Between The Lines

Isla Bennett lives for her students, her lesson plans, and her quiet nights with a good book. As a high school English teacher, she's learned to keep her head down and her heart safe. The last thing she needs is a distraction-especially one in the form of a cheeky, broad-shouldered Bronco with a smile that could undo years of carefully built walls.

Kotoni Staggs is used to making headlines on the field, not at a school fundraiser surrounded by dog-eared novels. But when a pile of books topples at his feet and Isla challenges him with sharp wit instead of starry eyes, he's hooked. She's refreshingly unimpressed, maddeningly independent, and the first woman in a long time to make him question if there's more to life than footy fame.

What starts as small talk at community events turns into coffee runs, late-night phone calls, and an undeniable tension neither of them can ignore. But Isla's not sure she wants to step into the spotlight, and Kotoni's still learning how to be seen for more than just the game.

Sometimes love isn't written in bold letters. Sometimes it's found between the lines.

A slow-burn, opposites-attract rom-com about chasing dreams, finding balance, and learning that the best stories are the ones you never expected to write.