A Viral-Video, Small-Town Sapphic Romcom

When a viral bookshelf assembly disaster changes everything, a small-town bookseller and a hiding Hollywood star discover that the best love stories aren’t scripted.

Penelope Blackwater inherited more than just The Final Chapter bookshop from her grandmother—she inherited the weight of keeping Port Blossom’s literary heart alive. Between dwindling sales and mounting bills, Penny’s barely staying afloat when a mysterious customer offers to help with a simple furniture project.

What should be a quick bookshelf assembly turns into a comedy of errors Penny impulsively shares online. The video goes viral overnight—along with the secret she never meant to expose. Her clumsy, charming “helper” is actually Valentina Torres, A-list actress hiding from a Hollywood scandal in the last place anyone would think to look.

As reporters swarm their quiet coastal town and Valentina’s carefully guarded privacy unravels, both women must decide what they’re willing to risk for something real. Can Port Blossom protect their fragile beginning, or will the spotlight burn their story to ash?

Perfect for fans of Beach Read, The House in the Cerulean Sea, and Red, White & Royal Blue—Read Between the Headlines is a heartwarming sapphic romantic comedy about finding home, choosing authenticity, and the power of community.