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Across the Screen: A Remote Office Romance
They had a rhythm—messages, meetings, easy banter through a screen.
Safe. Controlled. Distant.
Then one night erased the distance.
And a moment erased the control.
Ava Harper and Cole Maddox find their lives suddenly more intertwined than either of them expected.
And everything changes.
Across the Screen is a contemporary, slow-burn romance about emotional intimacy, proximity, and the connections that grow stronger once distance disappears.
Safe. Controlled. Distant.
Then one night erased the distance.
And a moment erased the control.
Ava Harper and Cole Maddox find their lives suddenly more intertwined than either of them expected.
And everything changes.
Across the Screen is a contemporary, slow-burn romance about emotional intimacy, proximity, and the connections that grow stronger once distance disappears.
455 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 22, 2025
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December 27, 2025
This was a cute, easy read, modern romance that celebrates connection in the digital age. Its a slow-burn, fast-paced and emotionally engaging. Couldn’t put it down 😁 Really enjoyed it.
February 12, 2026
I had such a genuinely good time with this one.
The banter between Ava and Cole was top tier — I was giggling and kicking my feet more than once. The humor felt effortless, and I especially loved that even though it’s written in third person, we get both of their internal monologues. That added so much depth and made their chemistry feel layered and believable.
Their in-person week together was fun and convincing. The attraction was clear, the tension was strong, and I appreciated that they mostly held back physically. Around the midpoint, though, it did start to lean a little insta-lovey for me. The emotional intensity escalated quickly compared to how understated their dynamic had been earlier.
One important note for readers: this is definitely a low-to-no spice romance. Personally, I would have loved a little more heat, but if you’re looking for a closed-door or spice-free contemporary romance with strong banter and emotional payoff, this will absolutely be your book.
— SPOILERS BELOW —
The third-act conflict is where I had some structural questions. When Ava sees Cole’s sister answer the door in her underwear and assumes the worst, I understood her insecurity given her past relationship history. However, the 2.5-week separation stretched plausibility for me. Ava was staying with her best friend Brittany, whose husband is Cole’s best friend. Brittany’s brother Nick also knew the truth almost immediately. With such an interconnected friend group, the misunderstanding felt like it could have been clarified much sooner. Even if Ava needed emotional silence to process, it was hard for me to fully buy that no one stepped in earlier.
I did love that Cole’s sister ultimately called Ava to explain — that conversation was funny and satisfying and very in line with the author’s strengths. And once Ava and Cole finally talked, the reconciliation absolutely worked for me. The intimacy felt earned, and the epilogue (six months later, proposal!) gave me the stability and commitment I wanted.
Overall, while it leaned slightly insta-lovey at times and the third-act separation felt a bit prolonged for me, the humor, dialogue, and character voice carried this story. I’ll definitely read more from this author — the banter alone is worth it.
The banter between Ava and Cole was top tier — I was giggling and kicking my feet more than once. The humor felt effortless, and I especially loved that even though it’s written in third person, we get both of their internal monologues. That added so much depth and made their chemistry feel layered and believable.
Their in-person week together was fun and convincing. The attraction was clear, the tension was strong, and I appreciated that they mostly held back physically. Around the midpoint, though, it did start to lean a little insta-lovey for me. The emotional intensity escalated quickly compared to how understated their dynamic had been earlier.
One important note for readers: this is definitely a low-to-no spice romance. Personally, I would have loved a little more heat, but if you’re looking for a closed-door or spice-free contemporary romance with strong banter and emotional payoff, this will absolutely be your book.
— SPOILERS BELOW —
The third-act conflict is where I had some structural questions. When Ava sees Cole’s sister answer the door in her underwear and assumes the worst, I understood her insecurity given her past relationship history. However, the 2.5-week separation stretched plausibility for me. Ava was staying with her best friend Brittany, whose husband is Cole’s best friend. Brittany’s brother Nick also knew the truth almost immediately. With such an interconnected friend group, the misunderstanding felt like it could have been clarified much sooner. Even if Ava needed emotional silence to process, it was hard for me to fully buy that no one stepped in earlier.
I did love that Cole’s sister ultimately called Ava to explain — that conversation was funny and satisfying and very in line with the author’s strengths. And once Ava and Cole finally talked, the reconciliation absolutely worked for me. The intimacy felt earned, and the epilogue (six months later, proposal!) gave me the stability and commitment I wanted.
Overall, while it leaned slightly insta-lovey at times and the third-act separation felt a bit prolonged for me, the humor, dialogue, and character voice carried this story. I’ll definitely read more from this author — the banter alone is worth it.
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