Swept Away

Two strangers. One houseboat. Miles of open water. And absolutely no way back to shore.

Beth O’Leary, the bestselling author who brought us The Flatshare and The Switch, delivers her most swoon-worthy adventure yet. Swept Away is the kind of romantic comedy that’ll have you laughing, blushing, and desperately wishing you could stay adrift just a little bit longer.

Zeke and Lexi’s one-night stand was supposed to be simple—no strings, no complications, no morning-after awkwardness. But when a foggy mishap leaves them literally lost at sea on Zeke’s father’s untethered houseboat, “simple” goes overboard. With nothing but miles of water in every direction and only each other for company, these two strangers are forced into the most intimate survival situation imaginable.

What follows is equal parts hilarious disaster and tender discovery. As provisions dwindle and the sun beats down, Zeke and Lexi begin to see past their assumptions—and their defenses. O’Leary masterfully weaves humor with heart, creating characters so real you’ll feel the salt spray on your face and the flutter of possibility in your chest.

Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Christina Lauren, this feel-good escape explores friendship, vulnerability, and what happens when you’re forced to drop anchor long enough to let someone in. Whether you’re curled up on a rainy afternoon or lounging by the water, Swept Away is the kind of book that reminds us why we fall in love with stories—and with each other.

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