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The Healing Hearts #1
Rescuing Hearts
Lesbian/Sapphic Age Gap Slow Burn Romance: A lesbian age gap romance about finding the softest hearts behind the highest walls.
When blocking out pain means never allowing yourself to be loved, can you really believe you are living?
For Kristi Ivers, a forty-four year old flight attendant, life has proved itself to be unfair. By her twenties she’d already had more than her share of pain. Alone and unable to process the ache of loss she finds in stillness, Kristi’s life has become a busy throng of perpetual movement. Between work, travel and volunteering at Corazon De Las Colina, a dog shelter in central Costa Rica, she believes she has a full and happy life…until one fateful flight to San José.
Fenna Vargas, is a pediatric surgeon who has just completed her neonatal fellowship, and has the world at her feet. With the support of a large family headed up by her Nicaraguan grandmother, Yaya, Fenna believes in love. All you have to do is be bold and passionate… But is life really that easy?
Can Fenna’s belief in all that is good break down the lifetime of barriers upon which Kristi has built her life? Will the optimism of youth be enough to overpower the sage lessons of reality?
This is an age gap sapphic novel of lesbian romance, which embodies the love of animals and the wisdom of Nicaraguan grandmothers.
Prepare to be enchanted.
When blocking out pain means never allowing yourself to be loved, can you really believe you are living?
For Kristi Ivers, a forty-four year old flight attendant, life has proved itself to be unfair. By her twenties she’d already had more than her share of pain. Alone and unable to process the ache of loss she finds in stillness, Kristi’s life has become a busy throng of perpetual movement. Between work, travel and volunteering at Corazon De Las Colina, a dog shelter in central Costa Rica, she believes she has a full and happy life…until one fateful flight to San José.
Fenna Vargas, is a pediatric surgeon who has just completed her neonatal fellowship, and has the world at her feet. With the support of a large family headed up by her Nicaraguan grandmother, Yaya, Fenna believes in love. All you have to do is be bold and passionate… But is life really that easy?
Can Fenna’s belief in all that is good break down the lifetime of barriers upon which Kristi has built her life? Will the optimism of youth be enough to overpower the sage lessons of reality?
This is an age gap sapphic novel of lesbian romance, which embodies the love of animals and the wisdom of Nicaraguan grandmothers.
Prepare to be enchanted.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 3, 2022
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October 24, 2022
Wow. Was a nice surprise. I wasn’t expecting a book with so much emotion and depth. It moved me deeply. But be aware that there’re difficult topics in this book. Especially about grief and loss.
All is well at the end when the two MCs have gone through their personal evolution.
There’re some twists and turns in this book which I didn’t see coming. Which made it even more interesting to read.
Loved it and by the way the sex scenes were very hot. Highly recommend. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
All is well at the end when the two MCs have gone through their personal evolution.
There’re some twists and turns in this book which I didn’t see coming. Which made it even more interesting to read.
Loved it and by the way the sex scenes were very hot. Highly recommend. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
February 2, 2023
this was CUTEEEEE!! i imagined kristy to look like greta (d’arcy carden) from ‘a league of their own’ which totally amplified her sexiness factor!
i’m not gonna lie though, ‘rescuing hearts’ was a tiny bit too insta love for me. the characters were realising their love for each other like 20% in, which is a little too fast paced for me, the average slowburn enjoyer. but that’s mainly a point of personal preference!
that being said, if you’re looking for a book thats funny with well developed characters with real issues that they work through together and the added garnish of utterly loveable side characters (shoutout to yaya), this one’s for you!
i’m not gonna lie though, ‘rescuing hearts’ was a tiny bit too insta love for me. the characters were realising their love for each other like 20% in, which is a little too fast paced for me, the average slowburn enjoyer. but that’s mainly a point of personal preference!
that being said, if you’re looking for a book thats funny with well developed characters with real issues that they work through together and the added garnish of utterly loveable side characters (shoutout to yaya), this one’s for you!
November 21, 2022
4.5 ⭐️
✔️Loved both MCs, age gap of 12 years between Kristi and Fenna
✔️Loved the supporting cast, especially Yaya
✔️Loved the story/plot, a tear or 2 might just leak, expect that warm and fuzzy feeling…one that will tug your heart ❤️
✔️Loved both MCs, age gap of 12 years between Kristi and Fenna
✔️Loved the supporting cast, especially Yaya
✔️Loved the story/plot, a tear or 2 might just leak, expect that warm and fuzzy feeling…one that will tug your heart ❤️
October 6, 2022
loved it
Really great book. Good storyline with interesting characters. Writing kept you moving along at a good pace & kept me captivated until the end. Minimal aghast , just a lovely story with a HEA
Really great book. Good storyline with interesting characters. Writing kept you moving along at a good pace & kept me captivated until the end. Minimal aghast , just a lovely story with a HEA
October 6, 2022
Loved it
What a great read this was! The book takes you through an array of emotions as we learn about Kirsti’s past and her doubts about the future and Fenna’s present through her niece’s fight for life. Also let;s not forget about all the steamy sessions from their encounters. An absolute must read, looking forward to the next one in the series.
What a great read this was! The book takes you through an array of emotions as we learn about Kirsti’s past and her doubts about the future and Fenna’s present through her niece’s fight for life. Also let;s not forget about all the steamy sessions from their encounters. An absolute must read, looking forward to the next one in the series.
January 25, 2026
4 - 4,5 ⭐️
Der Geschichte würde ich eigentlich 5 Sterne geben, aber die Übersetzung hat mir das Lesevergnügen etwas getrübt. Viele Worte waren sehr umgangssprachlich übersetzt. Da hätte es bessere Alternativen gegeben, gerade in Bezug darauf, dass eine Hauptcharakerin Ärztin/Dokorin war.
Der Geschichte würde ich eigentlich 5 Sterne geben, aber die Übersetzung hat mir das Lesevergnügen etwas getrübt. Viele Worte waren sehr umgangssprachlich übersetzt. Da hätte es bessere Alternativen gegeben, gerade in Bezug darauf, dass eine Hauptcharakerin Ärztin/Dokorin war.
October 14, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Great story, lovable characters (especially Yaya!). I couldn't put this book down! You couldn't wait to read the next page, though you don't want it to end. Love this book! Hot sex!! 5 stars!
October 18, 2022
A wonderful romance. The best of Ms Scott! I can't wait for book 2
January 15, 2023
Oh my!! What a great read. Wonderful characters, lots of laughter over some hilarious scenes. But also some serious touch when it comes to testing for cancer. And there are lot of cute animals. I found it very real characters and Yaya was such a family lady. A real granny:). Thank you Ruby for a lovely story, I enjoyed it very very much.
A got an ARC from the author for an honest review
A got an ARC from the author for an honest review
October 13, 2022
The first paragraph had me smiling, the next few grimacing as the writer is very descriptive! The first few chapters did a great job of hooking me. Then I thought there was going to be a common trope, then there wasn't, then there was! A common destination by a new, entertaining path!
As the book progresses it get sadder. The emotional scene, with Kirsti’s explanation is sad but I wasn’t totally involved in it. That is possibly me rather than the writing.
I read the section after Kristi lets Fenni in, with my jaw clenched. The immersion I was missing in the emotional scene, I had in spades here. You know that way, in your head you are shouting at the main not to do what it looks like she might? (No spoiler, but she didn’t, yet!)
There are plenty of hot scenes, I will confess one irritated me because I thought it got in the way of the plot. I know there are others think the plot stops the hot in some books. I recommend you make up your own mind. I was pretty engaged in some sections, less in others (see above comment) but I enjoyed the book. 3.5 all in, rounded up because I was on a flight after reading this and when I saw the sick bag I started laughing!
As the book progresses it get sadder. The emotional scene, with Kirsti’s explanation is sad but I wasn’t totally involved in it. That is possibly me rather than the writing.
I read the section after Kristi lets Fenni in, with my jaw clenched. The immersion I was missing in the emotional scene, I had in spades here. You know that way, in your head you are shouting at the main not to do what it looks like she might? (No spoiler, but she didn’t, yet!)
There are plenty of hot scenes, I will confess one irritated me because I thought it got in the way of the plot. I know there are others think the plot stops the hot in some books. I recommend you make up your own mind. I was pretty engaged in some sections, less in others (see above comment) but I enjoyed the book. 3.5 all in, rounded up because I was on a flight after reading this and when I saw the sick bag I started laughing!
October 14, 2022
This was such a beautifully written book that immediately captured my attention with subtle humor in the first paragraph. I continued to smile many times in this story.
There was love, adventure, anticipation, and falling in love with the main characters, Kristi and Fenna, who filled me with warm feelings as they were so sensually and sexually attracted to each other that all I wanted was a HEA!
There was the adorable Yaya, Fenna’s 4’9” Nicaraguan grandmother who charmed and warmed her way….and got her way! Having the benefit of a lifetime of experiences, she created so many moments of wisdom and humor that everyone who reads this will also embrace her.
Kristi, a flight attendant, often flew to Costa Rica, volunteering at an animal shelter. Fenna, the intriguing passenger in 25C, a pediatric surgeon who worked with premature birth babies, also travelled there. This was their beginning.
There was some natural and understandable angst as they both held back giving in to their feelings, needing the wisdom provided by a certain little grandmother! It was so enjoyable to witness how Yaya performed her magic.
Ruby Scott also has a definite gift for ramping up sexual tension and building anticipation that doesn’t disappoint. That warmed more than my heart!! This wasn’t sappy romance but I have to confess that I shed happy tears more than once!
I hope we hear more from Kristi, Fenna and her hilarious and adorable grandmother, Yaya…and of course from canines Dulzura and Bribión! I also can’t wait to read more by Ruby Scott.
There was love, adventure, anticipation, and falling in love with the main characters, Kristi and Fenna, who filled me with warm feelings as they were so sensually and sexually attracted to each other that all I wanted was a HEA!
There was the adorable Yaya, Fenna’s 4’9” Nicaraguan grandmother who charmed and warmed her way….and got her way! Having the benefit of a lifetime of experiences, she created so many moments of wisdom and humor that everyone who reads this will also embrace her.
Kristi, a flight attendant, often flew to Costa Rica, volunteering at an animal shelter. Fenna, the intriguing passenger in 25C, a pediatric surgeon who worked with premature birth babies, also travelled there. This was their beginning.
There was some natural and understandable angst as they both held back giving in to their feelings, needing the wisdom provided by a certain little grandmother! It was so enjoyable to witness how Yaya performed her magic.
Ruby Scott also has a definite gift for ramping up sexual tension and building anticipation that doesn’t disappoint. That warmed more than my heart!! This wasn’t sappy romance but I have to confess that I shed happy tears more than once!
I hope we hear more from Kristi, Fenna and her hilarious and adorable grandmother, Yaya…and of course from canines Dulzura and Bribión! I also can’t wait to read more by Ruby Scott.
November 26, 2022
3.5 Stars
October 16, 2022
So sweet!
It‘s just nice to read a story, in between the stress of the week, that warms your heart.
Those two characters stole it too.
I love Kristi as much as Fenna and Yaya is simply the best!
Funny, cute, romantic, extremely hot and so easy to read.
Beautifully written, but I expect nothing less from Ruby Scott!
I love all of her stories, but his one is definitely a favorite!
It‘s just nice to read a story, in between the stress of the week, that warms your heart.
Those two characters stole it too.
I love Kristi as much as Fenna and Yaya is simply the best!
Funny, cute, romantic, extremely hot and so easy to read.
Beautifully written, but I expect nothing less from Ruby Scott!
I love all of her stories, but his one is definitely a favorite!
October 3, 2022
Another well written novel by Ruby Scott, taking the reader through a whole spectrum of emotions following the ups and downs of Kristi, a member of cabin crew, and Fenna, a paediatric surgeon, as their relationship develops. There are some fantastic one liners that had tears rolling down my cheeks, just so funny. Oh, and some rather hot steamy scenes too!
Watch out for the grandmother Yaya who comes across as a larger-than-life character despite her stature, I would love to meet her, she is just so special and very entertaining.
This novel, the first in The Healing Heart Series, covers a wide range of genres – Age Gap, HEA, Medical Profession, Animal on the cover (if you are following any bingo cards) to mention a few.
I would not hesitate to recommend this book and look forward to the next in the series.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
Watch out for the grandmother Yaya who comes across as a larger-than-life character despite her stature, I would love to meet her, she is just so special and very entertaining.
This novel, the first in The Healing Heart Series, covers a wide range of genres – Age Gap, HEA, Medical Profession, Animal on the cover (if you are following any bingo cards) to mention a few.
I would not hesitate to recommend this book and look forward to the next in the series.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
July 27, 2025
Rescuing Hearts is a woman love woman romantic story between a flight attendant and a pediatric surgeon, with amazing chemistry and great locations and emotional twists and turns, and fantastic supporting characters, this is the book that I couldn't putting down until finish. It is like seeing a movie, the MCs are vivid and personable and very likable, I feel like I know them inside and out and can't help but rooting for them with a well deserved happy ending, highly recommended.
October 4, 2022
Rescuing Hearts brings us two lovely characters, Kristi and Fenna. Both had very different backgrounds and lives growing up - but they are so good for each other. Both bring out the parts in the other that have kept them from moving forward with their lives, lending each other strength and courage.
Ruby Scott is the master of description and will grab you from the very beginning of this book - even if you then develop a hate of carrots. All through the book, even with the ups and downs of the relationship between Kristi and Fenna, we are guided in a way that makes us fall even more in love with the characters as the story progresses.
Written from POV's, this makes for a very emotional rollercoaster ride...but in the sweetest way. We have Kristi who is afraid to love. Fenna who is afraid she is moving too fast. And Yaya who is here to save the day. This book will make you laugh and cry but it's all more than worth it in the end.
Yaya is one of my favourite characters - she is funny, a meddler, says it like it is, and has the biggest heart of all. Her chapters are witty and hilarious and make me want a grandmother just like her.
It's full of cute canines, dog shelter assistance and volunteering medical help in underprivileged countries.
Oh and the steaminess of this book is *chefs kiss*. These scenes are always a great read when written by Ruby!
This book is a must-read
Ruby Scott is the master of description and will grab you from the very beginning of this book - even if you then develop a hate of carrots. All through the book, even with the ups and downs of the relationship between Kristi and Fenna, we are guided in a way that makes us fall even more in love with the characters as the story progresses.
Written from POV's, this makes for a very emotional rollercoaster ride...but in the sweetest way. We have Kristi who is afraid to love. Fenna who is afraid she is moving too fast. And Yaya who is here to save the day. This book will make you laugh and cry but it's all more than worth it in the end.
Yaya is one of my favourite characters - she is funny, a meddler, says it like it is, and has the biggest heart of all. Her chapters are witty and hilarious and make me want a grandmother just like her.
It's full of cute canines, dog shelter assistance and volunteering medical help in underprivileged countries.
Oh and the steaminess of this book is *chefs kiss*. These scenes are always a great read when written by Ruby!
This book is a must-read
October 6, 2022
Rescuing Hearts was so much more than I initially thought it was going to be based on the simplicity of the synopsis.
I was hooked from the first chapter when Kristi, one of our mains, was forced to hold her seatmate's hair back as the woman vomited her way to Costa Rica.
This book was told in first person from both main characters' points of view. I found that this was a highly effective technique because it allowed me to learn exactly what was going on in each woman's head and made the book that much more emotional. About halfway through the book, a third character, Yaya's first-person point of view was included. I was simply delighted when the author shifted to Yaya's point of view because she was such an integral part of helping Kristi and Fenna make their fledgling relationship work. This was the first time I encountered a book told from three characters' points of view!
Kristi and Fenna were clearly meant to be together. Fenna stated, "I don't want tonight to end. Just being in her company, laughing together is right." This quote sums up what a perfect match the two were.
Rescuing Hearts, while a perfect sapphic romance with multidimensional characters, is also about courage, change, and vulnerability. You are never too old to chase your dreams. Grief while crippling doesn't get better, it gets different. Fear can be replaced by hope. Dogs are incredible. Love conquers all.
I was hooked from the first chapter when Kristi, one of our mains, was forced to hold her seatmate's hair back as the woman vomited her way to Costa Rica.
This book was told in first person from both main characters' points of view. I found that this was a highly effective technique because it allowed me to learn exactly what was going on in each woman's head and made the book that much more emotional. About halfway through the book, a third character, Yaya's first-person point of view was included. I was simply delighted when the author shifted to Yaya's point of view because she was such an integral part of helping Kristi and Fenna make their fledgling relationship work. This was the first time I encountered a book told from three characters' points of view!
Kristi and Fenna were clearly meant to be together. Fenna stated, "I don't want tonight to end. Just being in her company, laughing together is right." This quote sums up what a perfect match the two were.
Rescuing Hearts, while a perfect sapphic romance with multidimensional characters, is also about courage, change, and vulnerability. You are never too old to chase your dreams. Grief while crippling doesn't get better, it gets different. Fear can be replaced by hope. Dogs are incredible. Love conquers all.
October 10, 2022
A beautiful and enchanting love story
When you give yourself a chance to move on and to hold on to love, the reward is life-changing.
Kristi Ivers is a forty-four-year-old woman who has been through a lot, as a consequence, she has built walls so high and thick, that are almost impenetrable. When she isn’t in her regular job as a flight attendant, she spends her time as a volunteer in a dog shelter in Costa Rica, where she is the most happier.
Fenna Vargas is a young woman and a paediatric surgeon, who is just concluding her neonatal fellowship. With a bright future ahead and an adorable grandmother who has taught her to believe in love and to go for it. There’s nothing to stop her, she just needs to be bold.
What happens when two very different women find each other and their beliefs are tested? Lessons in love and passion wait for them.
I enjoyed this book very much, the beginning is unconventional but there’s a good reason for it. It grabbed my attention right away.
I simply loved Fenna and Kristi's journey. They're perfect for each other, and Fenna’s grandmother Yaya is amazing. The story is well-developed, the character growth is something wonderful to witness and the pace is impeccable.
It's a very interesting, heartfelt and intense, emotional journey, about love; fighting your demons, self-love and growth.
I highly like to recommend this book.
An ARC copy of this book was given to me by the Author and I'm voluntarily leaving my review.
When you give yourself a chance to move on and to hold on to love, the reward is life-changing.
Kristi Ivers is a forty-four-year-old woman who has been through a lot, as a consequence, she has built walls so high and thick, that are almost impenetrable. When she isn’t in her regular job as a flight attendant, she spends her time as a volunteer in a dog shelter in Costa Rica, where she is the most happier.
Fenna Vargas is a young woman and a paediatric surgeon, who is just concluding her neonatal fellowship. With a bright future ahead and an adorable grandmother who has taught her to believe in love and to go for it. There’s nothing to stop her, she just needs to be bold.
What happens when two very different women find each other and their beliefs are tested? Lessons in love and passion wait for them.
I enjoyed this book very much, the beginning is unconventional but there’s a good reason for it. It grabbed my attention right away.
I simply loved Fenna and Kristi's journey. They're perfect for each other, and Fenna’s grandmother Yaya is amazing. The story is well-developed, the character growth is something wonderful to witness and the pace is impeccable.
It's a very interesting, heartfelt and intense, emotional journey, about love; fighting your demons, self-love and growth.
I highly like to recommend this book.
An ARC copy of this book was given to me by the Author and I'm voluntarily leaving my review.
October 4, 2022
A fly by romance!
I titled this review a fly by romance, because that’s how Ruby starts out this love story. An off duty flight attendant on a plane, sees a beautiful woman in 25C and has a flicker of recognition. They happen to meet up at their destination and a no promises hook up leads them into a relationship that just continues to grow.
Ruby has written a wonderful story, full of love, fur babies and a pistol of a grandmother (the sexy times are smokin’ hot, too) The characters will make you smile, laugh and at times shed a tear. They are very well written and the life they build together is one we all wish for. The flow of the story will carry you right along and the editing is spot on, nothing to drag you out of the story. So, plan a few hours on the couch with your feet up, some snacks and your favorite beverage within reach. You won’t want to stop reading once you open this one up.
I titled this review a fly by romance, because that’s how Ruby starts out this love story. An off duty flight attendant on a plane, sees a beautiful woman in 25C and has a flicker of recognition. They happen to meet up at their destination and a no promises hook up leads them into a relationship that just continues to grow.
Ruby has written a wonderful story, full of love, fur babies and a pistol of a grandmother (the sexy times are smokin’ hot, too) The characters will make you smile, laugh and at times shed a tear. They are very well written and the life they build together is one we all wish for. The flow of the story will carry you right along and the editing is spot on, nothing to drag you out of the story. So, plan a few hours on the couch with your feet up, some snacks and your favorite beverage within reach. You won’t want to stop reading once you open this one up.
October 13, 2022
What an enjoyable read. Kristi is a flight attendant. Fenna is a Doctor. There is a bit of an age gap which I love. While they both live around Denver they meet in Costa Rico. Kristi goes there to volunteer at a dog shelter. Fenna goes to volunteer her medical services. Kristi is a one night stand type person. With no family left in her life. Fenna really wants a relationship. And Fenna has a large family. Who she has a great life with. Especially her grandmother Yaya. I wish I had a Yaya. She is a wonderful, funny, caring person. While parts of this book is very uplifting and funny. There is important thread that runs through it. It is the main reason Kristi is a one night stand person. Fenna is loving and caring and helps Kristi through her issues. Parts made me laugh out loud. And parts made me cry. It is a special book to make me do both. This is a book I highly recommend. I did receive an ARC but these are my own views. Enjoy.
October 20, 2022
Rescuing Hearts: A Sapphic Novel of Lesbian Romance (The Healing Hearts Series Book 1)
Age-gap
This is my first book by the author and it was amazing! .
The story does hit home. Losing your loved ones can never be easy. Kristi had a lot of pain from the past and wanted to protect herself, but Fenna was the one woman she could not forget .
I was so happy to see Kristi finally trust the love her and Fenna shared. It was magic and they could both feel it from the start.
Side note: Fenna’s grandmother added so much charm to the story. She really shed a light on the importance of family. She was pure wisdom and she basically was the glue that helped Fenna and Kristi find their way back together.
This is my first book in the series and I can’t wait for book2 I highly recommend this book 5 stars.
Age-gap
This is my first book by the author and it was amazing! .
The story does hit home. Losing your loved ones can never be easy. Kristi had a lot of pain from the past and wanted to protect herself, but Fenna was the one woman she could not forget .
I was so happy to see Kristi finally trust the love her and Fenna shared. It was magic and they could both feel it from the start.
Side note: Fenna’s grandmother added so much charm to the story. She really shed a light on the importance of family. She was pure wisdom and she basically was the glue that helped Fenna and Kristi find their way back together.
This is my first book in the series and I can’t wait for book2 I highly recommend this book 5 stars.
August 9, 2025
Tears! All the tears! Anxious tears, tears of sadness, tears of relief, tears of laugher and many tears of joy! Rescuing Hearts delivers on every single level. It’s a heartwarming and wholesome story about two MCs who each carry their own fears but can’t help the avalanche of emotions they set off in one another.
This book made me smile, laugh, cry and more than once, a silent gasp fell from my lips!
But among the emotional rollercoaster and beautiful story, I will take two things from this book…
Firstly, the knowledge that everyone needs a Yaya in their life! Utterly precious and one of my favourite characters in a very long time!
And secondly, HOPE. Being brave enough to hope. Daring to hope. Giving yourself permission to hope.
This book and these beautifully messy characters may well have stolen a little piece of my heart today…
This book made me smile, laugh, cry and more than once, a silent gasp fell from my lips!
But among the emotional rollercoaster and beautiful story, I will take two things from this book…
Firstly, the knowledge that everyone needs a Yaya in their life! Utterly precious and one of my favourite characters in a very long time!
And secondly, HOPE. Being brave enough to hope. Daring to hope. Giving yourself permission to hope.
This book and these beautifully messy characters may well have stolen a little piece of my heart today…
October 6, 2025
I have yet to read a book by Ruby that I don’t like, and this certainly isn’t it. It’s such a beautiful story and had me feeling so many emotions that I can relate to. I began reading it on flight 5 out of 7 during my holiday trip and had to chuckle at the beginning of the story taking place on a plane!
The balance of humour and heartache is perfect and the romance and sex is even better. I fell in love with Yaya and I am sure everyone would benefit from having someone like her in their lives. It really highlights that family doesn’t have to mean being blood related and I love the joy and contentment this brings to Kristi. Fenna and Kristi’s developing relationship and the story Ruby weaves around them kept me captivated to the end and I heaved a sigh of happiness and had a big grin on my face when I finished.
The balance of humour and heartache is perfect and the romance and sex is even better. I fell in love with Yaya and I am sure everyone would benefit from having someone like her in their lives. It really highlights that family doesn’t have to mean being blood related and I love the joy and contentment this brings to Kristi. Fenna and Kristi’s developing relationship and the story Ruby weaves around them kept me captivated to the end and I heaved a sigh of happiness and had a big grin on my face when I finished.
June 28, 2026
A lovely sexy, hart warming story and then it gets heavy. Two lovable women, struggling with private demons. One who cannot get over the fact of losing her baby niece through a condition she specializes in - the other not wanting to find out if the disease that killed her mother and grandmother will take her too. Surrounding the two women are the 'well meaning' family members, especially Fenna's Yaya, who is the oracle and match maker of the clan. Kristy has her 'adopted' family at the dog shelter she spends most of her free time at.
This is were it looses one star for me (totally personal - I do not like dogs). When Kristy brings Fenna to the dog shelter and Fenna gets slobbered over by the kennel dogs - yuck.
This is were it looses one star for me (totally personal - I do not like dogs). When Kristy brings Fenna to the dog shelter and Fenna gets slobbered over by the kennel dogs - yuck.
November 20, 2022
Two women from the same city, Denver, who meet in an airplane.
Kristi is a flight attendant who spends most of her free time flying to Costa Rica to help in a dog shelter. Fenna is a pediatric surgeon who volunteers in a children hospital in Costa Rica too.
They meet at a bar and recognize from the flight over there. What started as an one-night-stand develops into something more serious, at least for Fenna, who fights for what she wants, with a little help from the adorable Yaya, her grandma.
I loved the story from the beginning. It is sweet and romantic, with quite funny moments with Yaya and her big part in the romance.
I highly recommend it.
Kristi is a flight attendant who spends most of her free time flying to Costa Rica to help in a dog shelter. Fenna is a pediatric surgeon who volunteers in a children hospital in Costa Rica too.
They meet at a bar and recognize from the flight over there. What started as an one-night-stand develops into something more serious, at least for Fenna, who fights for what she wants, with a little help from the adorable Yaya, her grandma.
I loved the story from the beginning. It is sweet and romantic, with quite funny moments with Yaya and her big part in the romance.
I highly recommend it.
April 29, 2026
A captivating story.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and it was a good one.
I have a weakness for any sapphic first responders, medical personnel or military members. Fenway being a surgeon and Kristie being a stewardess (yes, I’m old fashioned) was right up my alley.
The characters were well developed and described, and the spice was well written.
Yaya was the best character, one could but love her, despite her meddling. What a doll.
The story kept my interest, and I’m happy I took a chance on a book by an unfamiliar author. I will be reading more of her work.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and it was a good one.
I have a weakness for any sapphic first responders, medical personnel or military members. Fenway being a surgeon and Kristie being a stewardess (yes, I’m old fashioned) was right up my alley.
The characters were well developed and described, and the spice was well written.
Yaya was the best character, one could but love her, despite her meddling. What a doll.
The story kept my interest, and I’m happy I took a chance on a book by an unfamiliar author. I will be reading more of her work.
July 1, 2026
A very sweet romantic read while also touching on some deeper emotional topics.
If you appreciate a tender romance where two women grow together through their pain, you might enjoy this one. Don’t let the initial sexy chemistry fool you 😉 at its heart this is a very tender romance! I appreciated the way the author explored heavier themes like grief, family and illness with care.
This is a comforting & thoughtfully written romance. While I appreciated the story and the relationship at its heart, it never quite reached the emotional pull that draws me all the way in. It’s a book I can completely understand someone loving, even if it wasn’t a favorite for me.
If you appreciate a tender romance where two women grow together through their pain, you might enjoy this one. Don’t let the initial sexy chemistry fool you 😉 at its heart this is a very tender romance! I appreciated the way the author explored heavier themes like grief, family and illness with care.
This is a comforting & thoughtfully written romance. While I appreciated the story and the relationship at its heart, it never quite reached the emotional pull that draws me all the way in. It’s a book I can completely understand someone loving, even if it wasn’t a favorite for me.
July 7, 2026
3.5/5
Ngl, I picked this book completely randomly from what Storytel recommended to me, intending to hate read giving the whole age gap romance thing, but it actually had a lot of substance to it (once you get over some cringey lines). I wasn’t a fan of the romance - it was WAY too insta-lovey and rushed, on top of being very blocky (???fractured???). The other aspects of the plot however, such as the jobs and families and health of the characters were a lot more interesting and had heart to them. I enjoyed the book much more than anticipated and don’t regret those 5 hours i spent listening to it at all😌
Ngl, I picked this book completely randomly from what Storytel recommended to me, intending to hate read giving the whole age gap romance thing, but it actually had a lot of substance to it (once you get over some cringey lines). I wasn’t a fan of the romance - it was WAY too insta-lovey and rushed, on top of being very blocky (???fractured???). The other aspects of the plot however, such as the jobs and families and health of the characters were a lot more interesting and had heart to them. I enjoyed the book much more than anticipated and don’t regret those 5 hours i spent listening to it at all😌
October 13, 2022
Is it over? I want more!!!
This was such an enjoyable and great read. The flow of the story was seamless, the MCs were written beautifully, Yaya was an added bonus.
Since the beginning of the book, I was already hooked. So hooked that I didn’t stop until I finished it. The storyline was interesting and the MCs were engaging. Not to mention the hot, hot love scenes! (Whew! )
Definitely recommending this one!
This was such an enjoyable and great read. The flow of the story was seamless, the MCs were written beautifully, Yaya was an added bonus.
Since the beginning of the book, I was already hooked. So hooked that I didn’t stop until I finished it. The storyline was interesting and the MCs were engaging. Not to mention the hot, hot love scenes! (Whew! )
Definitely recommending this one!
November 15, 2022
Great love story and characters so real they could be my family.
Loved the tension in the development of Kristi and Fenna’s growing attraction, as seen from both their perspectives. Loved Yaya, the grandmother Kristi needed in her life. Loved this book from start to finish, don’t pass it up.
Loved the tension in the development of Kristi and Fenna’s growing attraction, as seen from both their perspectives. Loved Yaya, the grandmother Kristi needed in her life. Loved this book from start to finish, don’t pass it up.
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