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Escape to the Turquoise Seas

The scorching new rivals-to-lovers romance, perfect for your summer getaway
By Carrie Walker
Series: Holiday Romance
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Kat Brennan has always been the work-hard, play-harder type, navigating single life in London and the chaos of her job at Northstar PR. So when Excalibur Cruises invite her aboard to pitch for their account, she jumps at the chance to prove to her boss she's... Read More
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An escapist rom-com for fans of Marian Keyes and Lindsey Kelk

An escapist rom-com for fans of Marian Keyes and Lindsey Kelk

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Kat Brennan has always been the work-hard, play-harder type, navigating single life in London and the chaos of her job at Northstar PR. So when Excalibur Cruises invite her aboard to pitch for their account, she jumps at the chance to prove to her boss she's indispensable... and to finally relax a little.

But the last person she wants to get stuck on a boat with is industry hotshot Leo Kendrick, the CEO of rival agency Amplify – and Kat's nemesis. When Leo bagged a coveted marketing internship 15 years ago, Kat vowed never to let him win anything again. She is not about to break that promise, even if Leo has become a distractingly attractive opponent.

As the Esmerelda sails the seas, from the Azores to Lisbon via Madeira, the two agencies must battle it out to present the best pitch. But in such close quarters, the sea might not be the only thing rocking the boat…

PERFECT for fans of:
- Forced proximity
- Enemies-to-lovers
- Workplace romance
- A dash of spice
- Beachy destinations

Readers LOVE Escape to the Turquoise Seas!

'Gorgeous setting, loved the characters... wow, is all I can say!' 5* NetGalley review
'Full of sunshine... lighthearted and lovely' 5* NetGalley review
'A beautiful romance with positive female characters and some attractive men... a fantastic book' 5* NetGalley review
'The perfect summer read!' 5* NetGalley review
'An amusing read that kept me engaged with a few twists and turns along the way' 5* NetGalley review
'A joyful interlude of escapism' 5* NetGalley review

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    Escape to the Turquoise Seas
    Kat Brennan has always been the work-hard, play-harder type, navigating single life in London and the chaos of her job at Northstar PR. So when Excalibur Cruises invite her aboard to pitch for their account, she jumps at the chance to prove to her boss she's indispensable... and to finally relax a little. But the last person she wants to...
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    Escape to the Northern Lights
    Pre-order Escape to the Turquoise Seas, the hilarious new rivals-to-lovers rom-com from Carrie Walker, now! 'Hygge, humour and heartfelt romance – an irresistible escape!' - Sandy Barker Packed with humour, romance and a love affair with nature, Escape to the Northern Lights is a story of transformation, second chances and finding home in the most unexpected places. High-powered lawyer Sara...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035919871

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Aria

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 247g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Carrie Walker is a Brummie born rom-com lover with a lifelong passion for travel. She has lived in a ski resort, by a beach, in the country and the city, and travelled solo through Asia, South America and Europe. Her own love life was more com than rom until she met her husband a few years ago and settled down with him and her dog Ziggy in a small pub-filled village in Essex.

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