A candy store

Have you ever been looked at like you’re a treasure someone just discovered? Holland Gallagher has—and she can’t stop thinking about it.

“Every time I close my eyes, I see the look on Kai’s face when he came into the lobby this morning. He looked like he’d just stumbled into a candy store, and I was all the tasty treats he wanted to savor. I’m trying really hard not to blush all over again just remembering. He started at my hemline, moved his eyes up to my neck, slowly back down my legs to pause for a heartbeat on my feet. I had to force myself not to wiggle my toes at him. His gaze, nearly a tangible thing, swept back up my body—skipping eye contact completely—to my hair. It was all I could do not to reach up to check my braids weren’t falling out of the complicated twist. His eyes on me felt somehow both hungry and reverent.”

This scene from Holland, My Heart perfectly captures the electric chemistry between Holland and Kai. Holland, a 27-year-old MBA with a broken heart, meets Kai Ipu, a charismatic Black-Samoan CEO, through her mother-in-law. Together, they navigate grief, second chances, and the kind of romance that feels like fate.

If you love modern love stories with big heart and witty banter, Holland, My Heart is for you. Want to dive deeper? Pair the novel with Studying Ruth (affiliate link!), the companion journal inspired by the biblical story behind Holland and Kai’s journey. This bundle is perfect for reflecting on love, loyalty, and personal growth—whether for yourself or as a thoughtful gift.

Don’t miss the chance to get swept up in Holland and Kai’s world. Heart-melting moments like this are just the beginning.