'Beth O'Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book' Emily Henry

Two sworn enemies. One failing hotel. Love is the last thing they need . . .

It's Christmas at the Forest Manor Hotel, where the staff and guests are one happy family. Except for Izzy and Lucas - bitter rivals banned from working the same shift, for everyone's sake.

After struggling for years, the hotel may soon have to close its doors forever. But when Izzy returns a guest's lost wedding ring, the reward convinces management this might fix everything. With four rings still sitting in lost property, Izzy and Lucas are forced to work together to try to save the day.

But as their rivalry becomes something much more complicated, Izzy and Lucas start to wonder if there's more at stake here than the hotel's future . . .

Praise for The Wake-Up Call

'Magical' Lindsey Kelk

'Another wonderful read by Beth O'Leary' 5* reader review

'Heart-warming, touching, sharp and sexy' Lia Louis

'The best book ever' 5* reader review

'Gorgeous, evocative' Carley Fortune

'A perfect rom-com' 5* reader review

'Bursts with Beth's signature heart, wit, and charm' Amy Lea

'A warm, cosy love story' 5* reader review

'This is not just a great rom com, this is a Beth O'Leary rom com' Gillian McAllister

'Beautiful from start to finish' 5* reader review

'An utterly delicious read' Louise O'Neill

'I absolutely loved this' 5* reader review

'Playful, warm, uplifting and so very satisfying' Caroline Hulse

'Beth O'Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book' Emily Henry

Two sworn enemies. A failing hotel. One chance to save the season...

It's the busiest season of the year, and Forest Manor Hotel is quite literally falling apart. So when Izzy and Lucas are given the same shift on the hotel's front desk, they have no choice but to put their differences aside and see it through.

The hotel won't stay afloat beyond Christmas without some sort of miracle. But when Izzy returns a guest's lost wedding ring, the reward convinces management that this might be the way to fix everything. With four rings still sitting in lost property, the race is on for Izzy and Lucas to save their beloved hotel - and their jobs.

As their bitter rivalry turns into something much more complicated, Izzy and Lucas begin to wonder if there's more at stake here than the hotel's future. Can the two of them make it through the season with their hearts intact?


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