Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback and audio, including film and TV, in four new titles from bestselling author Kristen Bailey.

The first, Glow Job, publishing in June 2026, is a steamy summer rom-com for anyone who’s ever needed a break from their life or wondered if the holiday magic can survive a flight home.

When struggling restaurateur Ben inherits his uncle’s rustic villa, he’s expecting an Instagram-worthy paradise. What he gets is a pack of feral goats and an elderly neighbour whose pool-cleaning credentials seem a bit sus when he gets out his snorkel. But, persuaded by his sisters to turn the villa into a rustic foodie retreat, Ben throws himself into the challenge, welcoming three women escaping their own life crises: Chloe, an overworked architect who hasn’t taken a holiday in five years; Zara, a frazzled mum who recently threw all of her family’s phones in a pool; and Jess, a new mother drowning in anxiety, body image issues and celery juice. And as they relax into the laidback, rustic vibe at the villa and let Ben pamper them – something he discovers he does well – they start to unwind. Soon Chloe – Ben’s toughest challenge, the least relaxed of the three guests – begins to realise she’s falling for him. But what happens when the retreat ends and real life calls?

Three further rom-coms will be published in October 2026, June 2027 and October 2027.

Bailey says,

“I am thrilled to be continuing my publishing journey with Storm. What I adore about Storm is that every step of the process is collaborative from the concept to the title to the cover, and the final product always feels like a labour of love but something of which I’m immensely proud. A huge thank you to Vicky, Oliver and the whole team for their enthusiasm, support and for championing my writing in such a positive and nurturing way. I can’t wait to bring these new books into the world – there is something to be said for writing about love, joy and laughter. I think we all need a bit more of that, for sure, and I hope I can deliver.”

Blunden says,

“It is a total joy working with Kristen and I cannot stress enough how excited I am to be publishing more of her brilliant, hilarious, relatable and heartwarming books. Kristen has an amazing talent for identifying exactly what women want, in life and from fiction; her readers are going to fall hopelessly in love with Ben in Glow Job and we have such treats in store in her next summer release too, as well as two gorgeously festive Christmas rom-coms to come.”

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