Behind Closed Doors releases August 27, 2026 · Preorder now
Back to The Briefing
News

Cover reveal and preorder is live

Behind Closed Doors cover reveal

Welcome to "Behind Closed Doors!" This series is eight years in the making. At first, I wasn't sure I wanted to publish it. Writing this series was my catharsis during my long-haul business flights, a way to reflect and process decades of global assignments.

Then I shared this first story with a few friends, even family, and they liked it! For those who are part of the consulting world, the stories resonated. For others, they were intrigued. So all of these years later, with many more stories to tell, I figured, "What the hell?"

My editor and my financial advisor both suggested I amp up the sex scenes, which required a bit more imagination on my part. But here we are, Book 1 is ready for release on August 27!

The E-Book is on pre-order now, and the Paperback will be released on September 27!

Enjoy your preview of A Lesson in Corporate Success and Seduction.

Behind Closed Doors book cover
Behind Closed Doors · Book One
Written by

J. Layne

J. Layne is a pen name. The author behind it writes contemporary romance set where ambition and desire collide, in boardrooms, on business trips, and everywhere the polished corporate surface cracks.

News
Release update
July 9, 2026

Behind Closed Doors is now available for preorder

Kindle preorder is officially open, with a release date of August 27.

Read more
The reading room

Be first through the door

Join the reader list for cover reveals, release dates, preorder bonuses, and news from the world of The Corner Office.

No spam. Cover reveals, release news, and the occasional bonus chapter.