Bursting with Love

Love in Bloom, Book 8; The Bradens, Book 5

By: Melissa Foster

Narrated by: B.J. Harrison

Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's Summary

Voted Best Book Series of 2013 by Supportive Business Moms, UK.

Bursting with Love is the newest addition to The Bradens (Love in Bloom series) by New York Times & USA Today best-selling and award-winning author Melissa Foster. This contemporary romance series features alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. They're flawed, funny, passionate, and very relatable to listeners who enjoy new adult romance, contemporary romance, and women's fiction....

After having her heart broken by a country music star, Savannah Braden has sworn off men. She takes a break from her fast-paced Manhattan lifestyle for a weekend at a survivor camp to rebuild her confidence and readjust her priorities. But when she meets the handsome guide, Jack Remington, she's drawn to everything about him - from his powerful physique to his brooding stare - despite the big chip on his shoulder. Powerless to ignore the heated glances and mounting sexual tension, Savannah begins to reassess her hasty decision.

After losing his wife in a tragic accident, Jack Remington found solace in the Colorado Mountains. This solitary existence allows him to wallow in his guilt and punish himself for having made a decision that he believes cost his wife her life. He never expected to want to return to the life he once knew - but then again, he never expected to meet gorgeous, stubborn, and competitive Savannah Braden.

One passionate kiss is all it takes to crack the walls the two have built to protect themselves, and allow love to slip in.

©2014 Melissa Foster (P)2015 Melissa Foster

Critic Reviews

"The whole Love in Bloom series is pretty amazing, but Bursting with Love just blew me away. It's sweet and heartbreaking and sexy, and easily one of the best romances I've ever read." (Fic Central)

Passionate and emotional

Bursting With Love by Melissa Foster is Savannah Braden and Jack Remington’s love story and introduces us to the first of several Remington families in the Love In Bloom series. Savannah finds herself signing up for a survival weekend course to escape her current/newly ex-boyfriend. She quickly finds herself very attracted to the VERY surly/grumpy Jack Remington who just happens to be the guide for the weekend. Jack can not believe how his body has reacted to meeting Savannah. The feelings/emotions that are resurfacing in Jack are forcing him to reconnect with family after 2 long years of grieving the loss of his wife. Will his family be open to reconnecting? I read this story several years ago and loved it. I love the rugged, outdoor, former military type of man like Jack. Recently, I was able to listen to the audio version of this story and loved it all over again. BJ Harrison is the narrator and does an excellent job bringing this story to life. Absolutely recommend Bursting With Love by Melissa Foster. I received an ALC in exchange for an honest review. *****

Great chemistry

Another well-done romance from Melissa Foster! I have been slowly working my way through the Love in Bloom series and I was excited to read Savannah’s story. This book was exactly what I have come to expect from this author with a straightforward romance with enough heat to keep things very interesting. This book can definitely be read as a stand-alone but a lot of the characters featured in the earlier books play a pretty big role so reading the series in order would be ideal.

Savannah is the only daughter in the large Braden family. She seems to keep picking the wrong men so she has sworn them off for now and is escaping to a survivor wilderness retreat. Jack runs the survivor camp and notices Savannah right away. Jack has been lost for the past two years since his wife died and has a lot of work to do for himself in order to move on. Savannah may just be what he needs to come alive once again.

Savannah and Jack had a lot of chemistry. They fell for each other pretty quickly but it seemed to work in this story. There were a few things in the story that were kind of unbelievable but I just went with it since it is a fictional story. I did like how they talked about the things that they had been through and were able to support each other as they worked through their issues.

B.J. Harrison continues to do a great job in narrating this series. I decided to speed the narration up to 1.25 x speed which worked perfectly for me. I thought that he did a great job with the various character voices and I liked that he was able to add a lot of emotion to the narration. I wouldn’t hesitate to listen to more of this narrator’s work in the future.

I would recommend this book to others. I think that this was an enjoyable read with just enough heat. I can’t wait to read more of this series!

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

Great Read

Bursting with Love (The Bradens at Weston, CO #5) was a great read by Melissa Foster. Savannah Braden had her heart broken by a country music star. Due to her heartbreak she has decided to swear off men. She take a weekend away at a survivor camp to rebuild her confidence and readjust her priorities. She meets Jack Remington, the handsome guide and she finds herself drawn to him. Jack lost his wife in a tragic accident and found peace in the mountains of Canada. But this secluded life just punishes him for the decision that he believes cost his wife her life. I really loved their story and how they brought life back to each other. I can't wait to read more by the author.

Fun, Emotional and Steamy Romance!

Bursting with Love is my favorite book in these series! This captivating story was so intriguing, beautiful, and emotional. Savannah Braden is heartbroken after her failed relationship. She needs to get away from the city and reevaluate her life. On her way to a weekend survivor camp, she has an awkward meeting with a rugged, sexy, surly man who turns out to be her guide for the trip. Jack Remington loves the quiet mountain life after the tragic loss of his wife. He never expected to be so captivated by a city woman, but Savannah is the first woman to make him want more than his solitary life. They got off on the wrong foot but their fiery chemistry is impossible to ignore and they soon can't keep away from each other. The more they learn about each other the more they start breaking their rules. Savanah had given up men but she yearns to for more from this beautifully broken man. Jack left his life behind and Savannah makes him want to make amends, face his demons and be a better man. But can they make it work when their lives are so different and so far apart? I loved Savannah and Jack together! She is so strong and knows what she wants and makes Jack stronger too. Jack is broken but Savannah brings to life a passionate side he didn't know he had and they are explosive together!
I always enjoy B.J. Harrison' narration. His voice is smooth yet expressive, setting each scene beautifully, and bringing these complex characters and sizzling story to life, making this a captivating listen.

One of my favorite couples!

Bursting with Love has one of my favorite couples and is one of my favorite stories by Melissa Foster. Really loved the story of Savannah Braden and Jack Remington. Jack’s overcoming a tragic past when he and Savannah meet, and Jack decides to try a relationship with Savannah and Savannah does a great job of being there and supporting Jack. I really liked being part of their journey and especially Jack’s journey and what a great ending to this story. I listened to this as an audiobook narrated by BJ Harrison. I liked how he narrated the plane ride and landing into Colorado, it made you feel like you were part of the group. It always makes me smile when Hal comes to life through this narrator, and it is something I always look forward to. I also thought he did a great job narrating Ralph as well, it was very touching. BJ Harrison did an amazing job narrating this book. I would give this more than 5 stars if I could.

Jack & Savannah!

Savannah Braden has sworn off men. After a broken heart, she takes some time off to go to a survival camp. Jack Remington is the handsome yet grumpy guide for the excursion. His wife died in an accident several years earlier, and the burden of guilt has him hiding in the wilderness. There is something about Savannah though that has heart stirring. Once again Melissa Foster captivates me with a story of relevant issues and a building love to enjoy. Jack is a mess, and Foster compassionately takes us on his journey. Heartbreaking and so clearly painful, it lets us feel everything he is going through. Savannah is a strong woman, and she has some things she needs to work through. I enjoyed these two as they both strive to be together. Plus we get glimpses of Braden family members, from siblings to cousins as well as getting a look at the Remington family. I love the family feel, it's like coming home with each story.

BJ Harrison is the voice of the Bradens and I love his easy pace and feel. Each voice is distinguishable and he makes the narration a relaxing, pleasure to hear. I also love that he keeps his voices consistent from book to book as family comes in. He is fun to listen to.

Beautiful loving story!

Beautiful loving story!
Just when I though this series couldn't get better, I have a new favorite! I loved Savannah and Jack's story! It was sweet, sexy, steamy and loving! I loved how she could get through to Jack when no one else could and how he could finally open up his heart. You'll have to listen to this book to enjoy this wonderful story. It's a must listen! I was disappointed when it ended because I wanted more of their story. It's such a fantastic book that I listened to it in 2 days!! You also get to visit with your favorite Bradens in here too and meet Jack's family. Narration was great! Looking forward to the next book!

Filled with so much heart and emotion!

Audiobook: Narrator - B.J. Harrison

Another wonderful narration by Mr. Harrison. He is officially the voice of Love and the Bradens for me! This was a clear narration, easy to follow and understand with distinctive voices and a performance that added the much needed emotion when needed.


I really enjoyed this story and to be honest, I didn’t think I would. Going in, I had not read the blurb and I did not know this hero had a deceased wife. That’s a trope that I usually avoid because it can be tricky making me believe the hero loves the heroine as much or more than he did his wife. But Jack proved my worry was for nothing. While he definitely struggled, this author wrote his story in such a way that I was filled with all the emotions he was and loved watching him heal.

Finally getting Savannah’s story was amazing as well. To be honest, I wasn’t sure who her hero would be and I was afraid it was going to be her ex. So glad Ms. Foster gave Jack to her. She was just what he needed but he was everything she wanted as well.

This is a beautiful story that dealt with so many different issues as Jack moved out from the darkness. I really would love to see this couple again further down the road with all their children.

The stores just keep getting better

I received this audiobook free for an honest review. All of the stores in the series get an A++. The author is so incredibly talented. Each one is a stand alone, but it is nice to listen to each in order to get a feel for the dynamics of the family. Each story is so different. It is now Savannah's turn at romance. The relationship between Savannah and Jack is very heartfelt. Savannah deserves real love. The narrator did a great job with the characters and their personalities.

Heartbreaking story

It's been awhile since Melissa Foster has broken my heart, but she has managed to do it in this book. Jack's story is so heartbreaking, I had tears rolling down my face. I am so glad Savannah was his bright light in the darkness. I'm glad her sense of family made him want to reconnect with his family. And I'm really glad he and his dad had their come to Jesus conversation.

Having listened to the Remington series before listening to the Bradens, I had no idea about Jack's history. Like I said, Jack's story broke my heart. But, of course, Ms Foster gave us the "HEA" with the big family get together at the end.

Another BJ Harrison narration that guts you with the telling of the story of the accident. This is probably my favorite book by him because of the emotional toll. I can't imagine the toll it took on him to get into character and narrate this book.

Great introduction to the Remingtons

jack Remington is a tortured soul blaming himself for the death of his wife. He has blocked himself of from his family and the world in the mountains, where he does survival courses Savannah Braden is getting over another painful break up with the on/off boyfriend. The sparks fly before they have even taken off for the mountains. Over the course of the 3 day course Jack opens up to Savannah, and once he is back home to his cabin he begins to make amends with his family. This is where we meet the rest of the Remington family who are the next family series. Loved this book and the narration for the audio version was spot on again.

Strong Savannah meets her match

Savannah goes on wilderness break to get over being cheated on and ends up falling in love with broken widower Jack Remington. Jack is the leader of this break and tries his hardest to resist her as he is still grieving the death of his wife 3years previous. This is a wonderful story which is beautifully narrated and I found myself cheering both characters on as if they were in the room with me.