Take My Heart

· Sand Dune Books
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The last thing Shelley Hart wants is to go home for the holidays. 


Shelley left her hometown of Harbor Falls, North Carolina nearly two years earlier and hasn’t returned. Her leaving humiliated her entire family and caused friction with her older sister Suzie. Who could blame Suzie for being upset? After all, Shelley ran off and married Suzie’s fiancé, Cliff.


But everything has changed now—and going home is her only option.


Harbor Falls Police Officer Matt Branson values being alone, even during the holidays. Dubbed the town hermit, he prefers the solitude of his mountain cabin to socializing with friends—friends who say he still pines after the woman who got away. But the snowy day he pulls over an older model sedan speeding into Harbor Falls, things change. His gut slams against his backbone as a tearful woman rolls down the car window. His heart melts when she looks up into his eyes.


Shelley Hart is back in town—the woman who sent him into his cave in the first place.

The last thing Shelley Hart wants is to go home for the holidays. Shelley left her hometown of Harbor Falls, North Carolina nearly two years earlier and hasn’t returned. Her leaving humiliated her entire family and caused friction with her older sister Suzie. Who could blame Suzie for being ups...

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7 reviews
shuvai mawere
April 16, 2026
Take My Heart by Maddie James is a heartfelt small‑town romance about forgiveness and second chances. Shelley Hart returns to Harbor Falls after years away, carrying the weight of past mistakes and the hope of starting fresh. Her reunion with Matt Branson, the local police officer, is tender and emotional, showing how love can heal even the deepest wounds. Maddie James beautifully captures the warmth of community, the complexity of family ties, and the magic of rediscovering love.
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Rhonda Gothier
April 13, 2026
Broken hearts are a hard thing to heal and when that person returns the pain is real again. But also the feelings are still there and makes it very complicated. There are some secrets and past mistakes that need to be taken care of. The characters are strong but vulnerable to each other as well. Like the small town setting and holidays can add an unexpected twist. Good read. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Jeanne Richardson
June 30, 2026
I've read a lot of books written by Maddie James; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books. This is the second book in the Sweet Hart Inn at Harbor Falls Series; it is a stand-alone short story. The story is about Shelley & Matt; she left him & the town behind years ago. Now she’s back; she is now a widow with kids to raise; he’s the local police.
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