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. Gavin is about to find out that Harper really does exist—and … really does exist—and she’s going to knock his socks off! Find out for yourself in Bayside Romance!
When screenwriter Harper Garner got a shot at the big-time in LA, she celebrated her brave cross-country move with her first and only one-night stand—connecting so deeply with the sexy, brilliant man, she broke the number-one rule of one-night stands and left her phone number. Not hearing from him was only the first in a long line of hope-shattering, confidence-busting blows. Ten months later, Harper is done with men and done with LA. She pulls up her big-girl panties and heads home to Cape Cod to start over.
On the surface, interior designer Gavin Wheeler has it all: a successful business, a loving family, and a close-knit group of friends. But Gavin once endured a heartbreak so painful, he was sure he’d never feel anything for a woman again. A chance encounter at a music festival with a gorgeous, down-to-earth blonde proved him wrong, but when morning came, the woman who made him crave more was gone.
A serendipitous evening reunites Harper with her devastatingly delicious one-night stand, and the connection is just as intense as she remembered. Harper’s life is too unsettled for a relationship, but Gavin is determined to help her find her way, especially if it leads straight to his heart. Moonlight conversations lead to steamy kisses, and as romance blooms, it stirs a love too real to deny. But when Gavin’s past collides with the life they’re building, it has the power to ruin everything.
BAYSIDE SUMMERS
Bayside Desires
Bayside Passions
Bayside Heat
Bayside Escape
Bayside Romance
Bayside Fantasies
“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 more 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!
Love in Bloom Big-Family Romance Collection:
SNOW SISTERS
THE BRADENS (Weston, CO)
THE BRADENS (Trusty, CO)
THE BRADENS (Peaceful Harbor, MD)
THE BRADENS & MONTGOMERYS (Pleasant Hill – Oak Falls)
THE REMINGTONS
SEASIDE SUMMERS
THE RYDERS
BILLIONAIRES AFTER DARK
TRU BLUE & THE WHISKEYS
HARBORSIDE NIGHTS
SUGAR LAKE
HARMONY POINTE
AUTHOR BIO
Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary 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, feature billionaires, cowboys, and blue-collar workers. They’re fun, sexy, and there’s always a happily ever after! Melissa loves to chat with book clubs and readers, invite her to your next event.
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Bayside Romance is book five in the Bayside Summers series. I love when I read a story and the chemistry feels real. Gavin and Harper’s chemistry was believable. Their story kept me hooked from beginning to end. I really enjoyed this book, and I definitely recommend it.
Bayside Romance by Melissa Foster is a wholesome read that gives you hope when your luck is down. The novel is sweet and honest and beautifully written.
Bayside Romance was a sweet, romantic and steamy read. There was plenty chemsitry between the characters, and I loved the premise of the story. Harper and Gavin were wonderful together, and I couldn’t help but fall in love with ghem and some of the other characters at Cape Cod.
What did I like? I liked the chemistry. It was passionate, steamy and intimate, and that could be seen at the steamier parts of the novel. Another thing I enjoyed was the scenery in the novel. It was so picturesque and peaceful and it out you at peace when reading. It was lovely and sweet.
What didn’t I like? Well, not so much not like, but a personal preference. I felt that sometimes I struggled to connect to the story as it was in third-person. It drew me in and out, but it couldn’t constantly hold me. Everything else was perfect, but that.
Bayside Romance was a wholesome and romantic read. Although the struggle to connect at times, it was a thoroughly pleasurable and enjoyable read.
I really enjoyed reading Harper and Gavin’s storyline .After working on a show in Tinsel town that ended up cancelled, Harper’s career as a writer seems to have fizzled.Then she has a hot one night stand with Gavin that goes no where even after she slips her number in his suitcase.She flies back to Bayside with her tail between her legs feeling like a failure.Gavin sees Harper surrounding by their friends one night thinking he’s dreaming .Can they rekindle this romance and get back what they had that one fateful night ,you will have to 1-click to find out.
The next book in they Bayside Summers series brings us a wonderful second chance romance with Harper and Gavin. They had a one night stand almost a year ago and Harper left her name and number, but Gavin never found it. Neither one has gotten over the other. Now, Harper is back in the Cape and has a second chance with Gavin. He’s surprised to see that the mysterious Harper that his friends have been talking about is the same woman he can’t forget.
A great story with amazing characters and not too much drama or angst. Can be read as a standalone, but is better enjoyed after reading the rest of the Bayside Summers series.
Bayside Romance (Bayside Summer #5) by Melissa Foster is the next book in the series. Gavin can’t get this girl off his mind. He had one magical night with her over a year ago. That is all they agreed to but he has no ideal the effect Parker would have on him. Imagine his shock and surprise when he sees her walking across the beach towards him and his group of friends. Harper had went out to LA to pursue her career in writing shows. She never imagined having two crampy relationships, one with a guy who wanted a threesome and the other had a fiance. To make matters worse her show she was working on was not picked up so she decides to go back home. Once home she is meeting her friends on the beach. When she get closer to them she sees the guy she had the infamous one night stand. Gavin wants to rekindle what they experienced that night. He knows Parker aka Harper has been hurt and he doesn’t want to spook her. Gavin is a women’s dream man. The chemistry between the 2 was off the chart and what they had was so special. Their story had me smiling and swooning. With most books by this author I feel I need a flow chart to keep up with all the people, who they are related to and which book series they come from. I love the crossover of the characters. 4 stars for me.
What a truly beautifully written love story! This is an epic love story of fate, because without it, Harper and Gavin never would have been. These two characters have such chemistry throughout the story. This story takes a journey in love showing you how fate really works in ways you couldn’t imagine. Loved these two characters and hope to get some more glimpses of them in future stories!
Not my first read by the author, she was one of my very first reads many moons ago and still is to this day! I also have read every book in the series so I am very familiar.
Harper has it tough, she was chewed up by LA and spit right back out. Being a screen writer she though things would be great, until she is on a flight home with her tail between her legs. Worrying what her family and friends will say about the failure. Gavin on the other hand is someone new-ish and has gotten to know everyone in Cape, become friends with them and a man who wouldn’t forget a hot body like Harpers. But she is different now, unsure, hiding, fake…and he is determined to find out what happened to his carefree sweet Harper he met 10 months ago!
Gavin is set out to do more than just find out what happened 10 months ago, he is also going to help her get back out there in the dating world and help her with her writing. Whats the catch Harper wonders? After all he is pretty clever when it comes to games, Harper is shocked to find out who her blind-date set up is! CLASSIC!!
This is definitely a fun and light read. The main characters are on point as always MF does a great job. The side characters are are mixed in from the previous books so you know it’s a fun time. Reading it felt like I was part of it and you get so lost that anything else around you disappears. I really REALLY love GAVIN! He not only is swoon worthy but kind, sweet, sexy and so loving. It was so beautiful the way he is with Harper! GAH *SWOON* There is very sexy SEXY scenes, lesson, trust, adventure, beauty and even pain mixed in this story!!
Another MUST READ fro MF!!
A MUST READ!!
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Recommended: HIGHLY!
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Gavin and Harper meet and had one unforgettable night. They never thought they would see each other until Harper was down in her luck and coming back home. I enjoyed how Gavin helped Harper see that every life challenge is for a reason and she needed to learn and grow from them. This is a well written fun, sexy and sweet read. I really enjoyed watching Gavin and Harper grow as a couple and move on from bad experience.
You know it will always be good. Always have romance. A sexy “ I want to meet one” man. A fun and gorgeous girl. This is part of Bayside Summers series. Bayside Romance lets us get caught up on everyone we miss when we’re done with the book. Gavin finds out Harper really does exist and their connection is as amazing as he dreamed it was.
Prepare to swooooooooon! I’m talking big time swoon here. You know the happy sighing, warmly and fuzzy feeling, can’t stop smiling kind of swoon? That’s what Bayside Romance is full of. There’s so much love on every page! Whether it’s romantic love, the love of friends or the love of family all that love is just pouring from the pages like rays of sunshine to brighten your day.
I adored Gavin and Harper. Harper for being so strong even when she didn’t see it herself and Gavin for being every thing I’ve ever dreamed of in a book boyfriend. As a matter of fact he just might be one of my favorite heroes of all time!
What an interesting story this was. I loved the romance of Harper and Gavin. The interactions and story line of these characters are like beautiful music. Their relationship starts cautiously and builds to so much more. And on the way many characters from other books add to the story and the descriptions of how they all knew each other was fun. I especially loved all of Harper and her friends critiquing the books in their book club. I felt like I was there with them. Melissa Foster once again transports you to her Bayside world in this 5 star romance.
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I just listened to the audiobook narrated bySavannah Peachwood and Jacob Morgan. I live listening to books. It makes my drive to and from work bearable.
Gavin and Harper met at a music festival They wound up having a one night stand. In the one night they hit it off. They had such a strong attraction. They never forget each other. By chance meeting months later they met up at a barnfire. They never knew they had mutual friends in common. Harper’s friend spoke of her, however, Gavin always though her name was Parker. Harper returned a little damaged from California. Her show was cancelled and had bad relationships. She wasn’t ready for a new relationship with Gavin. But oh boy did he win her over.
This was another amazing story by Melissa Foster. I love how she incorporates characters from her other series. You will not be disappointed. Definitely a must read. There’s a HEA with no cliffhangers.
*I reviewed this book voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide a review and receiving no compensation of any kind for this review.
I did enjoy this book. I especially liked Gavin. It was fun being back on the Cape with all the Bayside clan. I am not that big of a fan of Harper, there is nothing wrong with her except for how naive she is. I personally like strong, independent woman and she is the opposite of that. Again that is a personally opinion and not one that will detract from the story. Gavin and Harper are a fun couple to read about. Overall I loved the story and Gavin is at the top for a book boyfriend. If you have a chance I would recommend reading all the other books in this series.
*I received a free copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.*
What a beautiful book. I loved Gavin and Harper. Gavin has to be one of the best hero’s ever. He is sweet, romantic, funny, sexy, loving and sweet. He gets Harper to get past her feelings from her failures and realize how smart and special she is. I loved catching up with some of the past couples and meeting new friends. This book has so much to offer. Friendship, forgiveness, laughter, steamy scenes and a whole lot of love! Amazing book by an amazing author and person!
This book was perfect. It was like your favorite rom-com movie and then some in a book with all the details you love. I’ve always enjoyed Harper and loved getting to know Gavin through Serena; these two are definitely meant to find each other. Really liked the beginning with Harper’s interaction with Trey to showing up at the bonfire to find ‘the one who got away’. The way Gavin helped Harper find her way back to her bubbly self and all the amazing things he did for her along the way, definitely swoon worthy. And of course it wouldn’t be a Melissa Foster book without catching up with our friends and this book had an overabundance of my favorite characters making appearances, I did a happy dance each time someone I’ve been missing came on the scene. But of course not everything would be smooth sailing but with the help of Gavin’s family and Violet and Andre, Gavin and Harper are definitely heading toward something amazing together. My favorite line from this awesome book was, ‘I could say I’ve waited since last summer, but the truth is, I’ve been waiting for you my whole life’. Thank you for another outstanding book, Melissa Foster. Definitely looking forward to the next book.
Gavin and Harper story came to me quietly since they have been hinted in other books but we did not know much about them.
Then by reading Bayside Romance I got to know this amazing couple that have met in a music festival and they got to me.
Gavin is the ultimate romantic guy with so much love to give and so patient with Harper and her issues. Harper has been jadded by the entertainment business and bad decision on dating but with Gavin’s support and tender she overcomes it in a great way during the book.
Melissa Forster has a way of developing the characters and tells in this book a great story about characters that are very human and you can relate to them. It is like meeting your best friends and catching up… It is like you know them forever…
I loved it!
When a one night stand is not in either of the parties thoughts–it happens–but in this case so does love and lust. Then she took off-leaving behind her phone and real name–but he never found it!! Neither ever forgot the other–
Harper Garner left her friends and family to persue her dreams in LA. Her dreams got shattered and so did she! She decided to go home again where she belonged! She was scared of ever trusting her instincts again but all that would change thanks to—
Gavin never forgot theone night stand he met at a concert in Virginia-he just couldn’t get her off his mind–He had moved to the Cape and was stunned to see the woman of his dreams walking over–to all her friends–who were now his friends!
He undertakes to get her confidence in herself back. She was going to stop writing and had sworn off men—
This does get hot and heavy and truths about each other and Gavin nearly rip them apart—
But LOVE prevails and there is a very happily ever after!!
Bayside Romance by Melissa Foster is book 5 in the Bayside Summers Series. This is the story of Harper Garner and Gavin Wheeler. I have read the previous books, which did add to my enjoyment of this one but you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so. Gavin and Harper met almost a year ago where they had a hot connection but Harper was on the move to a new job and life, but she did leave her number behind. Gavin of course didn’t find it and always wonder about her. Now in their present day Harper has found that the new job and life isn’t so good and goes to lick her wounds which puts her back in Gavin’s site. Gavin has issues of his own but the two become supportive friends and of course they still have their hot attractions.
Enjoyed their story and Ms. Foster’s writing.
Sigh…I just love this series by Melissa! 5 sunny stars for this!
Meet Harper, headed back home with her tail between her legs, feeling a failure and not looking forward to facing her family when she returns. So instead of heading there, she joins friends on the beach for a bon fire, lying about her “fun times” to them about her time in California writing scripts, when she comes face to face with what was supposed to be a one night stand five years ago.
Gavin can’t believe his eyes when Harper stands in front of him on the beach. At this point he thought he’d dreamed her up. When he takes her by the hand and walks off with her, wanting an explanation, can she be honest and up front with him?
Follow along as these two try to come to terms with their pasts, and make a way for their future! I love this series, and all the characters, Melissa is an amazing author, grab this one asap!
Returning home to the Cape after striking out in LA, Harper is looking to find herself again. Gavin is wondering if he’ll ever see “Parker”, the amazing woman he meant last summer at a music festival. When fate brings them back together, we’re brought along for a super charming ride.
Gavin and Harper will charm their way into your heart as they rediscover each other and come together. If you’ve read the previous four Bayside book (not required before picking up this one!), then you’ve gotten to see some of Harper and Gavin, and it was so much fun to get to know these characters fully, and watch these two navigate their hurdles and figure out exactly what they wanted out of life. And don’t worry, there are plenty of cameos from other beloved Foster characters to help fuel the love – and a couple introductions o some new ones as well!
Teaser: I will say Harvey and Adele did steal the show for a moment, but I think Harper and Gavin were ok sharing the spotlight 🙂 Who are Harvey and Adele? Read and find out!! 😉