The Launch Date

Paperback Published on: 13/02/2025
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Synopsis

Curl up and enjoy this second chance office romance with a fake dating twist, perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Christina Lauren.

'A witty, sparkly, and hilarious book' Lizzy Dent, author of The Summer Job
'The Launch Date
is what rom-com dreams are made of!' - Katie Holt, author of Not in My Book
'Witty, banter-filled . . . a workplace romance perfect for weekend bingeing!' Nadia El-Fassi, author of Best Hex Ever

To get her dream job, she’ll have to date her worst nightmare . . .

Grace Hastings is in a rut. Her career is stagnating, her boss is a leech, and she feels like a fraud working for Fate, a dating app whose ethos she no longer believes in. And don’t even get her started on the state of her love life.

So when the company’s CEO offers her an opportunity for a big promotion and the chance to work on the launch of a dating app that she actually cares about, Grace can’t believe her luck.

That is, until she discovers that she must test drive a series of ‘first dates’ with her competition for the job: notorious socialite playboy and Grace’s biggest work rival, Eric Bancroft.

But Grace refuses to give up her dream job because of a man. And besides, how romantic can a handful of fake dates with your biggest rival really be?

There’s absolutely no way it’s an office romance waiting to happen.

Readers LOVE The Launch Date
'A sharp, witty rom-com . . . laugh out loud and deeply satisfying' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I read this in one sitting and genuinely enjoyed every second' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Filled with witty banter and delicious tension' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'You won't want to miss this delightful, fun and heart-felt rom-com, full of witty banter and off-the-charts chemistry!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781804994146
  • Number of pages: 400
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 25 mm
  • Weight: 278g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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The Launch Date
Loved this…..
“The Launch Date” is a fabulously entertaining, work-place based romance by debut author Annabelle Slator. This book really made me smile. A traditional ‘... READ MORE
A Mother’s Musings
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Launch Date
Fantastic debut!
Grace is stuck in a dead-end job at a dating app, freshly dumped, and feeling like a total fraud when it comes to love. When her CEO offers her a shot at a... READ MORE
Harps
The Launch Date
Very Exciting Debut Author & Romance Story
"I am enough. I belong here." Yes. Yes. And I hope Slator is already writing a new book. Sometimes when I love the premise of a romance story, I worr... READ MORE
Devon @dee_tbr
The Launch Date
While the pacing was slow at times I really loved the final third of the story, and while not perfect, this was a sound debut. I'd happily read more from this author.
REVIEW cw: misogyny, mentions of childhood bullying, workplace bullying, parental abandonment, cheating, and depression. Mentions of parental infidelity ... READ MORE
AlisAdventuresInLiterature
The Launch Date
A refreshing take on a workplace romance
Content warning: toxic previous relationship, mentioning of past cheating, predatory behaviour in the workplace, workplace bullying, misogyny, injury, chil... READ MORE
Rochelle Ellis
The Launch Date
A brilliant, witty debut
A fun, witty and sharp workplace romcom. I ate this up. The 10/10 smut is the result of a delicious slowburn. Will recommend to everyone who will listen
CHLOE FORD
The Launch Date
An utterly charming British rom com that left a smile on my face after I finished.
What an utterly fantastic debut. ‘The Launch Date’ is such a gem that will be a book that will be a comfort re-read in the years to come. It was beautifull... READ MORE
Natalie
The Launch Date
Fantastic Debut
This is a fantastic friends to enemies to lovers, workplace romance debut, which follows the story of Grace and Eric. Grace has spent years trying to pr... READ MORE
Laura Wright