Summers in Seaside Series by Shannon O'Connor, Mel Walker, Hope Irving, M. Leigh Morhaime, Amanda Shelley, Barb Shuler, K.A. Graham, Monica Misho-Grems, Cassandra Cripps, Jami Denise, Jo Richardson, J.R. Richardson, Cata Ree, E.K. Woodcock, C.L. Collier, Tina Gallagher, Ellie Isaacson, Amy Stephens, Rebecca Gallo, Denise Wells

ASIN B09PZWZVN7 moved to the more recent editionSomeone should’ve told me pretending to date your best friend only works if you aren’t in love with them. Kennedy Davis is not in love with her best friend. That’s what she tells every girl she dates anyway, but it always ends up the same. Sienna Stevens is in love with her best friend, but she’s too afraid to admit it. A hopeless romantic who hopes her best friend might one day see her as more... moreASIN B09PZWZVN7 moved to the more recent editionSomeone should’ve told me pretending to date your best friend only works if you aren’t in love with them. Kennedy Davis is not in love with her best friend. That’s what she tells every girl she dates anyway, but it always ends up the same. Sienna Stevens is in love with her best friend, but she’s too afraid to admit it. A hopeless romantic who hopes her best friend might one day see her as more. When Kennedy must return home for her brother’s wedding it only makes sense to bring her best friend along. But Kennedys fears of returning home give Sienna a chance for Kennedy to see her as more—by being her fake girlfriend. So when the line between friends and more gets blurred with Sienna, will Kennedy finally see what everyone’s been telling her all along and confess her true feelings? Or will she hide how she feels to keep their friendship?After all, a fake relationship only for the summer, can’t hurt right? FF Fake Dating Romance set as part of the Summers in Seaside series. ALSO apart of Shannon O'Connor's 'Only in Seaside' Series book #1 less

WHEN THE MUSIC HITS, ALL YOU CAN DO IS FALL.HaileyStop the world I want to get off. I gave up my career to race home and save my family, only to be overwhelmed. We are behind on the mortgage; our family band is struggling, and my two younger brother’s constant bickering has escalated to Def Con three. The Seaside Music Festival is our last best shot – if we don’t land a music deal, everything will be lost... moreWHEN THE MUSIC HITS, ALL YOU CAN DO IS FALL.HaileyStop the world I want to get off. I gave up my career to race home and save my family, only to be overwhelmed. We are behind on the mortgage; our family band is struggling, and my two younger brother’s constant bickering has escalated to Def Con three. The Seaside Music Festival is our last best shot – if we don’t land a music deal, everything will be lost. So why exactly am I kissing a stranger under the boardwalk?MarshallI’m a music producer that lives in the land of tweaking mainstream music consumed by the masses. My reputation is taking a beating, and I’m losing clients. I’m at the end of my rope, failure is knocking at the door holding a stack of applications to mind-numbing desk jobs. Kill me now. It’s time to take a risk - all I need is one special artist. So why am I kissing a stranger at the Music festival?Two souls in search of redemption discover the sweetest sound is the beat of their own hearts. less

Meeting him during a student exchange program changed our lives then, but can we finally make things right years later?ZAYNAll my geeky teenage self cared about was video games. My social butterfly twin sister convinced me to participate in a summer exchange program between France and Oregon. That’s where I unexpectedly met Dante Reyes, the cool Dominican guitar hero wannabe who surprisingly welcomed me into his world. An instant friendship developed… until I ruined everything... moreMeeting him during a student exchange program changed our lives then, but can we finally make things right years later?ZAYNAll my geeky teenage self cared about was video games. My social butterfly twin sister convinced me to participate in a summer exchange program between France and Oregon. That’s where I unexpectedly met Dante Reyes, the cool Dominican guitar hero wannabe who surprisingly welcomed me into his world. An instant friendship developed… until I ruined everything. My sister’s dragging me back to Oregon six years later. I’m not the quirky kid anymore. I’ve worked hard for the opportunity to interview for my dream job in California. Now that I’m facing Dante again, I’m torn between anger and desire for the man who ghosted me. As if the proximity makes a difference. As if we could repair our broken friendship. As if the manwhore could ever be interested in more… DANTEMy instant connection with nerdy Zayn Mansouri didn’t make any sense. Neither did how I abruptly ended it without a second glance. The French-Moroccan went back home, and I moved on... or so I thought. Facing him again overrides everything. And just like that, our connection is cemented and our long-lost friendship ventures where I never would have fathomed. As if it were an eventuality. As if I weren’t straight. As if our unlikely summer fling could lead to more. Is this a second chance or another opportunity for heartache? Only time will tell. The Boys of Summer is part of the Summers in Seaside series. It's a contemporary small-town, bi-awakening, second-chance, opposites attract, multiracial/interracial MM romance.Welcome to Summers in Seaside, a small town located along the Oregon Coast and home of the Seaside Festival. This series of short contemporary romance stories will be filled with sun, sand and summer adventures that will tug at your heart strings.This series will give you a taste of brand new additional stories in a shared world. Each book will be a stand alone story that will include crossovers connecting some of their characters and settings.Join the Summers in Seaside Stalker group to stay up to date with all the new and exciting things happening in this series this summer. less

Seaside, Oregon.Not just the place to be for their summer festival but also the perfect place for a girl's trip.Except, Acadia now has to go alone and fresh off a breakup.With a little convincing, she packs a few suitcases--one full of her paints and some canvases--and flies halfway across the country for a month. It's either nursing a broken heart in her apartment or nursing it on a beachfront cottage all to herself... moreSeaside, Oregon.Not just the place to be for their summer festival but also the perfect place for a girl's trip.Except, Acadia now has to go alone and fresh off a breakup.With a little convincing, she packs a few suitcases--one full of her paints and some canvases--and flies halfway across the country for a month. It's either nursing a broken heart in her apartment or nursing it on a beachfront cottage all to herself.She’s hoping that a latte, pastry of the day, toes in the sand, and a canvas will be all she needs to feel a little less broken.But then Carver, the owner of the cottage comes home—completely unexpected and completely distracting. And much like Acadia, his plans had changed last minute. She can see under his flirty demeanor and captivating smile that, much like Acadia, he was hurting too. Suddenly, she needed one more thing. To help him heal just as much as she needed to. And he seemed to reciprocate.Soon, they were both forgetting exes and finding something resembling friendship in each other. And maybe something a little more.But with an expiration date on Seaside, Acadia has to protect herself. She can’t let herself get too close to Carver, which is easier said than done.But what if giving in to their hearts' desire is the only way to heal?Welcome to Summers in Seaside, a small town located along the Oregon Coast and home of the Seaside Festival. This series of short contemporary romance stories are filled with sun, sand and summer adventures that will tug at your heart strings.This series gives you a taste of new authors and their stand alone stories in a shared world. Each book may include crossovers connecting some of their characters and settings. less

Watching my sister fall in love last summer gave me something I hadn’t expected—hope. It gave me hope that there might be someone out there for me and hope that I might get past my misguided fears and finally let someone in.With my help, Ryan’s planning the most epic proposal. I just have to get the know-it-all musician I work with to fall in line to make it work.Jax is wicked smart, extremely talented, and sexy as sin. But he can’t see the forest for the trees when it comes to his potential... moreWatching my sister fall in love last summer gave me something I hadn’t expected—hope. It gave me hope that there might be someone out there for me and hope that I might get past my misguided fears and finally let someone in.With my help, Ryan’s planning the most epic proposal. I just have to get the know-it-all musician I work with to fall in line to make it work.Jax is wicked smart, extremely talented, and sexy as sin. But he can’t see the forest for the trees when it comes to his potential. He’d rather keep playing in dive bars along the coast than take a real shot at success.When the Seaside festival has a music competition, I present Jax with an ultimatum that will either make or break both our careers.I’ve laid it all on the line, but can he? less

If she won’t offer to bury a body for you, is she really your best friend?Mara Applegate thought she had it all: A high-end, lucrative career she loved and a handsome man who loved her. It was the start of a happily ever after until it all fell apart and slipped between her fingers. It’s one thing to find out her fiancé never loved her. It’s another to have him throw that misplaced love in her face. His choices were now her fault... moreIf she won’t offer to bury a body for you, is she really your best friend?Mara Applegate thought she had it all: A high-end, lucrative career she loved and a handsome man who loved her. It was the start of a happily ever after until it all fell apart and slipped between her fingers. It’s one thing to find out her fiancé never loved her. It’s another to have him throw that misplaced love in her face. His choices were now her fault.Needing a safe place to recollect herself, Mara calls her long-time best friend and takes a road trip to Oregon. Brenna was now the only person she had in the world. The one person that, no matter what, would never abandon her. Two friends, once separated by distance and life, set out on a new adventure. They’re on a search to find themselves and maybe, just maybe, find happiness. Can the men they encounter handle their brand of crazy, or are they doomed to be a passing fling? less

She needs to finish her book. He needs to balance his out.Maddie, a budding romance author - whose first book made the whole author thing seem easy - is stuck. The words won’t come to her, and the page remains empty after months. With a pushy ex-boyfriend for an agent, Maddie feels the pressure as her new deadline quickly approaches. Having run out of ideas to get over her writer’s block, Maddie books a summer stay at a cute, quaint, little ranch on the Oregon coast... moreShe needs to finish her book. He needs to balance his out.Maddie, a budding romance author - whose first book made the whole author thing seem easy - is stuck. The words won’t come to her, and the page remains empty after months. With a pushy ex-boyfriend for an agent, Maddie feels the pressure as her new deadline quickly approaches. Having run out of ideas to get over her writer’s block, Maddie books a summer stay at a cute, quaint, little ranch on the Oregon coast. Positive that a change of scenery will do the trick, she sets off to do the one thing she’d never expected to do: become the protagonist in her own romance novel.Lifelong rancher Jason Harper is struggling to keep his family’s ranch afloat. With the livestock industry hitting a rough patch, he is forced to dip his toes into another industry he knows very little about. With one final hail mary to save the generations’ worth of Harper blood, sweat, and tears, Jason decides to rent out his ranch for the summer, with hopes that Seaside’s thriving tourist industry can keep him on his feet. He had no idea that this decision would lead to everything he needed…and more. Can these two desperate strangers find the help they’ve been in dire need of? Or will the sparks of a summer romance cause everything they’re working towards to crumble into the sea?If you loved Emily Henry’s Beach Read and Olivia Dade’s All the Feels, you’ll love Booked for the Summer.Buy Booked for the Summer now to get immersed in a forced proximity romance from the Summers in Seaside collection. less

I’m not normal. I’ll never be normal. But spending my life hiding behind closed curtains just doesn’t work anymore. I want to live, really live. Like feel warm sand beneath my toes, the sun on my face, and laughter inside my heart, live. Stepping outside was the hard part. Falling for my neighbor, easier than I thought. But finding out my neighbor has a twin brother that wants me too? I’m not sure I’m ready for both of them, but I can’t give either of them up... moreI’m not normal. I’ll never be normal. But spending my life hiding behind closed curtains just doesn’t work anymore. I want to live, really live. Like feel warm sand beneath my toes, the sun on my face, and laughter inside my heart, live. Stepping outside was the hard part. Falling for my neighbor, easier than I thought. But finding out my neighbor has a twin brother that wants me too? I’m not sure I’m ready for both of them, but I can’t give either of them up. What happens when they find out how broken I am? That I’ll never be normal? This novel is part of the Summers in Seaside Series. less

A Later in Life, Second Chance RomanceCalista Boyd had one fatal flaw.Her taste in men.After the end of a disastrous marriage, she returns to her hometown in Seaside Oregon to make fresh start.She rediscovers her love for the ocean and a renewed passion for creating art from the sea, and starts an exciting new business selling her jewelry designs. With the support of her friends and family, she’s on a path to find the happiness she gave up on years ago... moreA Later in Life, Second Chance RomanceCalista Boyd had one fatal flaw.Her taste in men.After the end of a disastrous marriage, she returns to her hometown in Seaside Oregon to make fresh start.She rediscovers her love for the ocean and a renewed passion for creating art from the sea, and starts an exciting new business selling her jewelry designs. With the support of her friends and family, she’s on a path to find the happiness she gave up on years ago.When she finds a man lying in an alley one night, bloody and beaten, suddenly the path she’d carefully navigated shifted. Another complicated man in her life was the last thing she needed, but this stranger has a hold on her she can’t ignore.Ellis Vaughn was tired.For years he’d had to fight to survive his own bad decisions and what fate had handed to him.He’d found a quiet life, but the pull of his old ways won out. When his little brother goes missing, all arrows point to a small beach town in Oregon, and what he finds there is more than the trouble he expected.The last thing he imagined fate to hand him was a beautiful blonde angel who stirs feelings he’d never thought he’d consider.Like forever.When the danger following Ellis threatens to tear through the bloom of happiness between them, can they trust each other enough to save what they’ve begun to feel? less

Ella Green is looking forward to some time off from her stressful job. Soaking up the sun with her toes in the sand is a hell of a lot less dangerous than chasing down bad guys and dodging bullets on the regular. But when a wealthy resident of the small town she’s ended up in approaches her with a unique problem he’d like her to handle, saying no isn’t as easy as Ella thought it would be... moreElla Green is looking forward to some time off from her stressful job. Soaking up the sun with her toes in the sand is a hell of a lot less dangerous than chasing down bad guys and dodging bullets on the regular. But when a wealthy resident of the small town she’s ended up in approaches her with a unique problem he’d like her to handle, saying no isn’t as easy as Ella thought it would be. Will her standard alias and quick wit get the job done and still leave her time to relax? Or will she have to work a little harder to earn the money this time? less

I’m finally finished with High School and most of the people in it. I have a few friends but I’m sick of being called names and feeling like an outcast.Ok.. so.. I’m good at school, so..I work in a bookstore, so.. I love to read, and sure.. I can talk about books all day long, especially while helping someone find just the right book to read next. Since when is being passionate a bad thing? Well, Clay Connelly sure seems to find fault in everything I do. To him I’m just “Nerd Girl”... moreI’m finally finished with High School and most of the people in it. I have a few friends but I’m sick of being called names and feeling like an outcast.Ok.. so.. I’m good at school, so..I work in a bookstore, so.. I love to read, and sure.. I can talk about books all day long, especially while helping someone find just the right book to read next. Since when is being passionate a bad thing? Well, Clay Connelly sure seems to find fault in everything I do. To him I’m just “Nerd Girl”.Since the day my mom and I moved here to Seaside, Oregon he seems to have made it his life’s mission to harass me and try getting under my skin. I am so done with that! Despite my best efforts and against my own better judgement, my heart still pounds when he is near and I can’t seem to help wanting to kiss him and slap him at the same time. If that wasn’t confusing enough, his penetrating grey eyes dive straight into my soul. I can’t help but wonder what he sees there and why he wants to look in the first place. After a bold and probably foolish move on my part, Clay is determined to haunt me and make this summer unforgettable. Little did we both know, but this summer would indeed be unforgettable in every meaning of the word. Just not the way he had planned! less

Life never goes as planned …Two years ago, I lost my dream job.Then, to make matters worse, I caught my boyfriend cheating on me.Not knowing where else to turn, I escaped to my aunt’s house in Seaside, Oregon.Now, I’m helping run her bed & breakfast, the Sandy Shore Inn. Life may not be what I’d planned, but I’m finally getting back on track.That is until I meet Stone Ryder.He’s famous for both his best selling novels and sexy good looks... moreLife never goes as planned …Two years ago, I lost my dream job.Then, to make matters worse, I caught my boyfriend cheating on me.Not knowing where else to turn, I escaped to my aunt’s house in Seaside, Oregon.Now, I’m helping run her bed & breakfast, the Sandy Shore Inn. Life may not be what I’d planned, but I’m finally getting back on track.That is until I meet Stone Ryder.He’s famous for both his best selling novels and sexy good looks.When he walks into the B&B, I’m caught off guard by how kind and humble he is. But what really shocks me is the unexpected spark of attraction between us.Our chemistry is real, but Stone’s life is all about fiction.Can we sustain the magic we feel when we’re together, or will it fizzle out as quickly as it started? less

She couldn’t write a romance this complicated if she tried…EveI need a change of scenery.My creativity—and my belief in happily ever after—dried up after my divorce. That’s problematic for someone who writes love stories for a living.The small town of Seaside might be the perfect place to recharge. Finding a romance of my own, however, is not on the agenda... moreShe couldn’t write a romance this complicated if she tried…EveI need a change of scenery.My creativity—and my belief in happily ever after—dried up after my divorce. That’s problematic for someone who writes love stories for a living.The small town of Seaside might be the perfect place to recharge. Finding a romance of my own, however, is not on the agenda. Especially not with the sexy handyman who is not only ten years younger than me, but also used to be the Hollywood star my daughter idolized.Too bad his forbidden status only makes me want him more…MaxI left Hollywood in my rearview years ago and never looked back.No one in Seaside cares about my past. So, I’m content here. Everything is easy. Simple.Until Eve Reese shows up.She’s everything I never knew I needed, and I’ll do whatever it takes to convince her we’re meant to be together. No worries, right?I wish… less

What happens when the person you fall in love with isn’t who you thought?When Mysti Larson first stepped foot in Seaside, she hadn’t intended to stay. The sleepy little town was nothing more than a place to refuel as she headed down the coast. Then fate took over, handing her a job, a home, and friends she adored, before she fell for the love of her life.But life in Seaside wasn’t what it seemed. There was a dark secret hidden under the surface of the town... moreWhat happens when the person you fall in love with isn’t who you thought?When Mysti Larson first stepped foot in Seaside, she hadn’t intended to stay. The sleepy little town was nothing more than a place to refuel as she headed down the coast. Then fate took over, handing her a job, a home, and friends she adored, before she fell for the love of her life.But life in Seaside wasn’t what it seemed. There was a dark secret hidden under the surface of the town. As belongings went missing, and things in her home were moved, no amount of security cameras could make her feel safe.When her own secrets catch up with her, will Mysti’s friends be able to save her, or will the mystery that’s been plaguing the town come to take her life?Welcome to Summers in Seaside, a small town located along the Oregon Coast and home of the Seaside Festival. This brand new series of short contemporary romance stories will be filled with sun, sand and summer adventures that will tug at your heart strings. less

Lights, camera, action…Marley Turner is devastated that she’s had to change her plans for the summer. Instead of doing the internship she’d applied for at college, she’s headed back home to help in the family-owned restaurant. Seems a film production company has selected Seaside for the location of their next movie and the restaurant is expected to provide the food for the crew while they’re in town... moreLights, camera, action…Marley Turner is devastated that she’s had to change her plans for the summer. Instead of doing the internship she’d applied for at college, she’s headed back home to help in the family-owned restaurant. Seems a film production company has selected Seaside for the location of their next movie and the restaurant is expected to provide the food for the crew while they’re in town.Short-staffed and struggling to stay afloat, Marley’s father hires Preston Roark to help with the kitchen duties. Preston takes an instant liking to Marley and despite how much he tries to get to know her, Marley has one thing on her mind—James Phoenix, the heartthrob playing the leading role in the movie. James plays the part well and before long, Marley is swooning like everyone else in town. Too bad James is all about acting rather than being in a serious relationship.With summer winding down and the filming company wrapping up their final scenes, Marley finds that saying goodbye to James isn’t as difficult as she expected. But leaving Preston behind is another story. James Phoenix may light up the big screen, but Preston Roark knows how to steal the show.Grab your copy of the summer’s hottest attraction, One Wild Summer, today! less

After my marriage ends in disaster, it’s time to move on.The only problem is navigating my new life as a single father.The solution? Hire a nanny.So, when my kids run into Hadley Gerard, I spontaneously offer her the job.But my return to business as usual is foiled by my growing attraction to the charming green-eyed nanny living under my roof.The more time we spend together, the more my desire for her grows. Until finally, I give in and claim her... moreAfter my marriage ends in disaster, it’s time to move on.The only problem is navigating my new life as a single father.The solution? Hire a nanny.So, when my kids run into Hadley Gerard, I spontaneously offer her the job.But my return to business as usual is foiled by my growing attraction to the charming green-eyed nanny living under my roof.The more time we spend together, the more my desire for her grows. Until finally, I give in and claim her.She’s only in Seaside for the summer, the perfect temporary distraction for my weary heart. The last thing I expect is to fall in love.When my world erupts once again in chaos, I’m not sure if Hadley and I can survive. Only time will tell if she’ll be my salvation or a summer fling. less

GENEVIEVEI didn’t kill my husband. At least I don’t think I did. But all evidence points to me and I can’t remember a thing about that night. There are only two people in my life who would inherently trust I’m innocent. One of them just died. The other is my ex Tyler Presley; who I still have feelings for.What kind of monster mourns one man while trying to seduce another? Me. I’m that kind of monster... moreGENEVIEVEI didn’t kill my husband. At least I don’t think I did. But all evidence points to me and I can’t remember a thing about that night. There are only two people in my life who would inherently trust I’m innocent. One of them just died. The other is my ex Tyler Presley; who I still have feelings for.What kind of monster mourns one man while trying to seduce another? Me. I’m that kind of monster.TYLERGenevieve Daniels thinks she can call me, four years after decimating my heart, and I’ll ride up like some chump on my white horse to save her. Not a chance. Still, I’ll play right into her game of seduction. If only to mess with her. Show her what it’s like to crumble. Am I that much of a monster?Yes. Yes, I am. less

Summers in Seaside meant time with Nana, my sisters and an entire season at the beach.Nana always took care of everything far in advance, so it shouldn’t be surprising that she’d planned renovations for after she passed.However she failed to mention said plans to anyone.So imagine my surprise, when I’m awoken by the blasting sound of a skill-saw practically coming through my wall, the first official morning of summer break... moreSummers in Seaside meant time with Nana, my sisters and an entire season at the beach.Nana always took care of everything far in advance, so it shouldn’t be surprising that she’d planned renovations for after she passed.However she failed to mention said plans to anyone.So imagine my surprise, when I’m awoken by the blasting sound of a skill-saw practically coming through my wall, the first official morning of summer break.Not only did I come flying out of bed swinging, but I gave Ryan, the unsuspecting carpenter the surprise of his life, when I came wielding my killer coat hanger and all. Too bad, I was only in a tank and undies and it wasn’t nearly as effective as I’d hoped.Of course, Ryan insists Nana paid for this project in full and he’s only doing his job.But my sisters and I must make this summer memorable without Nana. It was her final request. I refuse to let a tall, pesky, sexy as sin, know-it-all get in our way. Nope - not a chance.For the next few weeks, I do my best to ignore Ryan - until my youngest sister throws down a dare I can’t back down from.Kiss the next single guy who walks up to the bonfire - or explain to my sisters why I get riled up over Ryan.When Ryan suddenly appears, I know I’m screwed in more ways than one.Not only will my sisters find I’ve been keeping a secret, but from the determined look on Ryan’s face, I’m afraid he’s eager to reveal it to the world as well.What have I gotten myself into?As I walk toward him, one thing is certain - this summer dare will either make or break me. less