Read Between The Lines (Freshwater Book 1) by Belinda Williams – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

Read Between The Lines by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Read Between The Lines is the first book in Belinda Williams’ Freshwater series. It follows television host Kat and obstetrician Matt from their first encounter, through the broken partition on their adjoining balconies, as they get to know each other. Both are eager to get to know each other, but both have aspects of their own lives they would rather not share.
I particularly liked Kat’s development over the course of the story. She was always quick to judge people, deciding how she felt about them even before she’d met them in some cases. This was a skill that helped her in her interviews, leading her to ask the right questions. But, as she got to know people and let them in to her life, she began to see that people were more than her first assessments of them. From the reader’s perspective, this meant we also had our own assumptions about characters put into question and were reminded not to judge characters, and people, we don’t really know.
The setting was lovely – by the sea in Australia. I haven’t read many books set in Australia, so it was lovely having something that had a bit of local colour to it. The characters spend a lot of time looking out over the waves, or exercising on the sand. Perfect escapism!
For me, this is a five star book. A really enjoyable read. I felt properly invested in the characters and enjoyed getting to know them as they became comfortable enough to reveal a bit more about themselves. Would definitely recommend to romance fans who enjoy characters with busy lives and loveable friends!

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