by Vi Keeland
First published 2026
Vi Keeland delivers another contemporary romance exploring the complex dynamics between two people whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined. The story follows characters who find themselves on opposite sides of a situation that puts them at odds with each other. Their initial antagonism creates friction that threatens to derail any possibility of understanding between them. As circumstances force them to spend more time together, they begin to see past their preconceptions and discover the real person beneath the surface. The tension between what they thought they knew about each other and what they actually learn creates the central conflict that drives the story forward. Keeland explores how assumptions can blind us to truth and how genuine connection can emerge from the most unlikely beginnings. The emotional journey takes both characters through moments of frustration, revelation, and ultimately growth as they navigate their changing relationship.
Genres: fiction, romance, adult-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Period: 21st-century
352 pages · Paperback · Bloom Books