This is my first Melissa Foster ARC but I have some of her books in my TBR shelf. I got the ARC from NetGalley.

The blurb lured me in... I was actually excited to read this because I was in a book funk and I thought this book would get me out of it... but not really. It actually took me a couple days to finish it. I love the whole premise of the story—friends to lovers, its family oriented and it also touched on taking responsibility for your actions. It was actually quite romantic.

It was a tad bit fast-paced for my liking. I get that they were friends that had feelings for each other for a very long time but it was zero to sixty in just a short amount of time then throw in a baby in the mix and it was too much happening in one time. I wish it was prolonged/extended a little bit, after all, build-up is the key...

Everybody has a past, so I didn't mind their backstory... what got my eyes rolling so much is that some of the dialogues were a tad bit cheesy for my taste. Don't get me wrong, I'm the biggest romantic sap I know and I always love good ol' cheese, but I didn't think some of the lines were realistic and for me to say that, well it really was a tad bit loads of cheese but this is just my opinion. I'm just saying.

But overall I did enjoy the book... it was okay. The last couple of chapters were actually heart-wrenching so depending on how emotional you are, you might want to keep your tissues near.


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This book was legit like sunshine in book form. This was the first Melissa Foster book I’d ever read and solely judging by the cover and synopsis I had a feeling it was my kinda book. And I’m so happy to say that it was! This book gave me all sorts of happy mushy feelings and though I wish I had read the stories of the characters this series intertwined with because all these characters sounded like a family I’d want to be a part of.. I didn’t feel like I had missed out on much which I gotta say I loved! So many authors write “stand alone” novels where the characters intertwine and they make you feel like you popped into the movies halfway through a film. Melissa Foster obviously knows what she’s doing and I know I’ll so keep coming back for more of this author’s works.

Best friend’s Aurelia & Ben had known each other for years, but as it usually goes, neither of them knew what was right in front of their noses. They both dated other people, went on with their lives until Aurelia had enough and was set on starting over; new life, new business and no more Ben. As fate would have it, just as she was set on this new life, a baby was dropped off on Ben’s doorstep. And so the hunt for the baby’s biological mother began, but along the way, not only did they become an instant family with baby Bea, they finally realized that they were there for each other all along and both felt something more than friendship for each other.

This book is full to the brim with not only happiness, but second chances and the feeling that so long as you have your family and each other, everything will be okay. After one book, I fell in love with the Dalton’s, and I absolutely cannot wait to hear more from this hilariously lovely family.

Call Her Mine to is a super sexy and swoony friends to lovers single dad romance that made my ovaries go boom! Now while this book wasn't my favorite by this author, I definitely enjoyed it. It's worth a pick up.

Ben and Aurelia have really amazing chemistry. Best friends with years of hidden feelings for one another. I loved the way they work together especially after finding baby b on his doorstep. It just so cute how quickly they fell in love with Bea.

I will say - and I have experienced this before with another Melissa Foster series - it says Call Her Mine is a standalone however, I for sure would have benefited from reading the books in the Sugar Lake series. Characters were brought in and I felt like I was expected to know who they were.

Overall, if you're looking for a sexy, fast-paced romance with a lot of heart then this one is for you.

My first Melissa Foster read and I loved it! It was the perfect balance of a good plot line and some sexy time. The plot twist toward the end is not what I expected and the epilogue had me cracking up!

I didn't realize this was a spin-off series, so I now I will be binge reading her other books!

Call Her Mine is the ultimate romance! Best friends that both have feelings they deny for the sake of their friendship, a CB'ing baby that makes you wish you could actually see pictures of what she does in the book, and enough steam to need a cold shower...this has too many moments to list, but I couldn't stop reading. The best part? I was already counting down to the next book in the series before it was halfway through. The characters are amazing and hilariously candid. I love anything written by Melissa Foster, but this one has to be my all-time favorite so far!

Call Her Mine was the perfect read for my cool, relaxing Sunday! I DEVOURED this book, stopping only for a refill on my iced coffee and kiss my hubby. Ben and Aurelia are perfection! This small town, single daddy and best friends to lovers romance combines all my favorite jams. I am all about this book!! Ben is the most charming single dad around, my ovaries were busting like fireworks time and time again. Is there anything better than a single dad turning is playboy ways around to devoted daddy and finally recognizing his love for his bestie. I THINK NOT dolls!

Melissa Foster has the divine ability to create a connection within her characters that is so heartfelt even as the book is starting. I loved Ben and Aurelia from the start! Their instant banter and friendship is like a warm blanket on a cool day, I just snuggled in for the ride. Ben finely straddles the line of douchebag and charming billionaire. He doesn't flaunt is bed notches or his money, but it's all there under the surface. Once Baby B is left on his porch, he takes a complete 180 to my FAVORITE BABY DADDY! Gosh he's so adorable with his clueless nature and bleeding heart for his baby. Aurelia has the patience of a saint. This man, leans on her unabashedly, but all the while, she loves it! While she's desperate to move on from her unrequited love, Ben is desperate to hang onto her. Their first kiss is EVERYTHING!!

Ben and Aurelia's romance is RED HOT! Their relationship moves ahead in light speed, creating this tight nit little family of 3. Every look, every touch is FIRE! I was completely addicted, that I couldn't devour the story fast enough. There's so much to love; the romance, the emotional tears, and that hilarious ending. Call Her Mine is one of my favorite Melissa Foster books to date!!

I was highly anticipating Call Her Mine by Melissa Foster, but sadly, this friends to lovers romance fell short of my expectations. I actually had to stop reading and read two other books before coming back to it, and I rarely do that.

After reading the Sugar Lake series (which introduce Ben and Aurelia as those books feature Ben's sisters and Aurelia's friends), I couldn't wait for Ben and Aurelia's story. I thought they had such great sexual tension in the Sugar Lake series, but now I'm questioning my memory because I felt nothing between these two in Call Her Mine. Their romantic relationship felt formulaic and...just strange.

Also, their relationship moved rather quickly from friends to lovers, and while these types of romance don't necessarily need to be slow-burn, this was very abrupt. This is a standalone in a new series, but frankly if I hadn't read the Sugar Lake series, I would have felt even more lost than I already did.

I found the mystery baby mama aspect to be a bit much as well, and while I knew about that going in, I just expected more/better.

That being said, I enjoyed other aspects of the book, just not the main characters and story line. That was a bummer for me because I've loved what I've read of Melissa Foster so far.

I am looking forward to what comes next. I'd really like Piper Dalton's story.

***I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy generously provided by the publisher via NetGalley.***

Ben and Aurelia have been best friends forever, but their timing has never been right. Ben has hinted several times at wanting “more” with Aurelia, but she always thought he was joking. Aurelia always wished for more with Ben, but thought he had permanently friend-zoned her. Both filling the void with meaningless one night stands, relationships. Both believing a friendship was better than not having the other in their lives. Both incredibly smart, successful, and dumb! At least in regards to expressing their true feelings. But life has a way of turning their lives upside down...

Call Her Mine is the first novel in the Harmony Pointe series. Can I just say OMG! Melissa Foster is a wonderful, amazingly talented author. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed ALL of her series, but this one....WOW! I love secret baby stories and this one has one of the best, most surprising twists at the end. I loved Ben and Aurelia’s adventures in caring for Bea. The poop scenes were EPIC, laugh out loud! The ending had me crying, but cheering for the family of three in the end. Babies are truly a gift and a miracle! Loved this story! I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.

I love a good friends to lovers story! This one is a fabulous one. Ben and Aurelia have been friends forever. Neither wanted to chance losing the other by taking a step to make it more. Then their lives are forever changed when a baby is left on Ben's doorstep. As they navigate, their new normal the two become a real couple. I loved Ben and Aurelia story. I laughed, cried and felt every emotion. It was such a feel good story! I received an advance copy of the book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

When Aurelia Stark woke up in the arms of her best friend (aka man she loved forever) yet again! she knew that she had to be even more determined to continue with her plan to move on and open her up her book store, but that all came to a screeching halt when a tiny package arrived on the doorstep.

Ben Dalton has loved Aurelia forever but doesn't know how to tell her, and when little B turns up on the doorstep, there is only one person he wants by his side, he just has to convince Aurelia of that fact.

Call Her Mine is an absolutely beautiful story about getting out of the friend zone, teamwork and love. I'm sure some people will be bent out of shape that Ben was not celibate though out this whole love in the friend zone, but to me, it makes it more realistic. The characters and the writing was excellent and everything I have come to expect from the author, though at times I did get confused by all of Ben's family.

Call Her Mine is the first book in the Harmony Pointe series, a friends to lovers story featuring Ben Dalton and Aurelia Stark. I was immediately drawn to the synopsis of Call Her Mine, I adore Melissa Foster's books and thoroughly enjoyed the Sugar Lake books featuring Ben's siblings.

Single parent and secret baby tropes tick all my boxes. When a baby is left on Ben's doorstep, it brings this pair of best friends even closer together as they struggle with the demands of parenthood.

As with most of Melissa's books, Ben and Aurelia is a sweet story that has plenty of heat, heart and humor.

I would highly recommend reading the Sugar Lake series prior to reading Call Her Mine, as many of the stories of many of the characters who appear those titles, have their stories continues with Call Her Mine, and it will be confusing as the Dalton family is quite a cast of characters.

I adore the strong familial ties in this title and I loved seeing the other Dalton siblings, and I can't wait for Piper to meet her match.

Melissa Foster doesn't disappoint in this extension of the Sugar Lake series. This first book in the Harmony Pointe series was sweet all the way around. This is the story of Ben and Aurelia (I just love that he calls her "Rels" and you will too). They previously appear in the Sugar Lake novels but you don't know their tale until now.

Brief Story Summary: Ben and Aurelia are perennial best friends. Unbeknownst to each other, for years they had eyes for one another. One morning they find a basket on Ben's doorstep. Once they see what's inside, their story unfolds. Will the contents bring them together or keep them apart? In true Dalton family fashion, we are treated to the zany and diverse involvement of these characters as they intertwine in his life.

Though this reads as a wonderful stand-alone, I would recommend reading the Sugar Lake series starting with "The Real Thing". You'll enjoy this story even more knowing the back story of the characters.

Can't wait to read book two!!

Oh Ben Dalton is one sexy man and him with a baby - we'll he just becomes scorching hot!

Ben and Aurelia have been best of friends forever. So when Aurelia starts to have her feeling change from friendship to more and Ben seems to be clueless, she decides its time to break the line to her heart and start over in the next town over. A new chapter in her life so to speak.

What she didn't expect was for Ben to find a baby on his front porch with a note claiming that she's his baby. Aurelia steps up as BFF to help Ben Find out if the precious baby girl was truly his and who the mother of the child is.

I loved Ben and Rely together. You can tell how much they care for each other and their chemistry together is through the roof. Both had been holding off for so long, not wanting to rock the boat on their friendship but the two of them together as a couple is just smokin' hot! Baby B is the catalyst that finally brings the two of them together - but is it for the right reasons or is Ben just using her because he has no clue on how to handle a baby on his own.

Another amazing book from Melissa and as long as she is writing I'll be devouring her stories!

Wow, what a totally unputdownable novel from author Melissa Foster. Call Her Mine grabs you right from the start and the wondrous journey never lets up. The two main characters, bookstore owner Aurelia Stark, and venture capitalist Ben Dalton, have been best friends for years, and their romantic courtship is replete with poor timing, elation, and love. This is the first book from the author's brand new series Harmony Pointe, and it can be enjoyed as a standalone.

Unrequited love is what Aurelia and Ben have been harboring forever. The time is never right to share their romantic feelings, so when they finally do, their happiness is tangible. Coinciding with their new relationship is Baby Bea, an infant that was left on Ben's doorstep. A paternity test proves that Ben is Bea's father. Aurelia and Ben are now parents, while balancing sleeplessness, two residences, two demanding jobs, and everything else in between. Naturally, Bea's biological mother is also a huge concern.

Call Her Mine is truly an amazing and heartrending novel. It is an emotional read with sexy times that are both loving and steamy. I finished this book a few hours ago, yet it took me a while to pull myself together in order to write a review. Only a few novels have ever caused me to be contemplative and overwhelmingly raw, which this one does stunningly. Don't pass up the chance to read this well-written book.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

I love the friends to lovers trope. Call Her Mine shows it at its best with a hero and heroine who make me happy. They’re both strong people who value open communication and honesty. Their love, friendship and regard for one another is never in question. The only thing they haven’t spoken is how much they want each other, but thankfully, that doesn’t last long. There’s a wrench that gets thrown in the works? But even that they tackle as a unit. It’s pretty great.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Ben has always loved his best friend Aurelia as just that a best friend, nothing ever went past that friendship stage and it has been enough. But its been a bit complicated since she's moved. Now with Aurelia finding a baby abandoned on Ben's front porch their lives will turn around as they try to figure out of the child is really his, find out who the child's mother is and demand answers, until they can work things out both Ben and Aurelia will care for the child. But to Aurelia there is nothing hotter then seeing Ben's daddy side come out and things start to heat up for the two as well. They've got many things to face but will try to work on it together.

I love a good friendship to lovers situation. They already know the dirty little details with eachother so a relationship between the two isn't really complicated. What is complicated is the baby Ben is now tasked to face and Aurelia being his friend wants so do what she can to help him and the baby out. They've got to manage their friendship, the child's well being and learning dealing with the fact that they have jobs and lives so it was was interesting seeing how the two worked on things and how everything worked out. I especially loved the romance between the two and the heated exchanges. Overall this was a pretty great book I really enjoyed it.

Ben and Aurelia have loved each other for years... they just didn't know it. Stuck in unrequited love limbo, Aurelia decides to jump on the chance to start over - new town, new place, new business venture, new life. Right? Ben doesn't want to lose his best friend, the only woman he's ever loved, so he finds excuses to get her to stay. What happens when the biggest reason of all literally finds its way to his door?

I always know when I read a book from Melissa Foster that the story will be epic and she did not let me down. Call Her Mine had easy to love characters, a spicy coming together moment, little to no drama, warm family and friends interactions, and so much love that I just wanted to hug and squeeze the book in my hands forever. I felt for Ben and his situation. Trying to distance himself from Aurelia and the hopelessness he felt in getting his happily ever after, he tended to get involved in one night stands. No muss, no fuss. At least, that's what he thought until one such encounter created a blessing that not only taught him about a different type of love, but brought him the woman he always wanted. I admired Aurelia for her strength in standing by his side. I felt conflicted because on one hand, it was hurtful that he had created a life with someone else. But on the other, he was wholly devoted to her and building a life and future with her.

While this was most definitely a friends-to-lovers romance, and there were plenty of romantic and swoon-worthy moments to be found, it was also about the baby and how these two characters had to change and adapt for this huge change in their lives. Neither of them were prepared to welcome a baby, especially since they were just starting to navigate their way through new coupledom. But I feel like the author pulled off this complicated story with her usual finesse and it was impossible to not fall in love with everyone and their moments. I loved having this visit with the Daltons (seriously, aren't they just the best family?) and I'm looking forward to more of these people. Will Fletcher ever find his match? What about Piper? And with the amount of times I've seen Jared Stone, does he have a story? I'm staying tuned...

Call Her Mine
By: Melissa Foster

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Sweet friends to lovers

In this absolutely sweet best friends to lovers romantic book we watch two people not only fall in love with each other but the adorable new born left on Ben’s doorstep. The writing is flawless, and the words are so captivating, the plot had so many twists and turns and none that I was expecting, and many shocking moments.

Authors Blurb: Ben Dalton has always been honest, except where his heart is concerned. He’s been in love with his best friend saucy, smart-mouthed Aurelia Stark forever. But Ben’s a planner, and timing has never been on his side. When he finally decides to make his move, Aurelia beats him to the punch with a move of her own—to a different town. Aurelia loves her new life in the charming town of Harmony Pointe. She has a great apartment and her very own bookstore, and best of all, the sinfully hot, commitment phobic friend she’s crushed on for years is no longer just around the corner. Maybe she’ll finally be able to leave her unrequited love behind and move on. But when a baby is left on Ben’s front porch a baby that is presumably his Aurelia is there for him. Neither one knows the first thing about babies, but how hard can it be? Ben and Aurelia are catapulted into a world of love, laughter, and tracking down the baby mama, and it might even add up to a very happily ever after… just not one either of them expects.

Well let me start by saying
This book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it's beautifully written and believable. It is easily a five star read. Written in dual POV my personal favorite this story flows so incredibly well that the next thing you know your 80% into the book and loving every second of it. The believable way the characters interact is perfect. Run, Hop, Jump or use your (1 click) finger to do whatever you have to do and get this amazing book. It'll break your heart, you'll want to scream with frustration and it'll let you discover that love just might conquer all. The chemistry is steamy and sweet and oh so romantic.

Thanks Netgally for letting me read and review.📚💕

Call them yours!

Call Her Mine by Melissa Foster is the story of Ben, Aurelia and Bea. Ben and Aurelia (Rels)have been best friends forever. Aurelia has been I love with Ben (and he with her) but they are unaware the other sees them as anything more than friends. When Rels moves away to open her own bookstore and to move forward with her life, she tries to convince herself to leave Ben behind. Just when she is ready to do exactly that, she finds a basket outside Ben’s door. She assumes the neighbour made him muffins, but inside the basket is something much sweeter...a baby who is Ben’s! But who is the mother and why leave the poor baby there when Ben didn’t know he’d fathered a child!!

I laughed out loud as Ben and a Rels manoeuvre through the issues of taking care of a baby. I loved how Ben finally stepped up to tell Rels his feelings and how much of the book was the insta-family dynamics. And learning about Bea’s mother and her reasons for giving up her child made me cry. All in all, this is another fabulous book with a little of everything you’d want in a romantic comedy.

I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the author. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely.

This is why I love Melissa and her writing. I absolutely loved this book. It was freaking amazing. Melissa has become one of my favorite authors this past year and I'm so glad that I got to read this early. It was so good from beginning to end and I couldn't get enough.

Thank you Netgalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.