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The Perfect Deceit: An enemies to lovers billionaire romance (The Imperfect Billionaires Book 1) Kindle Edition

by January James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 338 ratings
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"You're not going anywhere. You're mine. Do you understand?"
(Previously published as A Class Act.)

Marcus
I’m the youngest, most successful billionaire CEO in London's Square Mile. To everyone else, I have the perfect life, the perfect future. But I’ve inherited shame I didn’t earn, and I’m shackled by promises I don’t want to keep. So, when Lottie Matheson blazes across my path, she challenges me in more ways than one. And she brings with her an epic problem: her brains and ambition aren't all I want to get my hands on.

Lottie
Landing a job with the elusive, brilliant, gorgeous Marcus Armstrong is my ticket to a life I finally deserve. I expected to turn his head. I didn’t expect to turn him on. When neither of us can fight the inevitable, everything I’ve worked for comes crashing to the ground. And that’s when I learn it's not who we are when we're on top that defines us; it's how we get up when we fall.

Author's note: This is book 1 of a series but can be read as a standalone.
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What you'll find Billionaire romance Billionaire romance Billionaire romance vibes
Grumpy boss Grumpy boss Romantic suspense
Enemies to lovers Enemies to lovers Enemies to lovers
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Billionaire romance English
Praise for The Perfect Deceit

"This story took my breath away, it made me feel so much."

"Totally unprepared for how fantastic this book turned out to be."

"This book was a roller coaster for me. I was angry, swooning, laughing, crying, it took me all over the map, and I couldn't put it down."

  • Book 1: The Perfect Deceit
  • Book 2: The Perfect Betrayal
  • Book 3: The Perfect Pretence

January James

RNA Jackie Collins Romantic Thriller Award Finalist 2022

January James is a British author writing about love worth fighting for. She's a writer of grumpy hero, forced proximity, enemies to lovers bodyguard romance and billionaire bosses to boot. Her former career in corporate and lifestyle marketing fully equipped her to write about glorious beach resorts and workplace romances packed with sun, sea and spice. She resides in the rural south of England where she shares a house with a husband, daughter, dog, and occasional misguided grass snake.

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"An unexpected and delightful story. Marcus and Lottie will keep you turning the pages well into the night." Ivy Smoak, International Bestselling Author

"This story took my breath away, it made me feel so much."★★★★★ The Hybrid Reads

"Made my skin burn from all the feelings I had for it. This is a definite must read and I highly recommend it!"
Marsha, ★★★★★ Goodreads
"I couldn't get enough, every page you turn, you hope that it's not the ending... I loved this book so much I have started to re-read..."
Pat, ★★★★★ Goodreads

"When you think of an office romance, you think you've read them all. January James blew that assumption to smithereens."
Erika, ★★★★★ Goodreads

"This book was a roller coaster for me. I was angry, swooning, laughing, crying, it took me all over the map, and I couldn't put it down."
Mariah, ★★★★★ Goodreads

"This is an incredible debut novel."
Kerrie, ★★★★★ Goodreads
"Totally unprepared for how fantastic this book turned out to be."
Jules, ★★★★★ Goodreads

"After a few pages in I knew I was going to be hooked. This story was written so beautifully."
Julie ★★★★★ Goodreads

"O...M...G! I couldn't put this book down. With the characters in the story, it goes to show that you can chase your dreams, as long as you don't give up on yourself, and just be you."
Bethany, ★★★★★ Goodreads

"[Marcus] is definitely a book boyfriend that every woman should have the joy of discovering!"
★★★★★ Little Pleasures Book Review

"This book is filled with drama and unexpected twists that kept me on edge."
★★★★★ Keep turning those pages

"To sum it up in the simplest terms, this book took me by surprise and I just love it, it had all the feels and was well rounded and I'm just beyond happy that I read it."
★★★★★ Turn the page mama

"A brilliant debut novel."
Ruby, ★★★★★ Goodreads

"Great book. Couldn't put it down."
Karina, ★★★★★ Goodreads

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B089LQNMY5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ January James (June 2, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 2, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1577 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 354 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 338 ratings

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I write contemporary romance about love worth fighting for. Welcome to my page!

I live in the rural south of England with my husband, daughter and crazy sprockapoo.

Until recently, I inhabited the fast-paced, adrenalin-fuelled workplaces I write about, as a communications professional. Now I spend my days dreaming up new characters and stories and trying not to lose my marbles as the mother of a spirited preschooler.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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~ Smart ~ Sexy office romance ~
~ Smart ~ Sexy office romance turned on its headThis is the first book I’ve read form January James and I can say it won’t be the last. Having received a copy straight from the author was a big honor and I loved reading the story of Lottie & Marcus. The instant attraction between them even knowing that shouldn’t and then the fallout after just showed the reader that you sometimes have no power over what your heart chooses for you.Once you start reading you want be putting it down until you get to the last word. Great Job JanuaryFollow me on Instagram - @the_southern_librarian
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Sara B
5.0 out of 5 stars Marcus and Lotties steamy affair
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2020
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Just so you know there is cheating in this story if its something you dont like this probably wont be the book for you.
This story starts with Charlotte" Lottie" who is working her dream job . She has been there for a couple months . She has a secret . Although she is very smart,driven and strong she has a past that could ruin her new life she has made some of her new life is earned and some mostly her Idenity is fake to cover her past. But like all secrets they have ways of coming out. Being driven it draws attention from the CEO Marcus he has a girfriend and is also very driven smart and your typical alpha male. He knows hes the boss and doesnt mind showing he has the power. While his team is trying to land a new inventsment Skilld whose ceo is Zac. Marcus meets Lottie and there is chemisty and energy as the two fight each other for power. Its kind of a forplay and powerplay as he pushes her to be better and they flirt but dont do much more dur to hid having a girlfriend until Zac show interest in Lottie. Lotiie has a ton of chemisty with Zac as well and he is the opposite of marcus he is sweet,kind and affectionate. While marcus is sometimes rude and cruel but then turns around and is nice to her. They fight the sttraction and after some crazy drama have a stramy night then an affair. Then the office drama happens. There are a lot of twist and turns as you try to fugure out who is all in on how the secrets get out. And who will win Lottie heart will it be Zac or will it be marcus.
This book is written in the narrators pov and sometimes can be hard to follow but the story is really well written and you get the sense of being in the rooms and city. The autor has a way of making you not only feel the feeling but actually feel like your there with them . I can not wait to read the next book
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Lori Ritondale
4.0 out of 5 stars Kept me on my toes
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2021
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Whew this book was a roller coaster for me. Now for the record it’s a good book so that’s not a negative comment. The author either has been to business school or she researched it throughly. I feel like I could run my own company now 😂that’s how knowledgeable the books details were. It didn’t take away from the book because the main character Charlotte was a shark. You needed to understand how brilliant this woman was. Marcus the owner of the company... I wanted to hate, love him or possibly jump in bed with him.... I’m still on the fence.
The book is about Charlotte who is hiding from her past because in the business world she is in ... social standings matters. She is brilliant, but was born literally on the wrong side of the tracks. She’s trying to run from her past where she was left broken from a mother who didn’t protect her. Marcus is the CEO of Falcon and he’s bound by upper society expectations of marriage and a dark secret from his families past. The two are mad for each other, but this is the part I struggled with.... Charlotte is the other woman. The book really keeps you wondering how you will like Marcus honestly, but alas he’s might be redeemable ladies 😉 I love how Charlotte was a badass. She commanded a board room and left every man/women in awe of her. The side characters were one of my favorite things about the book. I also was super glad a certain character name Zac gets his own book next. He got the shaft a bit. This was my first time reading January James books... ladies/guys please read her books... they’re awesome 👏
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Stacy
5.0 out of 5 stars A refreshing new author to read
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020
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January James provided a refreshing new romance novel that could fit into a few different tropes, but is so much more that. It’s not written in the commonly used dual POV which allows the POV to change. This helped further draw me into each character.

The main character, Lottie, is a strong female character who was developed into someone who you wanted to get behind and see her get what she wants. Learning pieces of Lottie’s life throughout the book kept me from wanting to put this book down.

Another favorite part was not only the connection between Lottie and love interests, but also the relationship developed with her best friend, Riya. This just added to the depth of the story!

Looking forward to read the next book in the Square Mile series!
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V. R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Grumpy boss billionaire turned lover
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2022
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I highly recommend this book if you enjoy a grumpy boss and smart and sassy working girl plot. Lottie works at a marketing firm and is trying to prove herself. Her CEO billionaire boss, Marcus, takes notice of her and she quickly moves up the corporate ladder as well as into his heart. Enemies to lovers, billionaire bosshole. I especially enjoyed the steamy scenes! This book has it all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars unexpected!
Reviewed in Germany on January 28, 2021
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If I could only use one word to describe A Class Act by January James, it would be: unexpected. This book was so much more than I expected. I thought it was just another romance novel (which I love, don‘t get me wrong!) but if I would say that, then I have to say that the Sistine Chapel is just a chapel and that Da Vinci was just a painter. It doesn’t do them justice.

January James debut novel is so much more than a romance novel. She describes the people and rooms in her book in such great detail, that I can see it all in front of me. The first few chapters are told from the heroine POV Lottie. She’s young and driven and has the biggest pink lady balls you’ll ever see. Yeah I know, I’ve painted a disturbing picture for you, but it got your attention, didn’t it?
I enjoyed the glimpse into the marketing and corporate world, which I knew nothing about (still don’t) and I also loved the constant change of POV. I’m used to read only one or two POV‘s throughout reading a romance novel and that was a welcome surprise.

I definitely recommend this book! It has all you love about a romance novel but in between it has so much more!
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Hannah Gaines
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Star Read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2020
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This book is like no other romance I have ever read. I have to admit romance novels are my guilty pleasure, but I sometimes hate how soppy and cringey they are! But not this one.
Lottie Matheson is a strong woman, and the presence of a strong female character is what makes this book stand out from the rest. She’s a young, career driven bright spark, and I love how she strives to be heard and to make something of herself, despite her sketchy past.
And her boss, CEO of a multi million pound company, is the classic loveable bastard! He’s filthy rich, powerful, and gives nothing but criticisms and grief. But he’s of course charming, and intellectual. And Lottie is eager to get approval from a like minded, business savvy guy.
The storyline is full of suspense - the constant ‘will they, won’t they’ left me feeling shocked when finally they did. Sorry for the small spoiler, but it is a romance novel!
I think the most important thing about this novel is Lottie’s strength, she has overcome an emotionally abusive and manipulative childhood, and begun a new life where she is forced to push herself and she’s determined to make something of herself despite the odds being stacked against her. I was able to really connect with her character, which I didn’t think I would be able to since it is written in third person narrative.
Overall, this book was a great read. A page turner, and different from all the cliché romances ive read before. My only criticism would be the ending. Left me very angry! But I won’t say more than that for fear of spoilers😂
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Ria
5.0 out of 5 stars Blown away!
Reviewed in Australia on April 17, 2021
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Woah! I was blown away! I went to it without expecting anything but wow! Strong heroine? YES PLEASE! What a way to debut a book! Looking forward to read more of your books!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2021
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This was my first January James read and I really enjoyed the book. I loved the plot especially since it wasn't your typical office romance. Looking forward to reading the other books in the series.
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Em (ef_reads)
4.0 out of 5 stars spoiler alert
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2020
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I'm amazed that this is January James first book!! When reading a class act it felt like she has been writing romance for years. She is truly talented.
If you love a slow burn office romance.. “an office romance gone wrong” you will love this book. It’s not what its seems💛
I adored Lottie, she a very head strong female character and she is written very well, and Marcus is everything I love about a man, hot, sexy, a CEO, rich and a prick. I won’t lie through for a second there I was team Zac after Marcus did what he did. So when Zac and Lottie break up I was very surprised. This story went a complete different way to what I thought it was going to go, and that hard to do in romance novels things become very predictable but this book wasn’t, it really threw me off. I really really enjoyed it, so much I read it while at work. I will definitely look out for January James books in the future.

I have to explain the reason for four stars not five. It's because I felt the ending happened little too fast, the beginning of the book was a slow burner with so much information and detail which I love, Im obsessed with details but then the ended didn’t have enough for me. I would have liked to see what happened a year later.
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