How Can I Resist You?

Name: How Can I Resist You?
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Jeevani Charika
ISBN: 9780008745257

Author: Jeevani Charika

Narrator: Sakira Vel

Unabridged: 7 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ Digital

Published: 11/06/2025

Categories: Fiction, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Coming Of Age, Humorous, Contemporary Romance, Friendship

Synopsis

Don't miss this hilarious workplace romance for fans of Elena Armas and Emily Henry! Readers LOVE Jeevani Charika! 'A story that keeps you hoping and guessing until the very end.' Sally Jenkins, author of Vidya isn’t in Waterloo Bay for a holiday. Officially, she’s visiting the beautiful, quirky seaside town for work – but unofficially, she’s on a mission. One of her colleagues hooked up with her sister at a party, and now her sister is pregnant. As the sensible one in the family, it’s Vidya's job to find out who he is. But there’s a catch: all she has to go on is a vague description of a chest tattoo. Vidya has just two weeks to glimpse her colleagues shirtless without getting fired, but crazy hotel guests, malicious seagulls and her pesky day job keep getting in the way. And then there’s Leo, the most frustrating, patronising, man she’s ever met… Perfect for fans of: Forced proximity Office romance Small town 'I adored every sharp, tender and gloriously awkward beat.' 'Warm, charming, with an utterly adorkable hero – this really was irresistible!' 'Highly addictive, with those quirky twists that keep you guessing! I loved it.' 'SO good! Cute, funny, romantic…' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Charika is a really skillful writer, who always makes me laugh and cry and pray its all going to turn out all right' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I laughed, I cried. This book has it all: humour, romance, and a cracking story to boot' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ritu on October 27, 2025

Vidya finds herself in a bit of a situation when her younger sister falls pregnant after a one-night stand, and as the eldest, she is straight into problem-solving mode. The problem is that she knows the father works at the same company as her, but she's just not sure who. Cue some extreme antics to g......more

Goodreads review by Phoebe on November 07, 2025

How Can I Resist You is the perfect romance book if you love forced proximity, office romance, an independent FMC and a shy introvert MMC. With some miscommunication, a secret mission, and a sprinkle of sexual tension, you won't be able to put this book down. The two love interests have stolen my hea......more

Goodreads review by Sally on October 05, 2025

I raced through this book in a weekend and fell madly in love with 'buttoned-up' Leo along the way. It's a story that keeps you hoping and guessing until the very end. Many thanks to the publisher for an ARC.......more

Goodreads review by Cozy Sabie on October 31, 2025

"Both men looked at her and grinned, almost indulgently, like her happiness made them happy too. She saw that expression on Angie and Udeni sometimes. It made her feel loved." GENRE: Romcom RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.75/5 FORMAT: eBook Arc Would I recommend to others?: I think this one will definitely appeal to......more

Goodreads review by Luisa on November 06, 2025

This was the first time I’ve read a book by Jeevani Charika, but it certainly won’t be the last. I’m seriously questioning what took me so long. I devoured this gorgeous romance and completely fell for Leo. He, Vidya and Caleb were an adorable main cast, and seeing them navigate their working and pri......more

Quotes

'I raced through this book in a weekend… It's a story that keeps you hoping and guessing until the very end.' 'Warm, charming, with an utterly adorkable hero – this really was irresistible!' 'I adored every sharp, tender and gloriously awkward beat.' 'Highly addictive, with those quirky twists that keep you guessing! I loved it.' Praise for Jeevani Charika: 'Cosy, fun and delicious – a book to devour in one sitting' 'Jeevani Charika is one of the most reliable, relatable, not to mention delectable romance authors out there… I enjoyed every minute' 'I loved it! Jeevani’s quirky romances just get better and better' ‘This book is awesome. I absolutely loved it and the characters became my friends’