Review: Hearts at Play
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 18, 2014
Foster has once again pulled off a stunning story with Hearts at Play. We meet Brianna and the last of the Braden's Hugh in this charming tale.Straight from the start we are pulled into Huge's blind date which was a favor to a friend. Being chased by fan girls in his fast paced life as a racer Hugh is used to the spotlight and fans girls falling at his feet. His attention though on his date heads right for a woman who not only turns her back to him, but is unlike anyone he normally ends up with. Not able to forget her  he takes his date home and comes back just to chat it up with the waitress- Brianna to find out what she's about. Watch out Hugh, you've met your match!Brianna a mother of a six year old daughter will do anything to keep her child safe, happy and protected including not even taking a chance on romance till her daughter turns 18! She wants no drama what so ever, so when she sees Hugh coming her way she sets up the brick wall. With something more than just her own heart to be broken Brianna will not let anything destroy her daughters heart. Problem is Brianna finds herself unable to really turn away from him for long, and he is there around every corner proving he isn't the ladies man he used to be. Can she open her heart for love in her life or will she close it off forever?Hearts at Play was interesting to read, I liked how this one turned out.  Two strongly driven people and both of them not even asking for the opportunity that landed in their laps, ( isn't that how life is anyways?)  Hugh can't and won't let either of the girls down, while Brianna can't lie to herself with the connection they both made. Both faced with doubts and fears from either walking away or going forwards you are left with wondering, can they over come bumps along the road and find the happiness they both deserve? Or will they go their separate ways and go back to the way they lived before they had a taste of real love?You'll have to read and find out. The last book in this series was bittersweet. I will truly miss the Braden tales but am looking forward to the new series Foster is releasing. You won't be disappointed in any of the Love in Bloom books, as with them all each book is stand alone- grab one, grab two, heck grab them all you know you want too!