Their Mended Hearts

Cardinal Creek, Book 2

De: Angie Cole

Narrado por: Kaitlyn Craft

He’s a firefighter haunted by tragedy; she’s a nurse who never stopped loving him. Jon and Katie find themselves drawn back together, bound by shared history and the promise of healing and hope.

Jon Clemmons, a devoted firefighter, carries the heavy burden of guilt from losing his sister in a tragic accident. His pain runs deep, and he’s learned to keep others at a distance, afraid to let anyone see his scars.

Katie Deluca, a compassionate nurse, and Jon’s first love, has her own wounds, but she’s never stopped caring for him. When they’re reunited at a family wedding, old sparks reignite, and with them, old hurts that need mending.

As Jon and Katie draw closer, Jon’s troubled past, family secrets, and a volatile temper threaten to unravel the bond between them. Katie’s unwavering love gives him hope, but fears of reliving their painful past linger.

Will they find strength in each other to break free from the grip of old grief, or will their love slip away once more?

©2025 Angela Hernandez (P)2025 Angela Hernandez

Heartwrenching

A heart wrenching romance. A firefighter abused as a child loses his sister in a firey car crash. He couldn't save her. Nightmares and guilt. Gets a second chance with his nurse girlfriend. She is so patient with him and his drinking. Very entertaining.

I was gifted an Audible version of this book from the author through Story Origin. The narration was ok. I feel she could have put more feeling in to it. I give it 4 stars as well.

Decent Story, But Didn’t Quite Pull Me In

Even though this is the second book in the Cardinal Creek series, it works well as a standalone. The premise had potential, and I appreciate the effort that went into both the writing and narration. That said, I found the story a bit choppy at times, which made it hard to stay fully engaged. The narration felt somewhat dry and didn’t quite draw me into the emotional depth of the characters or the plot. It’s clear that a lot of care went into this production, and I commend both the author and narrator for their work—it just didn’t resonate with me personally. Others might connect with it more, especially if they’re already fans of the series.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

For those who don't mind dictation?

Not for me.
From the blurb, I thought it had some potential, but I was very wrong.
This packs weak writing, all ‘tell’ and no ‘show’, which makes for a very dull experience.

Combined with robotic dictation in lieu of voice-acting, it was just painful. A poor experience all-around.