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Compass of the Heart
When Steve Bernard finds his college classmate Ava Jones stranded in the rain, he takes his chance to be a knight in shining armor and offer her a ride home. Only instead of a white steed, he’s driving a white Volkswagen camper van named Pearl.
State by state, Ava and Steve get to know each other on a road trip of a lifetime. When they reach the West Coast, will the compass of Ava’s heart point toward a new home?
Compass of the Heart is a short story originally included in the Loving Hearts Anthology in honor of Richard and Mildred Loving.
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All Signs Point to Us
They say your first love is unforgettable. But what if you could never let go? Ten years after a devastating betrayal, Everleigh Daniels still can’t escape the memories of Kade Costello. Once inseparable, their love was torn apart by a lie, leaving Everleigh’s heart in pieces. Now, as Kade dates her best friend Charlotte, Everleigh is forced to confront the past she thought she’d buried and the man she’s never stopped loving.
Kade Costello thought he’d left heartbreak behind until moving back to Paradise Harbor brings Everleigh right next door. Saving the town’s beloved restaurant should be simple, but working alongside the woman who shattered his trust reignites feelings he thought were long gone. As old wounds resurface and secrets threaten to unravel, Kade must decide if he can forgive the only girl he’s ever loved—or risk losing her all over again