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Not on the Same Page
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Expected 18 Aug 26An opposites attract romance set in the publishing world, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Colleen Hoover.
They agreed on no strings. But their hearts keep landing on the same page.
A year ago, literary agent Trina McBryde and editor Casey Endersen ended their no-strings arrangement. It was perfect for two people who didn't want a relationship. But what started as a way to blow off steam and have a little fun almost put their careers at stake, along with their feelings for each other.
When an important publishing conference brings them together again, the desire they tried to deny is back, and stronger than ever. But the real challenge comes afterward—Casey needs Trina to sign a promising new writer, which means that after a year of avoiding each other, they'll be forced to work together again. Late-night calls, whispered strategy sessions, and stolen glances make every professional interaction dangerously personal.
Every secret meeting carries the risk of exposure. If anyone finds out, they could lose more than just their jobs—they could lose their reputations. But Casey has already fallen . . . again. And Trina is running out of ways to resist.
As professional boundaries blur, they'll have to decide if being on the same page means following the rules—or finally writing their own.
Contains mature themes.
They agreed on no strings. But their hearts keep landing on the same page.
A year ago, literary agent Trina McBryde and editor Casey Endersen ended their no-strings arrangement. It was perfect for two people who didn't want a relationship. But what started as a way to blow off steam and have a little fun almost put their careers at stake, along with their feelings for each other.
When an important publishing conference brings them together again, the desire they tried to deny is back, and stronger than ever. But the real challenge comes afterward—Casey needs Trina to sign a promising new writer, which means that after a year of avoiding each other, they'll be forced to work together again. Late-night calls, whispered strategy sessions, and stolen glances make every professional interaction dangerously personal.
Every secret meeting carries the risk of exposure. If anyone finds out, they could lose more than just their jobs—they could lose their reputations. But Casey has already fallen . . . again. And Trina is running out of ways to resist.
As professional boundaries blur, they'll have to decide if being on the same page means following the rules—or finally writing their own.
Contains mature themes.
- GenresRomance
304 pages, Paperback
Expected publication August 18, 2026
About the author
Allie Samberts
13 books408 followersAllie Samberts is a romance writer, book lover, and high school English teacher. She was voted funniest teacher of the year for 2023 by her students, which is probably her highest honor to date. She is also a runner, and enjoys knitting and sewing. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, two kids, and a very loud beagle. You can follow her on Instagram @alliesambertswrites, read her blog at alliesamberts.substack.com, and get other updates at www.alliesamberts.com.
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December 29, 2025I had the honor of alpha reading this as Allie wrote it and I cannot wait for everyone to read it next August. it is incredible.
June 4, 2026
The way I am obsessed with Allie Samberts and her writing.
Book two of the Strong Enough series is as phenomenal as I expected. Trina and Casey are spicy and sassy and perfect. Both of their characters have so many layers, and they truly highlight and bring out the best in each other. Their banter had me laughing, their relationship had me swooning. And they are spicy compared to Allie’s other books 🥵
Highly, highly recommend grabbing this as soon as it’s available in August!
Thank you Allie for the gifted eARC so I could fall in love with Trina and Casey’s story.
Book two of the Strong Enough series is as phenomenal as I expected. Trina and Casey are spicy and sassy and perfect. Both of their characters have so many layers, and they truly highlight and bring out the best in each other. Their banter had me laughing, their relationship had me swooning. And they are spicy compared to Allie’s other books 🥵
Highly, highly recommend grabbing this as soon as it’s available in August!
Thank you Allie for the gifted eARC so I could fall in love with Trina and Casey’s story.
April 22, 2026
Thank you Allie for the e-ARC!
Everything Allie writes is phenomenal, and I can always tell that every sentence was crafted with so much care. Not on the Same Page has that same care, yet there's something special lurking beneath the surface. Trina and Casey are my favorite couple Allie has ever written, and Allie has truly outdone herself with this book.
I could not put this book down. It was beyond perfect. I was immediately drawn to Casey and Trina. They are such emotional characters (even if they themselves like to act like a couple of hardasses lol) and they balance each other so well. They're passionate about their work, passionate about each other, and it's just so 🥹. I have no words for how much I loved them.
Trina's character growth throughout this book is amazing to see. I really resonated with her anxious habits, and it made me feel seen. I love that about Allie's books - the characters are SO real.
Casey's character was also very well written, and the imposter syndrome he works through throughout the book is all too relatable. But you know what? He crushes his new role and it was very inspiring. His relationship with his family, too, was very sweet to read about. Casey is literally the perfect man.
I think I loved this story so much *because* the characters are real and face real life obstacles. I related to both of them in some way, and seeing them figure it all out in the end was AMAZING.
I am blown away by this book, and I hope everyone who loves Allie's previous works loves this one, too.
Everything Allie writes is phenomenal, and I can always tell that every sentence was crafted with so much care. Not on the Same Page has that same care, yet there's something special lurking beneath the surface. Trina and Casey are my favorite couple Allie has ever written, and Allie has truly outdone herself with this book.
I could not put this book down. It was beyond perfect. I was immediately drawn to Casey and Trina. They are such emotional characters (even if they themselves like to act like a couple of hardasses lol) and they balance each other so well. They're passionate about their work, passionate about each other, and it's just so 🥹. I have no words for how much I loved them.
Trina's character growth throughout this book is amazing to see. I really resonated with her anxious habits, and it made me feel seen. I love that about Allie's books - the characters are SO real.
Casey's character was also very well written, and the imposter syndrome he works through throughout the book is all too relatable. But you know what? He crushes his new role and it was very inspiring. His relationship with his family, too, was very sweet to read about. Casey is literally the perfect man.
I think I loved this story so much *because* the characters are real and face real life obstacles. I related to both of them in some way, and seeing them figure it all out in the end was AMAZING.
I am blown away by this book, and I hope everyone who loves Allie's previous works loves this one, too.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Allie Samberts does it again!
I loved Trina and Casey from when we saw them in book 1, and this felt glorious - all the best bits of them from book 1 with so much more of their stories and how they grew together. I loved Trina learning to stand up to her boss and starting to advocate for what she believed in, and I loved that we saw that echoed in Casey. Allie Samberts writes friendships and romance so genuinely and emotively - the characters never develop in isolation and that really makes their storylines special. The romance felt really well paced - at no point did it feel like they weren't acting on being together in a way that was out of character for what we'd learnt of them before.
This book felt less emotive and less serious than the first book in the series which I think was really necessary and made the whole series feel more well rounded. Scarlett's book was so heavy, we needed a little more romance and lightness from Casey and Trina, without being so light as to just be fluff. I can't wait for number 3!
I loved Trina and Casey from when we saw them in book 1, and this felt glorious - all the best bits of them from book 1 with so much more of their stories and how they grew together. I loved Trina learning to stand up to her boss and starting to advocate for what she believed in, and I loved that we saw that echoed in Casey. Allie Samberts writes friendships and romance so genuinely and emotively - the characters never develop in isolation and that really makes their storylines special. The romance felt really well paced - at no point did it feel like they weren't acting on being together in a way that was out of character for what we'd learnt of them before.
This book felt less emotive and less serious than the first book in the series which I think was really necessary and made the whole series feel more well rounded. Scarlett's book was so heavy, we needed a little more romance and lightness from Casey and Trina, without being so light as to just be fluff. I can't wait for number 3!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I’m a little disappointed to be giving this one three stars. The first book in this series was such an emotional read, and I think this one tried to be emotional, too, with mentions of grief and abandonment trauma, but it just fell flat for me.
Trina and Casey have a no strings attached situation, which they would both clearly like to be more, but they can’t seem to get on the same page about it. The story started out pretty strong, but it was just so repetitive, without any forward progress in the relationship. It’s dual POV, but I still feel like the characters’ emotions were very surface level, even being inside their heads the whole book. I’m still invested and want to read the last book in the series when it releases, this one just wasn’t as strong as the first book for me.
Thank you to NetGalley, Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op, and Allie Samberts for the ARC of this book.
Trina and Casey have a no strings attached situation, which they would both clearly like to be more, but they can’t seem to get on the same page about it. The story started out pretty strong, but it was just so repetitive, without any forward progress in the relationship. It’s dual POV, but I still feel like the characters’ emotions were very surface level, even being inside their heads the whole book. I’m still invested and want to read the last book in the series when it releases, this one just wasn’t as strong as the first book for me.
Thank you to NetGalley, Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op, and Allie Samberts for the ARC of this book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I’ve read all of this author’s books, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. If you enjoy romances that deal with extremely heavy emotional issues and mental health—while providing white-hote chemistry and spice on the page—these are the books for you.
We get lovely appearances by Ryan and Scarlett from the first book in this series, but Trina and Casey take center stage in this novel, and I couldn’t help rooting for them.
Beautifully crafted prose brings two hurting people to life and gives the reader a realistic journey to happily ever after. Thanks to NetGalley and Page & Vine for the ARC!
We get lovely appearances by Ryan and Scarlett from the first book in this series, but Trina and Casey take center stage in this novel, and I couldn’t help rooting for them.
Beautifully crafted prose brings two hurting people to life and gives the reader a realistic journey to happily ever after. Thanks to NetGalley and Page & Vine for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Author
To no surprise.....another amazing story by Allie Samberts! I absolutely loved the main characters in this story. Not only are the main characters great, but a lot of the side characters were really fun, too! There is workplace romance, disability rep, trauma, friendship and of course, some spice. One of the great things about Samberts' stories is that in one way or another, you're likely to feel seen, and in this story, it's no different!
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January 3, 2026No rating - Beta! Loved this so much!! 🥹
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