Discover the magic of New York Times bestseller Melissa Foster’s writing and see why millions of readers have fallen in love with the fiercely loyal and sassily sexy characters in the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection. Love in Bloom novels are written to stand alone or may be enjoyed as part of the larger series, so dive right into this fun, sexy romance.In USA TODAY bestseller … TODAY bestseller SEARCHING FOR LOVE…
Zev Braden and Carly Dylan were childhood best friends, co-explorers, and first loves. Their close-knit families were sure they were destined to marry—until a devastating tragedy struck, breaking the two lovers apart. Over the next decade Zev, a nomadic treasure hunter, rarely returned to his hometown, and Carly became a chocolatier and built a whole new life across the country. When a chance encounter brings them back into each other’s lives, can they find the true love that once existed, or will shattered dreams and broken hearts prevail? Find out in Searching for Love, a deliciously sexy, funny, and emotional second-chance romance.
Love in Bloom novels feature alpha male heroes and smart, empowered women. They’re flawed, funny, passionate, and relatable to readers who enjoy contemporary romance and women’s fiction.
THE BRADENS & MONTGOMERYS (Pleasant Hill – Oak Falls). Order of future books is subject to change.
Embracing Her Heart
Anything For Love
Trails of Love
Wild Crazy Hearts
Making You Mine
Searching for Love
Our Wicked Hearts
Summer of Love
Hot for Love
Claiming Her Heart
Sweet Sexy Hearts
Winter of Love
“When it comes to contemporary romances with realistic characters, an emotional love story and smokin’ hot sex, author Melissa Foster always delivers!” The Romance Reviews
“You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that’s fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won’t want to stop reading. Every book’s a winner!” New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak
“With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!” New York Times Bestseller J. Kenner
“Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!” New York TimesBestseller Lauren Blakely
“Melissa Foster writes her romance novels similarly to my favorite adult romance author, Danielle Steel: the perfect blend of drama, romance, friendship, love and passion.”- Andrea Buginsky, author
“I highly recommend this book to fans of Nora Roberts (one of my personal faves) and fans of a sweet story filled with heat and heart.” – Tia Bach, author
“Melissa Foster is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Fated For Love was amazing. It kind of reminds me of Jill Shalvis’ books and they are my benchmark for contemporary romance awesomeness.” –Books Like Breathing (on Fated for Love)
“I highly recommend the Snow Sisters all the Braden and Remington books….I am sure there are going to be other family’s that intertwine and that is what I love most about these books. They remind me of the McCarthy of Gansett series and The Green Mountain series. I am a huge fan of Marie Force. And now Melissa Foster has joined her ranks….” – I Love NY, Reviewer
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This is Zev Braden and Carly Dylan’s story and boy did it have all the feels. I love a good second chance romance, and this one is so heartfelt. I went through so many emotions. You get Zev and Carls journey through first love, heartbreak, to an amazing second chance. I love Melissa’s writing style and how the characters from previous books show cameos. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
If there was ever a time that we needed a book to lift our spirits and make us smile, it is right now. Melissa Foster’s latest book “Searching For Love” is a romantic, emotional, and beautifully written second chance love story. Zev and Carly are a special couple whose love story is tender, sweet and deeply personal. Their love for each other is timeless and made me laugh, cry and believe that real love will always find a way to bring people together.
When tragedy struck, Zev closed himself off from his family and friends and left town because he thought that traveling, exploring and thrill-seeking would rid his mind of the guilt that surrounded him. However, Carly was always on his mind and in his heart and he would never be the same without her. He cherished her and she was far more precious than anything he had ever found in his travels. Carly was his “most valuable treasure and [his] first and only love.”
Carly was heartbroken when Zev left and felt that nothing would ever be the same. She shared everything with Zev and he was her other half and soulmate. She always wondered why Zev never reached out to her, called her or sent a postcard. Didn’t their love mean anything to him? When she saw him again, the past came rushing back like a stream after a storm. He was her best friend and the one person she could share her love of adventure with. But that was all in the past, wasn’t it? Why was Zev back in her life now, and what did it mean? Does Carly have it in her heart to forgive Zev or will she hide behind her fears and watch him sail away again?
Sprinkled with teardrops and bleeding emotion, Searching for Love has more than a little heart. First love, worst heartache and the chance to begin again. Foster appeals to every feeling that makes us human. Zev and Carly are lost in time. Haunted by the past. Yearning for a future. Afraid to try again. Their journey is a dance with destiny. Unpredictable. Unforgettable. Irresistible.
5 Star review of Searching For Love (The Bradens & Montgomerys: Pleasant Hill – Oak Falls #6) by Melissa Foster
This is Zev Braden and Carly Dyla’s story and what an entertaining story it was. I really enjoy Melissa Foster’s style of writing. Her characters are strong and the stories well written and you cannot help but be drawn in to the story that she weaves.
Zev and Carly have a history, in fact their families always expected them to marry until tragedy tore them apart. When fate brings them face to face again, will they take a chance and follow the path that they were on for so many years ago? Can Zev convince Carly to take another chance on him and the love they once shared?
Searching For You ticked the boxes for me. It is a heart warming,steamy, emotional second chance at love story. Zev is swoon worthy, protective and altogether a great guy. I loved Zev and Carly and found them easy to relate to as I did the secondary characters.
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads, so here is my review.
When I see a Melissa Foster book come across the list of reviews to pick from, I don’t have to read the blurb I know I want to read it. She is an automatic yes for me. I love her writing style and her way of telling a story is one of my favorites. She will pull you in and keep you there until the end and you have fallen totally in love with the story and want more.
Zev and Carly have loved each other since second grade. They have always gone on adventures together. Made plans to find a sunken ship and to live their life together. But when things change and Zev leaves, both are heartbroken.
Now, ten years later and they both are at his brother’s wedding. He is surprised to see her but she knew he would be there. The spark between them is still there and just as strong. Carly doesn’t want to talk to him but they need to clear the air between them. When they finally talk, they find out that they both want the same thing which is to be together. Their love is still just as strong, if not stronger than it was.
Can they make a relationship work long distance? Will they be able to see each other as they thought? Can Carly continue running the chocolate shop and not go to Zev?
I loved everything about this story and want to know where I can find a Zev of my own. Melissa Foster is an author that if you haven’t read anything from her, you need to. You will not be disappointed and will have a favorite author to add to your reading list.
**Wicked Reads Review Team**
Ten years ago Zev left his home and the girl he wanted to spend forever with because he thought he was protecting her and then when she left him in Mexico he didn’t follow her because he thought that was what she wanted. Now they are attending his brother’s wedding and the sparks are still alive even with the years that have passed. Only trouble is he is a nomad searching for “their” treasure and she is now running her aunt’s chocolate shop. They thought they would be together forever but life got in the way. Fate has a way of bringing these two together even though they thought it would never happen. Zev has been searching for their treasure and traveling to exotic places with his dive team always looking for that buried treasure. Seeing Carly again makes him realize that no matter what fortune he discovered it would never be enough. Because he didn’t share it with Carly. She wasn’t at his side like they planned when they were younger. What good is a treasure if you can’t share it with the one you love. Their attraction, their love is stronger than ever now. What they experienced when they were younger has grown so much over the years. Maybe they had to part all those years ago to bring them to where they are today. Their love never diminished. Once they talked about what they went through that caused their breakup and then again what happened in Mexico they knew they were supposed to be together forever. Can he give up the sea or can she give up the land so to speak and finally live their happily ever after. Can they come to a compromise or will their love not be enough.
Searching For Love is a long story but I found myself glued to every word and unable to put it down. Melissa Foster has a way that grabs you from the first word and takes you on an adventure you will treasure forever.
You just cannot beat reading a book by Melissa Foster. She does magical things and reaches right into your heart to make you feel EVERYTHING she has written. Grab this heart wrenching, learning lessons of life, building the heart you broke back up and most of all LOVE. I volunteered an honest opinion for this book.
Zev Braden has loved Carly Dylan nearly his whole life, and in order to preserve that love he made a huge decision. He left her to follow their dream, he did this when she was at her most vulnerable. They were both hurting, and instead of staying and working through their problems he made a spur of the moment decision for them both, a decision that impacted them both, and most definitely not in a good way. A wonderful story, with great characters, an addictive storyline and zero angst. Carly had such a strong personality, she knew what she was doing with her life, it was the exact opposite of her original plan. A plan she mapped out with Zeb, who she’d put firmly in her rear view mirror. Never going down that road again, Zeb however had different plans, and so it seemed did their friends. I love a good romance, and Searching for Love was just that. Sweet, romantic and sexy. Highly enjoyable, and very addictive.
Searching For Love is more than a second chance story, it’s a beautiful story of two people in love with each other forever, and when their friend died, they had to grieve their own way, apart from each other. Where Zev never let go of their dream to treasure hunt, Carly did what she felt was the right thing to do, never truly happy. Reading Zev and Carly’s story, I saw they never stopped loving each other and Carly needed to learn to let go and discover what is truly important before it was too late.
Another wonderful book from Melissa!
Searching For Love is the newest Love in Bloom book by Melissa Foster. This is Zev and Carly’s second chance at first love or is it? Both Carly and Zev are adventure loving spirits who have been apart due to the loss of Carly’s best friend and Zev’s guilt over his belief of his role in her death. I love how Melissa Foster writes her characters. Her heroes are handsome, smart, loving of both their women and family/friends, and have the biggest/protective hearts you can find. Her heroines are beautiful (inside and out), smart, sassy, sexy, and the most caring/loving hearts too. This story is set in Colorado and off the New England coast. Both Carly and Zev have to work through their demons, learn to trust one another, and determine how/when/if they will make their reunion work. I found myself laughing out loud, sniffling, and sometimes wanting to toss them in the ocean because they are pretty darn stubborn. These two have a story to tell and Melissa Foster does a great job telling it. If you love big family sagas with lots of love for family and friends then you will enjoy Searching For Love. There are a LOT of other books in this series(HOT cowboys) that are connected here but not needed to enjoy Carly and Zev in their search for love. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A great second chance story for Carly and Zev. They were high school sweethearts until an accident that involved his brother’s girlfriend tore them apart. Zev couldn’t deal with the grief and guilt in his perceived cause of her death. Now years later, they meet at a wedding and the chemistry is still there. Zev is a treasure hunter for sunken ships. He and Carly always envisioned hunting and finding a ship. Zev thinks he’s found it. Since Zev left her, Carly has buried her adventurous side and has become a cautious list maker. Zev can’t see himself staying in one place for very long. Will they be able to overcome their differences now and come to a compromise? Neither one wants to live apart from one another. I always like a story about treasure hunting and I think it’s very exciting. This is a wonderful story and I like that even after many years Zev and Carly still love each other. I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book and am leaving my honest review.
I don’t even know where to begin!!! This story between Zev Braden and Carly Dylan was so…freakin’…amazing!!! I don’t know the last time I went through such an emotional roller coaster while reading a book. These characters were written so well, that you felt everything as you read their story. The love they shared is the kind of love we all wish for, but rarely find. Zev and Carly met when they were in second grade and became best of friends. Eventually, that friendship blossomed into a love between two young adults that you wanted to stand the test of time. But tragedy happens and they split. Years go by and Zev is back in town for a family wedding. While Zev tried to move on, he realized that he gave his heart to Carly when he left and he’s never been able to forget her. Zev’s family decided not to mention that Carly was coming to the wedding, so when he spots Carly, it’s game on! Zev’s feelings for Carly are just as intense, if not more so, as they were when they were young college students. Carly may think she’s better off without Zev, but he’s going to do his best to remind her of exactly why they belong together.
This story had me laughing, sighing, bawling and then smiling so wide my face hurt! You can’t help but root for the love between Zev and Carly. I also enjoyed reading about all the other characters in this story. Birdie, Quinn, Cutter, Ford, Randi, and all the others. Melissa Foster is one of my favorite authors. This is a definite must read for anyone who enjoys a good tug on the heartstrings and some heat between the sheets! 😉