Discover the magic of the Bradens, and fall in love with Addison Cole’s rich and romantic storytelling.In Unraveling the Truth About Love… maybe–explore the romance that slipped through her fingers way back when.
Josh Braden has models at his beck and call, a staff that never says never, and an elegant clothing line for the holiday season. When he hires Riley Banks, he expects her to learn the business from the ground up. But the girl next door turns out to be much more than he remembered.
When Josh and Riley’s friendship heats up, every steamy kiss, and every passionate caress stirs a love they cannot deny. But when Riley designs a wedding gown that would cause even the most jaded fashion editors to swoon, Riley’s mentor accuses her of stealing the design.
Facing indisputable proof and the mistrust of her lover, Riley is not sure she can take the heat of life in the fast lane of the fashion industry–and Josh is forced to choose between the woman he loves and the career he adores.
Unraveling the Truth About Love is a Sweet with Heat novel and conveys all of the passion you’d expect to find between two people in love without any graphic scenes or harsh language. If you’re looking for a more explicit romance, pick up the steamy edition, Friendship on Fire, written by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster. Addison Cole is Melissa’s sweet-romance pen name.
SWEET WITH HEAT: WESTON BRADENS
A Love So Sweet
Our Sweet Destiny
Unraveling the Truth About Love
The Art of Loving Lacy
Promise of a New Beginning
And Then There Was Us
ALSO AVAILABLE for your binge-reading pleasure, more fun, heartwarming, flirty, and romantic love stories. The Seaside and Bayside series are set in the quaint small towns of Cape Cod, making them perfect beach reads!
SWEET WITH HEAT: SEASIDE SUMMERS SERIES
Read, Write, Love at Seaside
Dreaming at Seaside
Hearts at Seaside
Sunsets at Seaside
Secrets at Seaside
Nights at Seaside
Seized by Love at Seaside
Embraced at Seaside
Lovers at Seaside
Whispers at Seaside
SWEET WITH HEAT: BAYSIDE SUMMERS SERIES
Sweet Love at Bayside
Sweet Passions at Bayside
Sweet Heat at Bayside
Sweet Escape at Bayside
“Addison Cole’s stories are the perfect blend of sizzle and sweet. You won’t be able to stop reading.” – New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne
“Romance, fun, emotions, and happily ever afters that will warm your heart, Addison Cole writes charming and unforgettable stories about real people and love in its most wonderfully moving forms.” – New York Times bestselling author Violet Duke
“Addison Cole has created characters you’ll fall in love with and a seaside world you’ll never want to leave.” USA Today bestselling author Chris Keniston
“An absolute treat to read and cannot wait for more from Addison Cole.” ~ New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett (aka Juliette Poe, on “Read, Write, Love at Seaside”)
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Addison Cole is the sweet alter ego of New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Melissa Foster. She writes humorous and emotional sweet contemporary romance. Her books do not include explicit sex scenes or harsh language. Addison spends her summers on Cape Cod, where she dreams up wonderful love stories in her house overlooking Cape Cod Bay.
Addison enjoys discussing her books with book clubs and reader groups and welcomes an invitation to your event.
The perfect beach read for fans of Susan Mallery, Debbie Macomber, Sherryl Woods, Linda Lael Miller, Brenda Novak, and other big-family, small-town romance fans. The Bradens are wealthy and loyal, and you’re guaranteed to enjoy a loving happily ever after.
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Like every other family the Bradens have experienced their share of heartache. What I love most about this family is that they never let the hard knocks affect the love they have for each other. In this ever growing family love is an endless commodity, whether by blood, marriage or friendship there’s always more than enough to go around. In Unraveling the Truth About Love, Addison Cole celebrates that gift by inviting the whole family to join in the courtship of Riley and Josh. The road may be treacherous, but with a sturdy foundation and an open heart, beating the odds is a given. Especially in this family.
I absolutely loved this story!
Follow the story of Riley Banks as she leaves her hometown and moves to NYC to start working for Josh Braden at his fashion company. Did I mention she’s always had a crush on him since she was young?
Watch as she navigates the move, the new work atmosphere, how cut throat the fashion industry can be. And you will also fall madly in love with Josh Braden! I won’t give any thing away in this review because I honestly feel you need to experience this as you read the story!
5 fashion stars for this one, grab it asap!!
Ms. Cole has a way of heating up the pages of any story but not straying from the sweet story. Riley and Josh get to unravel a love that most of us wish we could have. To not only get to reconnect with you childhood crush but to have them return your feelings. Josh is what we have come to expect form the Braden men, strong, loyal, determined. I could connect with Riley so well. Ms. Cole is able to make her characters feel like your best friends, and make you feel all of their emotions as if they were your own. I really enjoy this type of series, you could read as a standalone but it is so much better together. Getting to catch up with all the other Braden’s and their loves make it that much more enjoyable. I can’t wait for more!
Addison Cole is one of my go to authors. With each book I read, I always say I have a new favorite and this book was no different.
If you’ve read past books you’ll already know Riley and Josh. We met them in Jade and Rex’s story. . Riley is a goal orient over achiever. Josh is a high powered fashion designer, that Riley’s crushed on since high school. I have to admit, I’m a sucker for these kinds of stories. Love that should have happened before, but for some reason things just weren’t right at the time, even though they both liked one another. Addison Cole delivers these types of stories with ease.
Riley and Josh’s story felt like a continuation Our Sweet Destiny. It was the natural progression.
This is a small town girl going to a big city story, complete with the drama that comes with being in the NYC fashion world. Claudia aka Cruella is about as nasty as you can get and its easy to see early on how she’s going to make trouble for Riley.
Its a combination of sweet romance with all the jealousies and craziness of the real world. The relationship between Riley and Josh was a little fast paced for me when you compare them with the other stories, but it didn’t stop me from loving it any less.
Riley is just really a smart girl. I often felt she should have gone with her instincts more, especially with her relationship with Josh and with the type of woman Claudia was.
I have to admit the build up to the accusation of design theft left me feeling so nervous for Riley and very angry at Josh. I felt like he should have known better.
This is a definite must read for Addison Cole fans!
Another fab sweet clean well written read by this author! A wonderful read about childhood crushes and love regained as well as betrayal ,drama and romance! I love these reads!
This was a somewhat new to me author. I say somewhat because I’ve read a few of her more steamy books, but I had never read her sweet with heat pen name books. Now I’m wondering why I never picked up one of these books before! Sometimes it’s just nice to read the story…without all the other stuff. No, I’m not a prude. But lately, it seems like more and more authors are adding more and more sex scenes. And while I’ll admit to liking a sex scene or two, especially if they are pretty steamy, I want an actual plot too, you know? So this was quite a refreshing read for me.
Unraveling the Truth About Love is not the first book in this series, and while it can be read as a standalone book, I felt like I was missing a little of Riley and Josh’s backstory. Like maybe their “instant” attraction in this book had more of a slow burn than it felt jumping in here. So I’ll be grabbing the other books post haste!
I just want to start off by saying that I loved Riley’s character. She stayed true to herself despite a quick rise from obscurity to a name to be watched in the fashion world. And she really did want to believe the best in everyone. But there were so many times I wanted to smack Josh for his doubt. If they truly lived in a small town growing up, had watched each other from afar and now had a brother and bestie dating, he shouldn’t have been quite so wishy-washy. So while that was annoying (a few times), I don’t rate books on how *I* think the author should have had the plots twisting and turning or how the characters should have acted. These are their stories, not mine. I simply rate on how well a book is written. And it’s strictly MY opinion.
NICUnurse’s Rating: Addison Cole’s writing was really good, but I felt like I was missing something in the getting to know the characters’ department. Maybe it’s because I jumped into the series in the middle, but I just felt like there was more to Josh than I was getting from this book. So I’m going to recommend you read them in order. With that said, this was a nice, quick, refreshing read by a talented writer. So…it’s getting a full 4 out of 5 stars from me! Now…I’m off to get the first two books in the series, and I hope I have time to read them very soon!!
Riley Banks is a small town country gal from Weston who finds herself in New York working for JBD – Josh Braden Designs, who she just so happens to have had a crush on since high school. But since a family feud between the Braden family and her best friend Jade’s family – the Braden boys were always off limits. Until now that is, Jade is now dating Rex Braden who is Josh’s brother so it makes it a little bit more easier.
Riley had no intention of getting into a relationship with Josh seeing as he is her boss, but that is ultimately what happens. Josh has had many dates and arm candy since he has been designing in New York but none of them had what he was looking for – and it wasn’t until he reconnected with Riley did he fully realise what he was missing.
Unraveling the Truth About Love throws the reader into the cut throat life of New York fashion design, which sees a few curve balls come Josh & Riley’s way that questions their trust in each other very early on ( a curve ball I kinda predicted but wasn’t sure how it would go).
Ms Cole has once again brought a clean romance that will have you invested in the couple, rooting for them and generally swooning at how hot, romantic and just plain amazing the Braden men truly are.
I’m not a huge fashion person, but the characters in this book make it interesting. I enjoyed watching Riley and Josh work together to realize Riley’s dream. Josh is such a gentleman and great book boyfriend material. This book also shows the cutthroat side of the business as well. What I really loved about Riley she stayed true to herself. Reading an Addison Cole book always warms my heart with the characters. Another winner in my opinion.
5 STAR Review by Jodi for Ruby Red Romance Review
I love Josh. He is real, honest, and a true gentleman. I think the thing I loved most about him was that even though he could have turned his back on Riley, he never did. That’s the true measure of a man. When things get hard, you tough it out for those you love. I just loved the interactions between Josh and Riley.
I love Riley and how she doesn’t want to get ahead by who she knows and how she knows them. She wants to make a name for herself and boy does she. I loved how vulnerable she was at times. I know that’s not often something people love about a character, but it fit Riley. She was strong and fierce when she needed to be, but she had moments, when you could see the small town girl come out.
I love Addison Cole’s stories. I love Josh and Riley. I want so much more from these two. I think in a community where we are so focused on getting the the “sexy” parts, it’s nice to have a book that has a backstory, some building, and makes you believe in real love. That’s exactly what this book did for me. Please check out this great story.
It’s sweet and heartwarming story. It has all the FEELS you love from the beginning. I love the connection and banter between the characters. I enjoyed the storyline. Another great story about the Braden family.
Fashion design world is cutthroat!
Riley Banks is an up an coming player in fashion design. However, she was getting too used to rejection! There were lots of other people who were also talented and were competing for the same positions! Her best friend’s brother just happens to be Josh Braden. And he has made it in the fashion design world! Little do each know, they’ve each had a crush on the other when they were growing up! When Josh sees Riley’s portfolio, he is excited to have her join him in New York, offering her a job!
New York is nothing like Weston (where Riley and Josh grew up), but luckily for Riley, she could stay at Josh’s sister’s apartment until she found a place of her own! Thank goodness as Riley was going through a culture shock and dealing with Claudia Raven (head design assistant at Josh’s company). Claudia seemed like she was trying to make everyone’s life miserable (and succeeding). It didn’t help that Josh obviously liked Riley! When a few of Riley’s designs were to be included in one of Claudia’s uncle’s shows, Claudia was not happy! Then Claudia takes credit for designing the dress Josh’s sister-in-law is wearing for her wedding! Even though everyone knew how Claudia played (unfairly), Josh made the mistake of doubting Riley. It was going to take some work to clear her name! And for Josh to get back in her good books!
I received an ARC copy of this book and am voluntarily reviewing it. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely.
Josh and Riley have known each other since school. They both grew up in the same town, know of each other, know they have crazy chemistry when they finally talk but will it be enough?
When Josh sees what an awesome designer Riley is he offers her a job at his business. Unfortunately as the two get closer there’s someone that doesn’t like that at all. Jealous, vindictive she’s out to ruin Riley. Will Josh ruin it all with his doubts?
Will Riley be able to hold it all together or will she crumble under the pressure?
Loved watching Josh and Riley fall in love. I did want to talk to Riley a few times though. SMH Sweet book.
Oh, Josh and Riley. I have been waiting for your story. I have heard about you two making googly eyes at each other since high school, I’ve seen how good Josh has been to Riley while helping her break into his fashion world, and I’ve felt the sparks between you. Now, these two are together in New York, working together, and I just know that it’s going to start sizzling a hot heat very quickly.
There were times I wanted to yell at Josh, tell him to open his eyes and see the amazing woman who loves him with her entire being. He hurt her, he lost her trust (briefly), but he was learning how to open his heart to a woman. He had to figure out what his heart was saying and learn how to follow it. Josh is a smart, level headed man. He doesn’t get in physical fights he uses his head and figures out how to solve his problems until Riley’s problem comes up and he wants to take someone down. He has to learn how to control his fear and temper to solve their problem. He is just lucky that Riley never gives up on him. Their love is just so strong.
Unraveling the Truth about Love is Josh and Riley’s story but I LOVE the friendships and the family relationships both of these have. When Riley returns to Weston her family and friends gather around her to show her support and love but they don’t let her give up. They listen, the push, and they love her all while helping her not give up on Josh and find a way for them to be together. Josh’s family supports and loves him also. They travel o New York to show him the love and stand right next to him when he returns to Weston.
Addison Cole is amazing. Her Sweet with Heat stories are my favorites. The storylines are sweet and sexy while keeping it PG rated.
For years they watched each other from afar thinking no one else noticed. Riley and Josh each went their own way for college and then for their careers. Josh became a huge fashion designer in New York and Riley returned home to work until her dreams came true as a fashion designer.
Josh hired Riley to work at his fashion house because of her talent but his heart knew otherwise. Riley was seeing her dream come true in fashion but she didnt plan for those dreams to come true in love for her and Josh. Grab your copy today and read of their struggle to fall in love and deal with others who want to destroy that love. No matter if it destroys Josh’s business. As you turn each page you will become a part of their lives and family. Now I cant wait to read the next book in this series.
Unraveling the Truth About Love is the third book in this series. I loved Josh and Riley’s story. Their chemistry oozed off the pages. But do they have more than that? Can they get past their issues? This story is one that sucked me in from the start, and I highly recommend it.
Unraveling the truth about Josh Braden is an up and coming designer in NYC, but he grew up in Colorado where he went to school with Riley Banks. What they didn’t know back then was that they were both secretly crushing on each other. Years later Josh’s brother shows him Rileys portfolio, and he decides to offer her a job. Riley is thrilled to be working with Josh. They quickly realize they still have feelings for each other that they can’t ignore, but Riley is afraid to have their relationship made public so soon after she’s been given her job so Josh agrees to keep the relationship quiet. Rileys immediate supervisor is anything but friendly towards her but Riley is determined to win her over with her hard work. Unfortunetly for Riley, that’s not the way it works out. As much as Josh cares about Riley, when a scandal breaks out at the office, he’s not sure who to believe. Can love really conquer all?
I really enjoyed getting to know more about the Braden family and seeing how they all band together in a crises. They always have great advice that shows just how much they love each other. You’ll wish you were a Braden too by the end of this book!
4 STARS
READITREADITREADIT…Unraveling The Truth About Love is definitely a must read. I felt Riley and Josh were both such sweet characters. Especially how their relationship progresses steadily from friendship to a deeper love.
“Open your eyes. Be with me.”
We see if their love can weather the storm of jealousy and misunderstandings under the scrutiny of a media circus.
This is the first book that I’ve read from Addison Cole. I had no doubt that I would enjoy Addison Cole’s writing since it is Melissa Foster’s sweet romance pen name. Earlier this month I had the pleasure of reading Melissa Foster for the first time where I was captivated with her writing style. I’d like to thank both the author and Lisa of Tasty Book PR for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is the third book of the series. I am eagerly looking forward to Dane and Lacy’s story in the next instalment, The Art of Loving Lacy. Unraveling The Truth About Love by Addison Cole will join the ranks of BIBLIO-ELITE.
This title is perfect for this book. There is a lot of unraveling the truth and love in it, as Addison Cole takes you on a romantic, but emotional rollercoaster. Josh Braden is one of the top designers in New York. He has hired Riley, who is from his hometown in Colorado, to join his design team. Their childhood crushes on each other, soon develop into a deep, sweet love for each other. From there, the author spins a tale of sweetness, heat, love, emotions, and drama that keeps you reading, and not putting it down. This is a most wonderful book, and I very highly recommend it.
Another fantastic story in the Braden series – though it’s not the first in the series, it can most certainly be read as a stand-alone book. It’s the story of Riley Banks and Josh Braden. Riley and Josh, both grew up in Colorado and both had “eyes” for each other but could/would do nothing about it during their teen years. Josh has now become a well-known designer in New York and during a previous trip home, he re-connected with Riley, and, ultimately offered her a job in NYC to work for his design company.
As Riley begins her education in the “big city” and working for a (at times) cut-throat design company – they both start to acknowledge their feelings for each other (both past and present) as well as begin and quiet relationship. In the meantime, there is an unknown person who clearly has it in for Riley and is doing everything they can to ruin her – both her just-starting career, her just-starting relationship with Josh and what could be her ultimate happiness. Will their new relationship survive all of these roadblocks?
You will not be disappointed with this great book!
Oh my goodness watching Josh and Riley fall in love with each other was a beautiful sight. Then watching them learn how to trust each other – whew !!! Addison can weave a beautiful story so don’t skip this one.