She’s chaos in pirate boots. He’s order in a tailored suit. And they’re about to break every rule. After a messy breakup, artist Ivy Delaney makes a reckless decision—subletting a room in a stranger’s oceanfront apartment. It seemed like a better idea than getting bangs… until she realizes her new roommate is Nolan Sterling. Cold, calculated, and infuriatingly put-together, Nolan is the same man who called cosplayers like Ivy a "burden to society" during their heated clash at a Renaissance Faire, while she stood proudly dressed as a pirate. Now, thanks to a well-played trick, Ivy’s stuck living under his roof. Worse? He’s offered her a freelance gig writing content for his AI startup, the very technology threatening to replace artists like her. She should’ve said no. But the longer she’s around Nolan, the more complicated things get. Lines blur, sparks fly… and soon, Ivy’s starting to wonder if the real risk isn’t staying, but leaving. - HEA - Enemies to lovers - Opposites attract - Alpha male - Forced proximity