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Synopsis
A grumpy-sunshine romance with all the small-town summer vibes... and a dash of spice! Perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore and the Dream Harbor series! When hopeful romantic Poppy calls off her wedding at the last minute, she leaps at the chance to stay at her godmother's beach house in the quirky small town of Sweetbriar Cove. She needs a quiet summer to finish writing her new romance novelβ¦ until the construction noise starts at 5am next door. Cooper is a local craftsman, building his dream house by the beach. He has no intention of falling for his charming new neighbor, even if it is fun making her fumeβ¦ As sparks fly between them, will Poppy's hopeful outlook on love break through Cooper's grumpy defenses? And can this queen of romance write her very own happily-ever-after? The Book Lover's Beach House is a cozy spice romantic novel with small-town charm, grumpy-sunshine shenanigans, and a guaranteed HEA! From one of the writers of the hit Netflix show Bridgerton, and the romcom smash Jingle Bell Heist. Note: 'The Book Lover's Beach House' was previously published as 'Meant to Be'. It has been lightly revised with new content. Tropes: Grumpy x Sunshine Small Town Forced Proximity Found Family Cozy Spice Readers have fallen for Sweetbriar Cove, will you? "Melody Grace created characters that are simply I-R-R-E-S-I-S-T-I-B-L-E ! Her stories leave you with a big smile on your face and a heart bursting with love." βββββ "I absolutely love small town romance, and Sweetbriar Cove is one of my absolute favorites." βββββ "I felt like a giggling schoolgirl with butterflies in my stomach. If you love sweet small-town romance this is a great book for you." βββββ "This book book was a marvelous surprise. Not complicated, not demanding, just a lovely sit-in-the window-seat-and-read-for-the-afternoon type of book." βββββ "I felt an instant connection with Poppy; felt all of her ups and downs, shared in her smiles and laughs. I wish I could give this more than 5 stars!" βββββ "Sexy and sweet: the perfect summer read!" βββββ
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The Book Lover's Beach House: Fall for the small-town series for fans of cozy and spicy romance!: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult contemporary romance features steamy intimate scenes between consenting adults, mild language, and emotionally uplifting themes about new beginnings and finding love after heartbreak.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include heartbreak.
Who'll love this
Adults will enjoy the beach town setting, witty banter between opposites-attract neighbors, and heartwarming romance.