Janelle Carter hates Valentine’s Day. Once a woman who believed in love fiercely,
she’s been hardened by betrayal, long military absences, and the quiet ache of raising her
daughter alone. Romance feels impractical. Dangerous. Like something
meant for other people.
Isaiah Grant never planned on loving a woman with a child. A former
military officer grounded in discipline and control, he’s built a life where
order replaces vulnerability and nothing disrupts the balance. Until Janelle and her daughter do.
They don’t fit into his rules. And Isaiah doesn’t retreat when things get complicated. As Valentine’s Day
approaches, time spent together inside a familiar tea
shop shared conversations, careful moments, and unexpected warmth
begins to change everything. Isaiah shows Janelle that love doesn’t have
to be loud to be real, and that the safest love is often the one brewed
slowly, with intention.
Some hearts aren’t broken. They’re just waiting for the right blend.

Author: Mahogany Elise Noir
Genre: Romance
Subgenre: Romantic suspense
Audience: Adults