Erica George
Witty in Pink
Keep your friends close. Keep your nemesis closer.
After nearly five years of avoiding him, Briggs Goswick may have appeared at my feet on horseback like a handsome white knight but, in fact, he is a certified man-child.
Briggs may be many things―a society darling (annoying), attractive (so unfair), and heir to an elite family (helpful)―but after humiliating me at a ball several years ago, he is primarily my archnemesis.
His presence has made this summer go from bad to…complicated. I have the weight of saving my family’s name and finances solely on my shoulders, while I endure an endless parade of dreary balls and insufferable suitors to make a favorable match. But I have another idea―a business venture―to save my family. All I need are investors.
And as for Briggs? He’s hiding a secret as well: he’s flat broke.
Now the person I loathe the most in this world is just as trapped as I am―both penniless and our households depending on us to save them. And I think I know how. All I have to do is play nice with the very devil I’ve sworn to hate…
His society connections can boost me from near obscurity to help me win over investors for my business. And perhaps I can help him woo an aloof heiress with deep pockets. It’s a long shot. It might even work…but do I want it to?
PUBLISHER AND ACCOLADES
Entangled Teen, August 2024
- Girls’ Life Magazine (30th Anniversary Ed) Book Recommendations
- Fated Mates Podcast Summer 2024 Reading list
- The Nerd Daily featured excerpt
“Great pining, bubbly dialogue, and palpable chemistry….A satisfying period romance that’s sure to delight.”
―Kirkus
“A great YA romantic Regency comedy that is prime enemies-to-lovers […] Antics and fun ensue, and of course, the two fight their feelings for each other. It’s a slow-burn, but one readers will love following.”
―School Library Journal
“A delightful character-driven Regency with a beekeeping heroine and a lovable rogue of a hero […] If you’re looking for a historical romance for the younger people in your life (or for yourself!) this one’s for you!”
―Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series
“I’m officially saying it, Move over Jane Austen! Erica George has created a tour de force historical romance full of everything you could ever want: a fierce heroine, misunderstood love interests, epic back-and-forths, the list goes on and on! I’m positively buzzing after reading WITTY IN PINK!”
―Jason June, New York Times bestselling author
“Witty in Pink is charming, romantic, and absolutely delightful. Featuring a lovable cast of characters and two flawed-but-perfect-for-each-other leads, this book is fresh, modern, and totally fun—a perfect summer read.”
―Martha Waters, author of the Regency Vows series
“A charming love story that sparkles with wit and warmth on every page. The banter was a delight, the characters so endearing, and the prose perfect. WITTY IN PINK is as funny as it is entertaining—the buzzing romance we all need this summer!”
―Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau, author of Kisses and Croissants
“Witty in Pink is indeed witty: a fun, voicey Regency romance with all the banter and swoony kisses you could wish. But the story also packs a powerful emotional punch, asking thought-provoking questions about love and loyalty and how to reconcile one’s own dreams with the needs of those you love.”
―Rosalyn Eves, author of the Unexpected Seasons series
SUBSIDIARY RIGHTS
Audio
- Tantor
Foreign
- Australian English: Hachette
- Brazilian Portuguese: Ciranda Publishing
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Czech: Euromedia
- French: Casterman (preempt)
- German: Goldman
- New Zealand English: Hachette
- UK English: Hachette
The Edge of Summer
Fans of Sarah Dessen and Morgan Matson will be swept away by this big-hearted novel about one girl navigating first loss and first love during her summer on Cape Cod.
Saving the whales has been Coriander Cabot and her best friend Ella’s dream since elementary school. But when tragedy strikes, Cor is left to complete the list of things they wanted to accomplish before college alone, including a marine biology internship on Cape Cod. Cor’s summer of healing and new beginnings turns complicated when she meets Mannix, a local lifeguard who completely takes her breath away. But she knows whatever she has with Mannix might not last, and that her focus should be on rescuing the humpback whales from entanglement. As the tide changes, Cor finds herself distracted and struggling with her priorities. Can she follow her heart and keep her promise to the whales and her best friend?
PUBLISHER AND ACCOLADES
Little, Brown BFYR/Poppy, June 2022
“The narrative’s strong ecological message and George’s (Words Composed of Sea and Sky) expertly drawn seaside setting make for a pensive summer romance.”
―Publishers Weekly
“Reading The Edge of Summer feels like spreading your arms wide and letting the summer sun warm your face and the wind off the ocean almost lift you off the ground. A gorgeous, evocative story of love, friendship, new beginnings, and navigating the valley of grief.”
―Jeff Zentner, Morris Award-winning author of The Serpent King and In the Wild Light
“The feeling of summer transformed into a heartwarming book that is a love letter to Cape Cod, whales, and the beauty of life.”
―Crystal Maldonado, author of No Filter and Other Lies and Fat Chance, Charlie Vega
“A heartfelt story that demonstrates the power kindness and acceptance can have on a person….This is a great beachy YA romance that is perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han.”
―School Library Journal
SUBSIDIARY RIGHTS
Audio
- Tantor Audio
Words Composed of Sea and Sky
This modern summer romance set on Cape Cod features two young adult poets divided by centuries.
Michaela Dunn, living on present day Cape Cod, dreams of getting into an art school, something her family just doesn’t understand. When her stepfather refuses to fund a trip for a poetry workshop, Michaela finds the answer in a local contest searching for a poet to write the dedication plaque for a statue honoring Captain Benjamin Churchill, a whaler who died at sea 100 years ago.
She struggles to understand why her town venerates Churchill, an almost mythical figure whose name adorns the school team and various tourist traps. When she discovers the 1862 diary of Leta Townsend, however, she gets a glimpse of Churchill that she didn’t quite anticipate. In 1862, Leta Townsend writes poetry under the name Benjamin Churchill, a boy who left for sea to hunt whales. Leta is astonished when Captain Churchill returns after his rumored death. She quickly falls for him. But is she falling for the actual captain or the boy she constructed in her imagination?
PUBLISHER AND ACCOLADES
Running Press Kids, May 2021
“A beautiful story about love and making your voice heard.”
—School Library Journal
“There are two plucky heroines and four handsome hunks in this sweeping romance—and the author successfully juggles them all. The narrative effectively balances big, swoonworthy moments against smart character work.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Readers will enjoy the gentle humor and the romance.”
―Booklist
“Past and present are beautifully interwoven in an evocative story about claiming one’s voice.”
—Joy McCullough, author of Blood Water Paint
“In two parallel timelines featuring equally delightful characters, Erica George thoroughly immerses the reader in the small town atmosphere and seaswept shores of Cape Cod, where passions swell and break like the rising of the Atlantic tide. Much like a buttery lobster roll on a warm summer’s day, this tenderhearted debut was pure enjoyment from start to finish!”
—Jennieke Cohen, author of Dangerous Alliance and My Fine Fellow
“Past and present narratives collide in this charming, romantic, and beautifully atmospheric debut. A delight.”
—Nora Shalaway Carpenter, author of The Edge of Anything and Rural Voices
“Lyrical and moving, Words Composed of Sea and Sky weaves past and present into an emotional and atmospheric tale of love, family, and courage that refuses to be put down. An incredible debut!”
—Rachel Bateman, author of Someone Else’s Summer
SUBSIDIARY RIGHTS
Audio
- Tantor Audio