Gabriella and Ethan have always been rivals- brilliant, competitive and desperate to win the coveted writing scholarship to Eastbrook University. For years, they've battled it out, matching each other word for word, paragraph for paragraph, their rivalry sharper than ever as senior year comes to a close. But when they are forced to collaborate on the final competition story, everything changes. Gabriella's fierce determination hides a secret she's too afraid to reveal, one that could end her dreams of being a writer forever. Ethan, on the other hand, hides behind a mask of confidence, terrified of not living up to the expectations that have always weighed him down. As they begin working together, their sharp words give way to a quiet understanding, and they discover a deeper connection than they could have imagined. But with the scholarship on the line and only one winner, how far will they go to secure their future? And when Gabriella's secret is revealed, will their story end before it even begins? Between the lines is a heart-wrenching tale of ambition, love and the fragile balance between competition and connection- where every chapter brings them closer to a future neither of them could write alone.