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Published 6 October 2026
ISBN 9781923670006
Format Trade Paperback
Extent 384pp
AU Price $34.99
NZ Price $40.00

People Skills

The Devil Wears Prada meets Emily Henry in this irresistible new rom-com



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From the acclaimed author of The Wedding Forecast, loved by Shameless Book Club, comes a slow-burn, forced-proximity romance about a PA falling for her boss’s son.

Thirty-year-old Charlotte is working hard to reinvent herself since her career as a book editor went up in flames. She’s moved to a coastal town and landed a new job as a personal assistant to well-known media personality Hillary Hobbs. Hillary is launching a writers festival, and Charlotte is determined to prove herself capable of every task.

When Hillary’s son Xavier arrives in town, Charlotte has a new problem to solve. A one-time bestselling author, Xavier hasn’t written a word for years and now he’s broken up with his girlfriend and has nowhere to live.

Charlotte finds herself not only offering Xavier her spare room, but also promising Hillary she’ll get his life back on track.

But as Charlotte and Xavier spend more time together, an undeniable attraction develops, complicating everything...

PRAISE:

‘So addictive, so warm and funny, so delightful—I missed People Skills when I was away from it!’ Jessica Stanley, author of Consider Yourself Kissed

‘A delight...A must-read for your next beach trip!’ Shameless Book Club on The Wedding Forecast

The Wedding Forecast is the definition of feel-good fiction. A romantic delight from cover to cover.’ Rachael Johns on The Wedding Forecast

Published 6 October 2026
ISBN 9781923670006
Format Trade Paperback
Extent 384pp
AU Price $34.99
NZ Price $40.00

About the author

Nina Kenwood

Nina Kenwood won the Text Prize for her debut YA novel, It Sounded Better in My Head, which went on to be published in six languages, was a finalist for the American Library Association’s William C Morris Award, as well as being shortlisted for several Australian awards. Her second book, Unnecessary Drama, continued her success both in Australia and overseas. The Wedding Forecast is Nina’s first novel for adults.

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