Summer at Seaside Cove

Jamie Newman flees the stress of New York for a summer in Seaside Cove, N.C., to recharge her spirit and re-evaluate her life. After years of being the family caretaker and managing their restaurant, she's finally putting herself first. Unfortunately, family drama follows her to her retreat and soon the ramshackle bungalow is bursting at the seams with people wanting Jamie to fix their problems, while Jamie is distractingly attracted to her sexy and mysterious landlord, Nick Trent. A summer fling will let Nick hide his past and Jamie eventually return to Manhattan%E2%80%94what could possibly go wrong? Bestseller D'Alessandro (Tempted at Midnight) has a light and humorous touch, and there's plenty of romantic tension and snappy dialogue to keep readers enthralled. Likable characters and steamy situations make this a sensuous winner. (May)