy Hart for an advanced ARC copy of The Arrangement.


This book made my weekend.

I love a book where you forget about your own life and get invested in theirs.

This book was everything it was suppose to be.

Just a perfect book to curl up under a blanket and get all cosy with.

Let’s just say there was no housework done in my house this weekend.

Definitely a great read.

Cant wait to read Katy’s other books.

[Emma Kupsa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Katy for the ARC opportunity.

This book is Ellie Bakers and Jack Stones story. Ellie’s ex has cheated on her with a colleague, and only found out after walking in on them. Ellie’s friend takes her away and here is where she meets Jack Stone. Jack has commitment issues but has a keen interest in Ellie who isn’t his usual type. Ellie quickly gets under his skin and at times a jealousy streak appears. They don’t see each other for a while until he appears again in a professional capacity.

I loved the characters in The Arrangement, Ellie is changing after what her ex did and at times plays hard to get and definitely doesn’t like being told what to do. Jack is straightforward and to the point and having them so different really worked. The spice didn’t disappoint.

I did like the fact that this was a longer story, more chapters than some of my recent reads but I don’t mind this and it allowed their story to play out a better as it may have been rushed. More importantly they get their HEA.

Can’t wait for what comes next, if you haven’t read Katy’s other books I definitely recommend you do, Playing Mr King is one of my favourites!

[Nicole Garcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun read! I finished it in 24 hours I did not want to put it down and felt very invested in Ellie and Jack’s story. This story was packed with drama, spice, and forbidden/workplace romance.

Oh man don’t we all want to meet a man like Jack, don’t get me wrong at first I had him pegged for the playboy but man does he change and grow. And he changes for Ellie. What I like most about her character and her story is how relatable she is. Keeping you engaged.

The setting was absolutely perfect small town vibe, I could picture the towns of England and London.

The tension between the characters what set perfect from chapter one. I have not rooted for a couple and felt the ups and downs as much as I have with this book. Amazing writing.

You keep going because you know there is something going to happen there is more secrets to come. You’re excited for things to work out just to question if they actually will.

If You want a fun heart warming, but spicy forbidden love, With character you can’t help but fall for. Please pick this up.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

First off the arrangement is so good! I loved it, I definitely loved how they got their HEA (finally). Jack has reasons why he’s so closed off but no one knows why besides his closest friend who was there for him when his life exploded! Ellie has come across a rough patch in her life, her boyfriend cheated! Her life turned to crap trying to get over the pain of seeing her boyfriend cheat on her! In the process Jack and Ellie end up meeting unexpectedly in a hotel where meeting each other changes their life’s forever!!!

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Set in England this ARC starts with the MMC propositioning the FMC to a one night stand when they meet at a hotel in the English countryside. He only does one night stands but she has never done that and is unsure because of her recent split with her partner who did nothing for her self esteem. After parting ways he suddenly shows up as her new client. This forced proximity causes issues because he still wants a one night stand but how many times can you have a one night stand together before it becomes more? This was a gentle story with several twists and turns.

[Maranda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Katy for letting me read the ARC copy of The Arrangement.

This book was amazing. I was immersed in the world of Ellie and Jack. It was filled with fun and plenty of spice. I would read anything by Katy.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves a wild ride of fun and sex.
This is my own opinion and an honest review.

[JD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read. Both characters with traumatic pasts but loved the development between them.

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