'A lovely sunshiney story, bursting with wit and joy' - Bestselling author MILLY JOHNSON The brand-new summery rom com from Bella Osborne, full of laughter, love and life's twists and turns! An Invitation to Seashell Bay was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package. One ambitious businesswoman. One irresponsible heir. A deal that will turn both their lives upside down… To grow her craft business, Nancy 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. Freddy Astley-Davenport 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. Nancy 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… An absolutely escapist, funny, feel-good summer romance. Fans of Cathy Bramley, Katie Fforde and Milly Johnson will adore Bella Osborne. Readers love Bella Osborne: 'A wonderfully uplifting read… A lot of sparkle and mischief… The characters are fabulous… A very relaxing read in a lovely quiet seaside resort' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved it! I'm sitting here with a big smile on my face!… I laughed out loud lots of times… I'm still chuckling' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was in tears of laughter especially at the hen do!… A fab summer read' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a wonderfully delightful book this was!… Jam packed full of fun and laughs… Lots of light-hearted moments, emotional scenes and parts which will have you laughing out loud!… Filled with lots of love, family and friendships, this book is truly a delight to read!' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely brilliant… I just wish I could give it more than five stars! Got me from page one and I couldn't stop reading' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I read this in an evening, perfect light entertainment which left me wanting more' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Such a delightful read, which I absolutely loved!' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved this book, I read it in one afternoon, it was hard to put down' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · Set beside the sea in Devon, this summery read is full of all the excitement drama and romance of a beach wedding. · All of Bella Osborne's novels burst with humour, warmth and irresistible charm. They always have a compelling, satisfying mystery at their core, along with a will-they-won't-they romance to keep readers on their toes. · We publish Bella Osborne's books in four ebook parts ahead of the full paperback and ebook, and she does incredibly well on this model, retaining fans from Part One all the way through to Part Four. · Bella's last book The Promise of Summer won the Jane Wenham-Jones Award for Romantic Comedy in 2022. · Bella is also a key part of the RNA and very well-connected - with strong author endorsements and support from the romance community. Competition: The;No Show;Keeper of Stories;An Island Wedding;New Beginnings at the Old Bakehouse;Golden Cornish Summer;A Postcard from Italy. By;Beth O'Leary;Jenny Colgan;Julie Houston;Debbie;Milly Johnson;Phillipa;Trisha Ashley;Holly Martin;Heidi Swain;Sarah Morgan;Sally Page;Christie Barlow;Alex Brown