Lucy likes to have fun. The one-night, no-strings, no-emotions kind. It's safer that way. If she doesn't let anyone get too close then they won't be able to hurt her when they inevitably leave. But lately, this philosophy has left her feeling ... a little empty. Unfulfilled. Lonely. Until one drunken night with the man she least expected changes everything. Now she has a chance for the one thing she thought she'd never have. Will she take it?

Noah's been the outcast, the outsider, for most of his life, desperately seeking acceptance from his wary peers and approval from parents that will never give it. He has to be the best. Always. He has a carefully laid plan for his success ... and it's entirely dependent on maintaining order and routine in every aspect of his life. No surprises - that’s the way he likes it. That is until Lucy's news throws everything into chaos. And it turns out, he wouldn't have it any other way.

Can I be jealous of a literary character, because I am! Another amazing book by Marron Kaye. This book was the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, humour and real emotion. I completely fell in love with Lucy and Noah - where can I find my own Noah?!

I couldn’t get enough of their story, their banter and their emotional and sexual tension that builds throughout the book keeps you reading. When is book 3?!? I need more from this writer!

I thoroughly enjoyed The Beach, it was such a heartwarming story although being a romance newbie the steamy sex scenes were a bit of a shock to the system at first! Having just given birth 4 months ago myself following Lucy and Noah’s pregnancy brought back a lot of fond memories for me which was a lovely bonus. Overall I would recommend The Beach, and will be going back and reading The Clearing!

This was a super cute read. I’m not usually big on pregnancy in books but it worked for this one. I loved seeing glimpses of characters from the first book in this series and enjoyed seeing everything moving forward for everyone. I loved the wooing and while there was some miscommunication which i usually hate it was actually super relatable and worked. Definitely can’t wait to see what happens in the next book.

I wanted more of Noah when he was first introduced in the first book of this series The Clearing. Marron gave him to us in the best way. At the end of the first book Noah is portrayed as a jerk with perfectionist tendencies. Diving deeper into his story you understand why he is the way that he is.

Lucy is outgoing and always up for a goodtime. She doesn’t care what people think of her, well at least that’s what she makes people believe.

After waking up on the beach the morning after Aidan and Piper’s wedding, Lucy realizes she has a decision to make that can change the course of the rest of her life.

Lucy and Noah, who are complete opposites, find themselves spending more and more time together, and realize that maybe they have more in common than they thought.

I love Noah! He is swoony and favorite book boyfriend material for sure. The text exchanges between Noah and Lucy were the cutest and couldn’t have been more perfect. The swearing and the emojis had me giggling. I loved how Marron developed their story. It wasn’t super slow burn or smack you in the face from the very beginning, but it kept me turning the pages late into the night. Anyone would love a man like Noah, his “research” alone just makes my heart flutter with how sweet he really is. I loved the way Lucy was able to help Noah see that he doesn’t always have to be perfect. She’s such a strong woman and I need a friend like her. I mean who doesn’t want a friend who so freely gives all the details, if you know what I mean. The writing was fluid and made for an appealing page turner. The characters were relatable and the side characters were showcased perfectly throughout the book. I’m excited to read what Marron writes next!

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