The Ryders are a series of sexy stand-alone romances. These hot contemporary romance novels feature alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. They're flawed, funny, passionate, and relatable to readers who enjoy new adult romance, contemporary romance, and women's fiction.
"You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that's fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won't want to stop reading. Every book's a winner!" New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak
"Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!" New York Times Bestseller Lauren Blakely
In SWEPT INTO LOVE...
It’s been years since Sally Tuft’s husband died and she was left to raise her teenage son alone. And almost as long since she told the only other man she’d ever wanted that they should be just friends. Now her son has left for college and Sally has no distractions to keep her from thinking about her best friend and coworker, Gage Ryder, and what could have been.
Gage always believed that one day Sally would move past the death of her husband and they would finally explore the passion that’s simmered between them since the day they met. Tasked with opening a new youth center in Oak Falls, Virginia, Gage hopes the trip away is just what they need to finally come together.
Before Gage and Sally ever reach Oak Falls, one night at a conference changes everything, putting their friendship—and their love—on the line, and the two must decide if getting swept up in love is the beginning of forever, or the end of their friendship as they know it.
MORE RYDERS to enjoy!
Seized by Love (Blue)
Claimed by Love (Duke)
Chased by Love (Trish)
Rescued by Love (Jake)
Swept Into Love (Gage)
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The RYDERS are part of the LOVE IN BLOOM big family romance collection. Each book may be read as a stand-alone novel, or as part of the series. Read the complete LOVE IN BLOOM series:
Friends to lovers is a favourite trope of mine and Swept into Love more than meets my expectations.
Widowed Sally Tuft is a single parent who's son Rusty is now in college. In the time since her husband died, she's worked hard to provide a secure home for them both as well as forge a close friendship with her work colleague Gage Ryder. A trip to Vegas changes her relationship with Gage forever. However, can come to accept their 'careless mistake' as a sign to build a life together as a couple?
Gage Ryder has spent the years he's known Sally Tuft patiently waiting for the right moment. He met his best friend at work after her husband died and since then they have forged a friendship so close, her son sees him as a father figure and confidant. During a trip to Vegas, their lives take a fascinating turn; Gage is eager to cling to what happened because he finally has what he's patiently waited for...Sally.
Gage and Sally have always shared a respect for each other which has developed over the years into a deep friendship. Their connection on the surface has been one of platonic affection yet underneath both have feelings that time hasn't given them an opportunity to share. Until one fateful night.
"It turns out what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas."
Despite the best of intentions, plans tend to go awry. The morning after the night before is the first time the protagonists don't agree on what happens next. Understandably, Gage is a man on a mission. After releasing some of the pent up passion he's hidden over the years, he's a man determined to prove to the woman he loves they haven't made a mistake. However, as a Mom, Sally has reservations about how the world sees them. Specifically, her son's reaction to the change in status between his Mom and her best friend. So, it's intriguing to discover the dynamics of the bond between Gage and Rusty. How best intentions are not always the way to go as exposed secrets cause unnecessary upset and distress.
As always, Melissa Foster delivers a well written, entertaining novel that keeps your attention the duration of the novel. I've always loved the familiarity of knowing (most of) the secondary characters in her books as they add an extra depth to the protagonists' story and Swept Into Love is no exception. The easy banter is full of humour keeping the proceedings light and fun. Even when the narrative turns serious to address a complex, emotional issue, there's always a balanced point of view with a thoughtful conclusion. The romance is sexy with an overall heart-warming feel. If you've never read any of the other Ryder's novels, you'll love this just as much as any reader who is familiar with the series and happy endings
***arc generously received courtesy of the publisher World Literary Press***
