Melissa Foster does it again. In Flirting with Trouble, she delivers a heartfelt and swoon-worthy romance set against the charming backdrop of Silver Island. With lovable characters, sizzling chemistry, and an emotional journey that tugs at the heart. This is an engrossing and delightful tale that will keep you entertained from start to finish.
Title: Flirting with Trouble: Wells Silver
Author(s): Melissa Foster
Series: The Silvers at Silver Island #1
Published by World Literary Press on August 6, 2025
Pages: 398
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
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Format: eArc 
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Forgetting playboy Wells Silver was supposed to be easy. If only he didn’t make it impossible. Secrets are made on the sandy shores and in the sweet small towns of Silver Island, where friendships run deep, passions run hot, and the sexy Silvers are considered island royalty. Love in Bloom novels are written to stand alone and may also be enjoyed as part of the larger series, so dive right in and devour this fun, steamy romance.
Being born into the Silver empire comes with certain expectations, but charming restaurant owner Wells Silver has always taken pleasure in breaking the rules—in his personal and his professional life.
Victoria Braden never expected to become a widow at thirty-two, much less still be trying to figure out how to move on five years later. She’d planned to drown her sorrows in alcohol on what would have been her anniversary, not flirt with trouble and lose herself in a night of passion with Silver Island royalty, playboy Wells Silver. Forgetting Wells was supposed to be easy. But apparently the pushy player didn’t get the memo.
Tropes: He falls first, age gap, widow heroine, opposites attract
The Silvers at Silver IslandFlirting with TroubleThe Trouble with FlingsMore coming soon…
While you’re waiting for more Silver family love stories, get to know the sharp-witted Steeles. They have a penchant for pranks, a passion for loyalty, and a trunk full of secrets.
The Steeles at Silver IslandTempted by Love (Jock)My True Love (Jules)Caught by Love (Archer)Always Her Love (Levi)Wild Island Love (Leni)Enticing Her Love (Sutton)
Other stories set on Silver IslandMaybe We Will (Silver Harbor)Maybe We Should (Silver Harbor)Maybe We Won’t (Silver Harbor)Searching for Love (Bradens & Montgomerys)Bayside Fantasies (Bayside Summers)
The Love in Bloom Big-Family Romance CollectionFoster's love stories are funny, sexy, and romantic, perfect for fans of big-family, small-town, and big-city romance, beach reads, romantic comedies, and women’s fiction. The characters are fiercely loyal and include billionaires and blue-collar alpha heroes, and smart, strong heroines. There is never any cheating or cliffhangers, and you're guaranteed an emotionally satisfying happily ever after.
The Snow SistersThe BradensThe Bradens and MontgomerysThe RemingtonsSeaside SummersBayside SummersThe RydersThe RemingtonsWild Boys After DarkBad Boys After DarkThe Dark Knights at Peaceful HarborThe Dark Knights at BaysideThe Dark Knights at Redemption RanchSugar LakeHarmony PointeSilver HarborHarborside Nights
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"With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!" NYT Bestseller J. Kenner"Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!" NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely
"I highly recommend this book to fans of Nora Roberts...and fans of a sweet story filled with heat and heart.
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I knew Flirting with Trouble would hit differently from Melissa Foster’s previous books. Having met Victoria Braden before, I suspected Wells Silver would have his work cut out for him breaking through the walls of grief surrounding her heart. Five years ago, she lost her husband, and since then no one could break through those walls—then she met Wells. The man bold enough to stake a claim on her heart.
Foster did a wonderful job of blending heart, heat, and the magic that a small town like Silver Island is known for. Wells stole the show with his charming personality, persistence and unexpected depth. The combination of these characteristics revealed that there was more to him than his playboy reputation.
Victoria’s journey from mourning to healing felt raw and real. Watching her open her heart to a relationship with Wells will bring satisfaction to die hearted romance readers.
While the chemistry between them is magnetic, it’s the emotional connection that really hits home. Foster does a beautiful job of making readers fall in love with the romance, the friendships, the family bonds, and the island itself. This is a heartfelt, steamy, and uplifting read that left me smiling long after I turned the last page.
Flirting with Trouble with its perfect balance of passion, emotion and small-town charm will linger long after the final page. Flirting with Trouble reminds us that love can come knocking when you least expect it.
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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.
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