Johan.

Van Den Bosch #8

by Melanie Martins

"While he won her heart, mine was already secretly his." - HannahHannah

Johan once promised me a future together, but when the time came, he chose duty over love, leaving me heartbroken and confused. His sweet words about us now feel like a distant echo, drowned out by the responsibilities that pulled him away. As I try to piece my life back together, the mystery of my great-aunt Amelia resurfaces, dragging me into a web of secrets and intrigue that I can't ignore.

Cambridge was supposed to be a fresh start, but it’s filled with reminders of Johan and the life we almost had. Amidst the chaos, there’s Conrad—Johan's best friend. He’s been a steady presence, always showing interest, always there for me since the moment we met. Maybe it’s time to give him a chance, to see if the spark between us can light a new path forward.

But with Amelia's secrets looming larger than ever and my heart still tangled in the past, I’m torn between the familiar ache of lost love and the possibility of something new.

Will I find the strength to move on and give Conrad a chance, or will the ghosts of my past pull me back into Johan’s orbit?

435 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 2, 2024

About the author

Melanie Martins is a digital entrepreneur, travel influencer, and the author of the series "Blossom in Winter", a forbidden love story between a young heiress and her godfather. Her debut novel has been labeled as "wrong", "immoral", and by others as a "masterpiece", "phenomenal" and a "must-read" creating a dedicated, loyal fan base of lovers and haters.

When she is not behind her laptop writing, she can be found globetrotting, reading, daydreaming, and sharing her adventures on Instagram and Facebook

Born in France and raised in Portugal, she currently lives on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Malta and can't get enough of it.

To get a copy of Blossom in Winter, you may visit blossominwinter.com

Reviews

[Ashley W · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have loved most of the books she has written in the last 2 series but this one was painful to read!! The editor and publisher did a terrible job of checking errors before printing! There were still editor notes and numerous times I was reading the same sentence or paragraph over again, just slightly reworded on another page. It was extremely repetitive. Overall the storyline was ok, but this has been my least favorite of all her books. I’m worried for her new series…

[Lori Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the Blossom In winter series and this one just as much. I can't wait for the next series that they hinted at on the last page of this book. I got to kno what it's called.

[Melissa Allen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved the story. However, when you see so many grammatical errors, it makes it sometimes hard to read. There are even some editor's notes in the text.

[Crystal O'Brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

sad to see no more on this series.
enjoyed the entire lot