Code Block
Enemies at work. Stranded in Scotland. One grumpy ops manager and a sunshine coder are about to rewrite the rules.
Claire Broussard is ready for a fresh start—new job, new city, and hopefully fewer workplace disasters. But her new assignment comes with a grumpy coworker who seems determined to keep her at arm’s length.
Noah Raines has spent years climbing the ladder at Caprock Enterprises, only to find the top rung missing. Training the overly cheerful new developer wasn’t part of his plan—especially when she starts getting under his skin in all the wrong (and right) ways.
When a routine business trip turns into an emergency landing in a remote Scottish village, Claire and Noah are forced to share close quarters. As sparks fly and walls come down, their slow-burn chemistry threatens to upend everything—especially when a surprise promotion puts their future on the line.
| Genre: | Women’s Fiction Romance |
| Series? | Women of Caprock (Book 2) |
| Pinterest Board: | https://lancymccall.com/PinCECB |
| Stage: | Published |
| Publication Date: | August 15, 2025 |
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| Info | eBook | Paperback |
| ISBN: | 978-1-958975-03-9 | 978-1-958975-04-6 |
| Publication Date: | 15-Aug-2025 | 15-Aug-2025 |
| Number of Pages: | n/a | 406 pages |
Reader Reviews
(5 of 5 stars)
(Amazon Reader / Aug 31, 2026)
I really enjoyed reading this book! I loved how Noah and Claire’s relationship started in the workplace (Caprock Enterprises) and grew from there. This book had great character building; I felt like I really got to know the other characters that shared the workplace with Noah and Claire. From a business trip that turned into an emergency landing in a remote Scottish village and the relationship with Noah’s family, it really kept me wanting to read more. McCall did a great job adding a little romance to this book, too! A must read!
(5 of 5 stars)
(Goodreads Reader / Aug 2, 2026)
I really enjoyed watching Noah and Claire’s relationship develop. And the amount of spice was just enough without being overdone. 😊
(5 of 5 stars)
(Kobo Reader / Dec 27, 2025)
Excellent characters and plot. Lancy McCall gets it just right with highly relatable professional people and situations. Her writing is strong and realistic to what couples need to navigate. I look forward to the next book in the series!
(4 of 5 stars)
(Amazon Reader / Oct 14, 2025)
Great dynamic between MCs. Workplace romances are kind of hit or miss for me, but I liked the dynamic between Noah and Claire. This was a good light-hearted read that didn’t feel like all fluff and no substance.
(5 of 5 stars)
(Goodreads Reader / Aug 13, 2025)
Code Block was a great book from the very start! Fast paced, entertaining and interesting. I really enjoyed getting to know the main characters. Lancy did a great job of developing their personalities.
(4 of 5 stars)
(Goodreads Reader / Jul 29, 2025)
Noah and Claire are a delightful grumpy/sunshine combo. Both are determined to avoid romance in the workplace but when they meet chemistry has other plans! A work trip that accidentally ends up in a cute Scottish town, forced proximity at the local B&B, means the two start seeing each other in a different light and head back to Texas more than just co-workers.
I loved how honest Claire is with everyone, determined to see the best in people no matter what their attitude to her is. Loved how once she and Noah finally accepted they wanted to try a relationship, they didn’t hide things from each other. There was no avoiding conversations, hiding and mistakes because of misunderstandings. This is what I’d want a relationship to look like for myself- complete with the hot English guy!
