Beachread Stories

When you're lost, sometimes the only place you can go is home. Broken over the death of her fiancé, Molly leaves law school to return to her childhood home in North Carolina. Expecting to lay low until she can figure out what else to do with her life, she finds herself in the arms of her high school sweetheart, the boy who represents everything from the past she tried to leave behind. Looking for an escape, she instead finds a way back to the girl she almost forgot existed and a future she never dreamed possible.

Lou Davenport has always done things by the books, leading her right down the aisle to the man of her dreams... It isn't until she meets Gabe, the handsome graphic designer with the drool-worthy British accent, that her dreams start to verge onto a new path that she never saw coming. But is Lou willing to give up her perfect marriage for a life with someone she just met? Can Gabe offer Lou a new perspective that shakes up her entire world? Battling with the opinions of her childhood best friend, her over-bearing mother, and her own guilty conscience, Lou has to make tough decisions about her job, her friendships, and most importantly, her marriage. Can one passionate week in August change the entire course of Lou's life? Only she can decide. A thought-provoking take on the classic beach read, "The Second Week in August" will have you thrown into a love triangle like no other. Which side will you take? Author's Note: Completely unintentionally, this novel ended up being very loosely based on Taylor Swift's "Folklore" album. Throw it on in the background, look out for little references hidden throughout, and don't forget to let me know if you spot the clues ;)

Every summer since Parker was old enough to remember was spent at the beach house that her family shared with the Elliots. The three Elliot boys were everything that Parker wanted to be a part of: wild, daring, and unashamed. It was during one of these summers that Tyler Elliot became her first kiss. Years later, Parker is still reeling from the loss of her older brother, Wes. Once the golden girl, Parker has now found darker ways to make her forget about the death of her brother. So when her mother decides to ship her off to stay with the Elliot's at their beach house for the summer, Parker finds that she's not the only one whose lost herself after Wes's death. Once the innocent boy that stole Parker's first kiss, Tyler has now turned into the bad boy with a commitment problem. After his plan's to join USC for football with Wes have been thrown out, Tyler has found himself at the bottom of a bottle and with a new girl every night. When Parker arrives, though, she's not the same little girl he once remembered. Before he knows it, he's falling for her. Hard. Can the two of them fix each other and fill the hole that Wes left or will their love go up in flames that are more destructive than the people they've turned into?

Blair lives in Winter Park, Florida and works for Goldie Advertising. Set to give the pitch of the year, there are three serious problems. She has never pitched a client and the CEO of the company she is pitching, drugged and sexually assaulted her. The third is the ex-wife of the man who raped her has moved in right next door to Blair

Adam McCarthy has had a really bad week. In addition to nearly losing his three brothers in a tragic boating accident, his now ex-girlfriend has double-crossed him right out of the successful computer company he founded in New York City. What he needs is a few days at home on Gansett Island to make sure his beloved brothers are safe and to get back in touch with what really matters—his family, his friends and the tiny island that soothes his battered soul. On the ferry ride home, he runs into an old family friend who's had her own share of heartache, and Adam helps her through some rough moments, sparking an unlikely alliance. Abby Callahan has come home to Gansett, single once again after her relationship with Dr. Cal Maitland blows up in her face. After two epic failures in the game of love, she's decided this is going to be the summer she busts loose and finally has some fun—and she's shaking things up in a big way! The new Abby swears, drinks, gets a tattoo, sleeps around and generally does anything her kinder, gentler alter ego wouldn't have dreamed of doing. Before too long, Adam has appointed himself her guardian and is determined that the only sleeping around she's doing is with him. That is... unless his brother Grant is willing to risk his newfound happiness with Stephanie to keep Adam from rebounding with his ex. And what happens when Adam and Abby realize their summer fling has taken a serious turn, especially when he gets the chance to return to NY and fight for the company that's rightfully his? Does Abby have it in her to find out if the third time really is the charm? Another wild summer on Gansett Island is under way, complete with new stories for many of your favorite couples from past books! You'll also see more of Dan and Kara, David and Daisy, and find out whether Carolina has made peace with her relationship with the much younger and very sexy Irishman, Seamus O'Grady. Ready? Set? Let's go back to Gansett Island!

17 year old Willow Brown is done with distractions. After everything that's happened, she's made a promise to herself no more running, no more meaningless hookups, and no more pretending she's fine when she isn't. Moving to a quiet beach town after her mothers job transfer is supposed to be her fresh start, a chance to focus on herself and finally leave the past where it belongs. 17 year old Jack Lacy is the definition of chaos. Fast cars, fast nights, and a smirk that hides more than it shows. He's a player, a liar, and the last person Willow should get close to. From the start, they clash-too stubborn, too sharp, too unwilling to back down. But hate has a way of turning into something else. And the more they push, the more the tension between them pulls. Soon, they're caught in something neither of them saw coming, something raw, something real. Yet secrets don't stay buried. Lies always surface. And once the truth is out, there's no turning back. Because love and hate are a dangerous pair- And some betrayals are beyond repair. *Note*- this book is very fast paced as a lot happens throughout the span of the book!!!

| A Surfer Romance |

Chelsea Stormborn of the underwater kingdom of Arcania was living a peaceful existence. That was until a unknown sickness begins to spread throughout the ocean, threatening everyone she loves. Chelsea must leave her sheltered, vibrant home to track down the source of the sickness, even if it means dealing with careless humans she despises. But when she meets, Aaron, a human as passionate about saving the ocean as she is, they must form an uneasy alliance. As she begins to learn about the land above, she finds herself beginning to fall for the humans she despised. But saving her ocean home might take giving up her own freedom - or even losing her life. #5 in Savethesea ©️ 2021 to Mikayla Whitaker Cover designed by MiblArt

Every summer, Izzy returns to Florida to unwind before heading back to San Diego to continue her work as an ambitious journalist. This year, however, a simple conversation about dating turns her life upside down. After overhearing Izzy about the lack of good men and Luke, a man she knows, arrogantly dismiss women as unrealistic, their meddling mothers make a bet: if the two can fake date for the summer and convince everyone that opposites attract, they'll both get what they want-Izzy, funding for her next big journalism project, and Luke, a coveted internship through his mother's network. Neither can back down from the challenge, but the mutual disdain is palpable. Izzy sees Luke's crass humor and conservative views as everything wrong with society, while Luke finds Izzy's idealism self-righteous and exhausting. As they fake date through awkward family dinners, poolside BBQs, and beach outings, the line between fake and real begins to blur. Beneath his bravado, Izzy discovers a thoughtful, sensitive man unsure of his place in the world, and Luke sees past her activism to the woman grappling with self-doubt and burnout. But when summer comes to an end, misunderstandings and lingering fears threaten to tear them apart, leaving them to question whether the love they've found is real or just another part of the charade. Can they push past their pride and trust in what they've built, or will the bet that brought them together be the very thing that drives them apart? In Summer Charade, two opposites discover that love is messier, more beautiful, and far more real than they ever imagined.

That is to say, namely, a story about second chances.

Liam thought that the only significant event that would ever occur in his life would be his parents getting a divorce. But that's where he was wrong. Suddenly, Liam's average Australian teenage boy life is thrown up into the air when he and his mum decide to move to California. Liam finds himself with a buzzing social life that he never had before and of course, a beautiful girl living next door. Will the craziness of teenage life get in the way or will one shake be all it takes? *AUTHOR'S NOTE* I just wanted to say that I'm sorry to anyone who was waiting for me to take this story further. I feel like I hit a bit of a brick wall. I love this story, it was the first time I started writing for me and not for school. I was getting some major writer's block when it came to this story which felt weird because the creative juices had been flowing up to this point. I love this story and the characters and I finally realised that any writing I tried to force out would be really bad quality and that it could ruin the story. I do realise that this is very frustrating; I would be annoyed if someone did it to me. But I really think that in this case, less is more. I may come back to this story one day, but I make no promises. I feel like my time with Liam and Saskia has come to an end. They can enjoy their summer in peace! Basically, this is just a feel-good summer read, and I hope I've brought you some enjoyment at least. xx RomanceWriter2000 :)

Order. Attention to detail. Never leaving anything to chance. These are the qualities that make Riley Ness such a terrific federal agent . . . and a pain in the ass to everyone else. The only time Riley lets loose is when he's hanging out with his closest pals. So when he's thrown together with gorgeous, flighty Summer Sheridan, Riley's brain tells him she's a ticking time bomb-but his body doesn't want to play by the rules. Riley has to be the most irritating man Summer has ever met. The brooding hunk thinks he needs to teach her a few lessons about real life, while she'd rather show him how to enjoy it. But her BFF's all but engaged to Riley's best friend, and besides, their intense physical chemistry is all too real. Summer just needs Riley to try to meet her halfway and take a chance with the one thing that matters: his heart.

Looking for a job was one thing. Trying to find your purpose was another. Sebastian Miller has spent a decade seeking the life he wants to build. A chance stop in the middle of Tennessee gives him a new job and so much more. Trigger Warnings: Discussions of animal abuse and animal hoarding (in terms of rescuing animals) and loss. There is also discussion of chronic medical issues, bullying, grooming, and toxic relationships. While the main characters in this story do not treat animals poorly, they will be sharing stories of others that do so please read with caution if this is a struggle for you. As always, you come first.

Paul Martinez has been run ragged by the demands of managing the family’s landscaping business and his mother’s battle with dementia. It’s been so long since he had sex, he can’t remember the last time. The arrival of nurse Hope Russell brought some badly needed help to Paul and his brother Alex in managing their mother’s illness, but Hope’s presence has sparked a whole new problem for Paul—lusting after one of his employees, something his late father would never condone. Hope and her young son Ethan badly need this second chance on Gansett Island, and she’s determined to make her new job work for both of them. Kissing her boss, however, was not part of the plan. The more time she spends with Paul, the more she admires the way he cares for his mother and the attention he pays to her son. But when Paul finds out about her shameful past, will he still want her and Ethan in his life? Come back to Gansett Island to find out what’s going on with all your favorite characters, including Mac and Maddie, Seamus and Carolina and the rest of the Gansett crew. Weeks before Alex and Jenny’s long-awaited wedding, Alex begins to worry that his bride is getting cold feet—or is something else going on? It’s September on Gansett where the days are cool, bright and sunny and the nights are hot and sexy! Approximately 90,000 words.

Caly Ayers comes from a long line of female lighthouse keepers, whose lives are devoted to tradition and the demands of the sea. After a leaving the island, Caly is summoned back for the funeral of her grandmother. Will she accept her fate and become a light house keeper or will she forge her own way, battling ghosts and curses and family lore?

Supreme Court nominee Julian Sinclair comes to Washington expecting to be confirmed to the high court. Instead, he’s found shot execution-style in a city park. Detective Lt. Sam Holland’s list of suspects is long, but does it include her significant other, Senator Nick Cappuano, one of the last to see Sinclair alive? While tracking down Sinclair's killer, Sam is also confronted with a new lead into her father's unsolved shooting that leads to unexpected danger for her. In the meantime, Sam's partner, Detective Freddie Cruz, returns to the "scene of the crime" when he looks up Elin Svendson, one of the late Senator John O'Connor's sexy ex-girlfriends. After a lifetime of virtue, will Freddie be led down the road to ruin by a temptress who wants only one thing from him?

They say "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Well, what do you do when life gives you a pink slip for no reason? Laura Saunders was unjustly let go from her job as an accountant at a big-name firm. Now, she's out to get revenge. Because sometimes in life, you need to balance the sweetness with a little sour.

"I can't love that boy, but I want to." After loosing her sister and bestfriend in a car accident, Elly Gomez Costa goes to the beach house she bought for them to go to. She goes to a coffee shop where she meets three girls and they hit it off instantly. Elly then meets their three guy friends. Matt, the gay one, Jacob, the single one, and Noa, the one dating one of her new friends Maria. Problem is, she took one look at him and now is catching feelings. Matt picks up on this and agrees to help her, but only because he knows something she doesn't. But once Elly notices a ring on Maria's finger, she starts to worry that she never even had a chance. But she does. Will she find out before it's too late, or will she loose him forever?

INTRODUCTION "One Golden Summer" is a romantic and emotional novel written by Carley Fortune, the bestselling author of Every Summer After and Meet Me at the Lake. This book is about love, memories, and second chances. It tells the story of a woman who returns to the lake where she once spent a perfect summer - and finds that her past isn't finished with her yet. MAIN CHARACTER Name: Ava Morgan Age: 30s Personality: Thoughtful, kind, emotional, and nostalgic Job: Travel writer, always searching for meaning and inspiration Backstory: Ava spent one golden summer at a lake house when she was 17. She fell in love for the first time - but something happened that changed everything. Now, years later, she comes back to that same lake, trying to escape her busy life and find peace. AUTHOR NAME: Carley Fortune (2025)

Ninety days. One movie house. And a "No-men" rule that's about to be shattered by the guy next door. Cassandra Meraki is one double-shift away from a total breakdown. Between a nursing career that's sucking her dry and a friend group that's shallow, she's done. And don't even get her started on her cheating ex-boyfriend, who doesn't understand the word blocked. So she does what any sane, delusional book lover would do: she rents the iconic Montana ridge-house from her favorite movie, Caught in Déjà Vu. The goal: 90 days of silence to finally finish her own book. The reality: Having a suitcase full of things she's doesn't need and the crushing realization that she has no idea how to survive the wilderness. But fear not... Her neighbor, Adonis, is everything a rom-com lead should be-grumpy, mysterious and infuriatingly attractive- except he's real. In the movies, the girl always gets her happy ending. But in the middle of Montana with a persistent ex on her trail and a neighbor who hates her guts, Cass is about to find out that real life doesn't follow a script.