Tracey Magruder is the debut author of the contemporary magical romance novel, Between the Lines, currently funded on Kickstarter. An avid romance reader and music instructor by day, Tracey finds joy in helping others discover their voice, whether through song or in the quiet magic of a captivating love story. She believes every romance is a song waiting to be written and that magic can be found in the most unexpected places.
Tracey Magruder is a debut author of contemporary romance, bringing her first magical romance novel, Between the Lines, to life via a successful Kickstarter campaign. Tracey’s passion for storytelling began long before she put pen to paper. As a professional music instructor, she understands the rhythm and emotion of compelling narratives. She finds joy in helping others discover their voice, whether through teaching song or in weaving the quiet, captivating magic of a romance novel. Tracey believes that every love story is a song waiting to be written and that magic can be found in the most unexpected places. When she's not reading or dreaming up future books, Tracey loves spending time with her husband and son.
Me Before You meets Beach Read: A Reclusive Author, a Dedicated Editor, and the Electric Second Chance They Couldn't Escape.
Sadie Reed thought she had her life mapped out—until a broken engagement and a string of bruised dreams left her starting over from scratch. Nursing a battered heart and desperate for a fresh start, she accepts an unexpected assignment: coaxing reclusive bestselling author Corbyn Pearce out of hiding and back to the page.
But Corbyn is as infuriating as he is brilliant. Scarred by a tragic accident and haunted by ghosts of the past, he’s determined to keep everyone at arm’s length—especially meddling editors with sharp red pens and sharper tongues. What begins as a battle of wills in a quiet English village soon stirs something neither of them expected: a chance at healing, at rediscovering passion, and maybe at love.
When old wounds resurface and hidden truths come to light, Sadie must decide if she’s brave enough to rewrite her own story—and whether Corbyn belongs in its pages.
A heartfelt, slow-burn romance about resilience, second chances, and the courage to trust again.
Title: Between the Lines
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Page Count: approx 300 (81K words)
Binding Type: Paperback, Hardcover, and Special Custom Binding (Kickstarter only)
Comparable Titles:
Me Before You meets Beach Read
Where the raw vulnerability and emotional healing of Me Before You meets the witty,
slow-burn creative partnership of Beach Read, you'll discover 'Between the Lines', a
novel that deftly balances the ache of trauma with the spark of new beginnings. Like
Lou and Will, Sadie and Corbyn are both scarred—one by emotional abuse, the other
by physical trauma—and their guarded, prickly rapport gradually gives way to genuine
intimacy. But unlike the bittersweet finality of Me Before You, this story leans into
hope, layering in the banter, mutual creative challenge, and ultimately redemptive love
that fans of Beach Read crave.
The Hating Game meets The Light We Lost
At the intersection of the sharp-tongued, adversarial chemistry of The Hating Game
and the fate-driven, missed-connections poignancy of The Light We Lost, 'Between
the Lines' emerges as a romance that is both sparring match and second-chance
destiny. Sadie and Corbyn’s initial clashes echo Lucy and Josh’s delicious push-pull,
but beneath their professional rivalry simmers a deeper, almost fated connection—a
single, electrifying encounter from years ago that neither has forgotten. This blend of
antagonistic banter and soul-deep longing gives the novel a unique emotional
resonance.
It Ends with Us meets Notting Hill
Where the hard-won empowerment and escape from abuse in It Ends with Us
converges with the gentle, fish-out-of-water charm of Notting Hill, readers will find
'Between the Lines' perfectly positioned as a story of reclaiming self-worth and finding
unexpected love in a quirky English village. Sadie’s journey out of a toxic relationship
mirrors Lily’s fight for freedom, while her immersion in Great Missenden—with its
eccentric locals, cozy pubs, and a reclusive literary star—evokes the warmth and
whimsy of Anna Scott’s world colliding with William Thacker’s. The result is a romance
that is both cathartic and irresistibly comforting.
Early Reviews (Beta Readers):
"As a contemporary romance reader of authors like Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez, I wasn't sure what to expect. But, this breakout book belongs among the ranks of traditionally published authors. It's such fun and heartwarming story." (Morgan C.)
"This novel was an absolute pleasure to read. It had everything I search for in a good story: a solid plot, compelling characters, and a romance so cute it makes me want to run laps around my house." (Millie)
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