Discover the magic of New York Times bestseller Melissa Foster’s writing, and see why millions of readers have fallen in love with the Bradens.In LOVERS AT HEART, REIMAGINED… beneath. One magnificent evening together sparked an intense connection, and for the first time in his life Treat wanted more than a casual affair. But something caused Max to turn away, and now, after weeks of unanswered phone calls and longing for the one woman he cannot have, Treat is going back to his family’s ranch to try to finally move on.
A chance encounter brings Treat and Max together again, and it turns into a night of intense passion and honesty. When Max reveals her secret, painful past, Treat vows to do everything within his power to win Max’s heart forever–including helping her finally face her demons head-on.
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Within the Love in Bloom big-family contemporary romance collection you’ll find fiercely loyal heroes and smart, empowered women on their search for true love. They’re flawed, funny, and easy to relate to. Characters from each series appear in future Love in Bloom books. All Love in Bloom books may be read as stand-alone novels or as part of the larger series, so dive right in and enjoy the steamy ride to your happily ever after.
Love in Bloom Big-Family Romance Collection:
Snow Sisters
The Bradens (at Weston)
The Bradens (at Trusty)
The Bradens (at Peaceful Harbor)
The Bradens (at Pleasant Hill)
The Remingtons
The Ryders
Seaside Summers
Bayside Summers
Wild Billionaires After Dark
Bad Billionaires After Dark
Tru Blue and The Whiskeys
Harborside Nights
The perfect beach read for fans of Susan Mallery, Linda Lael Miller, Maisy Yates, and other big-family, small-town romance fans. The Bradens billionaires are wealthy and loyal, and you’re guaranteed to enjoy a loving happily ever after.
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***3.5 Stars***
Have you ever read a book that, when everything was said and done, you can honestly say you enjoyed even though there were some things that happened in it that had you going ‘Really? Seriously???’ and had you arguing with that little voice in your head over the rating which makes it difficult to get the words for a review out?
Well, THIS is that book for me. Overall, I really did enjoy this story. I got sucked in to the MC’s journey and NEEDED to see how they worked out all of the issues they were dealing with. It was sweet, smexy and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next, but I gotta be honest and say that there were some things that had me doing the rapid eye blinking in disbelief thing which then led to the rolling of the eyes thing.
Treat and Max are both sweet, hard working and just all around good people with good hearts. But both of those hearts have been battered and bruised by past events and they are carrying the weight of those events around them like bullet proof armor which has kept them from living their best lives. I really liked both Treat and Max, and I empathized with all that they had gone through in their lives, but I won’t deny that I liked them a lot more once they decided to truly do something about the demons that plagued them.
As for their journey to their HEA…this is where things got a little murky for me. I have no issue with insta-love, I don’t and I love when one or both of the parties involved are all about communication and being as absolutely honest as they can be, I really do. I love it when adults act like adults and for the most part Treat and Max do act like adults. But there were times when the honesty was a bit OTT for me and didn’t give me the swoony twitterpatted feelings they should have. I hate to admit that, but when I have a “really” moment I can’t just ignore it. Outside of that. Treat and Max are cute together and I liked them together once they worked through their issues.
Now, for the whole ‘Reimagined’ situation. I have not read Treat and Max’s original story, I have it, but there are just not enough hours in my day, so I did the most rational thing and went and read the reviews for it on GR and made sure to read not only the positive ones, but the not so positive ones, and feel it’s safe to say that the Treat and Max in the Reimagined version are more mature than they were in the original.
This was a difficult review to get the words down, but sometimes it happens. But regardless of my issues, the writing was engaging and I definitely enjoyed meeting the Braden clan, all of whom have some issues they need to work through and had me wanting to reach out and Gibbs smack some sense into them, but also had me wanting to know more about all of them, so I’ll be add the rest of the Braden family’s books to the TBR and will hopefully get to them sooner, rather than later.
~ Copy provided via the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
Four years ago I read the original Lovers at Heart by Melissa Foster and loved it, honestly at that time I didn’t think the story needed improvement at all, I was a new fan of Melissa’s and I was loving everything she was writing. So when I heard that she was rewriting Lovers at Heart I was both confused and intrigued, wondering what she was going to change and what would remain the same. Now, remember I read this book four years ago and I have read close to a thousand books in between, so I was also curious as to how much I would remember and if I would notice what was different.
I must admit there were a few times I questioned myself as to if this was in the first book and I just didn’t remember but I did remember a lot of key parts and to me that is the making of a great book. If I can point out parts and say “hey I remember that” and “oh, wait a second she changed this a bit” about it after so many years you know the book has not only a great story but great characters that resonate with you and stay with you long after the book is over.
I really enjoyed this Reimagined look back at Treat and Max’s story and quite honestly I would love if she did this with a few more of her books.
Lovers at Heart, Reimagined was a special treat for fans of the series because we get to revisit one of our all time favorite couples and I can guarantee if you read this book that Max and Treat will become a favorite of yours as well. Each of the books in the Love in Bloom series, which is the main series in which all of Melissa’s books sprout from, can be read as a standalone so why not dive right in and see what you have been missing…you wont be sorry, well maybe that it took you so long to find Melissa’s books but honestly that would be the only reason. Happy Reading!!!
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book**
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Treat Braden has gone home. It seems as if he’s fighting the inevitable. His sister, Savannah is very important to him. What’s great about this series is that each book reads as a standalone. But you may find yourself wanting to get to know some of the secondary characters. With Savannah, you will find her story in the book titled Bursting With Love. Max Armstrong isn’t ready to deal with some things right now. She also seems a little skittish where men are concerned.
Treat is a man who likes to tease – both with the reader and Max. I got to the point where there was no way I was turning away – unless I don’t realize that my battery life on my tablet is dwindling. There are ups and downs, which helps to make it seem realistic, and that’s part of what keeps my attention. You may find yourself wanting to check out a movie festival. There’s a nearby town that does has a small one. I would say that this book is an incentive to set the mood but I’m afraid that the films would just draw my attention away from our couple. But it’s a good way to people watch and see if anyone would fit my preconceived notion of our couple.
If you’ve haven’t read the original Lovers At Heart, I would probably go with this one then. If you have read it before, aren’t you curious as to what has been reimagined? I’m glad that I didn’t because I have no idea of how this book has been changed. It also means that for me the scenes move seamlessly from one to the other. Plus, this is an “I don’t mean to” moment, I don’t want to rush through the story looking around each corner trying to figure out what’s been added or changed. And Treat shows that patience is a good thing. But it can also be a bad thing because that means that our characters will reveal things in their own time – not ours.
The Bradens are hard not to love. Our author makes me feel as if the Bradens are opening their arms to accept our inclusion into their family unit. I’m still promising myself that one of these days I making the trek across the state of Massachusetts. Will need to make sure my tablet has plenty of power because there are plenty of this author’s work that will be coming with me. I’ll have to scope out the perfect place to sit and shut off the rest of the world so I can get pulled into all the characters that have a place in Wellfleet. And now that Ms. Foster is getting me ready for Rex’s story, I may have to postpone my trip because it’s one more book to add to my carrousel.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Loved coming back to where it all started. Treat and Max are probably my favorite Braden couple simply because they were the 1st. Their rocky start and determination to not lose the second chance they were given despite their differences give me hope. I love how Treat refused to squander his second chance with Max. Reading this story is like slipping into your favorite pair of jeans they just fit perfectly. Now off to reread the series
So, I have to start by saying that the original Lovers at Heart was my first Melissa Foster book, and I loved Treat and Max back then, they have always been one of my favorite couples. When I heard that their story was being redone, I was curious, but I had to revisit this couple, after all, if the author felt a need to retell their story, I needed to know why. So, now I’m even more in love with Treat and Max then ever before. This is that couple that gives you hope, the couple you think of when someone asks you to describe a romance book relationship. They have their ups and downs, they’re damaged in some ways, there are major misunderstandings in their relationship, but still, they talk, they try to be there for each other, they compromise. Needless to say, this book definitely is one that gives all the feelings.
This was a fun trip back to Treat & Max’s story. I loved their original story and at first was surprised when the author said that she was going to revisit Treat & Max, that there was more to their story. I was so happy she did. Despite their differences, it was fun to see them communicate with each other & how they were the other’s perfect match.
4.5 Stars for Lovers at Heart which is book 4 in the Love in Bloom Series but it’s also the beginning of The Bradens so it can certainly be read as a stand-alone.
Treat Braden is a successful businessman he loves traveling and he spends all his time traveling around the world buying resorts he also not shy with women but he has always been a love them and leave them type of guy until Max Armstrong got under his skin…….
Max Armstrong meet Treat in the Bahamas when she was the wedding organiser for his cousin that was 6 months ago and she can’t seem to get Treat out of her mind or dreams, the last thing she expects is to bump into him back at the town festival she was helping to run….
This book centres around Treat and Max but we also get introduced to the whole Braden family and I loved how tight this family are and I loved the loyalty and banter they shared. Characters with sizzling chemistry and a few obstacles to overcome before they get their HEA made for a great read. This is a series of stand-alone books which is fast becoming one of my favourite reads.
5 Star review of Lovers At Heart: Reimagined (Love In Bloom: The Bradens & by Melissa Foster
Not having read the previous edition of this book I went in with an open mind. I was excited to learn about the book that started it all with Trent Braden and Max Armstrong’s story.
Treat had no interest in finding love,happy with the casual hook ups he has had, but when he met Max it was like lightening striking, such was their connection.
However it is not all smooth sailing as Max refuses to answer his calls and he has no idea why. When fate brings Treat and Max together again he will not lose the opportunity.
I loved how Melissa Foster wove a story about hope, of overcoming one’s past and embracing ones present and moving forward together. As with real life not all goes smoothly but it is the ”realness” of their relationship that she describes that makes this such a great book.
Lovers At Heart: Reimagined is a beautiful and romantic love story which I thoroughly enjoyed.
I first read this book a year ago and I thought it was a really good story but I always felt that it was missing something compared to the other Braden brothers and cousins. I started reading about the Bradens in Trusty Colorado series and then started with this series because I was hooked with the books. I really enjoyed reading this book, I think Treat and Max are great couple, they are fun, sweet and romantic. This is a great book and I love reading it a second time.
I receive a free copy of this book in exchange of my honest review.