Thea Winton, a junior architect seeking to escape the single life, turns to her friend Zoe Redford for dating help. Little does she know, Zoe's suggested match is none other than Thea's longtime rival, coworker Derek Harper.

Accustomed to butting heads over their conflicting roles at a landscaping company, Thea and Derek reluctantly agree to a dinner which goes better than expected. After determining it's a one-time occurrence, they attempt to go back to how things were before getting to know each other better.

When a work project goes awry due to Derek's lapse in focus, their boss delivers an ultimatum-stop their bickering or risk losing their jobs. As tensions rise, suppressed feelings emerge, jeopardizing not only their careers but also their newfound connection in a tale of professional rivalry and forbidden passion.

Discover more heartwarming romance in the Cloverton Romance series:
Going Home (series starter)
Turn the Page
Faked with Love
Music of the Heart
In Full Bloom
Tattered Dreams