Somewhere Along The Line
A Strangers to Lovers Fake Dating Romance
by Mallory Thomas
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Pub Date Oct 22 2024 | Archive Date Nov 01 2024
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Description
Their marriage of convenience was supposed to exist on paper. Can these strangers act convincingly in love when the pressure’s on?
Piper Paulson’s life is finally on the upswing. She has a new job, a BFF roommate, and a commitment to avoid dating after an ex cost her her peace—and her former career. She may not have two nickels to spare, but that’s a problem for Future Piper.
James Newhouse doesn’t have time or energy to deal with… well, anything. A hotshot banker with a complicated family, he’s determined to keep people at arm’s length. His attraction to Piper isn’t part of the plan, and neither is adding her to a Family Fares commuter pass as his ‘wife’ to save her money on train fare. Too bad his judgment is speeding away faster than their shared train.
Thrown together by chance (and a handful of Elvis impersonators), James and Piper find themselves witnesses to an incident on their commute—‘married’ witnesses, who may be asked to testify if the crime goes to trial. Can they keep up the charade to avoid being outed for their lie? And perhaps more importantly, can they protect their hearts in the process?
Exploring the journey to build a future when the path you planned no longer exists, SOMEWHERE ALONG THE LINE is a heartfelt strangers to lovers spicy romance with a guaranteed happily ever after.
Advance Praise
"Thomas skillfully weaves in [the characters'] backstories and insecurities... building the anticipation of a romantic crescendo for the reader. A heartwarming “opposites attract” love story" — Kirkus Reviews
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798991499910 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 302 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 810933
This romance is a delightful twist on the classic marriage of convenience trope, packed with heart and humor. As Piper and James navigate the ups and downs of pretending to be married, their chemistry sizzles with witty banter that keeps the pages turning and moments that genuinely tug at the heartstrings. Watching them walk the thin line between pretense and real feelings is both hilarious and poignant. This story beautifully captures how love can blossom in the most unlikely circumstances, and their journey to a happily ever after is as satisfying as it is steamy. If you love a romance that blends humor with emotional depth, this one is a gem!
Chris S, Reviewer
Ahh, listen, I’m not gonna shut up about this book because I loved it that much!
We started with a lot of comedic banter but the second half packed an angsty punch. As a whole, the romance was so so sweet, and the few more spicy scenes, I felt, were written well.
If you enjoy romance by Hannah Bonam-Young or classic rom-coms like “While You Were Sleeping”, I think you’d like this one a lot!
I liked our two romantic leads and I enjoyed both their POVs. I thought James was so sweet even though I felt like giving him a headshake “my son, no” at times. I loved Piper wholeheartedly, I am usually the anxious person embarrassing myself on the train, so I honestly felt like I wanted to pack her in a tiny box and protect her.
Personally, the book could have ended after chapter 23 and I would have been satisfied. I believe this may be Mallory Thomas’s romance debut and I’m just sold on her next books (especially if starring Sami and Kyle…👀). I can’t wait to see her writing get even better with time.
I really really need a physical release for this, hopefully we’ll get one in the future!
Thank you to NetGalley and Mallory Thomas for providing a complimentary digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
Media/Journalist 1420521
What an excellent debut romance!!! I absolutely loved this book and I found myself smiling multiple times at Piper and James. This book was so cute and sweet and I couldn't put it down. Thank you to Net Galley for giving me the chance to read before it comes out this month!
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