Awaken My Heart

Tangled Hearts: Book 3

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Genres

Police Romance, Single Parent Romance, Small Town Romance, Steamy Romance, Single Mom, Second Chance Romance, Suspense Romance, Contemporary, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Profanity, Abuse, Cheating, Violence, Kidnapping, Sex, and Death

Type of Ending

Series

Tangled Hearts — Book 3

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Publication Date

Mar 30, 2026

Page Length

348 pages

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Awaken My Heart

Tangled Hearts: Book 3

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Blurb

One steamy night. One devastating secret. One last chance.

Ashley O’Neil has built her life on a lie—a secret she’s kept for fourteen years. When fate puts her in the path of a man she shared an unforgettable night with, she knows the truth will shatter everything. As chemistry reignites, Ashley must reveal the secret that binds them, even if it means losing him forever.

Detective Nick DiFrancesco has sworn off complications after his divorce. But an unexpected encounter with Ashley and memories of their one night together have him considering taking a chance. Until he learns her secret… one that affects him where it counts most—family.

When Nick’s drug trafficking investigation takes a dangerous turn and leads him to Ashley, they’re forced to work together despite the explosive tension between them. With Nick’s family in jeopardy and criminals closing in, they’ll need to trust each other as threats escalate. In this race against danger, they’ll discover that some secrets are worth fighting for—and some loves are worth the risk.

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Genres

Police Romance, Single Parent Romance, Small Town Romance, Steamy Romance, Single Mom, Second Chance Romance, Suspense Romance, Contemporary, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Profanity, Abuse, Cheating, Violence, Kidnapping, Sex, and Death

Type of Ending

Series

Tangled Hearts — Book 3

Series Read Order

Reading prior books is not required

Author Prefers A Review On

Amazon

Reader Spots Remaining

Number of days to read

Publication Date

Mar 30, 2026

Page Length

348 pages

Available Formats

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Author

Maria K. Alexander is an award-winning author of the Tangled Hearts and Pelican Bay series. She writes about women who are fearless in the pursuit of their ambitions. Her stories have strong connections with family and friends. When not writing, she loves to read, bake, crochet, play pickleball, bike, visit the beach, and watch romantic comedies. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and juggles a full-time job.