Is forced only one bed a trope? 👀
Mar 05, 2026 1:31 pm
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When they're just besties but...
he finds a reason for them to share a bed. 😏
If forced only one bed is a thing... you might love Devon & Kennedy from The Last Key. Which is great because it's coming to audio this month!
If you didn't know, I love a friends to lovers story. Conservatively, I'd guess approximately 70% of my books feature it. The Last Key is peak mutual pining, they're absolute idiots, best friends to lovers with so much flirtation, teasing, and banter.
Get your ears ready for some 🔥
The Last Key was one of the first spicy spicy stories I wrote. Like I'd written spicy, but they kicked it up... and hearing it brought to life gives all the *tingles* in the best way! But I think what's even better is the TENSION between these two.
Kennedy & Devon have both secretly been pining for each other, but neither has wanted to risk their friendship... until Kennedy flies across the country for a surprise extended visit with Devon and the chemistry is just *fire* immediately.
But what's the fun in just telling your bestie you have feelings for them when you can do this...
“Hey, where’d you put my stuff?” I call, standing outside the spare room. Maybe he stuck it in the closet in there? All I know is I need to freshen up before we leave the house. Wash my face and put on some clean clothes. Nothing like riding on a plane for six hours to make you feel gross.
Devon steps out of the master, smiling. Or maybe smirking. Or dare I say smoldering?
“I put it in here.” He nods toward the master.
Be cool, Kennedy.
“Why?”
“Well, you know Justin is coming.”
“Yes.” Though he’s not a Brighton High alum, he’s a close friend to both of us, and since Devon and I are in the same place, he’s coming into town for a few days to see us both.
“Rather than have him sleep on that crappy futon, I figured I’d put him in the spare, and you can room with me. You like snuggling at night, anyway.” The grin on his face grows, and he gestures for me to follow him into the room.
Taking tiny penguin steps, I follow him, stopping just inside the doorway.
“This dresser,” he says, gesturing to one by the window on the far side of the room, “is empty except for the top drawer, so it’s all yours. I put your hanging bag in the closet, and if you have any toiletries, you can put them in this bathroom or the hall one, whichever you’d rather use.”
“Okay,” I choke out. What is happening? Devon and I have never even lived together. Not in college or after in New York. Now we’re sharing a room? A bed? I’m going to share a freaking bed with my best friend who I have feelings for while trying to pretend everything is normal?
He tilts his head to the side. “Unless, of course, you have a problem sharing a room. Or a bed.” Why did that word sound seductive?
Oh my god.
Is he flirting with me?
That grin. Sharing a room. Dancing in the kitchen. He is. He’s flirting. Does he want this? Me?
I don’t know. And I’m not ready to show my hand until I have a better idea of what he wants. But two can play at this game.
Smiling—maybe a little mischievously—I say, “No. No problem. That sounds great.” My eyes lock on his and we stare at each other for a moment, heat seeping into the room as we do.
“Perfect,” he says. Then he inhales deeply and steps back. “I’ll let you get ready.”
“Thanks.”
He walks out of the room and closes the door behind him.
Holy shit, that was intense.
I have no idea what’s going on, but I like it, and I’m going to have some fun with it.
Let’s play.
If you want spice, banter, laugh out loud moments, and all the friends to lovers tension wrapped up in a cute little low-angst rom-com, you can read The Last Key right now on Amazon & KU OR you can pre-order the audiobook, which is coming on March 24th!
P.S. Pre-orders are super helpful because they show Podium you love this series and want more of the books produced in audio!!
Thank you 🙏
Wild Love is out in the world, and I'm so glad to hear how much you all have loved Braden and Hollie's story. It was so special to return to the Freaking Love world, and I can't wait to give you one last book. Thanks for sticking with me on the ride so far. 🫶
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Happy March everyone! I hope you're doing well and your weather is warming up--or staying cold if you'd rather stay in and read books. 😉
Until next time, take care & happy reading!
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