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angsty and emotional
Author_Allie Samberts
bittersweet longing
book industry romance
career vs. love
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Category=FRE
character-driven romance
contemporary romance
creative chemistry
editor heroine
emotional vulnerability
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falling for a colleague
forbidden attraction
forbidden love
forced proximity
forthcoming
he falls first
heart-wrenching love story
heartfelt and swoony
hidden desire
high-stakes romance
late-night calls
literary agent hero
literary love story
love and reputation
love behind the scenes
love that breaks the rules
love under pressure
mutual pining
no-strings-attached romance
office romance
professional tension
publishing power couple
publishing romance
rekindled passion
reunited lovers
romance
second chance romance
secret relationship
slow burn romance
stolen glances
workplace romance
yearning and restraint
Product details
- ISBN 9781964264684
- Weight: 248g
- Dimensions: 133 x 203mm
- Publication Date: 18 Aug 2026
- Publisher: Meredith Wild LLC
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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An opposites attract romance set in the publishing world, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Colleen Hoover.
**DELUXE LIMITED EDITION FIRST PRINT RUN—featuring beautiful sprayed edges. Special edition features only available for a limited time and while supplies last.**
They agreed on no strings. But their hearts keep landing on the same page.
A year ago, literary agent Trina McBryde and editor Casey Endersen ended their no-strings arrangement. It was perfect for two people who didn’t want a relationship. But what started as a way to blow off steam and have a little fun almost put their careers at stake, along with their feelings for each other.
When an important publishing conference brings them together again, the desire they tried to deny is back, and stronger than ever. But the real challenge comes afterward—Casey needs Trina to sign a promising new writer, which means that after a year of avoiding each other, they’ll be forced to work together again. Late-night calls, whispered strategy sessions, and stolen glances make every professional interaction dangerously personal.
Every secret meeting carries the risk of exposure. If anyone finds out, they could lose more than just their jobs—they could lose their reputations.
But Casey has already fallen…again. And Trina is running out of ways to resist.
As professional boundaries blur, they’ll have to decide if being on the same page means following the rules—or finally writing their own.
**DELUXE LIMITED EDITION FIRST PRINT RUN—featuring beautiful sprayed edges. Special edition features only available for a limited time and while supplies last.**
They agreed on no strings. But their hearts keep landing on the same page.
A year ago, literary agent Trina McBryde and editor Casey Endersen ended their no-strings arrangement. It was perfect for two people who didn’t want a relationship. But what started as a way to blow off steam and have a little fun almost put their careers at stake, along with their feelings for each other.
When an important publishing conference brings them together again, the desire they tried to deny is back, and stronger than ever. But the real challenge comes afterward—Casey needs Trina to sign a promising new writer, which means that after a year of avoiding each other, they’ll be forced to work together again. Late-night calls, whispered strategy sessions, and stolen glances make every professional interaction dangerously personal.
Every secret meeting carries the risk of exposure. If anyone finds out, they could lose more than just their jobs—they could lose their reputations.
But Casey has already fallen…again. And Trina is running out of ways to resist.
As professional boundaries blur, they’ll have to decide if being on the same page means following the rules—or finally writing their own.
Allie Samberts is a romance writer, book lover, and high school English teacher. She was voted funniest teacher of the year for 2023 by her students, which is probably her highest honor to date. She is also a runner, and enjoys knitting and sewing. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and two kids. You can follow her on Instagram @alliesambertswrites, TikTok @alliesamberts, YouTube @alliesamberts, subscribe to her newsletter at alliesamberts.substack.com, and get other updates at www.alliesamberts.com.
