{"product_id":"the-friendship-fling-a-novel-isbn-9780063434790","title":"The Friendship Fling: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The Friendship Fling \u003c\/i\u003eis fun, feisty, and sexy! The characters have such brilliant chemistry, and it’s the perfect escapist novel to curl up with.”—Emily Stone, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAlways, in December \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Winter Wish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eCharming from start to finish, \u003ci\u003eThe Friendship Fling \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect summer read.\" —Hannah Bonam-Young, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOut on a Limb\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this delightfully charming and heartfelt debut love story, two lonely and wildly different strangers embark on a short-term friendship over one London summer—only to discover they may be something more by the time the season ends.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo one would ever call Ava Monroe a people person, which isn’t ideal for a barista in a busy London coffee shop. She’s sarcastic, blunt, and set in her ways, with a rule that her relationships are to be strictly no-strings-attached. But now, rather inconveniently, her best friend, Josie, is about to leave for several months, and she's pushing Ava to get out of her comfort zone and meet new people—though Ava's really not keen to shake up her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen the interminably cheerful and undeniably gorgeous Finn O’Callaghan rolls into her coffee shop with an unusual proposal: a strictly friends-only summer fling. Finn needs a local to help him complete his London bucket list before he moves away, and Ava needs to reassure Josie—and maybe herself—that she won't be lonely. Besides, it’s only for a few months: What's the worst that could happen?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore long, their mismatched friendship of convenience becomes more tolerable than Ava expected. As they work their way through Finn’s list around the sun-drenched city, from rooftops and floating bars to nights at the museum, their adventures—and Finn’s company—start to feel . . . \u003ci\u003enice\u003c\/i\u003e. Incredibly, terrifyingly, dangerously \u003ci\u003enice\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStill, rules are rules—and Ava's not one to make exceptions. As the days get shorter and Finn’s departure gets closer, Ava is surprised to find herself soaking up every moment, wishing they had more time together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut that’s the thing about summer: it always ends. Right?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"[A] sharp-witted gender reversal of the grumpy\/sunshine trope...Stone's novel comes out of the gate with snappy dialogue, incredible banter, and characters that feel both real and relatable in many ways. Fans of Ali Hazelwood, friends-to-lovers, and slow burn romances will adore both of the main characters and be immediately drawn into the story of their growing friendship.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Friendship Fling \u003c\/em\u003eis not merely a breezy romantic escape--it's a tender, wryly observed, and emotionally layered exploration of what happens when two unlikely people agree to let each other in, just a little over one summer. This grumpy-sunshine, friends-to-lovers romance delivers a character-driven narrative that sparkles with quick wit and simmers with slow-burning tension. For readers who crave emotional realism wrapped in banter and set against the timeless appeal of a London summer, Georgia Stone's debut is a must-read.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBook CLB\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Charming from start to finish, \u003cem\u003eThe Friendship Fling\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect summer read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHannah Bonam-Young, USA Today Bestselling Author of Out on a Limb\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Friendship Fling \u003c\/em\u003eis fun, feisty, and sexy—I really loved it! The characters have such brilliant chemistry, and it’s the perfect escapist novel to curl up with. I’m excited to see what Georgia Stone does next!”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmily Stone, bestselling author of Always, in December and A Winter Wish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Summery sweet and the ultimate slow-burn celebration of love in London, with actual laugh-out-loud snark. Ava and Finn are my new favorite black cat\/golden retriever pairing, and I couldn’t get enough of their chemistry!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLucy Jane Wood, internationally bestselling author of Rewitched\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Feisty, undeniable chemistry; flirty banter; heart-wrenching emotion; a wild bucket-list adventure wrapped in razor-sharp wit—\u003cem\u003eThe Friendship Fling \u003c\/em\u003ehas it all, and getting lost in London with Ava and Finn is the most fun you’ll have in a book! The novel is an all-consuming delight that pulled me in completely with its sharp, vibrant world and even sharper-tongued characters. Georgia Stone is the next big thing in romance—mark my words!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeg Jones, author of Clean Point\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"I absolutely devoured this book! Georgia Stone has served up romcom that’s tender, laugh-out-loud, sexy, and achingly romantic. A grumpy heroine that you can’t help but root for from the very first page and the softest, glasses-wearing love interest. I’ll be dreaming of this book all summer long.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElliot Fletcher, author of Whiskey Business\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is the slow-burn rom-com of my dreams! Georgia Stone deftly weaves together charm, flirty banter and sarcasm from the very first page. I loved every second of this gorgeous debut! Put \u003cem\u003eThe Friendship Fling\u003c\/em\u003e on your summer bucket list right now!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnnabelle Slator, author of The Launch Date\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588056690917,"sku":"NP9780063434790","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063434790.jpg?v=1773961316","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-friendship-fling-a-novel-isbn-9780063434790","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}