I loved this book, the location and the main characters were fun and easy to read.

Clare has taken a job in Bali in a bookshop for 3 months, she’s not had good luck with jobs and loves to travel.

Jack is back in Bali with his job in the bookshop too. They are both flung together in the tiny apartment behind the bookshop.

This is is perfect summer beach read, it’s fun and a great setting in a bookshop on the coast. It’s an easy read and easily readable in one sitting.

Fun, fabulous summer read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

Such a fun book and the perfect summer read. Enemies to friend to lovers set in a bookshop in Bali. What’s not to love. Great likeable characters. Can’t wait for Tilney’s next book

I read this book in two days. It’s hard to put down when chapters end on cliff hangers!

I loved the individual stories of Clare and Jack, as well as Adam and Celestine.

The story hooks you in and I’m in love with Seashore Books - maybe I need a holiday in Bali to visit!

I loved reading this one. I just love this kind of books.
4 stars read for me. I love this author snd her writing style.
Thanks to netgally for this arc.

DNF. I found this book slightly childish - particularly in its writing style. For the concept and the vibe, I think it will be easy for some people to overlook, but I knew within a few pages of reading that I wasn't going to get on with the main character or indeed, her story. It's sad because I loved the concept, but the writing really wasn't very good.

As great as this book sounded, the writing just didn't work for me. From the first page I found the writing dull. Which is strange, as this one sounded right up my alley.

Still, this truly could be the perfect beach read, so I hope people give it a chance this summer.

Claire takes a three month job at a bookshop in Bali are struggling to find her way in life. There she finds that she will be working with grumpy Jack - and sharing a tiny flat that comes with the job. The bookshop itself is in a terrible state and Claire finds herself determined to make a go of the shop.
Claire comes across as a deeper character than she actually thinks she is, becoming emotionally invested in the success of the store. Jack is more difficult, but you do find out more about him as the story develops. The attraction between the two grows, but Claire does find a holiday fling Toby so you aren't quite sure of the final outcome with Jack. A lighter, holiday romance to read and enjoy whilst sitting by a pool - or indoors looking out at summer rain whilst dreaming of an exotic holiday.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

This book hooked me straight away! Grumpy guy, lost girl, beautiful beach and a derelict bookshop? Yes I’m in! The main character was so full of life I felt I knew her, I even wanted to be her in so many ways! The storyline is fun and emotional, the other characters you meet along the way are colourful and it’s left me craving a working holiday!

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.

This book and cover called out to me immediately and it did not disappoint!

I resonated heavily with Clare in the aspect of not really knowing what you're meant to be doing with your life and just taking it day by day. I really enjoyed this book and it was the perfect background setting too!

I rated this 3.5 stars!

I was definitely attracted to this book by the gorgeous cover but happily enjoyed the story as much! Set in Bali which sounds beautiful, the two main characters are polar opposites but run a bookshop together. There are plenty of eclectic characters which I loved and a happy ending, just perfect for some light hearted escapism, I would highly recommend x

Beach Rivals follows two unlikely characters teaming up to run a bookshop in Bali for the summer and save it from going under. The only problem is, Clare and Jack couldn’t be more different. Clare is more go with the flow and creative while Jack likes order, planning and the comfort of numbers and paperwork. Soon the pair begin to clash as they not only work together but also share a tiny apartment, and as the summer continues the heat between the two amps up until they realise they might be so different after all.

It’s a slow burn opposites-attract romance that isn’t too strenuous to follow making it a great beach read for romcom fans. While I see the Emily Henry comparison, I’m not sure it’s quite in the same league but it’s got bags of charm that will leave you wanting to pack your bags and head to Bali to enjoy the sun, sand and everything Seashore Books has to offer. I was rooting for the success of the pair in bringing the bookshop back from the brink and loved the dynamics between the pair when they worked on projects for the shop together.

*** Huge thank you to the team at Transworld for my copy to review. 3.5 stars rounded up

I almost put this book back down, as I thought I had read it before...but after checking my spreadsheet, I realised that I hadn't and continued. A perfect holiday read where the plot is fairly predictable, but the characters enchant and the sub plots intrigue. You will want to finish this one. Polar opposites find themselves in a bookstore, sharing accommodation and finding a way to achieve their goals, whilst discovering more about each other that they find attractive.

Beach Rivals is a reasonable summer read about enmies and opposites becoming lovers. I found it quite lightweight but that's possibly what most readers want in a holiday read.

This book has a seriously gorgeous cover & gorgeous setting, that definitely gives alll the holiday vibes when reading it.

Whilst I was also impressed by the lack of cringe or over-the-top cheese, the writing style just wasn't for me & I also struggled with connecting with the characters (or getting the connection they had together), which made the novel pretty hard to get through.

Nevertheless, 'Beach Rivals' was a light, easy read that would be ideal for reading on the beach or by the pool.

I tried to connect with the main character and the author's writing but unfortunately the style wasn't for me. I didn’t finish at 20%. Other people might find the novel more to their taste and might enjoy it.

This was such an interesting read! I found myself so engrossed in the story, the characters had such incredible arcs, and I can't wait to follow this author's journey!

A light, bright, fun summer read with enemies to lovers and starting over themes. Set in a beachside bookshop in Bali it has all the ingredients for a beach or pool book or a pick me up if neither of those is available. A new author for me but would read more of their work.

Ah, I have a big smile on my face from reading this book. It felt like I took a holiday myself and now I’ve finished, I am left 1) Wanting to open a bookshop of my own and 2) Wanting to get on the next flight to Bali. Immediately if not sooner. This is the perfect book for your summer TBR list. It’s packed with tropical, feel good vibes, a quirky bookstore, a little bit of enemies to lovers tension and characters you will soon come to love.
I could have spent three times as long in Clare and Jack’s world and still want more. If enemies to lovers, beach reads and books about books are your go to books, push this to the top of your TBR list now.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Clare and Jack both go to Bali for a three month contract to work in a bookshop. The bookshop, owned by Adam, turns out to be nothing like either had expected, and neither expected the other to be there. Lovely slow burn working relationship that turns from indifference as they try to revitalise the run down shop. Will they save the bookshop, will they get the mysterious local author on board, and will Adam care if they do? Great summer read for the beach or a wet English afternoon.

If this book isn't packed in your suitcase, why not? Even if you are going no further than your garden, or balcony or even the local park it is perfect romance for summer. It has everything, beautiful beaches, hunky surfers and serious, intense Americans. I laughed and I cried and I oohed and aahed over the timelessness of love. A love that can strike at any age, in any environment. I had never even heard of Georgie Tilney but I can guarantee that I will be watching out for her in the future
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.