What is the title of your latest release?
NOT ON THE SAME PAGE
What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?
He’s an editor who just got a huge promotion, and he needs a guaranteed bestseller as his next lead title. She’s a literary agent with a talent for spotting the next big book. The problem? They’ve been having an on-and-off, no-strings-attached relationship that could risk their jobs and their reputations if anyone found out.
How did you decide where your book was going to take place?
The book takes place in Chicago because I’m from the suburbs. I’ve always been enamored with the city. Not on the Same Page especially captures the long, summer days and steamy summer nights in the city that holds my heart.
Would you hang out with your heroine in real life?
Absolutely. Trina and I have so much in common – mostly our dark humor and cutting sarcasm, but also our gooey, soft hearts. I love her so much. I want to be her!
What are three words that describe your hero?
Solid, quiet, intense
What’s something you learned while writing this book?
I learned that sometimes, writing a great book takes sheer grit and perseverance. I wrote this book during one of the most difficult times of my life, and it turned out perfect, just because I was willing to keep showing up for the book and for myself.
Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done?
It depends! Sometimes I’ll edit as I draft so I can feel productive when the words aren’t coming, but usually I try to just get the words on the page and don’t look back.
What’s your favorite foodie indulgence?
Pizza. I’ll eat any kind of pizza, any time of day.
Describe your writing space/office!
I just redid my office! I have a desk with an extra monitor, a pink couch, a pink and teal rug, and brand-new, hand-painted (by me) teal bookshelves. It’s the absolute perfect space and I never want to leave.
Who is an author you admire?
I admire everyone who takes the leap to put their heart on the page! But if I had to pick one, I’d say Emily Henry.
Is there a book that changed your life?
FAHRENHEIT 451 by Ray Bradbury. I always knew I wanted to be a writer, but that book made me want to be an English teacher. Now I’m both!
Tell us about when you got “the call.” (when you found out your book was going to be published). Or, for indie authors, when you decided to self-publish.
I started indie publishing in 2023. The time felt right for my first book, and I loved having creative control. The first book in the Strong Enough series (NOT ON THE SAME PAGE) was originally self-published, too, but Page & Vine saw something in it they liked and bought the rights along with two more books in the series. That was an exciting time, especially because they loved the story so much. I’ve been so fortunate to work with them on this series!
What’s your favorite genre to read?
Romance or romantasy
What’s your favorite movie?
Romancing the Stone – an absolute 80s classic
What is your favorite season?
Fall
How do you like to celebrate your birthday?
This year, we were in Disney World, and we went to the Be Our Guest restaurant for my birthday, so that was pretty cool.
What’s a recent tv show/movie/book/podcast you highly recommend?
Schitt’s Creek is my happy place
What’s your favorite type of cuisine?
Is pizza a type of cuisine? If not, then probably Italian.
What do you do when you have free time?
Mostly, I spend time with my kids, but I also knit and run
What can readers expect from you next?
Book 3 in the Strong Enough series releases November 10! It’s an age gap, travel romance full of found family and laugh-out-loud side characters.
NOT A STRONG ENOUGH WORD by Allie Samberts
A slowburn second chance romance set in the publishing world, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Colleen Hoover.
Five years apart. One unfinished love story.
Scarlett Frye was once a literary genius. With two bestselling novels, a milliondollar book deal, and a love story of her own, she had it all—until the pressure broke her. Five years ago, she canceled her book tour, shredded her contract, and disappeared. She left everything behind, including Ryan Whitlock, the editor who believed in her… and the man she loved.
Now, after years of healing, she’s ready to write again.
For Ryan, Scarlett’s disappearance wasn’t just a professional loss, it was personal. It shattered his heart and sent him into a slump. That is, until an anonymous manuscript lands on his desk. The writing is brilliant, raw, and achingly familiar—it can only be Scarlett’s.
As fate brings them back together, Scarlett reluctantly agrees to let Ryan edit her comeback novel, even though it means working with the man she never stopped loving. Old passions reignite, but when pressure builds and buried secrets resurface, Ryan fears history will repeat itself.
Scarlett walked away once. But as they navigate love, loss, and the weight of the past, she and Ryan must be strong enough to rewrite their story before it’s too late.
Romance Contemporary [ Page & Vine, On Sale: June 2, 2026, Trade Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9781964264592 / ]
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About Allie Samberts
Allie 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 and two kids.
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