A Day at the Office
by Matt Dunn
Over the course of one Valentine's Day at a busy office, a group of colleagues navigate crushes, secret affairs and missed chances. A witty British romantic comedy.
About This Book
A Day at the Office is a contemporary romance novel by Matt Dunn, first published in 2013 by Lake Union Publishing. It runs 294 pages. Readers can expect forbidden romance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Forbidden Romance
- Length
- 294 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- On Valentine's Day, a group of colleagues in a busy office juggle hidden romances, office crushes, and missed opportunities.
- Fans of British romantic comedies
- Readers who enjoy workplace settings
- Lighthearted
- Features Forbidden Romance
This may not be ideal if…
- Lack of character-specific information
- Unknown heat level and relationship configurations
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Details
Type: Ensemble cast
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Set entirely within the confines of an office on Valentine's Day, the narrative explores the intersecting romantic lives of a group of coworkers as they deal with secret affairs, long-held crushes, and the regret of missed connections.
Central Conflict
Navigating the complexities of workplace romance, hidden attractions, and personal longing during a high-stakes romantic holiday.
Setting
A busy office in Britain.
Strengths
- Clear setting
- Defined tone
Consider before reading
- Lack of character-specific information
- Unknown heat level and relationship configurations
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Matt Dunn
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Lake Union Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 294 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781612184555
- ISBN-10
- 1612184553
A Day at the Office: quick answers
- Who wrote A Day at the Office?
- A Day at the Office was written by Matt Dunn.
- When was A Day at the Office published?
- A Day at the Office was first published in 2013 by Lake Union Publishing.
- What genre is A Day at the Office?
- A Day at the Office is a contemporary romance novel, with forbidden romance.
- How many pages is A Day at the Office?
- A Day at the Office is 294 pages long (Paperback).
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