{"product_id":"an-invitation-to-seashell-bay-9780008587970","title":"An Invitation to Seashell Bay","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e'A lovely, sunshiney story, bursting with wit and joy'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eMILLY JOHNSON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e'Has the Bella Osborne hallmark combination of wit, wonderful characters and meaningful conflicts ... a fantastic read'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eSUE MOORCROFT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe brand-new summery rom com from Bella Osborne, full of laughter, love and life's twists and turns! \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e***\u003cem\u003eAn Invitation to Seashell Bay\u003c\/em\u003e was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package.***\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOne ambitious businesswoman.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOne irresponsible heir. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA deal that will turn both their lives upside down... \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo grow her craft business, \u003cstrong\u003eNancy\u003c\/strong\u003e is in desperate need of two things: help and money. So when a potential investor she's looking to impress recommends an assistant, she jumps at the chance to secure both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFreddy Astley-Davenport\u003c\/strong\u003e is a notorious playboy with zero work experience. He's poised to inherit his family's estate in sunny Seashell Bay - but only if he can hold down a job for six months first. His plan is to take the assistant role in name only, then do the least work he possibly can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNancy has other ideas, though, and the pair butt heads from day one. However, as they argue, sparks begin to fly, and they soon discover exactly why opposites attract...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAn absolutely escapist, funny, feel-good summer romance. 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