Behind Enemy Bylines
A cozy, low-spice, small-town romance brimming with early 2000s nostalgia
- Fiction
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Published: 2025
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Publisher's Description
Full of small-town charm, this latest cozy, low-spice romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Kathleen Fuller offers a second chance at love for one local reporter and his big-city accountant ex. Little Rock, Arkansas, 1995: Jade Smith's life has never been entirely stable. Bouncing back and forth between her mother and foster care, she learned that the only person she can really trust is herself. So when she starts to fall for newsroom reporter Sebastian Hudson, her defenses go up. When she gets a job offer from a company in Atlanta, Georgia, she immediately takes it, leaving Sebastian behind. He might have claimed to love her, but she knows no one sticks around for long. Clementine, Arkansas, 2005: Ten years after his heartbreak, Sebastian is back in his tiny hometown running the local paper and writing his slice-of-life column. The numbers in the accounting book are telling a story he's not ready to read, but he's refused to entertain any buy-out offers from big conglomerates, even as other small presses are being grabbed up, and in some cases, put out of business. He's determined not to let anything happen to the Clementine Times. In Atlanta, Jade is eager for the promotion that will finally provide the security she's always craved. There's only one hitch--her boss wants her to convince a small-town newspaper owner to sell his paper to their company. No big deal, right? Then she learns the owner is none other than Sebastian Hudson. Now it's a very big deal. Reunited for the first time since their awful break-up, Sebastian and Jade dig in their heels, refusing to see each other's side. But the small town of Clementine won't let them stay at odds with each other for long. Between a springtime hoedown, a dangerous apartment fire, Sebastian's slightly meddling younger sister, and the surprise appearance of Jade's younger brother, Sebastian and Jade end up discussing everything but business. They also rekindle past feelings. But when one of them makes an unforgivable decision, can they find their way back to each other? Or is this second chance the very last one? If you love low-spice, high-heart romances where the town is as much a character as the people in it, don't miss this tender tale of love lost... and maybe found again. Grab your copy of Behind Enemy Bylines and fall back in love with small towns, second chances, and the people who just might surprise you.
Endorsements (8)
“This sweet romance set in the early 2000s about a small-town Arkansas newspaper made me long for a time I didn’t even know I was missing. By the time I finished Behind Enemy Bylines I wanted to pack my bags and travel down to Clementine so I could keep visiting all the new friends I’d made on these pages. (Hopefully at a hoedown with lots of funnel cake.) If you’re in search of a charming second-chance romance full of lovable characters and satisfying emotional arcs, Kathleen Fuller has written you a great one right here.”
“So Into You by Kathleen Fuller is an uplifting story about rising above your fears and letting go of your past. Secrets abound in this satisfying romance, and it’s hard to look away when the house of cards comes crashing down. This satisfying tale will charm its way into your heart!”
“Kathleen Fuller writes an ‘opposites attract’ romance that will leave you with a wonderful sigh and a silly smile. Harper Wilson overworks to cover up her insecurities, but when tenderhearted and gentle grease monkey Rusty Jenkins enters her life to save her Mercedes, an unexpected friendship grows into something both of them need. Love-authentic and sweet, this small-town romance with wonderful heart and a delicious male makeover will have you cheering for two people whose lives look very different on the outside, but whose hearts are very much the same.”
“You’ve heard of friends to lovers; now get ready for childhood friends, to coworkers, to fake-dating coworkers, to business rivals, to lovers. Much Ado About a Latte has it all—charming and sweet, with delectable dialogue and just enough biting tension to keep you on the edge of your seat. I fell in love with Anita’s determined spirit, Tanner’s kindness, and their slow-burning romance. A wide cast of side characters, including Anita’s complicated but loving family, build the delightful feel of the town. Readers will love the beautiful setting of Maple Falls, the gratuitous food descriptions at Sunshine Diner, and Anita’s adorable cat, Peanut.”
“Sign me up for a one-way ticket to Maple Falls. If you love small towns, charming characters, and sweet, swoony romance, Hooked on You is your next favorite read. Kathleen Fuller has knit one wonderful story yet again.”
“A charming story of new beginnings, family ties, love, friendship, laughter, and the beauty of small towns. Fuller invites you into Maple Falls and greets you with a cast of characters who will steal your heart, make you want to stay, and entice you to visit again.”
“A sweet, refreshing tale of idyllic small-town life, family, and unexpected romance, Hooked on You is the perfect read to cozy up with on a rainy day.”
“The quaint Arkansas town of Maple Falls could use a little sprucing up, and as it turns out, Riley and Hayden are the perfect pair for the job. What neither of them is counting on, of course, is that their hearts may receive some long overdue TLC in the process. Kathleen Fuller has knit together a lovable cast of characters and placed them in a setting so rich and dear you may find yourself hankering for a walk down Main Street on a warm summer’s evening. I loved every minute of my time in Maple Falls, and I can’t wait to return to visit the friends I made there.”
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