The Bradens at Peaceful Harbor, MD Books in Order
Part ofMelissa Foster Books in OrderBrowse The Bradens at Peaceful Harbor, MD books in order by Melissa Foster, with summaries, reading order tips, series background, and the best place to begin.
Last updated: January 13, 2026
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Publication Order
7 books
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Series background & context
The Bradens at Peaceful Harbor, MD brings Melissa Foster’s big-family romance energy to the coast. Peaceful Harbor is a small seaside community where everybody knows the local families, the gossip travels fast, and the people you love can also be the people who drive you crazy.
This branch follows another set of Braden relatives, with each book centered on a different couple and a guaranteed happily-ever-after. The stories balance high chemistry with a lot of emotional caretaking, characters helping siblings through rough patches, showing up for friends, and refusing to let anyone hide behind work or sarcasm.
Coastal life shapes the mood. There’s a sense of space to breathe, but also nowhere to run from your choices, because you’ll bump into the same people at the marina, the shops, and family gatherings. The setting is perfect for second-chance romances, reluctant commitment, and the moment when a guarded character finally admits what they want.
Peaceful Harbor also sits in the wider Love in Bloom universe, so readers will spot crossovers and familiar names. Those connections add depth, but each book is written to be satisfying on its own.
Expect a lot of heart and a lot of heat.
If you’re reading the larger world, this series works well after you’ve met the Bradens elsewhere, but it’s also an easy place to jump in if you want coastal, family-driven contemporary romance.
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