How Can I Resist You?

A hilarious summer romance for fans of Emily Henry, Elena Armas and Ali Hazelwood! Vidya isn’t in Waterloo Bay for a holiday. Officially, she’s visiting the beautiful, quirky seaside town for work – but unofficially, she’s on a mission. One of her colleagues hooked up with her sister at a party, and as the sensible one in the family, it’s her job to find out who.

But there’s a catch: all she has to go on is a vague description of a shoulder tattoo.

Vidya has just two weeks to glimpse her colleagues shirtless without getting fired, but crazy hotel guests, malicious seagulls and her pesky day job keep getting in the way.

And then there’s Leo, the most frustrating, patronising, handsome man she’s ever met…

Tropes:

Cinderella's slipper

Cinnamon roll love interest

Forced proximity

Office romance

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Release date

Audiobook: 6 November 2025