First published 2026
Parker Navarro thought the worst was behind him after Selina Chan's brutal review of his previous book. Then New York's most feared literary critic takes aim at his latest novel, and this time her words cut deeper. The attack feels calculated, meant to wound him personally rather than just professionally. What starts as Parker's angry response becomes a public battle that spreads across social media. Book lovers pick sides and amplify every exchange. The literary world watches as two careers hang in the balance. But beneath the public attacks and viral posts, both Parker and Selina are hiding secrets that could destroy more than just their reputations. Their war of words becomes something neither expected, revealing truths they never meant to share.
Genres: drama, romance, literary-fiction, contemporary, adult-fiction, thriller
Vibes: dramatic, emotionally-charged, fast-paced, intimate, tension-filled, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, hidden-secrets, public-conflict
Setting: New York
Period: 21st-century, contemporary
384 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins Australia