Hopelessly Romantic (A Heartwarming and Humorous Romance!)

Name: Hopelessly Romantic (A Heartwarming and Humorous Romance!)
Rating: 4.625 (24 reviews)

Barbara Freethy

Apr 2024 · 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.

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

"The story grabbed me immediately and made me fall in love with it. The characters were well-developed and multi-faceted, not only the two main characters but all the minor ones as well. The location is a place I would want to visit, and the Ocean Shores community is where I would like to live. I am excited to read the next one as soon as it’s ready." Bonnie – Goodreads on Hopelessly Romantic

"This book was filled with romance, beautiful scenery and delicious food. I loved revisiting all the characters and atmosphere of Ocean Shores again, and I can’t wait for the next book in this series! 5 Stars!" Kate on Summer Loving – Goodreads

"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

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24 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.

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!

Christy G

April 2, 2024

The kickoff for the new series pulled me in right away. I loved the setting and all of the characters. There are so many that I want to know more about. Liam and Ava felt like an opposites attract match. While they started that way, they felt so well balanced by the end of the story. I was engaged in the story right away & had a hard time putting it down (work just gets in the way some days). The story moves & and the characters felt real. I'm really looking forward to more from this series.

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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