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Harbored Souls
Olive Reed is a single mother used to doing it all, with “it” being everything, especially when it comes to taking care of her son.
While single father Highland Floyd comes with a village willing to help him see something is missing in him and his girls’ lives.
Their meeting was facilitated by the kids.
Spending time together began solely for the kids.
Eventually, the families blended because it made perfect sense.
But the plan for falling in love was out of their control.
While single father Highland Floyd comes with a village willing to help him see something is missing in him and his girls’ lives.
Their meeting was facilitated by the kids.
Spending time together began solely for the kids.
Eventually, the families blended because it made perfect sense.
But the plan for falling in love was out of their control.
- GenresAfrican American
251 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 7, 2025
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October 14, 2025
Oh, how I enjoyed this read. 😍 Olive was running her business and taking care of her son with ease; but it gets lonely. One day after summer camp for JoJo she sees a handsome man picking up his daughters. Well, this could be interesting.
Lando loved being on the water and running his yacht/ferry business. However, he was still trying to get the hang of his timing to get the girls from camp and still take care of things. When he notices a beautiful woman looking after his girls when he is running late, he immediately starts to plan for the what if.
The way Olive and Lando were able to blend their families together so seamlessly was beautiful. His girls needed the love and nurturing of a woman, and JoJo needed the presence of a man more consistently in his life.
Now, that blow up! I was pissed at Lando for the ultimatum but understood where he was coming from. But sir, what did you expect her to do at that moment in time? 😤 Olive, I get that this is your business, your baby, but did you really look at it from his point of view? How your actions made him feel? 🙄 I have to admit Lando was stubborn, and I wasn’t sure if they could work this out. But I’m glad it all came together.
Lando loved being on the water and running his yacht/ferry business. However, he was still trying to get the hang of his timing to get the girls from camp and still take care of things. When he notices a beautiful woman looking after his girls when he is running late, he immediately starts to plan for the what if.
The way Olive and Lando were able to blend their families together so seamlessly was beautiful. His girls needed the love and nurturing of a woman, and JoJo needed the presence of a man more consistently in his life.
Now, that blow up! I was pissed at Lando for the ultimatum but understood where he was coming from. But sir, what did you expect her to do at that moment in time? 😤 Olive, I get that this is your business, your baby, but did you really look at it from his point of view? How your actions made him feel? 🙄 I have to admit Lando was stubborn, and I wasn’t sure if they could work this out. But I’m glad it all came together.
October 14, 2025
I liked this book there was something missing. There was some character development but I read this book with a ton of questions. The relationship escalated and it was like bam I don't like your career now quit your job. Like sir...she don't know you. 2 weeks later he kids are calling them mommy and daddy and everybody is twirling about it. I think I understood the angle but there was just no foundation.
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October 25, 2025
Highland & Olive
4.5 ⭐️ Thisssssssssssss was so got dang on CUTEEEEEEEEE!!! Omgossssh, I couldn’t take it!! This gave me all the feelz for sure!!
Highland, single father of 2 beautiful girls, former Navy & now caption of the seas meets Olive, single mother of one handsome boy & professional cuddler. MATCH MADE IN FREAKING HEAVEN!
I enjoyed this so much, I’m about to go see what I haven’t read by Morgan 🤣😂👏🏾!
4.5 ⭐️ Thisssssssssssss was so got dang on CUTEEEEEEEEE!!! Omgossssh, I couldn’t take it!! This gave me all the feelz for sure!!
Highland, single father of 2 beautiful girls, former Navy & now caption of the seas meets Olive, single mother of one handsome boy & professional cuddler. MATCH MADE IN FREAKING HEAVEN!
I enjoyed this so much, I’m about to go see what I haven’t read by Morgan 🤣😂👏🏾!
October 24, 2025
good story!
I loved that both MCs were single parents and they came together through their children. In most stories, one or the other is the parent. I also loved the healthy co-parent relationship as well. I loved that we got to experience their professions as well. Kids are such a delight to the story. I was really enjoying this story until he gave her an ultimatum. I didn’t like that. At all! And nobody having her back? Nope. Ruined the story for me. But it was good lesson in compromise for the both of them.
I would not assume Liv was a nickname for Olive, so the author jumped the gun a little bit with that on Highland’s POV.
I loved that both MCs were single parents and they came together through their children. In most stories, one or the other is the parent. I also loved the healthy co-parent relationship as well. I loved that we got to experience their professions as well. Kids are such a delight to the story. I was really enjoying this story until he gave her an ultimatum. I didn’t like that. At all! And nobody having her back? Nope. Ruined the story for me. But it was good lesson in compromise for the both of them.
I would not assume Liv was a nickname for Olive, so the author jumped the gun a little bit with that on Highland’s POV.
October 14, 2025
This was a really cute single mom/single dad/blended family and instalove love story. I really loved how the kids took to each other and the MCs. Plus the internal dialogue of both MCs was absolutely hilarious, and bonus they both were absolutely filthy lol. I don’t really care for 3rd act breakups in books BUT the reason behind this one was realistic and made sense. I was able to see the viewpoint of both characters. And I loved that they navigated the break up and reconciliation in a mature way. I also love that there’s a very positive coparenting relationship that’s present. I also appreciated that the MMC didn’t struggle with love after loss. A lot of times in books there’s always an internal battle about loving another person, but Highland didn’t have that. And I think it helped to keep the story light in some respects.
October 20, 2025
The story was very good. I like this author's writing style and storytelling.
October 21, 2025
I did really enjoy the book and love the fact that Captain was a mans man and stood on business of planning and commanding but how are you going to expect Liv to choose someone that she barely knows over her and her son’s means of survival. I didn’t like Liv’s career choice either because it downplayed her degrees in my opinion. I like that even when Captain and Liv temporarily split up they still co-parented very well with the children and the children didn’t feel the break up. I didn’t understand why Captain referenced Kelvin by his first name rather than Pop because it was very disrespectful when he was a huge help to Captain with the girls and later JoJo plus he gave the best advice to get Captain to water his bean rather than destroying it in it’s early stages. JoJo protectiveness over the girls was so sweet and endearing. I would have liked a scene of Liv and CeCe participating in the activity that the little camp girl was talking about to make that scene really memorable and add on to JoJo stating that he was sharing his mommy with CeCe and Neela. We didn’t get enough backstory on Liv and her mom explaining the dynamics of their relationship. This book was like a strong 3.5 star in my opinion. The issue that I had was scenes switching abruptly to another scene completely different like for example one minute Liv might be with the kids at the playground and then the next line she would be pulling up at work the next day. It was instances like that throughout the whole book that took away from the book some in my opinion.
October 16, 2025
This one touched me in the softest way 🥹 Olive and Lando made their own little special family and it was just beautiful to see. I didn’t realize how much joy blended families and kids finding love from adults who aren’t biologically theirs would bring me, but it got me right in the heart.
Lando’s story hit even harder because it’s about finding love after loss. Watching him open up again and choose happiness felt like such a healing moment. And the way this story handled emotional growth and connection made it feel like a quiet reset for me as a reader.
Plus, it gave me a little insight into a different kind of therapy I hadn’t thought much about before, and I loved that.
Just a sweet, thoughtful story that reminded me love can be built in so many ways. 4.5⭐ because my heart feels full.
Lando’s story hit even harder because it’s about finding love after loss. Watching him open up again and choose happiness felt like such a healing moment. And the way this story handled emotional growth and connection made it feel like a quiet reset for me as a reader.
Plus, it gave me a little insight into a different kind of therapy I hadn’t thought much about before, and I loved that.
Just a sweet, thoughtful story that reminded me love can be built in so many ways. 4.5⭐ because my heart feels full.
October 12, 2025
Harbored Souls
Oh I love this book so much. I love Highland, Liv, the kids, Tunk, Mr. Kelvin, Brydie, Troy, Darius, and Jasiel.
And what an awesome co-parenting situation Jasiel and Liv had. Jo-Jo wasn't missing out on anything. His dad was active even though he was deployed. He made sure Jo-Jo knew he was loved and cared for. Just awesome.
Lando and the girls relationship was everything as well. He combed hair, cooked, and made sure his girls were straight. Coming together as a unit and family was exactly what needed to happen. Even with the speed bump about Liv's job, they were finally able to come up with a solution.
I enjoyed this book. It's ten stars for me.
Oh I love this book so much. I love Highland, Liv, the kids, Tunk, Mr. Kelvin, Brydie, Troy, Darius, and Jasiel.
And what an awesome co-parenting situation Jasiel and Liv had. Jo-Jo wasn't missing out on anything. His dad was active even though he was deployed. He made sure Jo-Jo knew he was loved and cared for. Just awesome.
Lando and the girls relationship was everything as well. He combed hair, cooked, and made sure his girls were straight. Coming together as a unit and family was exactly what needed to happen. Even with the speed bump about Liv's job, they were finally able to come up with a solution.
I enjoyed this book. It's ten stars for me.
March 13, 2026
Highland and Olive, Water Your Bean
This was such a great read and I thoroughly enjoyed the development of the characters!!!..
I love how they were able to blend the families and none of the children felt left out!!!…
I also respected the fact that neither man felt as any boundaries were crossed where Jo Jo was concerned!!!..
The relationship Olive was able to build with Highland daughters was so beautiful!!!…
Kelvin was such a breath of fresh air and I love that he was able to get Highland to see the plight of Olive, without sounding as if he was defending her decision to not be quick to leave her career!!!…
This was such a great read and I thoroughly enjoyed the development of the characters!!!..
I love how they were able to blend the families and none of the children felt left out!!!…
I also respected the fact that neither man felt as any boundaries were crossed where Jo Jo was concerned!!!..
The relationship Olive was able to build with Highland daughters was so beautiful!!!…
Kelvin was such a breath of fresh air and I love that he was able to get Highland to see the plight of Olive, without sounding as if he was defending her decision to not be quick to leave her career!!!…
October 20, 2025
Harbored Souls
This was such a feel good novel. It had me smiling and swooning from beginning to end. I loved the characters in this book from the kids to the adults. The bond of the kids that lead to the parents connecting was so cute. I loved the chemistry and connection between Olive and Highland. Their romance was easy and effortless and just flowed naturally. They hit a snag and were able to work it out especially after getting advice from those that could help them see the others point of view.
If you’re looking for a feel good novel, this on will not disappoint.
This was such a feel good novel. It had me smiling and swooning from beginning to end. I loved the characters in this book from the kids to the adults. The bond of the kids that lead to the parents connecting was so cute. I loved the chemistry and connection between Olive and Highland. Their romance was easy and effortless and just flowed naturally. They hit a snag and were able to work it out especially after getting advice from those that could help them see the others point of view.
If you’re looking for a feel good novel, this on will not disappoint.
March 6, 2026
Excellent read!
This is my first read by Ms. Morgan and I have to say, I’m headed straight to her catalog after this review. I loved how Highland took charge and did all he could to see to her comfort and every whelm. I did like Olive and I understood her independence and her single motherhood. Now Jasiel! I couldn’t understand how he was moving because there’s no way he couldn’t have done more. I loved the Captain down for his love and dedication to Jo-Jo. Same goes for Olive and her minis!
This is my first read by Ms. Morgan and I have to say, I’m headed straight to her catalog after this review. I loved how Highland took charge and did all he could to see to her comfort and every whelm. I did like Olive and I understood her independence and her single motherhood. Now Jasiel! I couldn’t understand how he was moving because there’s no way he couldn’t have done more. I loved the Captain down for his love and dedication to Jo-Jo. Same goes for Olive and her minis!
March 14, 2026
It’s nice reading a book where both characters work regularly jobs and are not in the streets.
Also love the blended family tropes😔❤️literally my favourite thing about this book
The breakup? Gosh I was so annoyed and mad at Highland, expecting someone to just quit their career because you’re suddenly not comfortable?????🙄🙄I know seeing someone in action can change ones mind but expecting them to choose on the SPOT!!!!is mad business when he could’ve talked like an adult
I don’t know whether to be mad with the SAHM or not😩😔but I’m glad Liv is still benefiting from her practice/career
Also love the blended family tropes😔❤️literally my favourite thing about this book
The breakup? Gosh I was so annoyed and mad at Highland, expecting someone to just quit their career because you’re suddenly not comfortable?????🙄🙄I know seeing someone in action can change ones mind but expecting them to choose on the SPOT!!!!is mad business when he could’ve talked like an adult
I don’t know whether to be mad with the SAHM or not😩😔but I’m glad Liv is still benefiting from her practice/career
October 14, 2025
Blended Family!!!!!!
This was my first read from Morgan and what a beautiful story it was. Captain and Olive were soul mates. A widower and a single mother bond over play dates with their children. Who by the way are resilient, Cece knew exactly what she was doing lol. Despite the one hiccup they loved each other their children so hard. This was such a feel good story. I mean run your feet together, cheeks are hurting from smiling so much. You got all the feels with this one. The author did an amazing job bringing these families together.
This was my first read from Morgan and what a beautiful story it was. Captain and Olive were soul mates. A widower and a single mother bond over play dates with their children. Who by the way are resilient, Cece knew exactly what she was doing lol. Despite the one hiccup they loved each other their children so hard. This was such a feel good story. I mean run your feet together, cheeks are hurting from smiling so much. You got all the feels with this one. The author did an amazing job bringing these families together.
March 27, 2026
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It was weird as fuck for Tunk and Highland to be calling their dad by his first name but they rest of them was dad, uncle, and mom. Also I don't like how Highland bulldozed Olive even though I understood where he was coming from. Olive is pregnant and drinking damn near everyday.🤔 And the kids were to damn grown for their own good. Cece talking like she 17 instead of 7. They were too damn noisy.
It was weird as fuck for Tunk and Highland to be calling their dad by his first name but they rest of them was dad, uncle, and mom. Also I don't like how Highland bulldozed Olive even though I understood where he was coming from. Olive is pregnant and drinking damn near everyday.🤔 And the kids were to damn grown for their own good. Cece talking like she 17 instead of 7. They were too damn noisy.
October 14, 2025
Such a feel good story. Love after grief, blending families, compromising and summer time all mixed in one.
Olive and Highland story came with all the cute summer scenes, cute kids, and beach fun. This gave summer vibes and new love.
I loved how the kids were main characters and helped in bonding their parents. The spicy scenes were there and Highland had no problem with showing who was boss.
My first read by Morgan and I would be searching that catalog .
Olive and Highland story came with all the cute summer scenes, cute kids, and beach fun. This gave summer vibes and new love.
I loved how the kids were main characters and helped in bonding their parents. The spicy scenes were there and Highland had no problem with showing who was boss.
My first read by Morgan and I would be searching that catalog .
October 15, 2025
This was the sweetest love story!!
I loved everything about this book!! This blended family was meant to be!! The kids werw not playin about their mama and daddy!! Highland was such a gentleman even with his past he loved without limits. Liv was heaven sent for Cece and babygirl!!
I loved everything about this book!! This blended family was meant to be!! The kids werw not playin about their mama and daddy!! Highland was such a gentleman even with his past he loved without limits. Liv was heaven sent for Cece and babygirl!!
October 16, 2025
warmth!
This story was such a warm hug. I enjoyed this ride and the chance both Olive & Highland took with each other. Their kids were the icing on the cake. The bond they had with each other was authentic and genuine. Highland was what Olive and her son needed and Olive was what Highland and his girls needed.
This story was such a warm hug. I enjoyed this ride and the chance both Olive & Highland took with each other. Their kids were the icing on the cake. The bond they had with each other was authentic and genuine. Highland was what Olive and her son needed and Olive was what Highland and his girls needed.
October 16, 2025
New author to me!!! I really enjoyed this, them kids were pulling on my heart strings. I found myself wanting to cry at some parts. The whole family dynamic was beautiful. I couldn’t even be mad during the lil hiccup because i understood both sides. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.
October 31, 2025
Olive and Highland
Olive and Highland — hmm, their love story is definitely one for the books. Highland knew exactly what he wanted, and it was Olive. I’m still torn about him giving her that ultimatum — him or her job. It felt so unfair. But I’m glad they worked things out in the end. I was rooting for them the whole way through. 💕
Olive and Highland — hmm, their love story is definitely one for the books. Highland knew exactly what he wanted, and it was Olive. I’m still torn about him giving her that ultimatum — him or her job. It felt so unfair. But I’m glad they worked things out in the end. I was rooting for them the whole way through. 💕
March 19, 2026
Loved it!
The kids did it for me with this book. Their personalities and attitudes reminded me of my grands; sassy, inquisitive & intelligent. They kept me laughing.
I really enjoyed this book. It was well thought out, well written and has character growth. Great job!
This was my first read by this author and I am looking forward to reading more of her work.
The kids did it for me with this book. Their personalities and attitudes reminded me of my grands; sassy, inquisitive & intelligent. They kept me laughing.
I really enjoyed this book. It was well thought out, well written and has character growth. Great job!
This was my first read by this author and I am looking forward to reading more of her work.
October 11, 2025
beautiful
This book was definitely good for the soul. They scared me for a minute . But I was overjoyed when they figured things out . Those kids truly stole the show . The family bond that was created was just beautiful !
This book was definitely good for the soul. They scared me for a minute . But I was overjoyed when they figured things out . Those kids truly stole the show . The family bond that was created was just beautiful !
October 13, 2025
🥰🥰🥰
Omg!!!! My cheeks hurt from all the smiling I did during this book! Olive and Highland were everything. I love that the kids became friends first and then the parents followed suit. This was such a great read!
Omg!!!! My cheeks hurt from all the smiling I did during this book! Olive and Highland were everything. I love that the kids became friends first and then the parents followed suit. This was such a great read!
October 28, 2025
The story
I didn't realize I needed this read until I started reading it. You know a book is good when you go back to reread just to make it feel like it's longer. Finished this is less than a day. I looked down and was at 87% 😩😩😩😩
I didn't realize I needed this read until I started reading it. You know a book is good when you go back to reread just to make it feel like it's longer. Finished this is less than a day. I looked down and was at 87% 😩😩😩😩
November 18, 2025
All The Feels
You ever read a book that just made your heart burst with happiness..this one did that. Olive and Highland were such a beautiful couple but those babies..they stole the cake, like I just loved them.
You ever read a book that just made your heart burst with happiness..this one did that. Olive and Highland were such a beautiful couple but those babies..they stole the cake, like I just loved them.
March 16, 2026
Really Good Read!!!!
Love the love between the characters. I was truly falling in love with the story as I was reading this book.
Hope it will be a book two with the brother. 🤞🏽
Highly Recommend‼️☺️
Love the love between the characters. I was truly falling in love with the story as I was reading this book.
Hope it will be a book two with the brother. 🤞🏽
Highly Recommend‼️☺️
October 11, 2025
excellent read
Story had everything and then some and being greedy. I would like a book on tink and jasiel if possible
Story had everything and then some and being greedy. I would like a book on tink and jasiel if possible
October 12, 2025
Lando and Olive
Oh what a treat. I loved this book. The love was oozing of the pages. Nice little family romance. Love the blended family storyline. Great character build.
Oh what a treat. I loved this book. The love was oozing of the pages. Nice little family romance. Love the blended family storyline. Great character build.
October 15, 2025
2.5⭐️
Ehhh a take it or leave it love story. He was crazy with the ultimatum and I hated that she folded so quickly.
Ehhh a take it or leave it love story. He was crazy with the ultimatum and I hated that she folded so quickly.
October 30, 2025
Them Kids
Baby the kids meant the parents had no choice. Thea’s was a nice blend family read. Minimal drama all for HEA
Baby the kids meant the parents had no choice. Thea’s was a nice blend family read. Minimal drama all for HEA
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