A high stakes, twisty forbidden workplace romance with a morally gray CEO, explosive chemistry, and standout duet narration.
Release date: August 31, 2026
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Synopsis:
I wrote a revenge list about my boss and accidentally handed it to my new CEO. Then I accidentally slept with that billionaire CEO. You’d think things couldn’t get any worse, but spoiler they absolutely did.
Let me explain.
That revenge list was supposed to be private—the kind you write after three margaritas and burn in the morning. And that wild weekend with a gorgeous stranger? Definitely wasn’t on my to-do list. (Though maybe it should’ve been, because… wow.)
Watching him stride onto our company stage as the new CEO Monday morning wasn’t part of the plan either.
Now I’m trapped in the world’s most dangerous forbidden workplace romance, where every heated glance reminds me of what those hands can do. And Jace (Mr. CEO) won’t stop until he exposes the truth—unaware that his best friend is the one behind my list, and a man hiding secrets that could bring down an empire.
The question isn’t whether this will blow up in our faces.
It’s who will lose more when it does…
From International & Amazon Top 25 Bestselling Author Kathy Lockheart, POWER is a forbidden workplace romance featuring a dangerously obsessive, morally gray billionaireCEO.
✔️ Possessive, Protective Hero
✔️ One-Night Stand
✔️ “Touch Her and Die” Energy
✔️ “Who Hurt You?” Vibes
✔️ Banter & Spice
✔️ Revenge
Review:
Power is the second book in Kathy Lockheart’s series, but it works perfectly well as a standalone. That said, I really enjoyed book one, so if you’re a series reader like me, I’d still recommend starting there.
This one had high stakes from the start, with secrets, revenge, twists, and plenty of tension keeping the story moving. But for me, the biggest constant was the chemistry between Scarlett and Jace. Their passion and desire absolutely jumped off the page—or, in this case, out of my headphones. 🔥 Jace’s morally gray, possessive, protective CEO persona worked particularly well with the storyline, and I was completely on board with it.
And then there’s the audio. Connor Crais is everywhere lately, and I am definitely not complaining. He was perfectly cast as Jace, bringing that grumpy, assertive, demanding CEO energy that he does so well. Savannah Peachwood is always music to my ears, and she delivers a particularly emotional performance here. Together, their duet narration made the romance feel even more intimate and added another layer to the chemistry.
Overall, Power was an addictive listen with plenty of twists, tension, heat, and a hero I had a very easy time getting behind. If you enjoy morally gray billionaires, forbidden workplace romance, possessive heroes, revenge plots, and serious chemistry, this is one to add to your audiobook TBR.
Perfect for readers who love:
- Morally gray billionaire heroes
- Possessive and protective alpha heroes
- Forbidden workplace romances
- One night stands that turn into something more
- High stakes revenge plots
- Twists, secrets, and corporate intrigue
- Intense chemistry and steamy romance
- Duet audiobook narration
Overall rating: 4/5
Thanks to Must Love Audio for my review copy.
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