May 3, 2017— The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD recognized Hostile Takeover: A Love Story as the winner in the Romance category.

The competition is judged by experts from all aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers and professional copywriters. They select award Winners and Distinguished Favorites based on overall excellence.

Hostile Takeover: A Love Story is a romantic tale about long-lost love rediscovered during a hostile corporate takeover. Following the death of her beloved husband, the drama at work turns attorney Molly Parr’s life into a tailspin that threatens to ruin everything that she has ever worked for or loved.  Molly’s all-consuming job is to take over other companies, but when her first love, a man who she feels betrayed her, appears out to nowhere to acquire her business, long-hidden passions and secrets are exposed.  She must decide whether she has the courage to follow her heart and expose her painful past—even though it’s a decision that may cost her everything.

“In 2017, we had worldwide participation, from London to Australia, from Portugal to Hong Kong, and are so proud to announce the winners and favorites in our annual INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD.  Independent publishing is alive and well, and continues to gain traction worldwide,”  said awards sponsor Gabrielle Olczak.

For more information please visit: independentpressaward.com

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