Tangled Tech: Love and Intrigue in Silicon Valley (The Romance in Silicon Valley Series) - Softcover

Bouldin, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798990230019

Publisher: RB Goodwin Associates, 2024

Synopsis

Two rivals. One AI product. Zero chance of staying professional.
Silicon Valley, 1985. Emma crosses the country to take on the male-dominated tech world, only to clash with Jake, a handsome, hard-edged executive who fascinates her. Jake, a divorced father of five-year-old twins, is already stretched thin when Emma, a brilliant, sexy rival, threatens everything he’s built.
Hostile takeovers, industrial spies, and crazy CEOs have turned their company into a battlefield. But AI is their secret weapon. And the more Emma and Jake fight each other, the harder it gets to fight the spark between them.
Can enemies become lovers in this ruthless and cutthroat environment?
Tangled Tech: A Romance in Silicon Valley Series, Book 1
Step into Silicon Valley as experienced by author Barbara Bouldin

About this title

About the Author

Barbara Bouldin writes workplace romance books that plunge readers into the thrilling chaos of the software industry. Drawing from her many years of firsthand experiences in Silicon Valley, Barbara brings this vibrant world to life in her Romance in Silicon Valley series. The series begins during the wild 1980s, an era of eccentric CEOs, unpredictable boards, and groundbreaking innovation.
Her first two novels, Tangled Tech and Corporate Chaos, blend intrigue, industrial espionage, and heartfelt romance, offering an insider's glimpse into the high-stakes world of tech. Barbara is currently working on Digital Destiny, a captivating tale of a technology startup and a second-chance romance that promises to intrigue readers.
When she's not sharing stories, Barbara enjoys delving into computer games. She lives near Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and their two spirited shihpoos, where Emma, the bossy female pup, keeps everyone in line.

From the Back Cover

From hostile takeovers and industrial spies to unexpected partnerships, dive into love and intrigue in Silicon Valley where enemies become lovers in this workplace romance.

Hoping for a different life. Emma travels across the country to work at a small Silicon Valley company. She soon discovers, even in the golden land for computers, women are only a small minority. To compete, she must skillfully navigate a 1985 man's world and single-mindedly focus on her new position as Director of Business Development. Competition in the form of a handsome hard-edged executive begins to unravel as her fascination with him intensifies.

As Vice President of Sales, Jake is ferociously ambitious about his future in the Valley. A divorced father of five-year-old twins, he commutes back and forth to Denver to balance his heartfelt dreams to be a good father with his burning desire to succeed. When a sexy rival is hired who threatens his position, Jake strives to resist the tempting distraction that could endanger all his plans.

Together at Fortuity Software, Emma and Jake are developing emerging AI and gambling that it will thrust the company into market leadership. Join them as they try to carve out their stakes in Silicon Valley amidst torn loyalties, ambition, and sweet romance where CEOs are nuts, and Boards of Directors are unpredictable.

The Romance in Silicon Valley series is an opportunity to explore the world where tech giants began their journey of innovation and passion.

Edition details

• Publisher: RB Goodwin Associates
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798990230019
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 278