You Between the Lines
- Author Katie Naymon
- Narrator Sarah Beth Goer
- Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
- Publish Date 8 October 2026
- Run Time 10 hours and 3 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Contemporary romance, Romance, Romance: college / university, Romance: enemies to lovers, Romance: friends to lovers, Romance: unlikely or unexpected lovers, Romance: workplace, Romantic comedies.
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What to expect
Ten years of being on the wrong page. One last chance for a happy ending . . .
Leigh has dreamed of becoming a writer her whole life, but one 'all-style-no-substance' critique from her high school crush, Will, sent her life careening off course and, for years, Leigh put her pen down altogether.
A decade later, she finally plucks up the courage to start a prestigious writing programme. But as she walks through the hallway, ready to start a new era in her life, she runs headfirst into him - now extremely tortured poet, William.
Immediately their rivalry is reignited when they realise they are both competing for the same highly coveted writing prize.
But what Leigh doesn't know is that she is secretly the one that got away for Will. And the poem that he submits for class is undoubtedly about that one night they shared, when they very nearly gave into temptation, so many years ago . . .
Now, the feelings they've never quite been able to let go of keep turning up between the lines . . .
This utterly gripping and yearning-filled love story will pull you in and not let go. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Carley Fortune and B.K. Borison.
'A brilliant, poignant love story perfect for fans of Emily Henry. With vibrant characters, You Between the Lines is a master class in the art of the romance novel.'
Peyton Corinne
Readers are totally obsessed with You Between the Lines:
'5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟❣️❣️ For the Beach Read girlies!!! Academic rivals to lovers!! THE ANGST AND TENSION!!!!!! SLOW BURN? ✅ Beautifully written!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Bury me with this book so I can read it in the afterlife 😭💜... I don't know how I'm ever going to move on 😭😭😭😭 one of the most beautifully written romances I've ever read.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'God this book hurt SO GOOD!!!!... I adored this book so much... So much delicious angst.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This is the closest thing to an Emily Henry serotonin rush I've found!!... Made my heart ache in the best way... The kind of story that reminds you why you fell in love with reading in the first place.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'PHENOMENAL... a must read.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I can't stop crying I truly feel like a shell of myself right now. This books means everything to me. Katie really said here is one for the Mirrorball & Mess it Up girlies <3.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'6⭐️ brilliant. I loved everything about this.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Leigh has dreamed of becoming a writer her whole life, but one 'all-style-no-substance' critique from her high school crush, Will, sent her life careening off course and, for years, Leigh put her pen down altogether.
A decade later, she finally plucks up the courage to start a prestigious writing programme. But as she walks through the hallway, ready to start a new era in her life, she runs headfirst into him - now extremely tortured poet, William.
Immediately their rivalry is reignited when they realise they are both competing for the same highly coveted writing prize.
But what Leigh doesn't know is that she is secretly the one that got away for Will. And the poem that he submits for class is undoubtedly about that one night they shared, when they very nearly gave into temptation, so many years ago . . .
Now, the feelings they've never quite been able to let go of keep turning up between the lines . . .
This utterly gripping and yearning-filled love story will pull you in and not let go. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Carley Fortune and B.K. Borison.
'A brilliant, poignant love story perfect for fans of Emily Henry. With vibrant characters, You Between the Lines is a master class in the art of the romance novel.'
Peyton Corinne
Readers are totally obsessed with You Between the Lines:
'5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟❣️❣️ For the Beach Read girlies!!! Academic rivals to lovers!! THE ANGST AND TENSION!!!!!! SLOW BURN? ✅ Beautifully written!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Bury me with this book so I can read it in the afterlife 😭💜... I don't know how I'm ever going to move on 😭😭😭😭 one of the most beautifully written romances I've ever read.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'God this book hurt SO GOOD!!!!... I adored this book so much... So much delicious angst.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This is the closest thing to an Emily Henry serotonin rush I've found!!... Made my heart ache in the best way... The kind of story that reminds you why you fell in love with reading in the first place.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'PHENOMENAL... a must read.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I can't stop crying I truly feel like a shell of myself right now. This books means everything to me. Katie really said here is one for the Mirrorball & Mess it Up girlies <3.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'6⭐️ brilliant. I loved everything about this.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
A brilliant, poignant love story perfect for fans of Emily Henry. With vibrant characters, You Between the Lines is a master class in the art of the romance novel
It's no surprise that a novel about poets would feature some of the best romance writing I've encountered in years. My grad school career repeatedly flashed before my eyes. I melted into this book. It's rare that a debut author becomes an instant auto-buy, but whatever Katie Naymon writes next, please inject it into my veins
You Between the Lines is almost indescribably good: fresh and smart and tender, with not just some of the most gorgeously crisp prose out there, but poetry I'd pin to every one of my Pinterest boards if I could. It's the characters that make this an all-timer for me, though: Leigh is my soulmate and Will is the gold standard for book boyfriends. Katie Naymon has a forever fan in me
Like the loveliest and most profound poems, You Between the Lines is instantly captivating and rich with depth. Naymon's debut is an ode to writers and a literary love story both sweet and nuanced that will have you underlining every romantic detail
You Between the Lines marks the debut of a stunning new voice in romance. I was captivated by Katie Naymon's tender, lyrical prose, and my heart ached-in the best way possible-through every page of Will and Leigh's journey to embrace the messy vulnerability of both love and art. I eagerly await whatever Naymon does next!
Like the best poems, You Between the Lines is poignant, lyrical, and true. I thoroughly enjoyed Leigh and William and their rivalry, their pining, and their moody, crackling chemistry. The immersive, academic setting shines, as does Leigh's emotional growth and journey to be vulnerable in her art. An absolutely beautiful debut, and I can't wait to read what Katie Naymon writes next!
In her impressive debut, Katie Naymon delivers everything I hoped for in an MFA romance about two poets-from the steady stream of astute psychological insights to the captivating sexual tension and emotional push-pull between Leigh and Will. this novel that centers a Taylor Swift-loving poet main character is itself a Swift banger in book form, one so catchy and fizzy it hijacks your bloodstream, but woven into its complex layers, there is also something so intimately true and human that it feels as if your own diary has been mined for material. This is exactly what I want from a romance
Lyrical and lovely, You Between the Lines is the perfect romance for anyone who has ever obsessed over a piece of criticism or worried that they are not enough. Katie Naymon's novel is deliciously sexy, and so deeply real that I felt like I was sitting alongside her characters in their MFA workshop. Prepare to fall in love!
| Author | Katie Naymon |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Sarah Beth Goer |
| Duration | 10 hours and 3 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781399768122 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Genre | Contemporary romance, Romance, Romance: college / university, Romance: enemies to lovers, Romance: friends to lovers, Romance: unlikely or unexpected lovers, Romance: workplace, Romantic comedies |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
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