Book Review for Sincerely, Mr. Braden: Seth Braden by Melissa Foster

 

Love in Bloom #85

Sincerely, Mr. Braden: Seth Braden by Melissa Foster

Published:  January 28, 2026 by World Literary Press

 

Taken from Goodreads:  Come along for the fun, sexy ride as this business-savvy, pleasure-oriented billionaire gets the shock of his lifetime and finds out his ever-efficient virtual assistant is not the man he thinks he is but a beautiful businesswoman who knows many of his secrets and has some of her own in Sincerely, Mr. Braden.

I run a multibillion-dollar retail conglomerate and pull strings most CEOs can only dream of. Winning is second nature. Chasing more is in my blood. My secret weapon? My virtual assistant of several years, Taylor Mitchell. He keeps my life in perfect order, and I trust him implicitly, which is why I gifted him a lavish weekend at my house on Saint Aurelle Island.

I didn’t plan on dropping by unannounced, but when the chance to finally meet him arises, I jump on it. Imagine my surprise when I find Taylor’s beautiful sister, Eleanor, in his place.

The moment I meet Ellie Mitchell, my world shifts.

What was supposed to be a brief hello with my buddy T turns into an unforgettable weekend with an incredible woman. I’ve spent a lifetime keeping people at arm’s length and walking away unscathed, but Ellie obliterates every wall I’ve ever built.

What I learn next shatters my world.

I don’t know which betrayal cuts deeper: The lie she told me or the truth that I still want her.

 

My Thoughts:  Hello Mr. Seth Braden.    The man with a heart so big that he protects it with all that he has.   That is until he meets Ellie.  Everything changes from the very first time that he sees her.   The sparks flew and the attraction between them is undeniable.  

 

The relationships, the families, and the friendships in Sincerely, Mr. Braden are so strong, so real, and so relatable.   The relationships are all flawed but full of love and respect.   They have hiccups, they have ups and downs, but they come out the other side happily ever after.  The families are so supportive and loving.   They lift each other up, protect each other, and stick their noses in each other’s lives without apologies.  The friendships are strong and true.  I love that many of the friendships span many books in the Love in Bloom Series so it is fun to catch up with the secondary characters.

 

Thank you to the author for a copy of the book via BookFunnel in exchange for my honest review.

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Meet theAuthor (taken from her website):  

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Melissa Foster is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of more than 100 novels. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic, always family oriented, and feature fiercely loyal heroes, smart, sassy heroines, and complex relatable issues.

Melissa also writes sweet romance under the pen name,  Addison Cole.

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