California Waves: The Davenports, Book 2
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4.2 • 34 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Meet the Davenport family! Six brothers and sisters who call picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea home. Successful, brilliant, and passionate, the only thing they all still need is the perfect partner in love and life.
When Herschel Greenfield achieved his dream of becoming an astronaut and going on space missions, he thought he knew the risks—but he never expected his splashdown would go wrong and he’d nearly drown. He tells everyone he’s fine, but if that’s true, then why can’t get into the ocean? Somehow, some way, he needs to conquer his fear so that he can continue going into space.
When pro-surfer Mila Davenport suffered a career-ending accident that almost cost her life, she had to adjust to an entirely new life where she spent more time on land than in the sea. While she loves her new career as a realtor, nothing makes her feel more alive than riding the waves. Certainly, no man has ever come close to giving her that same rush that the ocean does.
But after meeting Herschel, when she learns about his emotional fallout from his crash landing, she wants nothing more than to help him learn to love the sea as much as she does, despite his harrowing experience. The only problem is that she also thinks he’s incredibly sexy and can’t help but want him. More than she’s ever wanted anyone. And when it seems like he feels the same way about her, that’s when things suddenly feel truly dangerous. Far more dangerous than any surfing accident or crash landing. Because this time around, Mila isn’t just risking her body—she’s risking her heart.
But is Hersch willing to risk his heart, too? Or once he gets over his issues with the sea, will he be on the next spaceship out of town…and she’ll be left with nothing but the memories of being with the most incredible man she’s ever known?
THE DAVENPORTS
California Dreaming
California Waves
California Sunsets
*** More Davenports are coming soon! ***
CALIFORNIA WAVES is part of New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Bella Andre and Nicky Arden's new emotional and sexy contemporary romance series. While it can easily be read as a stand-alone story, you'll likely enjoy reading the other books too.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Bella Andre is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of “The Sullivans”, “The Maverick Billionaires”, "The Davenports" and the "Married in Malibu" series. Her novels have been #1 bestsellers around the world and she has sold more than 10 million books so far! Known for "sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance" (Publishers Weekly), her books have been Cosmopolitan Magazine "Red Hot Reads" twice and have been translated into ten languages. There are more than 50,000 5 star reviews for Bella Andre's books on Goodreads! Married with two children, Bella splits her time between the Northern California wine country, a log cabin in the Adirondack mountains of upstate New York, and a flat in London overlooking the Thames.
Nancy Warren is the USA Today Bestselling author of mystery and romance who had sold more than 5 million books so far! She’s originally from Vancouver, Canada, though she tends to wander and has lived in England, Italy and California at various times. Favorite moments include being the answer to a crossword puzzle clue in Canada’s National Post newspaper, being featured on the front page of the New York Times when her book Speed Dating launched Harlequin’s NASCAR series, and being nominated three times for Romance Writers of America’s RITA award. She has an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University. She’s an avid hiker, loves chocolate and most of all, loves to hear from readers! You'll often find her in her private Facebook group, Nancy Warren's Knitwits.
Customer Reviews
enjoyable, fun read
California Waves had me feeling so many emotions. I am not sure I should have been feeling jealousy but I did. The real factor of the story had me wishing for a family like the Davenports. The real factor had me wishing I lived in a place like Carmel-by-the-Sea. Although I would love to live in Carmel. It is such a gorgeous place with a lovely small town feel.
California Waves was inspirational. Many years ago Mila was a professional surfer and broke her back. She was told she would never walk again. She may no longer a professional surfer but she rides the waves. She is just what Hershel needs even if he doesn't want to admit it. He is afraid of the waves she has conquered. He fears if he doesn't conquer them, conquer the fear, than he will no longer be who he was, an astronaut.
California Waves was a beautiful small town romance with a major bonus. The story has more Arch and Tessa love from California Dreaming. The story has more of all the Davenports. As Mila and Herschel walk down the street of denial, her family sees the truth. Throughout the pages their love grows as the pages heat up with their connection.
California Waves was a lovely escape. It was just what my heart needed. I closed the book with a big smile, looking forward to reading about more of the Davenports in the future.
Mila meets Herschel
Mila Davenport is the local Realtor and has preformed her magic and found Herschel a house in town, now that the business is over personal business begins. This is a hometown girl love story but with a talented writer(s) way of making the story flow. A Must read.
Perfect beach read!
Bella Andre and Nicky Arden are teaming up to bring us a new series of six siblings, The Davenports. Carmel-By-The-Sea is the beautiful setting for the Davenport family. California Waves is the newest love story in this series of Mila Davenport and Herschel Greenfield. I’d say that when these two meet it is pretty much insta-love with a slow burn. I love Bella Andre and Nicky Arden writing together. All the characters in this series are beautiful (inside and out), have great personalities, are super big into being supportive of their family members, and passionate for their careers with a strong work ethic. Mila and Herschel both have experienced some difficult times in their past and they recognize that in each other. This helps bring these two together but will it be enough to help them reach their HEA? California Waves is a perfect summer beach read!! 5 stars