Healing Hearts (Hope River #3) - Margaret McHeyzer Page 0,92
he spits toward me as he brings his hand up to scratch at his chin.
“I’m sorry,” I say again. Tears are falling hot and fast down my cheeks. My head hurts from where he was pulling my hair, but I don’t dare try to rub the spot.
“You ugly fuck.” He kicks a boot into my leg.
The pain is instant and my leg feels like it’s shattered. “Please, Daddy,” I beg again, burying my face into my hands.
But ‘please’ never seems to work.
Nothing does.
I’ve just got to take the beatings, because that’s what stupid, ugly girls do.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for reading the Hope River Series. I had an absolute blast writing these books. But, if I’m being truthful, this wasn’t going to be a series. I had intentions of writing a stand alone book called Hope’s River. It was when I was talking to my good friend, JA Low (Jess) and describing the storyline to her, when she said the following words. She said, “Oh my god! This sounds awesome, you have to write a series because so many people love small town romance.”
I got off the phone to her and thought about the other characters in the book. They of course agreed with Jess and took on a life of their own. So, I need to say thank you to Jess, because without her excitement and encouragement, Hope’s River would’ve stopped at the first book.
Now, I have a phenomenal group of friends and team of people I need to thank.
Kia, Jodi. Debi, Terry, Mandy, Sam, Sam D, and Anna. You all rock.
A special thank you to my new cover artist Tash Drake from Outlined with Love Designs.
To Tami from Integrity Formatting for always making my books so pretty.
To the ladies at Give Me Books, for always looking after me.
And of course to you, the reader. If it wasn’t for you, these words would’ve never been written.
I’m deeply grateful for your support.
Our Chance
We started out as friends.
But as time goes by I find myself developing a crush on Jake.
I’m fairly certain our attraction is mutual. When we’re together we’re dynamic, our chemistry is undeniable. But something is stopping us from acting on our feelings.
Resisting him is nearly impossible.
The problem is, I’m running from my past.
Jake’s the Sheriff of Hope River, and it wouldn’t be hard for him to uncover my secrets.
Do I risk telling him the truth, or do I run again?
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Hope’s River
Working with my hands has always been my passion, so now I flip houses for a living. I love what I do.
I was happy where my life was heading.
Although I knew he wasn’t the one, I was even content with my long-term relationship… until suddenly I wasn’t.
I needed a change. So I got in my truck and asked the universe to help a sister out. It was then that I stumbled upon a cute small town called Hope River. Ironic really...
Not only did the name of the town hold significance from my past, but it led me to find something I thought was once lost.
Little did I know how significant this town would be for my future…
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Perfectly Thin
When I’m thinner, no one will make fun of me.
When I’m thinner, I’ll be accepted.
When I’m thinner, I’ll be beautiful.
When I’m thinner, I’ll be happy.
When I’m thinner, I’ll be loved, and adored.
When I’m thinner, I’ll like myself.
I can’t wait until I’m perfectly thin.
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Echoes of You
At seven I was adopted by the most loving parents in the world.
In this perfect family, I also found my best friend, and sister Tina.
Throw into the mix my boyfriend Dylan, and my dog Zhen, life was good... until it wasn't.
A catastrophic incident unearthed echoes of my past.
It left me no choice but to confront my inner demons.
Will I be able to live through this again?
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A Bump in the Road
Pregnant at 15.
These are the words I didn’t think I would ever have to live with.
Alex and I thought we were careful.
Becoming accidentally pregnant was obviously written in the stars for me.
I can’t know what the future holds, or if Alex will even stick around.
But the one thing I know for sure; I’ll turn this hardship into a blessing.