Book #9 The Bradens, Love in Bloom Series #18
After months of caring for her terminally ill mother, Rebecca Rivera is left all alone in a world she doesn’t trust—but she’s determined not to let her mother’s death define her. Losing her job, having to pummel some jerk for being too handsy, and living in her car are just temporary setbacks to an otherwise solid plan in finding her footing. Full of pride and used to being in control of her life, she’s certain she can make it on her own. The last thing Rebecca needs is a man to fix her troubles—even if that man is strikingly handsome, wealthy, and charismatic Pierce Braden.
Pierce is a powerful real estate investor on the verge of a major acquisition. As the eldest of six siblings raised by a single mother, he’s spent his life protecting those he loves. He’s used to being in charge and making things right, and although he’d give his life for his family, he treats the women he dates as expendable—until he meets sexy and stubborn Rebecca Rivera, a woman who is as strong as she is vulnerable.
Passion ignites between them, and the two share their most intimate thoughts and desires. It doesn’t take long for Pierce to realize that Rebecca is as determined not to be saved as he is to find a way into her heart. As their love grows, Rebecca must face fears she didn’t even realize she had—and Pierce must learn the hard truth that sometimes less really is more. Is the power of true love enough for Rebecca and Pierce to learn to give up control and allow their hearts to take over?
THE BRADEN COUSINS are the newest addition to the LOVE IN BLOOM series, this is the third of six books.
**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**
My thoughts:
Rebecca has gone through an awful lot in her short lifetime, and it's changed her in several different ways. It's made her strong and self-sufficient, but it's also made her unable to accept help from anyone (even Pierce opening a door for her!) To be quite honest, she's lucky that Pierce became hooked on her enough to make him keep pushing her.
But Pierce has problems of his own, since he starts the book as a workaholic womanizer who has no interest in settling down with anyone. So the two of them obviously have problems to work out, which means lots of misunderstandings, arguments, and of course lots of HOT scenes!
I liked getting glimpses of Rebecca's and Pierce's relationships with their friends, families and coworkers, but I wish they were fleshed out a bit more. I could easily read 100 more pages of this book!
I'm new to reading Melissa Foster, but I'll definitely be buying the previous books and getting caught up. I see several days of reading in my immediate future!
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About the Author
Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes contemporary romance, new adult romance, LGBT romance, contemporary women's fiction, romantic suspense, thrillers, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Some say her romance novels are lovingly erotic, she deems them simply loving and real. Her books have been recommended by USA Today's book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the Women's Nest, a social and support community for women, the World Literary Cafe. When she's not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success.
Melissa hosts an annual Aspiring Authors contest for children, she's written for Calgary's Child Magazine and Women Business Owners Magazine, and has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Melissa's interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.
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ReplyDeleteWow! I'm so glad you enjoyed the book so much that you'll be reading more in the series! What a great compliment. Thank you for your amazing review XOXO
ReplyDeleteThis was definitely a steamy book. Loved it!
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