Books in the Hidden Hearts series

Phoenix Wolf doesn't like people much.People say he has no heart and is oblivious to the world around him, but nothing could be further from the truth. The problem is he sees and hears far too much.Asperger's syndrome colors the way he experiences the world and everything in it. Usually, he is content to keep to himself and debug computers. But, a promotion opportunity thousands of miles away from home pushes him out of his comfort zone.Before he can tackle the challenge of a lifetime, he finds an injured dog. He can't just leave it, so he calls the nearest rescue center.Animal trainer, Zoe Hurlington has reservations about the odd stranger with long blonde hair when he begs her to help save a dog. She is not even sure she buys Phoenix's story that the Labrador Retriever is not his. After her brother was arrested for unspeakable crimes, Zoe learned the hard way that trusting people is a universally bad move.Zoe will gladly stick to training service dogs for a living. Animals don't lie. Yet, somewhere along the way, Phoenix quietly managed to rescue more than a four-legged friend.Can this unlikely friendship provide them both with freedom they never knew existed and love they never dreamed they'd find?If you enjoy a compelling clean and wholesome romance combined with family drama galore, you'll love Freedom, the ninth standalone book in the Hidden Hearts series.

It's time to move on. The trick is figuring out how. As a veterinarian, Stuart Eastwood has learned the hard way love is fragile and terrible things happen to good animals. Even so, he's never seen anything like the animal torture cases appearing at his practice, The Critter Clinic. His friend, Detective Darya Vick has a personal stake in the outcome of this case. Unfortunately, no one knew how deadly the threats would become. Stuart already has lost one woman he loved, is he willing to risk his heart to another woman who puts her life on the line every day?Darya and Stuart have suffered extraordinary loss. Can they find the strength to believe in love and set their hearts free? If you enjoy a clean and wholesome mystery together with a handsome veterinarian, heroic mom, cute kid, talented pets, and plenty of bad guys, you'll love Hearts Set Free, the eighth book in the Hidden Hearts series.

There's nothing worse than getting shot … unless you are forced to shoot your attacker. At least that's what police officer Katelyn Ashford thought before her fiancé tried to attack her at her own wedding. She never thought she'd become a runaway bride. Even worse, she woke up in the stranger's bed in a place she'd never been. Is it the worst thing to ever happen to Katie or the best? As head of security for one of the biggest pop stars in the Pacific Northwest, former Army medic, Logan Anthony has seen his fair share of damsels in distress. Even though he's not the soldier he was before his injury, there's something special about this tough but fragile woman that brings out his protective instincts. Katie knows she has to put the pieces of her life back together. She and Logan make a formidable team. Unfortunately, there seems to be no way to escape Katie's frightening past.If you enjoy a clean and wholesome mystery combined with a stubborn damsel in distress and a dedicated wounded warrior, you'll love Pieces, the seventh book in the Hidden Hearts series.

What if the worst decision of your life defines who you are?John Ashford used to be a helicopter pilot in the Coast Guard. It was his job to help save lives. Now, he's barely living one until a single phone call changes everything. Surgical nurse, Tayanita Moya, walked away from her family. The decision made perfect sense thirteen years ago. Now, she's watching another woman love her ex-husband and raise the daughter she abandoned. Devastated, she blurts the whole sordid story to a random siding salesperson who calls her in a weak moment.When Tayanita and John strike up an unlikely friendship, John must reveal some secrets of his own. John made a devastating mistake, which changed his destiny.Now, Tayanita is about to discover there is a reason he believes he's no longer anyone's hero. Can they rectify the decisions they made in the past to create a brilliant future?If you enjoy a clean and wholesome second chance at love with family drama, you'll love Rectify, the sixth book in the Hidden Hearts series.

A simple tattoo wasn't supposed to change her life.Shelby Lyons wanted to celebrate her hard work and never-ending dreams when she accepted a position teaching math. What seemed like a simple plan was complicated by devastating news.Attorney Mark Littleson's life gives the word complex new meaning. Being a single dad of an autistic daughter and juggling his legal firm should be enough of a challenge. But, as soon as he encounters a tearful Shelby, he can't resist the urge to reach out to her.Having wandered the streets like some sort of nomad, Shelby isn't interested in being someone else's burden. It's hard for her to ask for help. Even so, this ready-made family fulfills her in ways she had not imagined. Shelby has never met a man like Mark, but he makes it far too easy to feel like she belongs.Mark never expected to fall in love. Unfortunately, life keeps getting in the way. He must convince Shelby that love is more than skin deep.If you enjoy a clean and wholesome romance novel full of family, bravery, and heart inspired by true-life events, you'll love Love is More Than Skin Deep, the fourth standalone book in the Hidden Hearts series.

Is it possible to fall in love with a social media profile?Jessica Walters goaded her best friend into posting a profile on Brains-R-Sexy, an online dating service. Even though she wasn't the one looking for love, Jessica can't seem to forget one spectacular profile.Between his job as an accountant, his search and rescue work and volunteering at an animal shelter, Mitch Campbell is one busy man. Busy is all right with him because it gives him less time to think about his romantic life. Or lack thereof.When Jessica rescues an injured dog, she never expects to come face-to-face with the man from her past. After the dating profile buildup, Mitch seems a little lost. Is he as good as he looks on paper? Jessica needs to get to the heart of the matter and discover who the real Mitch Campbell is.When a family crisis hits, Mitch and Jessica find shelter in each other's hearts. Will it be enough to overcome tragedy and keep them together?Sheltered Hearts is the second standalone novel in the Hidden Hearts Series.If you love heroes with a passion for animals and quirks which make them unique, Sheltered Hearts may be perfect for you.