What are two besties willing to risk for something more? The New York Times bestselling author of This Is Love has the answer in this fun, sexy, and emotional romance about friendship, family, and giving love a chance.Something is off in Piper Dalton’s life, and she has a feeling it might just be her. All her siblings are blissfully settled with their forever loves. But while her sisters were … forever loves. But while her sisters were dreaming of white weddings, Piper was left heartbroken and commitment phobic by her first love, her best friend’s younger brother. As a woman dominating the male-driven construction industry, Piper has no interest in turning in her hammer for an apron—even if hot and hilarious Harley thinks otherwise.
Burly bar owner Harley Dutch has a bum ankle and two preteen nieces to take care of, and having his best friend, tough-as-nails and sexy-as-sin Piper Dalton, come to his rescue is just the remedy he needs. Piper is her snarky self, and she kind of sucks at caregiving, but she’s owned his heart for years, she’s got a way with the girls, and Harley would sure like to have his way with her…
As things heat up between Piper and Harley, she warns him not to fall in love with her because she’ll only break his heart. Harley is the right man for that challenge—until he makes the biggest mistake of his life, and they begin to wonder if true love really can conquer all.
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OMG this book sure does have some LOL moments. I loved the main characters so much and loved their chemistry , been waiting awhile for another book from Melissa Foster and I must say she did a fabulous job with this book, it was absolutely fantastic read and one I would totally recommend. Can’t go wrong with a Melissa Foster book. Everyone needs to have her books in their library and on their TBR list too. So what you waiting for, go grab your copy today. Happy reading everyone!
ARC received from author for an honest review
I love a best friends to more story. I love the history between the lovelies, the fighting of feelings, the worry about ruining things between them.
Add in one who has been in love with the other for years and one who never wants marriage and kids, and, and you have Piper and Harley’s story.
This is a slow burn of a story. as Harley fights his way out of the friendzone. I did get frustrated with Piper a lot of the time, as she was so stubborn and pigheaded and at times just stupid imo.
But I loved her at the same time.
Harley is boyfriend goals from the top of his head to the tip of his toes. Piper girl, if you don’t want him, send him my way.
Was great to see the couples from the first three books, and as always there are crossovers from other series (I need to print out a family/series tree to keep up).
I am looking forward to more in this series
Piper and Harley have been friends forever. He was there when her heart was broken. He has always held a special place in his heart for her. He was and still is her “manblocker.” He is always there to scare potential dates away. Deep down no one is good enough for her but him. This is something he is yet to admit and never in a million years would Piper figure it out. She is so unlike her sisters and sister-in-law. Where they are frilly she is rough. But her heart is soft and she would do anything for anyone who needs it. That is why she agrees to help Harley with his nieces when he has an accident and is laid up.
This story is so full of love from everywhere. From Piper’s mom and her famous potions, to Harley’s mom playing matchmaker. No single adult is safe. Especially Harley and Piper. But like life nothing is easy. Piper has been hurt in the past by guys wanting to change her. She cannot believe that Harley wants her for what and who she is. She afraid of taking that step and enter into a relationship with him for that fear alone. What will happen to their friendship if things didn’t work out. As an optimist what would happen if you gave it a chance. Harley is determined to make Piper his and accept her for whatever she is willing to give. Will he succeed and prove to her he and they are worth the risk?
Being the last of the Dalton clan to settle down, Piper believes that romance and love only changes a person and not for the better. That is until she spends quality time with Harley, the flirt who has said over and over that she is the one. Injured and in need of assistance Harley shows Piper the true meaning of family and love while he cares for his two nieces while their mother is ill. Through in the backstory with Harley’s brother and the reader has a better understanding of his true feelings for Piper. But can Piper change her beliefs? Or is relationship doomed from the get go? With honest and lovable characters this is another great addition to the Harmony Pointe series.
Melissa Foster is a new author to me. I did hesitate starting with a 3rd in a series, but I was intrigued by the description of She Loves Me and decided to go for it. I’m really happy that I did and thankfully it turned out to be a standalone. It does have quite a few side characters that I believe have their own books, and while it took me a bit to learn who everyone was, I never felt lost.
For my first read by this author this turned out to be a great one. I happy to know I have several books to read by all these side characters. I really enjoyed that small town feel and all the people in our main couples lives. The author even has me excited for future books with some still unattached characters. I am such a sucker for single parent romances and it looks like we got a few to look forward to.
As for our main characters? Oh man, was Harley amazing! My number one favorite thing in a hero is a man who knows what he wants and goes for it. Add in that he’s devoted, loyal, awesome with kids, makes him almost perfect in my eyes. And the way he was so patient with Piper, he never gave up. I loved him!
Piper had some thorns. She has a lot of hangups about men and I wanted her to accept Harley’s love easier but once she gave him a chance, she never pushed him away. She worked at trying to open up to him and she was honest. I loved how honest she was. You don’t have any games being played with these two. It really was refreshing and it made me love her character despite that big wall she had up.
I really enjoyed my first book by Melissa Foster. I highly recommend it and can see myself going back and re-reading this one again.
She Loves Me by Melissa Foster a knockout five-star read. This is number three in the Harmony Pointe series and I would recommend you read them In order but that is only as I have read them in order but if you don’t fancy them all you could pick it up but I don’t know if you would miss bits. This was funny and real in a sarcastic and honest manner. Piper Dalton may just be my favourite character of this whole series, she really made me smile, she just had this spark to her that leapt of the page. Piper made me laugh and made my heart brake for her, I loved how she helped Harley with his nieces, I think that helped her come to terms with a lot. Harley Dutch well he was a different matter, he made me ball my fists at times and then want to lovingly smile at him in the next breath. Overall I enjoyed this one, but it wasn’t my favourite of the series, even though it contained my favourite character, that being said it could be the times that I read this novel and wrote this review as its crazy times a foot, times that we could all do with our own Mad House.
I fell in love with Piper & Harley, they are my new favorites, and lets not forget good ole Jiggs! 5 stars for this one!
Melissa takes us through Pipers story, we get to know more of what made Piper who she is today! When Harley gets hurt, and shes called in to go pick him up at the hospital, well that’s the start of why these two are a perfect match! Read along and experience all the emotions these two will take you through, you will fall in love with them and the dog as well! Not to mention, you get to see glimpses of previous characters, and get caught up with them as well! Melissa delivers the best of both worlds here, a current story and lots of cameos from other characters! That’s what I love about her stories! Make sure you grab this asap!!!
Piper Dalton has spent most of her life feeling sure that love and marriage aren’t for her, slightly commitmentphobic and happy with her contracting business she’s convinced she’s not what most men are looking for anyways. Harley Dutch has had eyes for only one woman for years. Unfortunately for him, he’s in the friendzone, and Piper has so many walls up it’s going to take him forever to get through to her, but that’s ok. he has tons of patience.
I adore Piper and Harley, friends to lovers is one of my favorites and this didn’t disappoint. I really liked that Piper is a contractor and can definitely hold her own and take charge and that she’s unapologetic about it. She was so relatable in having been burned in past relationships by men who wanted to change her. Harley has the patience of a saint, his calm reassuring demeanor was absolutely perfect. I feel like Marshall’s story could have been its own book, so incredibly tragic. The only thing I struggle with Melissa Foster’s books is all of the side characters. There are so many, even having read the previous two in this series, I still got confused trying to remember who was who. If you love spinoffs and interconnected books/series, she’s definitely the author for you. Overall this book is a great story, super sweet and pretty low angst (with the exception of Marshall). Thank you to the publisher and author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
OMG! I loved this book!!!
This is the third book in a series – that is so much fun to read! I will definitely be keeping this book to read it again!
Piper is a total strong-willed spitfire! Harley is a natural hero/protector. Together, is where they were always meant to be!
I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Oh my heart . This book just had the best HEA I’ve read in a long time.
I loved this book. Piper is such a great character it totally stunk that she had such a hard time believing it and holding herself back. Harley was utterly swoon-worthy and his absolute unwavering love for Piper is everything A girl could want. I fell in love with all the characters, most of whom have books in this series, but you do not have to have read them to enjoy Piper and Harley’s story. I’m definitely a sucker for a Friends to lovers romance and that was definitely what you get here. I hope this isn’t the last for these characters because I’ve fallen love. Going back to read the other Dalton’s story for sure. There are some steamy scenes in this book so if that’s not your cup of tea you may want to pass on this one
I did voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley. That being said this review is all my own.
I enjoyed revisiting Sweetwater and the Daltons.
What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Part of a series: Harmony Pointe
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue
I look forward to reading more from this author.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC from NetGalley.
Great addition to the Harmony Pointe series. Piper Dalton is the last single sibling of the Dalton family. She is tiny and tough and runs the family construction company with her father. Her BFF is Harley Dutch, former Wall Street guy, now running the family bar. Piper dated Harley’s younger brother Marshall in High School. When he cheated on her, she started to build a wall around her heart. Now, years later and many men who want her to be someone else, the wall is nearly impenetrable. When Harley hurts his ankle, Piper has to take care of him and his two nieces. Being in such close quarters, Harley’s plan to win over Piper goes into high gear. Both Piper and Harley are likable characters and I really enjoyed the progression of their romance. I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley for my honest review.
5 stars
Piper is a tough as nails, sexy, part owner of a construction company. While her brother and sisters are falling in love and getting married, she wants nothing to do with it. Harley is a bartender and owner of Dutch Pub, he is keeping his two nieces while his sister recovers from surgery. Harley has been trying to get Piper to go out with him for three years but she keeps turning him down. Harley has hurt his foot and Piper agrees to help him until he gets better. So while she’s helping him, he’s going to try his best to win her heart. Can Harley break down Piper’s walls and get her to realize he doesn’t want to change her?
The best one yet!! You’ll laugh, cry, and need a ice cold shower. A woman who has been hurt in the past and a guy who has a heart as big as Texas. Mrs. Foster does it again!
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *