Beach Read | 🌶️ 🌶️

Two writers. One summer. A love story neither of them planned to write.

January Andrews believes in happily ever after. Augustus Everett? He prefers stories where everything falls apart.

She’s a romance writer who’s lost her faith in love. He’s a literary fiction author who doesn’t believe in happy endings. And somehow, they’ve ended up living in neighbouring beach houses.

Both struggling with writer’s block, they strike a deal: January will write something dark and serious, while Augustus will attempt a swoon-worthy romance.

What starts as a harmless writing challenge quickly turns into late-night conversations, unexpected adventures, stolen glances, and chemistry neither of them can ignore.

But behind their playful rivalry are secrets, heartbreak, and two people who might just discover that love doesn’t always follow the story you’ve written for yourself.

🌶️ Spice Level: 2/4 — Mild to Moderate

Slow-burning chemistry, romantic tension, and a few open-door intimate scenes.

💕 Romance Tropes:

• Rivals to Lovers
• Grumpy x Sunshine
• Forced Proximity
• Neighbours to Lovers
• Slow Burn
• Opposites Attract

📖 Genre: Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy

⚠️ Reading Warnings: Grief, death of a parent, infidelity, family secrets, emotional trauma, and discussions of a cult and abuse.

Perfect for readers who love: Brooding bookish men, witty banter, emotional depth, summer romance, and love stories that leave you smiling through your tears.