The Right Move
About The Right Move
RYAN She's a distraction, that's what she is. 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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What readers say
Readers fall hard for the fake-dating, forced-proximity setup here, praising the sharp banter, the slow-burn tension and a hero whose quiet acts of care make him a fan-favorite book boyfriend. Many also like that the couple talks things through instead of manufacturing drama, and that heavier threads such as heartbreak and infertility are handled with feeling, alongside a warm found-family cast. The most common complaint is length: the middle and final stretch drag for some. Others find the heroine overly emotional, the hero too perfect, or the attraction rushed.
Best for: Readers who want a warm, spicy sports romance with a swoony hero and don't mind a long read.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated November 2026.