Story of Love (Josh & Riley's Wedding)

Love in Bloom: The Bradens, Book 9

By: Melissa Foster

Narrated by: B.J. Harrison

A Braden Wedding!

Family and babies abound during this fun-filled weekend of love, laughter, and happily ever afters! Join Josh and Riley on their big day and fall in love all over again with each of the Bradens at Weston, and their children, in this sweet and sexy wedding story.

How can two famous fashion designers pull off a wedding without the paparazzi involved? The Braden family knows no boundaries, and they will stop at nothing to give Josh and Riley their magical moment at the altar. But no wedding is perfect, and the Bradens find unexpected mayhem around every corner.

There's a special surprise in this book for loyal Braden fans, and it comes directly from your favorite patriarch, Hal Braden! You'll also meet Charlotte Sterling, a sassy, sexy erotic romance writer who runs the inn where Josh and Riley are getting married. Charlotte is Beau Braden's love interest in Anything for Love, The Bradens at Pleasant Hill, Book 1 (coming in 2018).

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Story of Love is part of the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection by New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Melissa Foster. Characters from each sub-series appear in future books. Visit Melissa's website for Love in Bloom family trees, series checklists, and more.

©2017 Melissa Foster (P)2017 Melissa Foster

Wedding chaos

I loved having the opportunity to listen to this book after reading it when it was first released in print. B.J. is a great narrator! Josh and Riley just want their wedding day to go well but mishaps keep jumping in the way. Between the press, and other day before and day of the wedding hiccups, it is definitely not perfect. It is hard to not find comedy each time, even Josh and Riley have to laugh. In typical Braden fasion, they make the most out of even the craziest situations. Through all the chaos they only grow closer to each other and to their families.

Sweet and Steamy Romance!

I love finding out what happens after the HEA, and this Story of Love is a delightful peak into Josh and Riley's wedding adventure. It is finally their big day and they are looking forward to the wedding of their dreams with their beloved family and friends. Unfortunately for them, what ever could go wrong, did go wrong! From wild critters, overly helpful children, and so many more hurdles that tested their patience, creativity, and love. But what I love most about Foster's stories are the close family and friends who are unconditionally loyal, and supportive and will do anything for those they love. This funny, heartwarming, and steamy story made me completely happy!
B.J. Harrison continues to narrate this heartfelt, and delightful series. His voice is soothing as he swept me away with all the fun, excitement and passion. He really makes this an enjoyable quick listen, as he brings these characters and to life.

Melissa Foster’s Creates a Great Novella

I received this audiobook free for an honest review. The author brings the Braden family together for a wedding. Each of the characters in her previous Braden books are included with their families in this Novella. If you want to have a quick synopsis of each of their lives, this book does that. Melissa Foster has a great knack for telling a story and in this novella she provides not only stories from the past but a surprise for future books in this series as well as a bridge to her other series. The narrator did a good job with the characters in this story as he does in all the other stories written by Melissa Foster.

Good book!!

I loved this short little story with Josh and Riley as well as the other Bradens. No matter what happened to get them to the alter, I never doubted their determination and love for each other. I liked the strong sense of family throughout the book as well as the return or reference to the characters from many of the other books in the series as well as a few references to characters from other series as well. I liked catching up with the characters from the previous stories in the series as well. The plot was quick for this short story as I had it finished in one sitting and was sorry the story ended. The narration by Mr. Harrison continues to be enthusiastic and enjoyable to listen to. I would recommend this story to others wanting to reconnect with the series.

Love concurs all!

With the paparazzi circling, Josh and Riley along with help from his family, leave the Bahama’s unnoticed and head for Charlotte Sterling’s’ home in the mountains. The chaos begins almost immediately, from obscene pancakes, mischievous little boys, brownies laced with marijuana, wedding cake disaster, raccoons and so much more. No matter what disaster awaits, love concurs all and the only thing that matters is they get to spend the rest of their lives together.

A humorous, sweet short story!

Story of Josh and Riley's Love

This novella features Riley Banks and Josh Braden’s wedding (their love story took place in Friendship on Fire). I listened to the audio book and B.J. Harrison never disappoints! Once again you’re transported into the story and feel like a witness to all that ensues. Although a novella, it’s packed with hilarious moments, zany happenings, heartfelt love and of course their happily ever after.

Being famous fashion designers means you have paparazzi trailing after you all the time, unless of course you have the Braden clan to help make your wedding a reality despite what happens! As in real life, not everything goes according to plan and that’s okay, because being a real couple means you have to learn to roll with the punches as a united unit.

There’s no shortage of family bonding, whether immediate family, cousins or close friends and of course all their children. Papa Hal Braden is one of my all time favorite fictional characters, (although I have to remind myself he’s not real) and his love and wisdom is so beautiful and earnest

The heat and passion comes through loud and clear like in all of Melissa’s books, and you won’t be disappointed with Josh and Riley’s wedding. It’s a quick read or listen and one you’ll be glad you did. Five stars!

A Murphy’s Law wedding

Josh and Riley’s wedding is finally happening! If these two can survive all the bumps and bruises on the way to the alter their love will survive anything! The narration was just as calm as ever. And you will snort laugh a few times!

HILARIOUS!

I can't tell you how much I laughed at this story. B. J. Harrison narrated it and he was super.
Josh Braden was marrying Riley Banks and they were fashion designers. They had designed a beautiful wedding dress for the wedding. The day before the wedding, two of Josh's little nephews got to the dress and drew designs and stick figures on it. The girls had to make adjustments to the wedding cake because of a huge mistake. Then Riley's friend had sent a batch of brownies for the girls to munch on, then she got a message that the brownies had got mixed up. The brownies they ate had marijuana baked in them and they had eaten them all. Riley had a time with all of the high women. I laughed until I cried at this one!

A Braden Wedding

BJ Harrison is my go-to narrator. I am so excited when I put my headphone on and hear his voice. With each book that he has narrated, I am taken into the book world through his words. The characters come alive, the author’s story comes to life, and I am just lost. Melissa Foster has definitely picked the correct narrator for her Love in Bloom series.



The end was my favorite. I thought I was done listening and then Hal’s voice came on. I just stopped, stood still and listened. He is the head of the family so I knew what he would say would be important. Hal is my 2nd favorite Love in Bloom character, Treat is #1, and I always know that his words are strong, true, and full of love.



The story in Story of Love is Josh and Riley’s wedding. The Braden clan comes to Charlotte’s inn for the wedding and the fun begins. There is laughter, smiles, tears, giggles, and so much more before the wedding festivities can begin. I loved every minute of the preparations. I loved that the girls were together making a cake, having a sleepover, eating brownies, and just enjoying each other. I love that the men were together fixing up the inn, watching the children, and enjoying being together.



This is a novella. It is short, quick, and a great way to catch up to the characters that you may have met in other books in this series.

Always and Forever

This is a great story. We get to be part of the excitement for Josh Braden and Riley Bank’s wedding. Loved everything about this book. From getting to the wedding location, all the family love, support and yes antics and seeing how Josh and Riley roll with all the craziness that comes at both of them. These two are meant to be and I enjoyed being a part of the festivities. I listened to this as an audiobook narrated by B.J. Harrison. From the beginning of the story through the guys trying to find the barn with Charlotte’s unique map to the ladies’ night shenanigans to the racoon visitors and up through the wedding, his narration was spot on, and it was so fun to listen to his narration with the craziness with the ladies and how their men handled the situation as well. He always does such a consistent job with his narration.