Hot Mess Summer

By: Melissa Foster

Narrated by: Ava Erickson, Aaron Shedlock

She’s a romance writer who, against her better instinct, is finding love in the friend zone in a fun, sexy, and unpredictable romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster.

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. So why are all these random men suddenly drawn to me? Is there a shortage of women in Chatemup, Massachusetts? 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’s 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.

©2023 Melissa Foster (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Emotional and fun!

I’ve read books by Melissa Foster before, enjoyed them, and moved on. Hot Mess Summer won’t let me go!
I love the community of characters Nic found at her new beach house. I enjoyed her adventures with Declan. I love how mature they are…and how deeply they fell in love.
The narration of the audiobook totally fits the vibe of the book. Next, please!

Didn’t finish it. Didn’t like it

Didn’t like the sexual part of this book. It Detracted from the cute story line

How to turn a hot mess into hot love

Melissa never disappoints with her novels. She writes real life characters with really life problems that we all face. Nicole moves to a beach town to spend the summer and finish her next novel. She doesn't expect to learn how to love herself again and find someone to love. Declan has lived here his whole life and spends most of it saving all of those around him. Together Nicole and Declan learn to stand up for themselves and how to love again.
Good dual POV narration.

Melissa's book scores again!

this has to be a new favorite for sure! I loved the adventure and story. I couldn't put it down, I only wished it never ended! I would definitely re-read this! a great starting over and truth in this story, jump in now!

Loved reading this book

Such a captivating story. I love how the summer turned out considering she just wanted to get away. So fun that she found such amazing friends and someone she can be real with. I can’t wait to read more books by this author