something very close to my heart
Dear Beautiful Soul,I am overjoyed to share something very close to my heart—my new novella,
Whispers of Love: A Mystical Story of Sensitivity, Self-Discovery, and the Hidden Gifts of Asperger’s.
This book has been a lifetime in the making. It tells the story of Clarissa, a woman born in 1965 who always felt different. Sensitive, imaginative, deeply attuned to beauty and truth—yet often told to be “less.”
Her journey takes her from childhood dreams of flying carpets and painted skies to the brink of her sixtieth birthday, when she uncovers a secret that changes everything: her difference is her magic
.
Whispers of Love is a lyrical, mystical novel of magical realism, transformation, and joy. It’s for anyone who has ever been told they were “too sensitive,” “too much,” or “too different.”
If you love Isabel Allende, Paulo Coelho, or Jessie Burton (The Miniaturist), you will find echoes of their luminous storytelling here.
Why I Wrote This Book
For much of my life, I too felt different. It wasn’t until later in life that I discovered that my sensitivity—what others once saw as weakness—was, in fact, my greatest strength. I wanted to write a story that celebrates this truth.Clarissa’s story is both deeply personal and universally human. It’s about the courage to embrace who we are, the resilience to shine even when the world asks us to dim, and the joy that comes when we finally claim our magic.
Grab Your CopyWhispers of Love is now available worldwide:
AMAZON:
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN779P8S
CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FN779P8S
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FN779P8S
AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FN779P8S
iBOOKS, BARNES & NOBLE, KOBO AND OTHER GREAT BOOKSTORES:
https://books2read.com/u/mB6GGD
If the story moves you, I would be so grateful if you could leave a review—it helps this book find other sensitive, soulful readers who might need it most.
A Little Gift for You
As a thank-you for being part of my creative journey, I’ve included a free journal prompt:
“Where in your life have you been told you are ‘too much’? How could this actually be your hidden superpower?”I invite you to reflect, write, and whisper love back to yourself.With fierce joy and gentle magic,
What I’m working on now…
Yes… this is me at 60, nearly!
On my bucket list is a trip to Montana, Nashville and Graceland…all places I’ve written about but never been. My trip has yet to be finalised but I am holding it in my art for autumn to celebrate 60 laps around the sun!
Won’t that be fun.
If you are from that magical place in the world and have some travel tips I’d love to hear from you.
Read Love In MonanaBooks by SeriesMontana Hearts>>
Montana Cozy Mystery>>
Nashville Hearts >>Read moreFeatured reader of the month
Dear Clare,
Thank you for your recent review. I do so appreciate you!
★★★★★ A Total Charmer of a Book
Meet Claire. She’s six months sober and facing complications she’s not ready for, like the reappearance of her rotter ex and her meddling family. Luckily, she’s able to find solace in her sober support group and in her new passion of making banana bread. She’s unprepared for Daniel: a calm and sunny life coach who’s determined to lend her support and friendship. Does she dare to take a chance on love again? This short tale is low heat and heartwarming, and Claire is an extremely likable and relatable heroine. You’ll be rooting her on throughout her journey. Perfect for some you time at the end of a busy day – I highly recommend this book!
AMAZON:
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSTMMYHV
CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DSTMMYHV
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DSTMMYHV
AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DSTMMYHV
iBOOKS, BARNES & NOBLE AND OTHER GREAT BOOKSTORES
https://books2read.com/u/m2ydPr
Book overview
★★★★★ “The perfect read for anyone who loves their romance with a side of self-discovery and humor.”
Finding yourself is messy, but love—and banana bread—makes it worth the journey.
Claire O’Hara is six months sober, and while life without alcohol is clearer, it’s also a lot more complicated. With her toxic ex-boyfriend reappearing, her meddling family pushing all the wrong buttons, and her newfound love for banana bread baking threatening to overtake her tiny kitchen, Claire feels like she’s barely holding it together.
Enter Daniel Blackwood, a maddeningly calm life coach who seems determined to remind Claire of her potential at every turn. Claire insists she doesn’t need saving—least of all by a self-help guru who looks like he stepped off the cover of a mindfulness manual. But as her journey to rebuild her life collides with his relentless optimism, Claire begins to wonder if love might be the one thing she’s still allowed to mess up.
Packed with humor, heart, and just the right amount of chaos, Soberly Ever After is a story about finding strength in the messy middle, choosing yourself first, and learning that even the most imperfect lives can still have a perfect happily ever after.
Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Sophie Kinsella.BONUS EXCERPT: The Prince and the Dreamer ★★★★★ “A modern fairytale with heart and soul.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TWO AUTHORS, ONE LOVE
If you’ve been following me for a while, you might know me by two names: Mollie Mathews—my romantic pen name where love blossoms on every page—and Cassandra Gaisford, an award-winning artist who also writes empowering non-fiction and transformative fiction. Though the genres may differ, one theme ties everything together: love. Whether it’s the heart-stirring romance of Mollie’s stories or the self-discovery and empowerment woven into Cassandra’s works, love is always at the center—love for others, love for life, and most importantly, love for ourselves.We celebrate the power of love in all its forms! 
AMAZON:
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSTMMYHV
CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DSTMMYHV
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DSTMMYHV
AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DSTMMYHV
iBOOKS, BARNES & NOBLE AND OTHER GREAT BOOKSTORES
https://books2read.com/u/m2ydPr
READER’S JOY
Empowering and fun!
“Claire is a protagonist you root for from page one. Her imperfect, messy life is so relatable, and her growth is empowering. I loved the mix of romance, humor, and self-discovery. And yes, now I crave banana bread!”
A Love Story with Depth
“This isn’t your typical romance. Claire’s struggle with sobriety, her budding confidence, and her sarcastic banter with Daniel make for a refreshingly real love story. Add banana bread and karaoke, and you’ve got a winner.”Read moreLet’s stay in touch!
Follow my Amazon author page: Author.to/MollieMathews
Follow me on BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/mollie-mathews
Feel the love on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molliemathewsauthor
Stay in touch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/molliemathewsnz
Be inspired on Pinterest: https://nz.pinterest.com/molliemathews
Enjoy book trailers and excerpts from my books on YouTube: MolliemathewsYouTube
Follow me on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mollliewritesromance
This book has been a lifetime in the making. It tells the story of Clarissa, a woman born in 1965 who always felt different. Sensitive, imaginative, deeply attuned to beauty and truth—yet often told to be “less.”
Her journey takes her from childhood dreams of flying carpets and painted skies to the brink of her sixtieth birthday, when she uncovers a secret that changes everything: her difference is her magic
.
Whispers of Love is a lyrical, mystical novel of magical realism, transformation, and joy. It’s for anyone who has ever been told they were “too sensitive,” “too much,” or “too different.”If you love Isabel Allende, Paulo Coelho, or Jessie Burton (The Miniaturist), you will find echoes of their luminous storytelling here.
Why I Wrote This BookFor much of my life, I too felt different. It wasn’t until later in life that I discovered that my sensitivity—what others once saw as weakness—was, in fact, my greatest strength. I wanted to write a story that celebrates this truth.Clarissa’s story is both deeply personal and universally human. It’s about the courage to embrace who we are, the resilience to shine even when the world asks us to dim, and the joy that comes when we finally claim our magic.
Grab Your CopyWhispers of Love is now available worldwide:AMAZON:US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN779P8S
CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FN779P8S
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FN779P8S
AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FN779P8S
iBOOKS, BARNES & NOBLE, KOBO AND OTHER GREAT BOOKSTORES:
https://books2read.com/u/mB6GGD
If the story moves you, I would be so grateful if you could leave a review—it helps this book find other sensitive, soulful readers who might need it most.
A Little Gift for YouAs a thank-you for being part of my creative journey, I’ve included a free journal prompt:
“Where in your life have you been told you are ‘too much’? How could this actually be your hidden superpower?”I invite you to reflect, write, and whisper love back to yourself.With fierce joy and gentle magic,
What I’m working on now…Yes… this is me at 60, nearly!
On my bucket list is a trip to Montana, Nashville and Graceland…all places I’ve written about but never been. My trip has yet to be finalised but I am holding it in my art for autumn to celebrate 60 laps around the sun!
Won’t that be fun.
If you are from that magical place in the world and have some travel tips I’d love to hear from you.
Read Love In MonanaBooks by SeriesMontana Hearts>>Montana Cozy Mystery>>
Nashville Hearts >>Read moreFeatured reader of the month
Dear Clare,
Thank you for your recent review. I do so appreciate you!
★★★★★ A Total Charmer of a Book
Meet Claire. She’s six months sober and facing complications she’s not ready for, like the reappearance of her rotter ex and her meddling family. Luckily, she’s able to find solace in her sober support group and in her new passion of making banana bread. She’s unprepared for Daniel: a calm and sunny life coach who’s determined to lend her support and friendship. Does she dare to take a chance on love again? This short tale is low heat and heartwarming, and Claire is an extremely likable and relatable heroine. You’ll be rooting her on throughout her journey. Perfect for some you time at the end of a busy day – I highly recommend this book!
AMAZON:
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSTMMYHV
CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DSTMMYHV
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DSTMMYHV
AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DSTMMYHV
iBOOKS, BARNES & NOBLE AND OTHER GREAT BOOKSTORES
https://books2read.com/u/m2ydPr
Book overview
★★★★★ “The perfect read for anyone who loves their romance with a side of self-discovery and humor.”
Finding yourself is messy, but love—and banana bread—makes it worth the journey.
Claire O’Hara is six months sober, and while life without alcohol is clearer, it’s also a lot more complicated. With her toxic ex-boyfriend reappearing, her meddling family pushing all the wrong buttons, and her newfound love for banana bread baking threatening to overtake her tiny kitchen, Claire feels like she’s barely holding it together.
Enter Daniel Blackwood, a maddeningly calm life coach who seems determined to remind Claire of her potential at every turn. Claire insists she doesn’t need saving—least of all by a self-help guru who looks like he stepped off the cover of a mindfulness manual. But as her journey to rebuild her life collides with his relentless optimism, Claire begins to wonder if love might be the one thing she’s still allowed to mess up.
Packed with humor, heart, and just the right amount of chaos, Soberly Ever After is a story about finding strength in the messy middle, choosing yourself first, and learning that even the most imperfect lives can still have a perfect happily ever after.
Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Sophie Kinsella.BONUS EXCERPT: The Prince and the Dreamer ★★★★★ “A modern fairytale with heart and soul.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TWO AUTHORS, ONE LOVE
If you’ve been following me for a while, you might know me by two names: Mollie Mathews—my romantic pen name where love blossoms on every page—and Cassandra Gaisford, an award-winning artist who also writes empowering non-fiction and transformative fiction. Though the genres may differ, one theme ties everything together: love. Whether it’s the heart-stirring romance of Mollie’s stories or the self-discovery and empowerment woven into Cassandra’s works, love is always at the center—love for others, love for life, and most importantly, love for ourselves.We celebrate the power of love in all its forms! AMAZON:
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSTMMYHV
CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DSTMMYHV
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DSTMMYHV
AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DSTMMYHV
iBOOKS, BARNES & NOBLE AND OTHER GREAT BOOKSTORES
https://books2read.com/u/m2ydPr
READER’S JOY
Empowering and fun!
“Claire is a protagonist you root for from page one. Her imperfect, messy life is so relatable, and her growth is empowering. I loved the mix of romance, humor, and self-discovery. And yes, now I crave banana bread!”
A Love Story with Depth
“This isn’t your typical romance. Claire’s struggle with sobriety, her budding confidence, and her sarcastic banter with Daniel make for a refreshingly real love story. Add banana bread and karaoke, and you’ve got a winner.”Read moreLet’s stay in touch!
Follow my Amazon author page: Author.to/MollieMathews
Follow me on BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/mollie-mathews
Feel the love on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molliemathewsauthor
Stay in touch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/molliemathewsnz
Be inspired on Pinterest: https://nz.pinterest.com/molliemathews
Enjoy book trailers and excerpts from my books on YouTube: MolliemathewsYouTube
Follow me on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mollliewritesromance
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