Lovers at Heart is book 4 of the Love in Blooms series and I have to say WOW I am loving the series. Danica and Kayley are not the main characters in Lovers at Heart, this book is all about Max Armstrong and Treat Braden. They met briefly at Danica and Kayley’s wedding, there was sexual tension oozing from them both but one look killed it. Here we are six months or so later, Max still working with Chaz and it is time for the Film Festival. Treat visits his father’s ranch and also visits the festival only to see a woman standing on her car, he looks at her more indepth and realises it is Max his heart pounds, Max spots Treat her heart pounds, they are so attracted to each other it is unreal but Max will not be hurt again and tries to avoid Treat.
They do eventually meet up and their sexual tension is eased but with Max not having been in a relationship since her ex years ago and it was a bad one.Treat never having loved a woman, and demons in both their closets they both set about work through those but not together.

I really wanted to reach into the book and bang Treat and Max’s heads together, it was so obvious they liked/loved each other but they were too scared to do anything about it. When Fate lends a hand I thought yes but that was short lived.
I loved getting to know the Braden family, all Treat’s brothers, his sister and father they all loved each other so much and you could feel it just by reading the book.
None of the brothers or the sister are married or even seeing anyone ‘exclusively’ so I hope to get to know them much better in the future books.
Love, Fear, Drama, Will They? Won’t They? It kept me hooked and I loved reading it, especially the steamy scenes ;)

Absolutely Brilliant series! ( )

I had a good time with this audiobook. I have read a handful of books written by Melissa Foster and have found that I really do like her writing style. I was really excited about this book because I was eager to hear Max's story, who has played a role in earlier books in the Love in Bloom series. This book can definitely be read as a stand-alone but is a part of the Love in Bloom series and also kicks off The Braden's series. This was a really nice listen.

Treat and Max first crossed paths in a previous book. They had a lot of sparks then but it didn't go further due to a misunderstanding. When they see each other again at the start of this book, I was ready to see some sparks fly. Things heat up pretty quickly and they fall for each other pretty hard and fast. I did really like both Treat and Max. Max had some issues from her past to deal with and I was pleasantly surprised at how everything worked out as she found the resolution that she needed.

I love the narrating pair of Sebastian York and Andi Arndt. I think that their voices really complement each other in this kind of story. Both narrators did a great job of bringing Treat and Max to life. I thought that they both added a lot of emotion into their reading. I listened to the book for hours at a time and feel like the narration added to my overall enjoyment.

I would recommend this book to fans of contemporary romance. I found this to be a wonderful feel-good romance between a pair of wonderful characters. I am looking forward to getting to know Treat's siblings a little better as I continue with the series.

I received a copy of this audiobook from the author/publicist. ( )

I LOVE the Bradens. They're smart, sweet, sexy and almost too good to be true. This story shows a very human side to Treat, and it's a great read. Max is the perfect heroine - smart, sassy, who knows what she wants and refuses to take anything less. Treat has his work cut out to get to her very guarded heart, but their journey together is heartwarming and will leave you breathless.

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How often do you get the chance to visit with old friends? Lovers at Heart, Reimagined felt like going home again. Max and Treat have always held a special place within my heart. After all they are the reason my love affair with Melissa Foster got it's start. At first meeting two out of sync personalities make a deep connection. The match is less than ideal, but hopelessly overpowering. When facing forever, will they allow themselves to be vulnerable? Or will fear get in the way of what their hearts want? It's fitting that Max and Treat were the beginning, because like a rose at first bloom, my love for this series continues to grow. ( )

I had already been completely pulled into Treat and Max's 'will they, won't they' relationship when I read the original version a few years ago, but I am so pleased I got another chance to read their story, this time with the benefit of a more in-depth understanding of their first meeting and their relationship. I hadn't really missed it before but once I had read this version it made things connect much more easily for me.

For Treat and Max, it was definitely love at first sight, but due to their own inner issues, a miscommunication could cause them both to lose the potential love of their life. Yet fate works it's mysterious charm and weeks later when Treat visits his hometown he and Max are brought together again, but will they allow themselves to step over what is holding them both back and enjoy the happiness they could share together?

I think I love this book more the second time around, I melted as Treats lovable protective side came oozing out for the girl he had so many feelings for. I also found myself tearing up at one point in the story, so moving!

For anyone who has yet to be introduced to the Braden family, wow, they have the most beautiful family bond you could hope for. They have issues and demons to face like most families do but deep down they will always be there for each other, no matter what.

A thoroughly enjoyable, emotional, spicy romance which will have you begging for the next read! ( )