'A lovely, sunshiney story, bursting with wit and joy' – MILLY JOHNSON 'Has the Bella Osborne hallmark combination of wit, wonderful characters and meaningful conflicts ... a fantastic read' – SUE MOORCROFT PART 1 of the new summery rom com from Bella Osborne, full of laughter, love and life's twists and turns! One ambitious businesswoman. One irresponsible heir. A deal that will turn both their lives upside down... To grow her craft business, Nancy is in desperate need of two things: help and money. So when a potential investor she's looking to impress recommends an assistant, she jumps at the chance to secure both. Freddy Astley-Davenport is a notorious playboy with zero work experience. He's poised to inherit his family's estate in sunny Seashell Bay – but only if he can hold down a job for six months first. His plan is to take the assistant role in name only, then do the least work he possibly can. Nancy has other ideas, though, and the pair butt heads from day one. However, as they argue, sparks begin to fly, and they soon discover exactly why opposites attract... An absolutely escapist, funny, feel-good summer romance. Fans of Cathy Bramley, Katie Fforde and Milly Johnson will adore Bella Osborne. Readers can't get enough of Part One of An Invitation to Seashell Bay: 'Where is part two? I need it NOW! A brilliant start with loveable characters.' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I adore Bella Osborne's books and this one is certainly off to a promising start! I'm really looking forward to part two and finding out what happens next.' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Great characters; loving Freddy (even though I shouldn't), Alice is sweet, Nancy seems hardworking and desperate for success, so looking forward to seeing what happens next. I feel we are eased in gently but are soon swept up with what is happening. Eager for more!' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute joy to read, a hug in a book laced with humour ... desperate to see how the story progresses.'NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I love a Bella Osborne novel – you know you're guaranteed a great plot and wonderful likeable characters, and An Invitation to Seashell Bay: Part 1 is no exception.'NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A contemporary romance novel perfect to pack in your suitcase'My Weekly ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐