Hallmark Beach Series by Kristin Canary

Things were going fine until Blake “the Flake” Moffitt decided to show his much-too-handsome face again in Hallmark Beach.I may have been in love with my best friend’s brother once upon a time, but that fairytale is long over. Now, he’s just another person who’s left and disappointed me. Who’s hurt my best friend, Marilee.This time, I’m determined to protect both of us from expecting too much.Thankfully, he’s only here for the summer... moreThings were going fine until Blake “the Flake” Moffitt decided to show his much-too-handsome face again in Hallmark Beach.I may have been in love with my best friend’s brother once upon a time, but that fairytale is long over. Now, he’s just another person who’s left and disappointed me. Who’s hurt my best friend, Marilee.This time, I’m determined to protect both of us from expecting too much.Thankfully, he’s only here for the summer.So even though he’s our temporary housemate—did I forget to mention that?—maybe I could tolerate his presence in town. Except for one little thing…He’s parked his food truck right next to the only full-service restaurant in town……and it’s the one I’m currently managing. The one that was already struggling on my watch, and now is plunging into the red.Guess what, buddy? This means war.Blake must be stopped, but he thwarts me at every turn. It’s bad enough we have to work together on the town’s Fourth of July festival planning committee, but then he has to go and be sweet when I least expect it—more like the guy I used to know.So is he my enemy…or the love of my life?Only time will tell. But time has a funny way of ticking away. And with a restaurant opening calling him back to the big city at the end of the summer, time is the one thing we don’t have on our side.Perfect for fans of:✔️enemies to lovers✔️best friend’s brother✔️temporary roommates✔️forced proximity✔️first love/crush✔️small-town romanceBeachside Kisses With My Enemy is Book 2 in the new Hallmark Beach small town sweet romantic comedy series, where a charming yet quirky town on the coast of California comes to life. It’s the story of restaurant manager Lucy Reynolds and her best friend’s brother, chef Blake Moffitt. This dual-POV novel is filled with all the sizzling romantic tension and swoons possible without on-page intimacy. less

In the charming town of Hallmark Beach, love’s a food fight when old flames ignite and rivalries simmer.Things were sailing smoothly in my little slice of paradise until Blake “the Flake” Moffitt waltzed back into town, looking far too handsome for his own good—and mine. Once upon a time, I was hopelessly in love with my best friend's brother, but that fairytale is history. Now, he’s just the guy who broke my heart and vanished without a trace... moreIn the charming town of Hallmark Beach, love’s a food fight when old flames ignite and rivalries simmer.Things were sailing smoothly in my little slice of paradise until Blake “the Flake” Moffitt waltzed back into town, looking far too handsome for his own good—and mine. Once upon a time, I was hopelessly in love with my best friend's brother, but that fairytale is history. Now, he’s just the guy who broke my heart and vanished without a trace.This time, I’m determined to shield both of us from any expectations. Thankfully, he’s only around for the summer, so maybe I can manage to stomach his presence—oh, did I mention he's our temporary housemate? But now I’ve got a much bigger problem on my plate…He’s parked his food truck right next to the struggling restaurant where I’m the acting manager—the only full-service spot in town! Under my watch, it's already plunging into the red, and now he’s making my life even more chaotic. Guess what, buddy? Game on!With the Fourth of July festival planning committee bringing us together—and him constantly throwing me off my game with his unexpectedly sweet gestures—I’m conflicted. Is this the same guy who broke my heart, or is he the charming cook I used to adore?With summer slipping away and his restaurant opening calling him back to the big city, I’m running out of time to figure out if Blake is my greatest rival...or the love I never stopped wanting.Perfect for fans ✔️ Enemies to lovers✔️ Best friend’s brother✔️ Temporary roommates✔️ Forced proximity✔️ First love/crush✔️ Small-town romanceJoin me in Beachside Kisses With My Enemy, Book 2 in the Hallmark Beach small town sweet romantic comedy series, where love and laughter flow like the ocean breeze. Follow the journey of restaurant manager Lucy Reynolds and her best friend’s brother, chef Blake Moffitt, in this delightful dual-POV novel bursting with sizzling romantic tension and swoons galore, all without on-page intimacy. Dive into a tale where old loves clash, new rivalries spark, and maybe—just maybe—this summer will serve up a second chance at love.**Please Second edition includes a bonus epilogue. No other content was changed from the original.** less