Daring Her Love

A Braden Novella

By: Melissa Foster

Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Aiden Snow

Race-car driver Eric James will stop at nothing to make Kat Martin his. This fun, sexy standalone novella features Kat Martin, Brianna Heart’s best friend from Hearts at Play (The Bradens at Weston), and race-car driver Eric James, a lifelong friend of the Bradens. You do not need to listen ti Brianna’s story, or any other Braden book, to enjoy this one.

Kat Martin knows what she wants in a man—someone stable, adoring, and definitely not the type of guy who treats sex like a pit stop. After all, she’s built her life on making all the right choices. That is, until she meets seductively enticing Eric James, and suddenly wrong has never felt so right.

When it comes to his career, race-car driver Eric James is intense, obsessive, and passionate, and when it comes to sex, there’s only one kind: daring, unbridled, and no strings attached.

One stormy night, a delayed flight and the dangerous allure of the unknown lead Kat to throw caution to the wind, and she indulges in a rendezvous that she vows to immediately forget. But the secret tryst stirs something more in Eric, and he has other plans.

**This book was previously published by 1001 Dark Nights with the same title and a different cover.**

Discover the magic of New York Times bestseller Melissa Foster's writing and see why millions of listeners have fallen in love with the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection. Love in Bloom novels are written to stand alone or may be enjoyed as part of the larger series, so dive right in. Checklists and family trees can be downloaded from Melissa’s website.

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A joy to listen too!

I had the pleasure of listening to this one and it is soooo good! I absolutely adore both Eric and Kat!!! Andi is the perfect Kat and Aiden is incredible as Eric! I always love these narrators! They bring these characters to life so that it’s like listening to a short movie! So entertaining!
It was supposed to be just an airport fling, but their sexy meet cute turns into so much more. Little did the know they were headed to the exact same place! To see the exact same people! This is a short but very sweet, sexy, and romantic love story. I loved every second!! Always fun to get some Braden’s in the story too!!

4.5 Stars!!

𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 is a novella that fits into the world of the Bradens by Melissa Foster, featuring a fiery airport hookup for Kat and Eric that leads to more than they ever expected! What a fun visit to Weston, Colorado with some of my favorite Bradens that make amazing friends! I fell in love with this couple immediately, charmed by their connection, the underlying emotions, scorching hot chemistry, swoon-worthy romance, and a sweet twist! I just wish the end wasn’t so abrupt! I needed an epilogue so badly!🥰 If you haven’t read Melissa Foster, this is a classic example of her must-read stories! Take the plunge!

The audio narrated by Andi Arndt & Aiden Snow was top notch, as expected with those two heavy hitters at the helm! They easily navigated the chemistry, emotion, and the classic Braden found family vibes to create a listening experience that I could have continued for hours more very happily!! This is a massive fictional world, but you can enjoy it, no matter where you dip in!
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Daring Her Love: A Braden Novella

Lucky for me, this is a Melissa Foster story that I had yet to “go back to” when I discovered her word wizardry what seems like a million years ago! This new and improved version still tells the same story, but I term it “improved” because the audiobook is in dual-style narration by two extremely talented narrators, Andi Arndt & Aiden Snow! #swoon

This was a pretty quick sexy read. From one-night stand to “more” happens in about 4 hours of listening time so things progress rather quick. It’s hard to get “deep and meaningful” in this amount of time but somehow Melissa managed just fine with Kat & Eric!

🎙️Andi & Aiden are such talented narrators that I honestly didn’t even realize the hours had passed before it was the end. They captured this sexy, sexually driven story perfectly!

Loved revisiting them!

I loved meeting Kat and Eric when their book first came out and it was lovely revisiting their story in the voices of Andi Arndt and Aiden Snow. Kat is Brianna's (from Hearts at Play) best friend and she finds her HEA in this novella. 

Kat's done playing games. She's done with Mr Right Nows and ready for Mr Right. But a delayed flight and an encounter at an airport bar leads to a scorching night with Eric James, a passionate but no strings attached kind of guy. He lives his life on the fast track- literally and figuratively as he is a racing driver. 

Apparently,  the Universe has its own plans and Kat and Eric will realize that they were, after all, always meant to be. 

Narrated in dual style by two favorites, I knew this was going to be a treat. Andi's sweet, melodious voice suits Kat perfectly. Aiden's deep voice embodies the daring, cocky but vulnerable Eric to a T. Amazing audiobook! 

If you know Melissa, you know she can pack a punch even in a novella. You get completely invested in these characters and they are fully developed in the short period of time you spend with them.

Great fun revisiting this couple! 

High-Octane Masterclass in Chemistry

🏎️ DARING HER LOVE: A High-Octane Braden Masterclass in Chemistry!

Good morning! It’s great to dive back into the Love in Bloom world with you. Melissa Foster proves once again why the Bradens are romance royalty with this novella. Originally a part of the 1001 Dark Nights collection, Daring Her Love is a fun, sexy, and incredibly intense addition to the series that would have been a tragedy to keep from the masses!

⛈️ One Stormy Night and a Dangerous Allure
Kat Martin is a woman of "right choices"—she wants stability, adoration, and a man who takes his time. Then she meets Eric James, a race-car driver who is as intense and obsessive in the bedroom as he is on the track. When a delayed flight strands them together on a stormy night, Kat throws her rulebook out the window for a rendezvous she never intended to remember.

But Eric isn't a man who forgets. What was supposed to be a "no-strings" pit stop turns into something much deeper. Eric is relentless in his pursuit, determined to show Kat that "wrong" has never felt so right.

🎙️ Audio Perfection: Arndt & Snow
The narration for this novella is a total dream team. Andi Arndt and Aiden Snow bring an "exceptional" energy to Kat and Eric’s connection:

Aiden Snow (Panty Melting): His voice is pure, concentrated heat. Like you said, Aiden Snow could warm you up if you were stranded in an ice storm for hours! He perfectly captures Eric’s daring, unbridled passion.

Andi Arndt (Amazing as always): Andi nails Kat’s transition from a cautious, stable woman to someone who is willing to take a high-speed risk on love.

✨ Why This Story is a Must-Listen:
Instant Intensity: Their first meeting is packed with a "panty-melting" intensity that sets the tone for the entire book.

The Braden Family Connection: It was wonderful to see the "old characters" again, especially Papa Braden. His brand of love and acceptance remains the heart of this entire series.

Standalone Speed: Even though it’s book #10 in the Braden lineup, it works perfectly as a sexy standalone for anyone needing a quick, high-heat fix.

Relentless Romance: Eric’s refusal to let Kat go after their "secret tryst" makes for a romantic and deeply satisfying payoff.

My Final Verdict
Daring Her Love is a super sexy, high-speed journey into the heart of the Braden world. The chemistry is so "amazing" that it’s clearly seen by everyone around them. Between the high-stakes world of racing and the top-tier narration, this is an exceptional five-star listen that you’ll want to put on repeat! 🏎️🔥🏁