Hand Painted Hearts is a cozy romantic tale of second chances, set in a creaky inn where love is just one renovation away.Zara, a sarcastic art grad with unfinished dreams, returns to restore her stepfamily's bed and breakfast. But the past proves hard to paint over-especially when Callum, her stepbrother's childhood friend and first heartbreak, shows up with a tool belt and unresolved feelings.As they navigate repairs, reluctant confessions, and sparks that refuse to stay buried, Zara and Callum must confront their shared history and a chemistry too loud to ignore. With each brushstroke, they uncover layers of humor, heartbreak, and home-nudged along by a nosy neighbor and a meddling aunt who always seem to "just be passing by."Perfect for fans of slow-burn charm, witty banter, and stories where love sneaks in with the smell of fresh paint. Stephanie Doering-known to many as Steph or Stephanie-was born and raised in Connecticut and now calls North Carolina home, where she lives with her husband and three teenage children. When she's not crafting captivating stories, you can find her curled up in her favorite chair, lost in the pages of a great book.A passionate writer and avid reader, Stephanie thrives in the realms of romance, erotic & BDSM fiction, and paranormal romance, weaving tales that are both compelling and deeply engaging. Her ultimate goal as a storyteller is to craft characters so vivid and immersive that readers find themselves completely lost in their world-feeling their emotions, living their journeys, and experiencing their passions.
