When Bruised Hearts Collide

Sylvie Charles isn’t looking for love—especially not now. Still navigating the aftermath of a life-altering trauma, she’s built walls around her heart, finding solace in her photography and the quiet comfort of routine. Rhys Anderson understands the weight of unspoken pain. Running a cozy coffee café, he’s made peace with his own scars, embracing life one small moment at a time. When Sylvie enters his world, their connection is undeniable, but timing is tricky, and healing isn’t linear. Does friendship turn into something more? Sylvie must decide: will she keep shielding herself from the past, or take a leap toward a future she never expected? A tender, small-town romance about love, resilience, and the courage to embrace new beginnings, *When Bruised Hearts Collide* is a story of finding love when you least expect it.