Melissa Foster Books in Order
Explore Melissa Foster's books in order, with quick summaries, series guides, and where-to-start tips for Love in Bloom, the Bradens, and more.
Last updated: January 13, 2026
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Publication Order
135 books
The Trouble with Flings
by Melissa Foster
2026
A no-strings plan sounds perfect, until emotions show up and ruin the script. When two people who swore it was only a fling start caring for real, they have to choose between running or taking the risk together.
Sincerely, Mr. Braden: Seth Braden
by Melissa Foster
2026
Seth Braden has a plan for everything, until the one woman who challenges him refuses to play by his rules. A modern, flirty romance built on sharp banter, family meddling, and the moment two guarded people admit they want more.
Shamelessly Mr. Charming
by Melissa Foster
2026
A contemporary romance about two people pulled together by timing, chemistry, and the one thing they didn't plan for. As feelings deepen, they have to face real-life complications and decide what love is worth.
My Whiskey Redemption: Birdie Whiskey
by Melissa Foster
2026
A steamy romance set in the Whiskey orbit, where found family matters and the past always shows up. As two people fight their own instincts, they learn that letting someone in can be the bravest move.
Love Me Wicked
by Melissa Foster
2026
A high-heat romance in a world of brotherhood and secrets. When sparks ignite between two stubborn people, they have to choose trust over fear, and decide what they're willing to fight for.
Playing Mr. Perfect / Claiming Her Heart
by Melissa Foster
2025
A two-story volume that pairs Playing Mr. Perfect with Claiming Her Heart. It's a convenient way to read two connected romances back to back, with all the chemistry, family interference, and happily-ever-afters included.
Love, Lies, and Whiskey
by Melissa Foster
2025
In the Whiskey family's world, loyalty runs deep and secrets never stay buried. When a protective hero and a guarded woman collide, love becomes a test of trust, not bravado, and the only way forward is honesty.
Irresistibly Wicked
by Melissa Foster
2025
A steamy, protective romance where found family is everything. As two people face the past closing in, their connection deepens into a choice about loyalty, healing, and a future that feels earned.
Flirting with Trouble: Wells Silver
by Melissa Foster
2025
Wells Silver loves trouble, until it starts to look like real feelings. A flirty, island-set romance where a casual setup turns serious, and Wells has to decide if he's brave enough to commit.
The Mr. Right Checklist
by Melissa Foster
2024
A contemporary romance about two people pulled together by timing, chemistry, and the one thing they didn't plan for. As feelings deepen, they have to face real-life complications and decide what love is worth.
Talk Wicked to Me
by Melissa Foster
2024
A steamy, protective romance where found family is everything. As two people face the past closing in, their connection deepens into a choice about loyalty, healing, and a future that feels earned.
Falling for Mr. Bad
by Melissa Foster
2024
A contemporary romance about two people pulled together by timing, chemistry, and the one thing they didn't plan for. As feelings deepen, they have to face real-life complications and decide what love is worth.
Enticing Her Love
by Melissa Foster
2024
Reporter Sutton Steele lands on a remote island assignment and ends up stranded with Flynn Braden. With only one bed and no easy escape, their forced proximity turns into a deep connection that neither expected.
A Taste of Whiskey
by Melissa Foster
2024
A steamy romance set in the Whiskey orbit, where found family matters and the past always shows up. As two people fight their own instincts, they learn that letting someone in can be the bravest move.
Wild Island Love
by Melissa Foster
2023
Sun, salt air, and a small coastal town make it harder to hide from the truth. As attraction turns serious, two people have to figure out whether this is a vacation fling, or the start of something real.
Rocked by Love
by Melissa Foster
2023
A steamy, emotional romance where friendship, family, and timing collide. As two people face the parts of their lives they've been avoiding, love asks them to be braver than they planned.
Hot Mess Summer
by Melissa Foster
2023
Sun, salt air, and a small coastal town make it harder to hide from the truth. As attraction turns serious, two people have to figure out whether this is a vacation fling, or the start of something real.
His Wicked Ways
by Melissa Foster
2023
A high-heat romance in a world of brotherhood and secrets. When sparks ignite between two stubborn people, they have to choose trust over fear, and decide what they're willing to fight for.
Freeing Sully
by Melissa Foster
2023
Family loyalty and hard-earned redemption drive this Whiskey-world romance. Two people who thought they were done with love are forced to start over, and the heat between them makes it impossible to stay distant.
For The Love of Whiskey
by Melissa Foster
2023
In the Whiskey family's world, loyalty runs deep and secrets never stay buried. When a protective hero and a guarded woman collide, love becomes a test of trust, not bravado, and the only way forward is honesty.
Then Came Love
by Melissa Foster
2022
A steamy, emotional romance where friendship, family, and timing collide. As two people face the parts of their lives they've been avoiding, love asks them to be braver than they planned.
The Wicked Truth
by Melissa Foster
2022
A steamy, protective romance where found family is everything. As two people face the past closing in, their connection deepens into a choice about loyalty, healing, and a future that feels earned.
The Trouble with Whiskey
by Melissa Foster
2022
A steamy romance set in the Whiskey orbit, where found family matters and the past always shows up. As two people fight their own instincts, they learn that letting someone in can be the bravest move.
Maybe We Won't
by Melissa Foster
2022
A contemporary romance about two people pulled together by timing, chemistry, and the one thing they didn't plan for. As feelings deepen, they have to face real-life complications and decide what love is worth.
Crazy, Wicked Love
by Melissa Foster
2022
A steamy, protective romance where found family is everything. As two people face the past closing in, their connection deepens into a choice about loyalty, healing, and a future that feels earned.
Caught by Love
by Melissa Foster
2022
A steamy, emotional romance where friendship, family, and timing collide. As two people face the parts of their lives they've been avoiding, love asks them to be braver than they planned.
Always Her Love
by Melissa Foster
2022
A heartfelt contemporary romance about two people who never planned on falling hard. Family pressure and old baggage keep them at arm's length, until they realize the real risk is walking away from what feels right.
The Wicked Aftermath
by Melissa Foster
2021
A high-heat romance in a world of brotherhood and secrets. When sparks ignite between two stubborn people, they have to choose trust over fear, and decide what they're willing to fight for.
Sweet, Sexy Heart
by Melissa Foster
2021
In a world of loud families and long memories, a guarded hero and a determined heroine are thrown together. Their chemistry is easy, the trust is not, and both have to decide what they're willing to change.
Running on Diesel
by Melissa Foster
2021
Family loyalty and hard-earned redemption drive this Whiskey-world romance. Two people who thought they were done with love are forced to start over, and the heat between them makes it impossible to stay distant.
My True Love
by Melissa Foster
2021
In a world of loud families and long memories, a guarded hero and a determined heroine are thrown together. Their chemistry is easy, the trust is not, and both have to decide what they're willing to change.
Maybe We Will
by Melissa Foster
2021
A contemporary romance about two people pulled together by timing, chemistry, and the one thing they didn't plan for. As feelings deepen, they have to face real-life complications and decide what love is worth.
Maybe We Should
by Melissa Foster
2021
A contemporary romance about two people pulled together by timing, chemistry, and the one thing they didn't plan for. As feelings deepen, they have to face real-life complications and decide what love is worth.
Hot for Love
by Melissa Foster
2021
A steamy, emotional romance where friendship, family, and timing collide. As two people face the parts of their lives they've been avoiding, love asks them to be braver than they planned.
The Gritty Truth
by Melissa Foster
2020
Recovering addict Quincy Gritt wants a quiet life, until one impulsive charity-auction date changes his plans. As he and the woman who refuses to be dismissed grow closer, Quincy must confront his demons and choose hope.
Tempted by Love
by Melissa Foster
2020
A steamy, emotional romance where friendship, family, and timing collide. As two people face the parts of their lives they've been avoiding, love asks them to be braver than they planned.
She Loves Me
by Melissa Foster
2020
A steamy, emotional romance where friendship, family, and timing collide. As two people face the parts of their lives they've been avoiding, love asks them to be braver than they planned.
Searching for Love
by Melissa Foster
2020
A steamy, emotional romance where friendship, family, and timing collide. As two people face the parts of their lives they've been avoiding, love asks them to be braver than they planned.
Making You Mine
by Melissa Foster
2020
A contemporary romance about two people pulled together by timing, chemistry, and the one thing they didn't plan for. As feelings deepen, they have to face real-life complications and decide what love is worth.
In for a Penny
by Melissa Foster
2020
A wedding celebration turns into the start of a new romance when Penny Wilson meets Scott Beckley. Surrounded by the Whiskey and Dark Knights crowd, they discover that love can be messy, fast, and exactly what they need.
Bayside Fantasies
by Melissa Foster
2020
In a seaside setting where everyone knows the backstory, a new romance forces two people to face old choices. Their chemistry is instant, but building trust takes time, and a real decision about home.
A Little Bit Wicked
by Melissa Foster
2020
In the Dark Knights orbit, danger looks different than it seems. A tough, loyal hero and a woman who refuses to be rescued clash, then team up, and love becomes the one risk neither can avoid.
Wild, Crazy Hearts
by Melissa Foster
2019
In a world of loud families and long memories, a guarded hero and a determined heroine are thrown together. Their chemistry is easy, the trust is not, and both have to decide what they're willing to change.
Trails of Love
by Melissa Foster
2019
A steamy, emotional romance where friendship, family, and timing collide. As two people face the parts of their lives they've been avoiding, love asks them to be braver than they planned.
This Is Love
by Melissa Foster
2019
A steamy, emotional romance where friendship, family, and timing collide. As two people face the parts of their lives they've been avoiding, love asks them to be braver than they planned.
Taming My Whiskey
by Melissa Foster
2019
Dixie Whiskey has always lived by her own rules, until a man who sees through her defenses challenges everything. Their chemistry is hot, but the real battle is learning how to trust when the past still hurts.
Seaside Serenade
by Melissa Foster
2019
Sun, salt air, and a small coastal town make it harder to hide from the truth. As attraction turns serious, two people have to figure out whether this is a vacation fling, or the start of something real.
Mad about Moon
by Melissa Foster
2019
Single mom Josie Beckley is running out of options when help comes from an unexpected place. With family ties and old wounds in the mix, a slow-building romance offers her a chance at safety, and real love.
Call Her Mine
by Melissa Foster
2019
In a world of loud families and long memories, a guarded hero and a determined heroine are thrown together. Their chemistry is easy, the trust is not, and both have to decide what they're willing to change.
Bayside Romance
by Melissa Foster
2019
Sun, salt air, and a small coastal town make it harder to hide from the truth. As attraction turns serious, two people have to figure out whether this is a vacation fling, or the start of something real.
Bayside Escape
by Melissa Foster
2019
A coastal romance set in a tight-knit beach community, where summer traditions and long-time friendships set the stage. When two people who have been circling each other finally give in, they have to decide what happens after the season ends.
Wicked Whiskey Love
by Melissa Foster
2018
Bones Whiskey has a rough reputation and a softer heart than he lets on. When Sarah needs help escaping a dangerous situation, he steps in, and their connection becomes a test of trust, healing, and fierce devotion.
Lovers at Heart, Reimagined
by Melissa Foster
2018
An updated take on the original Lovers at Heart romance, revisiting Treat Braden and Max Armstrong with refreshed scenes and expanded moments. It's a chance to relive the story with deeper character beats and extra heart.
Love Like Ours
by Melissa Foster
2018
A heartfelt contemporary romance about two people who never planned on falling hard. Family pressure and old baggage keep them at arm's length, until they realize the real risk is walking away from what feels right.
Love at Last
by Melissa Foster
2018
A heartfelt contemporary romance about two people who never planned on falling hard. Family pressure and old baggage keep them at arm's length, until they realize the real risk is walking away from what feels right.
Finding My Girl / Loving Talia
by Melissa Foster
2018
Two connected romances in one volume, pairing Finding My Girl and Loving Talia for a back-to-back binge. Expect strong emotions, family cameos, and two couples who have to fight for trust to get their happily-ever-afters.
Embracing Her Heart
by Melissa Foster
2018
In a world of loud families and long memories, a guarded hero and a determined heroine are thrown together. Their chemistry is easy, the trust is not, and both have to decide what they're willing to change.
Driving Whiskey Wild
by Melissa Foster
2018
Bullet Whiskey is the guy everyone counts on, until the one woman he wants makes him lose control. As desire turns into something real, Bullet must face his past and decide if he's ready for a future that isn't on his terms.
Brett
by Melissa Foster
2018
Brett keeps his feelings locked down, until the woman who challenges him needs help. As attraction turns serious, he has to choose between staying in control and letting love change his life.
Bayside Passions
by Melissa Foster
2018
Sun, salt air, and a small coastal town make it harder to hide from the truth. As attraction turns serious, two people have to figure out whether this is a vacation fling, or the start of something real.
Bayside Heat
by Melissa Foster
2018
In a seaside setting where everyone knows the backstory, a new romance forces two people to face old choices. Their chemistry is instant, but building trust takes time, and a real decision about home.
Anything For Love
by Melissa Foster
2018
A steamy, emotional romance where friendship, family, and timing collide. As two people face the parts of their lives they've been avoiding, love asks them to be braver than they planned.
A Very Braden Christmas
by Melissa Foster
2018
A holiday novella packed with Braden family warmth, humor, and heart. As Christmas brings everyone together, a little chaos and a lot of love remind them why family traditions matter.
Whisper of Love
by Melissa Foster
2017
In a world of loud families and long memories, a guarded hero and a determined heroine are thrown together. Their chemistry is easy, the trust is not, and both have to decide what they're willing to change.
Truly, Madly, Whiskey
by Melissa Foster
2017
Bear Whiskey never expected his childhood friend Crystal Moon to walk back into his life. Old feelings, new temptations, and family loyalty collide, and Bear has to prove he can be the man Crystal deserves.
Thrill of Love
by Melissa Foster
2017
A steamy, emotional romance where friendship, family, and timing collide. As two people face the parts of their lives they've been avoiding, love asks them to be braver than they planned.
The Real Thing
by Melissa Foster
2017
A polished, high-stakes romance where chemistry collides with ambition. When two people who are used to getting their way fall for each other, they have to decide what matters more, control or a real connection.
Swept Into Love
by Melissa Foster
2017
Widow Sally Tuft is focused on rebuilding, not dating, until Gage Ryder shows up and makes her feel seen again. Their connection is tender and intense, but both must face what they're afraid to hope for.
Story of Love
by Melissa Foster
2017
A heartfelt contemporary romance about two people who never planned on falling hard. Family pressure and old baggage keep them at arm's length, until they realize the real risk is walking away from what feels right.
Rescued by Love
by Melissa Foster
2017
Adventurous Addison Dahl wants one unforgettable escape, until Jake Ryder turns it into something deeper. On a Greek island far from their routines, they must decide if a whirlwind romance can become a real life.
Only for You
by Melissa Foster
2017
A modern romance about attraction that refuses to stay casual. As two people navigate family pressure and their own fears, they discover that the safest choice might be risking everything for love.
Carson
by Melissa Foster
2017
Carson doesn't do complicated, until one unexpected connection makes it impossible to keep things casual. With outside pressure and old baggage in the way, he has to fight for a relationship that feels real.
Bayside Desires
by Melissa Foster
2017
Desiree Cleary needs a place to land after her life implodes, and Bayside gives her a second chance, plus a loyal dog. Her new neighbor, Rick Savage, is tempting, but trust comes with complications.
Tru Blue
by Melissa Foster
2016
Truman 'Tru Blue' Gritt is trying to keep his troubled family together after prison and loss. When a woman who sees the good in him gets close, Tru must choose between shutting down and finally letting love in.
Touched by Love
by Melissa Foster
2016
A steamy, emotional romance where friendship, family, and timing collide. As two people face the parts of their lives they've been avoiding, love asks them to be braver than they planned.
Tempting Tristan
by Melissa Foster
2016
In a seaside setting where everyone knows the backstory, a new romance forces two people to face old choices. Their chemistry is instant, but building trust takes time, and a real decision about home.
Surrender My Love
by Melissa Foster
2016
A heartfelt contemporary romance about two people who never planned on falling hard. Family pressure and old baggage keep them at arm's length, until they realize the real risk is walking away from what feels right.
Seaside Whispers
by Melissa Foster
2016
In a seaside setting where everyone knows the backstory, a new romance forces two people to face old choices. Their chemistry is instant, but building trust takes time, and a real decision about home.
Seaside Lovers
by Melissa Foster
2016
Sun, salt air, and a small coastal town make it harder to hide from the truth. As attraction turns serious, two people have to figure out whether this is a vacation fling, or the start of something real.
Seaside Embrace
by Melissa Foster
2016
A coastal romance set in a tight-knit beach community, where summer traditions and long-time friendships set the stage. When two people who have been circling each other finally give in, they have to decide what happens after the season ends.
River of Love
by Melissa Foster
2016
A steamy, emotional romance where friendship, family, and timing collide. As two people face the parts of their lives they've been avoiding, love asks them to be braver than they planned.
Mick
by Melissa Foster
2016
Mick keeps his feelings locked down, until the woman who challenges him needs help. As attraction turns serious, he has to choose between staying in control and letting love change his life.
Love in Bloom Series Reading Order and Checklist
by Melissa Foster
2016
A reader-friendly guide to this connected romance world, designed to help you follow the series links and choose what to read next. It includes reading order help and quick notes that keep the universe easy to navigate.
Love in Bloom Adult Coloring Book
by Melissa Foster
2016
A relaxing adult coloring book inspired by this romance universe. It offers love-themed illustrations and patterns, making it a fun companion for fans who want a creative break between stories.
Dylan
by Melissa Foster
2016
Dylan doesn't do complicated, until one unexpected connection makes it impossible to keep things casual. With outside pressure and old baggage in the way, he has to fight for a relationship that feels real.
Crushing on Love
by Melissa Foster
2016
In a world of loud families and long memories, a guarded hero and a determined heroine are thrown together. Their chemistry is easy, the trust is not, and both have to decide what they're willing to change.
Claimed by Love
by Melissa Foster
2016
Gabriella Liakos has a plan for her life, until a powerful man shows up with an offer she can't ignore. Set on a Greek island, this romance pits ambition and desire against the need for trust and respect.
Chased by Love
by Melissa Foster
2016
Actress Trish Ryder is used to the spotlight, rock star Boone Stryker is used to trouble, and neither expected to fall this hard. When fame and fear collide, they have to fight for a love that feels real.
Seized By Love
by Melissa Foster
2015
Blue Ryder doesn't do complications, until he meets Lizzie Barber and can't walk away. Their chemistry is immediate, but trust is harder, and Blue has to decide if he's willing to risk his heart for the real thing.
Seaside Secrets
by Melissa Foster
2015
Sun, salt air, and a small coastal town make it harder to hide from the truth. As attraction turns serious, two people have to figure out whether this is a vacation fling, or the start of something real.
Seaside Nights
by Melissa Foster
2015
In a seaside setting where everyone knows the backstory, a new romance forces two people to face old choices. Their chemistry is instant, but building trust takes time, and a real decision about home.
Promise My Love
by Melissa Foster
2015
A heartfelt wedding-focused romance that revisits a beloved couple as they take the next step. Family, friends, and a few last-minute complications turn the celebration into a reminder of why they chose each other.
Our New Love
by Melissa Foster
2015
A couple trying to build something real is tested by change and uncertainty. As they face new challenges together, they learn that love isn't about perfect timing, it's about choosing each other again and again.
Love in Bloom Series Guide (Color)
by Melissa Foster
2015
An illustrated guide to the Love in Bloom universe, with series connections, reading order help, and quick notes to steer you to your next book. This edition presents the charts and artwork in full color.
Love in Bloom Series Guide (Black and White)
by Melissa Foster
2015
A practical guide to the Love in Bloom universe, with reading order help, series connections, and quick notes on characters and couples. This edition is the same content in a black-and-white format.
Logan
by Melissa Foster
2015
Logan keeps his feelings locked down, until the woman who challenges him needs help. As attraction turns serious, he has to choose between staying in control and letting love change his life.
Jackson
by Melissa Foster
2015
Jackson thought he knew what he wanted, until a woman pushes past his defenses. Their chemistry is instant, but trust takes work, and both have to decide if they're ready for more.
Hunky Heroes of the Love in Bloom Series
by Melissa Foster
2015
A companion collection featuring fan-favorite heroes from the Love in Bloom world. It adds bonus moments and extra scenes that let you revisit the couples and their happily-ever-afters from a new angle.
Heath
by Melissa Foster
2015
Heath doesn't do complicated, until one unexpected connection makes it impossible to keep things casual. With outside pressure and old baggage in the way, he has to fight for a relationship that feels real.
Healed by Love
by Melissa Foster
2015
Two people carrying past pain find unexpected comfort in each other. As they learn to trust again, they discover that healing isn't instant, but love can be the start of a real new beginning.
Dreaming of Love
by Melissa Foster
2015
Emily Braden heads to Tuscany hoping a change of scenery will quiet her restless heart. She collides with demolitionist Dae Bray, and when his job threatens what she wants to preserve, their romance becomes a battle of values and desire.
Discovering Delilah
by Melissa Foster
2015
Delilah has always kept parts of herself private, until one brave choice changes everything. In a tight-knit coastal town, new love pushes her to come out of her comfort zone and claim the life she actually wants.
Daring Her Love
by Melissa Foster
2015
She knows what she wants, and he's not sure he's ready for it. When attraction turns into something deeper, they have to face fear, timing, and family pressure before love can stick.
Crashing Into Love
by Melissa Foster
2015
A whirlwind connection turns complicated when real life shows up. Between family loyalties, old mistakes, and the fear of getting it wrong, they must decide whether to take a chance on a love that feels inevitable.
Cooper
by Melissa Foster
2015
Cooper thought he knew what he wanted, until a woman pushes past his defenses. Their chemistry is instant, but trust takes work, and both have to decide if they're ready for more.
Catching Cassidy
by Melissa Foster
2015
Grieving the sudden loss of his parents, Wyatt Armstrong heads to his family's Harborside summer home with his best friend, Cassidy Lowell. Their long friendship turns dangerously complicated when attraction and need collide.
Cape Cod Promises
by Melissa Foster
2015
In this Bella Andre collaboration, a Cape Cod escape turns into something with real stakes. As attraction deepens into trust, they must decide whether the promises they're making can survive once real life resumes.
Cape Cod Kisses
by Melissa Foster
2015
A coastal romance co-written with Bella Andre, set against easy Cape Cod summer vibes. When a fresh start turns into unexpected chemistry, two people learn that love can find you even when you were only passing through.
Taken by Love
by Melissa Foster
2014
A guarded hero and a woman with her own plans are pulled together by family ties and undeniable chemistry. As old wounds surface, they have to decide whether trust is worth the risk of getting hurt again.
Stroke of Love
by Melissa Foster
2014
Their chemistry is instant, but trust is harder. As past mistakes and outside pressure threaten to pull them apart, they must decide whether to take the kind of leap that changes everything.
Slope of Love
by Melissa Foster
2014
A fresh start turns into a temptation neither expected. With baggage from the past and pressure from the present, they must decide if they're willing to risk their hearts for a future together.
Seaside Sunsets
by Melissa Foster
2014
Two people looking for a fresh start find more than they expected in a beach town that remembers everything. As their connection deepens, they must face the choices that brought them here, and the ones that could change their lives.
Seaside Hearts
by Melissa Foster
2014
A summer on the Cape is supposed to be simple, until a spark turns into something that feels permanent. With friends watching and the past whispering in the background, they have to choose if this is more than a seasonal fling.
Seaside Dreams
by Melissa Foster
2014
Bella returns to the Seaside Cottages in Wellfleet hoping for a quiet summer, and runs into the man who still gets under her skin. Sun-soaked days and old feelings force her to decide what she really wants.
Romancing My Love
by Melissa Foster
2014
A romance built on attraction, family noise, and the fear of being vulnerable. When two people who have been burned before finally take a chance, they learn that love requires honesty, not perfection.
Read, Write, Love
by Melissa Foster
2014
A romance where ambition meets vulnerability. When two people who are focused on their own goals are thrown together, they discover that the hardest story to write is the one where they let love in.
Hearts at Play
by Melissa Foster
2014
Single mom Brianna Heart has a twelve-year plan to keep life calm until her daughter is grown. Then a tempting distraction shows up and challenges every rule she's made, forcing Brianna to decide what she deserves right now.
Game of Love
by Melissa Foster
2014
A playful connection turns serious when real feelings hit. Between proud defenses and the pressure of family ties, they have to learn how to communicate before love slips through their fingers.
Flirting with Love
by Melissa Foster
2014
What starts as easy flirting becomes impossible to ignore. With family expectations and personal baggage closing in, they have to decide whether to keep things safe, or fight for something real.
Flames of Love
by Melissa Foster
2014
A fierce attraction burns hotter than either of them planned. When life gets complicated and old fears resurface, they have to choose whether to run from the heat, or build something that lasts.
Fated for Love
by Melissa Foster
2014
They never expected one risky choice to change everything. When desire turns into something deeper, they must face the past head-on and figure out if the future they want is possible together.
Where Petals Fall
by Melissa Foster
2013
Junie is a determined mother trying to keep her world steady, until unsettling truths about her husband and his family's past come to light. As suspense builds around the people she trusted, Junie has to protect what matters most.
Traces of Kara
by Melissa Foster
2013
Kara is trying to outrun the shadows of her past when a new threat pulls her back into danger. With trust hard to come by, she must rely on an unexpected ally to uncover the truth and survive it.
Sisters in White
by Melissa Foster
2013
With wedding plans and family emotions running high, she discovers that the biggest leap isn't walking down the aisle, it's letting someone truly in. Love arrives with complications, and a chance to rewrite her future.
Sisters in Love
by Melissa Foster
2013
Three sisters lean on each other as one of them faces a life change she didn't plan for. Love shows up in unexpected ways, but it will take honesty, and a little courage, to claim a happy ending.
Sisters in Bloom
by Melissa Foster
2013
A sister's new beginning becomes another sister's turning point. As old patterns and family expectations collide, a surprising romance forces her to choose what she wants, not what everyone else expects.
Sea of Love
by Melissa Foster
2013
A chance connection turns into a deeper pull neither of them expected. With family ties and lingering baggage complicating every step, they must choose between the safety of the familiar and the risk of real love.
Lovers at Heart
by Melissa Foster
2013
Treat Braden thinks he can keep his past buried, until Max Armstrong shows up and refuses to be pushed away. Their attraction is instant, but a secret from Treat's life could destroy the one relationship he finally wants to keep.
Have No Shame
by Melissa Foster
2013
A sweeping historical romance about forbidden love and the secrets that can ruin lives. When two people from different worlds fall for each other, they must choose between safety, duty, and the future they want.
Friendship on Fire
by Melissa Foster
2013
Two longtime friends keep telling themselves the sparks are only temporary. When family pressure and real-life responsibilities close in, they have to decide if they're brave enough to risk the friendship for something lasting.
Destined for Love
by Melissa Foster
2013
Rex Braden has always done the responsible thing, until Jade Johnson makes him want more. Family expectations and old hurts keep getting in the way, and Rex must decide whether he's willing to risk everything for love.
Bursting with Love
by Melissa Foster
2013
When attraction hits fast, they try to keep it simple, until real feelings make that impossible. Between family expectations and personal fears, both have to decide whether love is worth the mess it brings.
Come Back to Me
by Melissa Foster
2011
A second-chance romance about a woman rebuilding her life and the man she never truly let go of. Old secrets and hard truths force them to decide whether love is worth starting over.
Chasing Amanda
by Melissa Foster
2011
Amanda has spent years running from a dangerous past. When a man determined to protect her gets too close, the line between rescue and betrayal blurs, and staying alive means trusting someone she barely knows.
Megan's Way
by Melissa Foster
2009
After a stage-four cancer diagnosis, Megan chooses to live loudly instead of hiding from fear. A new romance and a touch of the paranormal push her to believe in hope, even when the odds say not to.
Where should I start?
If you want to start at the beginning of Love in Bloom: Lovers at Heart → Destined for Love → Friendship on Fire
If you want beach-town friendship vibes: Seaside Dreams → Seaside Hearts → Seaside Sunsets
If you like protective heroes and biker-family energy: A Little Bit Wicked → Crazy, Wicked Love → The Wicked Truth
If you want redemption and found family: Tru Blue → Truly, Madly, Whiskey → Driving Whiskey Wild
If you prefer suspense and heavier themes: Chasing Amanda → Traces of Kara → Where Petals Fall
Author bio
Melissa Foster grew up in Maryland, and she still calls the state home today. Long before her name was tied to a sprawling set of interconnected romances, she was a busy mom with a notebook habit, collecting ideas whenever life gave her a quiet second. She also has a long-running connection to art, she has created and donated painted murals for children.
She’s often described as a mother of six, and that real-life family chaos shows up in her fiction as big, close-knit circles of siblings, cousins, and found family. Her heroines tend to be capable and stubborn in the best way, and her heroes are often the type who look tough on the outside but show up when it counts. Even when the books are steamy, the emotional core stays pretty grounded.
Before publishing novels, Foster worked in fields outside publishing, including human resources, career consulting, and real estate. She’s talked about writing notes for more than a decade, then deciding to finally give those ideas a real shot once her youngest child went off to kindergarten. That mix of everyday life and big feelings has been part of her voice ever since.
That was the pivot.
Her early work includes stories that lean into emotion and suspense, like Megan's Way and Chasing Amanda, alongside a historical novel, Have No Shame. But many readers meet her through Love in Bloom, the larger contemporary romance collection that holds series like the Bradens, the Remingtons, the Ryders, and the Seaside Summers in one shared world, with plenty of crossovers along the way.
Family stays at the center.
If you like romances that feel like hanging out with a whole neighborhood, her books are built for that. A title like Lovers at Heart sets the tone: strong attraction, real baggage, and a couple who has to decide what honesty costs. Later entries like Seaside Dreams, Bayside Desires, and Truly, Madly, Whiskey lean into close friendships, summer traditions, and the kind of loyalty that can be both comforting and complicated.
Part of the fun is how often the setting becomes its own character. Foster moves readers from mountain towns and lakeside communities to Cape Cod summers, island escapes, and coastal hangouts where everybody knows everybody else’s business. There’s often a family business or a local landmark at the center, a resort, a ranch, a bar, a marina, a bookstore, and the social orbit that forms around it.
She writes her series so you can jump in almost anywhere, then follow the family web as far as you want, one couple at a time. Weddings, holidays, and big family gatherings pop up as touchpoints, giving the books that lived-in feel without requiring you to read every title in strict order.
Outside of fiction, she’s put energy into community and mentorship projects. She founded the World Literary Cafe and has created initiatives aimed at encouraging writers, including programs like Fostering Success and The Women's Nest. She has also written pieces for outlets such as Huffington Post and Calgary's Child Magazine, and she’s donated painted murals dedicated to children, including pieces placed in hospitals around Washington, D.C. She has appeared on major bestseller lists, but the day-to-day feel of her stories is what stands out: people falling in love, getting honest, and choosing each other on purpose. Today she continues writing from Maryland, staying connected with readers through newsletters and online communities, and making it easy to find a starting point with series guides and reading order help.
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