Read Between the Lines by Rachel Lacey is a charming LGBTQ+ romance that centers on Rosie Taft, a bookshop owner, and Jane Breslin, an ambitious real estate developer.
When Jane’s company threatens to close Rosie’s bookstore, the two women find themselves on opposing sides—only to discover they’ve been unknowingly communicating through a series of anonymous love notes. The novel explores themes of love, community, and the fight to save something meaningful.
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