Fall in love at Bayside, where sandy beaches, good friends, and true love come together in the sweet small towns of Cape Cod. Bayside Summers is a series of standalone steamy romance novels featuring alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. They’re fun, flirty, flawed, deeply emotional, always passionate, and easy to relate to.Hold on to your hat for Violet’s wildly hot love story! Lizza is … love story! Lizza is up to her old tricks again, and Violet is in for the surprise of a lifetime!
Two years ago Violet Vancroft was a nomadic artist who never wanted to put down roots and Andre Shaw was a prominent Boston physician whose roots ran too deep to unearth. Their love didn’t stand a chance-or at least that’s what Violet believed when she received a plea for help from the sister she’d never really known-so she snuck away like a thief in the night.
Now Andre travels the world setting up new medical clinics, and Violet has finally found the family she’d always craved and the roots she’d never known she wanted. When their paths cross unexpectedly, it’s not the reunion either one imagined. But they’ve never stopped loving each other, and after the dust of anger and hurt settles, passion ignites even hotter than before. As the end to Andre’s time at the Cape nears, reality sets in, leaving them no closer to a future than they were before. Violet and Andre are forced to dig deep to discover if they’re destined to live apart forever or if true love really can conquer all.
BAYSIDE SUMMERS
Bayside Desires
Bayside Passions
Bayside Heat
Bayside Escape
More Bayside books coming soon!
“With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!” -NYT Bestseller Julie Kenner
“Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!” -NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely
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Bayside Summers is part of the Love in Bloom romance collection by New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Melissa Foster. While each book may be read as a standalone, you might enjoy reading the entire Love in Bloom series. Characters from each sub-series appear in future books. Visit Melissa’s website for family trees, series checklists, and more.
Binge read the rest of the Love in Bloom series. Filled with heat, humor, and heart–and always a happily ever after–these steamy romances are perfect beach reads!
SNOW SISTERS
Sisters in Love
Sisters in Bloom
Sisters in White
THE BRADENS (Weston, CO)
Lovers at Heart, Reimagined
Destined for Love
Friendship on Fire
Sea of Love
Bursting with Love
Hearts at Play
THE BRADENS (Trusty, CO)
Taken by Love
Fated for Love
Romancing My Love
Flirting with Love
Dreaming of Love
Crashing into Love
THE BRADENS (Peaceful Harbor, MD)
Healed by Love
Surrender My Love
River of Love
Crushing on Love
Whisper of Love
Thrill of Love
THE BRADEN WORLD NOVELLAS
Promise My Love
Story of Love
Our New Love
Daring Her Love
THE REMINGTONS
Game of Love
Stroke of Love
Flames of Love
Slope of Love
Read, Write, Love
Touched by Love
SEASIDE SUMMERS
Seaside Dreams
Seaside Hearts
Seaside Sunsets
Seaside Secrets
Seaside Nights
Seaside Embrace
Seaside Lovers
Seaside Whispers
THE RYDERS
Seized by Love
Claimed by Love
Chased by Love
Rescued by Love
Swept Into Love
AUTHOR BIO
Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance, and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are always family oriented. Melissa loves to chat with book clubs and readers, invite her to your next event.
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Wow. Such an emotional story. I think this story hit every emotion in the spectrum. And most of it was Vi’s emotions. I enjoyed watching her work through her emotions and feelings. I felt Andre understood Vi better than anyone and he figured out how to get her to open up to others. Watching her go through her emotional growth and change was a great experience that I’ve never had in a book before.
I can’t wait for Justin’s story. I think he’s another one with a story to tell that will take us on a roller coaster ride. Kudos Ms. Foster. Job well done.
Melissa Foster does it again!
This is a touching, soul-searing story from Melissa Foster. Violet is a wild child who moved around as she was growing up. She always longed for the roots her half-sister has. Even when it was most important, everyone is waiting for her mother to show up for her sister’s wedding. Just as they’re about to start without her, she shows up with a man that’s so familiar to Violet! Andre is the love of Violet’s life, but she left him behind. Now he’s back. And the patience this man has with Violet brings out her caring nature and her vulnerability. And together, Violet and Andre grow and blend to the very best of themselves alone and together. This is a beautiful journey with all the feels! I can’t wait for the next book in this wonderful series!
I was provided with an ARC of this book and I am providing my honest review. I have received no compensation of any kind from any source for this review.
This was a well-written, sexy story. Violet and Andre had a relationship in the past that ended abruptly and now they have crossed paths again. Two years have passed, but they still have strong feelings that they need to address before they can move on. This book can be read as a standalone story, though it is book 4 in the Bayside Summers series. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more books in this series as well as other books by this author.
I received this ARC in exchange for a honest review.
This book is one of the best books I have read in a very long time. It grabbed my attention at once and never let go. Violet is injured, confused and desperately in love. Andre is the man every woman wants. He has been in love for years and no other woman compares to his love. This book is their story. I had no idea how it would end.
This book you do not want to miss!
There is nothing I enjoy more than meeting characters in a book that I wish I could be friends with in real life. I felt a connection with Violet when I first met her. Foster did a fabulous job creating a character with so many layers. I hadn’t read any of the previous books in this series, and that was fine. All the books are independent of each other. Violet has such a touch exterior, but on the inside she is one of the most wounded souls. Andre is a man after my own heart. There is nothing sexier than a man who accepts a woman for who she is, and doesn’t want her to change for him. Foster created a sexy story, which allowed readers to see all the layers of Violet. It was a great read. I’m now going to go back and read the other books in the series!
Okay, but seriously, when will I not enjoy a Melissa Foster story?! I mean even when they don’t wow me, I am entertained, and my heart is happy. She’s a wizard. That is all.
If you follow this series, you should be very happy this book is finally here! Violet’s history/past is one that has been a mystery so far but wait no more because it is all in these pages. And it is quite a history. And that’s just her own history and past. We also have a history to uncover and hopefully make right about Andre and Violet.
You know that saying … you don’t know what you’re missing till it’s square in front of you and you’re like … hmmm … ? Well, you’re about to read all about it LOL So a couple years ago, Andre and Violet were a hot and heavy thing. And then Violet just left …..drum roll please …. Now here we are, couple years later and they get a second chance to hopefully get it right. Can they do it? Well, there’s a lot of history to push thru and a lot of hills to hurdle, but these two had exciting chemistry. Not only did they spark, the story sparked as well. It was charged with emotion. There’s a place in my heart for Violet that will remain there for a very long time.
Well done once again!
Love Violet and Andre, they bring out the best in each other in this second chance romance.
I loved Violet and Andre. Not only did we get their story, but we got to meet a lot of new characters. I want a HEA for all of them, although that would probably be too much. Violet has so many dimensions to her, that having so many different friends shows her different ways to love and care for people. She does so much good, but doesn’t take any credit for it. Andre loves that part of her, but he also knows when to push her to let people in. She showed him different ways to look at things, so he does the same for her. They’re a great couple, and I loved the little glimpses of characters from other series in this world.
Wow! I am so in love with the characters of this book! Violet is a strong, independent woman that comes off as such a badass, but deep inside, she’s just a little girl who wants to be loved and accepted by the people she cares about most. Two years ago, Violet came to the Cape after being tricked by her flighty mother. Since then, she’s been running the Summer House Inn with her sister Desiree. Violet has never been in one place this long before but she’s really enjoyed making new friends and being part of the community. However, she’s managed to keep a lot of her life secret from her sister and friends. Being raised by her flighty mother and never putting down any real roots her entire life has caused Violet to put up some serious walls.
Violet is worried that their mother is going to be a no-show for her sisters wedding even though she said she’d be there. Their mother shows up for Desiree’s wedding right before it starts and brings Andre Shaw, Violets ex, as her plus one! No one knows that Andre is Violets ex, or that she ran out on him two years ago after getting the call from her mother that Desiree needed her. Andre had no idea what ever happened to Violet. He had looked everywhere he could think of for her, but never found her. He’s never forgotten Violet though or how much he loved her. But he is hurt and angry that she ran out on him without even saying goodbye.
The love between Violet and Andre is still burning bright after all this time. Violet has always been a hard as nails woman, but Andre knows how to get underneath that hard exterior to the sensitive woman inside. He’s patient, kind, caring, and exactly what Violet needs. I loved reading about Violet and Andre and all their friends and family in the Cape. This was such a beautiful love story. This cast of characters will having you laughing, swooning, and maybe even blushing throughout the entire story!
This book is a standalone, but once you meet the other characters, you’re going to want to read about them all!
This book was so complex! I was obsessed with the character of Violet! It was interesting to see how she put up a hard exterior even to her friends, but was actually a very caring and giving person in secret. She had a pretty tumultuous childhood and that mainly explains why she acts the way she does. Before relocating back to the Cape, she had let one person really know her and get past her devices, which was Andre, but she ran away partially because of her feelings. After fate intervenes, or maybe just Violet’s mother, the two reconnect and attempt to see where things go with being honest and upfront, as both Andre and Violet have changed. I’m a huge fan of Melissa Foster’s books, and this one was no exception. Her style of writing really provides me the understanding of the characters and she always shows their growth and journey through past issues. Another great read from Melissa, and I can’t wait to see who’s next in the Bayside Summers series!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I’m glad that Violet and Andre still share a special bond after their past relationship ended so abruptly. I enjoyed their backstory and loved that Violet chose to share her secret life with Andre. I look forward to the next in the series!
Just wow. Bayside Escape is a sexy second chance romance. I love love love Violet in this one. We finally get the full impact on who Violet is. She is not just a touch biker chick. She has all these layers that you didn’t see coming. Watching her blossom and show all the sides of her when Andre is back in the picture is so beautiful. I love that she is still the same say anything that comes to mind too. She doesn’t hold back and you feel the weight being lifted off of her once she comes clean to everyone. Andre is the only one that can handle all that is Violet. You feel the love between them from the very start. I love how he fights for her and yet doesn’t push her too much. Andre is someone you will fall in love with. I know I’ve said this before but I’m so in love with this series. It’s hot, sexy and a hint of sweetness that I just love. Melissa Foster does a fabulous job with making you feel like you are apart of the Bayside family. I’m dying for more Bayside Summers. I love this book and series.
Another amazing must read book by Melissa Foster! I loved this book and could not put it down. Violet is so strong and sassy on the outside. Who knew she had such a sweet side besides her sister. She is hiding a big side of her from everyone but Andre has a way about him that just brings out Violet’s mushy side! This book has secrets, amazing friendships, laughter, tears and some very steamy scenes. I really want more Bayside books. I would love to see some of the gang get their happily ever afters as well! Amazing book!
Bayside Escape (Bayside Summers#4) by Melissa Foster is the next installment in the series which is Violet’s story. She is Desiree’s sister. They were introduced in book 1 of the series. I suggest reading the previous books so you know all the characters. This author writes love stories like no other. The journey she takes you on will have you falling in love right along with the characters. Violet has settled in with her life at the inn, her sister and the gang. At her sister’s wedding Violet comes face to face with Andre. He shows up at the wedding as the date of her mother. Violet hasn’t seen him since she left him naked in the bed in Ghana. He was the love of her life and she has not gotten over him. I would love a man like Andre. He has never stopped loving Violet. He has grown so much by having her in his life and he doesn’t want to lose her again. What he does to her sexually and emotionally would make any woman want a man like him. What they went through to get back together with each other was a really good story. 4.5 stars for me. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
I know, I know I start off each of my reviews for a Melissa Foster book saying what a fan I am but I seriously am a huge fan. I have enjoyed each of her books I have read and have eagerly awaited reading a few as well, Violets story is one of those books. I have been in love with the badass Violet since we met her and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on her book to find out what made her tick, I knew there had to be a story that would pull at my heart strings and boy oh boy was there!
Violet didn’t have a “normal” childhood at a young and impressionable age she was taken away from the only father she ever knew and her sister and she traveled from place to place with her mother for years the only semblance in her life was the summers where she was able to spend time at her grandmothers with her sister on the cape. Unfortunately this didn’t make Desire and Violet’s relationship stronger it only kept the wedge there and in a way made it deeper. I this book we find out EVERYTHING that Violet had been through as a child, teenager, and even now as an adult. And we finally get the story about the man she broke up with…and WOW that was something!
I LOVED Andre! The man was totally in LOVE with Violet and wasn’t afraid to show it. He was patient when he needed to be but he knew when to push as well. They were great together.
This has been my absolute FAVORITE book of not only the series but of Melissa Fosters books that I have read to date. I may have said that before but I honestly don’t think I will be saying that again for a while because this story was just that good!!! If you enjoy a good second chance romance that is filled with love and sexy times I highly recommend reading this book. Each book in the Bayside Summers Series can be read as a standalone but I think once you meet everyone you’ll want to read each of their stories. Happy Reading!!!
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book**
” We’re all broken. So what? None of us get through life without bumps, bruises, and a few shattered dreams. What matters is what we do with the unshattered ones. “ – Melissa Foster
Sometimes you start in a book and from the very first page you are touched by the story. Bayside Escape is so perfectly put together. Melissa Foster, you went to a whole other level with writing Bayside Escape. I can’t even explain with the right words. It just clicked, everything. From the first glimpse Violet and Andre shared, till how Violet does things, till the perfect ending. You couldn’t have write it better.
Violet and Andre never stopped loving each other, and after the dust of anger and hurt settles, passion ignites even hotter than before in Bayside Escape. As the end to Andre’s time at the Cape nears, reality sets in, leaving them no closer to a future than they were before. Violet and Andre are forced to dig deep to discover if they’re destined to live apart forever or if true love really can conquer all.
Violet is the most wonderful extraordinary woman I have ever read about. She has so many layers, and the awesomeness is that they all connect. Even in ways she herself doesn’t recognize. But the world would be so beautiful with people like Violet in it. Only helping people, volunteering, because of the deed and not because of the recognition you might get.
5* STARS:
Bayside Escape by Melissa Foster surprised me in many many ways. It touched my heart in many many ways. It changed my view to the world. To what I’m doing and why I’m doing it. It is the most wonderful read I had in a very long time. Thank you.
” I finally know the true meaning of home. It isn’t about whether I spent my childhood there or how many years I’ve lived somewhere. It’s a feeling of safety, and unconditional love. “ – Melissa Foster
We get Violet Vancroft’s story with Bayside Escape. And we get to meet her love, Andre Shaw. This story was just so much more then I was expecting. It started with a bang at page one and lasts til the last one is read. Melissa doesn’t make us wait to know if they love one another or not. That is not even a question. It is clear from the beginning that they love each other. She (Melissa) uses a lot of humor, friendship, and love in this story. There are few moments that you might need a tissue. But they are just that a few and don’t last long. This one will pull at your heartstrings and rooting for Violet & Andre. Melissa Foster you have another great story under your belt. I can’t wait to see what you have coming up next for us.
This is the best romance book I have read in a while.
This second chance romance about Violet and Andre is a beautiful story mixing family, sorrow, friendship, love, passion in lovely paragraphs.
It all begins with Lisa, Violet and Desiree’s mother, and it had me thinking about motherhood a lot while reading the book. It is difficult and hard, maybe she choose what was best for her but Melissa Foster managed to redeem her in the book in a nice way.
Violet and Andre have so much feelings and love, their story is so much that I could not stand reading the book and had to stop for a while and begin again without crying.
I really love this book, but next one please don’t make me cry so much!
Melissa’s characters come alive in this story! What a fitting story that gives you more insight into Violet, her past, why she is the way she is today, and we meet the love of her life Andre Shaw, who shows up at her sisters wedding along side her mother. Watch as their story unfolds, you will see the effect Andre has on Violet, or as he refers to her as Daisy. You will fall in love and have a new appreciation for Violet and all she’s struggled with throughout her life!
Melissa did Violet right, letting us get to know her better and see what made her who she was today. 5+ stars for this one, grab it asap! I can’t wait for the next book in this series!
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Violet Vancroft is a woman who is one of a kind. She seems to march to her own drummer but is willing to compromise to see her sister happy. Andre Shaw is not happy with the turn of events. He had motivation to create something near and dear to his heart. I liked how he wasn’t afraid to give up – even though he wanted to change his mind a couple of times.
I liked that Violet seemed to be a free spirit – she doesn’t conform to what people expect. But she was also sad because her mother is also a free spirit and that spirit took time away from her sister. I loved watching these two siblings because I missed not having a sister of my own. Her sister, Desiree, had her own story titled Bayside Passions. If you’ve already read that book than you certainly cannot pass up on this one. I can see myself going back and rereading both sisters’ stories one after the other.
Maybe you’re a person that loves second chance romances. I think this is one you may want to check out. There are ups and downs that can get in the way – maybe even a few bumps in the road. But Violet and Andre show that if you can learn to forgive and work together that happiness is possible. Someone that stood in the middle is a secondary character named Justin Wicked. He made me curious and he’s got that dimple bad boy persona down. Part of his attraction may have been his connection to Violet but I still wanted to know what the attraction was. The sad part about the ending, I still couldn’t figure out if he’s going to show up somewhere else.
I cheated. I went to the author’s website and looked to see what she has coming out this year. Snap my fingers, I couldn’t find anything. But a friend of Andre’s, Brindle, does have a book coming out in June so I can’t wait to read her story.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.