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The one thing missing is true love, and the only man she wants is the one she cannot have, brooding, magnetic Jake Braden, whose heart she broke years ago and has regretted breaking ever since. Jake is an LA stuntman at the top of his game, hired for the biggest movies, surrounded by beautiful women, and living an unencumbered life where his own needs come first and he never has to look too closely at himself. The one place his armor slips is his close-knit hometown of Trusty, Colorado, where he carefully avoids Fiona, the only person who truly knows him. When Fiona's best friend is cast in Jake's next film, she seizes the chance to win him back, and the attraction still crackling between them is impossible to deny. But her carefully staged reunions do not land well with a man who has buried his feelings so deep he is not sure he can reach them. As old wounds and second chances collide, both have to decide what they are willing to risk. 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It is book 6 of The Bradens at Trusty, one of the interconnected sub-series in Melissa Foster's Love in Bloom collection, and every Love in Bloom book is written as a standalone with its own complete romance and a guaranteed happily ever after. Reading the series in order simply lets you follow the extended family as familiar characters reappear across the books.",{"id":104,"question":105,"answer":106,"is_spoiler":18},"01KY0213B0FX81HD3E648A9096","Who are the main characters in Crashing into Love?","Crashing into Love follows Fiona Steele and Jake Braden. Their romance is the heart of the book, set among the big, close-knit families Melissa Foster's readers return for.",{"id":108,"question":109,"answer":110,"is_spoiler":18},"01KY0213DWGEWXJ54B4V90YS4W","How steamy is Crashing into Love?","Crashing into Love is an open-door contemporary romance, so it pairs its emotional story with on-page love scenes. Readers who prefer sweeter, closed-door versions can look for Melissa Foster's clean-language editions published under her pen name, Addison Cole.","2026-07-17T04:28:39.000000Z",{"data":113,"links":131,"meta":132},[114],{"id":115,"slug":116,"title":117,"user":118,"work_id":4,"is_draft":18,"verified_reader":19,"featured":18,"body":125,"overall_rating":126,"depth":7,"momentum":7,"atmosphere":7,"craft":7,"impact":7,"spice":7,"spoiler_level":127,"locale":7,"feed_item_key":128,"like_count":16,"comment_count":16,"top_likers":129,"viewer_can_reply":18,"created_at":130,"updated_at":130},"01kxq5av683d08f6bnqqx92qvq","review-of-crashing-into-love-by-nadene","Review of \"Crashing into Love\" by nadene",{"id":119,"name":120,"username":121,"avatar_url":122,"is_system":18,"published_reviews_count":123,"books_read_count":124},692,"Nadene","nadene","https:\u002F\u002Flh3.googleusercontent.com\u002Fa\u002FACg8ocJagtEG0_WBr9w_-tRnbZi93QoXf9OelJQx_77YX1doLsOHefbv=s96-c",1825,1837,"Initially I was at a lost as to what to write for this review. This feeling was not based on my not liking this book as that was far from the case. It was based on my doubts that I would be able to write about another Melissa Foster book without repeating my thoughts from previous reviews. I recently began reading her books and I became hooked on her Love in Bloom and Seaside Secrets series. I Have not had the chance to read all the books in the Love in Bloom series, but those that I read I enjoyed immensely. It was while reading these books that I was introduced to Jake Braden and to say I was intrigued by him is an understatement. I could not wait for his story to be written. As such I was glad for the opportunity to be a part of this tour, which provided me with the chance to read and review Crashing into Love.\n\nCrashing into Love tells the story of former high school sweethearts Jake Braden and Fiona Steele. These two were hopelessly in love with each other and had their lives planned out. However, circumstances led to Fiona ending the relationship ultimately breaking Jake’s heart.\nJake took the break-up hard. In a bid to exorcise her from his heart he began living life in the fast lane. He thrived on taking risks, both in his professional and personal life. Now, sixteen years later, Fiona has returned and is determined to win him back. He, however, is determined to avoid her at all cost. Will Fiona succeed in winning back Jake’s love? Will Jake be able to let go of past hurts and rekindle his love with Fiona?\n\nI fell totally and completely with Jake, despite his whoring ways. It was a welcome change to see the vulnerable side of the male protagonist. It shows that men may appear like they are tough, but deep down they are just as susceptible to emotional pain as their female counterpart. Jake tried to get away from his feelings for Fiona but it was a futile effort. I loved Fiona’s determination. She is willing to fight for what she wants even if it meant facing rejection from the man she loves. I loved that both parties accepted that their love of sixteen years ago was not the same today. I love that Jake is willing to change his risky ways. This proved how much he has grown.\n\nCrashing into Love is a beautiful story about second chances. I am a firm believer in giving second chances as such I was rooting for Jake and Fiona. I loved every moment spent reading and I believe this is a fitting end to what I consider to be a great series. If you have never read Melissa Foster’s work and you are looking for a new to sink your teeth in then the Love in Bloom would be a great start. \nIt should be noted that each book can be read as a stand-alone.",5,"none","rv-01kxq5av683d08f6bnqqx92qvq",[],"2026-07-17T04:28:40.000000Z",{"first":7,"last":7,"prev":7,"next":7},{"path":133,"per_page":134,"next_cursor":7,"prev_cursor":7,"has_more":18},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.seekquel.app\u002Fapi\u002Fworks\u002F01kxq5atqtwjpct0dtpx63arb5\u002Freviews",20]