Zen Cho

Sparks fly when an ambitious rules-bound lawyer clashes with a maverick new hire who threatens his chances of partnership—and the walls he''s built around his heart.When Kriya follows her boss and joins a new law firm, she’s looking for a fresh start after a messy break-up. Sharing an office with her work nemesis was not what she had in mind.Charles has always played by the rules, and had clear boundaries until Kriya crashed into his space. A few too many unfortunate professional encounters has him convinced this attractive girl can’t stand him, and things only get more awkward as they are forced to work so closely together . . .But just as they’re figuring out how to navigate this frenemy relationship, Kriya needs Charles’ help: pretend they’re dating so her boss will stop hitting on her. As they have to keep up the facade in front of those closest to them, it soon becomes less clear whether they''re enemies, friends – or something else.Award-winning author Zen Cho delivers a sparkling and witty rivals-to-lovers romance reminiscent of Sally Thorn''s The Hating Game and Sajni Patel''s The Trouble with Hating You.

'A witty and heartwarming' - Glamour'A sweet slow-burning romance' - HeatCan first love strike gold when given a second chanc? enee Goh appears to have it all: a thriving fashion business in London, a wardrobe to die for and a popular pop star for a boyfriend . . . until she’s dumped. Estranged from her family in Singapore, Renee finds herself at a crossroads – especially after a chance encounter with an old flame, Yap Ket Siong, makes her question what she really wants. When Renee’s father calls and throws another curveball into her life, offering her the chance to become his successor to the family business, she is torn. Her father’s approval would mean everything – if she can fight off the competition from her older brothers. Just as she’s focusing on moving back to Singapore, sparks seriously start to fly with Ket Siong. With the family business beckoning, should Renee follow her head or her heart? Because one thing’s for certain: Ket Siong is shaking her resolve to keep him in the friend zone . . . From the renowned, award-winning author Zen Cho comes a delightfully funny romance about Southeast Asian families, class and love in modern London. 'Diasporic joy, the power of female friendships, and above all, hope for Renee and Ket Siong' - My Weekly‘A lovely, tender romance . . . I savoured every delicately written moment' - Charlotte Stein, author of When Grumpy Met Sunshine'Reminiscent of classic K-dramas with a touch more reality . . . Easily one of my top reads of the year!' - Simone Soltani, author of Cross the Line'A story so intensely real that you’ll wonder later if it happened to someone you knew' - Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the SunWhat readers are saying . . . 'I loved this book, it’s both heartwarming and inspiring''It gave me all the laughter, tears, and story that I wanted''So much fun to read''A great summertime read!''Jane Austen dragged into the modern world'