“THE DEAL blends suspense, romance, intrigue, and business cat-and-mouse games in a novel packed with edge-of-your-seat tension and well-developed characters.” —MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
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“The story swirls around decisions to engage, overcome, betray, or cement loyalty… filled with surprises and the back-and-forth tides of business and love, THE DEAL is thoroughly involving, highly recommendable, and delivers more than a few surprises ...” — CALIFORNIA BOOK WATCH
“THE DEAL immerses readers in a love story entwined with the high-stakes world of real estate.” —THE OBSERVER
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THE DEAL by Lisa Passi
Brimming with romance and business intrigue, Lisa Passi’s THE DEAL immerses readers in the emotional depth of a love story entwined with the high-stakes world of real estate. Set in 1988, Passi crafts a nuanced and evocative tale, and her delicious storytelling evokes a timeless quality that keeps readers engaged and eager for more. With passion simmering just beneath the surface and a multi-million-dollar deal on the line, THE DEAL delivers a captivating journey where love and ambition collide.
Raised in rural Pennsylvania as the daughter of a preacher and a schoolteacher, Jaclyn Tate has long been admired for her poise and beauty. Years later, armed with an MBA from NYU and a reputation as Manhattan’s top commercial real estate broker at Toner & Associates, she is the very embodiment of elegance and steel in a male-dominated industry. When her mentor, Carl Toner, taps her to open a new office in Dallas, the assignment comes at the perfect time. Professionally, it’s a bold opportunity; personally, it offers a clean slate after heartbreak. But Jaclyn barely sets foot in Texas before being thrust into one of the most competitive real estate deals of her career; a high-profile skyscraper is on the market, and the clock is ticking as a rival firm closes in.
What begins as a cutthroat business pursuit quickly spirals into something darker. From a mysterious office break-in to suspicious business dealings, Jaclyn is drawn into a world of secrets and manipulation. Is she the target of an elaborate scheme? And who, exactly, can she trust?
Amid the chaos, an unexpected and glamorous romance takes root—one that offers Jaclyn both hope and complication. As passions flare, so do the obstacles, with foes and forces on both sides determined to sabotage the relationship. Much more than a love story, THE DEAL is a gripping tale of greed, betrayal, and desire. Lisa Passi weaves mystery, corporate drama, and irresistible romance into a high-stakes narrative that asks: what price are we willing to pay for power, for love, and for the ultimate deal?
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When I was young, elementary school age, one of my friend's grandmother told us that everyone has a book in them. I remember feeling responsible for sharing my book and kept that desire to fulfill that destiny into adulthood.
The storyline had been percolating in my mind for several years, but when I finally committed the dedicated time to writing fulltime, it took me one year to finish the manuscript.
I started my journey as an author by creating a private, quiet space in my home to write, free of distractions, where I could focus and allow my creativity to flow. I always had a great work ethic, so transitioning from my international career to being a fulltime author, was something I was very excited to undertake, and took the work very seriously. I dedicated myself to it daily.
Over the years, I've spoken to audiences about making our passion projects a reality and I offer this advice, start with one page, or one step, or one critical action, because that's how you get the momentum started. I didn't think about 300 pages when I first started writing, I thought about one page, then two and so on. Breaking down a seemingly daunting task into bite-sized pieces makes the process manageable. The key is to get started, to take action.
When I moved to Dallas in the mid-1980's, I had an up close view of commercial real estate deals and an insider's knowledge of what people were willing to do to come out ahead in a high-stakes deal. Those experiences laid the foundation for the storyline.
No. Jaclyn and Steven are characters I imagined based on qualities I admire. It was fun developing their personas and giving them a voice.
Two things come to mind: character and plot development. They go hand-in-hand, but each was fun to imagine, especially as the people and plot evolved.
Yes! It's in the works and I'm very excited about the storyline. There's more suspense, intrigue and passion to come for Jaclyn and Steven.
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