He’s a single dad. She’s a damaged soul. When sparks ignite, will it be enough to heal their broken hearts?
One chance encounter broke me; another could set me free.
The moment I meet the incredibly sexy Dexter Cross, I know I’m in trouble. His intensity is electric, and I express a sass I thought was long extinguished. It’s a shock to my system, but teasing him appears to be my new favorite … to be my new favorite pastime.
Accepting the nanny position for Dexter’s three children will be my fresh start in life, but the closer I get to him and his children, the harder I know it will be to leave. I can only stay for one year, but all too quickly, he becomes determined to break down my walls.
He thinks I can choose them and stay, but I know better. Dexter doesn’t understand my kind of damaged. My scars run deep, but so does his determination. He has his eyes and heart set on me. Even our friends are joining in on this battle, a crazy bunch of misfits who cause chaos at every turn.
Am I strong enough to let go of my past and choose love? Or are some hurts too damaging to heal, even for Dexter Cross?
A page-turning emotional rollercoaster; can Lanie learn to accept love? Click the BUY NOW button to enter the world of Broken Hearts and find out!
*Cross My Heart is a HEA stand-alone that is book 1 in the interconnecting series, Broken-Hearts.
**This book deals with the aftermath of physical abuse that may be a trigger for some readers.
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This was an absolutely AWESOME book. Absolutely hilarious, the MLM group is fabulous, adding in the Westbrooks later on, even better. The interview is jaw dropping, literally. She’s a drop dead, gung ho, caregiver. She takes no crap, and doesn’t even say it out loud, she has the pack doing her bidding from the first time she meth both Dex and the guys. So many wonderful connections in this book, the 12 year old letter to Trevor, the trip to Vermont, GG, the MLM group, Julia, Thanksgiving, peeling potatoes. “I will always choose you.” Laugh out loud moments, crying moments, gut wrenching moments, swoon worthy moments, its the total package. Loved the book of messages and the proposal, and the video chat. I will definitely re-read this book and this series.
I voluntarily reviewed this book.
I could not put this book down. I enjoyed the slow pace of the romance. I was laughing one minute and crying the next
I loved Dex and Laine’s story their love story was truly magical in how two people broken in different ways find each other.
Their friends and family are what most people dream to be apart of and they add layers to the story that comply you to read on.
If you are looking for a series that is funny and steamy this is it!!
Dexter is a single dad with 3 kids and is looking for a nanny and when Lanie comes walking in the door and makes his jaw drop.
Lanie is trying to get over her past and is scared to accept any type of love
These two will make you two laugh and cry.
I cried, laughed, I worried, I couldn’t stop reading. OmG Avery, you took the ball out of the park with this book. I will definitely read the followings. I need more about these boys. Dex and Lanes woww, wonderful story, marvelous love! I’m definitely in love with Tate, Harper and Sara
A single father, struggling to find his way. A woman trying to find her life. Fate brings Lanie into Dex’s life and he is determined to keep her there. A tale of love, moving forward, letting go of the past and accepting you can be loved just for being you. Lots of cute banter and wonderful kid moments will make you smile. A good start to a promising series!
I Loved it!!
A sweet, funny, heartwarming story that launches a series! Lanie and Dexter’s story hooks you and reels you right in! Did you love Mary Poppins? Was Maria your favorite? Lanie is the best of both and more!
Single Dad, Smart Charismatic Nanny, Precocious Children, Friends who are Family and ALL the FEELS!
This is the first book I have read by Avery Maxwell. I was given a review copy and let me tell I was not disappointed. Spoilers may be ahead.
I love a good HEA, and Maxwell delivers.
Our heroine is damaged and I love damaged people, aren’t we all a little damaged? Lanie is our girl, she’s had a rough life but somehow she picks herself up and heals. She is real, she is sassy, and she is not perfect. So I loved reading about her journey, her closure and her finding happiness. She has a great BFF, which all girls need, Julia and I have some of my own theories about her which were accurate but that’s a surprise.
Dexter, first I love the name, I mean what’s in a name, well a lot. He has a great group of friends and since this a series I think we will get to see them all find love. This dude is a bit of a mess int he beginning of the book, his wife has left, he has three kids, he’s running a business and he just needs help. Enter Lanie, and the chemistry just works. It is a fun journey for these two, its hard but its real and a great read. I can’t wait to read the next in the series.
Awesome book. 6 stars. Awesome writer
Cross My Heart
Avery Maxwell
WOW if this really is the debut novel by this author, then prepare to be wowed and to put her on your must read list. Seriously, this novel was amazing – well developed characters (adults and kids), romance, sexy alpha male, strong woman, steam, chemistry, laughs, angst. I started out feeling bad for Lainie, but you already knew she had overcome so much in her life, that she was going to do amazing. She rolled into Dexter’s life in a way he would never have expected, and wowed him and his kids. You seriously need to read the book to find out what she did for Tate and the family. I love Dexter’s group of guys and Julia and all the text’s to MLM. It may not have worked in all situations, but it was perfect in this one. I was so happy to see that I was so correct about something about Julia. Dexter may now be the top of my book boyfriend list, and honestly this has to be in the top 10 of books I’ve read this year. Dexter did so many amazing things, but he wasn’t perfect and that makes him even more endearing. I can not wait to read the next book in this series. This is Book 1 in a series, and I for one can’t wait to get more of all of these amazing characters! I look forward to reading many more books by you Avery Maxwell! Warning – this book very well could trigger some people so proceed with caution.
All the Feels!
Well darn. Now I have to read book 2 and my TBR pile is starting to loom over me. Lol. This book has all the feels! Like, tears and laughs and I swear Julia needs to be real so I can have awkward, invasive conversations with her. And she’s just a secondary character! If you love sassy heroines and alpha family guys, Lanie and Dex will knock your socks off. Theirs is a romance for the ages and, fortunately, was chronicled in a super sweet way. Dex is one clever fella, let me tell you.
The only trouble I had was how easily some of the external conflicts were resolved. Considering the baggage these characters dragged around and how incredibly deep and thoroughly the internal conflicts were handled, it felt a little too easy when people and problems were just handled. But I guess that’s the benefit to being a billionaire…
The ending also felt a little rushed, but considering how rich this book was (do you know how hard it is to find a well-paced, long romance?) I didn’t mind so much.
Altogether this is a remarkable novel and ticks all the boxes!
SPOILER AHEAD
This book has some triggers for infertility and abuse. For me, the infertility trigger in particular was handled in a very cliché way. As someone who cannot conceive, the “super sperm magic baby” solution always feels a little forced to me. Why put us through all that angst just to pop out a couple babies okee-dokee at the end? Anyway, it is a great book but that aspect of the ending just didn’t work for me and is, honestly, why the book got 4 instead of 5 stars.
This was a great emotional read about Dexter and Laine. They both were exactly what each other needed and didn’t even realize it. I read this beautiful, wonderful love story in one sitting. I couldn’t believe this was her debut novel. Can’t wait to read more.
I loved every minute of this story. Hooked from the first page till the end
Dexter was just the sweetest in this story. Dex’s wife decided she wanted a divorce while pregnant with his twin girls and they had a little boy. She signed over all parental rights after the birth of their babies. Now Dex is struggling, his just lost the 3rd nanny and his secretary might quit any minute. And then in walks Lanie Heart. And she just took over. From the minute she walked into his house everything just seemed right. His son who has been having a hard time, and hasn’t spoken since his mom left has more life and his babies are blossoming. But Lanie has some issues and its going to be an uphill convincing her that she belongs with him and his kids. Especially as she is adamant she is only staying for a year.
Lanie Heart has not has the easiest life. It seems just as things are going well something else happens. Now a year later after she was brutally attacked she needs to get her life in order. So she takes a job as a nanny for Dexter Cross. From the moment she met him and his kids she lost her heart and knew that walking away after a year was going to be tough. But she couldn’t stay, she was broken already she couldn’t do anything to mess up this family, no matter how much she’s already in love with Dexter Cross or his kids.
I fell in love with Dexter and his kids and when I met Lanie I knew it was gong to be a good story. My heart broke for her and what she went through and she deserved this family. Dexter and what he did to convince her that she belonged with them was just so romantic I couldn’t get enough. Don’t event talk about his amazing friends and Lanie’s friend Julia. And that group chat was just epic. I can’t wait to read all their stories.
This is a debut novel and I must say I will certainly be looking out for her work in the future. Dexter is a single dad to 3 children who he needs a nanny for. Lanie applies for the position. Lanie is a survivor who has had a horrific past, and Dexter has his work cut out for him to prove that she is worthy of being loved. Add is some great and crazy secondary characters and this is a true gem of a story. This is a beautifully written tale which is an emotional roller coaster throughout, and with heartbreak, humour, and love. I was totally captivated throughout this moving story and I look forward to reading more from this author. I recommend for all who enjoy a story which pulls at the heartstrings.
What a great story. Dex and lanie’s journey is beautiful. How each brings them to love and family. Tragedies to love
I absolutely loved this story. I love when a group of friends are more of a family. I need more from this group. Single dad, Dex needs a nanny but what he does not realize is that it is Lanie that he needs. Lanie does not expect to find Dex and his adorable kids in her new job. Lanie’s past had me in tears but there were happy tears too in how far she came. I encourage you to grab this story. Beware there are some trigger points. Beautifully and emotionally written.
I really enjoyed this storyline the nanny (Laine) looking after Dexter’s siblings. I love books with kids when there done right and this one definitely was. There was something in here for everyone romance, family, fun, heartbreak and steam, well worth a read.
Holy wow! I loved this book! This is seriously my new favorite series! Once I started I wasn’t able to stop reading. There were parts that made me bust out laughing and parts that got me so excited to see what was going to happen! I would give this book 100 stars if I could!
Oh my this book was amazing ….I love Dexter and Lanie so much …I love how they both help heal each other in ways they both didn’t think they could …they have this amazing chemistry. That hot and sizzle and that both afraid to act on ….love Dexter little man he so sweet and and make the story even more amazing….love the secondary characters has much has the main I hope we get to read more of them soon …hurry guys get this book you won’t regret buying this book it amazing….I couldn’t put it down.
This book was really intense. I could not turn the pages fast enough. Just amazing scenes and characters, the chemistry was just as intense as the story.