Item: Scandalous in Huntington Beach
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Scandalous in Huntington Beach by Melody DeBlois

Scandalous in Huntington Beach by Melody Deblois is a heartwarming and emotional rollercoaster that will captivate readers who adore stories of family, love, and second chances, particularly those who enjoy romance, women’s fiction, and tales of self-discovery and growth. (Storygraph)

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Book Details

Scandalous in Huntington Beach by Melody DeBlois
Series: Love Is a Beach #2
Published by Wild Rose Press on January 25, 2025
Genres: Women's Fiction
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 294

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.

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Excerpt from Scandalous in Huntington Beach

Bennett had that do-gooder thing going for him—she’d give him that. His kindness at her sister’s burial service wasn’t lost on her. She’d noticed, too, that he was handsome, but he seemed unaware of it. His dark hair went all curly in the rain, and his sultry brown eyes were at once sympathetic and then suddenly full of something she couldn’t quite name.

She respected him for all he’d done for LA’s troubled youth. He’d built a rec center, organized youth sports teams, and for a short time practiced law—working mostly pro bono. Before he became a senatorial nominee, he’d mentored small businesses. True, his accomplishments impressed her. Who wouldn’t be? But all this didn’t mean he welcomed becoming a single dad.

Then, unexpectedly, he pulled something from a shopping bag.

“Aww,” she couldn’t help but say at the sight of the snuggly teddy bear.

“I had a moment this morning and saw this in a shop window.” A helpless expression spread over his face. “Do you think Madelynn will like it?”

Emma’s chest felt as if it would burst. Still, she’d just composed herself when someone knocked at the door. A thick-figured woman introduced “herself as Riley Morgan while trying to contain the squirming baby in her arms.”

Emma’s heart melted at the sight of her niece.

“Fingers that reminded Emma of her sister’s extended from the sleeves of a ruffly pink dress. Eyes, the same chocolate brown as her daddy’s, thickly lashed and alert, took in her new surroundings, her thumb in her mouth.”

Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.

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Purchase Links for Scandalous in Huntington Beach

Scandalous in Huntington Beach (Love is a Beach Book 3)

Amazon Kindle Edition
DeBlois, Melody (Author)
English (Publication Language)
01/20/2025 (Publication Date) - The Wild Rose Press, Inc. (Publisher)

Scandalous in Huntington Beach (Love Is a Beach)

Deblois, Melody (Author)
English (Publication Language)
294 Pages - 01/20/2025 (Publication Date) - Wild Rose Press (Publisher)

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My Thoughts on Scandalous in Huntington Beach

Scandalous in Huntington Beach by Melody DeBlois is a poignant romance that blends love, grief, and new beginnings. Bennett Browning’s world shifts when he learns he’s the father of a baby girl after his ex-girlfriend Rachel’s sudden death. Enter Emma, Rachel’s sister, who steps in to help him navigate parenthood. As they care for baby Madelynn, their shared grief evolves into an undeniable connection, though guilt and emotional baggage complicate their bond.

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. The narrative avoids clichés, delivering a touching exploration of second chances and unexpected love. Readers are immersed in raw, nuanced emotions, making it perfect for fans of character-driven romance. Scandalous in Huntington Beach is a tender story of finding hope in loss and building a future against the odds. It is a deeply moving, must-read romance.

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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About Melody DeBlois

Melody DeBlois lives in Sacramento (the City of Trees). She writes romance novels. She’s partial to poetry, sun, rain, strong coffee, and her writing room surrounded by books.

Besides California, she and her late husband lived part-time in a condo in Oregon overlooking the Pacific. That gave her a love for beach towns and whale-watching and sunsets—all the things that inspire the Love is a Beach series.

The writing process fascinates her, the alchemy of layering and developing characters, the tinkering with language. There’s so much to treasure in the world: family, friends, and those random, everyday moments that make life grand. She hopes to give her readers all of that.