Having a fling isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially when both parties are on the same page and aren’t looking for a commitment. But what happens when one party catches feelings, while the other is terrified of commitment, and then ends up pregnant? Woi! What a calamity! 😂
Well, that’s the setup for Fitz Silver and Jennifer Stone in Melissa Foster’s latest release, The Trouble With Flings.
Title: The Trouble with Flings: Fitz Silver
Author(s): Melissa Foster
Series: The Silvers at Silver Island #2
Also in this series: Flirting with Trouble: Wells Silver
Published by World Literary Press on August 26, 2026
Pages: 478
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Source: Author
Format: eArc 
Purchase: Amazon
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Sometimes you have to break all the rules to find everything you never knew you wanted. Come along for the fun, sexy ride as billionaire Fitz Silver pursues his biggest challenge yet—taming wild child Jennifer Stone. Loaded with heat, humor, and heart, this steamy, small-town, standalone romance is unputdownable. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after that will leave you thinking about it long after you read the last page.
Silver Island’s golden boy Fitz Silver keeps his business dealings clean, his affairs private, and fulfills every promise he makes. Infuriatingly so. He’s six-plus feet of gentleman in the streets and an unrelenting alpha in the sheets. I should know. I enjoyed a single scorching night in his bed over the summer. But contrary to Fitz being every woman’s fantasy, he's my worst nightmare.
I’m a risk taker, a rule breaker. I wasn’t looking for more than a little vacation fun, but that passionate night knocked me off my feet.
When a chance encounter brings me face-to-face with the man who ruined me for all others, I know better than to land in his bed again. Unfortunately, outside my job as a high school principal, I’m not known for my good decisions. Once again I plan to leave Mr. Silver and our surprising connection behind, but he’s annoyingly unforgettable...and then two pink lines change everything.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I went into this book with high expectations, and Foster did not disappoint. I enjoyed getting to know Jennifer, a high school principal and a commitment-phobe, for very good reasons. Her backstory revealed her reasons for keeping people at arm’s length. It was fulfilling to watch her confront those fears and finally embrace her newfound happiness.
Jennifer captivated Fitz from their first hookup, but she wanted nothing to do with him beyond their fling. She pushed him away and had no intention of entertaining any further communication. But fate had other plans when they unexpectedly crossed paths in Costa Rica. One week of passionate bliss later, and things became a whole lot more complicated.
Jennifer pulled, but Fitz pushed. Slowly, he broke down her walls brick by brick. She kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, but Fitz proved that he was in it for the long haul. Therefore, she could trust what they were building.
Fitz and Jennifer’s journey was relatively drama-free, but that didn’t mean it lacked emotion. Their relationship was filled with plenty of feelings, vulnerability, and moments that made their journey enjoyable to follow. I especially loved the family interactions. It added depth to the story, and it was fun reconnecting with characters from previous books
The Trouble With Flings was a sweet and emotional romance about overcoming fears, taking chances, and finding love when you least expect it. I loved watching Jennifer evolve and finally allow herself to believe that happily-ever-after was possible for her.
I enjoyed Fitz and Jennifer’s story from beginning to end. Once again, Melissa Foster delivered a romance filled with heart, chemistry, and characters you can’t help but root for.
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About Melissa Foster
Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented, the perfect beach reads for contemporary romance and women’s fiction lovers who enjoy reading about loyal, wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines with complex relatable issues. Melissa also writes sweet romance under the pen name Addison Cole. Melissa enjoys chatting with readers and book clubs. Send her an email invitation to your next event! Never miss a brand new release, special promotions or inside gossip again by simply signing up to receive your newsletter from Melissa.
