Conquest

by Lara Rios

Recently turned 18 years of age, Sabirul Islam was born and raised in a deprived area. At aged 14, he entered the UK Young Enterprise competition and became an entrepreneur by starting up a website design company. Merrill Lynch then selected him for their Atlantic Fellowship during which he learned about the world of investment. Today, one of Sabirul's main aims is to inspire other youngsters to make the most of their lives. In this inspiring book...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786011572
• ISBN13: 9780786011575
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Pinnacle Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.3" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

A wonderful read!

All that clothing buyer Teresa Romero wants is the chance to head up the Patagonia account for the company she works for. The money she would receive as her due would help her parents keep the restaurant they own.Standing in her way is Logan Wilde, coworker and rival of three years.He wants the account just to prove he can handle it better than Tess, but the final decision dismays them both. For such an important client they'll have to put their differences aside and work together.Traveling to Buenos Aires, they take a cruise ship to isolated Patagoniaa. Logan, who charms everyone he meets, sets out to have a fun time. Tess, on the other hand, has to be cajoled into leaving business issues and letting herself enjoy the long days and balmy nights on the ship.With their trip coinciding with Christmas, both are feeling pretty lonely being away from their families. Spending most of their time on the ship together, Logan and Tess become more friends than rivals. Never far from their minds is the account both are wanting to close, but neither wants to ruin the fragile friendship they have developed, so they save the business part of the trip until they get to Patagonia.Arriving in Patagonia, Tess is able to handle the language barrier and works with Logan and their client to make a deal. After the time spent together on the ship and in remote Patagonia Logan and Tess finally give in to the tension between them. But a problem occurs that causes them to give up and return home empty handed.Returning home, Logan wants to keep their personal relationship casual, because of a tragic incident in his past. Tess tries to get Logan to change his mind, but with no success. Resigned to go on with life without Logan, Tess concentrates on business. Logan eventually regrets his break with Tess, and strives to persuade her to give their relationship another chance.With her debut book, Conquest, new Encanto author Lara Rios is a writer for readers to look out for. With easygoing Logan and hardworking Tess it's true what they say about opposites attract! Ms. Rios succeeds in bringing out the best in both main characters and leaving the reader wanting more.