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[Title] Beach Read [Genre] Adult Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy / Women’s Fiction / Small-Town Romance [Blurb] January Andrews is a bestselling romance author who no longer believes in happily ever afters. Augustus Everett is an acclaimed literary writer who prefers killing off his characters. Broke, grieving, and struggling with writer’s block, the longtime rivals unexpectedly find themselves living in neighboring beach houses for the summer. Their solution is a challenge: January will write serious literary fiction while Gus attempts a joyful romance. As research outings, sharp banter, and late-night conversations draw them closer, their experiment begins challenging far more than their assumptions about storytelling. [Key Tropes] Rivals to Lovers, Writers in Love, Neighbors, Opposites Attract, Slow Burn, Writing Challenge, Genre Swap, Forced Proximity, Small-Town Romance, Summer Romance, Witty Banter, Mutual Pining, Grief and Healing, Family Secrets, Happily Ever After [Trigger Warnings] Death of a parent, grief, parental infidelity, cancer, miscarriage mentioned, child abuse and domestic violence recounted, suicide cults discussed, alcohol consumption, chronic and terminal illness references, strong language, and explicit sexual content. [Spice Level] 3/5 — Moderate Spice / Open Door. Contains on-page sexual content with moderate detail. [Condition] Like New [Condition Notes] Very slight wear on the front cover that is only noticeable upon close inspection, along with minimal wear at the top corner of the spine. Otherwise clean and in excellent condition.