Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor has landed the lead role in Beach Read, the upcoming adaptation of the bestselling romance novel by Emily Henry.

Originally published in 2020, the novel follows two writers and former college rivals who unexpectedly reunite and challenging each other to a write-off, swearing to each other that they won’t get romantically involved.

Dynevor, who is best known for portraying Daphne Bridgerton in the first season of Netflix’s hit period drama, will portray romance novelist January Andrews.

Throughout the book, January competes with and eventually falls for Gus Everett, who has yet to be cast.

Henry fans have reason to be optimistic about the forthcoming adaptation as it’s being directed by Yulin Kuang, who co-wrote Netflix’s recent adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation starring Emily Bader and Tom Blyth.

Kuang is also penning the script, with 20th Century Studios producing the adaptation, so fans can anticipate a release on the big screen.

A full synopsis for the film via Deadline reads: “Beach Read is a romantic comedy following January Andrews, a successful romance novelist who struggles with grief and writer’s block after her father’s death and the discovery of secrets he’s long kept hidden.

“While spending the summer in his Michigan beach house to prepare it for sale, she unexpectedly reconnects with Gus Everett, an author who was once her rival in college.

“Both creatively stuck, they agree to a writing challenge over the summer, swapping literary genres while promising that there will be no romance between them. Of course, you know what they say about the best-laid plans.”

Readers will undoubtedly be ecstatic to see January and Gus’s swoon-worthy romance brought to life, as Henry’s original book has received rave reviews from critics and fans over the years.

A five-star review from an Amazon user declared: “I’ve read this book at least six times now, and somehow, I love it more with each reread.

“Everything about this story is perfect. It’s heartwarming, smart, and emotionally rich, but still manages to have me giggling, kicking my feet, and fully rooting for these two. This is such a comforting read I keep the audiobook on standby for whenever I have the chance to replay it.”

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Someone else raved: “Together Gus and January have managed to chip away a piece of my heart to call their own. No romance book has had me screaming, crying, smiling and laughing as much as Beach Read.”

And a final fan said: “Oh my word, I loved this book so much. I can’t stop recommending it to people, even my guy friends.

“I’m not sure how anyone can consider this anything but a masterpiece.”

Ready to get swept away by another sensational Emily Henry adaptation? Keep your eyes peeled for more updates.

Beach Read does not currently have a release date.