Beach Rivals: Escape to Bali with this summer's hottest enemies-to-lovers beach read
By (Author) Georgie Tilney
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Penguin (Transworld)
18th July 2023
20th July 2023
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Humorous fiction
823.92
Paperback
304
Width 127mm, Height 198mm, Spine 18mm
209g
One summer, two rivals, and a beach bookshop in Bali - the perfect romcom for fans of Emily Henry! Clare thought that by now she would have her life figured out. Instead, she's living with her parents, working a job she hates and has absolutely no idea what she wants to do with the rest of her life. When she sees a viral job advert for a three-month bookseller position on a Bali beach, she jumps at the chance. But it's not until she arrives in Bali that Clare realises she won't be working in the bookshop alone. Instead she's sharing the bookshop - and a flat - with a handsome but infuriating American man. Jack is Clare's opposite in almost every way, and it's not long before they're driving each other crazy. But fighting with Jack is also the most fun Clare's had in years, and it's only a matter of time before their relationship turns less than professional...
Complete sunshine in book form... Fun and swoonworthy, a delicious slow burn love story as well as a love letter to books, Beach Rivals is as bright and engaging as its glorious cover' * Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Staycation *
Beach Rivals is the perfect slice of summer escapism! Sizzling chemistry paired with swoony romance, and two characters I completely fell in love with. I read it in one sitting! * Catherine Walsh, author of Holiday Romance *
A delight. Ideally would have read it on a beach; still bloody good served on the sofa * Lauren Bravo, author of Preloved *
Georgie Tilney's Beach Rivals is such a love letter to bookshops and beach reads. I adored the forced proximity roommate set-up, and was rooting for Jack and Clare to realize the other wasn't nearly as defined by their seeming grump/sunshine roles as they might first appear. The side characters were so lovable and fun, and my kingdom for Simone Adair books to be real. As warm as white sand beneath your toes, as refreshing as a cool breeze - this book utterly transported me! * Alicia Thompson, author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers *
An absolute escapist win and tonic of a read! Pure delight: spending time with Georgie's gorgeous characters has left me feeling as refreshed and joyful as if I've had a holiday in Bali * Angela Clarke, author of On My Life *
Georgie Tilney grew up in Auckland and Christchurch, before moving to London in 2011. She's worked as an actress, a life model, a production manager, and a freelance writer. Under the name Janina Matthewson she's published Of Things Gone Astray, and You Feel It Just Below the Ribs, as well as writing audio dramas for the BBC, Radiotopia, and Night Vale Presents.