The Friendship Fling

”[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.” - Booklist

“The Friendship Fling is 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.” - Book CLB

“Charming from start to finish, The Friendship Fling is the perfect summer read.” - Hannah Bonam-Young, USA Today Bestselling Author of Out on a Limb

“The Friendship Fling is 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!” - Emily Stone, bestselling author of Always, in December and A Winter Wish

“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!” - Lucy Jane Wood, internationally bestselling author of Rewitched

“Feisty, undeniable chemistry; flirty banter; heart-wrenching emotion; a wild bucket-list adventure wrapped in razor-sharp wit–The Friendship Fling has 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!” - Meg Jones, author of Clean Point

“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.” - Elliot Fletcher, author of Whiskey Business

“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 The Friendship Fling on your summer bucket list right now!” - Annabelle Slator, author of The Launch Date

Georgia Stone is the author of The Friendship Fling. She writes love stories that she hopes make people laugh out loud and clutch at their hearts in equal measure. When she’s not reading or writing, you can usually find her trying out DIY projects in her ridiculously colorful flat, spending far too much time feeding The Algorithm, or acting unhinged at gigs with her friends.

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