Swept Away: the brand new epic romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare

Available Formats

---

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

*THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*

'An adventure-packed love story and a romance unlike anything I've read before' Stylist

Lost at sea . . . with your one-night stand

'Feels like a brand new version of romance . . . I drowned happily in this book' Jodi Picoult

'I adored it, it was so romantic' Marian Keyes

Lexi is looking for no-strings-attached fun with a stranger. She deserves one night for herself, doesn't she

Zeke is looking for love. But for one night with a woman like Lexi, he'll break his rules . . .

Sparks fly at the pub, one passionate kiss leads to another and they end up stumbling home to the marina together.

The next morning, hungover and shaken by an amazing night, Lexi is more than ready for Zeke to leave. There's just one small problem . . . the houseboat they stayed on has been swept out to sea.

As their supplies start to run dangerously low, and the waves pick up, Zeke and Lexi soon realise there's much more on the line than their new relationship.

How long can they really survive on a drifting houseboat in the North Sea Will search and rescue find them And who will they be if they both make it back to dry land

Swept Away is the epic new romance from the million-copy bestselling author of The Flatshare and The No-Show about your one-night stand becoming your one and only lifeline.

'My book of the year, my book of the decade. The best romcom I have ever read' Gillian McAllister

'Completely original, so romantic, funny, fresh and deeply heartfelt' Lindsey Kelk

'This love story will capture you hook, line and sinker' Lucy Clarke

'My new favourite Beth O'Leary' Paige Toon

'No words. I'm speechless' Lizzie Damilola Blackburn

'What a concept, what a novel! I absolutely raced through this bold and beautiful story' Lia Louis

'Perfect for fans of Emily Henry' Sarah Morgan

EVERYONE LOVES BETH O'LEARY

'Beth O'Leary crafts novels with such wit, heart and truth' SOPHIE KINSELLA

'Beautiful, humorous, tender, insightful - just perfect' 5* READER REVIEW

'Beth O'Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book' EMILY HENRY

'Clever and authentic storytelling. Loved it!' 5* READER REVIEW

'Beth weaves her stories together with such charm and grace, I couldn't help but fall in love' LINDSEY KELK

'A real rare talent' 5* READER REVIEW

'Beth O'Leary can do no wrong!' CARLEY FORTUNE

'I laughed, I cried, and I again fell in love with a Beth O

Reviews

I adored it, it was so romantic * Marian Keyes *
Swept Away is that rare story that feels like a brand new version of romance - with unlikely lovers in a confined space in a way you've never quite seen before. Suffice it to say I drowned happily in this book * Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author *
I loved Swept Away! I think it might be my new favourite Beth O'Leary! This story completely captivated me and I adored Lexi and Zeke * Paige Toon *
Swept Away is a one-of-a-kind story and an absolute treat. Completely original, so romantic, funny, fresh and deeply heartfelt, this is Beth O'Leary at her very best. Zeke and Lexi are compelling, complex characters you can't help but root for, with a love story that had me hooked from page one. Swept Away has my whole heart * Lindsey Kelk *
What a concept, what a novel! I absolutely raced through this bold and beautiful story. I laughed, I cried, and did a fair amount of holding my breath, rooting all the while for our lovable Lexi and Zeke. I loved it. Beth O'Leary never fails to deliver a fresh, modern romcom * Lia Louis *
I was of course swept away myself ... my book of the year, my book of the decade. The best romcom I have ever read * Gillian McAllister *
This love story will capture you hook, line and sinker. The brilliantly original premise is executed with Beth O'Leary's assured, fresh writing, and her talent for really making us feel * Lucy Clarke *
Swept Away is playful and heartfelt - warm, escapist and unhesitatingly romantic. Beth O'Leary's books are a perfect balm in these times of uncertainty * Caroline Hulse *
An epic romance expertly woven into an adventure thriller, Swept Away had me swooning and gasping at the turn of every page. Truly, no one writes falling in love like Beth O'Leary, and this one completely stole my heart * Annabel Monaghan *
No words. I'm speechless. Beth O'Leary is the GOAT! I promise you, just read Swept Away. Read it * Lizzie Damilola Blackburn *
O'Leary fans are going to love it * Prima *
Fresh and original, this brilliant, heartfelt love story is perfect for fans of Emily Henry * Sarah Morgan *
Swept Away is an epic love story, one that is both romantic and action packed. Original, sweet, and charming * Louise O'Neill *
A masterclass in tension and character, I adored every single page of Swept Away and have thought about it many times since finishing. Beth O'Leary is a genius * Holly Seddon *
Contemporary romance fans will be delighted * Irish Sunday Times *
Taking the romcom where others fear to tread, Beth O'Leary has absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one. With characters you'll immediately fall in love with and an at sea set-up that will have you intrigued from the start, Swept Away manages to be laugh out loud funny, utterly romantic and edge of your seat thrilling all at once. An absolute winner! * Mike Gayle *
Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare, goes full tilt at her "locked-room romance" premise, upping the ante as their boat-prison develops more leaks and the days start racking up . . . O'Leary saves an unexpected twist for the climax to keep you guessing whether this love in adversity adventure will have a happy ending * The Times *
Gorgeous characters and brilliantly original. You will lose yourself in the reluctant sailors' story * The Sun *
Another fabulous will-they-won't-they from this brilliant romance writer * Prima *
One final twist adds another emotional layer to this lovely, life affirming story about finding your authentic connection * The Sunday Independent *
A heart felt must-read to add to your list this summer * Heat *
Written with the kind of grounded authenticity at which O'Leary excels, but also full of the beguiling romance and magical moments that cannot but help seduce readers, Swept Away is guaranteed to sail away with your captured heart! * The Lancashire Post *
A peppy, romantic read. * The i Paper *
I was transfixed by the tale of two strangers trapped in a very small space while facing certain danger and praying for help to rescue them, all the while learning about themselves and each other. A great romance for holiday reading, as long as you're not on a boat... * Press Association *
I raced through the audiobook version * Daily Mail *
Swept Away pushes the boundaries of the romance genre. It feels inherently different and fresh, like a new version of romance: an adventure that makes your heart race like a thriller, but with a love story perfectly woven throughout. It is unlike any other romance book I've read before * Stylist *

Author Bio

Beth O'Leary is a Sunday Times bestselling author whose novels have been translated into more than thirty languages. Her debut, The Flatshare, sold over a million copies and is now a major TV series. Her subsequent novels, The Switch, The Road Trip, The No-Show and The Wake-Up Call, were all instant bestsellers. A TV series of The Road Trip was first aired in 2024. Beth lives in the Hampshire countryside, and if she's not in her writing shed, you'll probably find her chasing a toddler, with a strong coffee in hand . . .