Our love was unstoppable.Our bond, unbreakable.Until it wasn’t. An impossible choice had to be made. Lies were told. Hearts were broken.Though the years have passed, Jolene Barrington still looks just as beautiful as the day I met her.Except the golden hue that once shined in her eyes has tarnished. She’s in trouble. And she needs me to be the same man I was before. But that’s impossible. That … same man I was before.
But that’s impossible.
That man’s heart is no longer in his chest.
It’s buried six feet under.
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Buried Hearts is the third book in this series but can be read as a standalone, but you will want to go back and grab books one and two! Trust me!
I love a good second chance romance and Buried Hearts was not only good, but fantastic. Paul and Jolene have a past, they were high school sweethearts (oh young love at its best) until one fated day broken them apart.
Years later, fate once again has made an appearance and has brought them back together again. This is a great story about loss, friendships, forgiveness, and love. Especially the love part.
Buried Hearts is my favorite out of this series. I loved them all, but Paul and Jolene’s story just kept pulling at my heart strings!
I always tell myself that I couldn’t possibly like C.E. Johnson’s next book more than her last. However, she has proven me wrong yet again. Her writing and characters just keep getting better. This was a great story and I highly recommend the read. I’m looking forward to the next!
This was a first read for me by this author. I found this book amazing and wanting more. It’s a great second chance romance. The characters are well written and their chemistry is off the charts. It grabs you from the beginning and doesn’t let go…I devoured it in one night! Paul and Jolene will grab your heart. I highly recommend it!
Oh CE Johnson…You Delivered!!
I’m already a huge fan of the Dark series, so I’ve been counting down the days until Paul got his own story. Paul was the strong, loyal, mystery man in the first two books. The man with all the secrets. And I HAD TO KNOW THE SECRETS!!
Buried Hearts gave me just that. Paul will now be one of my all time favorite bad boys with a soft center <3 Jolene is a sassy and sweet counterpart to Paul. I loved seeing their second chance romance play out. I could completely identify with the way they took care of one another.
These characters are loving, broken, loyal and I only wish they were real so I could be part of their circle of friends!
Very enjoyable second chance story from a new to me author, with suspense, betrayal and a broken soul trying to heal from mistakes and events of the past.
A chance meeting brings Jo back into Paul’s life. Although he tries to stay away the memories of their past love, their attraction and chemistry is very hard to ignore, but there is a lot of pain and betrayal to forgive. Can Jolene forgive the past and help Paul’s battered buried heart to beat again?
Paul has been haunted by nightmares for years which fuel the feeling that he’s always failed everyone he loved. He’s broken, but when Jo’s life is threatened, can he overcome his fears and feelings of inadequacy and give everything he has to save the woman he has always loved?
I did enjoy this book, it had a good storyline and some great characters and I’m keen to go back and read their stories. My only gripe, if you can call it that, was perhaps the lack of detail surrounding the conversations between Jo and Paul around why he left originally. Without saying too much, I felt there should have been a bigger reaction/response from Jo about where he ended up after he left and who he met there. Jo’s conversation with Everest came as a bit of a surprise. I’m greedy for angst, emotion and reaction and I personally would have loved more depth and detail around that reveal. However, the story built to a wonderful conclusion where I got all that tension, suspense and emotion this story deserved. The final scenes and revelations were spot on.
This is the third book in a series but can be read as a standalone – 3.75 stars
Amazing second chance romance. This story has amazing characters, and the story grips you from start to end. Even though it is part of a series you can read it on it’s own.
This book will grab you by the hand and take your heart on a emotion filled journey. There is romance with some suspense added in.Jolene & Paul were wonderful characters who each had there own goals , that just happened to bring them back together.
I am a sucker for second chance romance and this is no exception. Paul and Jolene stole my heart. We always see ourselves differently than what others perceive us. Sometimes the way people see us, though, is nothing like who we actually are. People take small things that they know, or think they know, and form biased opinions. Also, sometimes we do things in the moment, without actually thinking about who will be affected and what will actually happen. We are all susceptible to this. We are only human after all. Love. Loss. Forgiveness. Acceptance
Beautiful second chance romance
I am going to have to go back to the beginning of this series
I want more
More of the characters, more of that special magic that was prevalent in the bonds they all shared – More of their adventures -More of everything
This was a new author for me and will definitely be added to my must-read list
Paul has lost so much trying to do the right thing – his failure to protect those he loves still haunts him, he feels responsible what happened even if it truly was out of his hands. I absolutely adored his character. He was smart, reserved, handsome with that Alpha aura, but he was never arrogant about it.
Jo – what can I say my heart bled for her – talk about getting shafted no matter which choice you make – It seems she has finally found her breaking point. Her life had been carefully constructed to please her parents and put on an airs of accomplishment and a false picture of perfection to her families peers – That was until a combination of betrayal and tragedy has her reevaluating what she truly wants in HER life.
This was, for me, an almost perfect second chance romance. It had all the twists and suspenseful moments, laughter, friendship and the sweetest romance surrounded with a cast that just leaves you wanting to spend more time with them
Holy literal cow! I just finished this story and had to review it immediately. The main characters Paul and Jolene are both so broken, but like a puzzle they must put their pieces together to make something beautiful. Paul is so protective and it makes him that much more sexy.
Paul and Jolene loved each other long ago, but problems beyond their control ripped them apart. As fate would have it they see each other again. They now must decide if they are strong enough to move past their baggage to find love once again.
I would definitely recommend this book to everyone who has ever felt like they aren’t in control of their life. This book makes you realize if you really want something then take back the steering wheel and fight like hell for what you love.
This was my first read by C.E. Johnson and it won’t be my last.
This was a great second chance romance. It had all the feels. And then it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Because it has that edge of danger to it. And I love books that keep you guessing throughout. And Johnson keeps your attention from the beginning to the very end.
I loved the storyline and all the characters created. The connection between Paul and Jolene was perfectly written. Even though this is part of a series it can be read as a stand alone. And was easy to follow. I am looking forward to reading the other books in this series.
Wow! Buried Hearts just took top spot as my favorite C.E. Johnson book. This story is so emotional and it has something for everyone. Once you read it, you will be giddy with excitement because it’s just that darn good. Paul is a tormented soul because he is holding on to a secret and a situation from his past. It’s amazing how when you make decisions with the best of intentions things can still spiral out of control. Jolene is heart broken for more than one reason, but full of fire that should never be tamed. I needed Paul and Jo together as much as I needed my next breath! And who knew I would have such a soft spot for Everest!
You need to read this book to find out the significance of the red dress, the dream and “fancy” alone. The elements of surprise, fear, hope and love will have you turning the pages reaching for that happily ever after. Once you read this story. I hope you think the tile and cover are perfect because I sure do. This couple and this story touched me in such a magical way that I couldn’t keep the smile off my face when it was over. Ms. Johnson, my heart is no longer buried in this story because I’m shouting out to everyone that it must be read!
I was on the edge of my seat, waiting for something to happen (no spoilers!) that I knew was coming but just didn’t know when or how. Loved watching two people heal from their past and get their second chance at love. Highly recommend!!
Buried Hearts was by far the best book I’ve read so far this year. I just couldn’t put it down; finished it in one sitting! I freaking love Paul. And Jolene. And everything about this book! I was so happy to see the characters I love from the previous books as well. I laughed, I cried, I didn’t want it to end. Back to Paul: can I have him? Oh what a damaged, yet incredible man. My heart aches for him and the pain he carries. Jolene is exactly what he needs and I’m so glad that things turned out the way they did. Another incredible read by CE Johnson!
This book was my first read by this author and it blew me away with how incredible it is. The story of Paul, a man who can’t get over his past, and Jolene, his high school sweetheart who he was no longer with, will entrance you from the very first paragraph. When Paul and Jolene meet up unexpectedly years later, the feelings are still there, but Paul doesn’t feel worthy of love. But when something happens to threaten Jolene’s life, Paul won’t stop until she’s safe. Can these two work it out and be together? This story will keep you on the edge of your seat, and you won’t want to put it down! I absolutely enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more by this author!
I thought Buried hearts was a good story it would be the first one that I have read by C.E. Johnson and I’m looking forward to see what’s to come . I am a fan of a good second chance romance and that was what this was it had be on a roller coaster of emotions through out the story . C.E. Johnson really know how to tell a story to were I’m hooked and not wanting to let go of the story and the couple . I can’t wait to see what’s to come .
This one gives all the feels that a perfectly written second-chance romance should.
I recommend you don’t pass this one up !
This is the third book in this series but can be read as a standalone. Jolene and Paul were high school sweethearts until circumstances separated them. These two are both broken, and when Jolene is in danger, Paul is determined to protect her no matter what. This is a well written story which has an engaging plot, and is emotional, heartbreaking, thrilling, with betrayal, forgiveness and love. I look forward to reading more from this author, whose work I recommend for all.