Book info

• Title Swept Away
• Author Beth O'Leary
• Year 2025
• Genre Romance

Lexi is looking for no-strings-attached fun. Zeke is looking for love. Neither of them were looking for a one-night stand to become their one and only lifeline. But when they wake up after an unforgettable night together, the houseboat they stayed on has been swept out to sea. There's no signal, no steering and no sign of rescue. And as the waves pick up and supplies run low, Zeke and Lexi realise there's much more on the line than their new relationship.

Thoughts

Since loving O’Leary’s debut book Flatshare, I was trying to keep an eye on releases from her but this one passed me by. Rectifying that as soon as I stumbled across it, I read this in super-quick time. It was really good. Although you think the premise is a bit out there for a romance novel, it’s entirely believable and soon sweeps you away just as the title promises. But it’s also fascinating once they get back to civilisation and have to deal with the real world, as well. A good read!

Rating: 4 / 5