Crazy Little Thing Called Love

by Liliana Hart

When love calls, sometimes you have to answer—even if it means your whole world might come crashing down.

Dr. Faith Hartwell has built the perfect a nationally syndicated radio show where she dispenses relationship advice to millions, a gorgeous Victorian mansion she's restoring, and walls around her heart so high that no man could possibly scale them. After surviving a disastrous marriage that left her broken and scarred, Faith has sworn off love forever. She's perfectly content being everyone else's relationship guru while keeping her own heart safely locked away.

Enter Jake Murphy—devastatingly handsome contractor with ocean-blue eyes, killer dimples, and an infuriating habit of seeing right through her carefully constructed defenses. One look at Faith standing in her crumbling Victorian (covered in dust and looking absolutely nothing like the polished radio personality she pretends to be), and Jake knows he's found the woman he's going to marry.

Too bad she wants nothing to do with him.

Faith may be an expert on other people's love lives, but when it comes to her own heart, she's about as clueless as they come. Jake's patient courtship, surprise coffee deliveries, and those devastating late-night calls to her radio show are slowly chipping away at her resolve. But just when Faith starts to believe in second chances, her past comes back to haunt her—and this time, it's not just her heart on the line.

Between a house that's literally falling down around her, a stalker who won't take no for an answer, and a ninety-year-old grandmother-in-law who's determined to be the world's most fabulous bad influence, Faith is about to learn that sometimes the biggest risk is not taking one at all.

From New York Times bestselling author Liliana Hart comes a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about second chances, the courage to love again, and the truth that sometimes the best foundations are built on beautifully broken pieces.

Genres: Romance

214 pages, Paperback

Published August 14, 2025

About the author

Liliana Hart spent five years teaching music in the public education system. She molded America’s youth, busted kids for smoking pot in the restrooms, and broke up illicit affairs behind the stage on a regular basis. (Liliana’s Addison Holmes Mystery Series, about a small town teacher who gets into a whole lot of trouble, is somewhat autobiographical, but she won’t confess to which parts).

Liliana began reading romance novels with all her new found free time, and when she ran out of things to read, she decided to write her own novels. The result was a 150,000 word thriller—a dazzling adventure—where the heroine was a thirty-year-old virgin assassin (Yes, you read that right). She couldn’t imagine why people weren’t knocking down her door to read it, but she persevered and began writing a second book. She finally got the hang of things, and eventually learned that losing one’s virginity wasn’t all that romantic after all. All of her books involve some kind of suspense (she just can't help herself), laughter, and a lot of steamy sex.

Since the failure of her first attempt, Liliana’s books have won awards such as: The Daphne Du Maurier, The Suzannah, The Linda Howard Award of Excellence, The Maggie, and many others. Her affiliations include Romance Writers of America and Mystery Writers of America.

Liliana loves to cook, and is addicted to reading, Internet Boggle, kickboxing, and Bones. She lives in a big, rambling house in Texas with a couple of cats to keep her company. She loves to get emails from readers.

Enjoy the Adventures!

Reviews

[Cheryl Brown]

Fantastic!

I loved it, Jake’s relationship with his grandmother is hilarious. If you enjoy Addison Holmes series this is a must read for you. It’s full of love and adventure and hearts mending.

[Bette]

Crazy Little Thing

If there are any men out there who are hesitant to read this book, don't be. Settle back, grab a beer and read this story about how romance partnerships are forged. Mmm

[Sharon]

Purchased in epub format from Barnes and Noble for my Nook.

[Dione]

I could swear I have read this book before….maybe it’s a reworked version of an earlier published book.

[Judith]

This was a really fun read. Quick read, light and clean. Loved the H/h and Ruth.

[Zeerak J.P.]

I liked the thriller part of it. The romance arc between the main characters escalated too quickly.

[Lila Sedlak]

great book!

I love Liliana Hart’s books! JJ Graves is my favorite, but this was a great read as well. Looking forward to reading another.

[nantuscha bumpas]

Love the story

Wonderful read, have enjoyed every book l have read from McKenzie to Now Thank you .
Freeing my mind with good thoughts and laughter.