Description
OVERTIME AND RED ROSES
Book Summary
A romantic comedy full of tension and misunderstandings between an impulsive assistant and her French boss. The protagonist, trapped in a job she detests but which funds her compulsive shopping, sees how a night of excess triggers a lie that spirals out of control. With humor and tangled situations, the novel explores the fine line between hatred and attraction in the workplace.
What is it about?
The story follows a woman who puts up with her French boss, a man with a thick accent and a condescending gaze, in exchange for a good salary that feeds her shopping addiction. During a company dinner, he ends up drunk and she, tired of covering for his mistakes, takes him home. Although nothing happens between them, he wakes up believing otherwise. Wounded in her pride, she does not correct him, and the lie becomes a snowball that drags them into increasingly complicated situations. As the deception continues, the tension between them intensifies, blurring the line between resentment and an unexpected attraction.
Main Themes
- Work relationships and power dynamics between boss and employee.
- Misunderstandings and lies that escalate to unforeseeable consequences.
- Attraction and emotional conflict between hate and desire.
- Consumerism and compulsive shopping as a coping mechanism.
- Screwball comedy with a touch of contemporary romance.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers who enjoy lighthearted romantic novels with humor, witty dialogue, and charismatic characters. Ideal for those looking for a love story with workplace conflict, funny misunderstandings, and an emotional evolution between two polar opposites. Also suitable for fans of the enemies to lovers genre with a fresh and accessible style.
What this book offers
- An entertaining plot that combines romance, humor, and credible entanglements.
- Relatable characters, especially the protagonist with her contradictions and weaknesses.
- A reflection on how lies, even small ones, can transform relationships and everyday situations.
- A fast-paced narrative that keeps interest from the first chapter.
- An ideal read to disconnect and enjoy a romantic story without grand pretensions.
Technical Details
- Author: Selva Palacios
- Publisher: Mil Amores
- Language: Spanish
- Genre: Romantic Fiction
- Collection: Fondo
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2022
- Number of pages: 286
- Weight: 397 g
Editorial Review
A solid offering within the contemporary romance genre that relies on humor and misunderstandings as its narrative engine. The author builds a credible dynamic between two characters who repel and attract one another, managing to maintain the tension until the end. Ideal for those looking for a fast-paced, fun, and slightly mischievous read, without falling into excessive clichés. A book that fulfills its goal of entertaining and hooking the reader from the very first page.