Somewhere Along The Line - by Mallory Thomas (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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 another day's problem.

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.

Review Quotes

"Thomas plays with the 'fake relationship' trope with aplomb... building anticipation of a romantic crescendo for the reader. A heartwarming opposites attract love story." -Kirkus Reviews

Hilarious and poignant, the 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! -Meghna S., NetGalley reviewer

I absolutely loved this book and won't stop raving about it! The romance? Utterly sweet. Their chemistry was everything, and the way their perspectives were written kept me glued to the story. Mallory Thomas absolutely nailed this debut. I'm already excited for whatever she writes next! -Meg P., NetGalley 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! -Chris S., NetGalley reviewer