Rustic Hearts: A Small Town Romance (Poplar Falls Book 1)

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The last place Sophia Lancaster wanted to return to was Poplar Falls. It’s the place that holds all the painful memories and unanswered questions she’s ever had. One phone call causes her life to take a turn, forcing her back to the town she hasn’t stepped foot in over twenty years.

And right into the path of Braxton Young.

His blue eyes, sinful smile, and rough exterior are no match for Sophia. She’s there for one reason, and it isn’t to fall in love. The sooner she can get out of this small town and back in New York City—the better.

However, fate doesn’t care for either of their desires. Instead, they’re forced to deal with each other, finding their differences aren’t as great as they thought. Each day brings them closer to friendship and the possibility of something more. The answers she seeks might not only break her and Braxton apart but also her heart.

From the Publisher

Amber Kelly, Romance Author

Praise and reading order for Poplar Falls

“This is a charming small-town romance that’ll surely win your heart.” -Goodreads

“Feel good country book about family, forgiveness, and love. This book will leave you feeling uplifted. Highly recommend this book.” – Books Wine and Besties

“This series is such a feel good series! Myer is definitely a new book boyfriend. I loved seeing him and Dallas together, especially with Beau. I mean seriously, this pulled at all my heartstrings and left me with the biggest smile!”- Jess Reviews

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Amber Kelly

Romance with a little suspense.

Amber Kelly is a romance author that calls North Carolina home. She has been a avid reader from a young age and you could always find her with her nose in a book completely enthralled in an adventure. With the support of her husband and family, in 2018, she decided to finally give a voice to the stories in her head and her debut novel, Both of Me was born.

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Escape to Poplar Falls

Stone Hearts

Small town, friends to lovers romance.

All I wanted was a family and to watch my sweet son grow up, happy, and healthy.

Then Myer Wilson keeps showing up in my life—and my son’s life.

He’s the hometown football hero, who blew out his ankle his junior year and ended his career. I didn’t look twice at hot jocks in high school. But now that he’s taken over his family’s ranch, I can’t help but look even when I swore off men for good.

But maybe he’ll finally be the one to help me let go of the past and find my second chance at love. Or maybe my past will come back to haunt me.

Wicked Hearts

Small town, friends to lovers, brother’s best friend romance.

Walker Reid has worked on my family’s ranch for years. He’s like a son to Uncle Jeff and my brother’s closet friend. He is a sexy devil, drinks too much and likes to live wild and free. I’m drawn to him. Maybe he’ll finally be the one to help me let go and find where I belong. Or maybe my brother will kill us both.

Fragile Hearts

Small town, second chance, friends/co-worker romance.

When Brandt Haralson, the new Vet in town, offered me a job, it was the perfect opportunity for me to plan my next move and get some experience. He’s brilliant, driven and sexy as sin, but he is also not interested in getting involved with anyone. I can learn a lot from him and I don’t have to worry about any romantic engagement. You know what they say about the best laid plans. When an attraction builds to the point of boiling and walls start to come tumbling down, can I stick to my plan or will I discover that everything I ever wanted was right here after all?

Merry Hearts

Holiday, small town, novella.

Pull up a chair and enjoy a snowy Christmas with your favorite Colorado ranchers. It’s December in Poplar Falls and the small town is thrumming with activity and alight with festive cheer. Merry Hearts features all your favorite couples coming together in one story to bring you joy, happiness, and a little Christmas hometown joy.

Crazy Hearts

Small town, friends to lovers romance.

Payne Henderson was only supposed to be a fun fling, a hot man to scratch my cowboy itch. I didn’t realize I was falling so hard for him until it was too late to stop the ride and get off unscathed.

Knitted Hearts

Small town, friends to lovers, second chance.

Life’s going fine until Foster Tomlin swaggers into my life. The sexy-as-sin former soldier works on my best friend’s family ranch, and there’s no getting around him or what I’m feeling. He doesn’t need fixing up. He’s perfect the way he is. The way he looks at and treats me makes me feel things I’ve sworn off for good. And when he wraps his arms around me, I find myself letting go of all the things I thought I wanted and needed.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07XMDZ4FJ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amber Kelly, LLC
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 16, 2019
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ Poplar Falls
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