Love is a Beach Series

Scandalous in Huntington Beach

Scandalous in Huntington Beach

Book Three

Politician and senate hopeful Bennett Browning knows nothing about babies. When his former girlfriend dies and leaves him with a daughter he knew nothing about, he’s left scrambling until he meets Emma Kuan, his daughter’s aunt, who volunteers to be the nanny. Emma is used to keeping secrets. She and her sister have always hidden their tragic past, but she’s stunned her sister hid the baby even from her. Meeting her niece captures her heart, and she would do anything to be with her, even living with a stranger. Worried about potential scandal, Bennett and Emma juggle jobs, living arrangements, and parenting until a doctor gives them bad news about their baby girl. Then their priorities change drastically.

Melody DeBlois showcases her talent for capturing raw, nuanced emotions, blending tender moments with the ache of unresolved loss. Through her vivid prose, readers are drawn into Bennett and Emma’s evolving relationship.
—Literary Titian

DeBlois masterfully captures the themes of healing, family, and resilience. The characters’ journeys—Bennett embracing fatherhood and Emma finding her own strength—are deeply heartfelt.
—Gina Mitchell, Goodreads

Scandalous in Huntington Beach took hold of my heart on the first page and hung on until the last. But even now it is still with me.
—Nancy, The Avid Reader

The main characters… absolutely stole my heart! You can’t help but hope for the best and their relationship to become a love match.
—Karen Siddall, Bookbub

Scandalous in Huntington Beach

Undercover in Venice Beach

Book Two

By trading places with her twin, Audrey Powell has the opportunity she’s always wanted, running her late mother’s teahouse. When she fails to create food that delights the palate, she hires Liam James–a sexy-as-sin Brit with a flair for cooking. He tries to seduce her with titillating dishes and his charm, but she’s vowed to steer clear of romance. Working undercover, Liam’s mission is to keep an eye on the teahouse. He poses as a chef to catch the traitor who is leaking UK security secrets. The last thing he wants to do is fall for a suspect, but when sparks fly, the romance starts to feel all too real.

Undercover in Venice Beach is a rollickingly good novel which keeps the reader guessing when disaster will strike as everyone’s identities are revealed.
InD’tale Magazine
Melody DeBlois takes the reader along on a fun romp through a famously quirky town. Her spot-on perfect depiction of the uniqueness of Venice Beach adds a delicious dollop of flavor to an already spicy tale.
—Susie Black
A charming read with a smidgeon of mystery.
—Amazon reader

I really enjoy Melody DeBlois’s writing—the storyline flows so easily throughout the book, it is hard to put down. I highly recommend!
—Goodreads

That April in Santa Monica

That April in Santa Monica

Book One

Madison receives acclaim for running a talent agency for people with disabilities, but she doesn’t know how to take care of herself. When her altruism becomes life-threatening-a matter of either develop healthy habits or die-she joins a reality TV show that pairs her with hot, raven-haired Brandon. He is witty, sexy, and her teacher. That makes him off limits. After a successful run on a soap opera, Brandon stepped away from empty fame and now focuses on his work as TV’s most noted health teacher. He has one fast rule-never fall for a student. But when he meets Madison, their chemistry is combustible. There’s no hiding their conflict or their attraction, especially when it’s all caught on film.

Well-drawn, multi-layered characters, interspersed with the lush setting of SoCal, this is a story of two people in desperate need of redemption and self- forgiveness. Highly recommend this book.
—Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews
Lots of soul searching and life changes here. A good, solid read with well written characters and a solid, believable plot. What more could a reader want? Recommended.
—Long and Short Reviews
The author has a gift for creating characters with almost never before seen depth. The book is beautifully crafted. The work simply flows. I recommend to anyone who has either had a personal flaw they wanted corrected or has ever loved.
—N.N. Light’s Book Heaven
This book somehow manages to make readers think about getting up and going for a nice jog along the beach.
—Amanda Hupe