Recommendations based on "Scandal on the Sand"

A shimmering, joyful new novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Emily Henry ----- Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met (on a blustery day), fell in love (over an errant hat), and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life together. He really was good at telling it... right up until the moment he realized he was actually in love with his childhood best friend Petra. Which is how Daphne begins her new story: Stranded in beautiful Waning Bay, Michigan, without friends or family but with a dream job as a children's librarian (that barely pays the bills), and proposing to be roommates with the only person who could possibly understand her predicament: Petra's ex, Miles Nowak. Scruffy and chaotic - with a penchant for taking solace in the sounds of heart break love ballads - Miles is exactly the opposite of practical, buttoned up Daphne, whose coworkers know so little about her they have a running bet that she's either FBI or in witness protection. The roommates mainly avoid one another, until one day, while drowning their sorrows, they form a tenuous friendship and a plan. If said plan also involves posting deliberately misleading photos of their summer adventures together, well, who could blame them? But it's all just for show, of course, because there's no way Daphne would actually start her new chapter by falling in love with her ex-fiancé's new fiancée's ex... right? ----- 'One of my favourite authors' Colleen Hoover, It Ends With Us 'The master of witty repartee' Daily Mail 'Emily Henry never fails to deliver great banter and a romance to swoon over' Taylor Jenkins Reid, Daisy Jones and the Six 'I've loved every single one of her books more than the previous, to the point that I cannot wait to see what her next title will do to me!' Ali Hazelwood, The Love Hypothesis 'Emily Henry's books are a gift, the perfect balance between steamy and sweet' V. E Schwab, GALLANT 'Nobody does it quite like Emily Henry' Casey McQuiston, RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE 'Our generation's answer to Nora Ephron' Sophie Cousens, THIS TIME NEXT YEAR 'My newest automatic-buy author' Jodi Picoult, WISH YOU WERE HERE 'Emily Henry has become one of my favourite authors' Beth O'Leary, THE FLATSHARE 'As a storyteller, Henry is in a class of her own' Elle Kennedy, THE DEAL

If you loved Sophie Ranalds Sorry Not Sorry then this is the hilariously feel good novel for you!Funny, poignant and wonderfully descriptivean unlikely but perfect romcom Rachel BurtonA lovely, uplifting storyeverything I look for in a romantic comedy Karen Clarke A proper meet-cuteDEFINITELY unputdownable Isabella MayFunny, poignant and wonderfully descriptivean unlikely but perfect romcom Rachel BurtonIf you are looking for a wonderful rom-com, that also had a few surprises in it, then this is definitely worth a read Rachels Random Reads***Jen Attison likes her life Just So. But being fished out of a canal in Copenhagen by her knickers is definitely NOT on her to do list. From cinnamon swirls to a spontaneous night of laughter and fireworks, Jens city break with the girls takes a turn for the unexpected because of her gorgeous, mystery rescuer.Back home, Jen faces a choice. A surprise proposal from her boyfriend, boring Robert has offered Jen the safety net she always thought she wanted. But with the memories of her Danish adventure proving hard to forget, maybe its time for Jen to stop listening to her head and start following her heartA fabulously feel-good rom com that will make you laugh till you cry and fall in love with the romance! This is a must read if you love romantic comedies by Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk or Mhairi McFarlane!

“A BINGEABLE FIVE-STAR READ.” —ABBY JIMENEZ, New York Times bestselling author of Yours TrulyThe romantic and hilarious story of a professional organizer whose life is a mess, and the summer she gets unstuck with the help of someone unexpected from her past, by the bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script.“I loved it—brims with heart, wit, and longing.” — CARLEY FORTUNE, #1 New York Times bestselling authorBenefits of a summer romance: It’s always fun, always brief, and no one gets their heart broken.Ali Morris is a professional organizer whose own life is a mess. Her mom died two years ago, then her husband left, and she hasn’t worn pants with a zipper in longer than she cares to remember.No one is more surprised than Ali when the first time she takes off her wedding ring and puts on pants with hardware—overalls count, right?—she meets someone. Or rather, her dog claims a man for her...by peeing on him. Ethan smiles at Ali like her pants are just right—like he likes what he sees. He looks at her like she’s a younger, braver version of herself. The last thing newly single mom Ali needs is to make her life messier, but there’s no harm in a little summer romance. Is there?

Fake Relationship? Or The Start Of Something Real… Jilted On Her Wedding Day, Tour Guide Abigail Warren Is Saved From An Accidental Plummet Over Niagara Falls By Her Former Boyfriend. When The Photo Of Captain Lyman Roberts Rescuing A Beautiful Bride Goes Viral, Abigail And Lyman Agree To Pose As A “real Life” Couple For A Local Tourism Campaign. But Abigail Isn’t Ready To Trust Her Heart To Anyone—especially The Guy Who Never Saw Niagara Falls As Home. When Their Summer Of Fake Dating Starts Feeling Surprisingly Genuine, Will Abigail And Lyman Give Their Relationship A Real Second Chance? From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome Stories Of Love, Compassion And Belonging. Meet Me At Niagara Falls Book 1: Falling For Her Fake Fiancé Book 2: Falling For Her Ranger

Childhood Friends Reconnect As Grown-up Rivals—and Maybe Something More—in This Witty Filipino Romance From Carla De Guzman. What’s Written In The Stars Isn’t Always The Whole Story… Chocolate Maker And Shop Owner Kira Luz Isn’t Looking For Love, But If Fate Leads Her That Way, So Be It. When She Randomly Runs Into Her Childhood Crush, Santi, On Vacation, It Feels Like The Stars Are Trying To Tell Her Something. Memories Of Their Time Growing Up In Lipa—not To Mention The Steamy Kiss They Share When They Reconnect—get Her Heart Pounding. But She Has To Go Back To Lipa While He’s Headed For Manila, And Long Distance Is Kind Of An Issue. Until He Moves Back Home…and Distance Becomes The Least Of Their Problems. Estranged Hotel Heir Anton Santi Santillan Is Left Adrift When His Grandfather Abruptly Cuts Him Out Of The Family Business. But He Finds His Footing Again Running A Small Niche Hotel Back In Lipa. The Downside Of Living In His Old Hometown: It’s No Manila, That’s For Sure. The Upside: Seeing Kira Again. Kira, Who Loves Food As Much As He Does. Kira, Who Loves Kissing As Much As He Does. Kira, Whose Family Owns The Property—including Her Shop—his Grandfather Wants Him To Buy Out From Underneath Them. Mixing Love And Chocolate And Family Just Might Get Messy. And Sometimes Messy Is Exactly What Fate Had In Mind. The Laneways Book 1: Sweet On You Book 2: A Match Made In Lipa

The International No.1 Bestseller ‘You will love this’ Philippa Ashley ‘The perfect summer escape’ – Sarah Morgan ‘This will sweep you away to Italian citrus groves’ Fabulous

The New York Times bestselling On Dublin Street series whisks readers away to Scotland for romance, passion, and drama. Now, three favorite novellas from the series are presented in one fabulous bundle: CASTLE HILL Braden Carmichael never imagined he’d fall as hard and as fast as he did for Jocelyn Butler, and now that he has her, he’s never letting go. But when things start to move faster than Joss anticipated, she finds herself panicking—and risking their hard-earned happily ever after... UNTIL FOUNTAIN BRIDGE Adam Sutherland spent too much time denying his feelings for Ellie Carmichael, just because she was his best friend Braden’s little sister. Only now that he’s decided to make Ellie his, she’s going to let him know just how close he came to losing her... ONE KING'S WAY As soon as Rain Alexander walked into Craig Lanaghan’s life, he realized their explosive chemistry could mean more than just passion. But as things heat up between them, her past could force her to make a heartbreaking choice between their love and her family... Praise for the New York Times Bestselling On Dublin Street Series “Really sexy.”—USA Today “[An] unforgettable love story.”—RT Book Reviews “Smart and sexy, Young writes stories that stay with you long after you flip that last page.”—Under the Covers 

Best friends have one week in paradise to fix their friendship or fall apart in this heart-stopping, utterly romantic new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After and One Golden Summer.Frankie and George have been best friends since they were eight years old. Both passionate, impulsive, and headstrong—they’ve always clashed . . . and come back together. Until now. It’s the eve of Frankie’s wedding weekend, and she doesn’t know where they stand or even if George will show up as her best man.Then, at the start of the festivities, in walks George. For one glorious evening, surrounded by her loved ones, Frankie’s life is finally perfect. But it all comes crashing down when her fiancé dumps her the next morning, leaving only a note as an explanation.Crushed and confused, Frankie returns to her family’s home to wallow. But George has a different idea and a plan for healing Frankie’s broken heart. He wants her to go on her honeymoon. With him. For one week, to the lush rainforests and misty beaches of Tofino.Frankie agrees, seeing the trip for what it really is: one last chance to repair their friendship. Even if it means unearthing secrets and long buried feelings neither knows how to handle. Even if it means falling apart for good.

BOLU BABALOLA IS... "A queen of romantic comedy." - Oprah Daily * "Incisively funny." - Entertainment Weekly * "A really great romance writer." - Quinta Brunson, Harper's Bazaar * "Keeping the hope for true love alive and enjoyable." -Shondaland * "A rom-com expert." - New York Times Two exes. One summer wedding. Zero chance of escaping the heat. Prepare to laugh, swoon, and fall head over heels with this irresistible standalone romance from Bolu Babalola, the bestselling author of Honey and Spice, a Reese's Book Club pick. Twenty-eight-year-old Kiki Banjo hosts the popular podcast The HeartBeat, solving romantic conundrums and dishing out life advice. But behind the mic, career setbacks and a devastating breakup have left her hanging on by a thread. As she's preparing to be the Maid of Honor in her best friend's wedding, everything starts to unravel, and Kiki is left wondering if she ever had the answers. Then Kiki finds herself face-to-face with the Best Man, her ex-boyfriend, Malakai--the smooth-talking, absurdly handsome, annoyingly perceptive man who stole her heart and then shattered it. While Kiki's approaching rock bottom, Malakai's been on the rise as a filmmaker, and now they have no choice but to play nice until the wedding is over. Both are hell-bent on ignoring the smoldering chemistry between them, but as they navigate the chaos of wedding plans, career ambitions, and Kiki's growing fears about the future, they can't ignore the spark that's only getting hotter. They just have to get through the summer. So why does it feel like playing with fire? "Babalola's sharp sense of humor, slick pop culture references, and keen sense of the zeitgeist . . . offer a refreshing portrait of what modern love really looks and feels like." -- Time "Babalola expertly blends sex with societal discourse in ways that echo Jane Austen and Nora Ephron." -- Vanity Fair "Babalola soars in her rich depictions of intimacy and relationships, in all their grandeur." -- The New York Times Book Review

“Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber.”—Publishers Weekly She always followed the path of least resistance…until it leads her to a small town where she can follow her dreams. When Emma Cantrell’s marriage imploded, she learned a fast and painful lesson about trusting her heart. Then, on a visit to Magnolia, North Carolina, to see her brother, an elegant, if dilapidated, mansion for sale presents the opportunity to start over. Risking everything on her dream of opening the Wildflower Inn, Emma buys the house…just as the storm of the century hits, severely damaging the structure. But a chance meeting with Holly, a bride-to-be in desperate need of a new venue, gives her hope…and the name of a contractor who’ll work fast and cheap, allowing Emma to repair the inn in time to host the wedding and save her investment. A furniture builder who hasn’t picked up a tool in the five years since his wife died, Cameron Mitchell has no intention of agreeing to help this beautiful—and, he’d guess, entitled—woman insisting that he fix her inn. Until he learns that Emma was sent by Holly, the little sister of his late wife. Grudgingly, Cameron agrees to do the work, with one condition: that he be left completely alone. But the more time they spend together, the more Emma touches a part of his heart he was sure died long ago, forcing him to try making peace with his past. Don't miss the newest book in THE CAROLINA GIRLS series, The Front Porch Club! The Carolina Girls series Book 1: Wildflower Season Book 2: Mistletoe Season Book 3: Wedding Season Book 4: The Wish List Book 5: The Front Porch Club