Book Fifteen – Out at Sea
A High-Stakes Comedy of Love, Power, and Unexpected Partnerships
For Jessica Matthews, a 52-year-old powerhouse attorney, success has always been just out of reach. Despite millions of billable hours, she’s never landed a major account on her own. She’s played the “good old boys” game, battled corporate glass ceilings, and fought every stereotype—yet she remains a non-equity partner at her prestigious Wall Street law firm. Now, her last chance to make full equity partner depends on one deal: securing a billionaire Greek shipping magnate as a client.
But there’s a catch.
Nicholas, the 70-year-old Greek tycoon, is loud, boastful, and traditional—and he expects Jessica to show up with a husband or male date. Desperate, Jessica’s assistant, Francesca, hatches a plan: her father, Emiliano, will play the role of Jessica’s date.
Enter Emiliano—a distinguished, 6-foot-tall former French-trained cook, now a successful plumbing business owner. Handsome, rugged, and annoyingly confident, Emiliano is exactly the kind of man Jessica has spent her whole life fighting against. But to her surprise, he is charming, resourceful, and utterly at ease in high society—especially around Nicholas and his cherished but silent sister, Ophelia.
As Jessica navigates corporate politics, Emiliano shakes up her world—and the unexpected chemistry between them begins to surface.
Meanwhile, Johnny Boy, a ruthless, narcissistic young partner, lurks in the background, willing to do anything to sabotage Jessica’s chances. Add in Shadia, a fiery and loud-mouthed woman who adores her dimwitted fiancé, Paul, and the situation spirals into a chaotic, high-stakes comedy.
What starts as a simple business arrangement turns into a whirlwind of romance, power moves, and personal revelations. As Jessica fights for her career and self-worth, she discovers that love and success might come in the most unexpected ways.
A serious comedy filled with sharp wit, high-stakes corporate drama, and an unconventional love story, Out at Sea is a hilarious and heartfelt tale of ambition, reinvention, and taking the leap when life surprises you.