The Hazards Of Sex On The Beach (2000) - Plot & Excerpts
Wow I can't believe I finished this book in one day. Sex on the Beach was a very cute, romantic story and also a little different from the previous two which made this good for the series. Unlike the other books, the main guy, Chase, doesn't go to the same college. He ends up being a touring musician that happened to be at the same party as Cara which was their first meeting and also their first hookup. Cara has been heartbroken over her long term boyfriend, Aaron, for cheating on her for their whole relationship and decided to make a bold decision and get with Chase and then leave. Not knowing his true identity, these two meet again when Cara and Jade happen to be at one of his concerts. This starts a very cute long distance relationship despite Cara having bad feelings about potentially getting hurt again. More than this being romance and finding your One, Sex on the Beach was more about finding yourself. After Cara became single and even after being in a relationship with Chase, she realized how much time she spent with Aaron and how much of her college life revolved around him. This got Cara to find more hobbies to get into which led to her being on a music radio show with Jade interviewing local bands. She also got to make more true friends and spend more time with them. I really loved the message of finding yourself even when your in a relationship with someone else. Cara and Chase together were a really sweet couple. Talking all the time when they couldn't be together and also being honest when hard issues came up. Each book in the Hazards series has been great with giving us amazing characters and at the same time exploring different issues and messages. I absolutely love this series and I very much look forward to the next one. When Cara and Chase met, there may have been some alcohol involved. Okay, a lot of alcohol. And maybe Cara was still trying to get over a cheating ex that had broken her heart. Because, why else would she get frisky with a guy that she didn't know, hooking up and then running, without even telling him her last name or phone number? After all, she figured, she'd never see Chase again. If only life was that simple...Alyssa Rose Ivy has done an entertaining job of taking this scenario and writing a story that shows how a chance encounter can turn into something much more. As the relationship between Cara and Chase grows and evolves, so do their characters. Cara finds strengths and interests that she didn't know she had, and both she and Chance find that the right relationship allows each person to grow and shine, rather than conform to someone else's idea of who they should be. I always enjoy Alyssa's writing, both the stories and the characters. Besides Cara and Chase, all of the supporting cast had great personalities, and I found myself laughing out loud at the interactions between Cara and her friends. I look forward so the next book in the series (Alyssa, if you're reading this, I'm hoping that Jade or Kyle will be next!).
What do You think about The Hazards Of Sex On The Beach (2000)?
Chase did seem too good to be true! Nice to still see Juliet/Reed and Mallory/Colt again.
—neilbroa
Really loved and enjoyed this one. Such a cute story with really lovable characters.
—deni
Really light, sweet and cute book. Just what I was looking for. Chase was adorable.
—rutkers
Predictable. But, a light, fun, romantic read.
—leo
