Read, Write, Love (Love in Bloom: The Remingtons, Book 5) Contemporary Romance (25 page)
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Authors: Melissa Foster
“God, you guys. What the heck?” the dark-haired woman asked through the open window.
“You were waking the dead,” the tall blonde answered.
“Oh, gosh. I’m sorry, Officer,” the brunette said through the window. Her cheeks flushed, and she slipped back inside and closed the window.
“I assure you, everything is okay here.” Kurt glared at the hot blonde.
“Okay, well, if you see any suspicious activity, we’re only a phone call away.” He took a step toward his car.
The tall blonde hurried into his path. “Did someone from Seaside call the police?”
“No. I was just patrolling the area.”
She held his gaze. “Just patrolling the area? No one
patrols
Seaside.”
“Bella,” the other blonde hissed.
Bella
.
“Seriously. No one patrols our community. They never have.” She lifted her chin in a way that he assumed was meant as a challenge, but it had the opposite effect. She looked cuter than hell.
Caden stepped closer and tried to keep a straight face. “Your name is Bella?”
“Maybe.”
Feisty, too. He liked that. “Well, Maybe Bella, you’re right. We haven’t patrolled your community in the past, but things have changed. We’ll be patrolling more often to keep you safe until we catch the people who have been burglarizing the area.” He leaned in close and whispered, “But you might consider wearing pants for your window-closing evening strolls. Never know who’s traipsing around out here.”
(End of Sneak Peek)
Check online retailers for the Seaside Summers series
Coming Late Summer 2014
SEASIDE DREAMS, Seaside Summers, Book One
Love in Bloom Series
Love in Bloom books may be read as stand alones. For more enjoyment, read them in series order. Characters from each series carry forward to the next.
Fated for Love (Book 16)
Romancing my Love (Book 17)
Flirting with Love (Book 18)
Dreaming of Love (Book 19)
Crashing into Love (Book 20)
SEASIDE SUMMERS (coming soon)
Seaside Dreams
Seaside Hearts
Seaside Sunsets
Seaside Secrets
THE RYDERS (coming soon)
Duke Ryder
Blue Ryder
Trish Ryder
Jake Ryder
Gage Ryder
More Books by Melissa
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(mystery/suspense)
Have No Shame
(historical fiction/romance)
Love, Lies & Mystery
(3-book bundle)
Megan’s Way
(literary fiction)
Traces of Kara
(psychological thriller)
Where Petals Fall
(suspense)
Specialty Jam Recipes*
Frangelico Peach
Makes 10 to 12 eight-ounce jars
Caution: Frangelico product contains nuts
3 lbs. peaches
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2-1.75oz packages of store-bought powdered pectin
7 cups sugar
1/4 cup Frangelico Liqueur
Place peaches in blender and blend until they are finely chopped.
Place peaches and lemon juice in an 8-quart saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add pectin and return to a boil. Continue stirring slowly so as not to let it burn to the bottom of the pan.
Add sugar slowly; bring to a boil.
Add 1/4 cup Frangelico; bring to boil for 2 minutes.
Fill jars.
Apricot with Lime
Makes 10 to 12 eight-ounce jars
3 lbs. apricots
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2-1.75oz packages of store-bought powdered pectin
3/4 cup lime pulp
7 cups sugar
Blend the apricots until they are finely chopped.
Place in 8-quart saucepan, add lemon juice and lime pulp, then bring to boil. Continue stirring slowly.
Add pectin and return to boil.
Add sugar slowly; bring to boil for 1 minute
Fill jars.
Strawberry-Apricot
Makes 10 to 12 eight-ounce jars
2 lbs. strawberries
1 lbs. apricots
2-1.75oz packages of store-bought powdered pectin
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
7 cups sugar
1/4 cup white wine
Place strawberries and apricots into blender and mix until finely chopped.
Place the fruit into 8-quart saucepan and bring to boil while stirring slowly.
Add lemon juice and pectin; bring to boil for 1 minute.
Add sugar slowly, continue stirring and bring to boil.
Add wine of your choice; boil for 1 minute.
Fill jars.
*Recipes compliments of Al Chisholm, Al’s Backwoods Berries. www.alsbackwoodsberries.com.
Coming from a family of seven children, the closeness and importance of family is a subject that is always near and dear to my heart. I’ve received so many emails and social media messages from readers who enjoy the family aspect of my books, and I enjoy every one of them. As always, my fans have inspired, supported, and encouraged me. Thank you for reaching out. I’m delighted that the Remingtons and my writing has touched you, and I’d like to thank you for insisting that I write more books about the Bradens. I’m thrilled that the Bradens have stolen your hearts as they have stolen mine and look forward to more stories about the Bradens, the Remingtons, and the Snow Sisters.
In this book you’ve also met several of the characters who will be in the Seaside Summers series, and I hope you enjoyed them as well. If you follow me on social media, then you know Cape Cod is my favorite place on earth, and writing about it fills me with joy.
Congratulations to Denise Smith, who won a contest to name a character in this book. Thank you for giving me Leanna, and a special shout-out to your daughter Olivia. Thank you to all of my supportive friends and family who encourage me, talk me off the ledge, and indulge my obsessive writing endeavors.
There’s not enough gratitude in the world to cover what I owe to my editorial team: Kristen Weber, Penina Lopez, Jenna Bagnini, Juliette Hill, and Marlene Engel. Thank you, Natasha Brown and Clare Ayala, for your endless patience and expertise.
Many thanks to Al Chisholm of Al’s Backwoods Berries, my partner in the creation of Luscious Leanna’s Sweet Treats and the best damn jam maker around. If you’re ever in Wellfleet during the summer, you can find Al and Luscious Leanna’s Sweet Treats at the flea market, or visit his website noted on the recipe page in this book.
Last but never least, thank you to my supportive husband and family, who make my writing possible.
Melissa Foster is a
New York Times, USA Today
bestselling & award-winning author. Her books have been recommended by USA Today's book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the
Women’s Nest
, a social and support community for women, and the
World Literary Café
. When she's not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on
Fostering Success
. Melissa hosts Aspiring Authors contests for children, and has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC.
Visit Melissa on her
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