Worlds collide in the best of ways when a big-city art dealer meets a brooding farm boy and sparks ignite. Meghan Holloway isn’t looking for love—especially not in Newton’s Crossing, a town with more tractors than traffic lights. She’s got a gallery to run, a past to outrun, and zero time for flannel-wrapped flirtation… even if said flannel comes with dimples and biceps for days.

Tommy Richards isn’t sure what to make of the sharp-tongued blonde who knocks over antiques and steals his peace of mind. With a family barely holding it together, a farm full of old ghosts, and secrets buried deeper than the soil, Tommy’s life is already complicated. But as paintbrushes clash with power tools and longing builds between stolen glances and slow dances, love starts to grow in the most unexpected places.

He wanted to run from the farm… and ran straight into her.

Welcome to book two of the Newton’s Crossing series!

After being abandoned by his partner, Derrick has shouldered the responsibility of caring for his autistic daughter, meeting life’s challenges head-on. Carrie, having endured the collapse of three marriages, is wary of opening her heart again. When they cross paths, their chemistry is immediate, yet they approach their relationship with caution, fearing the pain of potential loss.

As their bond grows, Derrick’s commitment to his daughter remains firm, while Carrie struggles with her own familial duties, especially concerning her autistic brother. Just as they begin to find comfort in each other, a figure from Derrick’s past resurfaces, threatening to derail their budding romance.

Can these two wounded individuals find the courage to face their fears and overcome the shadows that haunt them? This poignant tale asks if, amidst fear and adversity, they can truly mend A Broken and Hardened Heart.”