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From the New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster comes a funny, sexy romantic comedy featuring a twice-divorced, stressed-out romance writer who finds out that sometimes true love can be a hot mess.
Who buys a cottage in a New England fishing village on a whim? A stressed-out, twice-divorced romance writer and single mother looking for a fresh start, that’s who. Despite what my besties say about my three-year dry spell, I’m not looking for a man. Or drama. Or sex. I’ve got enough on my plate with writer’s block and a daughter who refuses to grow up. Community. That’s what I need. Unfortunately, it seems the universe has other ideas. Either Chatemup, Massachusetts, has a serious shortage of single women, or I’ve become a hot mess magnet for the male species.
At least I’ve found one funny, good-hearted friend: fish peddler Declan Miller, my brainstorming adventure buddy who stirs my creative juices. I’m his Writer Girl. He’s my Dimple Dude. Just scruffy, granite-chested, deep-voiced, ex-military brawn who happens to be—oh, Nicole, what are you doing to yourself?—stoking a long-neglected fire without even trying.
A self-confessed hot mess, divorced single dad Declan is too old for relationship games. Not interested. Same here. So why do I keep thinking about him? Preferably naked. Because I’m a hot mess, too? At least he’s inspiring me to write. If only real life were like one of my novels. At least then I’d have a better idea of how this was going to end.
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My Thoughts:
I’ve been reading Melissa’s books for nearly a decade now and she’s always been one of my go-to, instaclick, must-read. Her books do exactly what I want – whisk me away to some place fun, full of laughter, love, and characters you would love to have as best friends. Hot Mess Summer is definitely different from her other reads – but I think exactly what we all needed from Melissa!
Knowing that Declan was based on Jeffrey Dean Morgan, I could hear his voice all throughout his parts in the story – especially during the more intimate moments *wink wink*! Nicole is trying to take some time to rediscover who she is underneath everything (and everyone) she built around her to keep her in a safe, comfortable place. To say that her summer is a hot mess — well, it’s precisely the perfect title for this book.
I love how Melissa loosely based this book on her own personal adventure through a summer. Being such a big fan and a part of her Facebook group, I got to hear pieces of her personal stories and love how she added some fun twists to make them uniquely Nic’s for this book. Personally, I have been divorced and can understand a lot of what both Nic and Dec went through in regard to their exes. There were times that I was a bit frustrated with them both, but knowing how messy divorces with children are, I knew they were doing what they often thought was right and things that would keep the peace.
In addition to the fun story, can we talk about this cover? How gorgeous is it??!!
About the Author:
Melissa Foster is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & 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 lovingly erotic and always family oriented, the perfect beach reads for contemporary romance and women’s fiction lovers who enjoy reading about loyal, wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines with complex relatable issues. Melissa also writes sweet romance under the pen name Addison Cole. Melissa enjoys chatting with readers and book clubs. Send her an email invitation to your next event!
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