She Loves Me (Harmony Pointe, #3)

by Melissa Foster

What are two besties willing to risk for something more? The New York Times bestselling author of This Is Love has the answer in this fun, sexy, and emotional romance about friendship, family, and giving love a chance.

Something is off in Piper Dalton’s life, and she has a feeling it might just be her. All her siblings are blissfully settled with their forever loves. But while her sisters were dreaming of white weddings, Piper was left heartbroken and commitment phobic by her first love, her best friend’s younger brother. As a woman dominating the male-driven construction industry, Piper has no interest in turning in her hammer for an apron—even if hot and hilarious Harley thinks otherwise.

Burly bar owner Harley Dutch has a bum ankle and two preteen nieces to take care of, and having his best friend, tough-as-nails and sexy-as-sin Piper Dalton, come to his rescue is just the remedy he needs. Piper is her snarky self, and she kind of sucks at caregiving, but she’s owned his heart for years, she’s got a way with the girls, and Harley would sure like to have his way with her…

As things heat up between Piper and Harley, she warns him not to fall in love with her because she’ll only break his heart. Harley is the right man for that challenge—until he makes the biggest mistake of his life, and they begin to wonder if true love really can conquer all.

• ISBN10: 1542018412
• ISBN13: 9781542018418
• Publish Date: 21 April 2020
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Montlake
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 384
• Language: English

Reviews

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

Filled with heat, romance and humor, She Loves Me by Meliss Foster proved to be an enjoyable read. Harley Dutch and Piper Dalton have been friends for a long time. They have shared a lot over the years, but the one thing they failed to share was their feelings for each other.

I had been looking forward to reading Harley and Piper’s story ever since the author introduced them both in the Sugar Lake series.  At the start of the Harmony Point series the spark between them were evident, and I was eager for more. Now that I got the chance to read their story, I can say without a doubt it was worth the wait.

Harley Dutch is someone who looks out for those he loves and protects them the best way he can. After his father’s death he returned home after working many years on Wall Street to take over the family bar. In addition, he assisted his sister in caring for her daughters while she battled with breast cancer. Besides his family, Piper was one of the many people he looked out for despite her not needing anyone to fight her battles. He would do anything to move from the friend zone, but Piper had erected a wall so thick around her heart that neither his flirty comments or his blatant attempts at preventing her from dating other men could break them down.

Piper had an independent streak a mile long. As part owner of a construction company she is more comfortable with a hammer in her hand than make up and high heels. She does not see herself as being sweet-natured despite her helping out persons in need. Not one to have luck in relationships, she has sworn off marriage and having a family.

This book gave me all the feels. I laughed, I shed a tear here and there and sometimes I wanted to shake some sense into Piper. I had a marvellous time watching both Harley and Piper navigate their way from the friend zone to becoming a couple. I could sense their chemistry, and I loved how they grew as a couple. The journey was not without its challenges, but the result had me smiling from ear to ear. Harley opened Piper’s eyes, making her see she need not fear her feelings as he would never hurt her.

I received an arc through Netgalley, however I borrowed a copy through Kindle Unlimited where I listened to the audio version.

Aiden Snow narrated, and he did an outstanding job. He handled the voices of the characters well and brought out the emotions in the story. I loved the pace he read at and I believed his narration he enhanced my enjoyment of the story.

Conclusion/Recommendation

Fans of Harmony Point series will adore Piper and Harley’s story. If you enjoy contemporary romance, then I highly recommend this series.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading

[Emma (SCR)]

This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to Melissa and Lisa for letting me review this book.

This book is all about Harley and Piper. If you have read the other Harmony Pointe books then you would have met both of these characters before but you can read it as a standalone. I have been waiting for Piper's book for a long time and I was very excited to read it.

Piper doesn't see herself as everyone else does. Piper is one of the most caring people out there but her tough exterior lets her believe that she's not good enough. In the past, guys have tried to change Piper to be more 'girly'. My heart breaks for Piper that she has been through that. No one should have to change who they are for someone else. I love Piper's tough exterior as much as I love her mushy, sappy heart.

It might seem like Piper has friend-zoned Harley but I think she just had a few too many walls up to realise that she felt a lot more than for him. Harley Dutch is an easy character to fall for. He has a big heart. He is protective of his friends and family and is really just an all-round good guy.

I really enjoyed this book and I loved catching up with all the other characters from Harmony Pointe. Melissa really does capture your heart with each and every one of her characters and I love seeing how they are all doing.

I can't wait to return to another Melissa Book.

[Canadian Girl Book Blog]

She Loves Me is a friends to lovers romance which is told from the third-person point of view which can be read as a standalone or as the third novel in the Harmony Pointe series.

Piper had her heart broken years ago by Harley's younger brother, Marshall, and put her walls up and has been a strong independent woman ever since. Working in a male-driven industry, Piper is not interested in becoming soft and hanging up her hammer and tool belt any time soon, no matter how much Harley flirts with her. After severely spraining his ankle, Harley is forced to rest until it gets better and when Piper is the one to pick him up from the hospital he feels this is the perfect time to make her realize that he has wanted her for years and that she should give him a chance to prove he is worthy of demolishing her walls for.

Melissa has done it again with another amazing novel that will tug at your heartstrings as well as have you laughing out loud. The witty and snarky banter between Harley and Piper will have you laughing out loud while the revelations will tug at your heartstrings. My favourite moment of the book was when I had my "ah-ha" moment when the title clicked and all I could picture was Harley and Jiggs dancing around singing "She loves me, she really loves me", lol. Harmony Pointe has become my second favourite Melissa Foster series as there is always a point in the novels that sticks with you that you never forget and is dangerously close to knocking The Whiskeys: The Dark Knights at Peaceful Harbor off that pedestal. Harley Dutch has officially tied Bear Whiskey as my favourite Melissa Foster character.

*ARC was generously provided in exchange for my honest review*