**HEALED BY LOVE is a USA TODAY BESTSELLER**.The Bradens at Peaceful Harbor are the newest addition to the award-winning Braden series and the Love in Bloom family, joining the Snow Sisters, the Bradens, the Remingtons, & Seaside Summers, (Voted BEST BOOK SERIES by Supportive Business Moms, UK). . Fall in love with Nate Braden & Jewel Fisher in Healed by Love. . Nate Braden has loved his … by Love.
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Nate Braden has loved his best friend’s younger sister Jewel for as long as he can remember, but between their age difference and his respect for Rick, he’s always kept his feelings at bay. Now he’s back in Peaceful Harbor, and Jewel is no longer sixteen years old–but there’s an even bigger obstacle standing in his way. Nate and Rick joined the military together eight years earlier. Nate came home a hero, but Rick didn’t make it out alive.
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Read the full LOVE IN BLOOM series:
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SNOW SISTERS
BOOK 1: Sisters in Love
BOOK 2: Sisters in Bloom
BOOK 3: Sisters in White
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THE BRADENS (Weston, CO)
BOOK 1: Lovers at Heart (Treat & Max)
BOOK 2: Destined for Love (Rex & Jade)
BOOK 3: Friendship on Fire (Josh & Riley)
BOOK 4: Sea of Love (Dane & Lacy)
BOOK 5: Bursting with Love (Savannah & Jack)
BOOK 6: Hearts at Play (Hugh & Bree)
THE BRADENS (Trusty, CO)
BOOK 1: Taken by Love (Luke)
BOOK 2: Fated for Love (Wes)
BOOK 3: Romancing My Love (Pierce)
BOOK 4: Flirting with Love (Ross)
BOOK 5: Dreaming of Love (Emily)
BOOK 6: Crashing into Love (Jake)
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Audiobook: Narrator – B.J. Harrison
Another amazing narration by Mr. Harrison. With the ability to pull me emotionally into the story, I was completely caught up in this book. I loved the excitement, edge of drama and wit that he gave to each and every one of the characters.
While this had a higher angst, it did not consume the story. Both Nate and Jewel had issues to deal with that related to her brother’s death so I was expecting it to be pretty heavy. It was actually pretty well balanced with the relationship drama, family issues and working through Rick’s death.
I loved that Nate had been in love with Jewel for years. Everyone pretty much knows it except for her. He was so sweet and gentle with her, but knew when to give her the little push she needed.
I consider this to be a bit o a slow burn. Although this couple do have a few physical moments, they did not consummate their relationship until very close to the end. It was all pretty much perfect, in my opinion.
Enjoy all her books including this one I recommend reading.
This story is a one two punch. Nate is the best friend of a big brother …..but he is also the one who had to make tough choices.
The narrator makes this story very peaceful even when it is breaking your heart a bit.
A bit slow but eventually picks up. She was a little annoying, absolutely love nate. Love the series. Can’t wait to read the next book
I am a huge fan of this author. I have read so many of the Love in Bloom series and I fall more and more in love with them.
Jewel and Nate grew up together – Nate was Jewel’s brother Rick’s best friend.
Nate Braden has been in love with his best friend’s sister for years. But he never made his move because at first she was too young and then he was enlisted in the military so he didn’t want to tell her how he felt before he left as he was too afraid he wouldn’t return from war. But his dream of finally telling Jewel the truth died the day Rick was killed during a routine mission he had ordered. But Nate had promised Rick that he would take care of his family and that is what Nate intends to do now that he’s finally returned from war.
Losing her father and brother has taught Jewel that she would do whatever it takes to keep her remaining family safe and cared for. She doesn’t need a life outside of her family, they are all she needs. No guy has ever interested her romantically anyway, except for Nate.
Review: Healed By Love (The Bradens at Peaceful Harbor #1; The Bradens #13; Love in Bloom #32) by Melissa Foster
Healed By Love captured all of the elements of romance. Unrequited love, heartbreak, coming of age, second chances and loss. Jewel was just as feisty as she was naive. Nate’s inner struggles of guilt, pain and the horrific things seen and experienced while within the military caused him to close himself off. Melissa Foster has created a classic love story with modern day drama. Never ceases to amaze me how she can take an emotional story and make you feel so much while on the journey. Yet always leave you with a smile knowing that her characters have overcome all obstacles and found their way. I received an ARC of Healed by Love for an honest review. A WORTHY READ THAT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT.
Audio Review: Healed By Love (The Bradens at Peaceful Harbor #1; The Bradens #13; Love in Bloom #32) by Melissa Foster (author), B.J. Harrison (narrator)
Minute by minute, hour by hour, heartache by heartache, I fall deeper under the spell of Melissa Foster. From the joy of first love to the heartbreak of loss, Healed by Love bares it’s pain to find redemption. Foster understands the meaning of true love and has found an ally in a smooth talking connoisseur of emotion. From Foster’s heart to Harrison’s voice, Kleenex will prove to be a necessity. Nate and Jewel are one heartbreak short of losing everything. Tragedy unites them. Anger divides them. Can love heal them? Love, loss and healing are a dangerous combination.
Nate had loved Jewel for years . . .
Sad. Emotional. Heavy.
Overall 4 out of 5 stars
Performance 3 out of 5 stars
Story 5 out of 5 stars
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Nate Braden had been in love with his best friends sister. The best friends he sent out to die. The best friend that he loved like a brother. Nate Braden was doing his job. The very job that took away something/someone very precious to him and the family he left back at home.
I loved this one because Nate carried a burden. You could see it with the words he said and the actions he took or did not take. Jewel was his bright star. She was his reason to move forward each day. I could feel the passion, desire, and see the heat dancing between the two of them. The loved showed there was nothing with ages but the number assigned to them.
B.J. Harrison delivered the audio. I enjoyed it be did not feel like it was a decision maker for how the story rated with me.
This is the first book in the Bradens at Peaceful Harbor Series. This is a great friends to lovers/best friend’s sister/second chance to love story. I loved Nate and Jewel’s story. They share a beautiful chemistry. Their story is emotional, and after some up and down, I love how they healed together. BJ Harrison did a great job with the narration.
Healed By Love is a friends to lovers, sort of second chance story. It combines sweet small town romance and sexy heat with lots of chemistry between the main characters.
Nate Braden has always loved Jewel, his best friend Rick’s kid sister. Nate returns from his tour overseas as a hero, but Rick didn’t make it home and Nate harbors so much guilt. He tries to keep his distance while still watching out for Jewel as a promise to Rick.
Jewel has been on her own and doesn’t know if she wants the complications that Nate represents especially when she is so confused by Nate’s running hot and cold.
I listened to this story on audiobook and loved the narration. B.J. Harrison really helped bring the book to life!
-4.5 Stars!-
Only Melissa can bring us a great, steamy romance. Great!
Grief
Another wonderful story from Melissa. Each story combines what people are going through and helping figure it out in the storyline.
This is a sweet easy to read story with a predictable outcome. The main two characters have a bunch of emotional baggage that they need to let go of. You may need a tissue or two. The characters are well rounded and you just want to read more of this series.
Well written story. I always enjor Melissa’s writing style and stories. She’s a great author.
Awesome book. Must read!!
A page turner. So warm and real with the issues of our returning soldiers. Ready to read more on this series.
Not great literature but entertaining.
Love the storyline kept me wanting more
Melissa Foster’s books are always fun to read!
Love her characters
Loved the book, love this author!!