Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Hot Mess Summer by Melissa Foster

 


Hot Mess Summer by Melissa Foster is now live!



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.


My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
My review:

“You are my greatest adventure.”

Romance writer and twice divorced Nicole “Writer Girl” Ross has fallen into a slump with her writing.  With her deadline quickly approaching, she decides to get away for the summer.  Impulsively she purchases a cottage in the small fishing village of Chatemup, Massachusetts. She never expected to fall for her brainstorming and adventure buddy who isn’t interested in a relationship. 

“You’re everything, Nic.  Your laugh, your smile, that wild hair. I’ve never met anyone like you, and this thing between us is unstoppable. We’re not just you and me anymore. We’re us, and I don’t want to lose how far we’ve come just because I was an idiot or because you’re moving away…”

Declan “Dimple Dude” Miller’s life was a hot mess.  He doesn't have time for a relationship, between his ex-wife, his family, and his fishing business he stays busy.  Nevertheless, he can’t seem to get Nicole off his mind, and eventually, their connection is too strong to avoid.

Hot Mess Summer is a fun and light standalone book by Melissa Foster.  It was everything I would expect from one of Ms. Foster’s books: emotional, likable characters, family drama, and witty dialogue.  I loved watching their friendship grow and their slow-burning romance ignite.  The chemistry between Nic and Declan was off the charts, and they made the perfect couple.  Their first time meeting each other was so cute and I loved their nicknames for each other.  This was the perfect book for a day at the beach.  I highly recommend this book and hope to see future books from the Chatemup characters.

I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

 


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Meet Melissa Foster



Melissa Foster is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of more than 100 novels. 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, always family oriented, and feature fiercely loyal heroes, smart, sassy heroines, and complex relatable issues. Melissa enjoys chatting with readers and book clubs. Send her an email invitation to your next event!

 

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