Blurred Lines

by Emily Camp

Olivia had her entire life planned with her long time boyfriend. Until he dumps her right before his sister's engagement party. A sister that Olivia happens to be best friends with. She wants to skip the party but can't for Caitlyn's sake.

Brecken's the youngest of him and his two brothers and is always treated like he's a screw up. They may be right when he makes a deal with his future sister in law's brother's ex-girlfriend to become friends with benefits after she is dumped.

As Brecken and Olivia continue their arrangement, feelings are confused and lines are blurred. Will they be able to continue or call it quits without getting hurt?

161 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 16, 2026

About the author

Emily is the author of several young adult, new adult, mystery and romance novels. She lives in a small town in Ohio similar to the towns in her stories. Her favorite place to read is in her pool.

Reviews

[Sarah M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to get an arc of this book. Emily does new adult books so well. The story is about a girl who falls for a guy she doesn’t think she should. Lots of self mind games to mislead their hearts on why they shouldn’t be together. A few comedy pieces in there too that made me laugh. Emily’s writing gets better with every book she writes. She’s an auto buy author for me.

[Keith · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/5 (3.5)
Fade to black for spice

This follows Olivia and Brecken as they both navigate how to make this new found friendship between them work with benefits. Both in collage and juggling the balance of that.

Olivia is coming out of a break-up with Carter. A relationship of three years. But she begins to realize how much she did and changed just to be with Carter. She doesn’t like this as she’s realizing that Carter didn’t accept her for who she was. She slowly begins changing things.

Brecken is single after his ex cheated on him with his best friend and all of this happened while he lost his mom. He’s given a hard time for being a playboy because he doesn’t do relationships since Brianna. He hasn’t even told anyone I love you since her, not even family. He’s fighting to be best man in his brother’s wedding. Caitlyn his soon to be sister in law just so happens to be best friends with his ex Brianna and Olivia which complicates this a lot more once Brecken and Olivia cross that line.

This is a slow burn in terms of them getting together and admitting feelings for each. I wouldn’t say miscommunication trope, but they both catch feelings for each other and assume things vs having a conversation. So it’s both of them assuming the worst and not speaking or having a conversation. With the collage setting I would’ve liked to see them have a conversation sooner than they did. Overall this is an enjoyable read that I enjoyed. You also get a different taste of Emily’s writing within Blurred Lines.

[Brandi Sylvester · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was another great read by this author. There are not a lot of slow burns or closed door romances that can hook me like hers can. The fun banter and drama keeps going throughout the entire book. Breken and Olivia are acquaintances that end up in each other's lives more than they were expecting. Olivia's ex happens to be the brother of one of her best friends that is getting married soon. Breken is a brother of the groom to be. Since Olivia and her boyfriend broke up right before the engagement party, she decided to go by herself and breaks down on the side of the road. She's then "rescued" by the player that doesn't do relationships. The party is awkward for both of them so they end up hanging out together and end up leaving together. Olivia decides she's going to focus on her and what she wants instead of who she pretended to be for her ex. Olivia and Breken end up spending more time together, a month later her ex wants her back. Both Olivia and Breken have to be truthful about what they want to see if it's the same thing. Add that everyone thinks he uses every girl he talks to, will her friends support her?

[Vanessa Shoemaker · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️✨3.5

Blurred Lines was an enjoyable, fast-paced contemporary romance that hooks you right from the start.

The story follows Olivia, who’s life gets completely turned upside down when her boyfriend of 3 years, suddenly dumps her right before his sister’s engagement party.
To make things more complicated, his sister, Caitlyn, happens to be Olivia's best friend, making the party impossible to avoid. Here comes Brecken. He is the youngest of three brothers who is constantly viewed as the family screw up.
When Brecken and Olivia cross paths, they strike up a mutually beneficial "friends-with-benefits" arrangement to help Olivia through her heartbreak. As their arrangement continues, emotions deepen, boundaries get messy, and the lines between fake and real begin to blur.

Overall, Blurred Lines is a delightfully entertaining, light, and engaging romance. It’s perfect for readers who love a good "accidental romance" setup filled with emotional tension and great chemistry. It’s a very solid, positive read that will leave a smile on your face!

[Miesha Coleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a sweet and cute YA romance. Not typically a genre I'd choose to read but it seemed quick so as to not have a lot of fluff to weed through. That's just what it was, a cute, straight to the point romance. There were a few instances that irritated me but remindied myself of the genre and age of the characters, it was very well probably something I did at that age. *Were we that irritating lol?* I do like the author's writing style and how each character was relatable. I could see younger me in a situationship lol. There are a few areas I wish could have had a few more details and at times I wasn't quite clear how much time had passed in the story but outside of that a very cute and fun read!

*I received an ARC copy from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Zulma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as part of an ARC team. Emily does it again !! The FMC is Olivia the story starts when she's on her Way to her friends engagement party and breaks down. she can't call her friends brother because he literally just broke up with her after 3 years. she can't miss the party and it's pouring. but just like a friend Caitlin calls and asks how come her brother is there and she isnt or why they didn't drive together. they end up sending someone to help her and help her he sure did. I cheered for them through the whole story. I loved it kind of want more to the story. but it was captivating.

[Natalie Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

omg I devoured this book. I feel in love with Brecken from the beginning. I knew he was more than what others thought of him. Olivia grows so much throughout this book. their love is felt, their pain is felt! the happiness is you guessed it felt. this book is beautifully written. I promise you do not want to miss out of this baby!! coming May 2026!!.

Emily, you created a story of 2 characters that I never wanted their story to end. the push and pull they had was amazing. I need more of them ASAP lol. I dont know how but I do!!

[Jill Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received Blurred Lines by Emily Camp as an ARC. This book is up for release on May 16! This was a college romance/sports book. This was another amazing read by Emily who I’ve read all of her books by now. She never misses with any of them. Imagine being in a college while tying to balance not only your classes but sometimes messy relationships as well. This turned out to be a sweet and meaningful book. I wanted to cray times but there were many laughs along the way.

[Rylea Mueller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily did a great job on this book! Im already excited for the second one. She really makes you feel for the characters and makes them truly relatable, making the story feel more real.

She makes you fall in love with these Characters and Hate these characters over and over again. But overall the story had sweet and perfect ending! Amazing job Emily cant wait to get into these other books!

[Kim Finazzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this as an ARC. In my honest opinion of this book is it was amazing. Love how it felt like real lift. All of Emily’s book that I have read so far feel that way. When it comes to out on May 16 2026 I would highly recommended getting it. You can get a signed copy of any of her books on her TikTok shop or her website.

[Shellby Carouthers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend!!!
I loved this book so much, it kept we me on my toes until the very end! Olivia is such a relatable character to us girls in our early 20’s!!! I loved the dual pov! If you want a fun, quick, funny romance this is your book! Can’t wait until the rest of the series comes out!

[Rabecca Silver Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a couple worth rooting for! I couldn't put this book down. I read it in a few hours. I had to see how it ended. I loved it!

[Kearstyn Kutik · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved this book! a quick read!!!

[Sara Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely devoured this book! Brecken may have a bad track record, but when given a chance with the right girl, he can completely change. Lines are blurred, but can they overcome it all?

[Tiffany Locklin · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it and finished in a few hours. loved the banter

[Amy Lismore · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a perfect spring or summer read I love the story it is a great read.
I love the characters they are amazing it was interesting to read their story. It is friends with benefits it is a slow burn. I love their banter.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

[Ashley Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! i really like the story line. I felt so bad for Brecken though I feel like he really gets hand a crappy hand! ge was trying so hard and everyone just keep beating him down! I love how Olivia just like him for him and didnt treat or see him the ways others did. I love the ending really great story.