Bayside Summers Books in Order
Part ofMelissa Foster Books in OrderBrowse Bayside Summers books in order by Melissa Foster, with summaries, reading order tips, series background, and the best place to begin.
Last updated: January 13, 2026
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Publication Order
6 books
Bayside Fantasies
by Melissa Foster
2020
In a seaside setting where everyone knows the backstory, a new romance forces two people to face old choices. Their chemistry is instant, but building trust takes time, and a real decision about home.
Bayside Romance
by Melissa Foster
2019
Sun, salt air, and a small coastal town make it harder to hide from the truth. As attraction turns serious, two people have to figure out whether this is a vacation fling, or the start of something real.
Bayside Escape
by Melissa Foster
2019
A coastal romance set in a tight-knit beach community, where summer traditions and long-time friendships set the stage. When two people who have been circling each other finally give in, they have to decide what happens after the season ends.
Bayside Passions
by Melissa Foster
2018
Sun, salt air, and a small coastal town make it harder to hide from the truth. As attraction turns serious, two people have to figure out whether this is a vacation fling, or the start of something real.
Bayside Heat
by Melissa Foster
2018
In a seaside setting where everyone knows the backstory, a new romance forces two people to face old choices. Their chemistry is instant, but building trust takes time, and a real decision about home.
Bayside Desires
by Melissa Foster
2017
Desiree Cleary needs a place to land after her life implodes, and Bayside gives her a second chance, plus a loyal dog. Her new neighbor, Rick Savage, is tempting, but trust comes with complications.
Series background & context
Bayside Summers is Melissa Foster’s beach-town romance series for readers who want sunshine, friends, and chemistry that feels inevitable. The stories are set around the Bayside community, where summer brings people back to familiar places, familiar faces, and feelings that don’t stay buried for long.
Each book follows a different couple, but the larger social circle ties everything together. Characters show up in each other’s lives at barbecues, local events, and spur-of-the-moment beach nights, which gives the series that cozy “we’re all in this together” energy.
The conflicts are rooted in real-life messiness: past heartbreak, family complications, career choices, and the question of whether a relationship is worth changing your plans. Foster keeps the tone warm and flirty, but she doesn’t skip the emotional work that makes the happy ending feel solid.
If you like romances where a town feels like a character, you’ll enjoy Bayside. The ocean backdrop, small-business feel, and steady community rhythm make it the perfect place for second chances and unexpected love.
Summer heat, with heart.
A fun way to read is straight through the Bayside titles, starting with Bayside Desires and continuing in order from there.
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