Book 1 – Characters
Book 1 Character List
Main Characters
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Addison Jones
Junior Account Manager (Protagonist)Determined, idealistic, and newly hired at TPL Marketing. Eager to prove herself on a major campaign.
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Everett “Fletch” Fletcher
Senior Account ExecutivePolished, charismatic mentor to Addison. Thrives on winning big pitches; struggles with growing romantic feelings.
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Jaxon “JJ” Johnson
Creative DirectorPassionate, edgy thinker with a maverick streak. Shares a hidden attraction with Lila Devereaux.
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Lila Devereaux
Leading Account ExecutivePolished and driven; in a loveless marriage with Damien. Yearns for emotional connection, especially with JJ.
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Damien Devereaux
CFO of TPL, Lila’s HusbandStoic, numbers-focused, all business. His passionless marriage inadvertently pushes Lila toward JJ.
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Rita Coleman
HR ManagerDiplomatic, calm, with a secret empathetic streak. Tries to prevent workplace romance scandals.
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Mia Chen
Social Media SpecialistSassy, witty office gossip. Always in the know about who is involved with whom behind the scenes.
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Richard Gilmore
CEO/FounderA shrewd, demanding patriarch who rewards success and has zero tolerance for underperformance.
Side Characters (New Junior Staff)
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Sasha Delgado
Creative Designer on JJ’s TeamImaginative and blunt; fiercely loyal to JJ’s bold vision. Designs campaign graphics and branding elements.
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Greer Winfield
SEO/Tech SpecialistA chubby, cheerful “tech babe” who loves diving into analytics and optimizing campaigns. Collaborates with Mia.
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Carmen Reyes
Junior Brand StrategistObservant, ambitious team member who handles market data and brand messaging. Admires Lila’s expertise.
Felicia “Flick” Coyle
Role & Schedule:
- Morning Receptionist & Part-Time Office Coordinator: Flick handles the front-desk reception duties each morning. Once her phone work is done, she transitions to office coordinator duties, reporting directly to the CFO.
Personality & Characteristics:
- Abrasive, Cocky & Sarcastic: Flick is known for her sharp tongue and no-nonsense attitude. She’s quick with a sarcastic remark and unapologetically direct, often doing things her own way even if it frustrates her colleagues.
- Self-Reliant & Unwilling to Do Favors: When coworkers ask her to “do them a favor”—for instance, to not forward a call—she might deliberately ignore the request. She operates strictly on her own terms.
- Well-Meaning When It Counts: Despite her rough edges, Flick genuinely cares about the TPL team. When someone is in a real bind, she steps in with practical advice and support, delivered in her trademark sarcastic style.
Potential Screen Time Moments:
- Handling a chaotic morning rush with biting humor and a few choice words that both amuse and caution newcomers.
- Deliberately “misdirecting” calls as a way of asserting her control, leaving coworkers both frustrated and secretly appreciative of her unfiltered approach.
- Offering unexpected guidance to a stressed employee—delivered with a mix of sarcasm and sincerity that reveals her caring side.
Brayden Locke
Role & Schedule:
- Afternoon Receptionist: Brayden covers Flick’s lunch break and takes over the afternoon shift. She avoids morning work due to her active night-life as a club promoter and aspiring disc jockey.
Orientation & Identity:
- Inclusive & Proud: Brayden is an openly proud lesbian who embraces her identity. She is a free thinker with a creative, nonconformist attitude.
Personality & Characteristics:
- Creative & Geeky: Outside of her reception duties, Brayden immerses herself in her creative pursuits—sketching spontaneous marker renderings, attending club gigs, and discussing graphic novels.
- Observant & Independent: She’s the quiet observer during her shifts, noting the nuances of office dynamics. Although she admires Jaxon and his creative team, she isn’t inclined to be tied down by conventional roles.
- Future Collaboration Catalyst: While she initially prefers to keep her work separate from the creative team, circumstances eventually force her to step in when Jaxon faces a crisis. Her brilliant marker sketches impress him, leading to a unique deal where she works on creative projects at the reception desk—with full autonomy and extra compensation—which stokes friction with the CFO.
Potential Screen Time Moments:
- Covering the afternoon shift with a laid-back, cool vibe, sharing witty observations about the office’s late-night antics.
- Casually mentioning her club gigs and art projects, endearing her to colleagues who appreciate her free-spirited nature.
- Stepping up unexpectedly to rescue a project when Jaxon is in trouble, marking the beginning of a unique creative role that challenges corporate norms.
