4.5⭐️

This is my second Melissa Foster ARC. I got it from NetGalley. It's been sitting in my Kindle for weeks and I had just gotten to read it.

This is Remi and Mason's story. I've read Ben and Aurelia's story, and they make an appearance in this book. I've only ever read this and book one, so I'm not quite sure if the other characters came from another series. This is a standalone so there's no problem with the reading order.

I love this book a wee bit more than the first one. Their storyline isn't something I haven't before but it's more raw and a tad realistic. It's heartwarming and sweet and has a dash of suspense.

The pacing was good and the characters were fun and interesting. And let's take a minute to appreciate and admire the male specie in the cover... *sigh*

I can't wait to read what's next!

This spin off series of the Sugar Lake Series, is so much fun! I've been wondering about Remi Devine since she popped up in the Sugar Lake series, and Melissa Foster did not disappoint. The story is suspenseful and you just feel for Remi. And then there is Mason. Where do I start? Badass body guard that does some really sweet things, I was all about it! This series is turning out to be just as good as the Sugar Lake one! I can't wait for the next one.

This Is Love is the second book in the Harmony Pointe series by Melissa Foster. It's a stand-alone novel, but as it happens with every other book written by MF, a lot of other secondary characters appear. Some of them already have their own books and some of them will get them. Some readers can find that overwhelming and I felt like I had to mention it.

The blurb sums up the story pretty well, so I am not going to add anything else in order to avoid spoiling you accidentally. Remi and Mason were a very good couple together. I liked the pairing and they made it work. As individuals though I have some tiny complaints. I found Remi to be a little immature and maybe a little spoiled too. I liked her, but she definitely had some flaws. Mason's flaws were easier to hide and I liked him more than I liked her. Neither is a bad person and both of them were likable. Remi is young and the life she is living is not easy on her, so to an extent, I understand what she was going through.

Was the book perfect? No. But it was very good and I read it in one sitting. It had some of the characteristics I am expecting to read from a Melissa Foster novel, but at the same time, it was unique from the other books. Familiar and strange at the same time. I would certainly recommend it.

Another 5 star read from Melissa Foster. This second book in her Harmony Pointe series is Actress Remi Divines story. Remi is rebellious - she is tired of the bodyguards Aiden, her brother keeps sending. Mason Swift takes over being Remi's bodyguard after she ditches his two best men. Protecting people is his life. From their first moment together, the sparks fly. No one sees Remi the way Mason does. These two open up to each other and the magic that happens is so very beautiful. Remi and Mason are one of my favorite Foster couples to date. This is Love has all the snark, laughter, heat and a few tears expected from a Melissa Foster book.

4.25 stars--THIS IS LOVE is the second instalment in Melissa Foster’s contemporary, adult HARMONY POINTE erotic, romance series-a spin off from the author’s Sugar Lake series . This is former Special Forces soldier and security specialist Mason Swift, and actress Remi Divine’s storyline. THIS IS LOVE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalment is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Mason and Remi) THIS IS LOVE focuses on the protection of actress Remi Divine. Remi Divine has a stalker whose threats are getting more dangerous and personal. While filming in Harmony Pointe, New York, Remi is assigned security that she continuously refuses to obey or accept. Enter former Special Forces soldier and security specialist Mason Swift, the man with whom Remi will fall in love. What ensues is the building relationship and romance between Remi and Mason, and the potential fall-out as the stalker appears to be closer than anyone could have imagined.

Remi’s brother Aiden raised his younger sister since the accident that claimed the life of their parents but Aiden wasn’t taking any chances with his sister’s safety and called in a favor from Ben Dalton, and his business partner Mason Swift. Remi Divine wanted nothing to do with bodyguards or protection but our heroine would soon discover that life isn’t all roses and puppies especially when her crazed fans begin to get too close. Mason Swift knows to fall for his client could end his career in personal security but when his men are unable to contain the likes of Remi Divine, Mason steps up to take over Remi’s personal protection.

The relationship between Remi and Mason is one of immediate attraction but Remi continues to struggle with the security that is constantly in her face. When threats become personal including images of Remi and Mason together, Remi begins to realize that all is not well in her hectic world. At times, Remi’s attitude bordered on childish and rude , and it would take an act of aggression to show our heroine the reality of the danger into which she has been pulled. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and familiar secondary and supporting characters including several characters from the author’s Sugar Lake Series, as well as Ben Dalton and Aurelia Stark (Call Her Mine #1), Ben’s business partner and Remi’s brother Aiden Aldridge, and numerous crew members and actors associated with Remi Divine.

THIS IS LOVE is a story of obsession and anger; betrayal and revenge; family, friendship, romance and love. The premise is intriguing, captivating and engaging; the romance is steamy and seductive; the characters are numerous, energetic, fun and flirty. THIS IS LOVE is another wonderful addition to Melissa Foster’s HARMONY POINTE and the numerous inter-connected series.

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Remi and Mason fall in love while he is protecting her from a stalker, and they have to discover who is behind it so they can have a happy ending.

This was an enjoyable read. Its sweet and an easy read to curl up with on the couch. There was a good mix of emotions and sexy bits.

Only Melissa Foster can have you on the edge of your seat one minute and crying the next. LOL

Mason Swift is some delectable man candy with his hot body and huge heart he trips my lights fantastic. *grins*
Mason is hard as nails and believes and knows he the best at protecting, but when his heart is involved he doubles his efforts. Can that be enough? Melissa Foster thank you for Mason, I enjoyed getting to know him better.

Oh man I was super excited to see the sexy powerhouse Remi get her own story. I enjoyed getting to know Remi better and her connection with her brother Aiden. Remi is a Rebel of sorts, she grows tired of the bodyguards her brother Aiden has stuck her with. Once guards are down Remi is off.

Mason and Remi have so much more then the sexual vibes flying between them. I felt the kinship between them from their first meeting. Both understanding great lose. Now Mason needs to keep Remi alive. Can he stop the threat that haunts Remi everyday? Can they keep it all business?

The supporting characters are the amazing people from the previous books in the Harmony Pointe series as well as some new characters. All gave Mason and Remi some interesting moments. I adore Roxie! Now I cannot wait to watch Aiden fall. Sigh All in All This is Love is an amazing addition to the Harmony Pointe Series. The plot is full of Healing, Love, Family and Suspense. I enjoyed the balance Remi and Mason gave to one another. All they had to remember was too, Just Breathe.

Rated 5 Stilettos by Deb!

This is Love is book two in the Harmony Pointe Series. I was really excited to learnt this story was about Remi. She's over her bodyguards, stalkers and constantly feeling like she is living under a microscope. Remi has managed to ditch two of Mason's best men and he decides to take matters into his own hands. Two two can't stand each other and soon they can't get enough of each other. Definite must read. It's full of steam and heart. I really enjoy that this series builds on the previous one. You get updates of the characters from previous books which is always a treat.

The life of a celebrity is never easy. Appearances may be deceiving, danger may be at every corner, but all is good if one has the most handsome bodyguard!

Remi has been under her brother’s constant protection. For a well-known actress, there is no such thing as privacy. When she starts receiving anonymous notes her brother hires one of the best firms to protect her and investigate the case. However, she does the job impossible. This until the head of the agency comes to protect her himself. Mason is taking the job seriously: he protects her, but also teaches her how to minimize risks, while still living her life.

The most beautiful part of this story is how the main characters let down their guard and let each other in. Seeing Mason’s sensitive side is like seeing a crack in an armor. Melissa Foster took her time in developing every reaction and each gesture and for that she deserves all the praise in the world. I also loved the passion they have for their work. Remi’s dedication to her fans is impressive, although quite naïve sometimes. They put their heart and even life into it. Let’s not forget the friendships – the support system they have is great and it makes me feel sorry I haven’t read book 1 yet.

Unfortunately, there is as well one aspect that pushes me back from giving 5 full stars: the mystery. The romance was great, but the conclusion of the stalking case that brought these two together is poor and rushed. The ending was penalized by this aspect and it dragged a lot with other elements (nice elements, but the case could have had a more serious conclusion).

As it happens with all the books that I’ve read until now by Melissa Foster, something is preventing me to give my full rating. However, this is by far my favorite book by her and I cannot wait to complete all the books in the series.

Five stars for this one! Remi and Mason are a great couple. It’s the “She’s being stalked, he’s the bodyguard” trope and it’s done very well. You just can’t go wrong with a Melissa Foster book- she’s getting better with each new release!

This is Love by Melissa Foster delivered all I expected and more. A sexy, emotional, intense, and entertaining read. I had been looking forward to Remi’s story ever since she was introduced in the Sugar Lake series and my anticipation increased tenfold after reading Call Her Mine.

Remington Alridge, screen name, Remi Divine is an A-list actress. Like all actresses she has her adoring fans, however there is one who has taken his adoration a bit too far. So much so, he has taken to stalking her, breaking into her home, and carrying out a host of other creepy things. To ensure her protection, and to find the perpetrator, her big brother, Aiden secured the services of bodyguards. However, Remi, who feels constricted by the constant shadowing of the guards, always ditches them. At his wit’s end, Aiden goes for the big guns. Enters Mason Swift a former soldier, who takes his job of protection seriously. He may prove to be the one bodyguard she has no desire to ditch.

Remi and Mason despite being from different worlds had several things in common. They both experienced loss at an early age. Despite this, they were strong, determined, hardworking and caring individuals. Although their attraction to each other was immediate, their relationship evolved at a slow pace, adding authenticity to the romance.

Laden with humour, I laughed at the antics of the characters. However, the funniest and sweetest moment for me was when Remi discovered that the man she had been admiring would be her bodyguard. That moment was priceless.

I found the storyline regarding the stalker intriguing. I never had a clue as to the stalker’s identity. Foster threw me a loop with that twist. Never for a moment did I saw that one coming.

It was great reconnecting with the characters from the previous series and seeing how their lives have evolved. I enjoyed the camaraderie between family and friends that is present in Foster’s stories. Piper Dalton never failed to crack me up and I wait to get her story.

Narration
Although I received an ARC through Netgalley, I opted to listen to the audio version. The narrator, John Lane did a good job in capturing both male and female voices. It was a pleasure listening to his voice.

Conclusion/Recommendation
This is Love is a great addition to the Harmony Pointe series. I am waiting with bated breath for Piper’s story.

This is Love was my first Melissa Foster book, but it won’t be my last. Remi is a Hollywood actress who is being stalked and Mason is hired as her bodyguard. These two are immediately drawn to one another but fight their attraction since Mason works for Remi and they have a big age gap between them. However, their chemistry can’t be denied. I would recommend this book if you enjoy an insta-love story with a bit of suspense plus a big dose of red hot chemistry.

When Mason Swift takes over the protection detail for actress Remi Devine the chemistry is combustible. This book has a little bit of everything you want in a romance, great characters, a story that is gripping and heartwarming but will still keep you guessing what is coming next and lots of steam. Pick up This is Love and escape into a great story.

I am obsessed with Melissa Foster's books. She is one of my favorite authors and I definitely read everything she puts out. I absolutely adored This is Love, the second book in the Harmony Pointe series. Remi and Mason were perfect together and I loved their story so much. I definitely recommend this one!

Melissa Foster is one of my favorite authors. She has complex characters and though her stories can be read as individual novels you get so much more out of it by following the series. Her stories and characters build on each other. She draws you in and at the end of the book you are already thinking about who is going to be next on her list. Both Remy and Mason were introduced in previous novels, but I never would have put them together. This novel has a little bit of everything. Serious family dynamics, comedy, romance, intrigue, friendship and happily ever after. I have been waiting for Remy’s story to come out since we were first introduced to her.

Aiden takes his sister’s safety seriously he has a ton of guilt left over from his parents’ accident. He was entrusted with the raising of Remy after her parents were killed and she is all that he has left. Aiden and Remy have a close and complicated relationship. Remy did not get to be a normal teenager. She was always working, taking care of her fans and being responsible. Remy is a famous actress with a stalker. She was feeling hemmed in by the team bodyguards that her brother Aiden hired for her protection. Remy had started sneaking out, ditching them and when her stalker strikes again Aiden decides to change things up. Mason is brought in as her one and only bodyguard. Mason has never lost a client and isn’t planning on letting one wanna be wild child ruin his record. Mason is the yin to Remy’s yang. He is her other half. Instead of hemming her in he lets her have her freedom while teaching her how to step back from her fame and take time for herself. Melissa Foster ties up the story and leaves you wanting to know what is going to happen to Aiden.

What can I say about THIS IS LOVE…

I adored this book, Remi and Mason's story is full of laughs, sexual tension and so many steamy moments. Remi and Mason were so cute trying to play that they didn’t feel anything for one another. But once Remi kissed Mason boy did the fireworks go off. Plus it wouldn't be a Melissa Foster book if she didn't find a way to sneak in a little eye-tearing moment.

But I will say every time Piper was in a scene she stole it – with her one-liners and the t-shirts were the best. I can’t wait for her book to see who she ends up with.

This book can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend that you read Melissa’s other books. Melissa loves to have characters from her other books made surprise cameos.

I really enjoyed This is Love, but I don't think that would be a surprise to anyone. The tension between Remi and Mason could be felt. Their relationship didn't come easy and the obstacles they faced felt believable. I always enjoy a strong Foster man but I think Mason might just be my favorite so far. While I didn't feel like I could relate to Remi I came around quickly. Mason and Remi fit so well together, if only everyone could find that kind of love.

Melissa Foster has proven time and time again that she has a unique talent of creating characters that enchant her readers ... and her latest continues the trend! THIS IS LOVE is the second book in her Harmony Pointe series and brings us a Hollywood superstar and the bodyguard tasked to control the wayward starlet in a sexy forbidden love romance.

Remi is no stranger to avid reader's of Foster, so starting this story with her handling a stalker and balking at the strict protection her brother has ordered for her was attention grabbing from the start. She's a complex character in that she's achieved such greatness in her young life, but still half feels smothered under her brother's love.

Mason felt like walking sin the second he entered the first scene. He caught her eye majorly before he ever even got the chance to tell her he was her new bodyguard ... and that chemistry continued to flare out of control as they danced around the sexual attraction consuming their thoughts.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys sassy banter, steaming hot passion and generally good natured folks. You can't go wrong with either book in this series so far ... they've both been great!

This is Love is the second book in the Harmony Pointe series, and follows superstar actress Remi and the first bodyguard she doesn't want to run away from, Mason.

Remi is in town filming her next movie and thinks that she has ditched the stalker plaguing her on the west coast, and that her older brother (Aiden) is just being his normal, over-protective self. Since she doesn't believe the threat to her life is real, Remi frequently does everything she can to ditch her protective detail. During the events of the first book in the series (Call Her Mine) and at the beginning of this one, Remi and Aiden come to a compromise that involves hiring one plain-clothed bodyguard, Mason. While Remi approved of this change, she still felt it was unnecessary and over-the-top. However Mason, who had been a part of the foster care system, knew how to give her space and how to not fall for her attempts to sneak away from him. When the threats to her become real, Remi and Mason have to come up with a way to keep her safe, catch the bad guy, and break the news to the world (and more importantly, her brother) that they were in love.

I really enjoyed Call Her Mine, the first book in the series, and I had high hopes that this would continue on being a great series. I should note that while this can be read as a stand alone, I would absolutely recommend at least reading Call Her Mine first, or else all of the characters will bog down the story for you! Even having read that, I had to try and remember who was who and keep the various story lines straight, and at times that took away from the actual scenes.

I tend to love the protector/bodyguard trope, but this one fell a little short for me. I think the biggest issue for me was the instant-love nature of this book. There was very little build up or burn to it, and while they did try and avoid their feelings for a time it did not last long. I would classify this as a love-at-first-site story, so if that's what you're looking for this will be perfect! But for those of us who like to suffer through a bit of a slow burn, it left me wanting more. Everything was very instantaneous, and they delved into deep personal feelings and memories incredibly quickly. Because of that, it made the story feel a bit impersonal as a reader. It's hard to feel emotionally invested and connected when so much is thrown at you so quickly.

I think in general that people will either love this book or feel indifferent about it. There's nothing overtly negative, but for me personally it doesn't stand out or above the rest of the books I've read this year (especially compared to the first book in the series). There wasn't much character development, plot, or conflict. It took awhile for me to get through even though it's a light, easy read, simply because there was nothing much to draw me in. I am honestly more excited to read about Piper and Harley! As soon as we saw more of them I knew that I had to plan on reading She Loves Me.