The Wake-Up Call: The addictive enemies-to-lovers romcom from the million-copy bestselling author of THE FLATSHARE

Beth O'Leary's The Wake-Up Call is a heart-warming, touching, sharp, and sexy rom-com that bursts with her signature heart, wit, and charm. Two sworn enemies are forced to work together to try to save the day, but as their rivalry becomes more complicated, they start to wonder if there's more at stake than the hotel's future.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2023
Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Beth O'Leary is a rare and exceptional talent who possesses the remarkable ability to evoke a range of emotions within a single book. Through her writing, readers can experience laughter, swooning, tears, and even physical ache all within the confines of a single narrative.

In her novel "The Wake-Up Call," O'Leary introduces us to two sworn enemies, Izzy and Lucas, who work at the Forest Manor Hotel. Despite their longstanding rivalry, the hotel is facing financial difficulties and may soon be forced to close its doors. However, when Izzy finds a lost wedding ring and returns it to its rightful owner, she is rewarded with a substantial sum of money. This unexpected windfall convinces the hotel management that working together with Izzy and Lucas could be the solution to their problems.

As Izzy and Lucas are forced to work together, their rivalry gradually evolves into something more complex. They begin to realize that there is more at stake than the hotel's future, and their interactions start to reveal hidden depths and vulnerabilities within each other. Through their journey, O'Leary explores themes of love, forgiveness, and second chances, delivering a heartfelt and captivating story that will leave readers feeling uplifted and satisfied.

"The Wake-Up Call" has received widespread praise from readers and critics alike. Magical Lindsey Kelk described it as "another wonderful read by Beth O'Leary," praising its "heart-warming, touching, sharp, and sexy" qualities. Lia Louis rated it as the best book ever, praising its "gorgeous, evocative" writing and "Beth's signature heart, wit, and charm." Carley Fortune praised it as a perfect rom-com, stating that it "bursts with Beth's signature heart, wit, and charm." Amy Lea described it as a "warm, cosy love story," while Gillian McAllister praised it as "beautiful from start to finish." Louise O Neill declared that she absolutely loved the book, praising its "playful, warm, uplifting, and so very satisfying" nature. Caroline Hulse concluded by stating that it was an "utterly delicious read."

In conclusion, Beth O'Leary is a rare and exceptional talent who can make readers laugh, swoon, cry, and ache all in the same book. "The Wake-Up Call" is a testament to her writing prowess, delivering a heartfelt and captivating story that will leave readers feeling uplifted and satisfied. Whether you are a fan of romance, comedy, or emotional storytelling, this book is a must-read that will leave you eagerly anticipating O'Leary's next masterpiece.

Weight: 650g
Dimension: 240 x 160 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529418248