Beth O’Leary delivers a romantic adventure that is as unpredictable as the tides. Lexi, a woman seeking a brief escape from her responsibilities, and Zeke, a man searching for a connection, find themselves unexpectedly stranded on a houseboat in the North Sea after a one-night encounter. What begins as a fleeting romance transforms into a gripping tale of survival and self-discovery.

Firstly, what a unique story-line! Adrift in the North Sea, on a House Boat, after a one night stand… the chemistry is there from the start, but this romance is not in the slightest bit predictable! With a cast of, well, not many characters, but ones which are relatable and complex, Beth O’Leary literally sweeps us along with her latest offering, into a tumultuous romantic adventure.

The North Sea, with its vastness and unpredictability, is more than just a backdrop; it is a character in its own right. Beautiful, isolating, terrifying, it’s everything. Swept Away is a story of resilience, the ability to endure even during the hardest times, and the power of a bond, even after just one night. A compelling read for those who love a romance with substance, you won’t want to leave these characters!

About the Book

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 together, 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?

About The Author

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. Beth writes her books in the Hampshire countryside with a very badly behaved Golden Retriever for company. If she’s not at her desk, you’ll usually find her curled up somewhere with a book, a cup of tea and several woolly jumpers (whatever the weather).

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