This Heart of Mine (Whiskey Creek #8)
Brenda Novak
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· 46 ratings · 400 pages · Published: 30 Mar 2015

As the daughter of a hoarder, Phoenix Fuller had a tough childhood. So when the handsome, popular Riley Stinson became her boyfriend in high school, she finally felt as though she had something to be proud of. Phoenix was desperate not to lose him—especially once she found out she was pregnant. Yes, she might have acted a bit obsessive when he broke up with her. But she did not run down the girl he started dating next!
Unfortunately, there was no way to prove her innocence. Now, after serving her time in prison, Phoenix has been released. All she wants to do is return to Whiskey Creek and get to know her son. But Jacob's father isn't exactly welcoming.
Riley doesn't trust Phoenix, doesn't want her in Jacob's life. He is, however, ready to find someone to love. And he wants a good mother for his son. He has no idea that he's about to find both—if they can forgive the mistakes in their past…
Tagged as:
- contemporary 18
- second chances 16
- poor heroine 9
- angst 7
- tortured heroine 6
- sweet/gentle heroine 6
- class difference 6
- single father 6
- small town 6
- independent heroine 6
- forbidden love 4
- dual pov 4
- working class hero 4
- m-f romance 4
- third person pov 4
- forced proximity 3
- hurt/comfort 3
- slow burn 3
- disabilities & scars 3
- height difference 2
- caretaking 2
- possessive hero 2
- take-charge heroine 2
- shy heroine 2
- male pov 1
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- content warnings
- death / grief 5
- past abuse 5
- abuse 4
- mental trauma 4
- geography
- north america 2
- usa 2
- california 2
romance tags
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