Mr. & Mrs. SmithmeetsThe Hating Gamein this heartfelt, witty, and utterly unputdownable enemies-to-lovers romance from international bestseller Mhairi McFarlane, about two journalists who must fake a relationship in order to land a huge story.

Bel has just landed a job at the Manchester office of a big national newspaper, coming off the success of her latest award-winning podcast. The team is small, consisting of Bel, her ambitious colleague Aaron, and the new intern. But when the internturns out to be a thirtysomething man called Connor, shes not impressed. Shes patronizing, hes hostile: its a terrible start.

Connors life is in a state of collapse. Hes left his seemingly perfect life in Londona well-paying job, great apartment, and beautiful girlfriendfor a chance to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a reporter. After a bad first impression with Bel, his internship begins to feel like another in a series of poor decisions. But if Connor were honest with himself, shes the first bit of excitement hes felt in a very long time.

When Bel suddenly finds herself at the heels of a huge story, shes determined to see it through even if it means involving the inscrutable and aloof Connor. Before they know it, they must convince people theyre not just a couple, but a couple madly in love. If they mess up, Bels cover is blown and the biggest story shell ever have landed will disappear, along with justice for its sources.

But as time goes on, Bel and Connor start to wonder if their cover story is just an act, or if their feelings are real