Release: Mended Hearts (Broken & Mended Series #2) by Erika Ashby with my review

Mended Hearts

Series: Broken & Mended Series Book 2

by Erika Ashby

Release: October 25, 2024

Genre/Tropes: Contemporary Romance; Military Romance

Cover Design: Perfect Pear Creative Covers

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205428898-mended-hearts

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/broken-wings-by-erika-ashby

Blurb:

Dustin Adams was once known for his down-to-earth, carefree spirit. He was the well-rounded kid with a promising future—until the girl he loved was yanked from his life. 

Now, Dustin is distant and cold. He pushes everyone away and clings to his solitude. Angry and bitter, he is simply a shell of the boy he once was. Living the Army life, the close calls he survives daily only further harden his heart—until she reappears in his life.

Echo Price grew up living a nomad lifestyle until her evangelistic father decided to put roots down in a small Georgia town. She loved singing, pitching, and despite her father’s disapproval, quickly fell for a boy named Dustin. The war between her heart’s desires and the rules her overly protective father enforced came at a price they all paid. 

Thirteen years later she comes face to face with the boy who had once stolen her heart. Faced with an emotional dilemma, she must navigate the feelings the encounter rekindles. What some might view as a stroke of fate feels more like a cruel joke to Echo, as Dustin is now headed back to war with Brian—her husband. 

But sometimes fate has a way of stringing souls together when it’s least expected, proving it’s never too late for mended hearts.

Buy Links (Kindle Unlimited):

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In the Series (Kindle Unlimited):

Broken Wings - NOW FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME

Universal: https://mybook.to/Broken_Wings_EA 

Author Bio:

Erika Ashby grew up an Army Brat, spending most of her childhood in Oklahoma, where she finally put roots down. She currently lives in Edmond, OK where she faithfully attends North Church with her kids. She's a blessed mom of 4 who loves Jesus and serving others. Her hobbies include attending dirt track races, concerts, reading, DIY, and making red dirt shirts. It wasn’t until the ripe age of 27 when she realized she had a hidden passion for reading. Up until that point in her life, she claimed to have hated it. Shortly after, she was hit with another revelation: the desire to tell stories. Knowing she had failed all writing assignments in school, she set out on this journey mainly to prove to herself she could do it. So, here she is today, proving it. Erika wants to encourage anyone with a dream to go for it.

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My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

This was quite a journey, so much pain, growth, love, and more. Echo and Dustin loved each other, but her family pulled them apart. Life, war, and reunions happened. The obstacles that had to be overcome had tears in my eyes. Echo was so strong and loyal, and she was a wonderful mother. Dustin was brave and selfless for the most part. My heart hurt for his injuries and his way of dealing with it all. The support of family in the end brought about a wonderful HEA.