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Novel #5, the compelling conclusion of the pentalogy . . .
“…When Hearts Heal sweeps us back into Milford-Haven, a small coastal town brimming with secrets, passions, and the quiet hope of second chances. At its center is Miranda Jones, now married to her astronomer husband Cornelius, as the two begin their new life together. Their story intertwines with those of her sister Meredith, her friends Sally and Samantha, and the wider cast of townsfolk who grapple with family tensions, lingering grief, and the possibility of forgiveness. Underneath it all runs the unsettling mystery of a missing journalist, a thread that lends the story a sense of urgency amid the slower rhythms of daily life on California’s Central Coast.” Click Here to Read More
– Literary Titan
“…[in When Hearts Heal, Book 5 of the Milford-Haven Novels,] Mara Purl cultivates a hopeful atmosphere in her story that keeps an uplifting tone to the obstacles each character faces in their growth and in their interpersonal relationships. This creates an atmosphere of promise as it delves into different forms of healing and growth. Women interested in romance, family secrets and ties, and small-town community backdrops will relish how all these elements come together in different lives that both dovetail nicely with the other Milford-Haven stories and create new threads of subplot and discovery in When Hearts Heal.” Click Here to Read More
– D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
“…readers will be captivated by this small-town tale that will leave them ready for more…”
– ForeWord Reviews
“This is so true – I cannot stop reading Mara Purl’s books! When Hearts Heal is yet another beautifully written, emotionally rich novel that reminds me why I’ve become such a devoted fan. Purl’s ability to weave complex relationships, heartfelt emotion, and small-town charm into a seamless tapestry is unmatched. I strongly feel it’s for men too. In this fifth installment of the Milford-Haven Novels, artist Miranda Jones and her astronomer husband continue their journey through love, ambition, and the challenges that come when dreams and family collide. Purl’s writing shines with authenticity and insight, as each character faces the delicate process of healing, forgiveness, and rediscovering love. Every page resonates with depth and tenderness, capturing the very essence of what it means to be human. These are incredibly crafted and stunning books that reach straight to the heart. I encourage everyone to read When Hearts Heal and the entire Milford-Haven series. Join me in the Mara Purl fan club – you’ll be so glad you did!.” – John-Michael Lander author of Surface Tension and Cracked Surface
“Mara Purl has a very loyal following and for good reason. Her novels are well-written with compelling characters.” – Director, Pikes Peak Library System
“Mara Purl’s talent shows in her novels that are full of diverse characters whose machinations lead to romance and intrigue.” – Fred Klein, Santa Barbara News Press
“Well-known author Mara Purl’s latest novel delves into the background of her characters, showing how experiences imprint people’s lives and influence their behavior.” – Ventura Breeze
“Mara Purl’s novel-series is based on her BBC Radio Drama Milford-Haven U.S.A. that had 4.5 million listeners throughout the U.K. and won a Finalist Award at the New York Festivals.” – Writers Guild West Buzz
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Winner, Fiction: Romance — Literary Titan Award
Meredith Jones may have ruined her one chance at true love.
Believing Zack has still been seeing someone else, she cancels their plans for the holidays and refuses to pay attention to his protestations and apologies. But he comes up with a plan: invitations to two iconic places in Big Sur. A secret getaway to Esalen inspires the humble self reflection that’s a major “aha.” Then she’s ready to accept his invitation to the Post Ranch Inn, one of the most romantic destinations in California, where her dream and his just might come true.
Meanwhile the decades-long feud between Samantha and Jack reaches a turning point; the couple who’d lost each other are mid-miracle reunited and cherishing their three-month-old daughter; and the first chapter of marriage between Miranda and Cornelius inspires everyone in Milford-Haven.
Is it possible this small ocean town is the center for healing?
California’s Central Coast is growing explosively.
Now, in the mid-1990s, tourism is up, but so are environmental regulations. Housing is on the rise, but so are water restrictions. Gambling is limited, but the Chumash tribe lobbies for a gaming casino. Crime is low on the quiet Central Coast, but a murder born of greed has yet to come to light. The stock market is booming, the upwardly mobile are pouring out of Los Angeles in search of a fresh start, or a weekend getaway. In these affluent, pre-9-11 days, it’s a time of infinite possibilities.
Milford-Haven is a town full of characters.
Escapees from San Francisco and Los Angeles, New York and Arkansas, Montreal and South Africa, have come here with their own hopes and expectations, agendas and shadowed pasts. The stakes are high: create a new life from scratch. The opportunities are dazzling: own a piece of the California dream.
It’s a town of buried secrets and a dangerous mystery, quaint shops and breathtaking vistas, peaceful solitude and spontaneous conversations.
What draws people here is the sense that—in their heart of hearts—they know there’s an old hurt they thought could never be mended. But once they find the sign to Milford-Haven, pull off Highway 1 and find this coastal treasure, they start to feel a deep sense of healing.
Come discover for yourself . . . When Hearts Heal.
She’d been willing to give up
her dream of love
setting it aside to focus
on her own path
It wound past
other towns and coves
until it brought her home.
Now, heart healed,
each day brings
mind’s challenges,
soul’s reflections,
spirit’s engagement,
love’s satisfactions.
Now the lighthouse
is her setting,
the town is her community,
and the man of her heart
is her home.
When Hearts Heal
is Novel #5 in the best-selling
Milford-Haven Novels
Perfect for Fans & Readers of
Robyn Carr, Sherryl Woods, RaeAnne Thayne
