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Bayside Escape: Bayside Summers, Book 4 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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Fall in love at Bayside, where sandy beaches, good friends, and true love come together in the sweet small towns of Cape Cod. Bayside Summers is a series of standalone steamy romance novels featuring alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. They're fun, flirty, flawed, deeply emotional, always passionate, and easy to relate to.

Hold on to your hat for Violet's wildly hot love story! Lizza is up to her old tricks again, and Violet is in for the surprise of a lifetime!

Two years ago Violet Vancroft was a nomadic artist who never wanted to put down roots, and Andre Shaw was a prominent Boston physician whose roots ran too deep to unearth. Their love didn't stand a chance - or at least that's what Violet believed when she received a plea for help from the sister she'd never really known - so she snuck away like a thief in the night.

Now Andre travels the world setting up new medical clinics, and Violet has finally found the family she'd always craved and the roots she'd never known she wanted. When their paths cross unexpectedly, it's not the reunion either one imagined. But they've never stopped loving each other, and after the dust of anger and hurt settles, passion ignites even hotter than before. As the end to Andre's time at the Cape nears, reality sets in, leaving them no closer to a future than they were before. Violet and Andre are forced to dig deep to discover if they're destined to live apart forever or if true love really can conquer all.

Bayside Summers is part of the Love in Bloom romance collection by New York Times and USA Today best-selling and award-winning author Melissa Foster. While each book may be listened to as a stand-alone, you might enjoy the entire Love in Bloom series. Characters from each sub-series appear in future books. Visit Melissa's website for family trees, series checklists, and more.

Binge listen the rest of the Love in Bloom series. Filled with heat, humor, and heart - and always a happily ever after - these steamy romances are perfect beach listens!

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Product details

Listening Length 7 hours and 53 minutes
Author Melissa Foster
Narrator Devra Woodward, Aiden Snow
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date April 22, 2019
Publisher Melissa Foster
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07R2NWXVL
Best Sellers Rank #248,970 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#49,215 in Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#445,619 in Romance (Books)

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Customers enjoyed the book and found it a great read. They enjoyed the story quality, relatable characters, and emotional content. The book featured strong friendships and heartwarming moments between characters. Readers appreciated Violet's vulnerability and strength, as well as her ability to be both strong and vulnerable at times.

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27 customers mention "Readability"27 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it a great vacation read with an amazing sisterhood and bromance. The characters are likeable and well-developed. Readers describe the book as entertaining, emotional, and sensual.

"...Violet and Andre’s story was epic and so amazing!..." Read more

"...Characters are developed and deep and are likeable. After reading Vi and Andre's story I love her even more than I did in the previous books...." Read more

"...fourth book in the Bayside Summers series, this book can definitely be read as a standalone...." Read more

"What an aptly titled book! Book #4 in Melissa Foster's Bayside Summer books was the long awaited story about Violet - Bayside Escape...." Read more

27 customers mention "Story quality"27 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story. They find the characters relatable and the love scenes captivating. The history between Violet and Andre is interesting, and the book has steamy moments that keep readers hooked.

"...Violet and Andre’s story was epic and so amazing!..." Read more

"...This was a great story and very real and a bit raw. I loved reading it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did." Read more

"...This is one of Melissa Foster's best stories. She uses humor, nosy friends, heart tugs, and love as she tells Violet & Andre's story...." Read more

"...Broken - OMG - we didn't realize how broken. But by the end of this amazing story you have put her back together again...." Read more

16 customers mention "Character development"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's character development. They find the characters engaging and appreciate their friendship. Readers look forward to getting to know new characters and updating old ones.

"...Characters are developed and deep and are likeable. After reading Vi and Andre's story I love her even more than I did in the previous books...." Read more

"...However, Melissa Foster does such a good job of identifying the characters in the book that I only needed to check the list twice while reading...." Read more

"...And, I enjoyed getting updates from former characters and being introduced to new ones that we'll get to know more about in future stories...." Read more

"...Thank you Melissa for making Violet such a beautiful and amazing human. Broken - OMG - we didn't realize how broken...." Read more

15 customers mention "Emotional content"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotional and heartwarming. They appreciate the author's empathetic writing style and the characters' passion for their work and hobbies. The story offers hope for readers coming from dysfunctional families, with plenty of romance.

"...Andre is simply fantastic!! He is rivaling Drake for the most compassionate, supportive man!! He is literally the definition of soulmate!..." Read more

"...This is one of Melissa Foster's best stories. She uses humor, nosy friends, heart tugs, and love as she tells Violet & Andre's story...." Read more

"...He overwhelmed her with his patience, tenderness & love. Their chemistry just jumps off the page & impresses you with their connection...." Read more

"...I loved reading this book, it was very entertaining, emotional, and sexy...." Read more

13 customers mention "Friendship"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's friendships, love, and family. They find it connects them and is a great read about finding your soulmate. The relationships between the characters are described as beautiful and soul-touching. Readers also mention that the book is about family, friends, and self-discovery.

"...I also loved her relationship with Andre. I loved how all in he was and how he just took Violet as she was and didn't try to change her...." Read more

"...This is one of Melissa Foster's best stories. She uses humor, nosy friends, heart tugs, and love as she tells Violet & Andre's story...." Read more

"...A very beautiful and soul-touching couple. I laughed, I cried and I even swore at these crazy people...." Read more

"...of course, checking in with everyone was a joy, as well as meeting some new friends. Great book from beginning to end...." Read more

6 customers mention "Vulnerability"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character's vulnerability. They feel a sense of safety and unconditional love, and find the story amazing about a tough girl learning more about herself and reconnecting.

"...Well, I certainly became a fan of Violet. She has a vulnerable side to her, which was great to see...." Read more

"...It’s a feeling of safety and unconditional love, and as long as you’re by my side, I’m always home.”..." Read more

"...It’s a feeling of safety and unconditional love, and as long as you’re by my side, I’m always home.”" Read more

"...It’s a feeling of safety, and unconditional love, and as long as you’re by my side, I’m always home.”" Read more

5 customers mention "Beauty"5 positive0 negative

Customers like Violet's appearance. They say she's beautiful and amazing, with a strong and sassy exterior.

"...She is even MORE. Thank you Melissa for making Violet such a beautiful and amazing human. Broken - OMG - we didn't realize how broken...." Read more

"...I loved reading this book, it was very entertaining, emotional, and sexy...." Read more

"...and show all the sides of her when Andre is back in the picture is so beautiful...." Read more

"...Violet is so strong and sassy on the outside. Who knew she had such a sweet side besides her sister...." Read more

5 customers mention "Strength"5 positive0 negative

Customers like the book's strength. They mention Violet is strong and sassy on the outside.

"...She is so strong and independent but she needs people and love and affection more than she let's on...." Read more

"...to be the kind of guy that most expected because Violet was a tough, strong and independent woman. Andre is everything she needs...." Read more

"...Love how Violet was this rough and tough biker chick but underneath you see how life helped give her this intricate layers that shapes her into the..." Read more

"...I loved this book and could not put it down. Violet is so strong and sassy on the outside. Who knew she had such a sweet side besides her sister...." Read more

The Badass of Bayside meets her match in a sexy doctor!
5 out of 5 stars
The Badass of Bayside meets her match in a sexy doctor!
OMG...Vi's love story is EPIC!! From the first chapter I was turning pages like a woman on a mission to find out more about one of my favorite Bayside characters, Violet Vancroft. Vi is the no-filter badass of the Bayside crew, working her charms to help her sister and friends find love, but never allowing herself to find the happiness she lost two years ago. I loved getting to see beneath the layers of Vi, and there are MANY, and I simply ADORED her hero, Andre Shaw. He was everything she needed and all the things she didn't think she needed and EVERYTHING she deserved in a man. He was incredible. Foster always amazes me with her ability to take characters that have been hurt, or kicked down by life, and have them crawling back with determination. She never gives up on them, and I will NEVER give up on her as an author. Buy it, love it, devour it, read it again and then go back to the beginning and re-read the series again! I cannot wait for Gavin and Harper's story and I AM DYYYYYIIIIIIINNNNNGGGGG for Justin's story! Give me, give me that Wicked man!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020
    I started the Bayside series to get to Violet’s book and I’m so glad I did!! Violet and Andre’s story was epic and so amazing!
    Violet has intrigued me since I first heard about her in A Little Bit Wicked, I know I have read out of order. She seemed like such a complex character, but I didn’t even know the half of it! The more I learned about what life was like for Violet growing up with Lizza, the more my heart went out to her. But Lizza not only cheated her out of having loving parents, she also gave her experiences she would have never had otherwise. And put her in the path of her one true love!
    Andre is simply fantastic!! He is rivaling Drake for the most compassionate, supportive man!! He is literally the definition of soulmate! He is passionate about medicine, children, his art and Violet. Even though Violet up and left him after he proposed to her without a word, he still lives her deeply.
    Andre brought out the best in Violet, but she did the same for him. She was the influence behind him becoming a traveling doctor and opening up clinics in needed areas around the world. They were just a perfect match in every way!! And it was wonderful to see Andre bring out the softer side of Violet.
    I absolutely LOVED this book!!! I highly recommend it to everyone, as well as the whole series!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2019
    If you have been waiting for Violet's story and chance at happy your wait is over! Since I read the first book in this series and we all met Violet, Desire's sister I have wondered about her. What makes her tick? Is she has tough as she comes off? You will love hearing more about her, and her life before she showed up in Bayside. I love the writing in all Melissa Foster's book, you feel like you are in the story. Characters are developed and deep and are likeable. After reading Vi and Andre's story I love her even more than I did in the previous books. She is so strong and independent but she needs people and love and affection more than she let's on.I love how Melissa Foster focused somewhat on impressions from a child turn into adult feelings. Some legit some just from a child perspective. She did a great job portraying that in the story. Andre is ridiculously hot and you will love him for Vi. We also meet a few new characters that I am look forward to getting to know in the future! This was a great story and very real and a bit raw. I loved reading it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019
    4.5 stars

    I've been looking forward to Violet's book for a while, which is interesting because Violet kind of annoyed me in the previous books. I'm usually interested in seeing books written from the perspective of characters that annoy me. I always hope that there's some underlining reason for their behavior and that they acknowledge their actions in the previous books.

    Well, I certainly became a fan of Violet. She has a vulnerable side to her, which was great to see. She went through a rough childhood, which she still has a lot of issues from in the present day. (And I really wanted to smack her mother, lol) And despite how snarky she is with her sister, she deeply values their relationship and wants to stay close with her.

    I also loved her relationship with Andre. I loved how all in he was and how he just took Violet as she was and didn't try to change her. And I like that despite their differences, they were able to find a happy median.

    Despite this being the fourth book in the Bayside Summers series, this book can definitely be read as a standalone. I say that mainly because there is a link to a character list provided in the book, which helps keep track of all of the supporting characters. However, Melissa Foster does such a good job of identifying the characters in the book that I only needed to check the list twice while reading.

    All in all, a great book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019
    If you like 2nd chance love stories.....look no further. This is one of Melissa Foster's best stories. She uses humor, nosy friends, heart tugs, and love as she tells Violet & Andre's story. I was hooked from page one. These two meet up after about 2 years of separation at Violet's sister's wedding by the way of their mother, Lizza. We finally learn what makes Violet tick. What her back story is. Melissa helps us put the puzzle of Violet together one word, one sentence, one paragraph, one page, one chapter at a time. And, as the pieces start coming together, you start seeing why Violet is the way she is now. We get to see who she is through Andre's eyes, her sister's eyes, her friend's eyes.....each one a different piece. And, as we start putting these pieces together, we realize that Violet has many layers, that Andre takes great pleasure in revealing. Like another reader mentions, this is a great quote from this story: “I finally know the true meaning of home. It isn’t about whether I spent my childhood there or how many years I’ve lived somewhere. It’s a feeling of safety and unconditional love, and as long as you’re by my side, I’m always home.” That is what Violet has been seeking her whole life: unconditional love and the feeling of home, something she didn't feel she had until Andre entered her life. It was such a joy to watch Violet blossom under Andre's love in this story. And, I enjoyed getting updates from former characters and being introduced to new ones that we'll get to know more about in future stories. I am looking forward to the next story......the next adventure that Melissa has lined up for us!!!

Top reviews from other countries

  • Wendy C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love
    Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2020
    Enjoyed reading this book
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2021
    Violet story is just brilliant she has this other life going on and I understand why.
    Andre the love of her lives finds her by accident and it starts of rocky but once they finish talking they start of slow.
    Loved this book characters great as usual .
  • Miss MT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
    Reviewed in Germany on March 8, 2019
    Loved it! The author has such an engaging way of writing, made me feel like I was living right amongst the characters.
  • Kylie Hodgson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Always a good read
    Reviewed in Australia on April 7, 2019
    Huge fan of Melissa Fosters books good to add to your favorites
  • Michelle Hatton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bayside Hit
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2019
    I have been waiting for read Vi's story for a while now and knew that what ever Melissa wrote it would explain everything about Vi and her carefree attitude to life & love. You get to see Vi's soft side and her chance to have another chance at love. I fell in love with Violet from the beginning and Andre just brings out another side to her.

    Loved this story!!