Hartland Series by Brenda Barrett

From her humble beginnings in Pear Tree, Clarendon, to the gilded confines of the Hartland Estate, Victoria’s life has been a delicate balancing act of sacrifice, secrets, and survival. Her story spans generations—marked by betrayal, resilience, and a love that defied every expectation.She was a wife to one Hart man, mistress to another, and the silent thread holding it all together... moreFrom her humble beginnings in Pear Tree, Clarendon, to the gilded confines of the Hartland Estate, Victoria’s life has been a delicate balancing act of sacrifice, secrets, and survival. Her story spans generations—marked by betrayal, resilience, and a love that defied every expectation.She was a wife to one Hart man, mistress to another, and the silent thread holding it all together. Now that Jude Hart—the powerful patriarch of Jamaica’s wealthiest family—is dead, Victoria Stewart is finally free to speak. Bound by a promise to keep the past buried while he lived, she summons her youngest son to her side to reveal the who their fathers really were, and what it truly cost to build the Hartland legacy. less

Eight years ago, they walked away from something real. Now fate—and a child—bring them back together.When Irene Simpson left Blake Hart behind, she never imagined she'd return to Jamaica with a secret that would change both their their daughter, Isla. Focused on her career and guarding her heart, Irene never expected to see Blake again—let alone feel the pull of everything they once shared... moreEight years ago, they walked away from something real. Now fate—and a child—bring them back together.When Irene Simpson left Blake Hart behind, she never imagined she'd return to Jamaica with a secret that would change both their their daughter, Isla. Focused on her career and guarding her heart, Irene never expected to see Blake again—let alone feel the pull of everything they once shared.Blake has spent the last eight years building a legacy at Hartland, but Irene's return shatters his carefully constructed world. He never stopped loving her, and now he has something new to fight for—a family he never knew he had.But love the second time around is rarely simple. As old wounds resurface and unspoken truths come to light, Blake and Irene must decide if they're willing to take the risk… or walk away once more.A tender, emotional second-chance romance about love, timing, and the ties that never truly break. less