Fated for Love

Love in Bloom: The Bradens

By: Melissa Foster

Narrated by: B.J. Harrison

Length: 10 hrs

Publisher's summary

Librarian Callie Barnes has visions of reading and relaxing - and maybe having a few too many drinks on her girls' weekend away. Her hopes are crushed when her friends pull into a dude ranch instead of a spa, and she refuses to say longer than one night. That is...until she realizes the ranch is owned by sinfully sexy, and dangerously rugged, Wes Braden - the subject of her late-night fantasies.

Fearless rancher Wes Braden thinks he's the luckiest guy on the planet when the sweet, sexy librarian from his hometown shows up at his ranch. Their connection is white-hot, making it impossible for either to ignore their carnal desires. Wes is more than willing to convert sweet Callie from chick lit to a world of erotic romance, but Callie ties sex to love, and Wes avoids commitment like the plague.

Callie is thrust into physically demanding activities that ignite her deepest fears. Luckily, Wes is as tender as he is strong, and he's there every step of the way to help her find her inner strength. With Callie's influence, Wes might even discover that he's been nursing a few fears of his own. Passion pulls Callie and Wes from their safe, comfortable lives into each other's arms, and they're about to find out just how alike they really are.

©2014 Melissa Foster (P)2015 Melissa Foster

A case of opposites attract

If you could sum up Fated for Love in three words, what would they be?

Lust, Fear, Attraction

What other book might you compare Fated for Love to and why?

I would compare this to Jack and Savannah's book. In both instances, the personalities were a case of opposites attract.

What does B.J. Harrison bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I think that B.J.'s voice helps convey the emotion in the stories in a way beyond what I see when I read them (without audio).

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Attraction meets fear - overcoming and coming together

Any additional comments?

I've said it before but I love the opportunity to listen to books that I have read in print previously. It give me an opportunity to remember and gather new perspective.

A wonderful mashup of friendship and love!

I think this is my favorite Love in Bloom book so far! Melissa Foster wrote characters whose innocence matched experience and friendship equaled the best kind of love imaginable. Callie and Wes were perfect together. He was so protective of her and yet tried so hard to try things she was afraid of. I loved the ranch setting and that a lot of the story took place outdoors. Wes' relationship with his dog, Sweets, was just the right touch to make him and this book 5 Stars as far as I'm concerned.
The narration by B.J. Harrison was superb as always. He's so easy to listen to.
I was given a complimentary copy of this audio book.

HOLY HOT COWBOY ALERT

Would you consider the audio edition of Fated for Love to be better than the print version?

Love reading, but absolutely enjoy listening to books while working! Get the best of both worlds!!

What did you like best about this story?

Melissa Foster is an absolute brilliant writer. She writes the most amazing love stories that are down to earth...True enough you can actually picture or visualize the scene! Love the awkward librarian who isn't so sure who becomes friends with hot very loud out spoken cowboy. Brings her out of her shell and he isn't afraid to call her on it! Cute little love story~~

Wes & Callie

Callie is in a rut. She goes to work as a librarian, goes home, dinner, bed and repeats every day. Her friends take her away for a quick vacation, not telling her where she is going and takes her completely out of her comfort zone! At a dude ranch, she is bound to face many things she is not used to. Including the handsome Wes Braden. She sees him once a week in the library, giving him books to read. Wildly attracted to him, it's nothing like seeing him in his element. What she doesn't know is he goes to the library to see her! Will Wes be able to win her over, facing her fears and living life with her heart? What a fun listen! There is fantastic friendships and a slow burn love that had my heart. And the dog!!! The dog steals the show! Melissa Foster has me wanting to stop in Trusty to meet these people and hang out. Loving this branch of the Braden family!

BJ Harrison continues his fantastic narration of the series. I have come to know him as the Bradens and look forward to his easy pace and wonderful voices.

Great Book

Fated for Love (The Bradens at Trusty #2) by Melissa Foster was a great read. Callie is a librarian who goes on a girls weekend with her girlfriends. Little did she know she wasn't going where she thought she was. She didn't expect to see Wes Braden there and fall for him. I listened to an audiobook of this and loved listening to Callie and Wes' story. I can't wait to read more by Melissa Foster.

Another Awsome book!

What made the experience of listening to Fated for Love the most enjoyable?

Melissa can write an amazing love story with BJ doing the narrating that makes this a Win Win!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Fated for Love?

The way Wes was with Callie while horse back riding.

Have you listened to any of B.J. Harrison’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes I have listened to BJ many times. He is a amazing and a joy to listen too.

Any additional comments?

I love this series, it is such a feel good and up lifting series, I just cant get enough.

Sometimes too easy can be nice.

Sweet and sappy but satisfying. If you're looking for angst or a struggle, maybe even conflict, this isn't the book for you, but if you want a sweet story with an HEA you will be satisfied and happy that you took the time to listen. As always, Melissa Foster tells a story with passion.

Sexy, sweet romance

Fated For Love is the second book in the Bradens at Trusty, CO series. It can definitely be read as a standalone. I fell in love with the first book in the series partly because of the awesome small town feel of Trusty, Colorado and I wasn’t sure if I would like this second book a bit less because it takes place outside of the town. But that was not the case at all! I loved Wes and Callie’s story!

Callie, a quiet, very unathletic librarian is ‘tricked’ into a weekend at a Dude ranch. But things are looking up when their trip is supervised by her secret crush, Wes Braden.

I listened to this story on audiobook on my commute this week and smiled all through the traffic! I can’t wait to listen to more books in this series.
-4.5 Stars!-

Sweet & Sexy Romance!

I read this book a few years ago and just recently listened to it on Audiobook. I loved it when I read it but BJ Harrison brings all the characters to life in wonderful and wickedly sexy ways. He's an awesome narrator!
I love this story line and how everything happens and even the pace it happens. It was just right for Wes & Callie!!!
Wes Braden is the hero of this story or maybe I should say the prince (you'll see why). He is tall, dark and handsome and sexy as the day is long. He just oozes genuine charm and is a really nice guy. I personally adore him!! And Callie, well I just love her too! She is just the sweetest until she is alone with Wes and then she becomes a little sex kitten. I love that contrast about her . She has an amazing group of friends who constantly had me laughing out loud. But let's not forget about Sweets! Love that puppy!! And of course, Wes's family is the best! Which if you've read MF's books about the Bradens, you already know!

Another Braden falls

I'm running out of things to say about how great Melissa Foster and BJ Harrison are at writing and reading... Every story she writes is outstanding and BJ makes it so much better with his voice. Fated for Love is Wes Braden's story and he falls for the hot new young Librarian Callie Barnes. She is quiet and keeps to herself. Her friends plan a getaway for her and they don't tell her where they are going. She gets the surprise of her life when she see where they take her. Her and Wes make the most adorable couple and I truly love how Melissa writes them and how BJ narrates them. Keep up the great work. I love having something to listen to while sitting in traffic and Fated for Love definitely delivered. I look forward to listening to many many more. If you haven't listen to any other audio books read by BJ Harrison you should start now. I love listening to him and I forgot how much I loved The Braden's.