California Waves: the Davenports, Book 2

Bella Andre · Nicky Arden

May 2024 · The Davenports Book 2 · Carmel Oak Press

About this ebook

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 Series

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.

Nicky Arden 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!

Ratings and reviews

ARC Review The Davenports Book#2. The picture of paradise was described very beautifully by the authors I felt like I was transported to Carmel by the Sea. story is about 2 people from different worlds, Mila (ex Pro Surfer) and Herschel (Astronaut) realising they have more in common then they first realise including hot chemistry! Both experienced past trauma and need each other to overcome their fears and live life and find love. The whole Davenport family are featured which I really enjoyed.

California Waves Davenports #2 Bella Andre ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What a beautiful inspirational story of heartbreak, soulmates, a new forever and unexpected love. Both Mila Davenport and Herschel Greenfield come from the awful depths of injury, both have lasting effects. But as Herschel makes his way to Carmel by The Sea to live, they spark a togetherness, neither was looking for but both definitely need! Emotional, sweet and sexy, California Waves will leave you smiling…

Herschel after almost drowning after a mission is completely afraid of the ocean. So what is he doing at Carmel By The Sea? Mia was once a competitive surfer but after a tragic accident had to make some big changed in her life. Now a successful realtor sexy Herschel is asking her to find him a house. The sparks flew instantly between these two. These two learned that love does conquer all!

About the author

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.

Nicky Arden 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!