Two video game creators go head-to-head in this delightful, queer enemies-to-lovers workplace romance debut, perfect for fans of T.J. Alexander and Helen Hoang.

Cat Li cares about two things: video games and swoony romances. The former means there hasn’t been much of the latter in her (real) life, but when she lands her dream job writing the love storylines for Compass Hollowthe next big thing in gamesshe knows its all been worth it. Then she meets her boss: the infamous Andi Zhang, whos not only an arrogant hater of happily-ever-afters determined to keep Cat from doing her job but also impossibly, annoyingly hot.

As Compass Hollows narrative director, Andi couldnt care less about lovein-game or out. After getting doxxed by internet trolls three years ago, Andis been trying to prove to the gaming world that theyre a serious gamedev. Their plan includes writing the best game possible, with zero lovey-dovey stuff. That is, until the man funding the games development insists Andi add romance in order to make the story more appealing to female gamers.

Forced to give Cat a chance, Andi begrudgingly realizes theres more to Cat than romantic idealism and, okay, a cute smile. But admitting that would mean giving up the single-player life that has kept their heart safe for years. And when Cat uncovers a behind-the-scenes plan to destroy Andis career, the two will have to put their differences aside and find a way to work together before its game over.