FAR TOO CLOSE

Deja Bennette has sworn off love after one too many failed relationships-especially the last one that left her heartbroken. As a fiercely independent romance editor at one of New Jersey's top publishing houses, she's got enough on her plate without dealing with Gael Lee, her maddeningly arrogant senior coworker. With his sharp tongue and unapologetic confidence, Gael seems determined to challenge her at every turn.

Their verbal sparring is infamous both at work and within their circle of friends, where their endless bickering is starting to get old.

Gael, known for his charm and reputation as a ladies' man, doesn't believe in commitment-it's just a setup for failure. But when he transfers to another town to escape their growing toxicity, Deja feels unexpected relief... and an even more surprising void in his absence.

Life in the new town may be quieter for Gael, but it's also lonelier without her sharp wit and unspoken warmth. Frequent visits to their shared circle of friends pull them back into each other's orbit, and the fiery arguments they once shared begin to shift into something far more dangerous: vulnerability.

Deja knows the risks of letting Gael in. His charm and good looks might make him irresistible, but they're also why he's a risk she can't afford.