The Hotel by the Sea

A Romance Novel by Julie Caplin

Book 13 of the Romantic Escapes Series

Subgenres & Tropes:

Vacation Romance,
Portugal,
Workplace Romance,
Enemies to Lovers,
Family Business

Published April 23, 2026

Length 337 pages

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Romances set in sun-soaked Portugal with family-run hotels
Banter-filled opposites attract stories with emotional depth
Characters rebuilding after heartbreak in gorgeous coastal settings

Publisher Description

Pack your bags and get ready to fall in love with The Hotel by the Sea—your next romantic getaway awaits!

Rebecca needs to escape. After making a complete fool of herself watching the man she's secretly loved for years run off with someone else—she jumps at a temporary job at the family-run Quinta do Mar hotel. Sun, sea, and a fresh start sound perfect.

What she doesn't expect is Felipe Rebelo. Charming, infuriatingly confident, and always ready with a flirty quip, Felipe seems to have life sorted. But beneath his carefree exterior lies a man carrying the weight of his entire family. The last thing he needs is another responsibility. Especially one who challenges him at every turn, makes him laugh, and is dangerously easy to fall for…

Escape to Portugal's stunning Algarve coast in this uplifting summer romance about finding yourself, choosing happiness, and discovering that love isn't about being needed—it's about being seen.

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