Books by Lovern Martindale
Sylvie and Rhys have built a life together, grounded in trust and the kind of love that comes after heartbreak. Theo and Camille are learning what it means to love as parents, while Wesley's feelings for Emily deepen as their future takes shape.
But just as life begins to feel steady, everything they’ve worked for shifts. The places that gave them purpose, security, and identity are suddenly gone, forcing them to face an uncertain future they never saw coming.
Their hearts are once again bruised.
However, growth comes with its own set of challenges.
As they begin again, together, they must learn that love isn’t just about healing or surviving. It’s about growing through change, holding on when stability disappears, and trusting that what comes next can be stronger than what was lost.
After losing so much, Sylvie Charles never thought she’d find comfort in anyone’s arms again, until Rhys Anderson, the kindhearted cafe owner who understands the ache of loss, walked into her life.
Together, they begin to rebuild the pieces of their hearts… but when tragedy strikes close to home, Sylvie must learn that healing isn’t just about moving forward, it’s about letting someone in, completely.
At the same time, Camille Jordan faces her own crossroads when one unexpected moment with Theo Beckett changes everything. Fear, joy, and uncertainty collide as she learns that love can be both terrifying and beautifully unpredictable.
Bound by friendship, love, and the small-town ties that hold them together, Sylvie and Camille discover that even the deepest scars can give way to something extraordinary, because sometimes, the heart doesn’t just break, it heals.
Sylvie Charles isn’t looking for love—especially not now. Still navigating the aftermath of a life-altering trauma, she’s built walls around her heart, finding solace in her photography and the quiet comfort of routine.
Rhys Anderson understands the weight of unspoken pain. Running a cozy coffee café, he’s made peace with his own scars, embracing life one small moment at a time. When Sylvie enters his world, their connection is undeniable, but timing is tricky, and healing isn’t linear.
Does friendship turn into something more? Sylvie must decide: will she keep shielding herself from the past, or take a leap toward a future she never expected?
A tender, small-town romance about love, resilience, and the courage to embrace new beginnings, *When Bruised Hearts Collide* is a story of finding love when you least expect it.
