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Mended Hearts #1
Stitched Hearts
Roman Miller—Falling in love with Beck Hart was easy. Running from my dad—and leaving Beck—was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Beck saved me when I was at my lowest, took me into his home and his heart—breathed life back into me and made me feel like I was worthy of love. I’ve never stopped loving him. How could I? He was, and still is, everything to me. Now that I’m back to take care of my dying father, I want him back. I want to earn his trust and his love back. I thought for sure my leaving would be a lifted burden for him. So why does it seem like I wasn’t the only one who ended up broken the day I left?
Beck Hart—The first time my eyes met Roman’s, I was lost. I fell head over heels in love with him. And when I showed up one day and saw the bruises mottling his skin and the fear in his eyes, I knew I had to save him. He was everything to me. Until the day he disappeared, leaving only his blood behind. I spent ten years in stasis, unable to move on, not even knowing if he was dead or alive. Now he’s back—sending me notes, bringing me flowers, and begging for another chance. How am I supposed to refuse when the hole he left behind has never been filled by anything or anyone else? How am I supposed to say yes when I can’t trust that he won’t leave me again?
Stitched Hearts is a second chance romance—filled with years of pining and mutual heartbreak, snarky best friends, meaningful connections, green flag, broken men who find their way back to themselves and each other, and a love that has lasted a lifetime.
This book has heavy themes including—physical and emotional abuse (parental), alcoholism (not the main characters), and depictions of liver failure/dementia. Please see the full list of trigger warnings and take care of yourself and your mental health when reading.
Beck Hart—The first time my eyes met Roman’s, I was lost. I fell head over heels in love with him. And when I showed up one day and saw the bruises mottling his skin and the fear in his eyes, I knew I had to save him. He was everything to me. Until the day he disappeared, leaving only his blood behind. I spent ten years in stasis, unable to move on, not even knowing if he was dead or alive. Now he’s back—sending me notes, bringing me flowers, and begging for another chance. How am I supposed to refuse when the hole he left behind has never been filled by anything or anyone else? How am I supposed to say yes when I can’t trust that he won’t leave me again?
Stitched Hearts is a second chance romance—filled with years of pining and mutual heartbreak, snarky best friends, meaningful connections, green flag, broken men who find their way back to themselves and each other, and a love that has lasted a lifetime.
This book has heavy themes including—physical and emotional abuse (parental), alcoholism (not the main characters), and depictions of liver failure/dementia. Please see the full list of trigger warnings and take care of yourself and your mental health when reading.
464 pages, Paperback
Published January 13, 2025
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Morgan Sloan
8 books81 followersMorgan Sloan lives in the Midwest with her husband and kids, along with an obscene number of chickens. She's a Christmas junkie who can usually be found listening to Michael Bublé's Christmas album (don't judge) and surviving off sheer willpower and the tropical Red Bull (it's the best kind, and she will not be taking questions at this time). She woke up one day with an idea that wouldn't leave her head. So, now, here she is, trying her hand at bringing the people in her brain to life.
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February 14, 2025
6 ⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Format: ebook
“I thought I’d have to live the rest of my life with a hole in my chest. I had no idea that the day I stitched up your hand would be the day you’d start to stitch my heart back together.”
As someone who really isn’t a huge fan of second chance romance, this book was absolutely everything and more. Roman and Beck are the epitome of “right person, wrong time”.
I love a good hurt/comfort story but I love even more when it’s realistic. Love can’t fix all things, as we see in this book. Sometimes you can be cared for and adored and made the center of someone’s entire world, and it’s still not enough.
But ten years have passed and is a two-month whirlwind romance a decade ago worth trying to revive?
It’s not even funny how quickly I devoured this book. The push and pull kept me on the edge of my seat and the sweet moments kept my chest full to bursting. The spice was also consistently hot and drool-worthy.
The two mmc’s were such beautifully dynamic characters. Beck with his need to take care of and reassure Roman, and Roman with his sweet but broken soul. But then we also have great side characters in Holden and Riley, and also Beck’s parents. Everyone added so much to the plot.
And a big shout out to the author for letting me scream at her in her DMs while I lost my mind over this book. It is such a wonderful debut novel and I know we can expect great things to come from her.
*I beta read this book, and this review is based off of the draft I received and not the final product.
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Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Format: ebook
“I thought I’d have to live the rest of my life with a hole in my chest. I had no idea that the day I stitched up your hand would be the day you’d start to stitch my heart back together.”
As someone who really isn’t a huge fan of second chance romance, this book was absolutely everything and more. Roman and Beck are the epitome of “right person, wrong time”.
I love a good hurt/comfort story but I love even more when it’s realistic. Love can’t fix all things, as we see in this book. Sometimes you can be cared for and adored and made the center of someone’s entire world, and it’s still not enough.
But ten years have passed and is a two-month whirlwind romance a decade ago worth trying to revive?
It’s not even funny how quickly I devoured this book. The push and pull kept me on the edge of my seat and the sweet moments kept my chest full to bursting. The spice was also consistently hot and drool-worthy.
The two mmc’s were such beautifully dynamic characters. Beck with his need to take care of and reassure Roman, and Roman with his sweet but broken soul. But then we also have great side characters in Holden and Riley, and also Beck’s parents. Everyone added so much to the plot.
And a big shout out to the author for letting me scream at her in her DMs while I lost my mind over this book. It is such a wonderful debut novel and I know we can expect great things to come from her.
*I beta read this book, and this review is based off of the draft I received and not the final product.
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March 4, 2025
Rating: ♾️/5 🌟
Spice: 3/5 🌶️
Characters: Beck and Roman
This was so much more than I expected. How is this a debut novel? Just...how?
The book starts out with Roman working in a cafe and Beck coming in regularly to get a coffee and something sweet. It's honestly adorable because Beck doesn't even like sweets, and he's been crushing on Roman for a few years at that point. He finally gets the nerve to ask Roman out and Roman's response is both adorable and hilarious. I spent the first 35% of this book mostly grinning from ear to ear watching young love bloom between them.
Roman's father is horrible and abusive. It's heavy and prominent throughout the book from start to finish. One such incident leads to Roman essentially running away. He returns 10 years later when he gets the news that his father is dying and after running into Beck he's determined to get him back.
My heart hurt so much for both of them. Roman for what he had to go through with his father and for how it affected how he saw himself and his self-worth. Beck for how completely broken he was when Roman left. There is so much pain on both ends for different reasons. Obviously, I was angry and sad for Roman, but it was Beck that had tears running down my face constantly. And I seriously loved Beck's parents, Holden, and Riley. Such a wonderful found family and support system.
And the little notes!!
I cannot wait for Healed Hearts. I just know Holden's story is going to be so good already.
I highly recommend this book. Definitely check your TW's first though. It is very emotional, heavy, and high angst. Right person / wrong time, first times, and "it's always been you."
Spice: 3/5 🌶️
Characters: Beck and Roman
This was so much more than I expected. How is this a debut novel? Just...how?
The book starts out with Roman working in a cafe and Beck coming in regularly to get a coffee and something sweet. It's honestly adorable because Beck doesn't even like sweets, and he's been crushing on Roman for a few years at that point. He finally gets the nerve to ask Roman out and Roman's response is both adorable and hilarious. I spent the first 35% of this book mostly grinning from ear to ear watching young love bloom between them.
Roman's father is horrible and abusive. It's heavy and prominent throughout the book from start to finish. One such incident leads to Roman essentially running away. He returns 10 years later when he gets the news that his father is dying and after running into Beck he's determined to get him back.
My heart hurt so much for both of them. Roman for what he had to go through with his father and for how it affected how he saw himself and his self-worth. Beck for how completely broken he was when Roman left. There is so much pain on both ends for different reasons. Obviously, I was angry and sad for Roman, but it was Beck that had tears running down my face constantly. And I seriously loved Beck's parents, Holden, and Riley. Such a wonderful found family and support system.
And the little notes!!
I cannot wait for Healed Hearts. I just know Holden's story is going to be so good already.
I highly recommend this book. Definitely check your TW's first though. It is very emotional, heavy, and high angst. Right person / wrong time, first times, and "it's always been you."
June 8, 2025
DNF @ 43%
I was worried that this was going to be one of those "I'm leaving the supposed love of my life and not contacting him for some inexplicable reason" and was so sad to see I was right.
I freaking hate stories where one of the MCs just freaking leaves and doesn't stay in contact. WHY? Wasn't Beck supposedly the love of his life? I understand that Roman was feeling incredibly low after his dad's words got to him, but really? For 10 freaking years? What fucking kept his confidence so low that he couldn't reach out at any point? Running away was justified, not communicating wasn't.
Part 1 wasn’t all that great too. (Aside from the fact that there was way too much sex) I appreciated the author's decision to try and show the separation, but I don't think it was a good idea for a story like this. Why spend 42% of a book making the reader wait for the other shoe to drop? It's not like it's a surprise either, the blurb tells us that Roman runs away after his dad beats him up. Part 1 basically felt like an extended expo dump that I wanted to skip through to get to the actual second chance part. And it was basically a big slap on the face to find out that despite everything Beck did for Roman, he still just up and left without a good reason for ghosting him.
I was worried that this was going to be one of those "I'm leaving the supposed love of my life and not contacting him for some inexplicable reason" and was so sad to see I was right.
I freaking hate stories where one of the MCs just freaking leaves and doesn't stay in contact. WHY? Wasn't Beck supposedly the love of his life? I understand that Roman was feeling incredibly low after his dad's words got to him, but really? For 10 freaking years? What fucking kept his confidence so low that he couldn't reach out at any point? Running away was justified, not communicating wasn't.
Part 1 wasn’t all that great too. (Aside from the fact that there was way too much sex) I appreciated the author's decision to try and show the separation, but I don't think it was a good idea for a story like this. Why spend 42% of a book making the reader wait for the other shoe to drop? It's not like it's a surprise either, the blurb tells us that Roman runs away after his dad beats him up. Part 1 basically felt like an extended expo dump that I wanted to skip through to get to the actual second chance part. And it was basically a big slap on the face to find out that despite everything Beck did for Roman, he still just up and left without a good reason for ghosting him.
did-not-finish
May 25, 2025DNF 32%
Really wanted to love this, but the pacing was a bit too slow
Really wanted to love this, but the pacing was a bit too slow
September 30, 2025
DNF ok.40%
Doszłam do ściany - w momencie, kiedy się zorientowałam, że już bardziej nie może mnie nie obchodzić los głównych bohaterów, mówię "pas"...
Ta historia jest naprawdę źle zbalansowana - słodkość i przemoc (słowa takie jak cute, adorable czy blush/blushing atakowały mnie na początku z każdej strony 👀), z czterech liter wzięte wspomnienia jednego z głównych bohaterów (matka porzuciła ojca bardzo wcześnie i ojciec po tym stał się przemocowym alkoholikiem, skorupą człowieka - ale Roman nic nie pamięta jeżeli chodzi o matkę, natomiast doskonale pamięta, że ojciec był super: grał z nim, bawił, się, czytał mu do snu, utulał go itd.), drugi z głównych bohaterów przez 4 lata nie mógł się zdobyć, żeby się umówić z chłopakiem, którym był zauroczony, ale po tym, jak już się umówili, od razu stał się "twardym" facetem; przy seksie nagle zaczęło się chwalenie "good boy" itd. (większość scen ominęłam, sorki...)... i cała masa innych rzeczy, które totalnie nie były w stanie przykuć mojej uwagi, tylko mnie wqrwiały...
Szkoda, że nie przeczytałam wcześniej komentarzy, tylko zasugerowałam się średnią ocen... widząc, gdzie i w jaki sposób to zmierza, nawet bym nie zaczęła...
Przykro mi, ale tylko 1 gwiazdka ode mnie - ale, jak zwykle, zaznaczę, że to TYLKO moje odczucie w stosunku do książki...
Doszłam do ściany - w momencie, kiedy się zorientowałam, że już bardziej nie może mnie nie obchodzić los głównych bohaterów, mówię "pas"...
Ta historia jest naprawdę źle zbalansowana - słodkość i przemoc (słowa takie jak cute, adorable czy blush/blushing atakowały mnie na początku z każdej strony 👀), z czterech liter wzięte wspomnienia jednego z głównych bohaterów (matka porzuciła ojca bardzo wcześnie i ojciec po tym stał się przemocowym alkoholikiem, skorupą człowieka - ale Roman nic nie pamięta jeżeli chodzi o matkę, natomiast doskonale pamięta, że ojciec był super: grał z nim, bawił, się, czytał mu do snu, utulał go itd.), drugi z głównych bohaterów przez 4 lata nie mógł się zdobyć, żeby się umówić z chłopakiem, którym był zauroczony, ale po tym, jak już się umówili, od razu stał się "twardym" facetem; przy seksie nagle zaczęło się chwalenie "good boy" itd. (większość scen ominęłam, sorki...)... i cała masa innych rzeczy, które totalnie nie były w stanie przykuć mojej uwagi, tylko mnie wqrwiały...
Szkoda, że nie przeczytałam wcześniej komentarzy, tylko zasugerowałam się średnią ocen... widząc, gdzie i w jaki sposób to zmierza, nawet bym nie zaczęła...
Przykro mi, ale tylko 1 gwiazdka ode mnie - ale, jak zwykle, zaznaczę, że to TYLKO moje odczucie w stosunku do książki...
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October 11, 2025DNF 33%
August 10, 2025
just WOW! a book hasn’t made me feel the way this one did in a while! obsessed is a understatement
i’m immediately continuing this series, which i never do! 👀
i’m immediately continuing this series, which i never do! 👀
May 25, 2025
♾️ STARS!⭐️
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Omg YALL! I’m Crying Happy Tears, UGH! This Book Was PHENOMENAL!!!! This Is 100% One Of My Favorite Reads This Year And Another New Favorite Book / Series Ever Like I’m NEVER Moving On From This Book. Roman And Beck Y’all, These Two Are Soulmates And I REFUSE To Think Otherwise Like These Two Have Now Engraved In My Little Heart And They Will Keep Being There For A Very Long Time After. Also Holden, When I Tell Yiu I’ve Never Loved A Man More In My Damn Life Like I Am SO Excited To Read Book Two Cause I Need To Know More About Him Cause He Is ABSOLUTELY Everything And My Chaos Twink. Also All The Side Characters Aka Riley And Becks Parents, I Absolutely Love Them Also And Becks Parents Have To Be Some Of The Best Parents I’ve Ever Seen And I’m Just In Love. But Y’all I HIGHLY Recommend This Book Cause This Book Cause It Just Has Everything You Could Possibly Want, Swoon To Happiness To Sadness To Being Mad And Just Every Emotion You Could Possibly Think Of, So If You Want A Book Like That Then I HIGHLY Recommend This Book And If You’ve Read Ruin My Life By Julia E Mccolgan, Read This Book Or If You’ve Read This Book Read Ruin My Life Because Both Books Will Give You The Same Feelings Cause They Are Pretty Identical Overall. But Either Way I HIGHLY Recommend You Guys Read This Book ASAP Y’all Cause It’s PHENOMENAL!!!! Morgan, I ABSOLUTELY Love You So Much Fir This PHENOMENAL Debut Novel Which Is So Crazy😂 And Your Definitely Becoming A New Favorite Author For Me Cause Now I Want To Read Absolutely Everything You Write. Definitely One Of My New Favorite Second Chance Romances I’ve Ever Read And A Book I See Myself Rereading For The Rest Of My Life🫶💕
3🌶️
Omg YALL! I’m Crying Happy Tears, UGH! This Book Was PHENOMENAL!!!! This Is 100% One Of My Favorite Reads This Year And Another New Favorite Book / Series Ever Like I’m NEVER Moving On From This Book. Roman And Beck Y’all, These Two Are Soulmates And I REFUSE To Think Otherwise Like These Two Have Now Engraved In My Little Heart And They Will Keep Being There For A Very Long Time After. Also Holden, When I Tell Yiu I’ve Never Loved A Man More In My Damn Life Like I Am SO Excited To Read Book Two Cause I Need To Know More About Him Cause He Is ABSOLUTELY Everything And My Chaos Twink. Also All The Side Characters Aka Riley And Becks Parents, I Absolutely Love Them Also And Becks Parents Have To Be Some Of The Best Parents I’ve Ever Seen And I’m Just In Love. But Y’all I HIGHLY Recommend This Book Cause This Book Cause It Just Has Everything You Could Possibly Want, Swoon To Happiness To Sadness To Being Mad And Just Every Emotion You Could Possibly Think Of, So If You Want A Book Like That Then I HIGHLY Recommend This Book And If You’ve Read Ruin My Life By Julia E Mccolgan, Read This Book Or If You’ve Read This Book Read Ruin My Life Because Both Books Will Give You The Same Feelings Cause They Are Pretty Identical Overall. But Either Way I HIGHLY Recommend You Guys Read This Book ASAP Y’all Cause It’s PHENOMENAL!!!! Morgan, I ABSOLUTELY Love You So Much Fir This PHENOMENAL Debut Novel Which Is So Crazy😂 And Your Definitely Becoming A New Favorite Author For Me Cause Now I Want To Read Absolutely Everything You Write. Definitely One Of My New Favorite Second Chance Romances I’ve Ever Read And A Book I See Myself Rereading For The Rest Of My Life🫶💕
December 21, 2024
This was a strong debut. The second chance aspect was well done, and we got a nice equal portion of their first time around with romance, then their second chance.
Beck was amazingly sweet and supportive of Roman, and watching the coming of age love story was endearing. Roman had a terrible home life, and his view of himself was skewed from that. They were dealing with problems that are hard enough for mature adults to handle, let alone recently graduated teenagers.
I really appreciated the way Roman grew during their separation. He took responsibility for his healing, largely due to his friendship with Holden. Beck suffered terribly in Roman's absence, and his journey back to himself was a focal point of the second half of the story.
Nowhere in the story did I doubt that these two truly loved one another. And all the side characters felt exactly the same. I loved how they embraced Roman coming home with open arms and no judgment. Of course, Beck made him work for it, but that was to be expected. Riley played a fun supporting role in part one, and Holden held down the fort as the lovable bestie in part two. It'll be great to see Holden find his other half in the next story!
Beck was amazingly sweet and supportive of Roman, and watching the coming of age love story was endearing. Roman had a terrible home life, and his view of himself was skewed from that. They were dealing with problems that are hard enough for mature adults to handle, let alone recently graduated teenagers.
I really appreciated the way Roman grew during their separation. He took responsibility for his healing, largely due to his friendship with Holden. Beck suffered terribly in Roman's absence, and his journey back to himself was a focal point of the second half of the story.
Nowhere in the story did I doubt that these two truly loved one another. And all the side characters felt exactly the same. I loved how they embraced Roman coming home with open arms and no judgment. Of course, Beck made him work for it, but that was to be expected. Riley played a fun supporting role in part one, and Holden held down the fort as the lovable bestie in part two. It'll be great to see Holden find his other half in the next story!
June 19, 2025
“Hi, I’m Beck. Let me take a look at that hand.” There’s a gasp, and when I lift my head, I’m staring into the honey-brown eyes of Roman fucking Miller.
This is one of the sweetest and most precious love stories I’ve ever read. I absolutely loved it! The writing, the characters—everything was heartbreakingly good and simply beautiful.
“I have loved you since I was eighteen. You were my first crush, my first kiss, my first everything. I want you to be my last.”
The first part of the book made me so happy… until it shattered me. I’ll just say that chapter 22 broke my heart into tiny pieces. And the second part began the journey to repair the damage and pain caused by the end of the first half. I love that it wasn’t a dual timeline, but rather clearly divided between past and present. I feel like that structure allowed me to experience the story, and each situation with the MMCs, more fully and on a deeper emotional level.
“I close the distance between us and press my lips to his, feeling a riot of emotion explode inside me. […] When I finally pull back and look at him, something inside me shifts. It’s like all my molecules rearrange themselves, like my heart starts beating for him.”
“Something about Beck makes my walls drop a little, though. It’s hard not to feel good when sunshine is beaming at you, warming your skin from the inside out.”
This book is full of beautiful and painful moments—both heartbreaking and healing. It’s the perfect combination for me. There are so many beautiful quotes, some that made me smile, like:
“I’m always trying to chase the feeling that being with you gave me. But everyone falls short. It was like being with you filled me up inside, made me full of good feelings and happiness.”
And others that broke me, like:
Roman reaches for me but hesitates, his pain palpable. “It shouldn’t be like this,” I say. “You shouldn’t be afraid to touch me. I shouldn’t be afraid to love you.”
I have such a soft spot for Beck, I adore him so much! It broke my heart to see the contrast between Beck as a young man and as an adult. It hurt to witness how that happy, protective, sweet kid changed into someone so heartbreakingly sad and incomplete. Beck’s character made me feel everything he was feeling: that raw pain, sadness, insecurity, and longing. I just felt so much for him, and I’m so, so happy that in the end, we got to see little glimpses of who he used to be.
“When we were kids, I fell for him so quickly. Everything about him drew me in, and now he’s here. He came to me when he needed me. For tonight at least, I’m his safe space. And what a fucking place of privilege.”
And sweet, precious Roman, he deserved better, and I’m so glad that in the end, he got it. As a kid, his life was so rough and cruel. The abuse and pain he experienced, along with the battle with his self-worth, was far too much for an eighteen year old to bear. I know his decision to leave caused a lot of pain, both for himself and especially for Beck, but I truly believe it was necessary. We got to see how that choice gave him the space to heal and grow into the wonderful, confident man he later became. I loved seeing him more self-assured, healthier, and just overall better.
“Being with you? That’s the best part. The rest is semantics, Beck. Loving you, touching you, holding you, kissing you—that’s the dream. The how and what doesn’t matter, as long as it’s with you.”
The kind of love that Roman and Beck share is so special. I mean, they loved each other since they were eighteen, and that love was never diminished or lost. They’re the kind of couple you just know are meant to end up together, no matter what.
“We aren’t the people we used to be. And thank God for that. I’m not in love with eighteen-year-old Beck. Sure, the memory of him kept me going all these years, but that’s not what this is now. I’m in love with you. You, exactly as you are. Not the person you think you have to be, not the eighteen-year-old you once were.”
The first part of the book made me feel so giddy and happy, they were absolutely adorable. The blushing, the shyness, the stammering… they were so precious and, in a way, almost innocent. It made me so, so happy! Even though the second part was heartbreaking—especially as we saw the negative effects Roman’s leaving had on Beck—it was still incredibly beautiful and sweet. I loved that they both recognized how everything between them felt familiar yet different, and that they took their time to fall in love with all the new parts of each other.
He rises up to look into my eyes. “You.” He presses his lips to mine. “Are.” He drops kisses along my jaw. “Enough,” he whispers, sucking gently at my throat. A harsh moan escapes me, and I arch against him. “Let’s make new memories.”
“I can’t believe, after all this time, you’re here,” I whisper into his chest. “That we’re here. Like this. That you haven’t moved on and found someone else.”
“I have a piece of your soul literally etched into my skin, Beck. How could you possibly think I’d ever be able to move on?”
This is my second book by this author, and I have to say that the way she creates these beautiful and special relationships is incredible—not only between the MMCs but also with the side characters. The found family aspect is so touching; the way all these people don’t hesitate to accept and love unconditionally someone they know is special to one of their own is truly heartwarming. Beck’s family is so kind, Riley is wonderful and Holden is so special—it made me love him even more than I already did.
They won me over from their first encounter in the bakery and had me head over heels for them until the very last word of the book. I adore them, and I love that we got to see them together and happy in Holden’s book. I truly believe I will never forget this couple or this story. I loved the writing, the emotions, the MMCs, the side characters, and especially the found family aspect.
“I thought I’d have to live the rest of my life with a hole in my chest. I had no idea that the day I stitched up your hand would be the day you’d start to stitch my heart back together.”
Quotes worth mentioning:
“I think you can be anyone you want to be,” he whispers. “But I’d be happy to have you as you are.”
“Still can’t believe this is how you see me,” he mumbles, sounding a little embarrassed.
“Actually,” I say, leaning in to kiss him softly. “I see you better than this. I know you like to wax poetic about how talented I am, but not even I can fully grasp how gorgeous you are on paper. I can try my best, but it’s an impossible task, I fear.”
This is one of the sweetest and most precious love stories I’ve ever read. I absolutely loved it! The writing, the characters—everything was heartbreakingly good and simply beautiful.
“I have loved you since I was eighteen. You were my first crush, my first kiss, my first everything. I want you to be my last.”
The first part of the book made me so happy… until it shattered me. I’ll just say that chapter 22 broke my heart into tiny pieces. And the second part began the journey to repair the damage and pain caused by the end of the first half. I love that it wasn’t a dual timeline, but rather clearly divided between past and present. I feel like that structure allowed me to experience the story, and each situation with the MMCs, more fully and on a deeper emotional level.
“I close the distance between us and press my lips to his, feeling a riot of emotion explode inside me. […] When I finally pull back and look at him, something inside me shifts. It’s like all my molecules rearrange themselves, like my heart starts beating for him.”
“Something about Beck makes my walls drop a little, though. It’s hard not to feel good when sunshine is beaming at you, warming your skin from the inside out.”
This book is full of beautiful and painful moments—both heartbreaking and healing. It’s the perfect combination for me. There are so many beautiful quotes, some that made me smile, like:
“I’m always trying to chase the feeling that being with you gave me. But everyone falls short. It was like being with you filled me up inside, made me full of good feelings and happiness.”
And others that broke me, like:
Roman reaches for me but hesitates, his pain palpable. “It shouldn’t be like this,” I say. “You shouldn’t be afraid to touch me. I shouldn’t be afraid to love you.”
I have such a soft spot for Beck, I adore him so much! It broke my heart to see the contrast between Beck as a young man and as an adult. It hurt to witness how that happy, protective, sweet kid changed into someone so heartbreakingly sad and incomplete. Beck’s character made me feel everything he was feeling: that raw pain, sadness, insecurity, and longing. I just felt so much for him, and I’m so, so happy that in the end, we got to see little glimpses of who he used to be.
“When we were kids, I fell for him so quickly. Everything about him drew me in, and now he’s here. He came to me when he needed me. For tonight at least, I’m his safe space. And what a fucking place of privilege.”
And sweet, precious Roman, he deserved better, and I’m so glad that in the end, he got it. As a kid, his life was so rough and cruel. The abuse and pain he experienced, along with the battle with his self-worth, was far too much for an eighteen year old to bear. I know his decision to leave caused a lot of pain, both for himself and especially for Beck, but I truly believe it was necessary. We got to see how that choice gave him the space to heal and grow into the wonderful, confident man he later became. I loved seeing him more self-assured, healthier, and just overall better.
“Being with you? That’s the best part. The rest is semantics, Beck. Loving you, touching you, holding you, kissing you—that’s the dream. The how and what doesn’t matter, as long as it’s with you.”
The kind of love that Roman and Beck share is so special. I mean, they loved each other since they were eighteen, and that love was never diminished or lost. They’re the kind of couple you just know are meant to end up together, no matter what.
“We aren’t the people we used to be. And thank God for that. I’m not in love with eighteen-year-old Beck. Sure, the memory of him kept me going all these years, but that’s not what this is now. I’m in love with you. You, exactly as you are. Not the person you think you have to be, not the eighteen-year-old you once were.”
The first part of the book made me feel so giddy and happy, they were absolutely adorable. The blushing, the shyness, the stammering… they were so precious and, in a way, almost innocent. It made me so, so happy! Even though the second part was heartbreaking—especially as we saw the negative effects Roman’s leaving had on Beck—it was still incredibly beautiful and sweet. I loved that they both recognized how everything between them felt familiar yet different, and that they took their time to fall in love with all the new parts of each other.
He rises up to look into my eyes. “You.” He presses his lips to mine. “Are.” He drops kisses along my jaw. “Enough,” he whispers, sucking gently at my throat. A harsh moan escapes me, and I arch against him. “Let’s make new memories.”
“I can’t believe, after all this time, you’re here,” I whisper into his chest. “That we’re here. Like this. That you haven’t moved on and found someone else.”
“I have a piece of your soul literally etched into my skin, Beck. How could you possibly think I’d ever be able to move on?”
This is my second book by this author, and I have to say that the way she creates these beautiful and special relationships is incredible—not only between the MMCs but also with the side characters. The found family aspect is so touching; the way all these people don’t hesitate to accept and love unconditionally someone they know is special to one of their own is truly heartwarming. Beck’s family is so kind, Riley is wonderful and Holden is so special—it made me love him even more than I already did.
They won me over from their first encounter in the bakery and had me head over heels for them until the very last word of the book. I adore them, and I love that we got to see them together and happy in Holden’s book. I truly believe I will never forget this couple or this story. I loved the writing, the emotions, the MMCs, the side characters, and especially the found family aspect.
“I thought I’d have to live the rest of my life with a hole in my chest. I had no idea that the day I stitched up your hand would be the day you’d start to stitch my heart back together.”
Quotes worth mentioning:
“I think you can be anyone you want to be,” he whispers. “But I’d be happy to have you as you are.”
“Still can’t believe this is how you see me,” he mumbles, sounding a little embarrassed.
“Actually,” I say, leaning in to kiss him softly. “I see you better than this. I know you like to wax poetic about how talented I am, but not even I can fully grasp how gorgeous you are on paper. I can try my best, but it’s an impossible task, I fear.”
May 27, 2025
3 stars ☆⋆˙
January 19, 2025
It started well, the writing flows and I always like a second chance story, especially the part after a few years.
Not the case here unfortunately, the second part was tiring and dramatic.
They met after 10 years, and are still in love the same way? Come on seriously.
No one forgives so quickly either!
Not to mention that the whole reason for the breakup was completely ridiculous, and not believable.
But the thing that annoyed me the most was the crying, oh the crying....there are more scenes where they are crying than having a conversation!!
Not the case here unfortunately, the second part was tiring and dramatic.
They met after 10 years, and are still in love the same way? Come on seriously.
No one forgives so quickly either!
Not to mention that the whole reason for the breakup was completely ridiculous, and not believable.
But the thing that annoyed me the most was the crying, oh the crying....there are more scenes where they are crying than having a conversation!!
May 13, 2025
I liked this book, I think.
Roman and Beck had everything I needed for an angsty-but-sweet-and-spicy read. Hurt/comfort is a staple in my library, and these two were destined to claim their space on that particular bookshelf. The fact that both of them end up being the hurt AND comfort characters works even better for me. I appreciate the power balance in a relationship that way, and I think the first half of the story did a good job showing that Roman and Beck both needed each other as much as the other did. All of this was a recipe for a great second chance romance in the second half.
And it paid off, like, 70%.
Roman was exactly what I wanted in the first half. Even early on in part 2, I could tell not enough had been done to make me feel better about him having an equitable romance with Beck. Not that his journey isn't realistic or indicative of a realistic portrayal of healing from trauma! I just wasn't jazzed about how much still needed to happen going into the 2nd half of the story. SO MUCH time was given to building up why Roman left town, and I was rightfully worried about how much time we might not have to see both guys process, grow as individuals, and build their relationship back up again. Because they didn't do a lot of that "growing" bit. Honestly, if the amount of time was altered in the time skip, I'd probably feel a lot better about quite a few characters in this book, as human beings. Also, the 2nd half of the book could've used quite a few more chapters to help space out just how much would need to be processed (not just by the cast, but by the reader too).
Beck was perfectly imperfect but also perfect for the entirety of the book. I felt for him so acutely. Roman was a sweetheart, and I'm glad he ended up where he did, but Beck really stole the show, in my opinion.
Did I love a few things about this book? Yes! Was the pacing a bit wonky? Yes. Is it going to live proudly amongst my other hurt/comfort book and await the arrival of book 2 in the series? Yup.
Roman and Beck had everything I needed for an angsty-but-sweet-and-spicy read. Hurt/comfort is a staple in my library, and these two were destined to claim their space on that particular bookshelf. The fact that both of them end up being the hurt AND comfort characters works even better for me. I appreciate the power balance in a relationship that way, and I think the first half of the story did a good job showing that Roman and Beck both needed each other as much as the other did. All of this was a recipe for a great second chance romance in the second half.
And it paid off, like, 70%.
Roman was exactly what I wanted in the first half. Even early on in part 2, I could tell not enough had been done to make me feel better about him having an equitable romance with Beck. Not that his journey isn't realistic or indicative of a realistic portrayal of healing from trauma! I just wasn't jazzed about how much still needed to happen going into the 2nd half of the story. SO MUCH time was given to building up why Roman left town, and I was rightfully worried about how much time we might not have to see both guys process, grow as individuals, and build their relationship back up again. Because they didn't do a lot of that "growing" bit. Honestly, if the amount of time was altered in the time skip, I'd probably feel a lot better about quite a few characters in this book, as human beings. Also, the 2nd half of the book could've used quite a few more chapters to help space out just how much would need to be processed (not just by the cast, but by the reader too).
Beck was perfectly imperfect but also perfect for the entirety of the book. I felt for him so acutely. Roman was a sweetheart, and I'm glad he ended up where he did, but Beck really stole the show, in my opinion.
Did I love a few things about this book? Yes! Was the pacing a bit wonky? Yes. Is it going to live proudly amongst my other hurt/comfort book and await the arrival of book 2 in the series? Yup.
February 10, 2025
STITCHED HEARTS was an angsty and emotional read that made me swoon, then ripped my heart to pieces before finally mending it all back together. The book is divided into two parts with the beginning focused on Roman and Beck as 18 year olds who have just started dating. I especially loved this beginning part because it was so sweet and these two were just adorable together. I loved how nervous Roman got around Beck and how Beck loved to tease Roman just to see him blush. But things aren't all great because Roman is dealing with his alcoholic and abusive father and when things finally came to a head it was heartbreaking.
I'll be honest I'm not an angsty romance reader so the second half of this book, which takes place 10 years later, was a lot harder for me to read. Especially since the first half was so sweet. With Roman back in town, these two were forced to confront what happened that day many years ago and it was especially hard for Beck who never got closure and ended up with a lot of mental trauma following Roman's disappearance. I did appreciated how honest they each were and how Beck never hid how hurt he was because he had a lot to process after reconnecting with Roman. They did stray a little into co-dependency at times and I kind of wish the idea of couples therapy was brought up, especially since Roman was already seeing a therapist, but it never was.
As an added bonus to the second half, we had Roman's best friend, Holden, who was an absolute delight and I can't wait for his book next. He was compassionate, fun, and as Beck liked to say, a complete chaos twink. He's the kind of friend we all wish we had, a total ride-or-die who would drop everything to support you and lift you up when you're down. It took awhile but he even won over grumpy Beck.
Content Warning: on page verbal and physical abuse from a parent; alcoholic parent; caring a parent with dementia; parental death
I'll be honest I'm not an angsty romance reader so the second half of this book, which takes place 10 years later, was a lot harder for me to read. Especially since the first half was so sweet. With Roman back in town, these two were forced to confront what happened that day many years ago and it was especially hard for Beck who never got closure and ended up with a lot of mental trauma following Roman's disappearance. I did appreciated how honest they each were and how Beck never hid how hurt he was because he had a lot to process after reconnecting with Roman. They did stray a little into co-dependency at times and I kind of wish the idea of couples therapy was brought up, especially since Roman was already seeing a therapist, but it never was.
As an added bonus to the second half, we had Roman's best friend, Holden, who was an absolute delight and I can't wait for his book next. He was compassionate, fun, and as Beck liked to say, a complete chaos twink. He's the kind of friend we all wish we had, a total ride-or-die who would drop everything to support you and lift you up when you're down. It took awhile but he even won over grumpy Beck.
Content Warning: on page verbal and physical abuse from a parent; alcoholic parent; caring a parent with dementia; parental death
August 6, 2025
I’ve actually picked this one up before and ended up DNF’ing it pretty early on. At the time, I chalked it up to being in a bit of a reading slump. But after giving it another try, I think it probably should’ve stayed on the DNF shelf for me.
That said, there were things I liked, especially in Part 1. The hurt/comfort dynamic was well done, and I really enjoyed the emotional connection between the characters in those early chapters. It had the kind of intimacy and vulnerability I look for in romance. I didn’t think the spice added much, but the emotional beats worked.
Unfortunately, the story lost me a bit in the second half. The break between the characters felt more like a plot decision than something that came naturally from who they were or what they needed. And when they came back together, I struggled to feel that same connection they had at the start. It felt like something had shifted, and not necessarily in a way that deepened their relationship.
Style-wise, the writing was very sweet, at times overly so, and a few lines in the dialogue didn’t quite land for me. They were technically fine, but didn’t feel like how people actually speak. One choice that stood out was the way a side character kept being called a “twink,” which then turned into a nickname. It felt a little one-dimensional and made me wish we’d seen more depth to that character beyond that label.
I can see how this could really work for readers who are in the mood for something soft and full of big feelings, but for me, the magic of the first part didn’t carry through to the end.
Tropes:
Second chance
Hurt x comfort
Codependency
First times
Found family
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
That said, there were things I liked, especially in Part 1. The hurt/comfort dynamic was well done, and I really enjoyed the emotional connection between the characters in those early chapters. It had the kind of intimacy and vulnerability I look for in romance. I didn’t think the spice added much, but the emotional beats worked.
Unfortunately, the story lost me a bit in the second half. The break between the characters felt more like a plot decision than something that came naturally from who they were or what they needed. And when they came back together, I struggled to feel that same connection they had at the start. It felt like something had shifted, and not necessarily in a way that deepened their relationship.
Style-wise, the writing was very sweet, at times overly so, and a few lines in the dialogue didn’t quite land for me. They were technically fine, but didn’t feel like how people actually speak. One choice that stood out was the way a side character kept being called a “twink,” which then turned into a nickname. It felt a little one-dimensional and made me wish we’d seen more depth to that character beyond that label.
I can see how this could really work for readers who are in the mood for something soft and full of big feelings, but for me, the magic of the first part didn’t carry through to the end.
Tropes:
Second chance
Hurt x comfort
Codependency
First times
Found family
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
January 11, 2025
What a fantastic debut by author Morgan Sloan! I absolutely adore Roman and Beck and want to stay in their world with them forever. The chemistry these two have, even from their very first awkward and adorable moment, was sooo goood. Our sweet Roman has experienced so much trauma, and Beck provides the best, most unconditional, loving support I have ever seen from a character. He is truly amazing. His level of support, care, and love is unmatched, and it completely changed something in my brain (and heart, probably).
The end of Part 1 was utterly devastating. I was beyond heartbroken for our boys… to think how lost they both must have felt, for very different reasons. Be prepared to feel that pain and utter devastation right along with them.
And the spice? Ooof, YES!! It was everything. As I said, the chemistry these two have is off the charts. And I always love some good vers action🥵🤭 I also adored how loving and intimate their spicy scenes were. Can you tell yet that I absolutely love Ro and Beck, and this book?
And of course I have to mention Holden, too. Hold is so amazing and I just want to wrap him up and keep him safe forever too. I want to say so much more about him, but I’m not dropping any spoilers.
I cannot wait to read the next book from author Morgan Sloan. I already know it’s gonna be so good (and so devastating, I’m guessing).
Thank you so much for the wonderful ARC opportunity!
The end of Part 1 was utterly devastating. I was beyond heartbroken for our boys… to think how lost they both must have felt, for very different reasons. Be prepared to feel that pain and utter devastation right along with them.
And the spice? Ooof, YES!! It was everything. As I said, the chemistry these two have is off the charts. And I always love some good vers action🥵🤭 I also adored how loving and intimate their spicy scenes were. Can you tell yet that I absolutely love Ro and Beck, and this book?
And of course I have to mention Holden, too. Hold is so amazing and I just want to wrap him up and keep him safe forever too. I want to say so much more about him, but I’m not dropping any spoilers.
I cannot wait to read the next book from author Morgan Sloan. I already know it’s gonna be so good (and so devastating, I’m guessing).
Thank you so much for the wonderful ARC opportunity!
June 8, 2025
3.5/5...but rounding up. This was a debut novel, and I could tell. Mainly with the dialogue I think, it just didn't feel natural. Especially Beck's parents, I just don't feel like any real family interacts like that on a regular basis lol. Another big tell was that everything is very predictable , like it follows the formula exactly. However, I literally could not put this book down. I really don't like friends to lovers, which for some reason I was under the impression that this was. It wasn't...but it was second chance, which I adore! This one was done a little different from the norm, it spent the first 200 pages when they were 18 and started dating..and then spends the last 250 pages when they are 28 and first seeing each other again.
Writing issues generally are big no for me but it didn't take me out of the story at all. I really liked the characters and where everything went. I read it in 2 sittings, and it didn't feel like almost 500 pages at all. I will one million percent be reading Holden's story!!!
Writing issues generally are big no for me but it didn't take me out of the story at all. I really liked the characters and where everything went. I read it in 2 sittings, and it didn't feel like almost 500 pages at all. I will one million percent be reading Holden's story!!!
March 20, 2025
oh how sickeningly beautiful and tragic and amazing
cant wait to start the next
shoutout to all my mutuals on here for giving me recs such as this 💗
cant wait to start the next
shoutout to all my mutuals on here for giving me recs such as this 💗
May 8, 2025
Endlessly in love with them. RTC
January 8, 2025
This is a well written debut novel. This is the story of Roman Miller and Beck Hart. Roman lives with his alcoholic father. His father is abusive both physically and verbally. In spite of that he still loves his father. He remembers him from a happier time. Beck on the other hand has a wonderful relationship with his father. He also is infatuated with Roman. The two finally speak and start to see each other. When Roman's father goes too far, Beck brings Roman home to stay with him. All seems to be going well and the situation is improving until Roman does something foolish. Embarrassed and feeling unworthy, he suddenly leaves Beck and his family. No note, no explanation and no further contact. Beck is heartbroken. Both go on with their lives until the fateful day that they unexpectedly meet again. This is their story. The book is easy to read. While I did enjoy this book, I had a hard time with Roman leaving and no explanation given. Nor with waiting for 10 years and then expect to reestablish the same relationship. For me, that is bridge too far. Overall I enjoyed the book.
I received a complementary advanced review copy of this book from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a complementary advanced review copy of this book from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 23, 2025
4.6 stars
I am so glad I read reviews to advise the blurb is only the second part of the book, and it takes a while to get there (roughly 40%). From reading the description I thought it started when Roman returned, and I think I would have been irritated waiting for that to happen if I didn’t know ahead of time.
Although a bit slow, I’m very glad we did have that beginning. It really cemented their relationship and I was incredibly invested in part 2 because of that. I originally thought I’d rate the book lower, but by the end I realised I was loving it so much because I truly believed in them as a couple so it was all worth it. I can’t remember the last time I loved a relationship so much!
I am so glad I read reviews to advise the blurb is only the second part of the book, and it takes a while to get there (roughly 40%). From reading the description I thought it started when Roman returned, and I think I would have been irritated waiting for that to happen if I didn’t know ahead of time.
Although a bit slow, I’m very glad we did have that beginning. It really cemented their relationship and I was incredibly invested in part 2 because of that. I originally thought I’d rate the book lower, but by the end I realised I was loving it so much because I truly believed in them as a couple so it was all worth it. I can’t remember the last time I loved a relationship so much!
August 16, 2025
One thing that makes me crazy in romances is if you can’t write funny, please don’t make exchanges which are supposed to be funny that aren’t, so that we, the readers, have to suspend disbelief and pretend it’s funny. Just don’t write “funny” if you can’t write funny. It was the scene where Roman meets Riley and hilarity ensued, or so I was supposed to think. That minor scene is the impetus for this little rant.
But there was plenty of other things to be annoyed about, too. I thought the first part was a little slow and then how could Roman be such an asshole and leave like that? It would have been more credible if he’d had amnesia (which would also suck as a plot point, but would at least be excusable.) it’s out of character for him to be that irresponsible. And why did his dad not get arrested? For all they know, Roman was murdered. At that point, little things started to enrage me, like the fact that he goes to a different city, utterly destitute, but at some point decides to stop working so he can volunteer full-time at a shelter for “ homeless abused kids”. Major eyeroll. I would have preferred he was an electrician or construction or something credible to make a living. Also, why on earth would he come back to nurse that asshole? The major plot points — why he left and why he returned, were both so contrived and made no sense if you were paying attention to the plot. It’s simplistic stuff like that that made me finally DNF. Sometimes I’m just plodding through a book like it’s homework and I remember that I don’t have to. Anyway, I can’t believe Beck takes him back. The way he left was utter bullshit.
But there was plenty of other things to be annoyed about, too. I thought the first part was a little slow and then how could Roman be such an asshole and leave like that? It would have been more credible if he’d had amnesia (which would also suck as a plot point, but would at least be excusable.) it’s out of character for him to be that irresponsible. And why did his dad not get arrested? For all they know, Roman was murdered. At that point, little things started to enrage me, like the fact that he goes to a different city, utterly destitute, but at some point decides to stop working so he can volunteer full-time at a shelter for “ homeless abused kids”. Major eyeroll. I would have preferred he was an electrician or construction or something credible to make a living. Also, why on earth would he come back to nurse that asshole? The major plot points — why he left and why he returned, were both so contrived and made no sense if you were paying attention to the plot. It’s simplistic stuff like that that made me finally DNF. Sometimes I’m just plodding through a book like it’s homework and I remember that I don’t have to. Anyway, I can’t believe Beck takes him back. The way he left was utter bullshit.
January 6, 2025
Stitched Hearts ARC Review:
Beck and Roman🩵
Where do I even begin with how much I felt while reading this book?
First of all, maaaaybe don’t read this in a room with other people. My partner kept checking in with me because of how many times I cried. These were not moments of crying that quickly passed, no, I was blubbering without details, just pointing at my kindle whenever he checked in with me. These beautiful and broken boys were worth every tear shed! Make no mistake, I am now head over heels for this cast of characters!
With this being a second chance romance, I knew there would be heartache, I was NOT prepared for how much I would end up loving this book and the people inside it(all but one, you’ll know who)!! Beck and Roman were such beautiful broken souls that went through so much to be together and deal with the pain they held in healthy ways. I related to these boys so much, this has become a special book to me so quickly that I cannot wait to get a physical copy to hold on to.
I adored the entire cast of loved ones. They were all so wonderful and caring, but I want to specifically talk about Holden. I love him, I simply want to say that I cannot wait for his turn to find soul shattering love. The sneaky nickname that he gets from Beck is perfect and I just love his interactions with everyone.
To sum up my thoughts and feelings, this is a top tier second chance romance in my books! I am so glad that I was able to read this. This is the ‘I could talk about it forever’ kind of love. So happy to know Beck and Roman and all their loved ones.
5/5🌟
Beck and Roman🩵
Where do I even begin with how much I felt while reading this book?
First of all, maaaaybe don’t read this in a room with other people. My partner kept checking in with me because of how many times I cried. These were not moments of crying that quickly passed, no, I was blubbering without details, just pointing at my kindle whenever he checked in with me. These beautiful and broken boys were worth every tear shed! Make no mistake, I am now head over heels for this cast of characters!
With this being a second chance romance, I knew there would be heartache, I was NOT prepared for how much I would end up loving this book and the people inside it(all but one, you’ll know who)!! Beck and Roman were such beautiful broken souls that went through so much to be together and deal with the pain they held in healthy ways. I related to these boys so much, this has become a special book to me so quickly that I cannot wait to get a physical copy to hold on to.
I adored the entire cast of loved ones. They were all so wonderful and caring, but I want to specifically talk about Holden. I love him, I simply want to say that I cannot wait for his turn to find soul shattering love. The sneaky nickname that he gets from Beck is perfect and I just love his interactions with everyone.
To sum up my thoughts and feelings, this is a top tier second chance romance in my books! I am so glad that I was able to read this. This is the ‘I could talk about it forever’ kind of love. So happy to know Beck and Roman and all their loved ones.
5/5🌟
April 15, 2025
3.5 stars
I loved the first half better than the second half- it dragged a bit.
I loved the first half better than the second half- it dragged a bit.
August 26, 2025
This debut was such a powerful and emotional journey! The way it tackled mental health and trauma filled childhood was done so well.
The fast love felt so authentic, and the friendship between the Roman and Beck was just beautiful to read. This book perfectly encapsulated the theme of right person, wrong time, emphasising that self-love and personal healing are crucial, even if it means breaking your own heart.
It was beautiful to see Roman smothered in unconditional love and affection. However within seconds, everything shattered due to a decision made from insecurities that he grew up conditioned to believe.
The second chance aspect was so well done, with heartbreaking ten-year gap. It’s a tough realisation that love isn’t always enough and a relationship can’t solely survive on just that alone. Seeing Roman grow in self-love while Beck went from a happy, bubbly person to a shell of himself was hard to read. I just wanted to wrap Beck up.
The mental health representation was handled so carefully.
I can’t wait to read CT’s book next
The fast love felt so authentic, and the friendship between the Roman and Beck was just beautiful to read. This book perfectly encapsulated the theme of right person, wrong time, emphasising that self-love and personal healing are crucial, even if it means breaking your own heart.
It was beautiful to see Roman smothered in unconditional love and affection. However within seconds, everything shattered due to a decision made from insecurities that he grew up conditioned to believe.
The second chance aspect was so well done, with heartbreaking ten-year gap. It’s a tough realisation that love isn’t always enough and a relationship can’t solely survive on just that alone. Seeing Roman grow in self-love while Beck went from a happy, bubbly person to a shell of himself was hard to read. I just wanted to wrap Beck up.
The mental health representation was handled so carefully.
I can’t wait to read CT’s book next
June 18, 2025
5 ⭐️
I’ll come back to share my thoughts, but for now, I loved it! So excited for the next book!
I’ll come back to share my thoughts, but for now, I loved it! So excited for the next book!
May 19, 2025
It wasn’t for me. DNF early in part 2 (like...52%? Maybe? Sorry forgot to check.)
Second chance for reunited small-town childhood sweethearts. Beck and Roman fall in love as teens, with all the I love yous, you’re so beautifuls, and they date for I believe about two months. Roman is horribly abused by his father, and runs off after a terrible beating, and chose to completely ghost Beck. For ten years.
Instead of ever contacting Beck to let Beck know what happened to him, Roman comes back to town only to take care of the dying abusive father. Not for Beck. Not to tell Beck where he’s been, or that he’s even alive. And Roman brings his best friend (no romantic relationship 🧐), whom he bonded with over being unhomed, put through nursing school, recovered from trauma with and got a life with and shared all the good new stuff he had going on with. Um.
That already didn’t set up reunion romance for me. Roman doesn’t plan to see if Beck’s still in town and let him know he’s alive? What? Also, Beck’s policeman father couldn’t track Roman down and make sure he was okay? And...sir...how did unhomed Beck living in his car pay his medical bills, let alone help pay for his bestie's nursing degree (yes, he supported the bestie with 60 hour work weeks! Doing...what...???)...? Was he on his deadbeat abuser out of work father’s insurance? If the info is there, I didn't retain it.
So many questions, and part 2/the reunion includes Beck’s first chapter in that half with an on page really miserable icky rando hookup that was the end for me. Too much Nope. (Though, to be contrary, I'm so glad Beck didn't wait around for Roman, who deserved absolutely none of his time by that point. But...seeing it on page put the nail in the coffin.)
Roman and Beck run into each other at random when Beck the physician’s assistant winds up with Roman as a patient. If they hadn’t just happened to run into each other, they probably would never have seen each other again. Yay, "true love." I'm just not into unearned happenstance.
Would have made more sense as a friends-to-lovers where Roman thinks he’s still into Beck and Holden has to wake him the F up and claim him, because those two felt FAR more like the #endgame couple than Roman and Beck. Which made it a very bad read for me. Could have been interesting also if Beck and Holden wound up as the couple.
Clearly Roman just wasn’t that into Beck because for all the “love” they had as older teens, Roman didn’t trust Beck or his family to help him and preferred to have surgery, live in his car, and recover alone and then with Holden rather than turn to them for anything. It just didn’t add up.
Some nice emotion in it though, and it’s very readable. And many people love it, so, if second chance is your jam, give it a go.
Second chance for reunited small-town childhood sweethearts. Beck and Roman fall in love as teens, with all the I love yous, you’re so beautifuls, and they date for I believe about two months. Roman is horribly abused by his father, and runs off after a terrible beating, and chose to completely ghost Beck. For ten years.
Instead of ever contacting Beck to let Beck know what happened to him, Roman comes back to town only to take care of the dying abusive father. Not for Beck. Not to tell Beck where he’s been, or that he’s even alive. And Roman brings his best friend (no romantic relationship 🧐), whom he bonded with over being unhomed, put through nursing school, recovered from trauma with and got a life with and shared all the good new stuff he had going on with. Um.
That already didn’t set up reunion romance for me. Roman doesn’t plan to see if Beck’s still in town and let him know he’s alive? What? Also, Beck’s policeman father couldn’t track Roman down and make sure he was okay? And...sir...how did unhomed Beck living in his car pay his medical bills, let alone help pay for his bestie's nursing degree (yes, he supported the bestie with 60 hour work weeks! Doing...what...???)...? Was he on his deadbeat abuser out of work father’s insurance? If the info is there, I didn't retain it.
So many questions, and part 2/the reunion includes Beck’s first chapter in that half with an on page really miserable icky rando hookup that was the end for me. Too much Nope. (Though, to be contrary, I'm so glad Beck didn't wait around for Roman, who deserved absolutely none of his time by that point. But...seeing it on page put the nail in the coffin.)
Roman and Beck run into each other at random when Beck the physician’s assistant winds up with Roman as a patient. If they hadn’t just happened to run into each other, they probably would never have seen each other again. Yay, "true love." I'm just not into unearned happenstance.
Would have made more sense as a friends-to-lovers where Roman thinks he’s still into Beck and Holden has to wake him the F up and claim him, because those two felt FAR more like the #endgame couple than Roman and Beck. Which made it a very bad read for me. Could have been interesting also if Beck and Holden wound up as the couple.
Clearly Roman just wasn’t that into Beck because for all the “love” they had as older teens, Roman didn’t trust Beck or his family to help him and preferred to have surgery, live in his car, and recover alone and then with Holden rather than turn to them for anything. It just didn’t add up.
Some nice emotion in it though, and it’s very readable. And many people love it, so, if second chance is your jam, give it a go.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 16, 2025
Stitched Hearts grabbed me by the emotions, tore me apart in the best way, and then gently duct-taped my soul back together with love and hope.
Beck and Roman? These two were clearly meant to orbit each other from day one.
We meet them as 18-year-olds fumbling through first love, and then again at 28, trying to navigate life and all the heavy stuff it’s thrown at them. Spoiler alert: love still wins.🥰🥰
This book is good. Like, annoyingly good. The writing is so smooth they had me kicking my feet and giggling.💕
And the characters? Fully fleshed-out human beings, not just plot devices. Even the side characters are so well-written that I’d throw hands for them. Holden, in particular, owns a piece of my heart now—and I need more of him immediately.
Stitched Hearts doesn’t shy away from hard topics. It dives deep into trauma and mental health in a way that feels honest, respectful, and refreshingly real. It’s not all doom and gloom though—there are moments that had me laughing out loud, probably concerning whoever was near me. The balance between heartbreak and healing is masterfully done, and the emotional payoff?
**Chef’s kiss** 😘😘
Main cute things:
-Cute crushes + pastries (yes please)
-Romance that’ll melt your insides and then rebuild them stronger
-Mental health rep that doesn’t feel like a PSA
-Healing that doesn’t rely on the magical power of love alone (but hey, it helps)
-Side characters you’ll want to text at 2 a.m.
-Character development so satisfying it deserves its own award
-Spicy scenes that are tender and hot
-Stargazing, sketchbooks, and enough feelings to make you cry in public.
Beck and Ro’s journey genuinely changed something in me—and now I’m emotionally attached forever. If you’re hovering on the fence about reading this-
Consider this your very loud and loving push.
Do it.
You won’t regret it.
Beck and Roman? These two were clearly meant to orbit each other from day one.
We meet them as 18-year-olds fumbling through first love, and then again at 28, trying to navigate life and all the heavy stuff it’s thrown at them. Spoiler alert: love still wins.🥰🥰
This book is good. Like, annoyingly good. The writing is so smooth they had me kicking my feet and giggling.💕
And the characters? Fully fleshed-out human beings, not just plot devices. Even the side characters are so well-written that I’d throw hands for them. Holden, in particular, owns a piece of my heart now—and I need more of him immediately.
Stitched Hearts doesn’t shy away from hard topics. It dives deep into trauma and mental health in a way that feels honest, respectful, and refreshingly real. It’s not all doom and gloom though—there are moments that had me laughing out loud, probably concerning whoever was near me. The balance between heartbreak and healing is masterfully done, and the emotional payoff?
**Chef’s kiss** 😘😘
Main cute things:
-Cute crushes + pastries (yes please)
-Romance that’ll melt your insides and then rebuild them stronger
-Mental health rep that doesn’t feel like a PSA
-Healing that doesn’t rely on the magical power of love alone (but hey, it helps)
-Side characters you’ll want to text at 2 a.m.
-Character development so satisfying it deserves its own award
-Spicy scenes that are tender and hot
-Stargazing, sketchbooks, and enough feelings to make you cry in public.
Beck and Ro’s journey genuinely changed something in me—and now I’m emotionally attached forever. If you’re hovering on the fence about reading this-
Consider this your very loud and loving push.
Do it.
You won’t regret it.
June 15, 2025
So…hurt-comfort is just my vibe I guess... I like having my heart destroyed, only to be pieced back together.
Stitched Hearts ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ is the first book in the Mended Hearts series, following Roman and Beck, two young men who are torn apart by tragedy and reunited 10 years later under painful circumstances. In a dual pov, readers dive into Roman and Beck’s lives at the age of 18 and 28 and see their story unfold as they navigate heartache, grief, and forgiveness. I enjoyed the chemistry between Roman and Beck, their love tender and achingly raw. Sloan heavily emphasizes men’s mental health, portraying it with depth and compassion as both Roman and Beck navigate trauma, vulnerability, and the difficult path toward healing and self-acceptance. This story is tender, angsty, and full of healing, making it an engaging read for fans of emotional slow burns and found family!
Healed Hearts ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ is a moving continuation of the Mended Hearts series that expands the found-family circle with Holden and Julian’s story. Holden, introduced in Stitched Hearts, returns with scars of his own—homelessness, past trauma, and a desperate need for belonging—only to find solace in Julian, a grieving widower and devoted single dad. Their relationship although very instalove, is steeped in consent and emotional care, as Julian supports Holden through vulnerability and healing, and Holden supports Julian as he navigates his daughter’s unknown health condition. Interwoven with cameos from Roman and Beck, the book delivers powerful themes of mental health, grief, and unconditional love.
Overall, the Mended Hearts series by Morgan Sloan is an emotionally rich exploration of second chances, healing, and the power of love in its most vulnerable form. Sloan doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff, but she balances the heartbreak with hope, found family, and love that feels both earned and enduring. If you’re a fan of romance that’s emotionally intense, character-driven, and full of heart, I’d give this series a shot!
Stitched Hearts ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ is the first book in the Mended Hearts series, following Roman and Beck, two young men who are torn apart by tragedy and reunited 10 years later under painful circumstances. In a dual pov, readers dive into Roman and Beck’s lives at the age of 18 and 28 and see their story unfold as they navigate heartache, grief, and forgiveness. I enjoyed the chemistry between Roman and Beck, their love tender and achingly raw. Sloan heavily emphasizes men’s mental health, portraying it with depth and compassion as both Roman and Beck navigate trauma, vulnerability, and the difficult path toward healing and self-acceptance. This story is tender, angsty, and full of healing, making it an engaging read for fans of emotional slow burns and found family!
Healed Hearts ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ is a moving continuation of the Mended Hearts series that expands the found-family circle with Holden and Julian’s story. Holden, introduced in Stitched Hearts, returns with scars of his own—homelessness, past trauma, and a desperate need for belonging—only to find solace in Julian, a grieving widower and devoted single dad. Their relationship although very instalove, is steeped in consent and emotional care, as Julian supports Holden through vulnerability and healing, and Holden supports Julian as he navigates his daughter’s unknown health condition. Interwoven with cameos from Roman and Beck, the book delivers powerful themes of mental health, grief, and unconditional love.
Overall, the Mended Hearts series by Morgan Sloan is an emotionally rich exploration of second chances, healing, and the power of love in its most vulnerable form. Sloan doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff, but she balances the heartbreak with hope, found family, and love that feels both earned and enduring. If you’re a fan of romance that’s emotionally intense, character-driven, and full of heart, I’d give this series a shot!
January 5, 2025
Where to even begin with this book, truly? Stitched Hearts is a story of heart, hope, and healing. It’ll take you apart and then put you back together again with love. From their beginnings as 18-year-olds and then later, as 28-year-olds, it’s clear that Beck and Roman were simply meant to be. While time and distance have done their best to rip these boys apart, Stitched Hearts is the story of how their love transcends.
This book is beautifully written from start to finish. Every character has been lovingly and thoughtfully realized, and even the side characters are going to stay with you. Holden is probably my favorite side character in any book, ever, and yes – he’ll be getting his own book, too.
Stitched Hearts deals with some heavy themes, but it does so sensitively and in a way that feels real and relatable. It’s gut-wrenching at times, and yet other times, you'll laugh out loud. And throughout it all, you’ll be cheering for Beck and Ro.
Here’s what to expect:
• Adorable crushes and baked goods
• Sweet and heartfelt romance
• A realistic, researched depiction of trauma and mental health issues
• Real, genuine healing over a “love fixes everything” approach
• A cast of loveable side characters
• Character growth – SO MUCH character growth, in the best way possible
• Spicy scenes that are sensual, tender, and emotional
• Stargazing and sketchbooks
• Love letters and confessions
• Hurt/Comfort
• The best found family
• A satisfying and well-thought-out conclusion that’ll have you giggling and kicking your feet
Beck and Ro’s story has changed my life and made me feel seen. If you’re here, trying to decide if you should read it, I promise you – this is your sign.
This book is beautifully written from start to finish. Every character has been lovingly and thoughtfully realized, and even the side characters are going to stay with you. Holden is probably my favorite side character in any book, ever, and yes – he’ll be getting his own book, too.
Stitched Hearts deals with some heavy themes, but it does so sensitively and in a way that feels real and relatable. It’s gut-wrenching at times, and yet other times, you'll laugh out loud. And throughout it all, you’ll be cheering for Beck and Ro.
Here’s what to expect:
• Adorable crushes and baked goods
• Sweet and heartfelt romance
• A realistic, researched depiction of trauma and mental health issues
• Real, genuine healing over a “love fixes everything” approach
• A cast of loveable side characters
• Character growth – SO MUCH character growth, in the best way possible
• Spicy scenes that are sensual, tender, and emotional
• Stargazing and sketchbooks
• Love letters and confessions
• Hurt/Comfort
• The best found family
• A satisfying and well-thought-out conclusion that’ll have you giggling and kicking your feet
Beck and Ro’s story has changed my life and made me feel seen. If you’re here, trying to decide if you should read it, I promise you – this is your sign.
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