: A resilient heroine who has often lived life on the periphery due to an unsupportive mother. She is characterized by her intelligence and deep-seated loyalty.
: Stryker becomes Sabrina’s new boss, adding a layer of professional tension to their personal entanglement. The Merger by Kimberly Carrillo
: A central plot device that forces the protagonists into close proximity, leading to a "passionate love affair". : A resilient heroine who has often lived
: The dynamic between the older, stern Stryker and the younger, more vibrant Sabrina provides much of the book's tension. : A central plot device that forces the
: The story blends a shared, forgotten history with a current professional rivalry and attraction.
: Years after a "forgotten night" in Vegas, Sabrina discovers that she is legally married to Stryker Lawson.
According to reviewers on Goodreads , the book is noted for its high level of "steam" and angst, serving as a definitive conclusion to the interconnected series. The Merger (Business and Pleasure #3) by Kimberly Carrillo