Ocean Shores

"Ocean Shores is now my fictional happy place!" Goodreads Reviewer Sparks fly when Gabe Herrera, the charismatic owner of a food truck, clashes with Madison Baldwin, the meticulous chef of a prestigious fine dining restaurant. Their rivalry escalates when they both set their sights on the same coveted restaurant space, setting the stage for a culinary showdown that sizzles as much as their signature dishes. For Madison, each meal is a meticulously orchestrated symphony of flavors. She's determined to succeed in her first head chef position, but with Gabe's food truck parked across the street and stealing her potential customers, her dreams are at risk. Meanwhile, Gabe, a self-taught chef from an immigrant family, believes food is a celebration of life, meant to connect people and bring joy to everyday moments, but he needs more than a food truck to support his family. As their rivalry intensifies, Madison and Gabe find themselves competing head-to-head in a cooking competition for a prize that could change both their lives. But as the competition heats up, so does the attraction between them. Can they set aside their differences and blend their flavors to create a recipe for love? Or will their conflicting styles and opinions prove to be insurmountable obstacles? Find out in Summer Loving, a heartwarming and humorous tale of love, food, and the power of a good meal to bring people together. SUMMER LOVING is the second book in the OCEAN SHORES series by #1 NYT Bestselling Author, Barbara Freethy. These sweet, heartwarming, romantic comedies have all the feels and fun tropes including grumpy-sunshine, opposites attract, enemies to lovers, rival chefs, and cooking competition!

"I cannot wait for more of this series, I want everybody's backstory and everybody's happy ever after. And if there's an empty apartment at Ocean Shores, it's mine!! " Robin - Goodreads She'd traded courtrooms for camera clicks. He'd traded affection for acquisition. When sparks fly, will they burn down each other's plans-or light up something real? Lexie Price ditched her high-stress law career to chase the next great photo-and help her aunt run the most delightfully chaotic beachside apartment complex in Ocean Shores. Enter Grayson Holt: Harvard MBA, all-business, zero-fun, and laser-focused on selling the building for a massive profit. Lexie's not about to let that happen-not on her watch. Before any deal can close, Grayson's sentimental father throws down one unexpected condition: Live at Ocean Shores for a full month. Suddenly, Grayson is knee-deep in friendly neighbors, sandy chaos... and one infuriating and irresistible photographer. Between Lexie's camera, her stubborn streak, and that pink bikini, Grayson's carefully structured world starts to unravel. She's not what he came for. But she might be everything he needs. And if his heart gets involved? Well, he's going to have to blame it on the bikini... Don't miss the next book in the sweet, fun, heartwarming contemporary romance series: OCEAN SHORES by#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Barbara Freethy. In the sun-soaked paradise of Oceanside, California where the ocean pounds the shore, surfers ride the early morning waves, and the local military base sends roaring jets into the sky, sits a large apartment building filled with interesting and quirky tenants, possible love connections, and more than a few secrets! Once you come to visit, you'll never want to leave!

"I cannot wait for more of this series, I want everybody's backstory and everybody's happy ever after. And if there's an empty apartment at Ocean Shores, it's mine!! " Robin – Goodreads He came to Ocean Shores to disappear. She's never been good at leaving people alone. Jax Ridley moved into the Ocean Shores apartment building with a guitar he barely touches, a past he refuses to talk about, and a name he hopes no one recognizes. Kaia Mercer is a paramedic who can't stop helping people-even when she probably should. When a late-night accident and a decades-old mystery throw them together, hidden music, forgotten memories, and growing attraction make staying detached impossible. Between beachside barbecues, nosy neighbors, found family, and a community that refuses to leave anyone alone, Jax's carefully guarded life starts slipping through his fingers, and Kaia discovers she may be just as afraid of needing someone as he is. Love Me Like You Do is a heartwarming, slow-burn contemporary romance featuring neighbors-to-lovers, a hero with secrets, hidden identity, found family, emotional healing, and a beachside community readers will want to move into. Each book in the Ocean Shores series stands alone-but once you visit, you'll want to come back. PRAISE FOR THE OCEAN SHORES SERIES: "Love Me Like You Do sneaks past your defenses and sets about owning the heart. Jax and Kaia prove that sweet and funny can leave a lasting impression." Isha - Goodreads "Sweet and salty leaves a delicious aftertaste on the heart. Summer Loving is a feast of the senses that has addiction written all over it. Freethy gives a glimpse into her lighter side with irresistible characters, unpredictable emotions and unforgettable romance." Isha on Summer Loving – Goodreads

"I cannot wait for more of this series, I want everybody's backstory and everybody's happy ever after. And if there's an empty apartment at Ocean Shores, it's mine!!" Robin - Goodreads Emmalyn McGuire has finally found her rhythm as a kindergarten teacher-but the once-in-a-lifetime love she reads about in her favorite books? Still missing. Enter Hunter Kane, a brooding military pilot recovering from a life-altering accident. Grieving, injured, and reeling from the loss of his closest friend, Hunter retreats to Ocean Shores-only to find himself the temporary guardian of his late buddy's young daughter. Overwhelmed and out of his depth, the fiercely independent Hunter turns to Emmalyn for help. She's sweet, steady, and far too easy to fall for. Despite her nerves around the grumpy, guarded pilot, Emmalyn's heart goes out to the little girl who suddenly needs them both-even if it's only for now. As they fumble through the chaos of makeshift parenthood, the sparks between them get harder to ignore. Hunter wasn't looking for love. Emmalyn wasn't planning to share her secrets. So how did they end up here-falling for each other when they least expected it? Don't miss this charming, emotional, and heart-melting romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Barbara Freethy. Perfect for fans of grumpy sunshine, slow-burn chemistry, and stories where love shows up in the most unexpected ways.