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 and the rest of the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection.In TRAILS OF LOVE…When Graham Braden travels to Oak Falls, Virginia to attend the wedding of his buddy Reed Cross to Grace Montgomery, he sticks around to help with renovations to Reed’s new … with renovations to Reed’s new theater. The last thing he expects is to be asked to assess and possibly invest in Grace’s sister Morgyn’s business endeavor. Graham is a careful, keen businessman, and Morgyn is impulsive, disorganized, and more interested in the energy flow in her eclectic retail shop than in the accuracy of her records. While Graham isn’t ready to open his pockets to the sassy, sexy business owner, he may be ready to open his heart.
MORE BRADENS & MONTGOMERYS (Pleasant Hill – Oak Falls) coming soon! 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
“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 (on Sisters in Love)
“Melissa Foster is quickly becoming one of my favorites… 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 love family-oriented stories, or series that focus on a family. […] In a way it reminded me of Bella Andre’s Sullivans series.” – Joy, Goodreads Reviewer (on DESTINED FOR LOVE)
“If you love the small town romances written by Donna Alward, Kristan Higgins and Laura Trentham–you will adore Melissa Foster’s The Real Thing!” – Lady Celeste Reads Romance
“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
All Love in Bloom contemporary romance novels feature alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. They’re flawed, funny, passionate, and relatable to readers who enjoy contemporary romance and women’s fiction.
The Bradens & Montgomerys are part of the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection. Characters from each sub-series appear in future books. Read the complete Love in Bloom series:
Love In Bloom Series
Snow Sisters
The Bradens at Weston
The Bradens at Trusty
The Bradens at Peaceful Harbor
The Bradens & The Montgomerys (Pleasant Hill – Oak Falls)
The Remingtons
The Ryders
Seaside Summers
Bayside Summers
Wild Billionaires After Dark
Bad Billionaires After Dark
Harborside Nights
The Whiskeys & Tru Blue
more
From the moment you meet Morgyn you know you’re going to love her. A free spirit, let the universe guide us kinda girl, is so special and when she meets Graham… the special because extrodinary.
Graham is a free spirit in his own right. But he’s a little more prepared, a person who likes to know what’s going on and all the risks involved. He never knew what hit him when Morgyn ended up finding him in the most specitacular way.
These two on the outside seem to be the total opposite of each other but they are so similar in so many ways. You fall in love with the prospect of “them” from the start.
I love this new branch of the Love in Bloom. Who doesn’t want more BRADENS!
Sunshine and Cracker kept me smiling and loving each page I read more and more. Another amazing story from Melissa!
4 Stars
Graham and Morgyn seem as thought they are way too different to make any sort of relationship work in the long run. When these two cross paths at a local festival, and sparks fly, even they don’t believe it could last more than the few days he is in town. What they discover though is underneath the surface this world traveling, business smart man and artistic, intelligent but slightly sheltered woman, have a lot more in common than anyone realizes. What follows is a love story that is like one you could only dream about, one where the attraction is intense, the affection is over the top and the desire to never be apart is practically instantaneous. If you want a sweet, sexy and fun couple to follow then Graham and Morgyn are the ones for you!
Cara – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
b>Do you believe in fate and its power? Or are you a planner ,thinker and organizer? Trails of Love by Bestselling author Melissa Foster tells a story of finding love in middle of these two paths. Love is stronger than fate and more complex than any elaborate plan. Nothing can save Graham and Morgyn when love hits them without warning. Graham has plans but all of them go out of the window when he meets Morgyn who believes living freely without any thought for tomorrow. Trails of Love is a sweet , soothing, emotional and passionate love story that will warm your heart.
Graham is an engineer-turned-businessman who does risk assessment for living and that is reflected in his personality. This guy is so caring, soft, confidence and charming! I liked him from the very first chapter. He is always prepared and has a backup plan. But he was not at all prepared for Morgyn whom he meets in a music festival near her home town. Morgyn is a bright light with free soul, a heart bigger than sky and also a creative genius who converts simple things into masterpieces. They feel intense attraction that they can’t deny even if their lives are miles apart!
The beauty of the story is its simplicity yet alluring qualities. I loved reading the witty, swoony and sometimes scorching hot conversations of Graham and Morgyn. The sex scenes were perfect balance of emotions, passion and love. I loved reading about the small town with its quirks, the family members with own unique qualities and the best friends. They lingered in my mind even after I finished the book. I soaked in the warmth of all the wonderful love and support oozing out of every character. I felt a real connection with the story. There is no hurry, no mind games, no dark twists. This is pure and simple love. The journey was amazing and refreshing. The couple made me smile a lot. The story will make your heart warm and make you feel so much better. I will come back to the story whenever I feel low and need something to cheer me up. Trails Of Love is Melissa Foster magic at her best!
(Reviewed early copy voluntarily)
Trails of Love by Melissa Foster is book Three in The Bradens & Montgomerys: Pleasant Hill Oak Falls series. This is the story of Graham Braden and Morgyn Montgomery. I have read the previous book (and Loved it) but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Graham is in town to attend his friend and partner’s wedding but he ends up find Morgyn. Graham is a planner, thinker and he travels. Morgyn is a dreamer, flighty and just a small town girl who is trying to keep her new business going. Both seem so different but within each other they are the same. Sparks fly instantly along with their feelings but they have things they will need to work out for their perfect ending.
I so loved their story! I am such a fan of Ms. Foster writing but each book I read I realize why she is a favorite of mine. High recommend this book and her writing.
At first, I thought that Morgn Montgomery and Graham Braden’s story was going to be a typical opposites attract read. The couple had instant chemistry but, was that enough for a relationship? Did the free- spirited Morgn and Graham, the successful, numbers crunching business man have anything in common?
Morgn’s small town values, her genuine kindness towards others and her creativity complimented Graham’s business sense, can-do attitude and problem solving nature. Morgn is at a professional cross roads; she needs to figure out how to keep her business afloat. Her creative energy is a huge part of her persona—she’d rather sew and embellish her vintage creations then deal with paperwork or plan ahead. I loved that Graham presented several positive options to Morgn about her store. Graham understood her creative spirit and asked her what was important to her.
Loved this piece from the book….
“She soaked in the emotions in his voice. He was the yin to her yang, the cushion to her fall, the only person who made her want to think about tomorrow. But she couldn’t help teasing him. ‘Even though
I ‘m not a good investment?’
He brushed his lips over hers and said, ‘You might not be a solid business investment, but, sunshine, you’re the only woman I’d invest my heart in.”
Although Trails of Love is set in Oak Falls, Virginia, the couple travels to Washington State for Graham’s work and to Maryland to visit the Bradens. Melissa Foster incorporates Morgan’s vision of a sustainable community and her genuine concern for the homeless seamlessly when the couple visits Graham’s next building site. Graham realizes that Morgn brings sunshine and positivity into his life. Loved how the author brought the Braden and Whiskey families into the storyline.
Melissa Foster surprised me with this heartfelt, beautifully written story of love and acceptance. They might not be perfectly suited on paper but, the author brings their story to life in Trails of love. Sassy, creative Morgn and the thoughtful, practical, Graham are perfect for each other.
If you are looking for a feel good read – then this is the perfect book for you. It’s filled with lots of humor, romance and wonderful, caring characters. I am enjoying the Oak Falls series because the importance of family and small town values is a huge piece of each story—can’t wait for Brindle’s story!
This was an amazing read. Might even be one of my favorites by Melissa. Morgyn and Graham are truly made for one another. They both have amazingly big hearts. They balance each other out though too. Graham is a risk assessor while Morgyn flies by the seat of her pants. I love how nothing felt forced in his book. The pieces just came together perfectly. Can’t wait to read about Brindle. That ending was a wonderful surprise.
Morgyn and Graham are so incredible. From the festival to the tiny house to their adventures together, as they fall in love, you really can’t help falling in love with them. These two characters who seem so different have so much in common, and manage to make their world so much more beautiful.
As always, getting to visit old friends in the Love in Bloom world is always a treat, but this book also truly combines several in a unique way, and I absolutely loved it!
Montgomerys and Bradens together?!!! This is a great dreaming world to live and never wake me up!
This book is a pure joy to read and you will find all the darling characters that you love. Begins in a Festival where Morgyn and Graham meet without knowing they are connected through friends and life. Graham is a careful, keen businessman, and Morgyn is impulsive, disorganized, and more interested in the energy flow, she is an artist.
It is fun to read how these two souls connect in a way that it is so difficult not to fall in love with them.
The Montgomery clan is always noisy and spitfire and you catch up with a lot of them!
As usual a great book from Melissa Forster.
Trails of Love was a fun, sassy, and flirtatious read! Morgyn was an amazing free spirit and I loved her personality. Her POV was hilarious especially when she first lays eyes on Graham. Her first thought had me spitting out my water! Melissa Foster will not disappoint with the banter. The flirting Graham had going on made me blush like a school girl.
What can I say? Morgyn and Graham push each others limits and compliment each other wonderfully. I have not read all of the Bradens and Montgomerys series in the past, so this was a great starting point for me! I cannot recommend this book enough <3
OMG Melissa, I absolutely fell in love with Graham & Morgyn!!
Morgyn is at the music festival waiting for her sister to perform, when she see’s a hot guy wearing an MIT hat, but he’s with another guy, she thinks he’s gay! Well then she see’s him in a compromising position a little later, needless to say their first meeting was hysterical!
Morgyn is a free spirit, makes clothes, jewelry out of stuff we think of as junk. When she meets Graham, its like lightening as struck. He’s an investor, but balances her free spirit out!
I absolutely loved the joining of the Montgomery’s & Bradens, and these two don’t disappoint! The laughs and the swooning through the whole book, I just loved the entire story! 5 stars for this, oh and I need Brindles story like now!!! Enjoy this amazing story!!
Graham and Morgyn are immediately connected when the happen to meet at a festival. While they seem like they are opposites – him being a planner and her being a free spirit – they really have a lot in common. This makes their relationship believable. Melissa Foster does really well at writing couples that make each other stronger. The story is a quick and enjoyable read. I enjoyed catching up with characters we’ve met before and look forward to the next installment. I received an advance copy for an honest review.
Cracker & Sunshine
Festivals, tiny houses, train cars; Graham Braden & Morgyn Montgomery couldn’t be more perfect for each other. They are both so down to earth & driven to help others. Their sparks are instant and powerful. A true love story.
3.75 stars–TRAILS OF LOVE is the third instalment in Melissa Foster’s contemporary, adult The Bradens and Montgomerys: Pleasant Hill-Oak Falls romance series-a spin off from the author’s Bradens at Pleasant Hills series. This is free spirit / independent business-woman Morgyn Montgomery, and financial investor/advisor Graham Braden’s story line. TRAILS OF LOVE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Morgyn and Graham) TRAILS OF LOVE follows the instant attraction and building relationship between free spirit / independent business woman Morgyn Montgomery, and financial investor/advisor Graham Braden. At a recent music festival Morgyn will ‘catch’ Graham with his pants down but their instant attraction finds our couple promising the future, and a potential happily ever after. What ensues is the quick building romance between Graham and Morgyn, and the potential fall-out as Graham’s business takes him around the world, leaving a heartbroken Morgyn to pick up the pieces.
Morgyn Montgomery lives to repurpose and redesign but her favorite pastime is remembering the grandfather who taught her to live and love life, including the trains he so much adored. Graham Braden is a successful businessman whose well-ordered life is turned upside down by the woman with whom he would fall in love, a woman who represents everything he wants and more.
TRAILS OF LOVE is a story of insta-lust/love between a free spirited heroine, and a man who is a stickler for order. There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including all of the Braden and Montgomery siblings, who may or may not be looking for love. The premise is fast paced, flirty and realistic; there is very little story line conflict; the characters are sexy and sassy; the romance is passionate, tender and seductive without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text. TRAILS OF LOVE is a spirited and heart warming story from the pen of Melissa Foster
A case of opposites attracting and bringing balance to each other. A romantic story filled with tension, hope, laughter, emotion, and love. A great return to the world of the Braden’s and Montgomery’s.
Morgyn is a free spirited, beautiful woman. She buys used merchandise and remakes it into something new. She is one of many siblings and describes herself as “floaty”. Graham is an engineer and an investor, he plans everything ahead of time. He is in town for a friend’s wedding when he meets Morgyn at a festival, and is smitten from the start. They fall fast and hard for each other. He is the first man to appreciate Morgyn for who she is and all her quirkiness.
I’ll be honest at first I wasn’t too sure about this story but the more I read, the more I loved it. It’s sexy, funny, and romantic. I would love to have my own Graham, he is so hunky and full of surprises. Morgyn is beautiful and doesn’t realize how awesome she is. I can’t wait to read the next in the series.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this book for the author *
Two souls destined to be together, so alike and yet so different. They only bring out the best in each other. This was a charming romance with enjoyable characters. I haven’t read all the other books but I’m guessing those extended families on both sides have their own stories. This was a fun, sexy read and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
ARC received for an honest review
Awww, the Braden’s and Montgomery’s all meet up in Trails of Love!
What a cute, sweet story. Morgyn and Graham’s story is bound to leave you smiling as you can’t help but fall in love with them as they fall in love with each other.
Morgyn is the chaos to Graham’s control – and they are the perfect balance for each other.
I also have to say…. hellloooo those Jericho brothers!
Both Graham and Morgyn’s family’s play a big part in this story, and OMG they had my in fits of laughter at times.
We are also get set up for the next in this series, and I can’t wait to see where the stories go.