Summer Nights

by Mel Walker

In the scorching heat of Seaside, Oregon, summer, passion, and music collide. 

Meet Ariel, the fearless and talented leader of a rock band in trouble. On the brink of dissolution, she devises a plan, secretly recruit a new member. She invites Adam, a brooding and enigmatic guitar player with a troubled past and an aversion to the spotlight to the upcoming Seaside Music Festival. He believes he’s there to help her write one song. 

The plan is simple. Summer days filled with music. Rehearsals, collaboration, and performances. Summer nights filled with boardwalk games, laughter, and chipping away at Adam’s resistance.   

She didn’t count on the Summer Nights.  

Adam's guarded demeanor and raw talent captivate Ariel, sparking a connection neither can ignore. Ariel finds herself caught in a whirlwind of emotions, torn between her ambitions and the unexpected feelings growing for Adam. 

With the start of the festival approaching and her secret about to be exposed Ariel must navigate the treacherous waters of fame, trust, and attraction. Will Ariel's determination and Adam's guarded heart find harmony amidst the summer heat?  

Get ready for a sun-soaked, heart-pounding journey that will make you laugh, swoon, and believe in the power of love when opposites collide. In this breathtaking contemporary romance, love, music, and the irresistible allure of a summer by the sea will have you hooked until the final note fades away.

193 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 4, 2023

About the author

Mel Walker is an award-winning rare bird, the male romance author. Specializing in heartfelt small-town romance, he enjoys telling compelling romances with all the feels. A native New Yorker and life-long frustrated NY Mets fan, he enjoys baseball, reading, bike rides, and writing outdoors where he absorbs the energy of the city.


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Reviews

[JLBBM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summer Nights by Mel Walker is part of the Summers in Seaside Series. I loved returning to Seaside, Oregon for the annual Seaside Music Festival and catching up with some old friends and meeting some new ones. Outgoing rocker Ariel Tyler and quiet dependable Adam Williams may be complete opposites but there are sparks flying whenever they’re together. If you love drama, angst, secrets, an attention seeker womanizing brother, some sweet moments and of course, a happily ever after this book is right up your alley. I didn’t want to put the book down. I hope I can continue visiting the Seaside music festival for many more years.

[Mel Walker]

[Jennifer Pierson · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the things I've loved about the Summers of Seaside Collection is the healing that is done in Seaside (I really need to travel there in person), and Summer Nights has that aspect as well. Ariel is the lead singer in a rock band that has just come off a big tour, and while she wants to do more to make sure they're set, her bandmates are ready for downtime. She comes up with an idea that she's keeping on the downlow, recruiting Adam to play with them in the upcoming Seaside Music Festival but it's not an easy journey & keeping it secret makes for some complications. There's just one really big issue, Adam despises the spotlight, and has some issues with his self confidence. He & his siblings have gone through some things which have left scars so that doesn't make for an easy journey. Ariel & Adam really are perfect for each other as the sparks are flying, but both need to do some healing in order to get a happily ever after but can they do that?! I love Mel Walker's easy writing style, and once again I wanted more pages after finishing Summer Nights in one sitting! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

[Lisa Petty (Book Bangers Blog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes we need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Ariel and her band just came off a huge tour. Her bandmates are ready to relax and settle down and one is about to do just that. But Ariel looks at the bigger picture to make sure her best friends are always taken care of for life. When she devises a plan she thinks will work she just has to convince her band and Adam the man she wants for the bass position. Adam has a lot happen to him in his life. He, his twin brother, and his sister have known heartache. When Ariel reaches out to him and his brother he thinks it will be the best opportunity. A few problems though, 1-he lives in the shadows, and 2-he is very insecure. But when fate comes knocking who will be the one standing. Sometimes you need a little push and these two will not only push each other to be better, but her band will push her in another direction. Can she handle it?

[Kristen Lewendon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice guys don’t always finish last. Even in his sister’s book, Adam stood out to me, and I knew I needed to know more about his individual story. Ariel was a bright spark on the page of that earlier book who also stood out, but I didn’t quite realize why at the time. This pair has lots of tragic, tortured history fueling their music. My heart ached to discover the details. Adam and Ariel are the perfect balance to one another. She pushes him to be willing to fight for what he wants, while he reminds her that it’s not always about the fight. And now that we’ve seen one more of the siblings paired up, I can’t wait to see what the real story is behind the last brother standing.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Booksprout.

[Donna Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I totally enjoyed this book. I wasn’t sure which way any of Ariel’s choices were going to go. Ariel is the lead in a band who has just come off a successful tour. But her band mates are ready to start their own families. Which leads her to “audition” a pair of twins, Adam and Laredo for lead guitar. Adam and Laredo couldn’t be more different. Adam is the responsible one. The one who keeps the rest of the family going. Laredo is the bad boy who acts before he thinks. Choosing between them for not only a lead but for one to take her heart.
I loved Ariel. Her heart is fully encased to protect it. Only the right kind of man will be able to have the patience to win her over.

[Polly Barreto · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first read by this author and I did enjoy it.

Ariel and Adam are total opposites…. She is fearless (for a reason) and he is guarded (for a reason) and these two make a great couple! Although their relationship is resting on a sliding scale. (get it – a little music jargon and hoping its correct at that).

Good chemistry between Adam and Ariel, both have some family drama/issues to contend with, both have love to give – if the other person is willing to take it/walls come down. There are, of course, some ups and downs; but that is to be expected.

Can Ariel save her band and her dream? Or will Adam be her dream and save Ariel?

[Pauline Cassie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

This is my first visit to the Summers in Seaside series and it was a good one.

I liked the main characters of Ariel and Adam as well as the secondary characters. (and hope for Laredo's story?)

Ariel and Adam seemed meant for each other and their journey to HEA was not always smooth.

This was an easy read despite the characters having some baggage, which they helped each other to offload as the story progressed.

A nice way to spend a summer afternoon.

[Isabel Debono · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a 4.5⭐️ read

This rockstar opposites attract was a wonderful read and a great end book to the series. Loved meeting new people and revisiting old friends.
Ariel and Adam were perfect together. Opposites definitely attracted in this one.
Drama, angst secrets, and even an annoyingly up himself brother added to this well written read.
Can’t wait till we venture back to the Seaside music festival again.

I was given a complimentary copy but voluntarily chose to review

[Cassie · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Summer Loving Stars!

I have wanted Adam's HEA since visiting the Seaside Music Festival last summer! Ariel is a strong, goal oriented rock star. I love how she brings Adam out of his shell and helps him to do what he truly wants. I enjoyed seeing Laredo helping his brother out and can't wait to see what is ins store for him.

Great summer read, short and sweet!!!

[Danielle Melo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 2 in the Seaside series and it is everything I want in a book. Opposites attract a shared passion. Headache and second chances. Adam and Ariel's story had me in all of my feelings from the beginning you could feel the tension and feel the passion of what they both want and need. I love Ariel's loyalty. The ending of the story was everything. Second chances are sometimes needed.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read several books written by Mel Walker; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books.

This is part of the Summers in Seaside Series; it is a stand-alone book. The story is about Ariel & Adam; she’s the leader of a rock band and hires him to try to keep the band together.

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has it all. Young love, challenges, and friendship. It is angsty and mesmerizing! It is a rockstar romance that had me swooning and laughing. If you love opposites attract, you’ll love this book!

[Kathy Dryden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Opposites attract

A rock band and summer in Seaside. You will see that opposites attract, A lot of romance, music, attitude, chemistry, twin brothers... both with musical talent... family drama and love. Loved how it all came together.

[Vilma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ariel and Adam are opposites who have great chemistry but are opposites in personality but have music in common.

I loved Adam, although it took me a bit to love Ariel,but they do go well together and balance out each other.

This was another great story in the Seaside Heights romance series.

[Julie's Book Land Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this short read. If you like summer romance then I highly recommend.

[Victoria Wyatt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This rockstar romance of Adam and Ariel had some bumps in the roads. The two main characters are complete opposites but had some chemistry. It is a good short read.

[Sarah DeLong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ariel and Adam's story was an amazing reading experience! Visiting Seaside, Oregon again was a delight. These two have a journey filled with angst and secrets, hope and finally an HEA.

[Tessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

We’re back at Seaside, Oregon. I love this series. The location, the music and the adventure in witnessing love blossom. Adam and Ariel are completely opposite. He is the calm to her storm. While she should be recouping from a huge tour, she decides to collaborate with Adam to create a song for the Seaside Music Festival. What she doesn’t expect is for Adam to go after what he wants, and that’s Ariel. Ariel is surprised when her summer nights with Adam are becoming too tempting to resist.

Wonderful story with fun, love and a HEA you didn’t think would come.