Winner of 10 book awards including 2020 Readers’ Favorite and National Indie Excellence Awards for Women’s Fiction, IPPY Winner for adult fiction ebooks, 2021 Book Excellence award.Tech executive Carly can’t wait to marry the man of her dreams. But her world is turned upside down when she discovers her fiancé is already wed to Ryn – her company’s top investor! Can the two women overcome … overcome heartbreak together?
Silicon Valley investor Ryn Brennan is on the verge of achieving everything she dreamed. She’s succeeded in the sexist venture capital world, has a supportive husband, and is about to close the deal of her career. Everything is going exactly as planned, until she meets her husband’s mistress, across the negotiating table.
Carly clawed her way back from being a teenage runaway to become an accomplished scientist, caring single mom, and co-founder of her startup. Once she marries her loving fiancé, she’ll secure the complete family she craves. But she’s blindsided to discover her not so perfect fiancé is already married.
In an industry full of not-so-subtle sexism, can the two women rise above, and work together to overcome heartbreak, and ensure their success?
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A rollicking read complete with lightning-fast pacing, witty prose, lovable characters. Unputdownable!
Nothing is more powerful than a group of women with a unified purpose, and THE EXIT STRATEGY proves it with the captivating story of two women fighting discrimination in Silicon Valley. If you’ve ever worked in the business world, you ‘ll cheer for Ryn and Carly as they navigate self-doubts, forge a solid friendship, and fight the status quo in this page-turner. An assured debut you won’t want to miss.
The Exit Strategy immersed me directly into the fascinating, complex world of two highly relatable women figuring out how to do life and relationships while pursuing high pressure careers in business. I absolutely loved the refreshing emphasis on positive female relationships in the work place, as well as the glimpse into silicon valley. Highly recommended!
We spend 40+hours a week in the workplace. Why aren’t more books of fiction set there? Luckily, we now have The Exit Strategy by Lainey Cameron, who, in a previous life, was a marketing executive in the high-stakes world of Silicon Valley start-ups. Her debut novel starts out in a typical way. Two intelligent women are pitted against each other: Ryn’s a venture capitalist, who has just discovered her husband Todd is having an affair with Carly, the co-founder of the biotech firm which is poised to become Ryn’s career-making next investment. But instead of writing her story as a cut-throat cat-fight, Cameron turns the stereotype on its head and offers up a fast-paced, incisive novel that argues there’s a better way. What if these women could somehow join forces, get past the anger and hurt they feel, and work together so both could succeed? Is that possible and what would it take for that to happen? At turns provocative and touching, this novel takes readers inside the misogynistic world of high-level finance, with its behind-closed-door meetings, its sexual innuendos, and its good old boy networks, then offers an alternative glimpse of how business could be changed if women refused to treat other women as competitors and instead viewed them as colleagues. The Exit Strategy is the perfect book for the times we’re living through.
THE EXIT STRATEGY is Cameron’s debut, and wow, does she make an entrance. I had the opportunity to read an early copy and not only are the issues timely, the story is a provocative, edgy page-turner. With whip-sharp prose, her characters are ingeniously crafted. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
I was lucky enough to read this witty and rich debut early. With twists and mystery à la Liane Moriarty and the confident, comfortable voice reminiscent of Katherine Center, THE EXIT STRATEGY should be in every beach bag this summer! Out July 8th!
Great debut novel by author Lainey Cameron. Two women become unlikely friends in the midst of betrayal and fraud. Set in the high-power atmosphere of Silicon Valley, these women unite with others to make an impacting presence in a male dominated environment. This would make a great book club topic.
This story scores from page one. It is an intriguing story involving one man and two women who will go on to become great friends at the expense Todd. He is in love with being married and strings women on until his web gets so entwined that breaks start which was the case for Ryn and Carly. Will they get their pound of flesh from the man that put them in the predicament they find themselves in? I loved the characters and immediately connected with Ryn and Carly. You can feel their emotions coming off them and it has you in their corner for redemption and second chances to find happiness.
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I had the privilege of being an early reading for this book, and let me tell you it is fabulous! Strong, successful women, women supporting women, and excellent writing make this a must-read.
The world of venture capitalists is a man’s world, but now it’s about to be turned on its head by a couple of headstrong women. A great beach read!
I loved this book by Lainey Cameron! Great characters, pacing, and story.
The Exit Strategy is a dynamic, fast paced debut novel by Lainey Cameron . The story is told in alternating perspectives of two women both in the high tech corporate arena. There is a #metoo vibe to this book.
This book is expertly written by an tech expert and shows how difficult and cut throat it can be to work in this industry.
The characters are well developed, complex and highly relatable. The atmosphere is one I am all too familiar with. I devoured every word of this book. Secrets, betrayals and vulture like venture capitalists will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Highly recommend.
An uplifting tale for turbulent times. Cameron… forges an unshakable female alliance that aims to do what women do best: change the world, one heart at a time.
“A RALLYING CALL FOR WOMEN TO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES AND JOIN TOGETHER. A thoroughly entertaining and gratifying debut.”- praise for the author.
Silicon Valley story of power, ambition & friendship. uNpUtDoWnAbLe.
So so excited for this one!! Just my kind-of read
Genre: Women Fiction
We girls need to learn a LOT from this story, a lot!
It releases tomorrow!!
The Exit Strategy is the story of RYN, CARLY and TODD, precisely.
RYN BRENNAN is a renowned Venture Capitalist. WIFE of Todd. She had become one of the most successful women in the valley. An expert at selecting winning companies.
SHE HAS THRIVED IN THE MALE-MALE-DOMINATED WORLD OF VC.
CARLY on the other hand, is a competent scientist. She ran away with her bf when she was just 15. Now single, she has a 5 year old son, Sammy. She is a self-made woman who finished her studies post her breakup and is now successful & is singlehandedly bringing up her son. SHE HAS WORKED HARD TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY AS A FEMALE SCIENTIST.
She is engaged to TODD.. the puzzle pieces of life are finally falling into place for her.
CARLY needs to secure funding, a million dollar investment and win approval of RYN.
RYN finds out that his husband, Todd is having an affair with CARLY and she messes up her presentation to seek funds. CARLY is caught unaware. When both of em realise that TODD is making a fool out of them, THEY JOIN HANDS.
READ IT to know what happens when we, WOMEN COME TOGETHER!
WoMeN eMpOwErMeNt!! I loved this read & hope more & more women, especially, actually read this & get inspired.
About The Author:
Lainey Cameron is a digital nomad and author of women’s fiction. A recovering tech industry executive, her award-winning novel, The Exit Strategy, was inspired by a decade of being the only woman in the corporate boardroom. It’s been called a “rallying call for women to believe in themselves and join together” and tells the story of a Silicon Valley investor who first meets her husband’s mistress across the negotiating table.
The language is CriSp, writing style WiTtY & the pace, FaSt & eNteRtAiNiNg.
A thoroughly satiating rEaD.
it’s about friendship, #feminism , standing up for yourself & how much stronger women are when we stick together.
A must read!! Loved it!
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I was fortunate to receive an advanced copy of this terrific novel for an honest review. Cameron weaves a page-turner ripped from the headlines with her wit, personal knowledge of Silicon Valley, and spot-on dialogue. You don’t want to miss this one. You’ll stand up and cheer for Ryn and Carly and all the women in this fast-paced debut that brings out the strength and beauty of female friendships.
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This was a delightful story that brought amount a sense of of wanting to root for the two female protagonists and keep cheering them on. It is an important read about powerful women who lack the confidence in their leadership and power within their career and in their personal lives. The commen denominator being mysoginysts and troll like men who like to tear women down, treat them as unworthy and dehumanize them.
This was an empowering read watching Ryn Brennan who is a venture capitalist and married to a man, Todd whom she believes is perfect. Until the day at a board meeting she comes head to head with his mistress, Carly who is a BioTech Scientist ready to make a bargain with Ryn’s company. Things don’t fly over too well when Ryn attempts to process all this information. And Carly is just as shocked to find out her fiancée is married!
Both women’s lives are turned upside down and they must find the strength to not only deal with their personal crisis but come together to form a plan to overcome the heartbreak and save their jobs/ companies as well. Can these two handle the secrets that are about to be unraveled and for the lion roar of truth that will be revealed or will they succumb, wounded by the past?
Looks like you need to read to find out. It’s worth it!
A timely and entertaining story of ruthless ambition and sexism in the venture capital world. You will root for savvy businesswomen Ryn and Carly as they transform their animosity toward one another into a surprising bond that empowers them to fight back against their mutual enemies. I loved this uplifting tale of female friendship and the obstacles it can help us to overcome.
Lainey crafted an un-putdownable novel with strong, yet vulnerable characters I enjoyed spending time with. This book also has an important message for all women. Highly recommend!
I listened to the audiobook and loved every second! The writer has a beautiful way of capturing attention with her striking choice of words, setting descriptions, and rich characters. I felt like I was rooting for the main characters from the start and never wanted to stop listening. And how she kept throwing wrenches in their lives shocked me. Every time something happened, I almost yelled out loud at the character causing the issues. Yes, I got that emotionally invested! This book deserves all the accolades because wow, what a great story. It’s a must read for everyone.
Lainey Cameron, author of The Exit Strategy, left the tech industry then used those experiences as a rare female executive to fuel her debut novel, The Exit Strategy. Her knowledge of the challenges women face in such male-dominated fields is obvious and honestly portrayed here.
This is women’s fiction at its best: two women, both strong and intelligent, bond while they overcome many difficulties—not the least of which is that they love the same man. They work together to bring down both the industry they work in and the man who done-them-wrong. I enjoyed this book and its love-triangle with a twist.