Beach Read

Acclaimed literary fiction author Augustus Everett and bestselling romance writer January Andrews are unlikely neighbors spending the summer in adjacent beach houses. Despite their stark differences in writing styles and beliefs about love, they find themselves both struggling with writer's block. In a spur-of-the-moment decision one evening, they agree to a challenge to break free from their creative stagnation.

The challenge is simple: Augustus must write a happy story, while January must tackle the daunting task of penning the next Great American Novel. As they embark on their journey to inspire each other, they take part in unconventional activities that push them out of their comfort zones. From romantic escapades worthy of a rom-com to interviews with members of a mysterious cult, their summer promises to be anything but ordinary.

Both Augustus and January are adamant that their arrangement will remain strictly professional. No falling in love is allowed. But as they delve deeper into each other's worlds and vulnerabilities, they begin to question their own beliefs about love and happily ever afters. Will their summer challenge lead to more than just breaking through their writer's block?

Written by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "People We Meet on Vacation" and "Book Lovers," this novel explores the transformative power of stepping outside one's comfort zone and reevaluating long-held beliefs. Can Augustus and January find inspiration, creativity, and maybe even love in the unlikeliest of places? Only time will tell.

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