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Fired (Worked Up Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Cora Brent (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,376 ratings
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In this fiery series debut from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cora Brent, a workplace romance might prove too hot to handle.

Still reeling from a nasty divorce, Melanie Cruz’s pride takes another beating when she loses her enviable job at an upscale resort. After a flurry of unsuccessful interviews, she finally—desperately—accepts a job managing a small chain of family-owned pizzerias in a quaint downtown Phoenix neighborhood. The job also comes with Dominic Esposito, her overbearing but ridiculously handsome boss. Falling for him might be the last thing she expects, but maybe it’s the one thing she needs.

As hard as they try to resist, Melanie and Dominic embark on a romance as hot as a brick oven, and Melanie has every reason to believe that maybe, this time, she’s finally found “the one.”

But Dominic has a secret—one even his family doesn’t know. And the scandal could threaten everything he and Melanie have worked for…in business and in love.

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Cora Brent is the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of the Gentry Boys series. She was born in a cold climate but escaped as soon as it was legally possible. These days, she lives in the Arizona desert with her husband, two kids, and a prickly pear cactus she has affectionately named “Spot.” Cora’s closet is filled with boxes of unfinished stories that date back to her 1980s childhood (someday she fully intends to finish her first masterpiece about a pink horse that plays baseball), but in the meantime, she’s consumed with her romance novels.

For more on the author and her work, visit www.corabrent.com, or connect with her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CoraBrentAuthor.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XWSWWQR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Montlake Romance (October 31, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 31, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7110 KB
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 318 pages
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Maggie B
5.0 out of 5 stars Fired (up for this series)
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2017
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I really enjoyed Fired. Cora Brent's Gentry Boys series is one of my favorites, and this first book in a new series was just as good. Melanie recently lost her job managing a hotel due to circumstances that weren't her fault, and took a new job as a manager at a pizza parlor. Dominic, one of her new bosses, is instantly attracted to Mel but doesn't want to encroach on his new employee. Predictably, they aren't quite as able to stay away from each other as they might have hoped, but all is not smooth sailing. Both of their pasts bubble up to cause tension between the two, and has them questioning if they can make a go of it.

I really appreciated the story as well as the quick Gentry family cameo!
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SBLyon
4.0 out of 5 stars Firey good reading
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
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3.75⭐️ Fired is a good listen with complex characters in a simple storyline. A workplace romance set in a pizzeria where family and tradition are key.
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Aunt G
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, Pizza And Passion
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017
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Fired (Worked Up Book 1) by Cora Brent is a excellent read and a wonderful start to this brand new series. Packed with humor and sizzling chemistry this book is well written and entertaining. Book provides a slow burning attraction that finally flares out of control. Melanie is sassy, funny and very realistic. Dominic is brooding and dominate. Emotional and angst filled, this is a story about putting the past behind you, loss and love. A great read that I highly recommend. I can't wait for future books in this series. I'm posting an honest review after reading an ARC copy of this book.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Decent story, but tech issues
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2017
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I received a free e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Sweet story, decently written. But don't buy the Kindle version if you're wanting to read it. It's got four or five blank pages that leave some holes in the story.
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Jacey J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fired: Dominic and Melanie
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2017
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I really liked this latest book by Cora Brent!!! This is the story of Dominic and Melanie. Dominic owns a family pizzeria with his brother Gio. They are getting ready to open the second location in a couple of weeks. Dominic is determined that Esposito's will be back up top like it was when he was a child. Melanie just recently lost her job under kinda humorous circumstances. Gio's wife Tara reaches out to Melanie informing her that they were looking for an assistant manager and that she should apply for it. She is happy with her new job but there is a slight complication...the attraction to her boss Dominic. The attraction isn't one sided and soon sparks fly and they can't keep their hands off of each other. They decided to keep the relationship under wraps to make things less complicated at work. Unbeknownst to them...everyone is aware of what they have going on. Secrets from Dominic threaten to ruin the relationship before it even has a chance. Can he let Melanie in and open his heart up to the possibility of love?

I really enjoyed their story and let me tell you it was so nice to see my Gentry boy Cord (sigh)
I can't wait to read the next book in the series. It is a fabulous read and I highly recommend it...well done!!!!

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of the book.
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AMD
4.0 out of 5 stars Work Place Romance 💙🍕🌵♥️
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
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I really likes Melanie and Dominic’s story. It starts out with a cute, funny antidote of her work woes, and moves into a career change and a first true love.

I like the family history and the traditions that they have. I liked how Dominic grew into a deeper, more mature person who worked out past hurts and made things right with his family. The ending was great.

Being from the Phoenix area, it was fun to hear about all the landmarks and streets I’m so familiar with. I enjoyed this book!!
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Melissia Rafidi
5.0 out of 5 stars Pizza!
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2018
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Who doesn't love pizza? I know I do but I would love it even more if it was made by Dominic! Fanning myself because I could feel the heat from those brick ovens and from Dominic and Melanie! Throw some cold water! Cora you know I just love you lady, your books bring joy to my life. They make laugh, cry and get mad. Fired did all of those things to me! I highly recommend this book and all of Cora's books!
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Cali Gal
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, sexy read...
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2017
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This was a sweet love story. It revolves around a woman being fired in a public way and her journey after getting hired for a new job. She is hired by two brothers who are opening a second restaurant. One of the brothers presents with the possibility of more...

I liked this story. It had interesting, sexy characters and a wonderful story that flowed well, keeping me entertained. What I REALLY love about this author is how she write about family. Specifically this book looks at the beauty of siblings. You see the complexity, support, and yes at times, messiness of family relationships. I would definitely suggest you put this on your TBR list. Happy Reading!
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Kerry Fletcher
5.0 out of 5 stars I love Cora and am used to her badboys but oooooh ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2018
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OOOOOH surprised!! Not really sure what i was expecting. I love Cora and am used to her badboys but oooooh Dominic is a business hottie!! I loved him!!

Mel is at a bit of a low point in her life. Having just been fired for something she should never have been doing she's on the lookout for a job. She needs a job. She's been on her own for a while after her divorce and is kind of content with her two cats for company. She's far away from her sister so the cats are it! An encounter with someone she knew years ago leads to a job opportunity at Esposito's a family run pizza place. It's a few steps down from her last job but she needs this right now so she applies.

Dom is busy preparing for the grand opening of the second restaurant in the Esposito's empire. Its his goal in life to bring the family name back up where it belongs. He owes it to his grandparents and brother Gio to succeed. Nothing else in his life really matters. No time for anything else he throws himself in wholeheartedly. He's not one for paperwork so he and Gio employ an assistant manager to help with the new business. On his first meeting with the prim and proper Melanie he knew he was done for. He knew she would bring him to his knees. Determined to keep her at arms length Dom knows he can't have her. Boss and employee does not work and he needed her for the restaurant not for himself.

His secrets keep him in the past. Her present might just drag him into the future.

Awwwwwww i loved it!! It's not fast action and edge of your seat. What it is, is a beautiful story told in way to make you slowly fall for these two.

The first bit makes you want to know more. Makes you care about both of them and wonder about their pasts. The middle makes you wanna bump their heads together and hope they sort it out. The end makes you shed a tear for the past and one for the future you know they'll have.

Although it was over a short time frame i loved how their relationship developed. It was hot and heavy but you knew that wasn't all there was there. Their inner monologue actually made me smile. Dom knew she was for him. She didn't know he felt like she did. The too and fro was just perfect to keep you with them.

Mel was so lovely. Often quirky and funny i loved her. She's jut that chin and challenge the world but she'd blush while she did it. It was also great to see her more or less walk straight in to the Esposito family and become enveloped by them. It was really good for her, having not many friends and her sister living far away you could tell she needed it. I mean cats are great but not very conversational! lol

Dom although outwardly grumpy at first had a heart of gold. He knew he could be grumpy but he made sure to apologize when need be and make up for it. I felt the weight of his family on his shoulders and really felt for him. I wanted to shake him and tell him to accept help for goodness sake!! lol He was so proud and honorable though so i could forgive him his stubborn streak lol

The chemistry between the two smoldered and then burned bright. Phewwwwwww *fans face* i need an Italian hottie!!!

The writing was bang on. The storyline gave me the warm fuzzies and a smiley face.

The side characters were all great. I kinda hope there's going to be book going back over how Gio and Tara met. And i'm excited for Dom's best friend Jason's story and hopefully Lucy and Stevie too!

Great story to fill your heart and make you smile!!!

Bring on Nailed!! Highly recommend!
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bobbie
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in Australia on August 2, 2019
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Excellent light read Holiday reading and really enjoyed it
Would read more of her books
Good reading when on holiday
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4.0 out of 5 stars Winner
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2019
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After reading the Gentry books it was nice to get the back story of Dominic. Another great book by Cora Brent.
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5.0 out of 5 stars All Fired up!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2017
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Another great story from Cora Brent. After getting fired from her job Melanie struggles to to find new employment so when an opportunity arises curtesy of an old school friend she jumps at the chance.
Melanie comes to work for Gio and Dominic Esposito, they have two pizza restaurants... Gio hired her but it would be Dominic who she would be working for.
There’s instant chemistry between Melanie and Dominic but Dominic’s had problems before over crossing the line with a staff member so he’s adamant he’s not going there again. Well it doesn’t last long, don’t get me wrong it’s a nice build up, starts with the usual flirting and eventually lines are crossed.
Dominic is holding onto a few issues add to that the loss of Melanie’s parents only some four years ago and trying to navigate their relationship of sorts certainly keeps you entertained.
Fired ... is a really lovely story there are some very touching moments firstly with Donna and when the ending starts to build it gets quite emotional the scene with Dominic’s cousin Steven as they make amends is one of those moments it made me cry.
Even though Dominic was gone less than two days it gave Melanie time to doubt what she thought their relationship might be, just as she she thought the worst she found the cook book... that’s all it took.!
Out of everything bad that happens something good happens and this is what happens here... it took their grandma Donna death to bring the family back together.
I loved the epilogue, glad Steven and his two daughters had joined the fold, it couldn’t have been more perfect everybody was happy.
We even had Creed Gentry and his family eating pizza at Espo 2... that was a nice treat.!
Looking forward to Nailed.
Thank You.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2017
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This is a great read, I really loved the characters and the storyline. It had a bit of everything, humour and pathos. Would recommend it.
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