Don’t Blame Me

Welcome to the small town of Cloud Bay where the weather is great, the music is fire, and love is complicated...She doesn’t believe in happy endings and he needs a new beginningGrowing up in the shadow of her rock god dad taught Faith Harper that fame has a price. When her own music career fizzled, she came home to tiny Cloud Bay. She’s perfectly happy running CloudFest, the music festival that’s one part of her father’s legacy, staying out of the spotlight, and keeping men strictly temporary. And when she lays eyes on Caleb White’s gorgeous face, she knows no one would blame her for choosing him for a summer fling. He’s perfect-a hot famous guy who’ll leave quietly when they’re done.Caleb is used to be number one in the tennis world for a long time. But he can’t play forever, and he needs a new plan. When his best friend announces he’s going to CloudFest, Cloud Bay sounds like the perfect place to figure things out with no distractions. Until he meets Faith. Kissing her is more than a distraction, it’s downright addictive. And soon he’s not sure he wants to let her go. Convincing Faith to believe in love is going to take more than music and hot summer nights and it’s a match he can’t afford to lose, because it’s his whole heart on the line.Previously published as Need You Now by Emma Douglas.Don’t Blame Me is the first book in the Cloud Bay series, a steamy small town island romance series. This series has beach vibes, rock’n’roll families, small town drama, the odd cute dog, and sexy times. Enjoy!Author’s note: For tropes and CW, please check the author’s website. What people are saying about Melanie Scott’s books'combines style, substance, and a bevy of appealing characters.' -Publishers Weekly'Although there is no snow, there’s holiday spirit aplenty...a fine job of setting the scene, crafting characters readers will want to know.'-Publisher’s Weekly'Sexy, well-written, layered, and engaging ... Emotional intensity and dynamic conflict...' -Kirkus Reviews'Deliciously sexy ... a quick and entertaining read.' -Ereadica'a first-rate contemporary', Melanie has a 'gift for story telling and knack for creating sympathetic characters'. -Publishers Weekly'A romp that combines heart and heat... Scott’s agile storytelling and engaging characters make this contemporary tale one to savor.' -Publishers Weekly