Healing Love

by Ms. Gia

Samira Banks is a traveling nurse who hasn’t been back to her hometown since running away from the painful memories of her twin sister’s death and the betrayal of her ex-boyfriend. When she takes on the case of Diana Jones, a 65-year-old stroke patient, she finds herself returning the the one city she wished to never have to grace again. Little does she know, that one step out on faith will change her whole life.
Diana’s grandson, DeAndre Jones is the King of his city. As the biggest drug dealer and gun runner in the area, he has it all... except real love. Once he lays eyes on Samira, the best home health nurse the area has to offer, though, he believes he just may have finally found it.
But old flames don’t just quell themselves. Samira and DeAndre find themselves in the middle of controversy as bitter exes vie for their attention... and another chance at their hearts. When devastating revelations are brought to light, Samira and DeAndre must decide whether to stay the course or count their losses, and in the end, those same hearts they’ve been guarding so diligently just may end up bandaged and good as new if they open themselves to being treated by Healing Love.

234 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 22, 2025

Reviews

[readiculously_lorrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Healing Love is a tender, emotionally grounded story about second chances, vulnerability, and choosing love after life has wounded you. Dre and Samira’s connection drew me in immediately. He’s a gifted photographer—among other things—and she’s both a graceful ballet dancer and a dedicated nurse, and their shared creativity gives their relationship such a soft, intimate rhythm.

I loved watching them step into each other’s worlds—learning each other’s music, honoring each other’s passions, and even reading or listening to audiobooks together, which added such a cozy, genuine layer to their bond. Their commitment to honesty, especially their pact to keep no secrets, made their relationship feel steady and deeply rooted in trust.

One line that stayed with me was Dre’s quiet confession:
“She’s my calm after the storm.”
That single sentence captures the heart of this story—two people healing from past trauma, finding peace in each other, and choosing love with intention.

Their loyalty, their openness with each other’s families, and their willingness to grow—individually and together—made this a beautiful, hopeful read. Healing Love is a reminder that love can be both refuge and rebirth.

[readiculously_lorrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Healing Love is a tender, emotionally grounded story about second chances, vulnerability, and choosing love after life has wounded you. Dre and Samara’s connection drew me in immediately. He’s a gifted photographer—among other things—and she’s both a graceful ballet dancer and a dedicated nurse, and their shared creativity gives their relationship such a soft, intimate rhythm.

I loved watching them step into each other’s worlds, learning each other’s music, honoring each other’s passions, and even reading or listening to audiobooks together, which added such a cozy, genuine layer to their bond. Their commitment to honesty, especially their pact to keep no secrets, made their relationship feel steady and deeply rooted in trust.

One line that stayed with me was Dre’s quiet confession:
“She’s my calm after the storm.”
That single sentence captures the heart of this story, two people healing from past trauma, finding peace in each other, and choosing love with intention.

Their loyalty, their openness with each other’s families, and their willingness to grow, individually and together, made this a beautiful, hopeful read. Healing Love is a reminder that love can be both refuge and rebirth.