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