When fiercely opinionated journalist Nina Carver agrees to go on a blind date reluctantly it�s only to prove a point: that real love doesn�t exist in the age of algorithms and curated profiles. What she doesn�t expect is to be seated across from Eli Donovan, the charming yet infuriating political speechwriter who embarrassed her publicly in a live debate two years ago. 
Eli, on the other hand, has no clue who Nina is or that she�s been holding a grudge ever since. To him, she�s a stunning stranger with a spark in her eyes and a wit that makes him feel like he�s known her all his life. From the moment he sees her, he�s completely taken.
Over the course of one unforgettable evening in a dim-lit downtown restaurant, secrets are exposed, assumptions are challenged, and two hearts begin to change in completely opposite directions. For Nina, the night begins with bitterness but ends with a reluctant curiosity. For Eli, it�s instant, overwhelming love. But what happens when love at first sight only strikes one side? And what if the enemy you thought you hated� might be the only one who ever truly sees you?
A slow burn of emotional twists and quiet longing, The First Look is a story of grudges, miscommunication, and the delicate, painful dance between unrequited love and unexpected connection.