Her Heart’s Desire

Sunflower Series – Book 1

A RONE Award Finalist

1st Place — Past Presidents’ Romance Award by Southeastern Writers Association

Artist Amelia Britton battles her older brother for her right to remain on the family farm—their inheritance after their parents’ tragic deaths. She faces a looming mortgage, weather threatens to destroy her crops, and the man she secretly loves only sees her as Craig’s little sister.

After serving his country in Afghanistan, Lucas Dwyer expected to return home to his family’s farm, but the bank foreclosed. Undeterred, he begins combining-for-hire to support his younger sister in college. Meanwhile, his best friend convinces him to discourage local guys from dating Amelia. Craig wants her back in the city, farming is too hard for a woman alone. Only one problem—Lucas has fallen in love with Amelia.

With family, the bank, and the weather conspiring against them, can Amelia and Lucas ever hope to grow the love blooming between them?

Praise for Her Heart’s Desire

“When I read Linda’s books, I am swept away. Linda writes with such emotion and clarity, you can’t help but fall in love. Her books are a refreshing escape!”
~ Taylor Anne, author of Smoke and Mirrors

SERIES: The Sunflower Series

GENRE: Contemporary Women’s Romance

PUBLISH DATE: 8/2015

What My Readers Are Saying

“It is a beautifully written story with emotional twists and turns. Ms. Joyce captures the picturesque beauty of America’s heartland and captivates you with her attention to detail of life in small town America. Reading this book will have you longing for a cup of coffee, with good friends, at the Sunflower Café.”

“I grew up on a small farm in Tennessee and watched most of the farms go from full-time to part-time to selling their land for subdivisions. Her Heart’s Desire captures the essence of pure country, and I fell in love with the well-developed characters. The dynamics between Lia, Lucas and Craig kept me turning the pages.”

“I really loved this story and look forward to more in this series. The writing is exceptional and the characters are detailed and have remarkable connections. There is a growing attraction between Lia and Lucas but there are many obstacles to deal with. Love can conquer anything if you want it bad enough! Wonderful story!”