Hearts at Play

Love in Bloom: The Bradens, Book 6

By: Melissa Foster

Narrated by: B.J. Harrison

Brianna Heart has a six-year old daughter and a 12-year plan to keep her life as simple as possible until Layla turns 18. That means swearing off relationships and the drama that goes along with them, working two jobs, and being the best damn mother she can be.

The last thing Capital Series Grand Prix racer Hugh Braden wants after dating media-hungry leggy models and money-hungry fan girls is a blind date. But how could he turn down a favor to one of his best friends? Hugh expected the date to go poorly, but he didn't expect to be intensely attracted to the beautiful brown-eyed bartender who completely blows him off - and steals his every thought thereafter.

When Brianna's perfectly orchestrated life turns upside down, Hugh is there to help, softening the turmoil, and maybe even rescuing her heart from the lonely place where it has been hiding. Can a man who doesn't believe in fate and a woman who doesn't believe in true love find happiness in each other's arms forever?

©2014 Melissa Foster (P)2015 Melissa Foster

When the last Braden falls

If you could sum up Hearts at Play in three words, what would they be?

Honesty, family, love

What other book might you compare Hearts at Play to and why?

I think all of the Braden books have a similar vibe. They are all great and really bring out the differences in personalities of the Braden siblings.

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

Yes, I think it is right on par with the other books I've listened to that B.J. narrated.

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

Don't judge a book by its cover

Any additional comments?

Keep them coming Melissa!

Hugh won me over

What was one of the most memorable moments of Hearts at Play?

In all the books in this series Hugh has been portrayed as a fast and hard man. Hearts at Play show how he is a romantic, sexy (as if there was any doubt, he is a Braden), compassionate, and incredible man. I always thought Treat, from Book 4 Lovers at Heart, was my crush, but very quickly into Hearts at Play Hugh took over that spot. He won me over but not only dating and wooing Brianna, but he wooed Layla too. He included her in their outings, thought about her when he was making plans with Brianna, and just made her feel like she was truly a princess. The thoughtfulness and care he took with Brianna and all her insecurities made him the most amazing man I have ever read about.

Brianna is the type of mom everyone needs. Her every thought was concerning Layla and how her actions would affect her. I had tears in my eyes many times while reading her thoughts on Layla and her concerns. Watching her struggle with her feelings towards Hugh and seeing her overcome her fears showed how strong of a woman and mother she truly is. Kat, her best friend, and her mother, Jean, had to shake her a few times and get her to open her eyes to how amazing Hugh is, but that is what best friends and mother’s are for, right?!

I cannot end this review without mentioning the bombshell that Max and Treat dropped at the end of the book. I LOVE IT!

I am sure I have said this in all my other reviews for this series, but OH MY…. This is my favorite book so far. I cannot wait to see what the rest of this series will bring me. Will a Remington replace Hugh as my crush? If you have not checked out this series you are seriously missing out on some HOTNESS. This book, as with the others, can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend you check out the entire series.

Wow!

Yet another awesome “listen” from Melissa Foster and narrated by the ever so sexy BJ Harrison. Hugh plays fast and loose like he drives his race car until he meets Brianna and her ever so awesomely adorable daughter. Then he’s the last of the Braden’s to fall. Their story is a sweet one and worth the listen! As always can’t wait for the next one!

Undeniable chemistry between Hugh and Bree!

I initially read this beautiful love story by Melissa Foster a couple years ago, and recently had the opportunity to get the audiobook and rediscover Hugh and Breanna’s story. Bree is a single mom, doing her best to raise her daughter and find her way. I love BJ Harrison’s narration of the characters—you can feel the chemistry coming through in the story. Even though Hugh is living the life of a no-strings bachelor race car driver, his Braden family upbringing and values shine through and he falls for her. But, can he convince her to set aside her 12 year plan of putting her daughter first? They can’t deny their desire to be together and the love developing, but they have a lot to consider in trying to bring together their two worlds.

Great story!!

This was a great story that I enjoyed both when I read it as well as when I listened to it. I enjoyed the love at first sight story where the characters worked through their insecurities, fears and issues with single parenting while finding love. I enjoyed the smooth, clear narration as I listened to this story and enjoyed the new characters that were introduced while being able to keep track of the characters from previous stories in this series. I would recommend this book to others.