Bel, a former award-winning podcaster, starts a new job at a Manchester newsroom alongside her ambitious coworker and an unexpected intern—Connor, a thirty-something man she immediately clashes with. But when a major story puts them in the spotlight, the two are forced to fake a romantic relationship to keep Bel’s cover intact. As tension and chemistry build, lines between real and pretend begin to blur. A mix of Mr. & Mrs. Smith and The Hating Game, this is a sharp, witty rom-com full of twists, fake dating, and unexpected feelings.