A wife. A mistress. The friendship that saves them both.When Silicon Valley venture capitalist Ryn Brennan sits down to close the biggest deal of her career, she never imagines finding herself face-to-face with her husband's mistress. But across the negotiating table is Carly Santos-the brilliant scientist and single mom seeking funding for her life-saving startup - a woman who's unknowingly been sharing Ryn's "perfect" husband.
What should destroy both their careers instead becomes the foundation for an unlikely alliance. As Ryn and Carly navigate the sexism in Silicon Valley's male-dominated world, they discover that supporting each other might be their best strategy yet.
Who says the other woman has to be the enemy?
Winner of 15 book awards including American Fiction Awards, Chanticleer Somerset Award for Literary & Contemporary fiction, National Indie Excellence, Readers' Favorite, and more!
The empowering feminist page-turner you didn't know you needed.
Readers call it 'fresh, addictive, and deeply satisfying'.
About the Author :
Lainey Cameron is an author of women's fiction and recovering tech industry executive. Her award-winning novel, The Exit Strategy, was inspired by a decade of being the only woman in the corporate boardroom.The Exit Strategy won fifteen book awards and became an Amazon #1 bestseller in feminist books. Her second novel is planned for release in 2026.When she's not writing, Lainey teaches book marketing to authors on her podcast, The Best of Book Marketing, and her frequently sold-out group program, 12 Weeks to Book Launch Success.A digital nomad for a decade, she recently settled full-time in San Miguel de Allende in Mexico.She's originally from Scotland, and has a soft spot for donkeys, kilts, good single malt, and rooftop bars.
Review :
"SO MUCH FUN. Incredibly fast paced and satisfying, with two believable protagonists. I read this in one sitting."
K.J. Dell'Antonia, New York Times bestselling author
"A provocative, edgy page-turner. With whip-sharp prose, the characters are ingeniously crafted."
Kerry Lonsdale, Wall Street Journal bestselling author
"Unputdownable! A rollicking read complete with lightning-fast pacing, witty prose, lovable characters."
Samantha Vérant, author of The Lucky Widow
"Strong women faced with timely struggles. Friendship, forgiveness, and moments of heartfelt laughter. You won't forget these courageous characters."
Rochelle Weinstein, USA Today bestselling author
"5 Stars! A dynamic, fast paced debut...expertly written. Secrets, betrayals and vulture like venture capitalists will keep you on the edge of your seat."
Miss W Book Reviews
"The well-crafted narrative sizzles with tense, relatable, and realistic scenes... Throughout, readers will root for these women's success."
Kirkus Reviews
"In the spirit of Katherine Center with Liane Moriarty-style twists. A rallying call for women to believe in themselves and join together. A thoroughly entertaining and gratifying debut."
Leah De Cesare, author of Forks, Knives, and Spoons
"A refreshing change. In a genre that often hints that the most important thing a woman can do in her life is choose the right man, it's a relief to read a book where the women put themselves first."
Jami Denison for Chick Lit Central
"Strong women faced with timely struggles. Friendship, forgiveness, and moments of heartfelt laughter. You won't forget these courageous characters."
Rochelle Weinstein, USA Today bestselling author
