by Nora Everly
Ashley’s Review
This book made my heart happy. A meddlesome mama, siblings, children, and friends threaten to steal the show in this small town, friends-to-lovers romance that is full of love and heart.
The beginning of the story is a bit angsty, as can be expected when a story starts with a marriage falling apart due to the actions of a cheating jerk of a husband. Readers experience Violet's heartbreak, but they also get to experience a bit of "The Year of Violet," as she reclaims her life and realizes she's in love with one of her best friends. Jake is premium-quality book boyfriend material.
I almost shied away from reading this book because I have some difficulty with surprise pregnancy stories. However, while the unplanned pregnancy was an important plot point, it didn’t pull me out of the story or seem like the only reason Jake and Violet were together. From the Heart is really more of a friends-to-lovers story with a surprise pregnancy than it was a surprise pregnancy romance.
5 Stars
Blurb
Violet doesn’t need complications. And falling for the former best friend of her soon to be ex-husband is exactly as complex as it sounds.
Jake had always been her friend too. But after an epic night spent reminding her how good it feels to be wanted, things get even more tangled.
Because now Violet is unexpectedly expecting.
Jake doesn’t do relationships. At least, not with anyone but Violet.
She’s the one who got away before he even had her.
And now that he’s seen a glimpse of what could be, he’ll never let her, or their baby go.
But hearts are fragile, and Violet has reinforced hers with steel.
A new relationship? No thanks. Being burned once was enough.
Plus, she has a coffee shop to run, twin teen boys to raise, and a baby on the way.
She’s too busy for love.
Will the one who got away escape again?
Or can Jake prove he’ll be the one to stay forever?
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