Hopelessly Romantic (A Heartwarming and Humorous Romance!)

· Ocean Shores Book 1 · Fog City Publishing, LLC
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Welcome to OCEAN SHORES 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. Just steps from the sand 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…

In HOPELESSLY ROMANTIC, Ava Campbell, a pragmatic and fiercely independent woman, is housesitting for her newlywed sister Serena, whom she practically raised. Struggling with the void left by her sister's departure and the feeling that life is passing her by, Ava's solitude is shattered by Liam Nash, a laid-back Australian surfer with a smile as captivating as the waves he rides. 

Liam is clearly someone with absolutely no boundaries, and he insists that he has the green light from Serena's hubby, Brad, to crash at the apartment. With no room for negotiation, these two opposites are forced into a shared living arrangement, further complicated by the antics of Miss Daisy, a feisty feline with a knack for mischief, and an unsolved mystery involving a missing tenant.

As Ava's grumpy, cynical attitude clashes with Liam's sunny optimism, sparks fly, and an unexpected connection blooms. Can Liam's infectious charm thaw Ava's very well-guarded heart? Will Ava discover that the best things in life often arrive when you least expect them?

Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions in this humorous and heartwarming tale that proves love can sneak up on you in the most unexpected places, leaving you breathless and yearning for more.

HOPELESSLY ROMANTIC is the first book in the utterly charming and irresistibly appealing Ocean Shores Series from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. For fans of Robyn Carr, Susan Mallery, and Lucy Score!

PRAISE FOR BARBARA FREETHY NOVELS…

"A fabulous, page-turning combination of romance and intrigue. Fans of Nora Roberts and Elizabeth Lowell will love this book." — NYT Bestselling Author Kristin Hannah on Golden Lies

"A warm, moving story of the power of love." — NYT Bestselling Author Debbie Macomber on Daniel's Gift

"Freethy's zesty storytelling will keep readers hooked, and the sisters' loving but prickly interactions will make anyone with a sibling smile." Publishers Weekly on Summer Secrets

"Gifted author Barbara Freethy creates an irresistible tale of family secrets, riveting adventure and heart- touching romance." — NYT Bestselling Author Susan Wiggs on Summer Secrets

"This book has it all: heart, community, and characters who will remain with you long after the book has ended. A wonderful story." — NYT Bestselling Author Debbie Macomber on Suddenly One Summer

"From the rocky isolation of Alcatraz to the haunts of California's historic North Beach, this intricately plotted story has more twists and turns than Lombard Street as it takes its characters on a dangerous adventure with roots in a deadly past. Romance sizzles between the wary protagonists in this riveting page-turner ..." — Library Journal on Taken

"Hooked me from the start and kept me turning pages throughout all the twists and turns. Silent Run is powerful romantic intrigue at its best." — NYT Bestselling Author JoAnn Ross

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4.8
13 reviews
Sandra Lancaster
April 12, 2024
This book kicks off the series with a sweet, heartwarming and fun story. Ava and Liam approach life in total opposite ways. As they build a relationship, they help each other find the balance they need in life. Barbara does an excellent job with building the world of the Ocean Shores community. We are introduced to many different and intriguing supporting characters. I’m looking forward to this series! I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book.
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Mindy Tawney
April 6, 2024
This is the start of a wonderful new series by Barbara Freethy! Ava and Liam have personalities that are completely opposite of each other, but somehow work perfectly together. Ava needs structure and control in life, and Liam is a laid-back surfer who takes things as they come. Together, they help each other become the best versions of themselves. The characters you meet at the Ocean Shores apartments are amazing and I can't wait to read more about them in the upcoming books!
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Jennie Fortna
April 3, 2024
Hopelessly Romantic is book 1 in the Ocean Shores series by Barbara Freethy about a workaholic woman and a Aussie surfer. 4.5 stars Ava comes to Oceanside to house and cat sit for her sister who’s getting married and leaving on her honeymoon, continuing to work remotely and ends up with Liam as her roommate. Such a fun read, opposites attract, friends interfering, opening up her heart and more..you don’t want to miss out on this read or this series, get a copy now!
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About the author

Barbara Freethy is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of 89 novels ranging from contemporary romance to romantic suspense, mystery thriller, and women's fiction.

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