The Heartwood Inn: a second chance romance

The Heartwood Inn is the second book in the Heartwood Sisters/Carter’s Cove series by Elana Johnson. Olympia Heartwood has her days filled with running the family empire. She is content and is not looking for romance especially after her heart was broken. She has sworn off men. She can’t trust them and definitely doesn’t need them. Or so she tells herself. Chet Christopher is a man on the run. He comes to the island to lick his wounds and find his feet again. He rents the penthouse at the inn. He is instantly attracted to Olympia but he hides his secrets. But he can’t help being drawn to her. As they grow closer together, the truth becomes harder and harder for him to tell. Will he tell her the truth? Will she open her heart to love and trust again? 

The Heartwood Inn is a sweet, clean romance. Olympia is a woman who has been burned by a very deceitful man. In order to protect her heart, she pours herself into her work and stays away from romance. She is immediately suspicious of Chet. How can he afford the penthouse? When nothing comes from her background checks, she decides to give him the benefit of the doubt. I enjoyed their romance. I enjoyed seeing the ice around Olympia’s heart thaw and melt. I expected a bit more drama especially when Chet’s secrets are revealed. Overall, I enjoyed The Heartwood Inn. It is a fun weekend/beach read. A story filled with second chances, romance and rebuilding yourself. I recommend The Heartwood Inn and I look forward to the rest of the series. 

The Heartwood Inn is available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook