Changing Tides

Bayshore Beach #2

by Tia Souders

She had to lose it all in order to find herself…

Rachel Beaumont is at the end of her rope. Her home’s in foreclosure, her car’s been repossessed, and her bank account is severely anemic. Her ex is willing to help—if she’ll give him a second chance. But since it was a lack of self-sufficiency that got her into this mess, she’s more than a little reluctant to accept his offer. She’ll just have figure out how to make it on her own.

Her new reality suddenly becomes a lot brighter when she meets a handsome, stormy-eyed fisherman who makes her question everything she’s ever wanted or needed in her life.

But he has issues and responsibilities of his own. And it’s not long before both of them must decide if love is a luxury they can afford.

Changing Tides, book two in the Bayshore Beach series, is an emotional, sweet and clean romantic women’s fiction read, featuring polar opposites who come to find out they’re not so different where it counts. Happily ever after guaranteed.

251 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 27, 2020

About the author

Tia Souders is a city girl turned country. If life on a farm isn't interesting enough, renovating a century home with her hubs has kept her on her toes. There's nothing like discovering a fried squirrel in your furnace to make life fresh again.

She’s an unapologetic wine-loving, coffeeholic with a sweet tooth. In-between wrangling her two children and drinking copious amounts of coffee, she reads and writes stories that tug on your heartstrings.

Visit her at tiasouders.com and join her newsletter for sneak peeks and more!

Reviews

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the time she was a little girl Rachel Beaumont had everything she wanted at her fingertips, money, clothes, exotic vacations and a maid to cook and clean. Though popular in school, but not a snob, Rachel never considered for a moment that life would be any other way. Until it wasn't! Bad investments and poor planning by her father have left the family’s reputation and finances in dire straits. Despite his empty promises to fix things, she finds her bank account nearly empty and her car and condo repossessed. With no college education or skills to speak of, it's either move back in with daddy at thirty-seven, or find an alternative way of life.

When her best friend Andi comes to the rescue, Rachel is relieved and thankful, but with Andi’s upcoming nuptials, Rachel is a fifth wheel and knows her days are numbered. As she watches her balance in her bank account dwindle, it’s do or die time for Rachel. With zero job experience she obtains a job as a waitress at a popular local diner. Her first few days are a disaster and end in total humiliation. But as time goes on and with a steely resolve Rachel works hard to become an asset at the diner, much to her family’s surprise and embarrassment. With little cash, but money she has earned, she manages to rent a rundown apartment and slowly but surely builds a life on her terms.

Enter Joe Hastings, a handsome and former classmate that makes a living on the water. Joe fishes and traps lobster providing a variety of fresh seafood for the local restaurants. As Joe and Rachel’s encounters become more frequent at the diner, the attraction between the two begins to grow. As Joe and Rachel become closer and the sparks begin to fly, she can’t imagine a future that doesn't include Joe. But trouble starts when a former boyfriend, Carter Fleming, attempts to woo Rachel back. Carter has political aspirations and wants her by his side. As pressure mounts from Carter and her parents, trying to rebuild their reputations, it’s clear to Rachel they’ll never accept Joe and the life she has created. When their two worlds collide Rachel must make a choice. A life filled with luxuries that comes with a price, or a simple life with an honest man she can’t live without.

Tia Souders’, Changing Tides, (Bayshore Beach Book 2) is a winner. It’s a sweet romance filled with wonderful characters you will either love or dislike. The story-line, sometimes serious, sometimes funny, but always on point kept me interested and turning the pages. I loved Joe’s character the most. He was kind and sensitive to Rachel’s needs and loyal to those he loved. Carter of course was the polar opposite, arrogant and self serving, easily disliked. Changing Tides was a smooth transition from the first novel Calloway Cove and although you can read Changing Tides without reading Calloway Cove, I would recommend starting with the 1st novel in the series. Changing Tides will mean so much more knowing the friendships that exist among the women and the bonds that hold them together.

So if you are looking for a weekend read or a novel you can curl up with on a cold winter night, consider Changing Tides, (Bayshore Beach Book 2) by Tia Souders. A Sweet Romance with a pleasing story-line and delightful characters you’ll enjoy.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Changing Tides: Bayshore Beach Book 2 is by Tia Souders. This book is wonderful and full of surprises.
Rachel Beaumont has never know what it was like to not be able to buy whatever she liked without helping them. She has a condo and a car paid for by her Father and all the money she wanted or needed. Now, suddenly she had nothing at all, she is forced to try to find work. She finds a waitressing job at the Sea Oat . At first, she is terrible; but eventually she gets the hang of it.
She meets Joe Hastings of Hastings Sea food and falls in love with him. Can he provide what she needs in the long run? Will she choose him or Carter?

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Andi's best friend, Rachel comes from a very wealthy family and she has never had to work a day in her life. Her father has always paid for her condo, car, clothes and anything she ever needed. Rachel finds herself in a major predicament when she is locked out of her condo and her car is repossessed. She turns to Andi for a temporary place to live. She finds a low wage job in a cafe and meets a fisherman. Romance sparks but her parents are not happy that their daughter would date someone below her wealthy status. Twists and turns and very engaging story. Really liked this second book in the series of Bayshore Beach by Tia Souders.

[Nati · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rachel’s life has been one full of money, parties, and friends. But, now due to poor business choice from his father, their are broke. She needs to star a new life at thirty seven and with no experience in real life, how to cook, how to grocery shopping, how to do laundry even how to work To support herself. But she is determined to become an indecent woman. Can she renounce of her past life and her privilege and find love, happiness and a purpose in life? A sweet and emotional journey to self esteem, true love and real happiness.

[Shebb · Rating 5 out of 5]

What another awesome instalment to this series!

I've waited AGES for Rachel's story (and remember the itch of impatience when I read Andi's book, knowing Book 2 wouldn't be out for months! 🤣), and loved every moment of it. The realness to her situation, her "fall from society", family complications, her life in crisis. And Joe. Oh boy. *waves a fan in face* What a beautiful, sweet man. Ah! PERFECTION!

Now to cry every night until Book 3 releases. 😜

[Pascale’s*ARC,Unwind,Read,Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE this author!! She always writes so well. This story is so good! Fantastic characters that are so fun, storyline that is different and interesting, book series best read in order but can absolutely be read as stand-alone. I had a really hard time putting the book down. Absolutely worth the read. If you like her work, you won’t be disappointed!

[JoAnn Schaltenbrand · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reading

Great reading about Rachel's father losing his fortune and Rachel left without a way to support herself after a life of luxury. Find out hoe she meets the challenge and finds love.

[Jillean Ansley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had bought the first book in the series, loved it so bought this one and loved it too. Good clean light reading that held my attention. Have bought the third book in the series, Cassie's story, to round out the three girls stories. Will follow this author from now on, love her writing style.

[Jeanette S. Stracner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book!

Changing Tides is a great book.Rachel was from a prominent family and at age thirty-seven her father got in financial trouble. Her car was repossessed and she lost her condo on the same night. The story begins. Very good. Jeanette Stracner

[Laurel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pampered rich girl in her 30's has to come home. She has her car repo'd, condo gets a key change and she has no funds. She gets a job as a waitress, shows up in high heel shoes. Since she has never cooked for anyone, she doesn't even know how to make coffee. Let the adventure begin.

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I DNF this book. I liked the plot and the characters. The story was fine, but very repetitive - lost car, lost condo, no skills, no work history. I just got bored. The story could also use a good editor (few grammar and punctuation errors).

[Melissa Ledet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet Read

A sweet beautiful read. Love how Rachel takes her life back after losing everything. Love how Joe loves her and supports her. Their ending is beautiful.

[Renee Helton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet Story

I received a copy of this book.
Sweet story and characters.
Looking forward to reading more books by this author.

[Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this delightfully charming story, a remarkably resilient woman finds out about her life of reality, genuine love, and friendship by learning from the circumstances and people around her!

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.