{"product_id":"9781408748855","title":"The Ick","description":"Author: Holly McCulloch\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781408748855\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Quercus Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 04 Mar 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 368 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Absolutely loved this book!'\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026amp;#11088\u0026amp;#11088\u0026amp;#11088\u0026amp;#11088\u0026amp;#11088\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'You keep saying \"just one more chapter\"' \u003c\/b\u003e\u0026amp;#11088\u0026amp;#11088\u0026amp;#11088\u0026amp;#11088\u0026amp;#11088\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Hilarious\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eI laughed so much' \u003c\/b\u003e\u0026amp;#11088\u0026amp;#11088\u0026amp;#11088\u0026amp;#11088\u0026amp;#11088\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I raced through this funny story. It romps along'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSix foot two with blue eyes \u003c\/b\u003e?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimples and strong arms \u003c\/b\u003e?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGiant turtle backpack \u003c\/b\u003e?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGem's date is looking promising. Atlas is 6'2, with blue eyes, dimples and strong hands that look like they would be at home wielding an axe. But when he says he eats soup for lunch, Gem is immediately hit with the ick. 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\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\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Holly has \u003cb\u003eperfected the art of comedy \u003c\/b\u003ewriting' \u003cb\u003eSophie Cousens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Holly is the queen of the clever feel-good read - \u003cb\u003ehilarious, heart-warming and real\u003c\/b\u003e, with \u003cb\u003echaracters you'll fall in love\u003c\/b\u003e with and be thinking about long after you finish the final page' \u003cb\u003eLucy Foley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'The perfect subject: icks are \u003cb\u003ehilarious\u003c\/b\u003e and Holly has managed to weave them into a \u003cb\u003egorgeous, heartfelt and sexy\u003c\/b\u003e story' \u003cb\u003eAbigail Mann\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eHilarious and charming\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Ick\u003c\/i\u003e explores what happens when an immoveable avoidant-attachment meets an unstoppable hunk. McCulloch's gift for comedic asides shines brightly here but never overwhelms the \u003cb\u003edelicious, tender romance\u003c\/b\u003e blossoming between Atlas and Gem. \u003cb\u003eAn absolute must for rom-com fans!\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003cb\u003eLindz Mcleod\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Opening a new Holly McCulloch book is a real treat, and \u003ci\u003eThe Ick\u003c\/i\u003e contains everything I love in a novel: \u003cb\u003erelatable characters, hilarious one-liners, and romance that gives you spaghetti legs\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003cb\u003eNi\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46395858845854,"sku":"ADS-9781408748855","price":22.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781408748855.jpg?v=1768267402","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781408748855","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}