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Courage, Dear Heart Kindle Edition

by Erica Alexander (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 48 ratings
She’ll hate me when she finds out who I really am.

I was a goner the moment I stepped into her flower shop. Jillian Heart is everything I never expected—strong yet fragile, guarded yet full of quiet fire. But loss has left scars, and she’s convinced her heart isn’t hers to give anymore.

Still, beneath the grief, I see her—the mother who loves fiercely, the woman who once dreamed of more.

I want to be the one to show her she’s still whole. That she’s still capable of love… and being loved in return.

But the truth is a storm on the horizon, one I can’t outrun. I have to tell her everything—about me, about what I’ve been tasked to do. And when I do, I may lose her forever. I can’t accept that.

Because she feels like home in a way I never imagined possible, and I’ll do whatever it takes to prove that love doesn’t have to hurt—it can heal.

***Courage, Dear Heart is a second-chance at love romance featuring a single mom and the man who falls for her first. This story weaves together themes of comfort and hurt, love and loss, guilt and redemption, and the healing power of connection. There’s a touch of heartbreak, a lot of heart, and a guaranteed happily ever after. (Tears optional, but highly likely.)
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    474 pages
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  3. Publication date
    April 3, 2025
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The Tropes:

  • Single Mom
  • Second Chance at Love
  • Protective Cinnamon Roll Hero
  • He Falls First
  • Found Family
  • Slow-Burn Romance
  • Grumpy/Sunshine
  • Comfort/Hurt
  • A crazy parrot. Wait! Is that a trope?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DVQKKLC2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Erica Alexander (April 3, 2025)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 3, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 474 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0DXPD6M5N
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 48 ratings

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Erica Alexander

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Erica Alexander is known for crafting emotional stories filled with complex characters, a touch of angst, and just the right amount of humor. She loves taking her characters—and readers—on a journey that may be bumpy but always ends with a well-earned happily ever after.

Happily married to her husband for over 30 years, Erica is a proud mom to two amazing kids who inspire her every day. When she’s not busy catering to the small feral cat colony, she cares for—or tending to her two rescue cats and loyal pup—she’s likely reading, baking something delicious, or binging Netflix and Prime marathons.

Erica lives in New Jersey with her family and her menagerie of furry friends.

P.S. A happily ever after is guaranteed.

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  • Gigi V.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finding Strength in Love: A Tender Journey of Healing
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025
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    Courage, Dear Heart is a beautifully written second-chance romance that tugs at the heartstrings. The story centers on Jillian, a single mother navigating profound loss, and Elliott, a man drawn to her quiet strength and resilience. It’s emotional, raw, and deeply authentic.

    The characters feel real and relatable, and their journey is one of healing, hope, and the slow, tender rebuilding of trust.

    If you're drawn to love stories that explore real-life struggles and emotional growth, this one absolutely delivers. It's not just a romance—it’s a moving reminder of what it means to find courage in the hard moments and to open your heart again.
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  • Bethany P.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Tear jerker
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2025
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    Wow! This is my first time reading from Erica Alexander and she did an amazing job of telling this story! With bit of truth.

    The emotions that Jillian and Elliot went through and processed together was so strong and real!
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  • Kindle Customer MKS
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Her words find a hidden corner of my heart, and make a nest in it".
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2025
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    Wondered going in if t cuhis would be too much angst. Worth all that. Hope and healing are the lasting vibes.
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  • Angela Sanchez
    4.0 out of 5 stars Emotional read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025
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    This story has all the emotions. You will be crying one minute then lughing the next while it keeps you hooked and wanting. Happy Reading!

    Tropes include:
    single mom, slow burn, he falls first, second chance at love and Dual POV.
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  • Skylar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great emotional read!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025
    This is my first Erica Alexander book and it definitely won’t be my last. This book took me in and I couldn’t put it down. It was emotional, heartbreaking, and heartwarming. Two lead characters that were broken by their childhoods and tragedy. And a little boy who you’ll fall in love with who is the glue to this couple. Jillian owns a florist shop and is a widow with a young son Jamie. Jamie has been mute since he was in the car accident in which his father died. Jillian is stuck in grief and guilt about her son and late husband. Elliot is a lawyer who was groomed from a child to be a partner in the family law firm. His father was cold and he fell short of his father’s approval always. He’s hanging on until he turns 35 so he can get his trust and help his sisters and female cousins who have been discriminated in the firm and by the family. Elliot walks in the shop to place an order. Jillian realizes he’s Mr Monday, a nickname because he sends women flowers on Mondays. She thinks he’s a player but he’s just being polite to the women his father makes him date. He immediately falls for her. A slow friendship to relationship begins and Jamie loves him as well as their bird. Jillian slowly starts to grow and come to terms with her issues and Jamie starts to heal. But a secret comes out before Elliot can explain. It was an amazing story that touches your soul. I actually cried at a few parts. You must read this book. It is a wonderful story of the resilience of people who have been damaged by life and how they trust and work to rise above it.
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  • Erin H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tissues please!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025
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    I waited to read this one. One because I just knew it was gonna be a good one and two, because I knew it was gonna wreck me, and I wasn't ready for the book hangover. And wreck me it did!

    Jillian's journey of healing after her husband's tragic car accident was so real and raw you felt like you were right there with her. I was agonizing over every decision, and cheering her on with every milestone she reached. Elliot was literally every single green flag that ever walked the earth. Realizing early on that Jillian was worth the wait and effort and showed up for her in exactly the way her and her son needed. What hit me the hardest was little Jamie and how Elliot took care of him as if he was his own from the very beginning, not to win brownie points with Jillian, but simply because he wanted to. 😭

    I was crying, and laughing, and feeling alllllll the feels. I read it in two sittings I literally couldn't put it down. This is one that I'll definitely be thinking about for a long while. I will definitely be rereading again very soon.

    Thank you Erica Alexander and Greys Promotions for an ARC of this book!

    💗single mom
    💗comfort/hurt
    💗slow-burn
    💗strong heroine
    💗he falls first
    💗protective cinnamon roll hero
    💗second chance at love
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  • Debra St James
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
    Reviewed in Australia on April 10, 2025
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    This story will touch the deepest parts of your heart and make you believe in second chances and finding love in the most unexpected ways.
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