Code Wars Cleveland

In the heart of Cleveland's tech scene, two brilliant minds are about to collide—two rivals, one conspiracy, zero margin for error. Kennedy Wyatt's cybersecurity firm is her life's work, built from the ground up to protect minority-owned businesses from digital threats. But when a mysterious wave of attacks begins targeting companies like hers, she discovers a conspiracy that runs deeper than mere code. Enter Isaiah Binutu, a charismatic rival CEO whose innovative software seems suspiciously similar to Kennedy's latest project. As their professional rivalry heats up at Cleveland's prestigious TechCLE conference, a series of escalating threats forces them to consider the unthinkable: working together. With their families under attack, their companies at risk, and a shadowy corporation pulling strings, Kennedy and Isaiah must navigate a maze of betrayal, corporate espionage, and their own complicated feelings for each other. The stakes? Their companies' futures—and their lives. From the bustling West Side Market to the serene shores of Lake Erie, this romantic suspense races through Cleveland's landmarks as two competitors-turned-allies fight to expose a conspiracy that threatens everything they've built. But in a world where digital footprints can be erased, identities stolen, and time is running out to separate friend from foe. Can they really believe in each other? In a digital battlefield, trust is the ultimate hack. Tropes: Strong Female Protagonist (FMC) Forced Proximity Only One Bed Rivals to Lovers Corporate Espionage Protective Hero/Heroine Slow Burn Romance Underdog Second Chances Emotional Healing If you love forced proximity, cybercrime mysteries, and powerful Black leads, this is your next obsession.