Behind Frenemy Lines

Zen Cho author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:3rd Jul '25

Should be back in stock very soon

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A rules-bound lawyer meets a maverick new hire in this witty rivals-to-lovers romance from Zen Cho, author of The Friend Zone Experiment. For fans of The Hating Game and The Trouble with Hating You. Now in B Format

A rules-bound lawyer meets the new hire in this witty rivals-to-lovers romance from Zen Cho, author of The Friend Zone Experiment. For fans of Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game and Sajni Patel’s The Trouble with Hating You.

Sparks fly when an ambitious rules-bound lawyer clashes with a maverick new hire who threatens his chances of partnership ­­– and the walls he’s built around his heart.

When Kriya follows her boss to join a new law firm, she’s looking for a fresh start after a messy break-up. Sharing an office with her work nemesis was not what she had in mind.

Charles has always played by the rules and had clear boundaries ­– until Kriya crashes into his space. A few-too-many unfortunate professional encounters have him convinced this attractive girl can’t stand him, and things only get more awkward when they are forced to work so closely together . . .

But just as they’re figuring out how to navigate this frenemy relationship, Kriya needs Charles’s help: pretend they’re dating so her boss will stop hitting on her. As they keep up the facade in front of those closest to them, it soon becomes unclear whether they’re enemies, friends – or something else.

Award-winning author Zen Cho delivers a sparkling and witty rivals-to-lovers romance. Behind Frenemy Lines is reminiscent of Sally Thorn’s The Hating Game and Sajni Patel’s The Trouble with Hating You.

What Readers are saying:
'I loved it!'

'A refreshing turn in the romance stakes'

'This author knows how to write green flag men!'

'It's a warm, funny . . . [I] will be eager for whatever Zen Cho writes next'

Ideal for fans of The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, this is a brisk workplace romance that tackles some significant issues while also delivering top-notch banter and hilarious supporting characters * The Mirror *
Perfect for a beach read . . . Cho’s humour and observations on modern relationships offers a fun and easy read -- Glamour on The Friend Zone Experiment
The romance buzzes like a live wire -- The New York Times on The Friend Zone Experiment
Cho is a marvel. Her deft observations go down like a charm, but their emotional power will leave you deeply moved -- Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun
Reminiscent of classic K-Dramas with a touch more reality -- Simone Soltani, author of Cross the Line

ISBN: 9781035046102

Dimensions: 197mm x 130mm x 20mm

Weight: 222g

320 pages