Shy and wounded Bettina goes to Santa Barbara to join her on-line writers' group for a summer of writing on the beach. Though she considers them friends, Bettina has never met them. While she's nervous, she's determined to shake-up her comfortable but solitary life. It's time to push herself out of her comfort zone and explore the world.

The writer's group includes former punk rock singer (and Bettina closest friend in the group) Viviane, honest and talented Patrice, and artistic Kenneth. Then there is beautiful, flirtatious Audrey. Bettina can't stop thinking about her and, surprisingly, wanting her. Her passionate and unexpected relationship with Audrey leads her to Jack, a man who stirs her mind, body, and heart.

In THE LOVERS, Ms. Bradley has crafted a beautifully written and sensual novel in which every word feels like caress. I expect overt sexuality in an erotic novel, and Ms. Bradley delivers in very creative ways. However, what stood out to me was a lyrical writing style that made me feel the touch on my skin, the sand between my toes, and breeze in my hair. I definitely look forward to reading more of Ms. Bradley's work.