Read Now: The CEO Buys In Novel by Nancy Herkness

In Nancy Herkness's captivating novel "The CEO Buys In," we are drawn into a world of wealth, intrigue, and unexpected romance. Self-made billionaire Nathan Trainor navigates the complexities of success while grappling with a profound sense of discontent in matters of the heart. Yearning for a connection that transcends his financial stature, he embarks on a wager with fellow moguls to find love untainted by riches.

Enter Chloe Russell, a resourceful office temp with her own set of challenges. When circumstances align to place her in Nathan's orbit as his temporary assistant, their worlds collide in a series of unforeseen events. As professional boundaries blur and personal vulnerabilities surface, the bond between them deepens, sparking a simmering attraction that defies all expectations.

Amidst the opulence of Nathan's penthouse and the backdrop of corporate drama, sparks fly between two individuals from vastly different backgrounds. Will Nathan and Chloe overcome their differences and seize a chance at love, or will the pressures of their contrasting worlds tear them apart? Journey through a tale where passion meets ambition, and where the true currency of affection is tested in the high-stakes game of the heart. In "The CEO Buys In," Nancy Herkness intricately weaves a story of love, desire, and self-discovery against a backdrop of power and vulnerability, inviting readers into a world where fortunes may fade, but the heart's true wealth endures.

Part 1: The CEO Buys In story line

Part 2: The main characters of The CEO Buys In

Part 3: The most popular chapters of The CEO Buys In

Part 1: The CEO Buys In story line

Self-made billionaire Nathan Trainor feels restless and disillusioned. His company may be thriving, but he can't find a woman who sees him for more than his wealth. With his love life in the red, he meets two other billionaire bachelors at the ultra-exclusive Bellwether Club. The three of them make a wager of the heart: they must find women who love them for who they are, not their money.

Savvy office temp Chloe Russell is trying to scrape together the money she needs to support her grandmother. So when a flu epidemic strikes Trainor Electronics and she's promoted to Nathan Trainor's assistant, she jumps at the lucrative opportunity. But then Nathan himself falls ill, and he and Chloe must work from his penthouse while he recuperates. Before long, it's clear there's genuine heat between them, and it's more than just a fever spike. Will Nathan win Chloe's heart-and the bet? Or will their differences destroy any chance for love?

Part 2: The main characters of The CEO Buys In

Male Description (Nathan Trainor):

Self-made billionaire Nathan Trainor feels restless and disillusioned. His company may be thriving, but he can't find a woman who sees him for more than his wealth. With his love life in the red, he meets two other billionaire bachelors at the ultra-exclusive Bellwether Club. The three of them make a wager of the heart: they must find women who love them for who they are, not their money.

Female Description (Chloe Russell):

Savvy office temp Chloe Russell is trying to scrape together the money she needs to support her grandmother. So when a flu epidemic strikes Trainor Electronics and she's promoted to Nathan Trainor's assistant, she jumps at the lucrative opportunity. But then Nathan himself falls ill, and he and Chloe must work from his penthouse while he recuperates. Before long, it's clear there's genuine heat between them, and it's more than just a fever spike. Will Nathan win Chloe's heart-and the bet? Or will their differences destroy any chance for love?

Part 3: The most popular chapters of The CEO Buys In

The CEO Buys In CHAPTER 2

Chloe was typing the meeting notes when a tall brunette in a belted raincoat tried to breeze past her desk.

"May I help you?" Chloe asked in her best you-may-not-bother-the-boss tone.

The woman halted and made an impatient gesture. "Where's Janice? She knows who I am."

"Not available," Chloe said. "May I ask your name?"

"Teresa Fogarty."

Chloe checked Trainor's schedule. "I'm sorry. I don't see your appointment with him."

The brunette gave her a tight, fake smile. "That's because it's a personal visit. We're having dinner."

"I'll let him know you've arrived," Chloe said, pushing the phone's intercom button as the brunette started to protest. "Mr. Trainor, Ms. Teresa Fogarty is here to see you."

There was no response and Chloe tried again. "Mr. Trainor, Ms. Teresa Fo-"

"I heard." Trainor's voice snapped like a whip through the headset. Chloe actually drew back from the phone console before he continued. "She can come in."

When Chloe nodded to her, Ms. Fogarty flashed Chloe a triumphant look and turned on her heel. Which was shod in exactly the sort of high-heeled pump Chloe planned to wear tomorrow. Except Teresa's heels had the red sole that labeled them as coming from a very expensive designer. As the superior Ms. Fogarty stalked into Trainor's inner sanctum, Chloe rolled back from the desk and contemplated her simple, functional ballet flats. She sighed. She did like beautiful shoes.

The CEO Buys In CHAPTER 1

"Trainor Electronics. May I help you?" Chloe Russell smiled into her headset as she spoke, knowing it would make her sound friendlier. She nodded to the three middle-aged men who came through the office's front door carrying laptop cases and wearing button-down shirts and khakis. Middle managers. In the two days she'd been temping at Trainor Electronics, she'd learned that the high-level executives had their own entrance two floors up.

"Chloe, it's Judith. I've got a new assignment for you."

"But I've been here such a short time. Won't it look bad if you pull me out so soon?"

"It's still at Trainor Electronics, so, no. The CEO's executive assistant has come down with this darned flu. He needs a temp."

"CEOs of multinational corporations don't use temps. They take someone else's assistant and let their underlings deal with the temp," Chloe said, smiling at the twentysomethings sauntering by with their laptop carriers slung over their shoulders. Probably programmers.

"You've heard the word epidemic?" Judith asked. "Everyone's sick."

Luckily, Chloe never got sick.

"Besides," Judith said, "you're way overqualified to run a reception desk. You belong in the executive suite. And the pay is higher."

Higher pay was good. She needed it to hire a companion for Grandmillie so that she didn't have to go to a nursing home. "When can I start?" Chloe asked.