The Right Move audiobook cover - A hyper-controlled NBA captain with a spotless, lonely life lets his sister’s messy, freshly heartbroken best friend move in—then one fake relationship turns into the kind of real love that terrifies him, heals her, and forces them both to finally ask for what they want.

The Right Move

A hyper-controlled NBA captain with a spotless, lonely life lets his sister’s messy, freshly heartbroken best friend move in—then one fake relationship turns into the kind of real love that terrifies him, heals her, and forces them both to finally ask for what they want.

Liz Tomforde

4.5 / 5(408 ratings)

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Description

The Right Move is a dual–first-person sports romance set in Chicago, where NBA star and newly appointed team captain Ryan Shay lives by discipline, routine, and emotional distance. His quiet life implodes when his twin sister convinces him to temporarily house her best friend, Indy Ivers, a vibrant flight attendant recovering from betrayal and rebuilding from scratch.

Living together sparks friction, unexpected tenderness, and an escalating “fake dating” scheme that begins as career optics but turns into something neither can control. As Indy faces grief, friendship fallout, and fertility fears, Ryan confronts the trauma that made him celibate and distrustful. Their romance grows through acts of care, hard conversations, and shared vulnerability—until they choose a future together that’s bigger than either of them planned.

Who Should Listen

  • Listeners who love slow-burn, forced proximity, and fake dating that becomes real.
  • Sports romance fans who want emotional depth alongside team/locker-room energy (NBA + Chicago sports community).
  • Readers who enjoy healing arcs, found family, and caretaking/acts-of-service love stories.

About the Authors

Liz Tomforde is a romance author and flight attendant. She writes contemporary sports romance and is known for emotionally grounded love stories in the Windy City universe.