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Ride The Wave: Coming summer 2025, a spicy sports rom-com perfect for fans of sizzling love stories and forced proximity

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Publishing Details

Full Title:

Ride The Wave: Coming summer 2025, a spicy sports rom-com perfect for fans of sizzling love stories and forced proximity

Contributors:

By (Author) Katherine Reilly

ISBN:

9781035912865

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imprint:

Aria

Publication Date:

30th September 2025

UK Publication Date:

19th June 2025

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Main Subject:

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

432

Dimensions:

Width 129mm, Height 198mm

Description

COMING SUMMER 2025... A brand new spicy sports rom-com, perfect for fans of sizzling chemistry and forced proximity. Readers of ICEBREAKER and THE FAKE OUT will LOVE this epic romance.

'As sexy as it is sweet, this is the perfect beach read!' - Catherine Walsh, the bestselling author of Snowed In

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In surfing, everyone's chasing the perfect ride...


Twelve years ago, Leo Silva was a world champion surferuntil reckless partying and tabloid scandals ended his career. After a mysteriously sudden and early retirement, Leo retreated to a sleepy seaside village in Portugal, where he's remained out of the spotlight ever since. But when he receives a surprise invitation to compete in Australias legendary Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach contest, the news of his comeback sends shockwaves through the surf world.

Enter Iris Gray, an ambitious sports journalist from London. Her editor wants her to make Leo and his comeback the topic of glossy Studio magazine's next big feature, but there's one small catch he happens to be the son of TV star and media proprietor Michelle Martin, the owner of Studio. With a lot of pressure riding on this project and Iris's career hanging in the balance, there's simply no room for mistakes.

When Iris flies to Portugal, she expects to uncover the truth behind Leo's infamous past, but she is unprepared for his stubbornnessor the undeniable chemistry that simmers between them. But as her interviewee and the boss's son, Leo is strictly off-limits...

With a fierce rival threatening to derail Leos comeback and the competition fast approaching, can they stay focused on their goals, or will love pull them under

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Perfect for fans of:
Sports romance
Forced proximity
Forbidden love
Spicy love stories

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Readers LOVE Katherine Reilly:

'A delightful read, full of angst, romance and heapings of humour!' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

'I LOVED this book... It made me cry, giggle, scream and everything in between!' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

'Honestly, now I want more romances like this in my life.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

''So well-written... full of charm and just the right amount of spice.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

Reviews

Well, I guess Im obsessed with surfing now. With two electric main characters and a sizzling slow burn romance thats as sexy as it is sweet, Ride The Wave is the perfect beach read. I devoured it! -- Catherine Walsh, author of Snowed In
The perfect summer sports romance in a gorgeous beachy setting. I know basically nothing about surfing but I adored being totally swept away by Iris & Leo's story. Definitely get this one on your holiday TBR! -- Chloe Ford, author of Work Trip

Author Bio

Katherine Reilly is the pseudonym for an author of several young adult and adult novels, published globally. Under Katy Birchall, she is the author of The Secret Bridesmaid and also writes YA novels as Ivy Bailey. Katherine lives in London with her family and rescue dog.

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