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Hidden Hearts
Series · 12
books · 2015-2019

Books in series

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#1

Identity of the Heart

2015

An alternate cover edition can be found here. After Marcus Brolen's best friend, Rogue Bentancourt, swears that guys aren't interested in trying to keep up with her busy schedule as an apprentice in his tattoo shop and art student with some modeling and waitressing thrown in on the side to make ends meet, he signs her up for an online dating service called BrainsRSexy.com. After all, it won't be all that weird...right? He'll be there to play her wingman as always. Even though he and Rogue have never had chemistry, she deserves the absolute best and he's going to help her find her perfect guy. When Computer Security Expert, Tristan Macklin, is hired by Ivy Love Montclair, to figure out what's happening to her dating profile, he quickly concludes that the problem goes much deeper than a simple computer glitch and has become an issue of the Identity of the Heart.
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#2

Sheltered Hearts

2016

For most of her life, Jessica Walker has felt like a bit of a stray no one wants. It’s no surprise that when she finds an injured dog she feels compelled to intervene. When she whimsically names the dog Hope, she has no idea how prophetic her decision will turn out to be. When Mitch Campbell encounters Jessica and Hope, he jumps to all the wrong conclusions. Can he put his judgments aside and deal with his past and make a new future for all of them and will they find shelter in each other’s hearts?
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#3

Hearts of Jade

2016

All her life, Jade Petros, has been known as the wild, edgy artist, who no one could reign in, but her brother Onyx knew a side her few others ever saw. She has allowed family friend, Declan Ailin, a glimpse of her dreams, but will he let his feelings for her to color his judgment and create a barrier between them. Can Declan settle his own issues with his past and become her biggest supporter or will he stand in the way of her dreams? Will the two of them together find the true Hearts of Jade?
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#3.5

Port In the Storm

2016

A simple clerical mixup over similar names or something much more sinister? Taylor "Sam" John isn't so sure. Years ago, she escaped a hellish marriage by joining the U.S. Navy. Suddenly, her past seems to be popping up everywhere. At the center of it all is a shy, charming guy named Sam Taylor. Is he the cause of the unrest in her life or a welcome port in the storm? Authors note: This novella may be read as a standalone, but it is best understood if read after Hearts of Jade and before Love is More Than Skin Deep.
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#4

Love is More Than Skin Deep

2016

Shelby Lyons was thrilled to be starting her career as a teacher and impulsively stopped into her favorite shop to get a tattoo to mark the occasion. Little did she know that the decision would change her life. Getting a tattoo is not something attorney Mark Littleson had ever considered, but after he discovered artwork from his late brother, it seemed like a perfect tribute. Mark is busy raising his daughter and he knows better than to be drawn to the ethereal blonde woman with the soothing laugh. Yet when he finds her withdrawn and crying, he can't help but be drawn in. Will he discover that love is more than skin deep?
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#5

Tough

2017

Savannah Lyons has her secrets—she buried them in the past long ago and she’d like to leave them there. She never talks about her past with anyone—especially wickedly handsome restaurant owners like the guy next door. Casey Moore has met women with moves and instincts like her’s before but not since he was a teenage runaway. He lost his best friend to the streets and for once, he hopes his razor-sharp intuition is dead wrong because there’s just something about Savannah that turns him from a tough guy to a tender heart. Authors note: This book contains descriptive memories of sexual abuse. It may be disturbing to some.
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#6

Rectify

2017

Have you ever done the right thing for the right reasons and still regretted your decision? For the safety of her daughter, Tayanita Moya walked away from motherhood when she developed postpartum psychosis and she never looked back. Her marriage and her shot at motherhood were over. Now her daughter is a teenager and wants to be in her life. Can it really be that simple? In a moment of panic, she tells a perfect stranger who is trying to sell her vinyl siding her deepest, darkest secrets. Is it possible the man who can't see her at all is able to see what no one else can? Can John and Tayanita rectify their pasts to build a future together? You'll love this sweet story of redemption and second chances. Get it now!
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#7

Pieces

2017

There's nothing worse than getting shot … unless you are forced to shoot your attacker. At least that's what police officer Katelyn Ashford thought before her fiancé tried to attack her at her own wedding. She never thought she'd become a runaway bride. Even worse, she woke up in the stranger's bed in a place she'd never been. Is it the worst thing to ever happen to Katie or the best? As head of security for one of the biggest pop stars in the Pacific Northwest, former Army medic, Logan Anthony has seen his fair share of damsels in distress. Even though he's not the soldier he was before his injury, there's something special about this tough but fragile woman that brings out his protective instincts. Katie knows she has to put the pieces of her life back together. She and Logan make a formidable team. Unfortunately, there seems to be no way to escape Katie's frightening past. If you enjoy a clean and wholesome mystery combined with a stubborn damsel in distress and a dedicated wounded warrior, you'll love Pieces, the seventh book in the Hidden Hearts series.
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#8

Hearts Set Free

2017

Who would be deranged enough to hurt animals? As a veterinarian, Stuart Eastwood has learned the hard way love is fragile and terrible things happen to good animals. Even so, he's never seen anything like the animal torture cases that have been appearing at his practice, The Critter Clinic. His friend, Detective Darya Vick has a personal stake in the outcome of this case. Unfortunately, no one knew how deadly the threats would become. Stuart already has lost one woman he loved, is he willing to risk his heart to another woman who puts her life on the line every day? Darya and Stuart have suffered extraordinary loss. Can they find the strength to believe in love and set their hearts free? You'll love this contemporary romance full of furry friends and a little mystery. Get it now!
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#9

Freedom

2018

Phoenix Wolf doesn't like people much. People say he has no heart and is oblivious to the world around him. Nothing could be further from the truth. Asperger's syndrome colors the way he experiences the world and everything in it. Usually, he is content to keep to himself and debug computers. But, a promotion opportunity thousands of miles away from home pushes him out of his comfort zone. Before he can tackle the challenge of a lifetime, he finds an injured dog. Zoe Hurlington has reservations about the stranger with long blonde hair when he begged her to help save a dog. She is not even sure she buys Phoenix's story that the Lab is not his. After her brother was arrested for unspeakable crimes, Zoe learned the hard way that trusting people is a universally bad move. Zoe will gladly stick to training service dogs for a living. Animals don't lie. How could she know Phoenix would rescue more than a four-legged friend? Can this unlikely friendship provide them both with freedom they never knew existed? You'll love this suspenseful romance between two unlikely friends. Get it now!
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#9.5

The Christmas Message

2018

Nancy has tried for years to escape her terrible marriage, and now it's officially over. Why does she feel more lost than happy? Nancy is trying to not only rebuild her own life, but save her business which fell by the wayside while she was sorting out her life. As a last-ditch effort, she posts a message on social media and prays for a Christmas miracle. Perhaps she should have been a tad more specific. Nancy didn't expect her miracle to have a charming southern accent and an affinity for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. If you believe it's never too late to have a second chance at love, you'll love this sweet contemporary romance.
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Hidden Hearts Series 1-3

2019

Have you ever heard that love is contagious? Follow these friends as they fall in love and share the joy. Identity of the Heart (Hidden Hearts #1) The online dating profile was supposed to be just one more in the line of clever practical jokes between Marcus and his best friend Rogue. When Ivy contacts Tristan to get to the bottom of a mystery with her online profile, none of them could imagine what they would find out about each other and themselves. Sheltered Hearts ( Hidden Hearts #2) Is it possible to fall in love with an online profile? Jessica has wondered that ever since she stumbled across Mitch's profile on a dating website. She never expected to come face-to-face with the handsome guy who has a soft spot for animals and search and rescue. A stray dog Jessica named Hope changes all that in a hurry, and both of their lives may never be the same. Hearts of Jade (Hidden Hearts # 3) Jade views her life in terms of before and after. When her brother committed suicide, Jade thought her heart would never heal. Declan has been friends with Jade for years, but he would like to be so much more. As a street musician, Declan wonders if he has anything to offer the talented tattoo artist. When a series of adversities strike, Jade finds her heart softening toward the eccentric musician. Can they find the strength to work together to prevent one more tragedy in their lives? Port in the Storm (Hidden Hearts Novella # 1) Sam is the kind of guy who is everyone's best buddy. He had given up on the idea of ever finding his one true love. However, he is about to be knocked off his feet by the woman of his dreams. Now, if Sam can only convince Taylor that not all men are evil, things would be perfect.

Author

Mary Crawford
Mary Crawford
Author · 35 books

Mary Crawford has been lucky enough to live her own version of a romance novel. She’s married to the guy who kissed her at summer camp. He told her on the night they met that he was going to marry her and be the father of their children. Eventually, she stopped giggling when he said it and he had the last laugh as they celebrate three decades of marriage. They have two children. The oldest is a Doctor of Osteopathy. He is across the United States completing his residency, but when he’s done, he is going to come back to Oregon and practice Family Medicine. Their youngest son is in high school and hopes to be an EMT when he grows up. Mrs. Crawford writes full time now. She has written and published over thirty books and has several more underway. She volunteers her time to a variety of causes and has worked as a Civil Rights Attorney and diversity advocate. Mrs. Crawford spent many years working for various social service agencies before becoming an attorney. In her spare time, she loves to cook, decorate cakes and of course, obsessively, compulsively read.

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