Not A Rom-Com
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  • Parts 5
  • Time 37m
  • Reads 94
  • Votes 7
  • Parts 5
  • Time 37m
Ongoing, First published Jun 11, 2024
Mature
In the chaotic whirlwind of office politics, Aurora Steinfield's so called "normal" day at work takes a disastrously sweet turn when she, quite literally, drops the icing on Darren Deveroux,the new Chief Technology Officer, in his own welcome party. As Darren's pristine suit becomes a canvas for cake art, Aurora's hopes for a smooth start crumble faster than buttercream frosting. As frosting drips down his tie and Aurora's apologies tumble out faster than a runaway printer, Darren's irritation reaches new heights.
And as the bright-eyed whirlwind of chaos in a sea of spreadsheets, In the labyrinthine corridors of an engineering firm where precision is paramount and chaos is the enemy, Aurora Steinfield's entrance couldn't have been messier-or more magnetic. When her bubbly demeanor collides with Darren Deveroux's meticulously structured world and as Aurora would put it "walking talking spread sheet". With a penchant for colorful post-it notes and a laugh that can light up a power outage, she's the embodiment of a tornado in a teacup. 
 
After all, in a world where deadlines loom larger than life anything can happen-even falling in love with your sworn enemy, one cake mishap at a time.
With each accidental coffee spill and misplaced memo, their hearts inch closer together, defying the odds and the HR department's best efforts.

Join Aurora and Darren as they navigate the treacherous waters of office romance, where every spilled coffee and misplaced document brings them closer together. "Not a Romcom" is a delectable blend of witty banter, steamy encounters, and enough workplace hijinks to make even the most buttoned-up boss blush. So grab a seat, buckle up, and get ready for a ride that's anything but business as usual
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