Bayside Heat (Bayside Summers, #3)

by Melissa Foster

• ISBN10: 1948004852
• ISBN13: 9781948004855
• Publish Date: 8 August 2018
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: World Literary Press
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 342
• Language: English

Reviews

[Canadian Girl Book Blog]

BAYSIDE HEAT by [a:Melissa Foster|3023973|Melissa Foster|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1251697182p2/3023973.jpg] is the third book in the Bayside Summers series and is Drake and Serena's story.

     "Baby, I've known you were my kryptonite forever."

Drake and Serena have been in love with each other forever but have never acted on their feelings. When Serena takes a new job in Boston, Drake is worried he is going to lose Serena forever and decides it is time to finally tell her how he feels.

Drake and Serena have some serious tension between them that has been burning for a very long time and finally ignites into a raging inferno that melts your ereader/ears. Listening to their story made me want to run out to the closest bakery. I love the entire Bayside crew and can not get enough of them.

Aiden Snow and Ava Erickson were amazing choices for Drake and Serena and made their story so much more than it was just reading it.

BAYSIDE HEAT contains... small town, best friends-to-lovers, star-crossed lovers, and dual third-person point of view.

5 Maple Leafs for BAYSIDE HEAT by Melissa Foster.



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[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

Bayside Heat by Melissa Foster is a sweet, sizzling, angst free friends to lovers romance. It is the third book in the Bayside Summer series and it can be read as a stand-alone.

Drake and Serena were introduced in the previous books and from the moment I met them they intrigued me. Here we have two friends who did almost everything together, but we're not a couple. However, their chemistry was undeniable, and I waited with eager anticipation for their story.

Drake and Serena loved each other as teenagers and nothing has dulled their feelings. Serena would give anything for Drake to acknowledge her as more than a friend, but no matter what she did he kept her in the friend zone. That was until she decided to accept a job offer in Boston, which would allow her further advancement in her interior design profession.

Drake's profound desire is to see Serena succeed in career dreams and refused to stand in her way, even if it meant denying his feelings. When he realised pursuing her dreams meant her moving away indefinitely, he knew he had to make his feelings known.

I loved both characters, although sometimes their actions frustrated the back out of me, especially Drake. Serena is a fighter. She had it rough growing up, but she fought her way through the trials to become the woman she is today, down to earth, independent and a survivor. Drake is adorable, selfless and caring. This was evident from the way he treated his family, friends and most of all Serena.

Their relationship developed quickly, but challenges abound. The challenge of distance being the main one followed by her job. Where there's a will there's a way, and these two were the epitome
of this adage. Their determination to make their relationship succeed, amidst the frustrations was a testament to their commitment to each other.

I knew these two would have their happily ever after. There was no doubt at all, but what had me on edge was discovering the steps they would take to overcome the challenges they faced. In the end, it all worked out and I could not be more pleased with the outcome.

Conclusion/Recommendation
Bayside Heat met all my expectations and left me with a happy feeling. This is a perfect story for the summer while relaxing on the beach.

[thebookdisciple]

Bayside Heat is perfect for readers who love the friends to lovers trope! Normally, this isn't my favorite trope, but Foster did an amazing job with Serena and Derek! I simply adored them from the first page!

So, Derek never wanted to stand in the way of Serena's dreams. He knew she always planned to get a job in a big design firm; she wasn't planning on staying in Bayside and he didn't want her to stay for him and resent it. So he pushed her away for years and now she is leaving for Boston. Before she goes, they both finally give in to their feelings (yay)! However, now they are lovers in a long distance relationship. Add in the frustration Serena is facing at what she thought would be her dream job and you have just enough angst to keep you interested.

I appreciated that Bayside Heat is low angst! These two get together fairly early in the story, then the struggle is the distance, which they manage, then the struggle is her job. Overall, as a couple, they are solid and endearing. I didn't have to root for them to work out because I knew they would-it was just wondering HOW they would make it work. There was never any doubt that they were going to get their HEA and that make this a delightfully enjoyable read!

 

• POV: 3rd


• Tears: no


• Trope: friends to lovers


• Triggers: none


• Series/Standalone: stand alone in an interconnected series


• Cliffhanger: no


• HEA: yes, with epilogue

Ultimate Sacrifice by KC Lynn, Getting Schooled by Emma Chase, I Think I Love You by Lauren Layne...then you will probably like Bayside Heat!

 

Bayside Heat

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[Emma (SCR)]

This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free for a Blog Tour in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Thank you to Lisa for letting me be part of this tour. Drake and Serena's relationship is one I have been looking forward to since the Bayside series started. While this is the third book in the series they can all be read as standalones. 
Serena and Drake have chemistry so hot I'm surprised my kindle didn't melt! They have been friends for many years and that heat has been simmering under the surface the whole time. 
Drake is a protector through and through. He's spent his whole life protecting not only his family but also Serena. It's this that has always held him back from starting anything with her. He never wanted to be the one to hold her back from her dreams. 
Serena has spent her whole life try to ensure she doesn't end up like her mum. Her mum was never around for Serena or her sister Chloe. Serena's mum spent her days working and her nights looking for a man to fix her problems. Serena has been determined to make her mark and do it without the help of her man. 
This story was addictive and heartfelt. I was rooting for these two from the first page. This is everything you need for a perfect afternoon of reading. It has romance, sun, sea, sand, some laughs and friends you want to have.
I really enjoyed every part of this book and I honestly cannot wait to return for more from the Bayside gang. I'm particularly excited to hear Gavin's story.