Curious Hearts

A Steamy Slow Burn Sapphic Romance (The Healing Hearts Series, Book 2)

By: Ruby Scott

Narrated by: Abby Craden

What if everything you thought you wanted was exactly what you didn't need?

Investment banker Jessica Taylor has spent her entire life checking boxes: Ivy League education, corner office, London promotion pending. The last thing on her list is inheriting seven cats and a crumbling Victorian house from the great-aunt her family considered an embarrassment.

Dr. Ali Ritchie knows about starting over. After her own devastating breakdown, she's rebuilt her life around healing wounded animals and keeping humans at arm's length. But there's something about the perfectly controlled banker slowly melting under the influence of seven demanding cats that makes Ali want to risk her carefully guarded heart.

As litter boxes replace boardrooms and cat hair ruins designer suits, Jessica discovers that some of life's best gifts come with claws attached. But when the career opportunity she's worked toward her entire life finally arrives, she'll have to choose between the future she planned and the love she never saw coming.

Because sometimes the family you inherit is exactly the one you need.

If you love cosy steamy sapphic slow burns with quirky charm, this cat-filled romance delivers a buttoned-up banker, a warm-hearted vet, and seven demanding cats who know exactly who belongs.

©2025 Ruby Scott Books (P)2026 Ruby Scott Books

Book 2 was amazing

I love reading and listening to books that are in a series. I enjoy when other characters come over to the new book. love the story of Ally and Jessica. That had a connection but did not realize it right away. This story had me smiling, got me mad and I felt a little magical with Aunt Vivian helping from the great beyond. I really loved everything about this book. I cannot wait to read the next one.

Curious Hearts

Beautiful story!

First of all, the cats are entertaining characters ☺️
Second, we get to catch up with Fenna, Kristi, and Yaya ☺️
Third, Ali and Jessica are perfect for each other 🥰

There were several moments in the story where I was just like "yea, she's exactly who she needs."

Great story! I'm an instant Ruby Scott fan!

The Humor

The stories in both book are amazing and I love YaYas character ❤️ shes a gem all the characters are great. The books are amazing I will definitely have these on my favorite list.

Cozy Read

This sequel is as good as the first, A classic romance with enough twists to surprise. The spicy is throughout (and thorough). Grade: B, a fun read.

A great story

I love this book it’s so well written with interesting MCs touches some important topics. Abby Craden gave it the extra umpf to make this listening a pleasure.