Dear Butterfly...Wishes from the Heart

by Natalie R. Murphy

Get ready to be swept off your feet by this dynamic second-chance love story! Mya's life has been turned upside down since the tragic loss of her boyfriend and the kidnapping of their infant daughter, 5 years ago. But thanks to her two besties, Shantel, and Toni, she has rebuilt her life in the cozy suburb of Jasperville, Il, where she owns a charming bookstore and cafe`. However, love is the one chapter of her life she has not re-opened…until the handsome, charismatic Reese Stallworth comes into her life.
Reese owns several barber shops and is a single, girl-dad of two young girls. With his charisma and undeniable charm, he slowly but surely wins Mya's heart. As Mya and Reese's romance blossoms, her past resurfaces in the form of a sudden reopening of her daughter's abduction case led by Shantel’s Detective boyfriend. Corliss brings new facts to light and the shocking revelations he discovers will rock Mya world.

Will the shadows of her past overshadow Mya's newfound happiness? Read this second chance at romance story where every twist is as captivating as it is unexpected. Prepare to be swept off your feet by a story that promises to tug at your heartstrings and keep you guessing until the very end.

362 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2023

About the author

My name is Natalie R. Murphy. The 'R' stands for romance junkie. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

*I am a multi-award-winning romance novelist.
*Wife of over 37 years
*Potato chips are my weakness.
*I collect dolphins and unicorns.
*Mermaids are my spirit animal (Lol).
*I love music, photography, and jumping double dutch.

I started my writing journey during the pandemic of 2020. As of February 2024, I have self-published and released 8 romance novels. Of the eight, four have won literary awards.

As a self-published author, I have also created a workshop titled, "From Pen to Published: The Road to Self-publishing". This workshop walks writers, step by step, through the process of becoming a self-published author.

Reviews

[Keri M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok this book broke my heart, glued it back together, only to drop it and have to fix it again. I’m usually really good at figuring out the who don it, but this one had me. I figured out one piece but not the other. This was a beautiful story about putting your life back together after the worst tragedy. This book told a story about love and reconnection and working through your hardest moments. It was beautiful!!!! Very well done Mrs. Natalie!!!

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love Natalie's writing. With each book, I find myself feeling like her characters are my friends. Not in the sense that they remind me of people I know, but just that they are all so relatable. Her writing always takes me to a place that makes me want to get to know the characters more. The storylines are real. The characters are real. Dear Butterfly...Wishes from the Heart is no different. With each book, I can't wait for the next one. I miss my friends already.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worthy of being made into real on-screen movie!!

Great read!! Characters are very believable and realistic. They were easy to follow. I could imagine someone I know in most of them. It's a fun, down to earth read that is romantic and also suspenseful. I was sitting on the edge of my seat trying to get to the end to get the answers. Some I guessed and some were total surprises!! Loved reading this newest offering from up and coming Romance Novelist Natalie R. Murphy! She's on FIRE and you won't be disappointed!!

[Bay Bay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story truly warmed my heart. I felt the connection between Mya and Reese the moment they met. It was so beautiful watching their love blossom. The way they were able to come together as a family in the end makes me sooo happy. Highly recommend this book!