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Sincerely, Mr. Braden (The Bradens at Ridgeport)by Melissa Foster

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Sincerely, Mr. Braden (The Bradens at Ridgeport) by Melissa Foster-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 28, 2026

You know what they say about best-laid plans…When the chance to finally meet my virtual assistant arises, I jump on it. Imagine my surprise when I find his beautiful sister Eleanor in his place.

The moment I meet Ellie Mitchell, my world shifts.

What was supposed to be a brief hello with my assistant turns into an unforgettable weekend with an incredible woman.I’ve spent a lifetime keeping people at arm’s length and walking away unscathed, but Ellie obliterates every wall I’ve ever built.

What I learn next shatters my world.

I don’t know which betrayal cuts deeper: The lie she told me or the truth that I still want her.

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REVIEW:SINCERELY, MR BRADEN is the second instalment in Melissa Foster’s contemporary, adult BRADENS AT RIDGEPORTS: SETH BRADEN erotic, romance series, a part of the author’s numerous interconnected LOVE IN BLOOM series. This is billionaire businessman Seth Braden, and virtual PA Ellie ‘Taylor’ Mitchell’s story line. SINCERELY, MR. BRADEN can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines and series is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Ellie and Seth) SINCERELY, MR. BRADEN follows virtual PA Ellie ‘Taylor’ Mitchell, as she comes face to face with her client Seth Braden. Billionaire Seth Braden has never met his virtual PA Taylor when he extends an invitation to spend a few days on one of his properties but the arrival of his assistant’s sister Ellie finds our hero looking forward to more than a weekend away. Several days together ends with Ellie ghosting the man with whom she was falling in love, running away with a secret she was struggling to reveal.

The world building focuses on the building relationship predicated upon a lie. Ellie is not whom she claims to be, and Seth is falling for a woman he knew nothing about.

The relationship between Ellie and Seth is one of immediate attraction but Ellie has a secret, and once revealed, Seth struggles with the perceived betrayal from the woman with whom he is falling in love. Their time together is full of laughter and fun but Ellie begins to doubt the reality in the face of her own lies. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

As per Melissa’s style of writing, there is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters. We are introduced Ellie’s father Frank Nunnally, and her sister Becca, as well as Seth’s large extended family and friends including Clay and Pepper Braden, and their brother Noah.

SINCERELY, MR. BRADEN is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and heart break, family and relationships, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is captivating and inviting; the characters are animated and determined; the romance is seductive and spicy.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Readers adore Melissa’s fun, flirty, and sinfully sexy, award-winning big-family romance collection, LOVE IN BLOOM featuring the Snow Sisters, Bradens, Remingtons, Ryders, Seaside Summer, Harborside Nights, Wild Boys and Bad Boys After Dark, and the Montgomerys. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented– perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about loyal, wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines with complex and relatable issues.Melissa also writes sweet and clean romance under the pen name Addison Cole.

Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.

Melissa is available to chat with book clubs and welcomes comments and emails from her readers. Visit Melissa on Facebook or her personal website.

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IRRESISTIBLY WICKED (Zander Wicked) by Melissa Foster-review

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🧡IRRESISTIBLY WICKED (The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside7) by Melissa Foster🧡

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 19, 2025

Get ready to fall hard for everyone’s favorite playboy, Zander Wicked, in Irresistibly Wicked. When the woman who helps save his life needs a little saving herself, Zander takes on a role he never saw himself playing—husband of convenience. Irresistibly Wicked may be enjoyed as a standalone romance or as part of the larger series.

Zander Wicked lives life fast, on his bike, on the job, and with women. But one split second shatters his world and forces him to face truths he’s spent a lifetime outrunning. His family doubts he can change, but Zander knows better, and when the woman who helped save him needs more than a little help herself, he sets out to prove everyone wrong.

Shauna Flores knows what it means to fight for survival. As an EMT and a person in recovery, she’s rebuilt her life piece by piece while carrying the weight of a best friend she refuses to give up on. The last thing she expects is to end up bound to a man like Zander Wicked, or to find herself in a marriage of convenience that blurs every line between right and wrong.

Two people with checkered pasts, an arrangement that ties them together, and a future neither sees coming—one that will test their limits, their loyalties, and the lengths they’re willing to go to for the people they love.

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REVIEW: IRRESISTIBLY WICKED is the seventh instalment in Melissa Foster’s contemporary, adult THE WICKEDS: DARK KNIGHTS AT BAYSIDE erotic, romance series. This is thirty year old Alexander ‘Zander’ Wicked, and twenty-four year old, EMT Shauna Flores’ story line. IRRESISTIBLY WICKED can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from omniscient dual third person perspectives (Zander and Shauna) follows in the wake of an accident that left Zander Wicked fighting for his life. EMT Shauna Flores never expected anything to come of the visit to our story line hero but when Zander discovers Shauna’s roommate is more than she can handle, Zander offers up some help, that will quickly turn into a marriage of convenience. Shauna must be married to collect her inheritance , money she wants for a friend in need. Married to Zander is only temporary, but our couple find themselves falling with an end date fast approaching.

The world building focuses on several pathways including Zander’s struggle in the wake of his accident, and Shauna’s need to protect a friend whose recovery may cost a friendship or a life. As the Wicked’s circle the proverbial wagons to welcome Shauna into their lives, there is always the reminder that their relationship is only temporary.

The relationship between Shauna and Zander is a marriage of convenience in which Shauna is helping a friend who refuses to help himself. Living with Zander brings Shauna up close and personal with the Wickeds, and the man with whom she is falling in love but the expiry date on their marriage comes too soon. The $ex scenes are erotic and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

As per Melissa’s style of writing, there is a large ensemble cast of colorful, familiar and determined secondary and supporting characters including Zander’s sibling, their parents, as well as Shauna’s roommate Brian, co-workers and Captain Rodney Chaney.

IRRESISTIBLY WICKED is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and trust, addiction and recovery, family and friendships, relationships and love. The character driven premise is thought provoking, and edgy; the romance is seductive and passionate; the characters are determined, desperate and charismatic.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Tru Blue
Truly Madly Whiskey
Driving Whiskey Wild
Wicked Whiskey Love
Mad About Moon
Taming My Whiskey
The Gritty Truth
Running on Diesel
Crazy Wicked Love
The Wicked Truth
His Wicked Ways
Talk Wicked to Med

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Reviewed by Sandy

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Readers adore Melissa’s fun, flirty, and sinfully sexy, award-winning big-family romance collection, LOVE IN BLOOM featuring the Snow Sisters, Bradens, Remingtons, Ryders, Seaside Summer, Harborside Nights, Wild Boys and Bad Boys After Dark, and the Montgomerys. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented– perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about loyal, wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines with complex and relatable issues.Melissa also writes sweet and clean romance under the pen name Addison Cole.

Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.

Melissa is available to chat with book clubs and welcomes comments and emails from her readers. Visit Melissa on Facebook or her personal website.

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FLIRTING WITH TROUBLE: Wells Silver by Melissa Foster

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FLIRTING WITH TROUBLE: Wells Silver (The Silvers at Silver Island 1) by Melissa Foster-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 6, 2025

Forgetting playboy Wells Silver was supposed to be easy. If only he didn’t make it impossible. Secrets are made on the sandy shores and in the sweet small towns of Silver Island, where friendships run deep, passions run hot, and the sexy Silvers are considered island royalty. Love in Bloom novels are written to stand alone and may also be enjoyed as part of the larger series, so dive right in and devour this fun, steamy romance.

Being born into the Silver empire comes with certain expectations, but charming restaurant owner Wells Silver has always taken pleasure in breaking the rules—in his personal and his professional life.

Victoria Braden never expected to become a widow at thirty-two, much less still be trying to figure out how to move on five years later. She’d planned to drown her sorrows in alcohol on what would have been her anniversary, not flirt with trouble and lose herself in a night of passion with Silver Island royalty, playboy Wells Silver. Forgetting Wells was supposed to be easy. But apparently the pushy player didn’t get the memo.

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REVIEW: FLIRTING WITH TROUBLE: WELLS SILVER is the first instalment in Melissa Foster’s contemporary, adult THE SILVERS AT SILVER ISLAND erotic, romance series, set in the author’s numerous Love in Bloom interconnected series. This is thirty-two year old restaurant owner Wellington ‘Wells’ Silver, and thirty-seven year old, entertainment agent, widow Victoria ‘Victory’ Braden’s story line. FLIRTING WITH TROUBLE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Several characters cross over from several of the author’s story lines and series.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Victory and Wells) FLIRTING WITH TROUBLE focuses on the building romance and relationship between our story line couple. Several months earlier Wellington ‘Wells’ Silver met widow Victoria Braden at a mutual friend’s engagement but Victory was adamant she wanted nothing to do with our story line hero. Having lost her husband years before, Victory was not ready to date, and in this, her need to honor her husband forced her to keep her distance from family and friends but most importantly from moving on with her life. Wells Silver was determined to prove Victory is worthy of a second chance at love but our heroine continued to keep her distance, even in the face of falling for our story line hero.

The world building follows several paths including Wells search for a new property to establish another restaurant. Partnering with an unlikely source, Wells finds himself pulled into the aura that is our story line heroine, a woman who continues to give mixed messages in the wake of their ongoing affair.

The relationship between Victory and Wells begins tentatively as Victory struggles to move on from the past. Wanting to keep their relationships a secret Victory is determined to keep Wells Silver in the Friends with Benefits category but the heart wants something different. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top,sexually graphic language and text.

As per Melissa’s style of writing and the numerous interconnected series, families and friendships, there is a large ensemble cast of familiar, energetic and dynamic secondary and supporting characters including both Victory and Wells large extended families.

FLIRTING WITH TROUBLE is a story of grief and loss, family and friendships, relationships and love The character driven premise is richly layered, edgy and fun-the conflict is limited. The characters are sassy and lively; the romance is tender, spicy and playful.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Readers adore Melissa’s fun, flirty, and sinfully sexy, award-winning big-family romance collection, LOVE IN BLOOM featuring the Snow Sisters, Bradens, Remingtons, Ryders, Seaside Summer, Harborside Nights, Wild Boys and Bad Boys After Dark, and the Montgomerys. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented– perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about loyal, wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines with complex and relatable issues.

Melissa also writes sweet and clean romance under the pen name Addison Cole.

Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.

Melissa is available to chat with book clubs and welcomes comments and emails from her readers. Visit Melissa on Facebook  or her personal website.

Never miss a brand new release, special promotions or inside gossip again by simply signing up to receive your newsletter from Melissa.

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LOVE, LIES & WHISKEY (The Whiskeys 5) by Melissa Foster-review

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LOVE, LIES & WHISKEY (The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Redemption Ranch 5) by Melissa Foster

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 30 ,2025

Get ready to fall hard for the mysterious Seeley “Doc” Whiskey and the one woman he never thought would walk back into his life, in this sexy and emotional second-chance standalone romance. The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Redemption Ranch is a small-town, big-family series of standalone romance novels featuring fiercely loyal, insanely sexy bikers who give horses—and people—a second chance. No cliffhangers, no cheating, and a happily ever after that will leave you breathless.

First loves that were ripped apart, and the epic love that saves them.
At nineteen, Seeley “Doc” Whiskey fell hard for the governor’s daughter, and then she was torn away. He risked his life and his family’s legacy to get her back, only to find out that everything he believed about her was a lie. His heart has been locked down ever since.

Betrayed by everyone she loves, Juliette Chambers has been through hell and back. Now a single mother and veterinarian, Juliette moves back to Colorado to start over. The last person she expects to run into is the man who completely destroyed her.

A chance encounter turns into a moment of fury, sending them into an emotional maelstrom. Tears and accusations fly and passion ignites, but in their wake they discover a trail of secrets and lies and a life-changing blow that takes them to their knees.

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REVIEW:  LOVE LIES AND WHISKEY is the fifth third instalment in Melissa Foster’s contemporary, adult THE WHISKEYS: DARK KNIGHTS REDEMPTION RANCH erotic, romance series focusing on the Whiskey family- a part of the author’s numerous interconnected series. This is veterinarians Dr. Seeley ‘Doc’ Whiskey, and Dr. Juliette Chambers’ story line. LOVE LIES AND WHISKEY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives including Doc and Juliette, using present day and memories from the past LOVE, LIES AND WHISKEY follows the rekindling romance and relationship between veterinarians Dr. Seeley ‘Doc’ Whiskey, and Dr. Juliette Chambers. More than sixteen years earlier eighteen year old, Seeley Whiskey fell in love with sixteen year old Juliette Adkin, a summer intern working at Redemption Ranch but Juliette’s well connected father flexed his muscle, threatening Seeley Whiskey, and the family he loved. Fast forward to present day, Juliette has moved to Weston Colorado in the hopes of starting anew but coming face to face with Seely Whiskey threatened Juliette’s hard fought control, and the secrets she was about to reveal. As Juliette and Seeley rekindled their relationship, past lies and secrets were about to reveal an horrific betrayal, as well as a life changing surprise.

One again, the world building follows several intersecting paths including the support of the large extended Whiskey family; their horse and animal shelter and rescue; devastating news in which everyone gathers for support, and the return of the past who is determined to destroy them all.

The relationship between Juliette and Doc is one of second chances; a rekindling romance destroyed by power, betrayal and control, and one man’s need to dominate and destroy anyone who got in his path. Doc is determined to prove he is worthy of Juliette’s love, and in doing so, the Whiskey family pledges to stand behind them in sickness and health. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top,sexually graphic language and text.

As per Melissa’s style of writing, there is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including Doc’s parents and siblings, their significant others, as well as the familiar names of characters crossing over from the interconnected series.

LOVE, LIES AND WHISKEY is a story of power and control, betrayal, intimidation and vengeance, secrets and lies, family and friendships, forgiveness, support and love. The through provoking premise is twisted, tragic and emotional; the romance is seductive and spicy; the characters are determined, desperate and charismatic.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
The Trouble with Whiskey
Freeing Sully (1.5)
For the Love of Whiskey
A Taste of Whiskey

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Reviewed by Sandy

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Readers adore Melissa’s fun, flirty, and sinfully sexy, award-winning big-family romance collection, LOVE IN BLOOM featuring the Snow Sisters, Bradens, Remingtons, Ryders, Seaside Summer, Harborside Nights, Wild Boys and Bad Boys After Dark, and the Montgomerys. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented– perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about loyal, wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines with complex and relatable issues.

Melissa also writes sweet and clean romance under the pen name Addison Cole.

Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.

Melissa is available to chat with book clubs and welcomes comments and emails from her readers. Visit Melissa on Facebook  or her personal website.

Never miss a brand new release, special promotions or inside gossip again by simply signing up to receive your newsletter from Melissa.

Find Melissa on the following sites….

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Playing Mr. Perfect: Clay Braden by Melissa Foster-review tour

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Playing Mr. Perfect: Clay Braden (The Bradens at Ridgeport 1) by Melissa Foster-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 12, 2025

What happens in Paris, stays in Paris, right?
Oh, Pepper. If only…

Okay, I admit it.

Sleeping with the NFL quarterback who the media has dubbed Mr. Perfect might not have been the smartest move, but I’m in the City of Love, I’d had a few drinks, and was jacked up on giddy girl talk and hopeful hearts—two things I never buy into—and I threw caution to the wind.

I want to sneak out before he wakes up, but when I open my eyes, he’s already up.

In more ways than one.

Convincing the ridiculously cocky (pun intended) man that I’m not the woman he slept with last night is awkward.

Actually, he makes it impossible.

The thing is, I don’t even know who that woman was.

And now he’s determined to find out.

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REVIEW: PLAYING MR. PERFECT is the first instalment in Melissa Foster’s contemporary,adult THE BRADENS AT RIDGEPORT erotic, romance series- a spin off from the Bradens & Montgomerys -Pleasant Hills/Oak Falls, set in the author’s interconnected Love In Bloom world. This is thirty-five year old, New York Giants quarterback Clay Braden, and thirty-year old scientist Dr. Pepper Montgomery’s story line.

Told from dual firsts person perspectives (Clay and Pepper) PLAYING MR. PERFECT focuses on the building romance and relationship between our story line couple. For months Clay Braden has lusted after Dr. Pepper Montgomery but Pepper struggles to see beyond her research and work. With the Braden and Montgomery families together in Paris France for Johnny Bad’s final tour, Clay is determined to seduce Pepper Montgomery, proving there is more to life than work but Clay’s own career is hanging in the balance when he must come to a decision about his future in football. With only a few months before training camp, an old injury continues to flare, and the constant reminders add fuel to Clay’s future decisions. Clay and Pepper’s return to America comes with the promise of nothing more but Clay is determined to claim Pepper as his own.

The world building follows the building relationship between Clay and Pepper, and Pepper’s need to push Clay out of her life. Their mutual attraction is palpable but Pepper doesn’t do relationships, preferring to spend time with her research and experiments. Clay is struggling with his attraction to a woman who refuses to accept our hero in her life, a man who wants nothing more to fall in love with Pepper Montgomery.

The relationship between Clay and Pepper is one of mutual attraction but Pepper has kept her distance, refusing to admit there is something more. Time spent together proves to Pepper that there is life outside of work. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

As per Melissa Foster’s style of writing, there is another large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters. We are re-introduced to Pepper’s siblings, all of whom we met in the previous series ( FALLING FOR MR. BAD #11 The Bradens & Montgomerys Pleasant Hills/Oak Falls) : Kane Bad and Sable Montgomery, Flynn Montgomery and Sutton, Brindle Montgomery and Trace, brothers Noah and Axsel; Graham and Morgyn, Seth Braden, as well as Pepper’s co-workers and researchers.

PLAYING MR PERFECT is a story of family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is captivating, enchanting and entertaining with little to no conflict ; the romance is passionate; the characters are dynamic and determined.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Readers adore Melissa’s fun, flirty, and sinfully sexy, award-winning big-family romance collection, LOVE IN BLOOM featuring the Snow Sisters, Bradens, Remingtons, Ryders, Seaside Summer, Harborside Nights, Wild Boys and Bad Boys After Dark, and the Montgomerys. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented– perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about loyal, wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines with complex and relatable issues.Melissa also writes sweet and clean romance under the pen name Addison Cole.

Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.

Melissa is available to chat with book clubs and welcomes comments and emails from her readers. Visit Melissa on Facebook or her personal website.

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THE MR. RIGHT CHECKLIST by Melissa Foster-review

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THE MR. RIGHT CHECKLIST by Melissa Foster-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 19, 2024

Dog groomer and budding marriage-proposal planner Destiny Amor believes in true love and happily ever afters. Though it’s not in the stars for her yet—honestly, who can live up to the criteria on her Mr. Right Checklist?—she wants it for others. When Destiny’s first misguided attempt at romance concierge ends in disaster, she’s ready to call it quits, until the supposed groom-to-be steps in with a proposal of his own.

Ryan “Fletch” Fletcher, a divorced-and-never-going-there-again professor, needs to get his matchmaking family off his back, and the disorganized, too-in-love-with-love proposal planner is the perfect solution. He offers to help Destiny get her business on track, if she’ll play the part of his adoring girlfriend at his brother’s wedding.

A professional situationship with her grumpy dog-grooming client? Destiny adores his pup, and she could put up with him to get her business off the ground. With any luck, she might even get that chip about love off his shoulder.

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REVIEW: THE MR. RIGHT CHECKLIST by Melissa Foster is a stand alone, contemporary, adult, erotic romance story line focusing on dog groomer / marriage-proposal planner Destiny Amor, and sociology professor Ryan ‘Fletch’ Fletcher.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Fletch and Destiny) THE MR. RIGHT CHECKLIST follows the building but fake relationship between our story line couple. Destiny Amor is the groomer for Ryan Fletcher’s dog Molly but Destiny sees nothing but a ‘grumpy Gus’ whenever Ryan enters the store but when Destiny’s inaugural marriage proposal event goes off the rails, Ryan aka Fletch offers a proposal, a fake relationship to keep his family of matchmakers off his back. Little does Fletch know but Destiny has a check-list of criteria for her own Mr. Right, and Fletch doesn’t check off too many boxes on our heroine’s list. As Fletch and Destiny’s relationship slowly builds into something more, neither one is willing to acknowledge their growing love, instead focusing on the end date, and nothing more.

The world building focuses on Destiny’s slow building marriage proposal business, and the growing relationship between our story line couple but Destiny is so fixated on her Mr. Right Check-list she doesn’t see that she has already found the man that she loves. Destiny is willing to walk away as their expiry date approaches because Fletch doesn’t check all of the boxes on her list. While Fletch struggles with a prior betrayal that refocuses his heart on something else he quickly realizes that Destiny may be his chance at love.

The relationship between Fletch and Destiny begins acrimoniously and quickly spirals down hill. In an effort to appease his family, Fletch proposes a fake relationship with our story line heroine, a relationship that will quickly turn into something more. Their sexual chemistry is real and strong. The $ex scenes are spicy intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are charismatic and fun. We are introduced to Destiny’s boss and best friend Ruby and her husband John ; Fletch’s best friend Marshall, and brothers Chuck, Jimmy and his wife Beth.

THE MR. RIGHT CHECKLIST is a story of secrets and lies, family and friendships, loss and grief, acceptance and love. The premise is spirited and heartwarming ; the characters are flirty and fun; the romance is seductive and fated.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Readers adore Melissa’s fun, flirty, and sinfully sexy, award-winning big-family romance collection, LOVE IN BLOOM featuring the Snow Sisters, Bradens, Remingtons, Ryders, Seaside Summer, Harborside Nights, Wild Boys and Bad Boys After Dark, and the Montgomerys. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented– perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about loyal, wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines with complex and relatable issues.Melissa also writes sweet and clean romance under the pen name Addison Cole.

Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.

Melissa is available to chat with book clubs and welcomes comments and emails from her readers. Visit Melissa on Facebook or her personal website.

Never miss a brand new release, special promotions or inside gossip again by simply signing up to receive your newsletter from Melissa.

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TALK WICKED TO ME (The Wickeds: Dark Knights 6) by Melissa Foster

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TALK WICKED TO ME (The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside 6) by Melissa Foster-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 30, 2024

Between expanding his veterinary practice, commitments with his motorcycle club, and international travel plans, Baz Wicked has little time for anything else. When a beautiful, frantic pregnant woman barges into his office for help with her dog, he senses something is off, and he’s drawn to her in ways he shouldn’t be. But now he can’t get Emerson Lockhart out of his head.

Having a baby wasn’t in Emerson’s plans, but neither was tragically losing her parents more than a decade ago, when she was only a teenager. After all she’s been through, leaving the chaos of New York City and moving to the peaceful small town of Bayside while on the cusp of giving birth was a piece of cake. She’s used to handling things on her own, but when an unexpected emergency brings the charming vet—who makes her remember she’s more than a mother-to-be—back into her life, she’s grateful for his help but wary of his friendship.

Emerson knows how quickly the people she cares about can be stolen away, and she never wants to experience that devastation again. But the fiercely loyal, protective biker isn’t easily dissuaded. Passion ignites and affections run deep, but when their pasts collide and Baz’s demons are revealed, will it douse their flames, or can true love prevail?

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REVIEW:  TALK WICKED TO ME is the sixth instalment in Melissa Foster’s contemporary, adult The Wickeds: Dark Knights at Bayside erotic, romance series set in the author’s numerous interconnected series. This is thirty-four year old, veterinarian Dr. Baxter ‘Baz’ Wicked, and editor / single mother Emerson Lockhart’s story line. TALK WICKED TO ME can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Several characters cross over from, or are mentioned from the other series.

Told from several omniscient third person perspectives including Baz and Emerson TALK WICKED TO ME follows the building relationship between our story line couple. Emerson Lockhart is nine months pregnant, single and her dog is in need of emergency care. Enter Dr. Baz Wicked, a veterinarian, a member of the Dark Knights MC, and the man with whom Emerson will fall in love but within hours, Emerson would find herself giving birth on the side of the road with only Dr. Baz Wicked around to help. From the outset Baz takes control of the situation, and without family or support, Emerson will become ensconced in the Wicked family dynamic, at times fearing for the direction of her future. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Baz and Emerson, and the potential fall-out as Baz has volunteered for a mission overseas, and Emerson’s past returns in the hopes of making things right.

The world building is detailed and meticulous, following several paths including a recap of some previous events, and tight family connections; Emerson’s losses and need for forgiveness; the Wicked family’s grief and their need to pay it forward; and the possibility of heart break for our story line couple. The large extended Wicked family becomes both a curse and a blessing for our story line heroine, at times, her entire life controlled by the over protective nature of the family but Emerson needs help, and in this, the Wickeds are quick to jump in when they are needed the most.

The relationship between Baz and Emerson is one of immediate attraction but Emerson is alone and pregnant, and Baz is determined to become guardian and protector of the woman with whom he will fall in love. Falling quickly for our story line heroine, Baz finds himself at a crossroads when his time to go overseas may threaten the fragility of their growing love. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

Once again, as per Melissa Foster’s style of writing, there is a large ensemble cast of familiar, friendly, and helpful secondary and supporting characters. Some of the previous story line premises are addressed, in an effort to keep both the reader and our heroine aware of the background and histories.

TALK WICKED TO ME is a story of family and friendships, relationships and love, grief and understanding. The premise is intriguing, captivating and inviting yet I had to question the author’s turn of events regarding Baz’s trip overseas knowing the potential dangers for terrorism and violence but such is the nature of the ‘fictional’ story line. The romance is seductive, edgy and passionate; the characters are spirited and energetic. TALK WICKED TO ME ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Tru Blue
Truly Madly Whiskey
Driving Whiskey Wild
Wicked Whiskey Love
Mad About Moon
Taming My Whiskey
The Gritty Truth
Running on Diesel
Crazy Wicked Love
The Wicked Truth
His Wicked Ways

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Reviewed by Sandy

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Readers adore Melissa’s fun, flirty, and sinfully sexy, award-winning big-family romance collection, LOVE IN BLOOM featuring the Snow Sisters, Bradens, Remingtons, Ryders, Seaside Summer, Harborside Nights, Wild Boys and Bad Boys After Dark, and the Montgomerys. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented– perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about loyal, wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines with complex and relatable issues.Melissa also writes sweet and clean romance under the pen name Addison Cole.

Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.

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Enticing Her Love (Steeles at Silver Island 6) by Melissa Foster-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 21, 2024

Pro: Stuck sharing a bed with my hot, broody boss
Con: He’s trying to get me fired

Discovery Hour reporter Sutton Steele spends her days trying to keep her job, while her insanely hot, infuriating boss, Flynn Braden, would love nothing more than to see her gone. When their assignment goes awry and they’re stuck in a remote location with only one bed, the only thing hotter than their emotions is their explosive chemistry. Come along for the fun, sexy ride as Sutton and Flynn discover there’s a fine line between love and hate.

If you love dislike-to-love, forced proximity romances, you won’t want to miss Enticing Her Love. Loaded with heat, humor, and heart, and a happily ever after that will leave you breathless. Fall in love on the sandy shores of Silver Island, home to coffee shops, boat races, midnight rendezvous, and the sexy, sharp-witted Steeles. They have a penchant for pranks, a passion for loyalty, and a trunk full of secrets. All Steele novels may be enjoyed as standalone romances.

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REVIEW:ENTICING HER LOVE is the sixth instalment in Melissa Foster’s THE STEELES AT SILVER ISLAND erotic, romance series, a spin off from and set in the author’s numerous interconnected series. This is reporter Sutton Steele, and thirty-four year old journalist Flynn Braden’s story line. ENTICING HER LOVE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from omniscient third person perspectives (Flynn and Sutton) ENTICING HER LOVE follows Sutton Steele and Flynn Braden as there are tasked with journalling a three day survival outing in the Amazon rainforest but Sutton and Flynn’s relationship is questionable at best. Flynn Braden is Sutton Steele’s immediate supervisor, and Sutton is always on the receiving end of negative feedback and unworthy comments. Flynn knows the trip to the Amazon will be dangerous on many levels but none more so dangerous then his reluctant attraction to our story line heroine. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Flynn and Sutton, and the potential fall-out as their time together in the Amazon comes to a close, and they go back to being boss and employee.

The world building focuses on the contemptuous relationship between our story line couple, and the ‘forbidden’ work place romance that could get them both fired. Sutton has no idea as to why Flynn is so combative and negative towards our story line heroine but three days together means coming to terms with what is happening and why.

The relationship between Flynn and Sutton is an enemies to friends to lovers. Seventy-two hours together wherein the couple recount almost every character and couple we have met over the past several instalments. Sutton quickly discovers that Flynn has been hiding his attraction behind his angry façade, an attraction that our couple take to the next level in the Amazon jungle. The $ex scenes are provocative and seductive.

Once again, there is a very large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including family, friends, acquaintances and co-workers.

ENTICING HER LOVE is a story of misunderstanding and miscommunication; family and friendships, relationships, acceptance and love. The premise is endearing, captivating and entertaining; the romance is intense; the characters are belligerent, infuriating, animated and charismatic.

 

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Tempted by Love
My True Love
Caught By Love
Always Her Love
Wild Island Love

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Reviewed by Sandy

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented–perfect beach reads for contemporary romance and new adult romance lovers who enjoy reading about loyal, wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines with complex relatable issues.Melissa also writes sweet romance under the pen name Addison Cole.Melissa enjoys chatting with readers and book clubs. Send her an email invitation to your next event!

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