Hearts Reclaimed
Two weary souls find each other against all odds...
Ashlyn Rivers left her cheating fiancé behind and moved to Ardor Creek to revamp her life. Done with men in general, she has plenty to focus on, like building her new business and renovating her house for the local haunted homes tour. Falling in love is definitely not on the agenda.
Scott Grillo lost his family in a tragic accident several years ago. Still processing the loss, he throws himself into his contracting business, pushing away the loneliness and heartache.
When Ashlyn blazes into Scott's life, he turns down her request to renovate her house, vowing to squelch the desire she stirs deep inside. But Ashlyn is a force to be reckoned with and Scott finds himself longing for her embrace each day she remains in Ardor Creek.
Can these two disillusioned souls reclaim their hearts and choose to love again?
Welcome to Ardor Creek, the small Pennsylvania town where love is in the air! If you like a grumpy hero and feisty heroine, this book is your jam. As with all of Ayla's books, there's a slight holiday theme, and Halloween ghosts play a part! The main character is a widower who discusses the loss of his family so please take note of this before reading. Settle in and fall in love with Ardor Creek today!
192 pages, 2 editions
English edition · First published 2021 by Reading Goddess Press, LLC · ISBN 9781953471130
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Ratings and reviews
Ashlyn's grandmother passed away. She left Ashlyn her haunted home. She's moving into the home to start a new life. She's going to need renovations though. Scott is a contractor. Ashlyn found out he's the best and won't settle for less. She is persistent and finally broke Scott into doing those renovations. Scott is afraid to move on from his deceased wife and daughter. Ashlyn has made a celibacy pact since her ex cheated on her. Do they both have what it takes to love forward? Her nickname is cute. The first dinner was something else. I love their challenges. He always says he doesn't like something and she makes it her mission to have him try it and love it. Ashlyn has made herself a celibacy pact after her ex cheated but she knows she isn't going to stop wanting Scott. Since Scott's wife died he hasn't been with anyone else. He doesn't know how to date but he can't deny he wants Ashlyn. Those texts are cute. Kelly and Petter are such good friends. Robert is a terrible person for everything he's done. Her admission is what I was waiting. The bar was a nightmare! I feel for both of them. How do you say what you're feeling when you're scared? The ending was beautiful. I needed this story in my life. I laughed and smiled so much. This was a painful and sweet story.
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