The novel heavily utilizes popular romance tropes to drive its emotional arc:
: Years after a "forgotten night" in Vegas, Sabrina discovers that she is legally married to Stryker Lawson. The Merger by Kimberly Carrillo
: A central plot device that forces the protagonists into close proximity, leading to a "passionate love affair". The novel heavily utilizes popular romance tropes to
: The dynamic between the older, stern Stryker and the younger, more vibrant Sabrina provides much of the book's tension. stern Stryker and the younger
: The story blends a shared, forgotten history with a current professional rivalry and attraction.