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Secret Words, Sharp Feelings: A sweet rivals-to-lovers slow burn sapphic romance (Bean There, Done That)

Cameron Tate
4.4 / 5.0
Published: 2026

Description

Emery is a whirlwind of disorganization and relentless sunshine, a chaotic force who manages to turn every department meeting into a battleground. Taylor is the human equivalent of a perfectly filed spreadsheet, private, contained, and perpetually annoyed by her colleagues lack of boundaries. As coworkers, they are oil and water, constantly clashing over deadlines and office protocols. Their professional friction is legendary, fueled by sharp-witted sparring and back-and-forth dialogue that leaves the rest of the office watching in amusement. But beneath the biting remarks and the frustration, there is a simmering tension that neither woman is prepared to acknowledge. When a high-stakes project forces them to work in close quarters, the lines between rivalry and attraction begin to blur. What starts as a series of heated arguments slowly evolves into something far more tender. This slow-burn romance captures the magic of finding a kindred spirit in the most unexpected place. Perfect for readers who adore the grumpy-sunshine trope and the thrill of a workplace dynamic turned upside down, this story is a sweet, heartfelt celebration of love blossoming where it is least expected. Grab a warm cup of coffee and settle in for a charming collision of hearts.

Customer Reviews

Top 3 from Amazon
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Sandi
January 22, 2026
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when snark hides feelings..

Emery chaos, little disorganized in the best way a ray of sunshine. Taylor contained, organized, private, shutoff. In meetings these two always clash then they’re assigned to work together on the Valentin’s gala. As you would expect the first few meetings are difficult but then they start to compromise. As time passes they’re actually getting along. Turns out the snark was actually hiding love. Of course it can’t be smooth sailing for these two. The characters are well written, funny, deep just a very good read. Think you’ll enjoy this book. I’ve read a lot of Cameron’s books all good.
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terry
January 22, 2026
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good repartee

Fun to see the characters interaction through a back and forward dialogue that was funny and sharp. It was fun to read.
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Leara Nicole Morris-Clark
January 21, 2026

a relaxing, easy read

Secret Words, Sharp Feelings is my first read by Cameron Tate, and I was pleasantly surprised. Despite its novella length, it was a complete and engaging Valentine's-themed romance. It appears to be a standalone in an interconnected series. I was chuckling at the snarky banter at the outset, particularly with the main characters, but all of the interactions felt intentional, important, and highly entertaining. There weren't a lot of wasted words. I think my favorite secondary character is Nadia. I love her wit. The career at a greeting card company is one I hadn't encountered before, and I appreciate that the office romance revolved around the company event organized by the two rival coworkers. Emery and Taylor were both likable and easy to root for as a couple. They had a fun dynamic and nice chemistry. This sweet, no-spice romance was a great, satisfying holiday book. This trope-filled story was cozy and low-angst. It was a relaxing, easy read, and I look forward to reading more by this author. #Slowburn #ForcedProximity #Rivalstolovers #Valentines #holiday #coworkers #Officeromance #GrumpySunshine #nospice #IceQueen #oppositesattract #thirdactbreakup #HEA #greetingcardcompany