If It's Meant to Be

The Bayview Romances, Book 1

By: Lily Seabrooke

Narrated by: Ellie Gossage

Some love stories just aren't meant to be. And some people don't care.

While she's lost in her biggest contract yet, freelance producer Emberlynn's comfy small-town life gets turned upside-down by the arrival of her best friend Paisley's older sister. Sleek, chic, impossibly cool, and way more attractive than her friend's sister has any right being, Aria is distracting-and off-limits.

Burned out from her same-old career and wanting a fresh start after her relationship ended, Aria takes a break from New York, staying with her sister in the cozy small town of Bayview as she works to launch her first business. What should have been a quiet interlude takes a turn when her sister's best friend, and next-door neighbor, is a little too interesting-and a little too interested in her.

When their neighboring-balcony coworking sessions blossom into something more, will their secret connection convince Aria to stay? Or is it a love story that isn't meant to be?

Contains mature themes.

©2023 Lily Seabrooke (P)2024 Tantor

Loved it!

It was really good. I kept saying when she was saying for the second time she was going back to ny to just go just gooooo!! Haha

Even better than I remembered

This book was so great when I read it back in June of last year, but it was even better hearing it out loud. The narrator was fantastic. She really brought so much life to the characters and all of the voices were fantastic, especially Paisley's. I loved it from start to finish and I can't wait to listen to Against the Current next.

Crazy but hot relationship

Emberlynn is attracted to Aria and Aria is attracted to her as well. They try to fight it, as Aria is going back to NY. On Aria's last day Emberlynn ghosts her. One year later Emberlynn is in an open relationship, but it seems pretty much one sided, as Emberlynn isn't sleeping with others like her GF is. During Aria's time away, she reaches her goal and becomes a 1%er.

When sparks fly, modern romance has logistics and career ambition to deal with

Great narration and chemistry between the two main characters and a really interesting family dynamic! The secondary characters also add some spice and comic relief! A lot of couples have these challenges- does love detail where you live or your own career options? Worth the listen to see how this couple navigated their HEA!

Great book

This was a pleasure to listen to. Well written, great MC. Narration was good. Original story