Hot for Love (Bradens & Montgomerys (Pleasant Hill - Oak Falls), #7)

by Melissa Foster

Trixie Jericho is on a mission to start her own miniature horse business. She’s sick of being told her idea is cute and wants nothing more than to be taken seriously. When rancher and sought-after freestyle horse trainer Nick Braden offers an opportunity she can’t refuse, Trixie jumps on it. The problem is, she also wants to jump on him, but the bullheaded, big-muscled, motorcycle-riding cowboy doesn't mix business with pleasure. Little does he know, Trixie has never backed down from a challenge, especially one she wants more than her next breath. Saddle up, big boy, because this boot-stompin’, risk-taking, Daisy Duke-wearing cowgirl isn’t afraid to play dirty

• ASIN: B086JBXFNH
• Publish Date: 17 February 2021
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: World Literary Press
• Format: eBook (Kindle)
• Pages: 291
• Language: English

Reviews

[Emma (SCR)]

This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free 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 my copy of this book. I'm such a big fan of this series and Melissa's book as a whole so I'm always excited for a new couple to fall in love with.

Nick and Trixie soon stole my heart. It's obvious from the first page that these two are meant to be. They are so hot it's off the charts. The chemistry is electrifying. There's also genuine friendship underneath it all. Trixie has been crushing on Nick her entire adult life but Nick has been so closed off to falling in love that he never saw it. their friendship was just so special.

I loved seeing Nick breakdown his walls, or more accurately Trixie jumping over them. Melissa drew out all the emotions from me. There were definitely some happy tears. Nick and Trixie's story burrowed it's way to my heart. There's a lot of really sweet romantic moments in this book that I just loved.

I love the big Braden family and all the little connections in this book. If you have read a lot of the Love in Bloom series you will get a kick out of all of these. There were also some hints for future books. I noticed some sparks flying for Braden and Montgomery Siblings but also some Jerhico siblings. I honestly cannot wait for more!

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.I have been eagerly awaiting Nick, and Trixie’s story, and Foster did not disappoint. This is the seventh book in the Bradens and Montgomerys: Pleasant Hill- Oak Fall series. Like all the other books in the series, readers can read it as a standalone. All of her books are inter-connected as we see characters from this series and others playing a role in this book.

Hot for Love was a sweet and passionate friend to lover’s romance. Trixie and Nick have known each for sometime now and she has been crushing on him ever since their first meeting. Nick, however, is clueless as to Trixie’s feelings towards him and this made for some serious moments of jealousy on his part. Also, he feared damaging their friendship and so he suffered in silence.

Trixie Jericho has dreams of operating a miniature horse business. However, her family failed to take her seriously and so she turned to the one person who had always believed in her abilities, Nick Braden. In his desire to help her achieve her dreams, he offers her the use of his ranch, which of course would require her to stay with him for a month. Can Nick survive the month or will he throw caution to wind and take their relationship beyond friendship?

Nick and Trixie worked well together, both as friends and as a couple. I had a great time watching Trixie break down Nick’s walls, brick by brick. She challenged him and pushed him to a better version of himself.

Nick struggles with his feelings for Trixie jumped off the pages. He had given upon the idea of love believing it brought only destruction. However, with Trixie he learns that not only does love not destroy it had the power to heal.

I enjoyed watching how their relationship developed from friends to lovers. Every aspect of their relationship felt authentic, which made it easy to buy into their romance.

Foster provided some interesting information regarding miniature horses and their use as a therapy tool. I found these details quite fascinating.

The bonds of family and friendships featured heavily in the story, which is a signature feature of Foster’s stories. The banter and the moments shared were delightful and riddled with emotions.

I had a wonderful time with this latest offering from Foster and would definitely recommend this and the previous books to fans of contemporary romance. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading

[Canadian Girl Book Blog]

                   

"Don't you dare change a think about yourself. You hear me? You're nothing like those girls. You've got dirt on your boots, county in your roots, and more brains than all of them put together."

Hot for Love is a sexy and fun small town, friends to lovers romance.
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Nick, a gruff and grumpy cowboy who would rather be around his animals than other humans, with the exception of one beautiful cowgirl who has been under his skin since he met her. Trixie, a strong and fierce cowgirl has had eyes for Nick forever but she is ready to give up on more than just friends until she tells him about her therapy horse business she wants to start and he offers for her to move in with him to get her business off the ground.
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Nick and Trixie are hot, steamy, exciting and so much fun. I could picture being on the ranch with all of the animals while reading. I enjoyed getting the updates on some favourite characters. Melissa Foster always knows how to take you on an emotional ride while reading her books. I do not think there is a book that I have not had tears in my eyes at some point during the book. #TEAMNIXIE

"You wanted the fairy tale, darlin', and I don't know much about fairy tales, but I know this. There's no greater love than the one we're building, and nobody deserves to have their dream come true more than you."

*Review copy requested and honestly reviewed on behalf of Canadian Girl Book Blog*