by: Melanie Summers
Series: Paradise Bay
Genre: Contemporary Romance/Romantic Comedy
Release Date: June 22, 2023
Publisher: Indigo Group
A hilarious and heartwarming story that’ll have you snort-laughing, swooning, and sighing with happiness…
Lola Gordon’s dreams of a thriving surf shop were shattered when her ex vanished with all the money in their business account, leaving her on the brink of losing everything. With the bank set to auction off her beloved shop and its contents in just six weeks, Lola is desperate to find a solution.
When news of an exciting treasure hunt sweeps through the island, Lola sees it as her last chance to reclaim her surf shop and rebuild her life. There’s just one obstacle standing in her way: she needs a boat.
Enter Aidan Clarke, a disillusioned Canadian expat seeking solace in the tranquil shores of Paradise Bay. Having recently discovered his fiancée’s infidelity with his brother, Aidan wants to be alone. So when his parents decide to visit and hunt for a house near his seaside cottage, Aidan realizes he must create an illusion of happiness.
He proposes a deal to Lola: he’ll provide the boat she needs if she agrees to pose as his live-in girlfriend.
As Lola and Aidan set sail on their adventure, the lines between fiction and reality blur, and their fake affection starts to feel all too genuine.
Join Lola and Aidan as their dreams are tested, their hearts are mended, and a sun-kissed romance awaits…
Beach Please is a closed-door rom-com with a bit of heat and a fair bit of cursing. It stands alone (although to get the full treasure hunt experience, it’s best to read Whisked Away first) and comes complete with maps, colourful graphics, and a whole lot of ice cream…
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Series: Paradise Bay
Genre: Contemporary Romance/Romantic Comedy
Release Date: June 22, 2023
Publisher: Indigo Group
A hilarious and heartwarming story that’ll have you snort-laughing, swooning, and sighing with happiness…
Lola Gordon’s dreams of a thriving surf shop were shattered when her ex vanished with all the money in their business account, leaving her on the brink of losing everything. With the bank set to auction off her beloved shop and its contents in just six weeks, Lola is desperate to find a solution.
When news of an exciting treasure hunt sweeps through the island, Lola sees it as her last chance to reclaim her surf shop and rebuild her life. There’s just one obstacle standing in her way: she needs a boat.
Enter Aidan Clarke, a disillusioned Canadian expat seeking solace in the tranquil shores of Paradise Bay. Having recently discovered his fiancée’s infidelity with his brother, Aidan wants to be alone. So when his parents decide to visit and hunt for a house near his seaside cottage, Aidan realizes he must create an illusion of happiness.
He proposes a deal to Lola: he’ll provide the boat she needs if she agrees to pose as his live-in girlfriend.
As Lola and Aidan set sail on their adventure, the lines between fiction and reality blur, and their fake affection starts to feel all too genuine.
Join Lola and Aidan as their dreams are tested, their hearts are mended, and a sun-kissed romance awaits…
Beach Please is a closed-door rom-com with a bit of heat and a fair bit of cursing. It stands alone (although to get the full treasure hunt experience, it’s best to read Whisked Away first) and comes complete with maps, colourful graphics, and a whole lot of ice cream…
We wait in an awkward silence for a couple of minutes, my heart pounding in my chest. I hit refresh on the NBO website and am delighted to read the words: The Quest Has Begun.
I let out a little squealing noise. “This is it!”
I click on the clue for the Benavente Islands and read it out loud. “It is said that the Latin name Benavente means 'welcome,’ from bene or 'well' and the past participle of venire, which is vente, 'to come.’ So welcome to the quest for the crown. The bejeweled prize hidden somewhere on the Benavente Islands will be found by only the bravest of souls—someone whose fortitude was forged from the same fires as King Draqen’s sword. But more importantly, someone who understands the secret of life is riding the highs and lows. Be careful on your journey. You don’t want to suffer the same fate as Ogden.”
He puts the key in the ignition, waiting for me to announce that I’ve solved it. But I don’t. In fact, I’m drawing totally blank. “Hmph, that’s… not what I was expecting.”
“I take it that it’s harder than you thought?”
I tap my fingertips on my chin. “I wouldn’t call that a clue so much as a riddle.”
“Do you want some help?”
“No, I really need to do this on my own. Not that I don’t think you’d be helpful, but it’s a bit of a pride thing for me.”
“Say no more, I totally get it.”
The third boat leaves just as another group of people arrive. They get on a motor-sailor and take off immediately. No! No more people!
“Don’t worry. They totally had a fishing vibe,” he tells me, even though they are definitely out here looking for the crown.
“Think, Lola. Think,” I mutter. “So obviously the bit about King Draqen’s sword is the key. I think.” I take book one off the table and start to flip through it.
Over the next hour, more boats leave while Aidan waits patiently at the wheel for me to solve the clue (looking ridiculously handsome, by the way. Rosy would die if she saw his butt right now). Never mind that! God, Lola, you suck.
I’m sweating now, even though I haven’t moved anything other than my hands. “This is so hard.”
Aidan sits down across from me, and says, “I know you want to do this on your own, and I totally believe that you’re one-hundred-percent capable of doing just that, but I’d like to help.”
I look up from my notebook. “Yeah, thanks. It might help to bounce my ideas off someone.”
“Sure. I’m here for you.”
Oh God, don’t say that. That’s something the guy you fall in love with would say…
I let out a little squealing noise. “This is it!”
I click on the clue for the Benavente Islands and read it out loud. “It is said that the Latin name Benavente means 'welcome,’ from bene or 'well' and the past participle of venire, which is vente, 'to come.’ So welcome to the quest for the crown. The bejeweled prize hidden somewhere on the Benavente Islands will be found by only the bravest of souls—someone whose fortitude was forged from the same fires as King Draqen’s sword. But more importantly, someone who understands the secret of life is riding the highs and lows. Be careful on your journey. You don’t want to suffer the same fate as Ogden.”
He puts the key in the ignition, waiting for me to announce that I’ve solved it. But I don’t. In fact, I’m drawing totally blank. “Hmph, that’s… not what I was expecting.”
“I take it that it’s harder than you thought?”
I tap my fingertips on my chin. “I wouldn’t call that a clue so much as a riddle.”
“Do you want some help?”
“No, I really need to do this on my own. Not that I don’t think you’d be helpful, but it’s a bit of a pride thing for me.”
“Say no more, I totally get it.”
The third boat leaves just as another group of people arrive. They get on a motor-sailor and take off immediately. No! No more people!
“Don’t worry. They totally had a fishing vibe,” he tells me, even though they are definitely out here looking for the crown.
“Think, Lola. Think,” I mutter. “So obviously the bit about King Draqen’s sword is the key. I think.” I take book one off the table and start to flip through it.
Over the next hour, more boats leave while Aidan waits patiently at the wheel for me to solve the clue (looking ridiculously handsome, by the way. Rosy would die if she saw his butt right now). Never mind that! God, Lola, you suck.
I’m sweating now, even though I haven’t moved anything other than my hands. “This is so hard.”
Aidan sits down across from me, and says, “I know you want to do this on your own, and I totally believe that you’re one-hundred-percent capable of doing just that, but I’d like to help.”
I look up from my notebook. “Yeah, thanks. It might help to bounce my ideas off someone.”
“Sure. I’m here for you.”
Oh God, don’t say that. That’s something the guy you fall in love with would say…
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Melanie Summers also writes steamy romance as MJ Summers.
Melanie made a name for herself with her debut novel, Break in Two, a contemporary romance that cracked the Top 10 Paid on Amazon in both the UK and Canada, and the top 50 Paid in the USA. Her highly acclaimed Full Hearts Series was picked up by both Piatkus Entice (a division of Hachette UK) and HarperCollins Canada. Her first three books have been translated into Czech and Slovak by EuroMedia. Since 2013, she has written and published three novellas, and eight novels (of which seven have been published). She has sold over a quarter of a million books around the globe.
In her previous life (i.e. before having children), Melanie got her Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta, then went on to work in the soul-sucking customer service industry for a large cellular network provider that shall remain nameless (unless you write her personally - then she'll dish). On her days off, she took courses and studied to become a Chartered Mediator. That designation landed her a job at the R.C.M.P. as the Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator for 'K' Division. Having had enough of mediating arguments between gun-toting police officers, she decided it was much safer to have children so she could continue her study of conflict in a weapon-free environment (and one which doesn't require makeup and/or nylons).
Melanie resides in Edmonton with her husband, three young children, and their adorable but neurotic one-eyed dog. When she's not writing novels, Melanie loves reading (obviously), snuggling up on the couch with her family for movie night (which would not be complete without lots of popcorn and milkshakes), and long walks in the woods near her house. She also spends a lot more time thinking about doing yoga than actually doing yoga, which is why most of her photos are taken 'from above'. She also loves shutting down restaurants with her girlfriends. Well, not literally shutting them down, like calling the health inspector or something--more like just staying until they turn the lights off.
She is represented by Suzanne Brandreth of The Cooke Agency International.
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Sounds like a great book. I enjoyed the excerpt.
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