Always In My Heart

By Kayla Perrin

The oldest of three adopted daughters, Callie Hart has always loved being the protector of the family. But now she is all grown up – with a young son of her own to protect. Callie can't wait to show him off when she reunites with her two sisters in Ohio. But that also means coming face–to–face with the lover she left behind. Nigel Williams is even more irresistibly attractive than ever. But what will he do when he learns about the secret she kept hidden from him for ten years?

Nigel has never forgiven Callie for fleeing Ohio – and the passion they shared. And when she shows up on his doorstep asking for forgiveness, the Cleveland cop is furious at her deception. But how can he deny the feelings Callie reawakens in him? Blindsided once again by the heat of desire, Nigel vows to fight for his future with the woman he has always loved.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Australia
• Release date: May 1, 2012
• ISBN: 9781460823651

Kayla Perrin

Kayla Perrin has been writing since the age of thirteen. She is a USA TODAY and Essence bestselling author of dozens of mainstream and romance novels and has been recognized for her talent, including twice winning Romance Writers of America’s Top Ten Favorite Books of the Year Award. She has also won the Career Achievement Award for multicultural romance from RT Book Reviews. Kayla lives with her daughter in Ontario, Canada. Visit her at www.KaylaPerrin.com.

Reviews for Always In My Heart

[booksovertv · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This book had quite a bit going on in it. A missing mom, abandoned kids, sibling rivalry, aunt's funeral, stalker husband, car accident, long lost love and a runaway pregnant young woman. It was an interesting read. Although, I wasn't impressed and the storyline didn't pull me in. The pacing was okay but with so much going on I felt like I never got into the meat and potatoes of the story. The romance revolves around Callie and Nigel. They were once mad about one another but are now coming together for the sake of their son. The feelings are there and are stronger than ever but Nigel isn't eager to acknowledge them because of Callie's desertion years before. Callie has many unresolved issues of her own with the first being the abandonment by her mother of her and her two sisters.

Always in My Heart is part of "The Harts in Love" series. And perhaps because of this, the story ended incomplete without the reader knowing what has happened to Callie's mother and the reasons behind why she left the girls with her sister Jean all those years ago. I was a bit disappointed by this. All in all it was a good story and I enjoyed watching Nigel and Kwame bond as father and son and both of them delighting in it.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Harlequin (Kimani Romance) for the opportunity to read and review this book.

[sunflower38_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This book had quite a bit going on in it. A missing mom, abandoned kids, sibling rivalry, aunt's funeral, stalker husband, car accident, long lost love and a runaway pregnant young woman. It was an interesting read. Although, I wasn't impressed and the storyline didn't pull me in. The pacing was okay but with so much going on I felt like I never got into the meat and potatoes of the story. The romance revolves around Callie and Nigel. They were once mad about one another but are now coming together for the sake of their son. The feelings are there and are stronger than ever but Nigel isn't eager to acknowledge them because of Callie's desertion years before. Callie has many unresolved issues of her own with the first being the abandonment by her mother of her and her two sisters.

Always in My Heart is part of "The Harts in Love" series. And perhaps because of this, the story ended incomplete without the reader knowing what has happened to Callie's mother and the reasons behind why she left the girls with her sister Jean all those years ago. I was a bit disappointed by this. All in all it was a good story and I enjoyed watching Nigel and Kwame bond as father and son and both of them delighting in it.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Harlequin (Kimani Romance) for the opportunity to read and review this book.

[rhonda1111 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

4 STARSYou never know what a person is feeling or why they do something without asking and being honest yourself.I liked Always in My Heart the first book about 3 sisters who have been away from each other over 8 years ago. A lot of the Hart Sister's problems are thier mom dropped them at her sister's and told them she would be back soon. Sofar they have not heard from her since she abandon them.Callie Hart has just arrived to her Aunt's funeral she has not been back for over 8 years, She only saw her Aunt & Unclewhen they came to visit her in Florida. Now it was too late see the women who raised her and her sisters.She has not seen her sisters either. Callie was the oldest and when her sisters were feuding she was in the middle andthey were making her choose. At the time she was having problems with her boyfriend and she was pregnant and did not tell anyonefor awhile.This past week Callie and her son were in a car wreck after being forced off the road. Callie knew the time to tellher son's Kwame father about his son.Detective Nigel Williams was surprised when his old girl friend appeared on his door step. He had loved Callie and was hurt when she ran away. He did not want to let her back into his life but finally invited her into say her piece. Never expectingshe would tell him that he was a father of a nine year old boy. Nigel wanted to get to know his son.Callie is glad that Nigel and Kwame can start building a relationship and accepting each other.Nigel wanted to be a good father but he was so hurt and mad that she kept his son away for 9 years.Thier are a lot of drama going on with Callie reconnecting with everyone. Her sisters and thier fight. Her Aunt's death and finding out thier mom might have left them for a good reason.Thier are a few sex scenes in the book that I skipped over. Did enjoy the book and can not wait for the third sisters story and hopefully they can learn more about thier mom.I was given this ebook to read in exchange of honest review from Netgalley. 05/01/2012 PUB Harlequin Kimani Romance