Girls Just Want to Have Sun
A hilarious novel of sun, surprises and chaos from Jo Lyons
by Jo Lyons
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Pub Date Jun 14 2025 | Archive Date Jun 14 2025
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Description
She never expected to find herself in Benidorm. But when life gives you lemons, add a shot of tequila...
Connie’s singing career isn’t exactly going to plan. On a final warning from her agent and failing every big audition, she’s desperate for a fresh start. So when she lands a last-minute gig in Benidorm (of all places) she jumps at the chance – despite knowing she’s completely out of her depth.
Thrown into the wild world of the Dollz, a cocktail-fuelled girl group who love glitter as much as they love drama, Connie struggles to fit in. Then there’s Matteo – the brooding, annoyingly attractive local who seems to be everywhere she turns, throwing her further off course.
As she stumbles through a week of sun, surprises and absolute chaos, Connie has to decide: is this rock bottom, or can she find her own way to shine?
A hilarious, feel-good novel about finding your confidence, chasing your dreams, and embracing the unexpected.
Shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print Award
Readers love Jo Lyon's sun-soaked, laugh-out-loud novels:
'Once I started reading I couldn't stop. Practically reading through the night laughing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'If you want to belly laugh your way through a book then this is the one for you! Full of sunshine, hilarious mishaps, love, heart warming friendships and a good bit of raunchiness' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'If you are a fan of romantic comedy then this book is the summer read for you! Some of the funniest scenes I’ve ever read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'Jo Lyons has really hit the mark with this laugh out loud romantic comedy.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
Previously published as Benidorm, Actually
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781805572169 |
| PRICE | £1.99 (GBP) |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
The Lit B, Reviewer
A very funny, laugh out loud beach read perfect for anyone that loves humor with their romance and friendships. I really love this
J R, Reviewer
fun romcom, focusing on com more than rom but with a strong element of rom too. awesome beach read. 4 stars. tysm for the arc.
PIPER L, Reviewer
This book is the ultimate girly rom-com extra helping of com. I loved the summer party holiday feel but with a deeper emotional plot that was so fun to read. It was a book of self discovery, self love and grief but with funny, original characters and humour that it gave the story balance. This was such a funny read from the start with a few cringy and awkward scenes that just added to the humour of the book.
I loved the main character Mateo from the start and the hurricane that was Connie as she attempted to fit in with the Dollz. This book was entertaining from start to finish and had the perfect pacing that I really got lost in the girls holiday feel. The author perfectly captured the feel of brits in Benidorm and the Dolz were the perfect group to bring Connie out of her shell. I will definitely need to check out more by this author. The writing was so easy to enjoy and funny.
And I do find it to be rare to find both the main characters and the side characters equally fun and interesting. They all brought something to the table.
This was a very fun read, I just wanted more from the actual story and its pacing. But I can see a lot of people loving this, especially as a casual little summer beach read.
Lydia Mae H, Reviewer
This book is the ultimate girly rom-com extra helping of com. I loved the summer party holiday feel but with a deeper emotional plot that was so fun to read. It was a book of self discovery, self love and grief but with funny, original characters and humour that it gave the story balance. This was such a funny read from the start with a few cringy and awkward scenes that just added to the humour of the book.
I loved the main character Mateo from the start and the hurricane that was Connie as she attempted to fit in with the Dollz. This book was entertaining from start to finish and had the perfect pacing that I really got lost in the girls holiday feel. The author perfectly captured the feel of brits in Benidorm and the Dolz were the perfect group to bring Connie out of her shell. I will definitely need to check out more by this author. The writing was so easy to enjoy and funny.
fiona g, Reviewer
This was a riot of a book.
Connie is grieving the death of her mother and its affecting her job as a cabaret singer, after a disastrous show she has one last chance to replace a tribute act in Benidorm.
Connie is a classical singer and when she meets her support act The Dollz things go from bad to worse.
She manages to be aat away from them on the flight and falls asleep on the shoulder of a very handsome Spanish gentleman, but after the flight she should never see him again right.
This was a hilarious romp, disaster after disaster, I must.say I laughed a lot with this book. Definitely a light hearted read.
Ginger R, Reviewer
Off the bat, I absolutely enjoyed reading Girls Just Want to Have Sun.
Like, seriously... It's forsure a frontrunner for one of my most fun and favourite reads of 2025. I completely devoured it, and even after finishing it I was left with this energy of Dollz vibrancy that had me smiling all day. My aura totally glittered.
It was just such a fun read. The perfect chicklit novel in my eyes - nothing needled me. Not once! The writing was a dream, the characters a buzz, and the romance chef's kiss. And the comedy! I'm not one to laugh out loud at books, but this one was such a hoot. And Barcelona was the perfect backdrop. Nothing was a drag, everything was paced well... It really is the perfect beach read, and being my first foray into Jo Lyons, I am obsessed. I just have to delve into her entire backlog. She's definitely one I'm going to watch out for.
I can gush about it forever.
Lisa B, Reviewer
I’ve officially found a new favourite author!
This book had me laughing out loud more times than I can count. The main characters, Connie and Matt were hilarious, and the supporting cast was just as entertaining. I’d absolutely love to meet the Dollz in real life—they seem like an absolute riot (and they sure know how to party)!
If you enjoy the humour of Portia Macintosh and the banter of Sophia Gravia, this book is right up your alley.
A well-deserved 5 stars!
BONITA S, Reviewer
Fun and sun and non-stop craziness - not sure if I want to be them or run from them! Great weekend or vacation read with plenty of laughs, lots of craziness, and really no reality at all. A fun mental escape
Amanda D, Reviewer
A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.
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