I hadn't read anything of Melissa Foster yet, but Call Her Mine is a wonderful, funny and heartwarming story of friends turning to lovers. Ben and Rels (Aurelia) have been friends forever. But both have been afraid to show the other that their feelings have grown over time. So, when Aurelia is convinced, that Ben just sees her as his BFF, she decides to take a drastic step and move away from her hometown to Harmony Pointe. Ben sees this move as the proof that Aurelia really doesn't want to be with him.
But when a baby is suddenly left at his doorstep, Aurelia is the first one to turn to (and not one of his many sisters). Aurelia sticks by Ben and helps him set up a paternity test, since it is supposedly is his daughter. The story is funny when Ben and Aurelia are struggling with handling the baby. But then help appears from all kind of places and Ben and Aurelia are not sure whether to be thankful for the baby girl in their life or not.
Even more: what if this really is Ben's daughter? What will happen when the baby's mother turns up? Drama, fun and laughter and everything you want in a happy-go-lucky romance! Five out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

Loved this best friends to lovers story! This book really had everything you can ask for in a light, funny and romantic read, set in a small town with absolutely lovable characters. Ben and Aurelia made and are the whole story behind this one.
When Rels as Ben calls her moves to the next town over she shoots down his chance to tell her how he really feels about her. Aurelia is tired of waiting for Ben and gets the signals from him that she'll never be more than a friend. She takes the dive, buys a bookstore and the apartment above it and the store is in the process of a reno. She's setting up business with one of his sisters. Poor Rels doesn't have anyone to unload on because all her besties are his sisters, so it's awkward. Ben shows his jealous side when Rels chats it up with a few male friends and then one of the subcontractors. Chuckle. That was rich. He's so cute when he's upset. It was a great and perfect journey with them and this gem is a great anytime read. Easy, happy and the perfect change of pace! I loved it.

arc from NetGalley and publisher for an honest review

I loved this best friends to lovers romance! Ben and Aurelia are as close as they can be. Everyone in their life can see they love each other. A out of the blue baby on the doorstep forces them to take a closer look at what their life is like and how much they mean to each other.

I loved the siblings. Loved the town they are in. Really loved when they both had that AHA moment of knowing they were truly in love with their soul mate. Just an all around feel good book!

This ARC was courtesy of netgalley - all thoughts and opinions are mine and unbiased
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This is part of a series but I read this as a stand alone and it was fine

This author is new to me but I certainly will watch out for more of her books

I really enjoyed this - a very sweet romance. I want to now read the others in the series to see what happens with the other characters

A great summer read

At first, I wasn’t so sure about this story. Aurelia and Ben were best friends who wanted more from each other but weren’t able to communicate those feelings, until a baby was dropped off on Ben’s porch. But, as the story progressed, I found that I enjoyed both Aurelia and Ben’s journey both as a couple and as new, unprepared parents. The story of Baby Bea and how she came to live with Ben was unexpected and not what a reader would expect. There were a lot of characters in the book and sometimes it was hard to keep up with who they were and how they were related, but it works out in the end.

I absolutely loved this book! It's the first book in a bit that I've had a hard time putting down, I really could have finished it all in one sitting! This was the first book by Melissa Foster I've read, and I'm definitely going to go read her others and am already looking forward to the ones to come!

It was pretty obvious (to everyone apparently!) that Ben and Aurelia were in love with each other. One of my favorite aspects of this book was that they didn't dance around that fact for too long, and the transition from friends to lovers felt natural, and time wasn't wasted with unnecessary drama. I loved the nicknames (and the transition into B's name), the friendly (turned sexy) banter, and there were a lot of good bits of advice and family dynamics. Also, the secondary characters each had their own voice and were so fun and unique; that's what made me first look to see if the author had other books (and I was of course pleasantly surprised!). This book works fine as a standalone and you don't need to read the other books to appreciate this one, but I am looking forward to reading those and I'm sure they would only enhance this story!

While I can't say I would react/feel in the same way if this same situation happened to me, all of the characters reactions felt genuine (whereas in other novels they can tend to feel forced, or like the individuals are perfect). It's full of, that's not how I would have done it but I still respect your decision, moments. And that ending, I did not see that coming!

The only things that felt slightly off were the billionaire status (that just feels like a bit of a stretch, but didn't make me love Ben any less, especially after the changing table incident!), and I am still trying to wrap my head around the ending; it's not what I imagined and I just don't know what to do with these emotions yet! And again, a few things I would have done differently if it were myself in the story, but I can't hold that against the characters or the author!

And thank you Melissa for that epilogue, one of the funniest and most perfect endings to a book! I'm definitely going to re-read it any time I need a pick-me-up or a good laugh!

Aurelia Stark and Ben Dalton are best friends , who are in love with each other, but are oblivious of it. Aurelia decides she has had enough of seeing Ben everyday, and falling asleep with each other, but as "friends". She decides to move into the next town over and open up a bookstore and live in the apartment above it. One day while visiting Ben, they both get the surprise of their lives, by finding a baby girl left on Ben's door step! Aurelia gets attached right away, while Ben starts freaking out and wants to drop the baby off at the nearest police station. With no idea of who the baby's mother is, the pair decides to keep the baby and get a paternity test done. Will this finally push these two to admit to their feelings? Or will they just remain friends?

Ben and Aurelia’s story is a wonderful friends to lovers story, that makes you laugh and makes you cry a little too. My heart was destroyed at the end, but you could tell that these guys hard a heart of gold and were going to do the right thing. I love the secondary characters. Can’t wait for more!

This was a friends to lovers romance with a little bundle of chaos thrown in. Ben and Aurelia are best friends who each are harboring feelings for each other. I am glad the author didn't drag out the part where each character was scared to tell the other what they felt. You get to go on a wild ride when a surprise visitor is at the door. I enjoyed when the sisters found out and helped. I loved how they gave Ben a hard time. This book has sweetness and a couple who has some road blocks to work through. This was a great read with great characters.

Sweet romance. Love this series and this author. She never disappoints I enjoyed the sweet romance and the storyline. Catching up on the other characters from past books in always wonderful also. Well written and full of joy

This is the first book I have read from this author and I loved it! It was a fun book to read (even with the seriousness of the baby being dropped off) and I couldn't read it fast enough!
Aurelia and Ben are such a cute couple and I loved how they handled the surprise delivery which finally brought them together.
I also enjoyed the interaction with Ben's family and Aurelia's friend & Grandmother.
I am going to have to add the series about Ben's family to my tbr list!!
I am not a fan of books written by a third person, so it did take me a while to get used to. Aside from this though it was a great book and I hope you love it as much as I did!!

I was given an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest and independent review.
One of my favourite contemporary authors has managed to write another cracker.
Romantic, fun. cute and sexy with familiar characters and some new faces. The perfect summer read.
4.5****

I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher with the understanding that I would provide an honest review of the book after reading it.

I have read many books by Melissa Foster and this book is a spin-off of the Sugar Lake series. Willow, Zane, Piper, Bodhi, and the rest of the family appear in this story. You can read this as a stand-alone book.

Aurelia and Ben’s story had its ups and downs, surprises, laughs, heart-melts and heartbreaks. This is a friends-to-lovers story with a surprise baby that turns things upside down! Ben learns what’s important in life and takes immediate action to care for the two lucky ladies in his life.

Read more about how A+B=B! You won’t be disappointed!

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

While you can read this as a stand alone, you can tell that there were previous books about the other couples and this family.

This book really fell flat for me as I just could not get over the fact that Ben used sex with other women to "get through" a night when Aurelia had a date - because what else would she be doing but having sex on her first date.

It was also hard to relate when Ben feels like she has rejected his advances and she perceives his "hints" as a joke - this was just too immature for adults their age.

Most of the book was their bonding to his surprise daughter (sorry for the spoiler but it is his baby) and their fear that the birth mother will reappear and take Bea back after they have come to love her.

Parts were funny as they had no clue on taking care of a baby but most was filled with angst of losing Bea. Finally started skimming the final chapters until Caroline appeared and it got a little more interesting after that.
And the epilogue was kind of hilarious and probably the best part of the whole book.

Call Her Mine is the first book in Melissa Foster's new Harmony Pointe series. It's not a break from her previous books - most of the characters are familiar frineds but even if you haven't read her other books you won't be confused.
This is a friends to lovers story with a twist. Ben and Aurelia have had a great friendship forever but nothing else. Aurelia is ready for a change and moves to Harmony Pointe for a fresh start. She's tired of waiting for something to happen and then it does.
After another night of watching movies and "sleeping" together with nothing but sleep going on they open the door to find a basket on Ben's doorstep. When they open the basket there's a baby girl inside and a note saying she was Ben's - oops.
Rather that tear Aurelai and BEn apart, it seems to draw them together as they both fall in love with this tiny little girl. They join together to figure out what the next steps are and if Ben is the father will he be raising this little bundle of joy alone.
At the last minute, they finally uncover the mystery of the baby's mother and how she will fit into their newly formed family.
Melissa Foster does an amazing job with writing strong, smart characters and keeps the story interesting and fun.
I received an advanced copy of this book.

This was a beautiful surprise baby, friends to lovers book. Aurelia is moving on with her life even though she's still in love with her best friend Ben. Until one morning a baby appears! Through managing how to take care of new baby, and navigate the hows, why's and who's Ben finally confesses his love for Aurelia. There's a lot going on, but these two move through this whirlwind with such grace, it makes the book such a joy to read.

I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Ben and Aurelia are best friends who have feelings for each other. Neither has ever told the other about their feelings and something always comes between them. However, when they find a baby on Ben's doorstep - with a note that says that Ben is the dad! - they are faced with a challenge neither could have expected.
I love the secret baby thrope. There is something fun about the pressure people are put under when there is a baby involved and not every author can handle it realistically. I think Foster had handled it quite well, they had struggles and didn't really know how to deal with the baby because neither had any experience. Luckily they had a support system who helped them and gave advice. The situation with the babys mom was surprising and not the usual villain/careless woman trope authors irritatingly tend to use.
The relationship between the h and H was very convenient and there was not much conflict - some might like it but some may want some more struggles as it would have been more realistic.

Overall, I think people who enjoy light contemporary romance will enjoy this one too.



I recieved a copy of this book in exchange of an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Call Her Mine by Melissa Foster is a thoroughly charming romance that has the perfect amount of heat between Ben and Aurelia to keep the pages turning at a rapid pace...I couldn’t put the book down once I started reading this couple’s story. I look forward to what is in store next for this cast of characters.

This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

Call Her Mine is an entertaining, easy read. It’s a heartwarming friends to lovers story, as well as the surprise baby troupe (not my favorite theme, but I do like a good friends to lovers story and this fit that nicely). As usual with Melissa Foster, this book had plenty of emotion, laughter, tears, and, of course, love. I look forward to return visits to Harmony Pointe.

I’ve read numerous Melissa Foster books now and I love her writing style. It’s light and fun and a very easy fast read.

I had read all the others in her various series so knew the characters and a rough background but I enjoyed the boy is in love with girl and girl is in love with girl but everyone but them knows it.

Lovely read would recommend to anyone.