He has it all, except the one thing money can’t buy: her heart.
When Cat Keene finds a medical bill with the horrendous words final notice stamped across the front, she learns two things: first, her uncle/the man who raised her is keeping things from her for the first time in her life. Second, they need money—and fast—or they’ll lose the only thing she has left of her parents: the bed & breakfast she runs with him.
Noah Belacourt is a billionaire with a newly acquired anxiety diagnosis and a one-way ticket to Sunset Harbor for the summer, courtesy of his company’s board of directors. Being on the island he grew up on for a forced sabbatical has a major perk when he runs into the girl he’s harbored a crush on since they were teens. She’s still the same old Cat, except now she’s in some major financial trouble. Noah wants to help her, but Cat is stubborn. She holds onto past biases about his family and takes some convincing.
When Cat agrees to work as Noah’s personal assistant for the summer, she doesn’t realize she’s signing up for a lot more than debt relief. Some of her preconceived notions about the Belacourt family begin to feel wrong. Noah proves that not all first impressions are reliable, forcing Cat to face the past—and to hope that things will end up just peachy keen after all.
Because the alternative is losing everything that matters to her, and she is not about to let that happen.
My Review:
The perfect summer escape read…and look at me enjoying a billionaire romance! It’s not my favourite romantic trope but I’m discovering never say never when I find gems like this.
So yes, Noah is a billionaire — born one and will likely die one — there’s just too much money for him to go through in one life time. 🙂 He’s part of a highly public family (I got Kardashian vibes) but he’s not a fan of the limelight and he’s struggling with a personal issue that has him seeking tranquility in the small island town he grew up in…where his teenage crush just happens to still live.
Only Cat is not a fan of all things Belacourt. She has a painful history that has coloured her opinion of the whole clan. Stuck up, holier-than-thou snobs, the lot of them (in her humble opinion.) Cue the enemies to more trope and settle in for a delightfully funny, achingly sweet love story…with just the right amount of heartache and drama to keep things interesting.
Love the way their relationship develops over the course of the summer. Cat is so stubbornly determined to not give an inch and it was fun to watch Noah gradually wear down her defences. Lots of lighthearted moments with some swoony toe-curling ones thrown in! But since they are both struggling with some serious personal and family issues, there’s plenty of scope for depth and character growth which makes the read that much more rewarding.
I listened to the audio edition narrated by Rylie Kuberra and John Rogers. I quite enjoy listening to a dual narration, especially for a rom/com and I feel like they captured the essence of these characters perfectly. Made the comedic parts that much funnier and the serious parts more emotional. Excellent performances that kept me captivated to the very end.
My thanks to the publisher, Dreamscape Media and Net Galley for providing me with an audio edition of this book.
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LOL at you saying, “look at me enjoying a billionaire romance”. I’m not a fan of this trope either, but I’ve read a few I enjoyed too. At least she didn’t use the word billionaire in the title, that’s almost always an turn off for me. This sound cute, love a good beachy keen read. This book is on KU so I’m going to get it. Thanks for the tip. Happy reading weekend!
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Oooh,, yes, when they have billionaire in the title is just…cringey. Mind you I have read a few by Elizabeth Maddrey that have billionaire in the title and I really enjoyed them so…sometimes it pays to push past the ‘ice’ factor. Bwahahaha! Glad to hear you are able to get this book on KU. Happy Reading!
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Thank you for the review on “Beachy Keen”. Definitely sounds like a fun read and one I know I would thoroughly enjoy reading.
Have a fabulous Friday and fun weekend!
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You too, Kay. Hope this book finds it’s way into your library someday. You’d enjoy it. Happy Reading!
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I started reading Summer Ever After, the first book in this series, earlier today. It’s introducing a lot of characters on the island, and it’s a cute romance too. I’ll look forward to reading the next book and the rest of the series for some easy summery reads. Thanks for the review. Sandy
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I had no idea that this was part of a multi-authored series. I didn’t get that feel at all, reading Beachy Keen. Totally worked as a standalone. Happy Reading, Sandy!
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I have seen this series going around and haven’t read any of them (yet!). Fabulous review!! I love when romcoms have dual narrators as well, it makes the experience that much richer! Have a great weekend!
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I just love the cute, colorful cover & the pun-ny title. And the word beachy sounds very enticing just about now! The heat index is only 104°. Only. 🙄 Thanks for the great review, Kav. Sounds like an entertaining read!
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Ugh – we’re in the nineties until the end of next week. I walk super early in the morning to beat the heat (with the coyotes! — I’m in the middle of the city and we’re having an urban coyote problem. My neighbour coyote is going home when I’m going out for my first walk. I swear he nods good morning to me now. Pretty soon we’ll be on a first name basis.) And isn’t that title the cutest?! Happy Reading, Diane!
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NO way!!! Gasp! A coyote?! And you call me brave? I’ve been walking around 7ish to beat the heat, but if there were coyotes hanging around there would be no exchanging pleasantries, I promise you. I walk as slow as a turtle & I sure can’t run so I’d be stuck in my house! Then again a coyote chasing me down might be good PT for me. 😅
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Apparently you only have to worry if they’re roaming in a pack (the city info line says helpfully.) For a lone coyote you’re supposed to make yourself appear bigger, waving your arms etc if they appear interested in you. I figure I could spook an ornery coyote between my walker or my walking poles (depends on the day which I use.) I just worry about cats and wee little dogs. Come to think of it, I haven’t seen my usual cats roaming around…wonder if it’s the heat or…shudder, I don’t want to think about it.
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Ugh, I know what you’re thinking (double shudder). “My” kitty no longer meets me at the corner either. I think the poles or walker would be a great coyote deterrent. I still use my old mop handle (minus the mophead) when walking bc it’s lightweight. I guess my idea of running if I see a vicious animal is a very bad idea. Especially since I can’t run! lol
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I loved this one too! So far the series has been fun and I can’t wait to read the rest!
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I’m the same with the billionaire trope but this sounds good. I respect your view that it was really good. It sounds fun! Thanks!
tam – appletamoATyahooDOTca
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