HOT MESS SUMMER
A fun and sexy standalone romantic comedy
Melissa Foster
Releasing Oct 17, 2023
Montlake Romance
A fun and sexy standalone romantic comedy
Melissa Foster
Releasing Oct 17, 2023
Montlake Romance
Blurb
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.
Hot Mess Summer is published by Montlake Romance and will be available in paperback and audio formats at all book retailers, and exclusively in digital format for Kindle and Kindle apps. Download a free Kindle reading app here: http://bit.ly/FreeKindle_App1
Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/133185849-hot-mess-summer
Sneak Peek: https://melissafoster.com/hot-mess-summer-sneak-peek/
Buy Links
➜KINDLE: https://lnk.to/Kindle_HMS
➜PAPERBACK: https://lnk.to/PB_HMS
➜AUDIO: https://lnk.to/HMSa_Amazon
➜AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED
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.
Hot Mess Summer is published by Montlake Romance and will be available in paperback and audio formats at all book retailers, and exclusively in digital format for Kindle and Kindle apps. Download a free Kindle reading app here: http://bit.ly/FreeKindle_App1
Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/133185849-hot-mess-summer
Sneak Peek: https://melissafoster.com/hot-mess-summer-sneak-peek/
Buy Links
➜KINDLE: https://lnk.to/Kindle_HMS
➜PAPERBACK: https://lnk.to/PB_HMS
➜AUDIO: https://lnk.to/HMSa_Amazon
➜AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED
MY REVIEW
Nicole's taking back her life - bought a house in a small East Coast village, and is determined to spend the summer there rejuvenating her writing muse, which has seemed to have deserted her lately. She isn't looking for a man, a relationship or anything in that realm. Her friends who have come with her to spend awhile, though, keep urging her to put herself out there. She seems to have attracted more than one attractive man, but it's a rough around the edges fish peddler named Declan who is sticking in her mind. He doesn't want an entanglement any more than she does, so the two will just have to agree to adventures with no strings. Until more is inevitable, until they can no longer resist. But can they truly maintain a no strings relationship? What will Nicole do when it's clear that Declan's ex-wife is far more a priority than she is?
Declan's always been the savior. He saves his dad from the consequences of his drinking. He saves his ex-wife from, well, everything, so when does he do for himself? When a gorgeous newcomer appears in town, just maybe he can do something for himself by letting himself have something with the most interesting adventure he's ever laid eyes on. But to do so, he'll need to make sure his priority list is in order or he'll lose her.
Hot Mess may be a romantic comedy, but it has more heart and emotional depth than the average humorous piece of fiction. Declan, oh Declan, that man is just such a sweet lug with so many issues and has his head buried in the sand until this equally sweet "hot mess" comes along and gently brings his head out of the fog. The fact that the both of them aren't in their 20s is actually something I really enjoyed - they act like mature adults rather than whiny, entitled brats that 20 somethings can many times come across as, and this speaks to my heart *ahem 40 something here*. Melissa never fails to bring the heat, the feels, and the love - it's why she's one of my absolute favorite writers!
Author Info
Melissa Foster is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance 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–perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines.
Author Links
Website: http://www.melissafoster.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MelissaFosterAuthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Melissa_Foster
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3023973.Melissa_Foster
Newsletter: http://melissafoster.com/newsletter/
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/melissa-foster
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissafoster_author/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissafoster_author
Melissa Foster is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance 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–perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines.
Author Links
Website: http://www.melissafoster.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MelissaFosterAuthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Melissa_Foster
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3023973.Melissa_Foster
Newsletter: http://melissafoster.com/newsletter/
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/melissa-foster
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissafoster_author/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissafoster_author
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