The One of Many
by M. Jane Early
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Pub Date 14 Feb 2021 | Archive Date 2 Apr 2021
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Description
Farren Hallston lives her life on the straight and narrow. As a senior graphic design artist at the behind-the-times Imperium Telecommunications, she finds her ambitious vision to bring the company into the twenty-first century is constantly met with pushback from the manager above her. With her Hollywood boyfriend on the up and up, making power moves she helped create, she decides dealing with her idea-stealing boss and a failing company stuck in the past is a comfortable and necessary evil.
Until it all comes crashing down around her. Just one day sends Farren into a tailspin where she not only has to make a decision about her relationship, she now has to deal with a new CEO of Imperium.
David Powers has every woman on the 9th floor drooling—but Farren isn’t fooled. She knows he’s just another pretty boy, rich jerk who is the true definition of a man-whore and even ousted his own father to take over Imperium as a power grab.
But she soon realizes things with David aren’t what they seem. David’s lineup of women fit perfectly into Farren’s narrative, but she finds there’s much more to his story than just being a playboy. His past, present, and future all ride on the man David hasn’t spoken to in years. The former CEO and David’s father, Samuel Powers.
Family, secrets, and fear all play a part when two people try to come together. They must decide if it’s possible to find love when all they know is disappointment.
Advance Praise
"The best book so far from M. Jane Early!", "I couldn't stop reading it!", "Realistic love story that left me swooning."
"The best book so far from M. Jane Early!", "I couldn't stop reading it!", "Realistic love story that left me swooning."
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9798569307494 |
| PRICE | US$2.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Debbie B, Reviewer
Great book!! I really enjoyed reading this book! This book had intrigue, it had heartache and heartbreak! it was hot Too! Lol I didn't like the ending to much but the book was still great! Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!
Mehad M, Reviewer
Did i wake up early today to study?
Yes
Did I read instead?
Yes
Did I just binge the whole book?
Also yes
I do not regret reading this novel honestly 😂♥️ it's amazing with all the heartbreak, the stubbornness, and the love. My heart is still aching because wa didn't get the "make-up" scene till the very end, but I loved it. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.
Océane D, Reviewer
In this book, we meet Farren who is in a relationship with an upcoming actor and unfortunately it's not going so well. Enters David, her new boss. Both of them have been hurt in the past and they can't make their relationship work because they are too afraid to be willing to compromise. And when they finally do agree to try, something out of their control happens.
What I really enjoyed about this book is that you are never bored. There is always something happening and keeping you on your toes. I liked this about the book because it meant that the focus is not solely on the main problem and it keeps the book from dragging out.
Finally, what I enjoyed is that the characters weren't perfect. They had flaws, they were insecure about believable things and their lives didn't fall into place just because they came to an agreement concerning their relationship.
I'm not giving 5 stars for a few reasons. I would have preferred Farren to be less whiny at times and be more confident in herself (although it might have made her less convincing so it's like being stuck between a rock and a hard place). And I would have loved (this is a just a personal preference and it doesn't really have any impact on the story) an epilogue. I don't know why but I just like to have little snippets into the lives of the characters after the main story is over.
All in all, if I had to describe this book in a few words : Love, friendship, family, grief, self-growth
Sarah A, Reviewer
Dumped via text message from her boyfriend of two years, Farren dashes to the conference room to phone him to see what is going on. Bumping into someone along the way she doesn't look up to see who it is. Eventually talking to Crew to discover he has left her for a co-star on his show. Heartbroken she attempts to get on with her day. Discovering that there is to be a new CEO - David Powers, the son of the current CEO and the man she bumped into.
Attempting to turn the company around David is keen to get her everyone's input especially Farren. Her evasive answers in the open office leads to them have a private conversation in his office. Expressing her thoughts and Ida's on how they need to move the company forward and gain a younger engaged audience. He loves her ideas and promotes her to manager alongside the current manager Nick (who is not as engaged with her new ideas).
With a playboy reputation David might be someone Farren is attracted to but can't be with on a casual basis. Looking to be the only person in someone's life rather than the one of many - something David doesn't feel he can offer. A change of heart sees him wanting to work on a relationship with Farren, however, he has many family issues going on and doesn't share these with arren until he is forced to. Can they work through their issues together? Or are they better off apart?
Michelle F, Reviewer
Complementary copy given for honest review and opinion. Copy given by NetGalley. Giving up the playboy lifestyle is hard for some but when you meet your perfect person, there is nothing you can do to stop the freight train coming at you! I LOVE THIS BOOK and the characters. Give me more! Suit and tie romance!
Sheila L, Reviewer
Great book, I couldn’t put it down….Great cast of characters …..there was love and there was heartbreak….and let’s not forget jealousy……we’ll worth reading
Nancy W, Reviewer
This is an office romance but so much more. David Powers wants to play the field as he feels he is too much like his father to marry and hurt someone like his father hurt his mother. Farren feels they can work through whatever his problems are and be ok. David has the problem of just up and leaving when it is more than he can handle. Farren has helped him with the company but there comes a time when she just cannot do it anymore. Will they be able to find their way to each other when they are not together everyday?
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