Hawthorn’s Heart (Remedies of the Heart Book 1) by Christina Gonzalez

Can two broken hearts find healing—and love—when grief has reshaped everything they once knew? Hawthorn Hernandez never expected to settle down in Glen Hollows, Georgia. The Mexican-American landscape architect only meant to stay long enough to care for her beloved Nana. But after losing the closest members of her family, Hawthorn is untethered, searching for meaning in the herbal healing traditions her Nana left behind. Torn between her multicultural, globe-trotting identity and the pull of small-town roots, she wonders: Can this quiet rural town offer the belonging she’s never truly found? For Sawyer Parker, life has been a balancing act since his wife’s passing two years ago. Between raising his spirited young daughter and keeping the family hardware store afloat, his dreams of freedom and happiness feel like distant memories. But the quiet widower can’t shake the feeling that there’s more waiting for him—if only he dares to reach for it. When Hawthorn and Sawyer meet in a grief support group, their connection is undeniable. But as attraction turns to something deeper, the ghosts of their pasts loom large. Hawthorn longs for stability, while Sawyer yearns to rediscover himself beyond the boundaries of duty. Can they bridge their differences and find the remedies their hearts most need—roots and wings? "Hawthorn’s Heart", the first book in the Remedies of the Heart series, is a heartfelt, slow-burn romance that weaves together themes of healing, heritage, and second chances. Set in a charming small town in rural Georgia, this multicultural love story celebrates the power of nature, herbal remedies, and the resilience of the human spirit. With herbal recipes, grief-healing exercises, and a story rich in love and growth, Hawthorn’s Heart is a tender exploration of how love can bloom even in life’s most unexpected seasons.