Take What Hurts: A Sapphic Romance Novel - Paperback

by Blaire Larken (Author)

Their chemistry is immediate. But the toughest legal case of their careers pits these two women against each other. How do you fight for your reputation-at the cost of the one person who makes sense?

Reputation faces off with desire in this sapphic romance-for fans of Rachel Lacey and Ruby Landers.

Seattle divorce lawyer Elliott Jackson can barely remember her own name, she's so shocked to find this woman across the boardroom table. Riddled with ADHD (probably) and barely keeping a lid on her anxiety, Elliott has always worried she's faking it in her career. But if she can put this one case to rest, she's convinced it will set her mind at ease.

Across the table, Mackenzie Williams prides herself on her reputation as a formidable bulldog in the Seattle legal world. She's got a long history of securing generous settlements for the most undeserving of clients. And if she wins this case, she'll be able to tick "make partner at my prestigious law firm" off the list of distractions that keeps her out of her home full of ghosts.

They're both highly motivated and skilled at staying one step ahead. But neither Elliott nor Mackenzie had "catching feelings for the opposition" on their Bingo card. The rules are clear: They must keep things strictly professional. But with every serendipitous meeting, hearts start to triumph over minds, and friendship starts to look like fulfillment.

With ethical dilemmas, deranged clients, and a dose of awkward obliviousness, what are two hopeless lesbian lawyers willing to risk for the one person who finally makes sense?

A high-stakes, slow-burn sapphic romance where two lawyers must decide between their professional goals-and their best shot at happiness.