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BOOK BLURB:
Project Director Zane Caldwell has a major problem ~ a charming, go-getter hotshot from Chicago named Ford Trionni, recently hired at Windley Finch Inc., a Connecticut-based marketing research company. The man, whom the secretarial pool nicknamed "The Italian Stallion" based on his stunning good looks and sexual aura, has also gained the reputation of a superstar in the industry due to his innovative analytical techniques. The trouble is, the man wears his accolades like a badge on his lapel, strutting around the office like a peacock.

Ford's self-centered, lofty attitude drives Zane to utter distraction. Even worse, the man seems to know it, intentionally using his sizzling sex appeal to tie Zane's patience and libido into knots while giving off mixed messages of mutual attraction. But from what Zane can tell, Ford's already involved in an intense relationship with someone else, and the last thing Zane wants is to fall for a guy who not only treats him like a peon instead of an equal, but intends to make him a side dish to his current love affair.

Yet as he works with Ford on an important account, Zane begins to realize there's more to Ford than the man lets on, and all may not be what it seems. As the heat between them builds into an inferno despite their contrary work relationship, Zane vows to get to the bottom of Ford's confusing behavior once and for all. Is the man playing games with Zane's job and his heart, or is there a chance they might actually discover they're the perfect partners?

BOOK REVIEW:
Zane Caldwell isn't sure he likes his new coworker Ford Trionni but that doesn't stop him from noticing how hot and sexy the "Italian Stallion" is. He also can't help but notice that Ford is very competitive and quite good at his job. When their boss puts them to work together sparks soon start to fly. But Ford's 'hot and cold' attitude really bothers Zane until unexpectedly Ford opens up about his life outside the office.

When the attraction proves to be mutual Zane is happy to take their relationship outside the office. Despite Ford initially backing away from him the men soon become lovers. But will Ford be able to share the most important thing in his life with his new lover or will past hurts keep him from truly committing to Zane?

"And the Survey Says ..." was a mixed read for me. I liked both Zane and Ford and the office romance storyline was entertaining. I also enjoyed the moments of humor throughout the story. The secondary characters for the most part are interesting although I found Zane's secretary both annoying and a bit of a cliche. What I really didn't care for were the sex scenes. They were hot but left me cold. The style in which these scenes are written didn't grab me at all instead I found myself skimming through them.

Despite that, I liked the story. Solid writing, well drawn characters and an interesting storyline that includes a subject not often found in romance books, which to avoid spoiling the story for others I'm not revealing, made this an entertaining read.

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