Cole and Laila Are Just Friends: A Love Story

Cole and Laila have been inseparable since they could crawl, sharing a bond that has always felt like a comfortable friendship—except for those rare moments when it didn't. Cole Kimball and Laila Olivet have grown up together in the picturesque town of Adelaide Springs, Colorado, where every memory is tinged with laughter and shared secrets. Cole has always seen Laila in her oversized pink Sophia Loren glasses, and Laila is the first to taste test every quirky dish Cole creates in his family’s restaurant—regardless of her notoriously picky palate. They talk about everything, or so they thought.

But when Cole uncovers a betrayal from his recently deceased grandfather that rocks his world, staying in their cozy mountain town becomes unimaginable. Laila, however, cherishes her life in Adelaide Springs—serving customers who tip her with fresh eggs, relishing the proximity to her favorite people, and most importantly, being near Cole. The thought of him leaving for New York City is heart-wrenching.

Determined to support her best friend, Laila makes a deal with Cole: she won’t plead for him to stay, and he won’t push her to come with him. With only one week in New York before their lives irrevocably change, they vow to enjoy their time together, pretending the looming separation isn’t real. But as they explore the vibrant city, the undeniable feelings they’ve both suppressed begin to bubble to the surface.

With the backdrop of NYC, a fake blind date that goes hilariously awry, and a night spent sharing secrets in a penthouse, Cole and Laila find themselves questioning everything they thought they knew about friendship and love. If you love the witty charm of When Harry Met Sally and the heartwarming connection of Gilmore Girls, this friends-to-lovers rom-com is for you.

Join Cole and Laila as they navigate the fine line between friendship and romance, where one week could change everything forever.