The Boyfriend Clause

Name: The Boyfriend Clause
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ISBN: 9781923058767

Bridie Blake

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03 March 2026

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Romance; Australian Author Romance; Contemporary Romance; Holiday Romance

A sparkling fake-dating, one-bed, enemies-to-lovers Australian debut-hits all the commercial romcom notes with plenty of heart and a sense of fun!

'A big-hearted romantic romp full of feeling, family and fun.' Jodi McAlister

Sabrina's new Melbourne cafe, her lifelong dream, is struggling-despite her exceptional baked goods and fabulous coffee.

Her love life isn't faring much better-she just keeps dating the wrong kind of guy. But the boyfriend clause in her loan agreement requires her to be in a committed relationship or pay back the loan in its entirety.

That would mean losing the cafe.

What could be worse? Making up a fake boyfriend, and accidentally giving him the name of the rude and brooding famous writer in her apartment block, the one she wildly insulted when he moved in-that's what!

And when that leads to the rude and brooding writer joining her rambunctious family on a trip to England and a charade of perfect romance, Sabrina finds herself navigating a whirlwind of contradictory emotions. Including an unignorable awareness of just how infuriatingly hot the insufferable writer is.

But as the boundaries blur, one question looms large- what, or who, is he writing about?

The Boyfriend Clause is everything you could ask for in a contemporary romance- a totally relatable heroine, a steamy love interest, an offbeat family holiday, delicious pastries and just enough spice to set your heart on fire.

Praise:

'Absolutely loved this - will be so keen for this author's next book.' 1girl2manybooks

'Plenty of banters, loveable quirky family members, a good dose of humour.' Novel Feelings

'If you like your romance with genuine laughs then this one is for you...a terrific rom com to escape the modern world.' Laurie Bell

'Blake had me laughing out loud... Sweet and funny with just a sprinkle of spice, The Boyfriend Clause is a real treat for romance readers.' Book'd Out

By: Bridie Blake
Imprint: Text Publishing Company
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 158mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 404g
ISBN: 9781923058767
ISBN 10: 1923058762
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 03 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bridie Blake is a Melbourne writer. The Boyfriend Clause is her first novel.

Reviews for The Boyfriend Clause

‘A big-hearted romantic romp full of feeling, family and fun, The Boyfriend Clause is a book for everyone with a parent who's a little too well-intentioned.’ * Jodi McAlister *