{"title":"Holly McCulloch","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnveiling the charming world of romance with a contemporary twist, Holly McCulloch crafts stories that resonate with heart and humour. Known for her keen eye on life's awkward yet amusing moments, her works effortlessly capture the imaginative and often unpredictable sides of modern love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of McCulloch's standout books, \u003cem\u003eThe Ick\u003c\/em\u003e, is a delightful exploration into the realities and quirks of romantic relationships. Filled with relatable scenarios and endearing characters, this novel captures the delicate balance between attraction and that inexplicable feeling when things just don’t quite click.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHolly McCulloch’s storytelling is perfect for those who seek a refreshing take on romance—filled with wit, warmth, and wisdom. 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Suddenly, she's painfully aware of his giant backpack that makes him look like a turtle, his colourful socks, and his hair that's just a bit too floppy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGem, who collects icks like others collect loyalty points, is adamant that the phenomenon is her instinct kicking in, but her housemate and best friend Shanti disagrees, and challenges Gem to take part in a study for her psychology course: \u003ci\u003eIs intuition real?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGem eventually decides to take part, but doing so means she has to break all her own rules. She sees Atlas for a second date, a third, and even a fourth, until she starts losing count. It's all for research purposes, of course - but what if the impossible happens and Gem falls for Atlas? And if he finds out she's being paid to date him, will he ever forgive her?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForced-proximity meets enemies-to-lovers in this spicy, swoon-worthy and totally hilarious romantic comedy. Fans of Emily Henry, Ali Hazlewood and Mhairi McFarlane won't be able to put this sizzling romance down.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Holly has \u003cstrong\u003eperfected the art of comedy writing'\u003c\/strong\u003e Sophie Cousens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Holly is the queen of the clever feel-good read - \u003cstrong\u003ehilarious, heart-warming and real\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003echaracters you'll fall in love\u003c\/strong\u003e with and be thinking about long after you finish the final page' Lucy Foley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'The perfect subject: icks are \u003cstrong\u003ehilarious\u003c\/strong\u003e and Holly has managed to weave them into a \u003cstrong\u003egorgeous, heartfelt and sexy\u003c\/strong\u003e story' Abigail Mann\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eHilarious and charming\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Ick\u003c\/i\u003e explores what happens when an immoveable avoidant-attachment meets an unstoppable hunk. 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