Paradise Bay Series by Melanie Summers

From best-selling author Melanie Summers comes an irresistibly romantic, delightfully funny tale of love, passion, books, and food… At twenty-seven years old, Emma Banks has big plans for her life. After graduating from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, she's ready to take her place as head chef at one of her family’s resort restaurants... moreFrom best-selling author Melanie Summers comes an irresistibly romantic, delightfully funny tale of love, passion, books, and food… At twenty-seven years old, Emma Banks has big plans for her life. After graduating from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, she's ready to take her place as head chef at one of her family’s resort restaurants. But upon arrival at Paradise Bay, she’s shuffled off to the resort’s new private island getaway, where she’ll be stuck catering to the rich and shameless. Her first assignment is to serve Pierce Davenport, an infuriatingly arrogant writer with a palette that’s about as adventurous as a plain boiled potato. Pierce Davenport is living every author’s dream—his critically-acclaimed Clash of Crowns books have been turned into one of the world’s most-watched television series. The only problem is, he has no idea how to end the epic fantasy tale. After two long years, his fans are turning on him, his publisher is panicking, and the network executives have announced they’re hiring a team of scriptwriters to finish (a.k.a. ruin) his legacy for him. In dire need of solitude, he escapes to the Island of Eden for two distraction-free months so he can pull off the impossible—write an entire novel from start to finish. All he wants is peace and quiet, but when disaster strikes, he’s forced to rely on irritating-but-beautiful Emma to deliver more than just three meals a day. Putting Pierce and Emma together is like combining orange juice and toothpaste. Will their differences be their ruin or will they be the secret ingredient to each other’s success? less

Handsome, rich, and charming, Leopold Davenport has always been the life of the party. But when he takes things too far, his father banishes the twenty-seven-year-old from his homeland of Avonia for six months. Threatened with disinheritance, Leo must find a job, rent a home, and grow up. With nowhere to turn, Leo moves to Santa Valentina Island, where his sister-in-law helps him find work as a bellboy at the Paradise Bay Resort... moreHandsome, rich, and charming, Leopold Davenport has always been the life of the party. But when he takes things too far, his father banishes the twenty-seven-year-old from his homeland of Avonia for six months. Threatened with disinheritance, Leo must find a job, rent a home, and grow up. With nowhere to turn, Leo moves to Santa Valentina Island, where his sister-in-law helps him find work as a bellboy at the Paradise Bay Resort. Little does he know that dealing with people’s baggage will make him examine his own. Will he check out or find that a long-term reservation is on his itinerary? Twenty-six-year-old single mum Brianna Lewis (a.k.a. Bree) doesn’t believe in fairy tales—not after being abandoned by the father of daughter, Isabelle. A law student by day and concierge by night, Bree’s determined to give Isabelle the life she never had. Suddenly finding herself in dire straits, she converts her garden shed into a rental suite in hopes of climbing out of the financial hole she’s in. But when the only person interested in renting the suite turns out to be to Leopold Davenport, the ridiculously good-looking co-worker she loves to hate, she knows she must choose between being happy and being broke. But as she gets to know him, she discovers there may be more to him than flirty smiles and empty charm.Can Leopold make the leap from ultimate playboy to become the man Bree needs in her life? Will Bree allow herself to believe in happily-ever-afters or will she play it safe and hang a do-not-disturb sign on her heart? less

Melanie Summers welcomes you back to Paradise Bay for a ridiculously romantic, laugh-out-loud tale of reluctant homecomings, lost loves, and second chances…Yoga instructor, Hadley Jones, has loved Chase Williams since high school. Fifteen years later, she still does. And while he hasn’t popped the question yet, she knows it’s only a matter of time. Little does Hadley know Chase has been busy making wedding plans—just not with her... moreMelanie Summers welcomes you back to Paradise Bay for a ridiculously romantic, laugh-out-loud tale of reluctant homecomings, lost loves, and second chances…Yoga instructor, Hadley Jones, has loved Chase Williams since high school. Fifteen years later, she still does. And while he hasn’t popped the question yet, she knows it’s only a matter of time. Little does Hadley know Chase has been busy making wedding plans—just not with her.Heath Robinson left the Santa Valentina Islands the first chance he got. He’s about to be named CFO of a fortune-500 company when he gets a call that has him boarding a plane home. Now, instead of sipping whiskey sours with the big boys, he’ll be watching his bed-ridden mother sip from a juice box. His plan is to help her recover from her moped accident as quickly as possible so he can get back to his real life—hopefully before he runs into the girl who crushed his heart, Hadley Jones.Will Hadley realize that Heath is the real man of her dreams? Will Heath forgive Hadley? Will his mum ever ride a moped again?Find out in this delightfully funny tale of life coming full circle! Resting Beach Face is sure to leave a smile on your face. less

He’s a billionaire rum magnate. He’s as hot as he is rude. And we’re stranded on a private island alone.As event planner at the Paradise Bay Resort, my shot at ‘the big time’ has finally arrived. I’m heading up the hospitality team for the World Bartender Championships. There’s only one big problem. And his name is Theo Rojas. As the major sponsor of the event, Theo has decided to be onsite, micromanaging every second of the competition... moreHe’s a billionaire rum magnate. He’s as hot as he is rude. And we’re stranded on a private island alone.As event planner at the Paradise Bay Resort, my shot at ‘the big time’ has finally arrived. I’m heading up the hospitality team for the World Bartender Championships. There’s only one big problem. And his name is Theo Rojas. As the major sponsor of the event, Theo has decided to be onsite, micromanaging every second of the competition.  Apparently, he’s added ‘make Nora’s life absolute hell’ to the top of his to-do list.  Too bad for Mr. Grumpy Chinos because he doesn’t know who he’s dealing with—I’ve taken on far worse foes than him. And if he thinks he’s going to get the best of me, he’s in for an early wake-up call. So when we find ourselves stranded on a luxury private island overnight, I’m determined to put him in his place once and for all.  Only somehow, instead of continuing our constant sparring, I find myself staring into his gorgeous eyes. And now I have totally forgotten the nasty things I was planning to say. Something about him being arrogant, right? Pride and Piña Coladas is a Jane Austen retelling that’ll have you laughing, swooning, and sipping fruity blender drinks. It’s got it all—enemies-to-lovers, plenty of witty banter, a charming bad guy (who gets his comeuppance), forced proximity in the world’s most romantic location, and heartwarming, tender moments galore. less