by Zen Cho
First published 2025
Charles Goh has built his career at a top London corporate law firm by following every rule. The ambitious lawyer survived boarding school as an outsider and now treats his high pressure job as his entire life. Then Kriya Rajasekar arrives as the new hire. She needs a fresh start after her boyfriend left her and her legal career stalled, but discovers her work nemesis will be sharing her office space. Every encounter between Charles and Kriya ends in disaster. When Kriya's boss starts making unwanted advances, she asks Charles to pretend they're dating. The fake relationship forces them to work together instead of against each other. As they navigate their complicated dynamic, the line between enemies and something deeper starts to blur. Charles must decide whether to protect the walls around his heart or risk everything for a connection that could change both their lives.
Genres: romance, enemies-to-lovers, contemporary-romance, fake-dating
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating
Setting: London
Period: 21st-century
304 pages · Kindle Edition · Bramble