Dueling Hearts

By: McDonough, Vickie

Book Overview

She blames him for her brother's death, and he's determined to make amends. But as family secrets and forbidden longing pull them closer, they must choose between pride and the chance to heal.

Carina Zimmer has spent years hating the Bishops for destroying her family. Now managing Tanglewood Plantation and caring for her bedridden father, she wants nothing to do with Reed Bishop-the man who killed her brother. But when Reed returns from medical school and begins treating the injured and vulnerable, Carina can't ignore the compassion behind his actions or the growing pull between them.

Reed Bishop came home to start a medical practice and make amends for past mistakes. But when he treats an injured slave at a neighboring plantation, he comes face-to-face with Carina Zimmer-the sister of the man he believes he killed in a duel years ago. He never expected to fall for the fiery woman struggling to keep her family's plantation alive. Yet every encounter with Carina challenges his guilt and deepens his desire to earn her trust.

As secrets surface and loyalties are tested, Carina and Reed must decide if love is worth risking everything-even the legacy of those they've sworn to honor.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1963212517
• ISBN13: 9781963212518
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Wild Heart Books
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Gobsmacking Great

The Reed family saga continues in book three of the Windswept Weddings series. It is a quick read but has so much content that is covered stupendously as I really enjoyed everything about it. I loved the banter and romantic tension between Carina a strong woman who is on a journey to learn to rely on God and Reed who is trying to right past mistakes by relying on his faith. This story has several interesting surprises that keeps the story interesting. Life on a plantation is written historically but with finesse by the author. Well written with characters you want to read more of. Betsey just blessed my heart with her sassiness and how she cared for Carina and I loved the relationship between Reed and his mother. An all around beautiful story that touches you deeply. I highly recommend. I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit/Wild Heart Books. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.