Thin Lines

by Rachel Bowen

He's a smoke eating pretty boy from a family of nozzle jockeys.
She's a blue line loyalist from a family of donut munching boys in blue.
In a city where the rivalry between the two is notorious, a relationship is futile.

Juliet is the daughter of the police commissioner, and with three brothers on the force, she's the only Cavanaugh who isn't one of New York's Finest. When she has the opportunity to represent the NYPD in the annual charity baseball game against the FDNY, she takes it, hoping to help win back the trophy and bragging rights.

Noah has a family legacy to uphold as the fire commissioner's son. With his father pushing him to raise ranks, his future in the department is unclear, except for his need to lead the FDNY baseball team to victory against the NYPD. That part is non-negotiable. Because as much as fighting fires is in his blood, so is the age-old rivalry between the NYPD and FDNY.

A chance encounter between the two leads to a summer of secret rendezvous. But summer only lasts so long, and secrets have a way of surfacing.

Genres: Romance

Kindle Edition

Published April 28, 2023

About the author

Rachel Bowen is a Missouri based adult contemporary romance author.

She graduated from a PharmD program in 2015, where she met her husband, but currently is a stay-at-home mom.

Currently, she's working on the second book in her interconnected, standalone contemporary romance series.

Her interests outside of writing include: yoga, pilates, everything romance from books to tv shows, photography and spending time with her husband and two kids.

Find her on instagram or TIkTok: rachelbowenauthor

Reviews

[Sandral Impact · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is pure romantic tension done right equal parts playful, emotional, and impossible to put down. Set against the iconic rivalry between New York’s police and fire departments, it delivers a fresh, modern twist on the classic “forbidden love” trope.
Juliet is a fantastic heroine strong-willed, competitive, and determined to carve out her own identity in a family full of NYPD legends. Her decision to step onto the baseball field isn’t just about winning a game it’s about proving herself. And she does so with grit and heart.

[Jennifer Lay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book via Tiktok and really enjoyed it. The characters are likeable, and I rooted for them to work through their conflicts to get to the HEA. I loved the family dynamics on both sides, and I could tell the author probably had family members who were first responders, which showed in her writing.

[Kristy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My cousin posted that she had published a book. When I saw the cover and read the description, I knew it was just my type of book. The book is about the feud between two families, one in law enforcement and another in fire service. And, what happens when a member of each family falls in love.

[Megan Sorensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was genuinely delightful! Loved the star crossed lovers, police/firefighter rivalry.