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Sweet Little Hearts

by Shanora Williams

A romance shaped by grief, family, and the risk of starting again

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    New York Times bestselling author

    The metadata describes Shanora Williams as a New York Times bestselling author.

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A romance shaped by grief, family, and the risk of starting again

Javier Valdez is balancing life as a widower and an NBA career while raising his young daughter; Octavia Klein enters their lives as his nanny. Their contrasting temperaments and growing connection complicate the professional boundaries they each set, especially as both have reasons to avoid a new relationship. The story brings romance together with caregiving and the aftermath of loss, asking whether old wounds can leave room for a shared future. Its central relationship develops within an unusual family arrangement, with Javier’s daughter also part of the bond taking shape between the adults.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For readers of contemporary romance involving a widowed parent and a nanny.
  • For readers interested in stories about grief, caregiving, and the possibility of a new relationship.
  • For readers who enjoy romance centered on characters wary of crossing personal boundaries.

Themes

Grief and healingCaregiving and familyNew love after lossPersonal boundaries

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Book overview

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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