Published: June 26, 2011
Words: 74,476 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780983291220

Short description

Malaria is nothing quinine can’t handle. So thinks Frannie Freeman when her vile office manager Malia—aka Malaria—marries their boss Sam, who Frannie has loved for years. Now she must let Sam go forever or fight for her heart’s desire. She prepares for battle with a woman’s three best weapons—a loyal heart, a willingness to fight dirty, and the strongest margarita money can buy.

Extended description

Malaria is nothing a good dose of quinine can’t handle.

At least that’s what software training specialist Frannie Freeman thinks when her vile office manager Malia — aka Malaria — unexpectedly marries their boss Sam, with whom Frannie has been in love for years. Certain it’s only a matter of time before Sam comes to his senses, she hides her heartbreak behind sarcastic humor and copious amounts of tequila.

Exceptional at everything except romantic relationships, Frannie is still waiting two years later. When Sam suddenly confides that he believes he was roofied the night of his surprise Las Vegas wedding, it seems too good to be true. And it isn’t long before she realizes that’s exactly what it is.

A quick little divorce seems the ticket, but Malia’s father has other things in mind. Garland Harper is determined to stop his daughter’s downward spiral, and he isn’t afraid to use whatever means comes to hand — such as Sam’s “saving people” complex. And if .. (Read more) Malaria is nothing a good dose of quinine can’t handle.

At least that’s what software training specialist Frannie Freeman thinks when her vile office manager Malia — aka Malaria — unexpectedly marries their boss Sam, with whom Frannie has been in love for years. Certain it’s only a matter of time before Sam comes to his senses, she hides her heartbreak behind sarcastic humor and copious amounts of tequila.

Exceptional at everything except romantic relationships, Frannie is still waiting two years later. When Sam suddenly confides that he believes he was roofied the night of his surprise Las Vegas wedding, it seems too good to be true. And it isn’t long before she realizes that’s exactly what it is.

A quick little divorce seems the ticket, but Malia’s father has other things in mind. Garland Harper is determined to stop his daughter’s downward spiral, and he isn’t afraid to use whatever means comes to hand — such as Sam’s “saving people” complex. And if that doesn’t work — as the CEO of the company for which they work, Harper has sufficient means to make good on his threat that if Sam reneges on his agreement to stay with Malia until she’s dry, the only bars Frannie will see for many years won’t be offering tequila.

Now, faced with letting Sam go forever or fighting for her heart’s desire, Frannie prepares for battle with a woman’s three best weapons — a loyal heart, a willingness to fight dirty, and the strongest margarita money can buy.
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Tags

romance, office politics, tequila, cube farm, spokane author, sharon gerlach, in love with married boss, affair with married boss, margaritas, clumsy heroine, no filters, shot by spouse, fictional software development company, software training specialist, life inside a cubicle

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Review by: M. O. Stanko on Jan. 14, 2012 :
I really like this author. She entertains her readers and has a unique style that puts her books above the average romance novel. If you enjoy this you'll enjoy the next one the secret dream of Sarah Jane. They are both independent stories but reading Office Politics adds to the enjoyment of Sarah's story.
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Review by: Gary Wilson on Aug. 23, 2011 :
Office Politics is a hilarious look at at the behind the scenes happenings in the corporate jungle.

Frannie Freeman, the nattator of this story gives her margarita tinged view of the company new hire "Fresh meat", her supervisor "Malaria" and the man of her dreams,Sam who married her "enemy". She knows Sam's misrable, but how far will she go to win Sam's affection.

Sharon Gerlach's no holds barred story telling will leave you laughing and sharing Frannie's pain, frustration and ... well you'll have to read to find out.

I highly recommend adding Office Politics to your e-book collection
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Review by: Lauralynn Elliott on July 30, 2011 :
I really, really enjoyed reading this book. It was packed full of humor, but at the same time, addressed real issues. I found myself laughing my head off at the funny situations Frannie got into, but I also felt her pain. This book kept me entertained the whole time I was reading it, and I found it hard to put down. Sharon Gerlach has shown, once again, that she has a great writing style that can keep a reader hooked and begging for more.
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