by Liz Tomforde
Captain of Chicago’s NBA team, Ryan Shay’s quiet, controlled life gets turned upside down when his twin sister’s best friend becomes his new roommate and fake girlfriend. From New York Times, Sunday Times, and #1 Amazon bestselling author Liz Tomforde comes an opposites-attract, fake dating, basketball romance. This interconnected standalone is book two in the Windy City Series, currently being adapted for television by Amazon Studios.
RYAN I’m the newest Captain of the Devils, Chicago’s NBA team, and the last thing I needed this year was for Indy Ivers, my sister’s best friend, to move into my apartment. She’s messy, emotional, and way too tempting.
But when the team’s General Manager vocalizes his blatant disapproval of my promotion to Captain, referring to me as an unapproachable lone wolf with no work-life balance, I can’t think of a better way to convince him otherwise than pretending to date my outgoing roommate.
The only problem? Faking it feels far too natural.
Having a fake girlfriend wasn’t supposed to be messy but having Indy under my roof and in my bed is complicated, especially when she wants all the romantic parts of life that I could never give her.
INDY I never imagined I’d be living with my best friend’s brother, NBA superstar Ryan Shay. Even more unbelievable? He needs me to act as his loving girlfriend who’s suddenly changed him into a friendly and approachable guy.
Because, well…he’s not. He’s controlling of his space and untrusting of others.
Our arrangement isn’t one-sided, though. I’m in a wedding coming up, one where every one of my childhood friends, including my ex-boyfriend, will be in attendance, and there’s no better date than my ex’s celebrity hero.
Blurred lines make it almost impossible to separate real from fake. Falling for my roommate was never part of the deal, especially when Ryan is quick to remind me that he doesn’t believe in love.
I’m a romantic and can’t help fantasizing that he’ll change, but soon enough, I find myself questioning if sharing a roof with my best friend’s brother was the right move after all
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Sports romance fiction featuring high-stakes athletic careers, realistic relationship dynamics, and emotional depth has gained widespread popular engagement, driven in large part by the Windy City series. Author Liz Tomforde stepped into contemporary romance writing with a focus on sports-centered narratives, blending workplace environments, found family themes, and playful banter with grounded personal conflicts. Her debut novel Mile High launched her career in contemporary sports romance, introducing readers to believable character growth alongside high-energy romance.
With books like The Right Move, Caught Up, Play Along, and Rewind It Back, Tomforde's popular series explores the personal lives and romantic pursuits of professional athletes and the women who cross their paths, securing prominent positions on major bestseller lists including the New York Times and USA Today.
Born and raised in Northern California as the youngest of five children, Tomforde developed an early passion for sports, romance novels, travel, and hockey. Before transitioning into full-time writing, she worked professionally as a flight attendant for a National Hockey League (NHL) team, a role that allowed her to combine her interest in aviation and professional athletics. In 2020, when the global pandemic resulted in the postponement of the hockey season, Tomforde utilized her unexpected free time to begin drafting her first novel.
Living in her hometown in Sonoma County, California, Tomforde balances her writing career with her personal interests. When not crafting contemporary novels, she spends time traveling, listening to audiobooks, reading, and taking her Golden Retriever, Luke, on hikes through the Northern California landscape. Her firsthand experiences with professional sports teams and travel culture continue to directly inform her setting details and character interactions.
Tomforde's writing is characterized by its emphasis on realistic, healthy emotional communication within romantic relationships. Her narratives frequently highlight strong heroines alongside male protagonists who combine outer confidence with emotional vulnerability. Essential thematic elements across her books include witty banter, undeniable chemistry, found family dynamics, and explicit romantic spice, while grounding the romantic progression in real-life struggles, personal growth, and mutual accountability.
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