Oar Than Friends

A rivalry ignites passion in a competitive world

Lulu Moore author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Published:14th Mar '24

Should be back in stock very soon

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This captivating tale follows Arthur and Kate as they navigate rivalry and romance during the intense Boat Race. Oar Than Friends is a story of ambition and love.

In Oar Than Friends, the lives of two ambitious students collide during the prestigious Boat Race. Arthur Osbourne-Cloud, a rower for Oxford, has his future seemingly set in stone, following in his father's political footsteps. However, his true passion lies in rowing, and he dreams of Olympic glory. Meanwhile, Kate Astley, an American scholarship student at Cambridge, is determined to pursue a career in medicine while also competing in the same race. Their paths cross, igniting a fierce rivalry that is complicated by their undeniable chemistry.

As Arthur and Kate navigate their aspirations and the expectations placed upon them, they must confront the challenges of their budding relationship. The competition between Oxford and Cambridge adds a layer of tension, testing their commitment to both their dreams and each other. Each character grapples with the pressure to succeed and the fear of losing what they have found in one another. Will their connection survive the intense rivalry, or will they choose their respective paths over love?

Ultimately, Oar Than Friends explores themes of ambition, love, and the sacrifices one must make in the pursuit of their dreams. With engaging characters and a captivating plot, this novel promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, wondering who will ultimately triumph in both the race and their hearts.

"Lulu Moore created a perfect book boyfriend in OAR THAN FRIENDS. Oz is the very definition of boy obsessed and his pursuit of Kate is absolutely delicious! This book is sweet and sexy and I didn't want it to end!" * New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy *
'I could not put this book down' -- Reviewer * Goodreads *
'A breathtakingly unique take on the college rivals and sports romance tropes' -- Reviewer * Goodreads *
'5+ stars!' -- Reviewer * Goodreads *
'This book gives it all, and I'm not ashamed to say, I laughed, I cried, and I may have bit through my lip because of the tension in the end.' -- Reviewer * Goodreads *
'It’s a 5-star read - if I could give more I would' -- Reviewer * Goodreads *

ISBN: 9781405965828

Dimensions: 197mm x 128mm x 27mm

Weight: 298g

432 pages