The Deskmate Dilemma

Contemporary Romance

Nov 11

Written By Editors Wicked Ink Publishing

WAVERLY O’BRIAN

Available: April 28, 2026

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Love was never on their to-do list—but it’s the one deadline they can’t ignore.

Katie and Ryan have always been the dream team. Sharing everything from office desks to inside jokes, they survive the monotony of corporate life with witty banter, office DM's, and their weekly post-work pub nights. They’ve mastered the art of making the 9-to-5 grind bearable—until Katie’s world is flipped upside down.

With her life suddenly in chaos, Katie finds herself questioning everything, including her perfectly platonic friendship with Ryan. As unexpected feelings begin to surface, the lines between colleagues, friends, and something more start to blur. Is she imagining the lingering looks and charged moments, or has Ryan been hiding feelings of his own?

Told through both Katie and Ryan’s perspectives, The Deskmate Dilemma is a charming story of office antics, workplace tensions, and the tender journey from friends to lovers. As they confront their deepest fears and desires, they’ll have to decide if love is worth risking everything—even the job and friendship that have kept them steady for so long.

In this modern romance, classic tropes like friends-to-lovers, forced proximity, and workplace romance take center stage, creating a heartwarming tale about taking risks when love is on the line. Perfect for fans of The Hating Game by Sally Thorne and The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary, The Deskmate Dilemma brings humor, office shenanigans, and heart-fluttering romance together in a story that will make you believe in love where you least expect it.

If you enjoy contemporary romance filled with slow-burn tension, laugh-out-loud moments, and relatable characters who walk the fine line between friendship and something more, this novel is for you!