A sweet romance that whilst it's not a literary masterpiece, it was a fun and happy time. I will not think about this book again but that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy my read and find it satisfying to complete. The writing was fast paced and witty, very easy to read and I would happily take another book from this author. I think the characters were a bit flat, not too much depth was provided and I found that they didn't always feel like real people to me personally but I did root for them throughout loved the satisfying conclusion!

This book was great...its so so cosy and I love the atmosphere and the setting of Bali. The characters were gray too.

A great romance to read in the summer! I enjoyed the setting and the characters, plus a lovely plot! Thank you netgalley for the review copy!

Picked this up in need of some sunshine vibes during this typical British weather we’ve been having and it did not disappoint.
Such a light and easy read, immediately got swept up into the story and the characters. I loved the banter, the setting and you can never go wrong with the running after people in the airport trope!!

Wow this was such a good book! I read it on holiday and really enjoyed it! I loved the characters and the setting. I really enjoyed reading a book about a bookshop!

Beach Rivals is a BEACH READ!

Super easy and light read. What a cute summer romance opposites attract read, will be checking out Georgie's stuff in the future.

Beach Rivals is a the sunshine beach read you need, Whether it be winter or summer sun this book is perfect for the beach or lounging by the pool with a nice cool drink.
You get swept away by the story and the main characters interactions that it's so easy to devour it in just one sitting!

the setting for this novel was picturesque and perfect. who wouldn’t snatch up an opportunity to work in a book shop abroad for 3 months SO DAMN quick. ⠀
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my gosh was this a slow burn and a case of i DID NOT like the male love interest at the start because he was a stubborn, stuck-up prick. (i know i know, classic romance trope when the girl breaks down his walls and you finally find his humanity) but GOSH when it got to like 2/3 through the book and this man was still being rude i was like sorry how. like yay enemies to lovers but HOW is she gonna fall for him. ⠀
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…. and then obviously georgia’s hatred and walls break down when he gets emotional after meeting his favourite author. like FINE yes he loves books and appreciates works of art i will accept him as a MC now. ⠀
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i was also so invested in the work they did to the bookshop - keeping in mind when they both first arrived it was in major disarray, books everywhere, dull atmosphere and they managed to transform it into a place for book clubs, author events with adorable home made signs, yes i loved it and i wish it actually existed because this would be next holiday destination if it did. ⠀

This was a nice easy read, and can I just say that it would also be my ideal job!! I found that I quickly fell in love with the sad old book store the same as our main character and couldn't read it quickly enough to see if her and Jack managed to turn it around. A really nice summer read or just a read to get you in that summer mood!

This book has been the perfect escape and mood lightener that I have needed. This is definitely an author to watch out for.

I loved Claire, she is a brilliant character and one you can’t help but love. She becomes determined to make a go of the bookshop. Jack is so much harder to read. I have loved waiting for him to show another side.

This is beautifully written and transports you as a reader. This is an author who can make you feel as though everything is familiar. Enemies to lovers is definitely a favourite. It’s always fun and intriguing with how it will pan out.

This is a perfect summer read. It’s fun, beautiful setting and brilliant characters. This is a book I have devoured in just one sitting. I found myself completely pulled into this one.

This book has been a brilliant read and one that I wish I could experience as a first read all over again, I have no hesitation about recommending this book to everyone.

A must for all romance lovers.

A cute summer romance story - I loved the banter, the setting of the bookshop and the love interest. The bookshop is adorable but I needed more Bali. The books saviour is that there are some amazing characters and I adored Celestina. I also think a lot of people can relate to Clare and not knowing what to do with your life.

Beach Rivals is the perfect holiday read for fans of books about books.

Clare is drifting aimlessly. And so, on a whim, she flies to Bali to run Seashore Books for three months. What she doesn't expect is to find a shop neglected and almost abandoned. Nor did she know that she was to be living and working with Jack.

Clare and Jack are complete opposites. She is impulsive and creative. He is careful and considered. So, it isn't exactly plain sailing to begin with. But as they start to work together on bringing the shop back to life, they start to resurrect their own joie de vive, and find a deep respect and passion for one another.

With a cast of wonderful characters that add so much joy and colour to the story, Beach Rivals was a pure joy to read.

I really enjoyed this. It was an easy read and the story line kept me up turning pages into the morning. Would definitely recommend to all I know.

Clare is floundering, moving from temp job to temp job after the death of her father, but one day she spots an advert for a 3 month contract to take over a bookshop in Bali and goes for it. When she arrives though, she realises she has to share the job with Jack who she doesn't really see eye to eye with.
Really enjoyed this one, more for the main storyline than the romance element, I mean, I'm a bookworm, this book is basically my dream. I was fully invested in the bookshop doing well, I maybe wanted the book to be slightly longer, I wanted to experience Bali a bit more and the romance side felt a bit of a side story even though it was nice. A brilliant holiday read that I'm glad I saved.

This was a quick fun read. I really loved the setting of Bali, I love that so many romance books lately have been using different more unique cities and places to set books in rather than the usual places (don’t get me wrong I need all my Christmas books set in New York, so I’m not complaining 😂 but it’s nice to change it up sometimes)

This was a sort of middle of the road one for me, I enjoyed it but wasn’t obsessed with it but I still think it’s definitely worth a read if you love books about books and about bookshops!

Also if you loved Emily Henry’s Book Lovers, I found this like a re-write of that, I thought it was so similar, even the cover, the name etc felt like it!

From the blurb -

One bookshop in paradise. Two bitter rivals. A whole summer to get through...

Clare thought that by now she would have her life figured out. Instead, she's living with her parents, working a job she hates and has absolutely no idea what she wants to do with the rest of her life.

When she sees a viral job advert for a three-month bookseller position on a Bali beach, she jumps at the chance. But it's not until she arrives in Bali that Clare realises she won't be working in the bookshop alone.

Instead she's sharing the bookshop - and a flat - with a handsome but infuriating American man. Jack is Clare's opposite in almost every way, and it's not long before they're driving each other crazy. But fighting with Jack is also the most fun Clare's had in years, and it's only a matter of time before their relationship turns less than professional...

*ARC from Netgalley ✨

This took a while to pick up but it was a nice fun read for the summer! It ticks all the romance book boxes.

I absolutely loved this book, from start to finish I was engrossed and couldn't put it down.
Can we also take a.sexond to talk about this absolutely stunning cover I love it

So is this a real job and if so how do I sign up? Honestly this book was a dream job for me living in paradise running a little book shop on the beach. If jobs like this exist I am emigrating. In this book we meet Jack and Claire two stranger thrown together to run a bookshop in paradise. As they both try to make a go of the little shop and bring it back to life they also have to navigate their different lifestyles and views but are they both wasting their time on the shop. I loved both lost Claire who doesn’t know what to do with her life and opinionated Jack who is using this role as a stop gap before starting a new job. Don’t miss this great beach read that will put a huge smile on your face.

This book and it's plot was an absolute dream come true for book lovers everywhere - seriously, this premise needs to become a reality! I absolutely adored the two lead characters and their light enemies-to-lovers romance. Jack is the perfect book boyfriend and Clare is relatable to most bookworms out there. This is the perfect summer read, one that you will not be able to put down.

This book was a dream. The plot was immaculate. Two opposites not only working at the same bookstore but living together in a small apartment too!!! I read this book in one day and it was just so easy and light and irresistible. I couldn’t put it down because I just wanted to keep reading. Jack was so cute. He helps Clare put on her shoes. Reads the princess diaries because she said she liked it. Annotated a book for her. I was swooning and giggling into my pillow. Was it cheesy at times? Yes.
Did I love it? Yes.
Perfect summer read about books and an adorable romance with the best tropes. Grumpy x sunshine, opposites attract, forced proximity and a slight touch of rivals to lovers. What more could you want?