Blurred Lines
A New Adult Romance
🔥 Steamy
Parker and Ben have been best friends since college, confident that they’re proof men and women really can be just friends. But when after a painful breakup, Parker turns to Ben to learn the art of casual rebound sex, everything turns upside down…
Blurred Lines
Parker & Ben
🔥 Steamy
Trope: Friends-to-Lovers, Roommates
my all-time bestseller!
“Blurred Lines is a raw, no-holds-barred portrayal of two best friends making the choice to become lovers, and it’s the best I’ve ever read!”—The Romance Reviews
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USA TODAY Bestseller
When Parker Blanton meets Ben Olsen during her freshman year of college, the connection is immediate—and platonic. Six years later, they’re still best friends, sharing an apartment in Portland’s trendy Northwest District as they happily settle into adult life. But when Parker’s boyfriend dumps her out of the blue, she starts to wonder about Ben’s no-strings-attached approach to dating. The trouble is, even with Ben as her wingman, Parker can’t seem to get the hang of casual sex—until she tries it with him.
The arrangement works perfectly . . . at first. The sex is mind-blowing, and their friendship remains as solid as ever, without any of the usual messy romantic entanglements. But when Parker’s ex decides he wants her back, Ben is shocked by a fierce stab of possessiveness. And when Ben starts seeing a girl from work, Parker finds herself plagued by unfamiliar jealousy. With their friendship on the rocks for the first time, Parker and Ben face an alarming truth: Maybe they can’t go back. And maybe, deep down, they never want to.
about the story
if you're wondering...
Is this book for me?
This is New Adult! The characters are barely out of college and act much younger than my other books.
This is written in first person with dual POV.
This book is my all-time bestselling novel—ever! But its got a much younger and more casual "voice" than some of my others!
More than any of my other characters, Parker & Ben felt like "real people" talking in my head. They do and say dumb things. Just like real people.
🔥 This book is steamy with explicit sex scenes.
Most of my books take place in NYC, but this one takes place in Portland Oregon at my editor's request. And since I've been to Portland dozens of times, I said...sure!
I TRY TO BE AS UPFRONT AS POSSIBLE ABOUT EACH OF MY BOOKS. EVERYONE HAS UNIQUE PREFERENCES!
reviews & praise
“Lauren Layne is the queen of fun and sexy all rolled into one. She knows how to write smart and hilarious characters that I want to read over and over again. Blurred Lines is her best yet!”—Cassie Mae, bestselling author of Doing It for Love
“I read Blurred Lines straight through in one sitting. Ben and Parker are fabulous together.”—USA Today bestselling author Laura Drewry
“Lauren Layne books are a guilty pleasure, and Blurred Lines is no different. Ben and Parker’s friends-to-lovers romance is sinfully sweet, wickedly provocative, and brimming with playful, witty banter that had me laughing, crying, and swooning from beginning to end.”—Tessa Teevan, author of Incinerate
“Blurred Lines is a raw, no-holds-barred portrayal of two best friends making the choice to become lovers, and it’s the best I’ve ever read!”—The Romance Reviews
“[A] beautiful, fantastic book . . . another huge win.”—Star-Crossed Book Blog
“Fresh and fast-paced, Blurred Lines is a perfect escape/comfort read, and guaranteed to cheer a girl up when she’s feeling down.”—Unquietly Me
“Lauren Layne is one of the best authors writing today and I was reminded of that as I read this book. . . . It was hot and sexy and sweet. I laughed and shrieked and cried, exactly what I want from a book.”—Obsessed with Romance
“I was pulled further and further into this book by great writing, developed characters, and their witty and humorous ways. I look forward to more from this author in the future!”—The Sassy Bookista
“Excellent opening, stellar writing, with two lead characters I couldn’t help but like and want to know more about . . . a fun, humorous, beautiful love story! Highly recommend!”—Okie Dreams Book Reviews
“It’s a classic friends-to-lovers trope, but it’s done so, so well with characters and situations that you’ll love, and a book that’ll leave you grinning by the end.”—Rhea’s Neon Journal
“[Layne] brings all the things I love in chick lit to the NA genre, giving me butterflies in my stomach and feel-good, well, feels every time. I’ve mad love for this author, and I hope you give her a try if you haven’t yet.”—Will Read for Feels
“I absolutely, hands down am so happy that we got to read Ben’s thoughts along the way. I think it made you fall even more in love with the guy. If you are looking for a fabulous friends-to-lovers story, then definitely pick this one up!”—Three Girls & a Book Obsession
“Funny, sweet and swoony.”—Kimberly Faye Reads
“I loooooooved it! I loved it like 200%! I had a blast while reading it! Every page was something extraordinary that was pulling you deeper into the dimension that’s called Blurred Lines.”—Collector of Book Boyfriends & Girlfriends
Excerpt
Ben’s name is in my FAVORITES list, and I hit dial.
He answers on the second ring. “Parks.”
And then, for some weird reason, that’s when the tears come. All at once, they flood my eyes and are running down my cheeks as I make an ugly blubbering noise.
“Parker?” Ben’s voice is sharper now.
I try to take a deep breath and it sounds like a honk. “Can you come get me?”
“Anywhere. Always.”
