He was ready to give up the party life.After years of no commitments with the vacationing women who visited his family’s pub, Aiden MacFarlane yearned for more out of life.But for single mom, Lia Smith, the last thing she was interested in was the town’s Peter Pan. First impressions were not favorable… for either of them, but eventually see what lies beneath the surface.Her job is to find out who … surface.
Her job is to find out who might be stealing money from the town and knows her investigation will ruffle feathers. As Aiden falls for Lia and her adorable daughter, he takes on the role of protector when she is threatened.
Will Aiden be able to save them before someone takes away his chance to truly live life to the fullest?
Baytown Boys…
Military duty called them away to war zones, but after tours overseas, the group of friends found their way back home as men, seeking the peaceful little seaside town. Now, the band of brothers, together once more, work to provide a place for less fortunate veterans to call home.
Scenes in the book are similar to what you would find in an R-Rated movie. Readers 18+ please.
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This is another fabulous book by Maryann Jordan. It has all the feels and sensuality we’ve grown to love about a Maryann Jordan book, plus so much more.
At first Aiden didn’t realize that Emily had a disability. But after he enjoyed working with her. He enjoyed being with both her and her mother. Now he just had to convince Amelia it was not a short term relationship.
I was drawn in from the beginning and enjoyed it until the last page.
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the the novel Hear My Heart: Baytown Boys Series book 8 by Maryann Jordan and this review was given freely.
Finally! The third MacFarlane sibling and eternal playboy Aiden meets his match in new comerand young widow,single mom Amelia who just happens to be their new accountant. Unfavorable first impressions lead to misunderstandings followed by sparks and a steamy romance as the MacFarlane family play matchmakers. An opposites attract story with some irony, a scandal involving the Mayor, and multiple episodes of violence for Amelia. Other topics of interest include a numbers type of dyslexia and youth nerve deafness.
So-so
Oh what an amazing book this was. Maryann pulled out all the stops with this heartwarming story.
I have loved all 8 of the books in this series but I think this one is my favorite 😉
Amelia Smith made an impression on Aiden MacFarlane when they first met but it was not a really good one.
Aiden MacFarlane made an impression on Amelia Smith when they first met but it was not a really good one.
It didn’t take long for both to realize they had jumped to the wrong conclusion and it couldn’t be farther from the truth.
Aiden had decided he no longer wanted to be the man that played the field and had no attachments.
Amelia made taking care of her young partially deaf daughter, Emily. Never giving any thought to finding love again after her Marine husband had been KIA while serving in Afghanistan. He had left her holding her feelings of the man he really was inside. To everyone else he was a hero but to her he was a weak man unable to cope with his young daughter’s hearing disability. Emily deserved to be loved, cherished and protected and Amelia would try to be all the parent that she would need.
This book also has some mystery surrounding the forensic accounting investigation she had been hired to do by the city council of Baytown. Surprising twists surround this with surprising results coming out but not before Amelia and Emily are put in danger when their home is intentionally set on fire.
This book had so many feels that I went through several tissues as Amelia and Aiden struggle through this new relationship. But the HEA was a beautiful thing to read which required it’s own tissue.
Loved everything about this book. Aiden misunderstood Lia when she indicated that her daughter had special needs when it came to playing baseball so they got off to a rocky start in their relationship. But thanks to his family and friends, he got another chance to get to know her. As their relationship progresses, someone threatens Lia and Emily’s safety. Aiden doesn’t like that and is determined to find the person behind the threat and put a stop to it.
Amelia “Lia” Smith is a single mom raising her hearing-impaired daughter, Emily. When she first meets Aiden McFarlane, it doesn’t go well. They both form mistaken ideas about each other, but there’s still an underlying attraction. When Lia pushes away, having doubts about Aiden’s ability to commit, he knows Lia and Emily are worth fighting for. The more they get to know about each other, the closer they grow, but as they are overcoming their personal trials, there’s someone who is threatening Lia and Emily. Aiden’s determined to do whatever it takes to keep his girls safe.
Lia and Aiden’s love story is just amazing. It’s full of emotions, with moments of great sadness and moments of great joy. There’s plenty of drama, heartwarming and heart wrenching, with some suspense and danger, steamy passion and a deep, abiding love. You will be drawn in from the very beginning with well-developed characters and a wonderfully engaging storyline. The action is fast paced and will keep you involved from start to finish. Fair warning you should keep a box of tissues handy. You’re going to need them, even at the end!
Although each story in this series can be read as a standalone, the Baytown Boys characters are integrated into the whole series. This really adds to the overall enjoyment of each story. I highly recommend you read this remarkable story and series!
As part of the Baytown Boys series , this tale brings the Reader Aiden and Lia’s story. Definitely a must read , so find a comfortable seat and enjoy.
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I truly love this series, I can smell the breeze on the bay and see the sunrises and sunsets in my mind as I read about these men and women.
Every one of the ‘Baytown Boys’ has a story that is related to his service in some way. Aiden’s is not something that happened to him, but something that he witnessed and affected him more deeply than he realized.
Aiden is the party boy, always joking and having fun. He also has quite the reputation as a ladies man.
Amelia has bought Thomas Redding’s accounting business. He is finally retiring at the age of 80. She and her daughter have settled on the outskirts of town, just in North Heron County.
Their first meeting is less than auspicious. However, after Aiden finds her daughter Emily when she wanders off during the music festival, he manages to get a date. A date doesn’t turn out well because of a couple of run ins with former flings.
While Aiden tries to figure out how to make things right with Lia, she is deep into a forensic investigation of the town’s finances, at the request of the Town Council.
As things heat up with Aiden so do things in her investigation.
Fast paced with plenty of suspense, lots of soul searching and just the right amount of sizzle. Topped off with a few surprises.
I can’t wait for the next book in this series!
Fantastic, romantic, beautifully written and such a thoughtful story. Particularly compelling and pertinent for all of us in the world we live in today. Fantastic character development, nothing stereotypical or overdone, and with a wonderful narrative flow. This is the first book I’ve read by this author but will be seeking out more.
Hear My Heart is the newest book in the Baytown series. Aiden is the carefree ladies man. The good time Charlie of this group of guys. The flirt. Peter Pan. Sometimes even Peter Pan needs to grow up. When Aiden meets the straight laced, uptight single mom Lia and this two clash. Misunderstandings abound. Then Aiden saves the day and wins over the lady. Aiden gets lucky in this book because he not only falls in love with Lia but her little girl Emily in this sweet romance. I have to say I adore this book and Aiden
This is book 8 in the Baytown Boys series and can absolutely be read as a stand alone although I highly recommend the other books in the series just because they are such great stories. This one is about Aiden MacFarlane and Lia Smith. Aiden came home from being overseas determined to live life to the fullest. Whether that is hanging out with friends, spending time with his family, or just being with all the different women that pass through their little town on vacation. Lia has moved to town hoping for a new start for her and her daughter. She doesn’t want nor need the drama of being involved with the town’s player. Especially after the way they first met. But when there are threats made against her while she is attempting to do her job, Aiden will become her unlikely protector. And when they are forced to spend time together, will they both find out that there is more to each other than what they thought? Or how much someone can come to mean to the other?
I absolutely loved this one!! Aiden has always come off as this happy go lucky man who only cares about getting in a woman’s pants. I wasn’t sure if I would like him at all! But reading about him coming to realize just what he was doing to other women but to fully understand his reason’s for his actions and how much they affect his day to day life was a beautiful thing! I loved how he sat down and actually spoke to other people to get their help on how to make the changes he knew he needed to make in order to become the person he could be. How he realized that he could lean on his family and they would always come through for him. Lia went through a horrible time and came through it stronger and it definitely makes you understand why she wouldn’t want to be with someone with the reputation that Aiden has. But I love how she takes a chance and finds out that there is more to him than his reputation. That he had the capability to BE more than what he always shows to the world. And then you throw in this beautiful little girl and you just can’t help but fall in love with him. Especially with the way he treats Emily!! I loved it! I love the fact that you can redeem the proverbial player and have him be the ultimate family man. I love that this beautiful little girl has so many people that are willing to love and support her no matter what. And I absolutely loved how their story and chance at love played at. It was perfect!
The next installment of The Baytown Boys by Maryann Jordan is a must read. As always Maryann has written a book that will leave your heart happy. She takes us on a journey of finding love when you least expect to.
Aiden and Lia’s story will have your heart swooning. Watching Aiden grow into the man he was meant to be is exciting and will fill your heart.
There’s always a little mystery in Maryann’s books and she doesn’t let us down in that. You will be questioning things and you’ll be ready to find out who did it.
Highly recommended.
This is part of a series. Yes, you should read the others so you will get to know some of the characters, but no you don’t have to. I loved Aiden and Lia’s story. Add a kid in the mix, and I really loved it. It was good to see Aiden change from having a carefree lifestyle to more of a family man. As always there is a bit of mystery in the book. You keep wanting to read to see “who done it”. Dual point of view. No cliffhanger.
4.5 Stars
This fabulous story is book 8 in the Baytown Boys series and it features Aiden and Lia. Their background stories give credence to the people they are today. Lia’s story is so hurtful! Aiden’s story is a product of his tour in Afghanistan while in the Marines. They needed each other so much. The romance was beautiful, easy and scorching HOT! Leah’s daughter Emily was a little treasure and gave the story a little more sweetness. It was the mystery and suspense of Lia’s job as a forensic accountant that made it a great read for me.
The characters are fantastic and I wish they were all my friends. The storyline had good progression and everything fit. I can’t wait to read more from this amazing author.
I love this series and all the characters from Baytown. Watching them grow as couples and have families is like catching up with old friends. Having seen Aiden in previous books it was great to see him growing and starting to heal. Lia was a perfect match for him and Emily is a doll. This story is full of emotion and love as well as intrigue and suspense. I can’t wait for the next book. Highly recommend this book and series
Maryann Jordan’s characters are so unbelievably engaging. Their humanity shines through in each story she writes no matter what the backdrop is.you can’t help burt root for them and a happily ever after. She gives her readers the right mix of osuspense, intrigue, romance and love with some dangerous moments stirred in.
This love story involves a triangle; a man, a woman and an adorable five year old girl. Aiden finally finds, in Lia and Emily, what his life is missing. It’s a rocky road at first but this threesome are destined to become a family. Lia’s honesty and Emily’s precociousness fill Aiden’s heart to overflowing.
I love Maryann Jordan and I love a good single mom/playboy romance. Combining these two is just icing on the cake. This is the story of Aiden home for good and not ready to settle down he is just one the Baytown boys having a good time, which makes him exactly not Lia’s type. Lia is an account, widow and single mom, she does not have time to fool with a player. But as their paths cross during Lia’s investigation of the towns’ stolen money and she finds herself threatened, Aiden might just be the one for her and her daughter after all. A great addition to the already wonderful world of the Baytown boys. If you loved any of Maryann’s other books you will want to read this. A great book.
Absolutely Beautiful .
Absolutely one of the best stories .
I volunteered to read and review an advanced readers copy of Hear My Heart . I also purchased it for my own collection .
I fell in love with this series with book #1 .
I love the entire series . This story is #8 in the series . It is absolutely beautiful , emotional , and suspenseful also . It’s all in all spectacular . Such a well written story . I think the characters both old and new are wonderful . Aiden and Amelia’s growing relationship is so fantastic . I love their story . I absolutely love Baytown Boys series . I hope this series never ends .
I highly recommend reading this story . I hope you enjoy this story as much as I do .
A must read . A favorite of 2018 .
I really enjoyed this latest book in the Baytown Boys series!! This is the story of Aidan and Lia. Aidan is the happy go lucky guy of the group…always joking around and never taking things too seriously. As of late he has wanted the same as his friends and family….the connection with that special someone. When he meets Lia and her daughter Emily…Aidan is intrigued and wants to get to know them better. A series of misunderstandings leads to wrong impressions about each other. In time they both realize that neither person is what they seemed. Even though there is a spark of attraction between them….do they take a chance and see if there is something more there? I really enjoyed their story….I was hooked from beginning to end. It was great catching up with prior characters and seeing where they are in their lives. I highly recommend this book at all and can’t wait to see what is next for the Baytown Boys series….well done!!!!!