California Dreaming (The Davenports, Book 1) - Bella Andre & Nicky Arden

California Dreaming (The Davenports, Book 1)

By Bella Andre & Nicky Arden

  • Release Date: 2024-02-01
  • Genre: Contemporary Romance
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 101 Ratings

Description

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.

Hotshot movie star Archer Davenport has never met a stunt he couldn’t ace, a challenge he couldn’t overcome, or a woman he couldn’t have. When he breaks his leg during a dangerous stunt, the production company insists on hiring a live-in caretaker for him. He refuses the help…until he meets Tessa Taylor. She’s not only caring and beautiful, she’s also as tough on him as a drill sergeant.

Tessa knows all about confident men. She used to be married to one and that didn’t go well. Her only solace is her painting, even if she has no talent, as her late husband always claimed. Her biggest problem on this job, however, is that sexy, magnetic Archer makes her toes curl with desire every time he’s near. She does everything she can to try to remain professional. But it gets harder and harder every day as she starts to fall for him—and for his amazing family—even though she knows she’ll have to leave him for her next client as soon as he’s fully recovered.

Arch, however, has no plans to let Tessa disappear once his leg is fully recovered. In fact, as the sparks between them grow hotter and hotter, he’s determined to show Tessa that she’s not only the most incredible and loving woman he’s ever known, she’s also the most talented. And when a Davenport gives their heart away, it’s forever.

THE DAVENPORTS
California Dreaming
California Waves
California Sunsets
*** More Davenports are coming soon! ***

CALIFORNIA DREAMING 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.

Nancy Warren 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!

Reviews

  • Dreamy start to a new series!

    5
    By LKKtechie
    California Dreaming is a new series by co-authors Bella Andre and Nicky Arden. Wow, did they ever knock this one out of the park!! Carmel-by-the-Sea is the setting for this series. As a kid I visited Carmel-by-the-Sea and remember it was a quaint and beautiful seaside town and it is a great setting for the series,The Davenports and starting with California Dreaming. Archer Davenport is a very famous actor with all the great looks, passion, and family values. Tessa Taylor is a caregiver by profession but she is also overcoming the terrible treatment she received from her late husband. By accident these two meet while taking a walk on the beach in Carmel. Both Tessa and Archer have so much love and passion to give not only each other but to everyone they love. I absolutely loved this story, I couldn’t nor did I want to put it down until I finished!! Both Bella and Nicky did a fabulous job writing together, it flowed seamlessly together. A fun part of the story is that we see a visit or two from Smith and Valentina Sullivan who just happen to have some amazing news to share! You do not want to miss out on some Sullivan news!! The Davenports are family that are just amazing to each other, new found friends, and each sibling is super successful all on their own. If you are a fan of the Sullivan’s I know you will be a fan of The Davenports’ as well! California Dreaming is just dreamy!! 5 stars
  • Archer 💘 Tessa

    5
    By Newberryd
    An incredibly wonderful first book in a new series from Bella Andre and Nicky Arden. As a long time Bella Andre fan, it is exciting to know that a new series is starting. California Dreaming has everything I was expecting and more. This series has an amazing setting, Carmel-by-the-Sea, the ocean is so beautiful and healing. A romantic story between two characters that are so life like you want to meet them in person. Loved it! Book 2 is highly anticipated and I can’t wait to read it.
  • Loved It!

    5
    By Evergreenbrdx
    Archer Davenport took one look at Tessa and knew he had to get to know her. When he breaks his leg while filming he knows exactly the caregiver he wants. The sparks fly between him and Tessa. Can Tessa learn to trust what Archer feels for her and start to believe in herself again? I loved this new series and can’t wait for the next one!!
  • Book 1 Famous Actor Archer Davenport meets Tessa Taylor

    5
    By MelissaNY666
    I love the Davenports. In Book 1 we meet Archer at his father 64th birthday party and Tessa was a guess. It’s a great start to begin this series. I think, when some authors start a new series, they try to add so much information in the first book it losses the story. Bella Andra has the talent to write each book in her series as stand-alone but leaves you curious to want to read all the books in the series. I received this book as and ARC, but I give my honest opinion.
  • Great start!

    4
    By 12toot
    What a great start to a new series and a new family! It was also nice to meet up with some old friends, Smith and Valentina. When Arch met Tessa on the beach, he had an instant attraction to her. She was much more reserved. When Arch needed someone to help him recuperate, the first person that he thought of was Tessa. Of course, getting through her reservations took a lot of patience. He figured that it would be worth in the end. It helped that his family took an instant liking to her. Would Tessa be able to move on from her past relationship to finally find happiness in both her personal and work life?
  • Wonderful, feel good romance

    4
    By threers
    This was the perfect feel good romance to warm up this cold winter day. Bella Andre creates such wonderful families for her series. The Davenports are no exception. Add in the beautiful location of Carmel-by-the-Sea and this was a must read story for me. Let the countdown begin for book number two, number three, number four.... A chance meeting on the beach has Archer Davenport continuing to think about Tessa Taylor. When he gets hurt on the set, they insist he have a caregiver. He will only accept Tessa. California Dreaming is a slow burn romance. Tessa is gun shy. Archer is a movie star who can have anyone. He wants Tessa. Watching him trying to convince her is very entertaining. He has some smooth moves. He had me swooning with his declarations. His support team had me envious. I love the Davenports. They are the fictional family that I want to be part of. They are close. They are supportive. Waiting to see how long Tessa can resist was a wonderful escape. The aw haw moment was glorious. Visiting places that I used to go to all the time was the best escape of all. The reader gets to be a tourist in Carmel and Monterey from the comfort of your favorite reading spot. No traffic. No lines. Just fun, fun, fun. I hope they go to the mission in one of the books. The beauty would be perfect in any of the books.

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