That’s the best part of the island.”ĭuke’s eyes were immediately drawn to the sprawling oak trees he’d read about, standing sentinel over the forested acreage beyond. “Try to soak in a little sand and sun while you’re there. “The dock just might be the most stable thing on Elpitha Island,” Pierce said. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.ĭUKE RYDER BALANCED his cell phone against his shoulder, listening to his buddy and investment partner Pierce Braden talk about their newest potential investment property as he followed the rickety wooden dock onto the white sandy beach. Each contemporary romance may be read as a standalone novel, or as part of the series. The RYDERS are part of the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster. Duke's powerful seduction draws Gabriella in, but can a savvy investor who's used to glamour and glitz, and a woman interested in preserving the culture she adores find a happily ever after together? Gabriella sets out to dissuade Duke from purchasing Elpitha, but Duke has other ideas. Unlike other investors, he's not scared of purchasing a property where one family has roots so deep they practically reach the ocean floor.until he meets his beautiful, stubborn, and enticing tour host-the daughter of the owner of most of the island. But Elpitha is in financial ruins, and Gabriella will do anything to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.ĭuke Ryder is a savvy real estate investor set on making Elpitha into an exclusive resort. Every book's a winner!'' -New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novakįamily law attorney Gabriella Liakos has one true love, Elpitha Island, where she grew up and hopes someday to return.

Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won't want to stop reading. 'You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that's fresh, emotional and entertaining.

They're flawed, funny, passionate, and relatable to readers who enjoy passionate contemporary romance and women's fiction.ĬLAIMED BY LOVE is a USA Today Bestseller! These hot contemporary romance novels feature alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. The Ryders are a series of stand-alone romances that may also be enjoyed as part of the larger Love in Bloom series.

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