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Enemies Off Camera
They hate each other on sight. And everyone sees it—except the camera.
Zara Morgan was once Hollywood’s next big thing—until one bad decision turned her into tabloid fodder and sent her spiraling out of the spotlight. Desperate to fix her image, she reluctantly signs on to The Final Play, a wildly popular dating show that pairs hopeful bachelorettes with pro athletes. Her plan? Fake the romance, smile through the cringe, and use the exposure to redeem her reputation and revive her career.
But the bachelor she can’t stand is making things very difficult.
Jaxon Wilde—a scandal-stained NFL star with a smile as fake as the show—is there for damage control, too. Booed on game days and blasted online, he’s desperate to win back the public’s love. The fix? Choose the “right” girl. The twist? That girl has to be Zara—the only one who hates his guts.
Now, behind the AI-enhanced love story and flawless PR smiles, Zara and Jaxon are trying to outrun the worst versions of themselves—and maybe stumbling into something real in the process.
Smart, raw, and sharply funny, Enemies Off Camera is a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance about image, redemption, and the unpredictable truth behind every perfect post.
Zara Morgan was once Hollywood’s next big thing—until one bad decision turned her into tabloid fodder and sent her spiraling out of the spotlight. Desperate to fix her image, she reluctantly signs on to The Final Play, a wildly popular dating show that pairs hopeful bachelorettes with pro athletes. Her plan? Fake the romance, smile through the cringe, and use the exposure to redeem her reputation and revive her career.
But the bachelor she can’t stand is making things very difficult.
Jaxon Wilde—a scandal-stained NFL star with a smile as fake as the show—is there for damage control, too. Booed on game days and blasted online, he’s desperate to win back the public’s love. The fix? Choose the “right” girl. The twist? That girl has to be Zara—the only one who hates his guts.
Now, behind the AI-enhanced love story and flawless PR smiles, Zara and Jaxon are trying to outrun the worst versions of themselves—and maybe stumbling into something real in the process.
Smart, raw, and sharply funny, Enemies Off Camera is a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance about image, redemption, and the unpredictable truth behind every perfect post.
- GenresEnemies To LoversSports
353 pages, ebook
Published November 13, 2025
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Z.L. Arkadie
103 books498 followersZ.L. Arkadie is stepping into a new era of emotionally rich, upmarket romance that sweeps you away and thrills your heart in the best possible way. Her upcoming stories promise the kind of passion, longing, and intensity that pull you out of the everyday and into something unforgettable. For readers who crave stories that ache, soar, and stay with you—this is where it begins.
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February 4, 2026
Enemies Off Camera was a great enemies to lovers romance. I was drawn in immediately and I honestly couldn't put it down.
It was full of romance, emotion, humour, and drama.
I loved Jaxon and Zara. They were both charismatic, smart, determined, and likable.
I enjoyed the reality TV aspect, as well as the sports romance.
This is the first book I've read from this author, but it definitely won't be the last.
I highly recommend.
4.5 stars from me.
Especially for fans of Tessa Bailey, Kristen Callihan and Karina Halle.
Thanks to Netgalley, Flaming Hearts Press Media, and Z.L. Arkadie for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
It was full of romance, emotion, humour, and drama.
I loved Jaxon and Zara. They were both charismatic, smart, determined, and likable.
I enjoyed the reality TV aspect, as well as the sports romance.
This is the first book I've read from this author, but it definitely won't be the last.
I highly recommend.
4.5 stars from me.
Especially for fans of Tessa Bailey, Kristen Callihan and Karina Halle.
Thanks to Netgalley, Flaming Hearts Press Media, and Z.L. Arkadie for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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