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She exposed his marriage scandal on live radio.
He swore he'd never forgive her.
But when they start talking anonymously online...
Bellamy Barnes just wants to forget the mess that cost her everything. Her radio show, her reputation, and any shred of faith in emotionally unavailable men. The last thing she needs is her sister's infuriating neighbor—professional basketball star Cole Howard—calling her "Bella" and looking at her like she's the enemy.
Cole Howard has one rule after his very public, very expensive divorce. No drama. Which means staying far away from his neighbor Bellamy, the journalist who made a career out of exposing scandals exactly like his. She's beautiful, sharp-tongued, and everything he should avoid.
But online? That's different.
Cole escapes through an anonymous culinary account where he shares his passion for food with a stranger who sees him for more than his jump shot.
Bellamy finds refuge in late-night conversations with an anonymous cook who makes her believe in connection again.
Neither knows who's on the other side of the screen.
As their messages turn from flirty to something deeper, their real-world clashes grow more heated. When the truth comes out, will they choose the connection they built in secret—or let old wounds destroy their second chance?
He swore he'd never forgive her.
But when they start talking anonymously online...
Bellamy Barnes just wants to forget the mess that cost her everything. Her radio show, her reputation, and any shred of faith in emotionally unavailable men. The last thing she needs is her sister's infuriating neighbor—professional basketball star Cole Howard—calling her "Bella" and looking at her like she's the enemy.
Cole Howard has one rule after his very public, very expensive divorce. No drama. Which means staying far away from his neighbor Bellamy, the journalist who made a career out of exposing scandals exactly like his. She's beautiful, sharp-tongued, and everything he should avoid.
But online? That's different.
Cole escapes through an anonymous culinary account where he shares his passion for food with a stranger who sees him for more than his jump shot.
Bellamy finds refuge in late-night conversations with an anonymous cook who makes her believe in connection again.
Neither knows who's on the other side of the screen.
As their messages turn from flirty to something deeper, their real-world clashes grow more heated. When the truth comes out, will they choose the connection they built in secret—or let old wounds destroy their second chance?
- GenresRomance
323 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2025
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Tia Kelly
23 books110 followersTia Kelly is the author of contemporary romance and women's fiction. She is known for her candid way of capturing life's moments, one character at a time.
www.tiawithapen.com
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June 17, 2025It was such a smooth book to read. I just really loved this book and it was my first book by this author and it was amazingggg.❤️❤️😊
December 28, 2025
Loved this one
I really enjoyed this one! I love epistolary romances. They take me back to my love of You've Got Mail in the '90s. This book features a professional athlete/social media chef sensation who starts having small, innocent interactions with one of his fans...which eventually turn into low-key flirting.
Bella is right in the middle of a crisis in her personal and professional life and needs a quick getaway. She decides to house sit for a family member, who just so happens to live in the same building as one someone who she unwittingly burned in the past. Cole and Bella's romance was slow until it wasn't. These two needed time to simmer, get to trust one another, and discover what made them get drawn to one another.
I loved this book so much and I can't wait to dive into more of her books.
I really enjoyed this one! I love epistolary romances. They take me back to my love of You've Got Mail in the '90s. This book features a professional athlete/social media chef sensation who starts having small, innocent interactions with one of his fans...which eventually turn into low-key flirting.
Bella is right in the middle of a crisis in her personal and professional life and needs a quick getaway. She decides to house sit for a family member, who just so happens to live in the same building as one someone who she unwittingly burned in the past. Cole and Bella's romance was slow until it wasn't. These two needed time to simmer, get to trust one another, and discover what made them get drawn to one another.
I loved this book so much and I can't wait to dive into more of her books.
February 10, 2026
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This book was slow, in a good way. It’s a book full of wisdom, stillness, and quiet, and of two people navigating life to get to love. The author took her time, never allowing you to guess. It was there on every page for you. You didn’t have to wonder about feelings. She nailed characterization. I truly enjoyed it.
This book was slow, in a good way. It’s a book full of wisdom, stillness, and quiet, and of two people navigating life to get to love. The author took her time, never allowing you to guess. It was there on every page for you. You didn’t have to wonder about feelings. She nailed characterization. I truly enjoyed it.
December 30, 2025
What a read!!!!
A new spin to Love and Basketball!!! The charters were well developed along with the recipes. We need those recipes please as well as a book on Ronan and Nina.
A new spin to Love and Basketball!!! The charters were well developed along with the recipes. We need those recipes please as well as a book on Ronan and Nina.
January 3, 2026
This was cute. It’s rom com like and soulful.
January 16, 2026
NTMA
This was so good I love the banter between Bellamy and Cole! It felt like a ease into love that was very on par for the vibe of the 90s rom com
This was so good I love the banter between Bellamy and Cole! It felt like a ease into love that was very on par for the vibe of the 90s rom com
February 15, 2026
I loved the messy beginning. But it was long winded after that but the lessons were so needed!
Love
Forgiveness
Hurt
Self reflection
Cute read!
Love
Forgiveness
Hurt
Self reflection
Cute read!
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