“Like Nora Roberts, Melissa Foster has captivated me with her fantastic, sexy, romantic stories.” Kimberly Winning, avid reader . SEASIDE SUMMERS are the newest addition to the LOVE IN BLOOM series by New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Melissa Foster. This flirty, fun series features alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. While each book may be read as a … may be read as a standalone, you might enjoy reading the entire Love in Bloom series.
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IN SEASIDE DREAMS…
Bella Abbascia has returned to Seaside Cottages in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, as she does every summer. Only this year, Bella has more on her mind than sunbathing and skinny-dipping with her girlfriends. She’s quit her job, put her house on the market, and sworn off relationships while she builds a new life in her favorite place on earth. That is, until good-time Bella’s prank takes a bad turn and a sinfully sexy police officer appears on the scene.
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Single father and police officer Caden Grant left Boston with his fourteen-year-old son, Evan, after his partner was killed in the line of duty. He hopes to find a safer life in the small resort town of Wellfleet, and when he meets Bella during a night patrol shift, he realizes he’s found the one thing he’d never allowed himself to hope for–or even realized he was missing.
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After fourteen years of focusing solely on his son, Caden cannot resist the intense attraction he feels toward beautiful Bella, and Bella’s powerless to fight the heat of their budding romance. But starting over proves more difficult than either of them imagined, and when Evan gets mixed up with the wrong kids, Caden’s loyalty is put to the test. Will he give up everything to protect his son–even Bella?
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Seaside Dreams was the perfect summer afternoon romance read. I needed to lose myself in the pages of a good book while relaxing in the shade on a particularly sunny and hot day and this book did the trick.
I am a sucker for single parent romances so this book was perfect for me. Caden is a police officer and dad to Ethan. Bella is a high school teacher on summer vacation. The difference between this book and other single parent books I normally read, is that Ethan is a teenager. I really enjoyed that aspect of the story and how the three of them navigated their new relationship(s).
Another wonderful thing was getting to know the other characters: Leanna, Jenna, Amy, Jamie, Kurt, Vera and Pete – it whetted my appetite for the rest of the series. Seaside Dreams gets the judy.ann.loves.books stamp of approval, TBR and Enjoy.
Great book
Lots of sex, light on foul language but happily ever after prevails. Strong characters and good storyline. Worth adding to your list.
Loved it I’m a fan of Melissa Foster’s books, she had a way of pulling you inside the story. Loved all the characters. Love the story line the friendship between the girls. Bella is starting her life over with a no commitment clause. Caden is a knew police officer in town , moved there with his son. Hes battling raising a son and falling in love. Fast pace sexy and hot.
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Seaside Dreams is book #24 in the Love in Bloom series and is book #1 in the Seaside Summer series but can be read as a standalone.
And Melissa has done it again! Another great book.
Bella Abbascia is a teacher who is ready for a change. She is tired of being lied to by the men she dates and ready to have a little more purpose in her life. Every summer since childhood she heads to the Cape to meet up with friends and this summer is going to be a game changer. She is planning on staying and has sworn off commitments to men who ultimately end up disappointing her anyway. That was until she meets Caden.
Caden Grant is new to the Cape a police officer who is starting new with his teenage son away from Boston where his partner was recently killed. With it only being Caden and his son Evan he needed a slower paced life that wasn’t going to jeopardize his life or his time with Evan.
When Caden and Bella meet they have an instant connection but both are afraid of what their future would hold. Caden has not dated in year, not since Evan was dropped at his door as a newborn and Bella and her no commitment rule.
I can’t wait to see what happens with the rest of the Seaside gang.
**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**
Seaside Dreams
Seaside Summers, Book 1
By: Melissa Foster
Narrated by: B.J. Harrison
Series: Love in Bloom, Book 24, Seaside Summers, Book 1
Time to fall in love! Cape Cod is one of my favorite vacation spots. It’s beautiful and each time I listen to a Melissa Foster book set there, I can easily see the story unfold. Bella has come back, only this time she is here to stay. She has quit her job and has come home to start over. Bella is a bit stand offish, burnt by her previous relationship, she is hard for me to like for a time. I admire her new route in life, but just want to push her along a little! Arriving, she pulls fast one and is introduced to Officer Caden Grant! Caden is an awesome character. Single dad to teenager Evan, he is the best dad, and I love his entire demeanor. He is just easy to fall for. This is where our romance starts. It’s sweet, it’s frustrating and I absolutely loved it! Evan is a great addition as well. As a parent, I love to have older kids involved in the stories. It gives a different perspective to us as the parents face difficult situations. I loved every minute of this and can’t wait to see what else Foster has in store for us with this new part of the Love in Bloom series.
This was my first listen by BJ Harrison, and I really enjoyed his performance. He has a pleasant voice, great pace and was easy to distinguish between characters. I look forward to hearing more from him.
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This book kept my attention. I like the setting and the friendship between the girls. I will probably buy the next book. There isn’t a lot of action, but sometimes it’s nice to enjoy a laid back book.
This is a fun read with laugh out loud moments, there are also a few tearful moments just to even it out. I really enjoyed the friendships better Bella and the girls and the setting is great. The relationship between Bella and Caden, and Evan, is full of feels and makes a great read.
Seaside Dreams by Melissa Foster
Seaside Summers #1 ~ Love in Bloom Series
Summer friends are all together again and Bella is trying to figure out how to tell her best friends that she is leaving her job in Connecticut, selling her house and moving to Wellfleet to set up a high school work study program. She is “thinking with her head” and not doing relationships…or so she says…when she falls into the arms of police officer Caden Grant. With him thinking she could be the one and her thinking she has to avoid commitments it takes a bit of time for them to figure out whether or not they are even dating. Caden’s son adds a bit of drama now and then and the friends and some guys they hve their eyes on also play parts in this first in a series book that was a delight to read. There were a few times I wanted to smack Bella or Caden and I had a pretty good idea what the plot of the book was going to be ~ that said…it was a fun way to spend the day today and I look forward to reading book two when it comes out.
Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.
4 Stars
Absolutely an amazing book!! It’s a must read! Characters are wonderful!
As always, great humor mixed with great love mixed with sexy scenes.
It’s more of a sweet title compared to what I prefer but I wanted something different. Foster delivers the goods!
I loved Bella and Caden’s story about
finding each other in spite of their differences.
Caden has to let Bella into his life and Bella
had so much fun loving spirit to share.
Restarting
Bella has decided after her last breakup that she wanted to move back to Seaside full time. She has to sell Herr house in Connecticut, get her program started and get the job. Falling in love was not in the bargain. But going a late night trick with friends and getting caught by the new cop, Caden, catches you and his touch warms you up all over. Baden moved himself and his 15 year old son, after losing his partner in the line of duty. He hasn’t felt lime this before. Bella melts him. Get read
I loved this book and enjoy the characters in the book.
Bella has been coming to Seaside for years. Every summer, Bella, Leanna, Jenna & Amy get reacquainted & set off on their summer adventures. Since Leanna has found her way with Kurt & her jam making career, Bella has been dissatisfied with her life. She’s quit her job as a school teacher & set up a probationary program for the summer. She’s not going to let a man derail her plans. No relationship & no man until things are on track. Until he pulls in – hot, sexy policeman Caden. How is she supposed to fight that chemistry?
After his partner was killed, Caden decided he needed to move to a quiet town & a smaller force. He was a single father raising his son, Evan & didn’t want to leave him without a parent. Caden is happy & content & prepared to enjoy the next couple of years before Evan heads to college. Then he catches a sexy fiery blonde in her brief pj’s & with her hair caught in a window. Can this attraction be real?
Melissa Foster sets a story of friendship & love in a small town. The scene is set perfectly. The friendships are realistic & relatable. I really loved the interactions between Bella & Evan. It takes a special person to accept a teenager into a relationship along with their attitude. I really enjoyed this story & you will too!
Bella is a school teacher and goes to Massachusetts every summer since she was a girl. She has decided to change her life. She quit her job and moving to the Cape and men are off her list. Until she meets Caden. Caden is a sexy cop with a teenage son. He hasn’t been there long, he moved from Boston after his partner was killed. Now his son is hanging with a bad crowd and Caden doesn’t realize it until it’s too late. Bella slowly starts to fall for him but is scared of being hurt again. Can Caden figure out how to juggle both relationships or will he lose the only woman he’s ever loved? Ms. Foster never disappoints when reading one of her books. Bella was a little aggravating at first where she was sending Caden mixed signals. Steamy and funny. Great characters and story.
This is a starting over story. A story about finding yourself, following your heart and standing up for what you believe in. Wonderful descriptions of the place and the people take you there. Each and every member of this complex community of characters will steal your heart and you’ll never want to leave.