Books like 'How My Heart Breaks'
Readers who enjoyed How My Heart Breaks by Stephanie Smith also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
contemporary romance action / adventure steamy alpha-mc military multi-pov humor religion spirituality
-
Damaged by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsShe promised her love would set him free. He promised he’d break her. They were both right.Brady Hewitt was all too familiar with the horrors of war. They clung to him, or maybe he clung to them, using the nightmares as an excuse to keep others at bay—especially his boss’s daughter, Hadley Walker. Beautiful, sexy, ambitious, and forbidden... -
![Cuffed by Lexxi James]()
Cuffed by Lexxi James
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHannahThe second I saw him walk through that door, I knew he was trouble.Men like him always are.The dark hair.The smoldering stubble.Those piercing gray eyes that might as well be a flame thrower between women's legs.Oh, and the fact that he's in a gentlemen's club.What am I doing here, you ask?It's my job to be here.No, not that job... -
![Thanatos by Kris Michaels]()
Thanatos by Kris Michaels
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt wasn’t until people started shooting at her that Eve Salutem had an inkling she was anything other than an elementary school teacher suffering from a rare form of cancer. Discovering she was a walking source of the vaccine for lethal bioweapons and that her previous twenty-seven years were based on lies, lies, and more lies, shattered her fragile world and threatened her sanity... -
![Cocky Soldier by Faleena Hopkins]()
Cocky Soldier by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCivilian life has proved more challenging than Jeremy expected when his time in the Marines ended. Even though he's moved back to Atlanta he's still a million miles away, and his brothers don't know how to reach him. When a caramel-eyed aspiring chef almost runs Jeremy and his dog over with her hot pink Prius, his life might have found the purpose he's been looking for... -
-
![Always By My Side by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
Always By My Side by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe's lived her life under the cloud of her sister's disappearance.Josie Thompson was ten when her sister went missing and her mother's battle with mental illness intensified. Though her family is now fractured, Josie has managed to get a degree and a job as a homecare nurse for a wealthy retired businessman... -
![Heal Me Daddy by Laylah Roberts]()
Heal Me Daddy by Laylah Roberts
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCan two brothers work together to heal the pain of a woman who swore she’d never love again?Headed to an isolated cabin to try to work on their fractured relationship, Doc and his brother run into a spot of trouble. Their savior is an unlikely one, a Little with a shield so thick it will take both of them working together to penetrate it.Caley isn’t interested in the real world... -
![Shadow Rescue by Rebecca Deel]()
Shadow Rescue by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter nearly dying on her last mission, Fortress Security operative Samantha Coleman is more than ready to return to the job she loves and prove she's still able to protect herself and her partner, Joe. But when an undercover mission in paradise turns deadly, Sam must face her worst nightmare to save the soldier she loves... -
![Raine by K.J. Dahlen]()
Raine by K.J. Dahlen
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRAINE Fate… She’s an ugly b%tch An ugly b%tch who loves to strike when you least expect it. We’d hoped Cordy’s problem would die with her, But then Bane came back, and he brought an ugly truth with him: Even in death, Cordy’s work was unfinished; She took something… And left Cricket to take the blame... -
![SEAL'S PROMISE by Rebecca Deel]()
SEAL'S PROMISE by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNarrowly escaping a terrorist attack, Rachelle Carter believes the threat is over until continued assaults prove the danger's real. With escape impossible, her survival lies in the hands of a battle-hardened Fortress Security operative. But his skill and experience may not be enough to defend Rachelle against a man determined to eliminate her... -
![Capturing Sosimo: A Sweet Romantic Suspense by Sara Blackard]()
Capturing Sosimo: A Sweet Romantic Suspense by Sara Blackard
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA billionaire inventor hiding her identity. An ex-soldier determined to protect her. Will her lies compromise their chance at love?There’s nothing Sosimo Rivas hates more than liars.But in his new job with Stryker Security Force as private protection for the rich, he sees his fair share of them. Sosimo spends most of his time working on old engines and keeping their clients safe... -
![Ghost by Nicole James]()
Ghost by Nicole James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGhost has been living his life under one rule…never fall in love, never get too close, never get tied down to just one woman. Focusing solely on his club, he is able to remain unattached and free…. until a girl from his past is dropped in his lap. She was a line he swore he’d never cross. And now, in order to obtain an alliance his club needs, he’s forced to use her in ways he’d never imagined... -
![Keep Holding On by Melissa Tagg]()
Keep Holding On by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSwoon-worthy Romance. Small-town Charm. Best friends reunite in Tagg's latest novel of second chances and enduring love. Beckett Walker hasn't stepped foot in Maple Valley in years. There's no getting past the painful memories, and there's every chance he'll be arrested as soon as he shows his face. Which is exactly what happens when he finally returns... -
![Treasured in Turtle Bay by Jess Mastorakos]()
Treasured in Turtle Bay by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen celebrity assistant Molly Whitman gets left at the altar, she doesn't waste any tears. She's ready to regroup, readjust, and rewrite her future. Unfortunately, her close friend and boss isn't letting her off that easily. Now Molly is being ushered to the airport on a forced vacation in the name of self-care.US Marine Roman Russo is living his best life while stationed in Hawaii... -
![A Marriage for the Marine: A Fuller Family Novel by Liz Isaacson]()
A Marriage for the Marine: A Fuller Family Novel by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Marine, a maid, and a match made in heaven. Tate Benson can't believe he's come to Nowhere, Utah, to fix up a house that hasn't been inhabited in years. But he has. Because he's retired from the Marines and looking to start a life as a police officer in small-town Brush Creek. Wren Fuller has her hands full most days running her family's company... -
-
![Silver Brewer (The Silver Foxes of Blue Ridge) by L.B. Dunbar]()
Silver Brewer (The Silver Foxes of Blue Ridge) by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsL.B. Dunbar pitches her tent and stakes her claim as the queen of second chance, sexy silver fox romances, and this story is no different. - Goodreads. Olivet Pierson needs his land. Name your price, Mr. Harrington. She has her reasons, and this muscular mountain of masculinity isn’t going to get in her way... -
![Wreaking Havoc by Harley Stone]()
Wreaking Havoc by Harley Stone
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings***2nd edition with bonus content, no cheating, HEA, 18+ for language and sexual situations... Fresh out of jail, the Dead Presidents MC Sargent at Arms, Marcus “Havoc” Wilson, is trying to lay low and keep his PTSD-induced temper under control while helping other military veterans rejoin society... -
![Rattle Some Cages by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Rattle Some Cages by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBook 3 of the Battle Crows MC with Price & Sabrina.It’s not every day that you see a dead body at the beach. Or the woman of your dreams sitting next to that dead body.Price Crow first saw Sabrina Proctor in the middle of a hurricane... -
![Not a Role Model by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Not a Role Model by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsYou better watch out for people that bounce back from everything that’s meant to destroy them.Those were the words that Coreline King learned to live by when it came to dealing with Tide ‘Rook’ Crow, member of the Battle Crows MC, general surgeon, and all-around jerk who lived to make her life a living hell... -
![The Contract by Jess Mastorakos]()
The Contract by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's got a bad roommate situation in the barracks and I have to clear my father's debts before it's too late.So we strike up a deal and prepare to give Oscar-worthy performances to everyone we know. We'll get married, solve both of our issues thanks to the benefits we'll get as a dual military couple, and then when it's over we'll go our separate ways.There's just one problem... -
![Romance on the Reef by Jess Mastorakos]()
Romance on the Reef by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s pretty hard to stay away from her when she moves in right next door…I’m the jokester of the group. I always have that one-liner that lightens the mood, even in the darkest of moments. It's just who I am. It's who I had to be. I lost my wife eleven years ago when I was on my first deployment, so now I’m just trying to keep things light... -
![A Recipe for Love: A Sweet Collection by K.C. Lynn]()
A Recipe for Love: A Sweet Collection by K.C. Lynn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRECIPE: Three cups of a cocky, dirty talkin’ alpha who will do anything to win the girl. Two tablespoons of a sweet southern baker who can’t resist his charm no matter how hard she tries. A slice of temptation that will have you laughing out loud one minute and swooning the next. A dash of passion. A pinch of suspense. A sprinkle of hope...Categorized as:
military humor alpha-mc contemporary anthologies womens-fiction action-adventure fiction -
![Tara by Ginny Baird]()
Tara by Ginny Baird
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrab your beach hat and a towel and prepare for a brand new series brought to you by twelve New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors… Beach Brides! Fun in the summer sun! Twelve heartwarming, sweet novellas linked by a unifying theme... -
![Honeymoon Angel: A Family Justice Novella by Suzanne Halliday]()
Honeymoon Angel: A Family Justice Novella by Suzanne Halliday
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHoneymoon Angel A Family Justice Novella The Counselor and his Desert Angel These two went to hell and back as a couple Their history was messy and complicated Until … Angelina Marquez returned to Arizona and confronted the elephant in the room And who or what was that elephant? Why, Parker Sullivan, of course! An honorary Marquez and her brother’s best friend, Parker is the... -
![Enduring by Suzanne Halliday]()
Enduring by Suzanne Halliday
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDarkness is gathering around Family Justice. Babies, life changes, and leaps of faith bring a new normal to Bendover, but something dangerous hoversA powerful force powered by rage and revenge has the entire family in the crosshairs.Alex senses the disturbance but pinning it down is not so easy... -
-
![Under Fire by Rebecca Deel]()
Under Fire by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFortress Security operative Matt Rainer races to a friend's side when she is attacked. Determined to keep her safe, the medic appoints himself as Delilah's bodyguard. Within hours, he foils another attempt on her life. Soon, they find a connection between events in Otter Creek and Delilah's past... -
![Her Forever Cowboy by Donna Michaels]()
Her Forever Cowboy by Donna Michaels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHER FOREVER COWBOY Harland County Series/Book 4: Kevin 83,000 words Heat index: Hot Single mother Shayla Ryan is tired of running, and longs to put down roots to create a stable environment for her baby girl and her younger sister. Having grown up with the opposite, she’s determined to raise her daughter right, and Harland County holds a lot of appeal... -
![Flyboy's Fancy by Kirsten Osbourne, River's End Ranch]()
Flyboy's Fancy by Kirsten Osbourne, River's End Ranch
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDebbie White visited River’s End Ranch over Christmas to spend time with her daughter, and she fell in love with the place. When she realizes there’s a job open in her chosen field, she jumps at the chance to move there. As the director of the Kids’ Korral, she has a lot to do to get it ready to open before one of the daughters of the family has her baby... -
![TNT by Giulia Lagomarsino]()
TNT by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter walking into his girlfriend's house and finding her murdered, Tony is struggling to get back to normal. Everyone's looking at him like he's damaged, but they don't know the truth. And when they find out, they won't ever look at him the same again. But a one night stand changes everything... -
![Bishop's Pawn by Suzanne Halliday]()
Bishop's Pawn by Suzanne Halliday
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWar tested, urbane and the complete package when it comes to being a handful, Roman Bishop is a man on a mission. A mission to locate his boss’s surprise half-sister. There’s just one problem. He’s feeling restless and edgy. Too many happily ever afters are going on around him... -
![Believing in You by Jess Mastorakos]()
Believing in You by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDating online should come with a warning. This is my last deployment before I get out and become a civilian contractor in Texas. I’m already there in my mind. That’s why I changed the hometown on my online dating profile. Fresh start in a new city. I liked how it sounded.When cute kindergarten teacher, Ivy, slides into my inbox, we hit it off right away... -
![Home with You by Jess Mastorakos]()
Home with You by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy dream girl is my kid’s favorite teacher, making her off-limits. But my eight-year-old son isn’t taking ‘no’ for an answer. When I got my orders to San Diego, I knew it would be a fresh start for me and my son. Our old town held so many memories of what happened years ago when we lost his mom. My wife.The water, sand, and sun sounded like the perfect distraction for us both.And I was right...Categorized as:
military multi-pov religion spirituality contemporary fiction forbidden-love action-adventure -
![Casual Encounter: The Complete Series Box Set by M.S. Parker]()
Casual Encounter: The Complete Series Box Set by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSave 50% with this limited edition box set! All five Casual Encounter novellas from USA Today bestselling author, M.S. Parker. The complete series at one sweet price. My wedding day was supposed to be the happiest day of my life. Instead, my heart was shattered into a million pieces... -
![Max's Redemption by L. Wilder]()
Max's Redemption by L. Wilder
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe has his second chance, and this time he's not letting her go.Harper Campbell was beautiful, smart, and innocent. I wanted her to be mine. There was just one problem. She was my best friend's sister. She was off-limits, but I couldn't help myself.We were just kids when we fell in love--young and carefree. Then tragedy struck, and I felt I was to blame... -
![Justice Brothers Box Set by Suzanne Halliday]()
Justice Brothers Box Set by Suzanne Halliday
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThree extraordinary men and the women who love them. How much distance do you need from your past before the dust settles? Broken Justice Cameron Justice was a throwaway kid heading for trouble... -
-
![Scary Hot: An Until Series and Club Alias Series Crossover by Kd Robichaux]()
Scary Hot: An Until Series and Club Alias Series Crossover by Kd Robichaux
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlpha former-military biker.Quirky office manager of a vet clinic.When their best friends meet and have a whirlwind romance, they get swept up in it and have a hot tryst of their own.It leads to a surprise pregnancy—and a soul-deep connection—neither see coming... -
![Wild in the Windy City Volume 3: New Year's Eve Edition by Rachel Brookes, M. Piper]()
Wild in the Windy City Volume 3: New Year's Eve Edition by Rachel Brookes, M. Piper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNew Year's Eve on Navy Pier. A sexy, breathless night. Eighteen authors bring magic, steam, and romance to the Resolution Gala on Navy Pier this New Year’s Eve. Don’t miss the fireworks. *The authors included in this set are chart topping authors from around the globe that love romance. They're donating all sales proceeds to Bernie's Book Bank... -
![Edge of Forever by Jacob Chance]()
Edge of Forever by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter suffering an unexpected and devastating loss, I return to my job with the FBI and focus on finding the answers I need.Now, forced to live without the person I've come to love the most, I feel more alone than ever.And if missing Belfast and trying to navigate my life without him isn't difficult enough, every direction I turn danger lurks--waiting for me... -
![Dangerous Desires Anthology by Tia Siren, Tara Wylde]()
Dangerous Desires Anthology by Tia Siren, Tara Wylde
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen danger lurks in the shadows, desire can lay hidden for far too long. But there are men who step into the light to fight for, protect and claim the ones they love. They’re strong alpha males who would do anything to win the hearts— and delicious bodies— of the women who change them from bad boys to relationship material. This is a book featuring exactly those kinds of guys... -
![July Flames by Mari Carr]()
July Flames by Mari Carr
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Rock Star Bodyguard Romance He'll risk everything to keep her. He’s going from military hero to bodyguard? Well, that might not be so bad. The money will be good anyway. But then Fergus meets the woman he’s hired to protect. A former teen pop star? Please God, no. After being taken advantage of repeatedly through her career, the music diva is used to pushing people away... -
![My Favorite Moosetake by Jacqueline Winters]()
My Favorite Moosetake by Jacqueline Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sous chef with her life in limbo, the Army veteran who broke her heart, and their second chance at forever.Sous chef Tessa Whitmore has always had it all figured out, and she’s never been afraid to go after what she wants. When she’s selected to be a contestant on the reality cooking competition show Order Up: Las Vegas, it never occurs to her that she won’t take first place... -
![A Wild Heart by Amie Knight]()
A Wild Heart by Amie Knight
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI lost a huge piece of myself the day my husband was killed in action. In the months that followed, I felt like my grief would swallow me whole.My only solace was my daughter, whose bright light guided me through the darkest of times.I never wanted to meet someone else.I vowed to never fall in love again, especially with a marine.It was supposed to be no strings attached and for a while it was... -
![Jenny by Melissa McClone]()
Jenny by Melissa McClone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrab your beach hat and a towel and prepare for a brand new series brought to you by twelve New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors… Beach Brides! Fun in the summer sun! Twelve heartwarming, sweet novellas linked by a unifying theme...Categorized as:
humor military religion spirituality action-adventure adult anthologies contemporary -
![The Holidays Series by Tara Sivec]()
The Holidays Series by Tara Sivec
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe crazy Holidays family stories are now available in one, special edition book bundle! Included in this bundle: *The Stocking Was Hung (The Holidays #1) *Cupid Has a Heart-On (The Holidays #2) *The Firework Exploded (The Holidays #3) *The Bunny is Coming (The Holidays #4) *A Note from Aunt Bobbie *A preview of The Pumpkin Was Stuffed, A Holidays Family Halloween Short... -
![Original Justice by Suzanne Halliday]()
Original Justice by Suzanne Halliday
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Justice Brothers ORIGINAL JUSTICE Team Justice was more than Alex, Cam, and Drae. In this Justice Brothers Novella, we travel back in time with the original crew for a meet up in Bangkok, Thailand. As you’d expect it's a case of the usual Justice antics and mayhem along with a look at the friendships and alliances that held team Justice together. Draegyn St... -
-
![Anonymoosely Yours by Jacqueline Winters]()
Anonymoosely Yours by Jacqueline Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA single mom putting her life back together after an unexpected divorce, an Army veteran who’s secretly been in love with her, and the decision that risks their friendship in the pursuit of more.Sophie Whitmore fled with her daughter Caroline to Sunset Ridge, Alaska months after her now ex-husband left her for another woman... -
![Only Her Christmas Miracle by Cami Checketts]()
Only Her Christmas Miracle by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn illegitimate brother unsure of his spot; a wedding planner who doesn’t believe in love anymore. Sparks fly when they’re caught in a snowstorm, but are either of them willing to take a chance of being destroyed by love again? Can he be her Christmas miracle or is love and romance a present she'll never receive?Don't miss this new clean romance series by bestselling author, Cami Checketts... -
![Stranded at the Sandbar by Jess Mastorakos]()
Stranded at the Sandbar by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen they get stranded in paradise, can they put aside their differences until the cavalry arrives?Kate Wilson jumps at the chance to live in Hawaii when her brother offers to let her rent his extra room. Unfortunately, the last time she was in town, she kissed his best friend ... then ghosted him. And he does not seem pleased to see her.US Marine Tyler Stone prides himself on being a nice guy...Categorized as:
military multi-pov religion spirituality contemporary audiobook action-adventure male-mc -
![A Princess for the Marine by Jess Mastorakos]()
A Princess for the Marine by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when a side gig working security turns into a royal calamity?My mom is clawing her way out of a massive amount of medical debt. So, in addition to being an active-duty Marine, I'm also working security for my friend's matchmaking company to help her out as much as I can.Then one night, a gorgeous and mysterious woman needs my help evading a group of well-dressed men who are after her... -
![Fallout by Rebecca Deel]()
Fallout by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWaking up with amnesia next to a dead body means big trouble for Willow Knox. Worse, the police believe she's a cold-blooded killer. On the verge of being arrested, Willow asks a black ops warrior for help. But someone wants Willow dead at any cost. If they're not careful, Willow and Max will lose everything, including their lives... -
![This Is Now: A Contemporary Christian Romance by Leah Atwood]()
This Is Now: A Contemporary Christian Romance by Leah Atwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom a USA Today Bestselling author comes the second book in the Always Faithful series. Widowed for nearly a year, Janie Stroud is lost. All she can do is take each day as it comes. Every smile, each peel of laughter, the rare days without tears—all give her hope of one day finding a new normal, whatever that may be...Categorized as:
military spirituality religion romance christian contemporary fiction action-adventure
Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.
