Sweet Little Hearts

By Shanora Williams 

Blurb -  

From New York Times bestselling author Shanora Williams comes a deeply heartfelt romance about the tragedies that put our lives on hold—and the love that makes us want to start again.

Javier Valdez hasn’t had much luck with nannies, and he can’t imagine this one will be any different. Octavia Klein is all sass to his stoicism, free spirit to his hard work. But he’s a widower, and with a career in the NBA, he can’t keep doing this alone.

Despite Javier’s reservations, Octavia turns out to be the best thing for his four-year-old daughter…and for him. But he’s reluctant to admit it. Javier swore off love after his wife died, and Octavia has her own reasons for avoiding relationships.

As their bond deepens far past professionalism or even friendship, it’s hard to deny the crackling tension of something more. They’re both toeing lines they said they wouldn’t cross—and when their pasts come rushing back, there’s no telling which way they’ll fall.

With old wounds reopened, can Javier and Octavia overcome the pain once again? Or will their future together become just another scar?

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(Obviously, this is a 6 star read!)

(I'm in love!)

My Review -  

    From the very first page, I knew this book was going to be something special. Shanora’s writing has a way of pulling me in every single time, and this story was no exception. I laughed, I cried, and I fell completely in love with Javier and Octavia. Their chemistry felt so genuine, and the way their relationship grew, slowly, tenderly, and sometimes painfully, made it impossible to stop reading.

Javier’s struggles as a single father and Octavia’s free-spirited warmth balanced each other perfectly. I adored how she connected not just with him, but with his daughter, too. The emotional depth in this story was incredible. Shanora doesn’t just write romance; she writes about healing, grief, and finding light after darkness.

This book reminded me exactly why Shanora is one of my favorite authors. Every emotion felt raw and real, and by the end, I wasn’t ready to say goodbye. It’s heartfelt, beautifully written, and a definite five-star read that will stay with me for a long time.