Sandcastle Beach
Includes a Bonus Novella
- Publisher
- Grand Central Publishing
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2021
- Category
- Contemporary, Contemporary Women, Romantic Comedy, Friendship, Small Town & Rural
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781538716571
- Publish Date
- Mar 2021
- List Price
- $12.99
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781538716588
- Publish Date
- Mar 2021
- List Price
- $7.99
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Description
From the USA Today bestselling "master of witty banter" (Entertainment Weekly) comes a hilarious and heartwarming romance about two enemies whose feud turns red-hot.Maya Mehta will do anything to save her tiny, beloved community theater. Put on musicals she hates? Check. Hire an arrogant former-pop-star-turned-actor? Done. But what Maya really needs to save her theater is Matchmaker Bay's new business grant. She's got some serious competition, though: Benjamin "Law" Lawson, local bar owner, Jerk Extraordinaire, and Maya's annoyingly hot arch nemesis. Let the games begin.
Law loves nothing more than getting under Maya's skin, and making those gorgeous eyes dance with irritation. But when he discovers the ex-pop star has a thing for Maya, too, Law decides he's done waiting in the wings-starting with a scorching-hot kiss. Turns out there's a thin line between hate and irresistible desire, and Maya and Law are really good at crossing it. But when things heat up, will they allow their long-standing feud to get in the way of their growing feelings?
Includes the bonus novella Once Upon a Bride!
About the author
Contributor Notes
Jenny Holiday is a USA Today bestselling and RITA-nominated author whose works have been featured in the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Washington Post, Refinery29, OprahMag.com, and NPR.org. She grew up in Minnesota, where her mom was a children's librarian, and started writing at age nine after her fourth-grade teacher gave her a notebook to fill with stories. When she's not working on her next book, she likes to hang out with her family, watch other people sing karaoke, and throw theme parties. A member of the House of Slytherin, Jenny lives in London, Ontario, Canada.
You can learn more at:
JennyHoliday.com
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Editorial Reviews
"A perfectly plotted emotional journey.... Intense, heartfelt, mature and sexy as hell."—NPR on Three Little Words
"Holiday enchants with the sunny second-chance love story that launches her Matchmaker Bay series...This sweet contemporary romance is sure to win readers' hearts."—Publishers Weekly on Mermaid Inn
"{The} HEA is reached with warmth, humor, steamy interludes, excellent friendships and really delicious-sounding food."—BookPage on Three Little Words
"One and Only is the perfect rom-com."—Refinery29
Top Pick! "The combination of laughs and emotional moments is what makes me love picking up a romance by Jenny Holiday.... With engaging secondary characters, a fun and timely plot (wedding fever!) and a sexy romance, It Takes Two is a delight. I can't wait to read the next in the series!"—Harlequin Junkie, Top Pick
"Bursting with humor, grand (and small!) gestures guaranteed to make you swoon, Holiday elevates the classic small-town rom-com."—Entertainment Weekly on Mermaid Inn
"A sassy but substantial contemporary romance with a huge dollop of humor."—The Amazon Book Review, "Best Romances of February," on Three Little Words
"A joy to read.... If you enjoy contemporary romances by Jill Shalvis, Kate Clayborn, and Lucy Parker, you'll want to add Jenny Holiday to your reading list!"—Harlequin Junkie, Top Pick on Three Little Words
"Combines pure fun with surprising depth....Leavened with witty banter, Holiday's sweet-hot tale captivates."—Publishers Weekly on Three Little Words
"Jenny Holiday takes the best aspects of romance and creates a comedic masterpiece....Let the good times roll with this laugh out loud funfest."—NightOwlReviews.com, Reviewer Top Pick on One and Only
"Unforgettable and adorable characters, sizzling chemistry, romantic and heartwarming romance all wrapped up in one pageturning story--what else are you waiting for? Pick this one up now!"—TheRomanceReviews.com on One and Only
"Holiday's books are on my favorites shelf with Jennifer Crusie, Julie James and Rachel Gibson. Funny, light, romantic reading. Absolute perfection from meet cute to epilogue."—Rachel Cross, author of Rock Him
"Law and Maya’s back and forth is infectious, and their constant sniping gives way to a tenderness that will melt hearts."—Booklist
"(An) irresistible mix of lively, piquantly witty writing; sharply etched, marvelously memorable characters; and some completely combustible love scenes that are guaranteed to leave burn marks on readers' fingers." —Booklist on It Takes Two
"A picturesque locale, delightful citizens and some smoking-hot love scenes give this book all the feel-good joys."—Bookpage on Mermaid Inn
"It's hard to imagine a cuter meet-cute than the setup of Three Little Words....Holiday's characters are as quirky and likable as your own friends, her story takes unexpected turns, and the dialogue is consistently clever. Best of all, the book's central conflict doesn't assume that relationship choices boil down to all-in commitment or no-strings-attached hookups, plus it stomps all over gender stereotypes."—Apple Books, best books of January
"One and Only is a satisfying iteration of the contemporary bridezilla subgenre."—The New York Times Book Review
"The book's addictive combination of memorable characters, polished writing seasoned with deliciously acerbic wit, and some off-the-charts hot love scenes aptly demonstrates that when it comes to creating unputdownable contemporary romances, Holiday is in it to win it."—Booklist on One and Only
Desert Isle Keeper! "It Takes Two is an excellent romance.... Check it out, you won't regret it!"—All About Romance
"Holiday combines class and sass with a hefty dose of humor.... This winning hero and heroine will take up residence in readers' hearts."—Publishers Weekly on It Takes Two
"Get ready to laugh, swoon and fall in love.... A sweet and spicy read that kicks off a new series in style!"—RT Book Reviews on One and Only
"This isromantic comedy at its best, complete with clever, sexy banter, a vibrant cast of characters, (and) a wedding that is a character in itself."—The Washington Post on It Takes Two
"Holiday adroitly combines all the requisite elements of a great romcom--scintillating, witty banter and incendiary sexual chemistry--and a pair of protagonists whose emotional complexity and realistic flaws lend a welcome measure of gravitas to this brilliantly executed romance."—Booklist on Three Little Words
"Holiday is a consummate master of witty banter."—Entertainment Weekly
"One and Only is FANTASTIC! A great start to a new series. Compelling characters, tons of heat, loads of heart. I highly recommend!"—M. O'Keefe, USA Today bestselling author
"Delightfully sexy and sweet, Holiday knows how to deliver the perfect combination of sexual tension and happily-ever-after."—Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author, on One and Only
"Jenny Holiday turns up the heat and the charm for a summer read more satisfying than a poolside popsicle.... It's hard to imagine finding a more delightful summer escape."—Entertainment Weekly on It Takes Two
"Rom-com enthusiasts will love its cast of quirky characters and charming depiction of small-town life."—Shelf Awareness on Mermaid Inn
"A witty, sexy and wonderfully entertaining romantic comedy."—USA Today, Happy Ever After on It Takes Two
"Top Pick!One and Only is well-written and completely charming.... Contemporary romance lovers will rejoice in this must-read romance filled with sparkling dialogue and unforgettable characters."—Harlequin Junkie, Top Pick