I was so glad to see Riley and Phoenix get their chance. I adore second chance romances and this one was fragile and filled with heartache. The romance was sweet, tender and made my heart skip a beat. It is a story of forgiveness, truth and most of all love.
Novak did a wonderful job of fleshing out the characters and making me connect. The story picks up seventeen years later when Phoenix is released and returns to Whiskey Creek hoping to establish a connection with her young son. Phoenix was accused and found guilty of running down a classmate and sentenced to jail. Family pressures led to their break-up and Phoenix found herself alone, heartbroken and pregnant but a tragic car ride sealed their fate. She lived in a trailer on the outskirts of town with her mother but Riley noticed her and the two fell in love. Phoenix was not a popular kid in high school, in fact, most thought her an oddball.
An unusual heroine and a second chance romance gave me all the feels. I was delighted that this worked as a standalone and was even more excited to meet Phoenix Fuller. I love small-town romances and I have always wanted to try one her novels. This Heart of Mine by Brenda Novak is the eighth book in her Whiskey Creek series. He has no idea that he's about to find both-if they can forgive the mistakes in their past… He is, however, ready to find someone to love. Riley doesn't trust Phoenix, doesn't want her in Jacob's life. But Jacob's father isn't exactly welcoming.
All she wants to do is return to Whiskey Creek and get to know her son. Now, after serving her time in prison, Phoenix has been released. Unfortunately, there was no way to prove her innocence. But she did not run down the girl he started dating next! Yes, she might have acted a bit obsessive when he broke up with her. Phoenix was desperate not to lose him-especially once she found out she was pregnant. 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. Second chance? As the daughter of a hoarder, Phoenix Fuller had a tough childhood.
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