Forced Proximity

PRE-ORDER this brand-new for summer 2026 enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn romance – perfect for fans of Katherine Center & Emily Henry!

She's hired to protect. Not to fall in love.

Lexi Morgan is one of the best personal security guards in the business: an elite fighter, focused and loyal. What she’s not? A glorified babysitter. Especially for an irritatingly handsome A-list actor like Justin Greenwood – who doesn’t think he needs her help. At all.

But when a dangerous stalker sets their sights on Justin, Lexi begrudgingly accepts the job. As the stalker’s disturbing messages accelerate, so does the unexpected electricity between them. Forced to spend every waking minute together, will sparks fly? Or can she keep things strictly professional?

Perfect for fans of:

🎬Enemies to lovers

🎬Slow-burn

🎬Workplace romance

Readers LOVE Dana Hawkins:

'I don’t even know how to put into words how much I absolutely LOVE this book. Obsesseddddddd.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

'Easy 5/5⭐️ Read this book with a smile on my face almost 100% of the time!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

'I could have read thousands of pages of these characters.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Reviews

Praise for Dana Hawkins:

“My god this book… my heart is so warm… I could have read thousands of pages of these characters… One I already can’t wait to re-read and… I cannot recommend it enough!!” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"The emotional depth was so good, the communication between the characters was incredible. I don’t even know how to put into words how much I absolutely LOVE this book. Obsesseddddddd.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Easy 5/5⭐️ Read this book with a smile on my face almost 100% of the time! … It was so wholesome seeing two women navigate life with so many ups and downs while also discovering what love truly is… Their connection from the beginning had me hooked!… Such an awesome book!… 100% recommend it to everyone.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

About the author

Dana Hawkins is a queer author of contemporary romance stories that focus on queer joy, including NOT IN THE PLAN, IN WALKED TROUBLE, SO NOT MY TYPE, and SERVING LOVE. On Amazon, her books have reached #1 New Release (Gay and Lesbian), #2 Best Sellers in Lesbian Romance, and #2 Lesbian Fiction.

In addition, her work is included in multiple anthologies, including UNCENSORED INK: A BANNED BOOK ANTHOLOGY, CARNATION COLLECTION, and PROM PERFECT. After living for twenty years in Seattle, she recently trekked back with her family to her hometown in Minnesota.