A no-nonsense, perfectionist investigative journalist butts heads with a charming, happy-go-lucky entertainment reporter in this black cat x golden retriever, forced proximity contemporary romance.

Samantha Flores has spent her career chasing hard-hitting stories, despite her family's lack of interest in her work. Seeking the approval that her parents still withhold, Sam puts her nose to the grindstone, trying to win them over with her next big exposé. When she is assigned to cover the senatorial campaign of an action star turned politician, it seems all of her professional endeavors have led her to this moment.

Enter Axel Rivera, her assignment partner and the newsroom's resident charmer. An entertainment reporter with a knack for disarming smiles and lighthearted banter, Axel is everything Samantha isn't. But beneath his carefree persona lies a man navigating the heavy realities of his own life, including a mother struggling with bipolar disorder and his own battles with high-functioning anxiety.

As they uncover the layers of corruption underneath their subject's polished platforms, they're not only forced to confront not only the truth about the man they're reporting on but also the truths they've hidden from themselves.

Can they rewrite the script of their lives and take a chance on love? Perfect for fans of The Hating Game and The Ex Talk, Love on a Deadline is a light-hearted, banter-filled romance that explores mental health and well-being, perfectionism, and the quiet courage of choosing love amidst its imperfections.