Business or Pleasure

Published July 4, 2023 (Berkley)

A USA Today bestseller!

A ghostwriter and a struggling actor help each other on the page and in the bedroom in this steamy romantic comedy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Talk.

Chandler Cohen has never felt more like the ghost in "ghostwriter" until she attends a signing for a book she wrote—and the author doesn’t even recognize her. The evening turns more promising when she meets a charming man at the bar and immediately connects with him. But when all their sexual tension culminates in a spectacularly awkward hookup, she decides this is one night better off forgotten.

Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done. Her next project is ghostwriting a memoir for Finn Walsh, a C-list actor best known for playing a lovable nerd on a cult classic werewolf show who now makes a living appearing at fan conventions across the country. But Chandler knows him better from their one-night stand of hilarious mishaps.

Chandler’s determined to keep their partnership as professional as possible, but when she admits to Finn their night together wasn’t as mind-blowing as he thought it was, he’s distraught. He intrigues her enough that they strike a deal: when they’re not working on his book, Chandler will school Finn in the art of satisfaction. As they grow closer both in and out of the bedroom, they must figure out which is more important, business or pleasure—or if there's a way for them to have both.

Praise for Business or Pleasure:

Named a Best Book of 2023 by: The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Kirkus, BookPage, Amazon Books

“Intimate and unflinching. Rachel Lynn Solomon is becoming one of my favorite authors for contemporaries that blend insightful humor with unstinting emotion.” —The New York Times

“It’s a tall order in romance fiction to write one of the most sex positive books to ever hit shelves, but Rachel Lynn Solomon has done just that with Business or Pleasure. There is so much deep care and safety within these pages, a sense of what it takes to be someone’s confidante and someone’s lover. Solomon’s book is bawdy and hilarious, but it’s also extremely emotionally resonant and smart.” —Entertainment Weekly

“Both wisecracking and wise, edgy and vulnerable, Business or Pleasure skillfully balances everything that makes romance great. Simply put, it is an unputdownable, sexy riot! Rachel Lynn Solomon is a romance virtuoso and her readers have the best seats in the house.” —New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren

“Business or Pleasure is a total delight. It’s sexy, smart, and so freaking fun—I couldn’t stop smiling! As always, Rachel’s characters are rendered with tremendous love and care. You will fall hard for Chandler and Finn.”—Carley Fortune, New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After

“Business or Pleasure is an absolute pleasure, full stop. This funny, delightful book will pull you in from the first page—a big-hearted celebration of sex, consent, and love. Rachel Lynn Solomon knows exactly how to crank up the heat, and the chemistry between Chandler and Finn is hot hot hot. Solomon's voice shines in this sex-positive rom-com.” —Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask

“Rachel Lynn Solomon is an auto-buy author for me, and Business or Pleasure might be her best yet! Chandler and Finn's story is so vulnerable and hot, and the way Solomon weaves serious, important topics throughout a warm and engaging romance is truly masterful.” —Alicia Thompson, bestselling author of With Love, From Cold World

“I loved Business or Pleasure! I'm so glad a book like this exists—a kind, gentle, honest depiction of what we invest in and get out of connection with another person. Only Rachel Lynn Solomon could make a story about giving sex lessons to a celebrity feel this grounded and realistic. Chandler and Finn are equal parts smart and funny, charming and generous, thoughtful and endearing. Rachel takes the kind of risks that make romance as a genre so special and rewarding to read.” —Rosie Danan, author of The Roommate

“Rachel Lynn Solomon has a gift for looking directly into my soul and somehow giving me exactly the book I needed. Business or Pleasure is a perfect encapsulation of everything I love about Solomon’s writing: depth, vulnerability, and thoughtfulness, topped off with laugh-out-loud banter and smoking hot (and in this case, hard-won) chemistry.” —Ava Wilder, author of How to Fake it in Hollywood

★ “Solomon consistently balances spicy and sweet, making her romance novels a sure bet for a good read. A must-read modern romance that emphasizes silliness and sexiness in equal parts. Solomon’s best yet.” —Kirkus, starred review

★ “Solomon delights with this hot and heartfelt rom-com. While it’s no surprise that Finn and Chandler get a happy ending, Solomon fills the journey there with clever twists and turns and supportive, realistically drawn family and friends, who offer advice and encouragement along the way. This is a joy.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ “Solomon dives wholeheartedly into the messiness of life and emerges with a beautiful, moving, truly romantic story about characters readers will appreciate and understand on a deep level.” —BookPage, starred review

Business or Pleasure will be published in the following territories:

United States/Canada - Penguin Random House/Berkley
United Kingdom - Penguin UK/Michael Joseph
Netherlands - Luitingh-Sijthoff
Brazil - Record
Spain and Latin America - Urano/Titania
Finland - Tammi
Denmark - Palatium
Portugal - coming soon
Turkey - coming soon

Netherlands

Brazil