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Ride The Wave

A spicy sports rom-com perfect for fans of sizzling love stories and forced proximity
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Pre-order POLO FEVER, the new sexy sports rom-com from Katherine Reilly, now! A brand new spicy sports rom-com, perfect for fans of sizzling chemistry and forced proximity. Readers of ICEBREAKER and THE FAKE OUT will LOVE this epic romance! 'As sexy as it is sweet, this... Read More
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Wimbledon meets Blue Crush in this sexy sports romance, where sports writer Iris accompanies former pro surfer Leo as he attempts to qualify for Australia's legendary Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach contest.

Wimbledon meets Blue Crush in this sexy sports romance, where sports writer Iris accompanies former pro surfer Leo as he attempts to qualify for Australia's legendary Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach contest.

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Pre-order POLO FEVER, the new sexy sports rom-com from Katherine Reilly, now!

A brand new spicy sports rom-com, perfect for fans of sizzling chemistry and forced proximity. Readers of ICEBREAKER and THE FAKE OUT will LOVE this epic romance!

'As sexy as it is sweet, this is the perfect beach read!' - Catherine Walsh, the bestselling author of Snowed In

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In surfing, everyone's chasing the perfect ride...

Twelve years ago, Leo Silva was a world champion surferβ€”until reckless partying and tabloid scandals ended his career. After a mysteriously sudden and early retirement, Leo retreated to a sleepy seaside village in Portugal, where he's remained out of the spotlight ever since. But when he receives a surprise invitation to compete in Australia’s legendary Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach contest, the news of his comeback sends shockwaves through the surf world.

Enter Iris Gray, an ambitious sports journalist from London. Her editor wants her to make Leo and his comeback the topic of glossy Studio magazine's next big feature, but there's one small catch – he happens to be the son of TV star and media proprietor Michelle Martin, the owner of Studio. With a lot of pressure riding on this project and Iris's career hanging in the balance, there's simply no room for mistakes.

When Iris flies to Portugal, she expects to uncover the truth behind Leo's infamous past, but she is unprepared for his stubbornnessβ€”or the undeniable chemistry that simmers between them. But as her interviewee and the boss's son, Leo is strictly off-limits...

With a fierce rival threatening to derail Leo’s comeback and the competition fast approaching, can they stay focused on their goals, or will love pull them under?

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Perfect for fans of:
Sports romance
Forced proximity
Forbidden love
Spicy love stories

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Readers LOVE Katherine Reilly:

'A delightful read, full of angst, romance, and heapings of humour!' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

'I LOVED this book... It made me cry, giggle, scream and everything in between!' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

'Honestly, now I want more romances like this in my life.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

'So well-written... full of charm and just the right amount of spice.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035912865

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Aria

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 307g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Katherine Reilly is the pseudonym for an author of several young adult and adult novels, published globally. Under Katy Birchall, she is the author of The Secret Bridesmaid and also writes YA novels as Ivy Bailey. Katherine lives in London with her family and rescue dog.

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