Review: Playing to Win!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 9, 2014
Race car driver and youngest Braden sibling, Hugh, has come to a crossroads in his life.  The glitz and glamour that once excited him increasingly lacks the satisfaction and happiness he’s looking for in his life.  Now that each of his brothers and sister has found their soul mates, Hugh wonders if he will ever know that surety.During a brief racing respite in Richmond, where he owns a home, a chance encounter with Old Tavern bartender/waitress Brianna Heart renews his spirit and hope for a fulfilling future.  Bree is different from any woman Hugh has ever met.  Unaware of Hugh’s celebrity at first and determined to stick to her twelve-year plan to solely focus on working and raising her six-year-old daughter Layla, she tries to avoid dealing with the feeling simmering inside of her in his presence.As they get to know one another, the fast-pasted, public life of a race car driver holds little appeal for Brianna in her efforts to protect herself and Layla from future disappointments.  Despite the fiery chemistry between them, and Hugh’s instant acceptance of her daughter, will Bree’s insecurities and fears stall this intense love story?In this contemporary romance, Melissa Foster masterfully balances all aspects of falling in love and becoming a family - emotionally, physically and practically - that single-parents often deal with when considering their own relationship choices. The characters are true to life and lovable! I highly recommend this read!