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HEALED BY LOVE
RIVER OF LOVE
The Bradens- Peaceful Harbor, MD #3
Melissa Foster
Releasing on April 20th, 2016
World Literary Press
Fall in love with Sam Braden in the
Bradens of Peaceful Harbor. Hot, sexy, & wickedly naughty second cousins to
the Weston, Colorado Bradens we know and love.
River rafting and adventure company
owner Sam Braden works hard and plays harder. He’s fast, focused, and
determined—and never at a loss for a willing woman to share his time with. The
trouble is, the only woman he wants refuses him at every turn.
Physician assistant Faith Hayes
escaped her painful past and built a safe, happy life in Peaceful Harbor. She’s
also put what she’s learned to good use helping others by founding Women
Against Cheaters, an online support group. When her boss’s sinfully sexy
brother sets his sights on sweet Faith, she knows the self-professed player is
everything she shouldn’t want, and she’s determined to resist him.
Sam pulls out all the stops, proving
to Faith that his past doesn’t have to define his future. As she lets down her
guard and begins to trust Sam, intense conversations turn to intimate
pleasures. But when real life steps in and their pasts collide, it’s Faith
who’s left with something to prove.
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"His mind refused to play any woman game these days. It was drenched in thoughts of Faith, and he wanted to experience all those things about her firsthand."
Goodness me, I love those Bradens!!
I also love stories just like this one. You know the ones. The notorious player (a.k.a. Sam Braden) starts to slowly morph into a one woman man once he meets the right one (a.k.a. Faith Hayes).
They considered each other forbidden because Faith's boss just happens to be Sam's brother, Cole. But that doesn't stop emotions when they are too strong to hold back anymore.
"Go out with me."
"No, thank you."
"You want to go out with me, Faith."
"No, I don't."
"You do. You will."
Faith had been through hell and back with her last relationship and she wasn't aiming to jump into a new one anytime soon. Especially not with someone she knew had the power to crush her.
But the thing about Sam was that he was so much more than she ever thought he could be. The playboy act was a facade he carried around with him to protect his own painful past.
"You might miss out on a really great story if you judge a book by it's cover."
(Might just be my favorite line from the book;))
I love the constant push and pull between these two. They want each other so much, but there is so much in between the lust in the present and the pain of the past they must work though.
Not to mention Faith can't put Sam's reputation behind her. She was burned once before, so she's very hesitant.
Sam grabbed ahold of my heart throughout this entire story. His struggle to prove he was more than what everyone thought/assumed was so good to see. The romantic gestures he did for Faith...the first date. Be still my heart!!
"When you look at me, you're afraid to step in the boat. But you don't have to be. I know you can't handle squalls and heavy winds, and I'd never risk losing the way you at me in those moments when you see past my reputation. I see flashes of clarity, and in the next breath you eyes cloud over and you put your life jacket on. You don't need a life jacket, Faith. I'll keep you afloat."
Good LAWD! I mean...come on!! Those words!!
I love Sam!! But I guess that means I love Melissa for writing such beautiful words!! <3
With every book that Melissa Foster writes, I find myself being placed into that town watching the story unfold in front of my eyes. It's a beautiful experience!
I also really love that this series has continued to showcase all the characters we know and love. Plus gives the opening for the future stories to come.
"You've got me, Sam. You can stop doing all these things for me and just be yourself."
"I think for the time in my life, that's exactly who I am."
Beautiful work, once again, Melissa!!
I cherish every Braden story that gets placed in my hands. I look very forward to the next installments to come!!
As for River of Love, Sam and Faith might be my favorite so far;)
"You're everything I never thought you were."
"You're everything I always knew you were."
*SWOON*
Melissa
Foster is
a New York Times & USA Today
bestselling and award-winning author.
She writes contemporary romance, new adult, contemporary women’s fiction,
suspense, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling characters that
stay with you long after you turn the last page. 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 World
Literary Café and
Fostering Success. When she’s not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the
publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering
Success.
Melissa has been published in Calgary’s Child Magazine, the Huffington Post,
and Women Business Owners magazine.
Melissa hosts an Aspiring Authors contest for children and has painted and
donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC.
Melissa lives in Maryland with her family.
Visit Melissa on social media. Melissa enjoys discussing her books with book
clubs and reader groups, and welcomes an invitation to your event.
Great review! Thank you for hosting RIVER OF LOVE today!
ReplyDeleteCrystal, Tasty Book Tours
Tiffany, I can tell just how much you love the Bradens and I LOVE you for it! Thank you for an awesome review. I'm so happy you joined the tour! XOXO
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