Today is a happy sad day. I am so happy that I read Heart Words and In My heart. I am thrilled that I read Nora Everly's two contributions to Smartypants Romance. I am deeply saddened that there are no more books to read. I know there are more books coming, but the wait, oh the wait, seems endless.

In the Sweetbriar Hearts Series the author pulled me into a wonderful family, a realistic family in a quaint small town in Oregon. If location matters, then this story matters a lot. Walk down Main Street stopping at all the storefronts. Wave at neighbors and friends doing the same thing. Grab coffee at Violet's getting touch with the main family in the story. Rose, the main character in Heart words might be there grabbing a cup of coffee on her way to her dream job of kindergarten teacher.

Trevor, police detective, might be there to get a glimpse at the lady he loves, Rose, the lady that he hurt. Luck is on Trevor's side. The big family, Rose's family, are on his side. His boss, her father, is rooting for him. Will it be enough?

Heart Words is a great second chance romance. I love watching a man grovel. Trevor has it down to an art form. Rose doesn't know it yet but resistance is futile.

Groveling won't be enough to get and keep Rose. Trevor's past comes back to haunt him. His family and Maddie are soon in danger. This detective will have to rely on his bag of tricks and all his training to keep his family safe and secure a happily ever after.