Held Between Stars

Hale Trance is a real-life superhero. Loved by millions, he captains his crew through rescues no one else would attempt.

And broadcasts every second of it live.

Without his audience, people die.

Where fans see hope, Eliot Thorne sees lies and exploitation. A mechanic with a reputation rivaling Hale's, she's built her life by being anonymous, never staying anywhere long enough.

A job on Hale's crew could give her the platform to make a real difference. Not just for him, but all rescue teams.

Only her interview ends with her punching him in the face.

Then, when she saves them during a live stream, her true identity is revealed and Hale is left hiring the one person he swore he wouldn't.

To him, she's a reckless distraction to his entire crew. She'll let people die chasing perfection.

To her, he's the one thing stopping her dreams becoming reality. He'll risk the safety of his crew for good TV.

And as Eliot enters deeper into his world, they're forced to realise that the other person might actually be right.

Enemies to lovers. Blue-collar workplace romance. Forced proximity. Found family. Slow burn to high heat. Touch-starved boy.