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Swept Away

By: Beth O'Leary
Narrated by: Connor Swindells, Rebekah Hinds
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*THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*

Lost at sea . . . with your one-night stand

'An adventure-packed love story and a romance unlike anything I've read before' Stylist
'Feels like a brand new version of romance . . . I drowned happily in this book' Jodi Picoult
'A heartfelt must-read to add to your list this summer' Heat
'I adored it, it was so romantic' Marian Keyes

Lexi is looking for no-strings-attached fun with a stranger. She deserves one night for herself, doesn't she?

Zeke is looking for love. But for one night with a woman like Lexi, he'll break his rules . . .

Sparks fly at the pub, one passionate kiss leads to another and they end up stumbling home to the marina together.

The next morning, hungover and shaken by an amazing night together, Lexi is more than ready for Zeke to leave. There's just one small problem . . . the houseboat they stayed on has been swept out to sea.

As their supplies start to run dangerously low, and the waves pick up, Zeke and Lexi soon realise there's much more on the line than their new relationship.

How long can they really survive on a drifting houseboat in the North Sea? Will search and rescue find them? And who will they be if they both make it back to dry land?

Swept Away is the epic new romance from the million-copy bestselling author of The Flatshare and The No-Show about your one-night stand becoming your one and only lifeline.


'My book of the year, my book of the decade. The best romcom I have ever read' Gillian McAllister

'Completely original, so romantic, funny, fresh and deeply heartfelt' Lindsey Kelk

'This love story will capture you hook, line and sinker' Lucy Clarke

'My new favourite Beth O'Leary' Paige Toon

'No words. I'm speechless' Lizzie Damilola Blackburn

'What a concept, what a novel! I absolutely raced through this bold and beautiful story' Lia Louis

'Perfect for fans of Emily Henry' Sarah Morgan

'An epic love story. Original, sweet and charming' Louise O'Neill

The Flatshare was a Sunday Times bestseller in April 2019
The No-Show was a Sunday Times bestseller in April 2022

©2025 Beth O'Leary (P)2025 Quercus Editions Limited Contemporary Romantic Comedy Funny Heartfelt
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so many twists and turns along story, a well written beautiful story hope theres a folll up

love

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This is one that once you start, you can’t stop listening. Such a great story which captivates you right from the start, such great characters too. I wish the end part was longer but only because I did not want the story to end and I wanted to find out what else happened. This was the first book that I had read from this author and it’s one of the best stories that I have listened to. Off to search for another book from this author now.

Captivating

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What a story. Lexi and Zeke are sensational and worth listening to over and over again.

Beth does it again!

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Fabulous read with so many emotions… loved listening each morning on my morning walks. When’s the movie?

Development of characters

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I absolutely loved this book. I felt like I was on the boat with them and shared all their highs and lows. The narrators were brilliant too.

Wow - a romcom with a difference

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I loved the way this unfolded and ramped up the excitement and twists and turns on every page . I've listened through twice in a row and am finding it hard to find something as exciting as this !

so refreshingly original and gripping

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I was 'swept away' listeneing to this book. The adventure, the charachers, their self discovery, their internal monologue, the utter sweetness and love was such a suprise, I couldn't stop listening. I felt their fear, their joy their relief, and didn't see the wee twist at the end coming. I lived and loved every moment of this book. Both narrators were great and brought the characters and story to life, I did have to ignore the swallowing and mouth noises from the male narrator though ;) Highly recommended.

What a lovely suprise

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This is my first full audiobook and I’m glad it was. Incredible reading, the story unfolding was incredible and so honest.

Amazing story, heartfelt and full of emotion

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A lovely story and an interesting listen but although there are points of humour in the story it is definitely more of a drama than comedy or light romance novel.

Good story but a bit more serious than thought

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The ultimate combination of quirkiness, adventure, romance and all the feel good feels! I know this is a book I’ll listen to again and again.

Wow!!

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