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Finding What's Broken #2
Healing You
I just got wheeled into the ER, and the surgeon who walked in is the same man I spent the night with two months ago.
I was born mute, so everything they need from me I have to write down by hand.
An hour ago I slipped on the wet stairs in my building, and now something in my left side is broken.
The curtain pulled back, and the second he saw my face, he froze.
He's watching me shake and cry without a sound, gripping the rail every time I breathe.
He set the chart down, took my hand in his,
"Squeeze my hand when it hurts, okay."
Just then a nurse pushed through the curtain, reading off her clipboard.
"Her test came back positive, doctor. She's about seven weeks along."
I was born mute, so everything they need from me I have to write down by hand.
An hour ago I slipped on the wet stairs in my building, and now something in my left side is broken.
The curtain pulled back, and the second he saw my face, he froze.
He's watching me shake and cry without a sound, gripping the rail every time I breathe.
He set the chart down, took my hand in his,
"Squeeze my hand when it hurts, okay."
Just then a nurse pushed through the curtain, reading off her clipboard.
"Her test came back positive, doctor. She's about seven weeks along."
255 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 3, 2026
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September 15, 2026
Healing You is the kind of medical romance that doesn’t ease you in gently — it yeets you straight into the ER, slaps a chart into your hands, and says, “Sweetheart, we’re doing trauma bonding today.” Stacy Sterling really woke up and chose emotional violence, hospital lighting, and a surgeon who is absolutely not prepared for the woman he spent one night with to roll in broken, shaking, and pregnant.
And babe… the opening?
FERAL.
I had to sit up.
I had to adjust my posture.
I had to whisper “oh no” at the page like it was personally attacking me.
She’s mute.
She’s injured.
She’s terrified.
She’s writing everything down by hand while trying not to pass out.
And then the curtain pulls back and THIS MAN — the one she thought was a one‑night blip in her timeline — freezes like someone unplugged him from the wall.
It’s giving:
“I was emotionally stable until five seconds ago.”
The way he watches her shake and cry without a sound?
Babe, that’s the kind of scene that crawls under your skin and sets up a little Airbnb.
And when he takes her hand and says,
“Squeeze my hand when it hurts,”
I swear I felt my soul leave my body, do a lap around the room, and return with snacks.
Then the nurse barges in like the world’s most chaotic plot device and drops the pregnancy reveal with the emotional subtlety of a brick. Seven weeks along.
I had to pause.
I had to breathe.
I had to mutter “Stacy, babe, calm DOWN.”
The chemistry between them is messy, tender, bruised, and absolutely addictive. It’s that warm‑but‑panicked energy where both of them are trying to hold it together while the universe keeps throwing emotional grenades at their heads. The tension is delicious, the vulnerability is sharp, and the whole thing has that Peterman‑style emotional slap where you’re laughing one minute and clutching your chest the next.
Does it wobble?
A tiny bit.
Some scenes wander off like they’re looking for snacks.
But the emotional payoff?
Oh babe, it lands.
It lands like a defibrillator to the feelings.
It’s giving:
hospital chaos, second‑chance intensity, two people absolutely not ready for the feelings they’re having, and a pregnancy twist that hits like a truck.
A very solid 4 stars, because it’s gripping, dramatic, tender, and absolutely worth the emotional carnage — even if you occasionally need to pause and whisper, “Sweetheart, please stop suffering.”
And babe… the opening?
FERAL.
I had to sit up.
I had to adjust my posture.
I had to whisper “oh no” at the page like it was personally attacking me.
She’s mute.
She’s injured.
She’s terrified.
She’s writing everything down by hand while trying not to pass out.
And then the curtain pulls back and THIS MAN — the one she thought was a one‑night blip in her timeline — freezes like someone unplugged him from the wall.
It’s giving:
“I was emotionally stable until five seconds ago.”
The way he watches her shake and cry without a sound?
Babe, that’s the kind of scene that crawls under your skin and sets up a little Airbnb.
And when he takes her hand and says,
“Squeeze my hand when it hurts,”
I swear I felt my soul leave my body, do a lap around the room, and return with snacks.
Then the nurse barges in like the world’s most chaotic plot device and drops the pregnancy reveal with the emotional subtlety of a brick. Seven weeks along.
I had to pause.
I had to breathe.
I had to mutter “Stacy, babe, calm DOWN.”
The chemistry between them is messy, tender, bruised, and absolutely addictive. It’s that warm‑but‑panicked energy where both of them are trying to hold it together while the universe keeps throwing emotional grenades at their heads. The tension is delicious, the vulnerability is sharp, and the whole thing has that Peterman‑style emotional slap where you’re laughing one minute and clutching your chest the next.
Does it wobble?
A tiny bit.
Some scenes wander off like they’re looking for snacks.
But the emotional payoff?
Oh babe, it lands.
It lands like a defibrillator to the feelings.
It’s giving:
hospital chaos, second‑chance intensity, two people absolutely not ready for the feelings they’re having, and a pregnancy twist that hits like a truck.
A very solid 4 stars, because it’s gripping, dramatic, tender, and absolutely worth the emotional carnage — even if you occasionally need to pause and whisper, “Sweetheart, please stop suffering.”
July 6, 2026
Healing You
What a wonderful story about how these two people meet. After having an audition, not getting the part, doing a dating app, someone answering who you actually connect with! Yes, what are the chances, but later on after said one night stand, having an unfortunate accident, you meet this person in the hospital. Seriously, what a coincidence, a true meant to be,or fluke? This story has romance, heartbreak, sadness and anger and true happiness when you think only the worst thing could happen. Great story.
What a wonderful story about how these two people meet. After having an audition, not getting the part, doing a dating app, someone answering who you actually connect with! Yes, what are the chances, but later on after said one night stand, having an unfortunate accident, you meet this person in the hospital. Seriously, what a coincidence, a true meant to be,or fluke? This story has romance, heartbreak, sadness and anger and true happiness when you think only the worst thing could happen. Great story.
November 2, 2026
Beautiful, heart stealing book
September 16, 2026
This is the first book I've read by this author. My algorithm has been recommending surprise pregnancy dramas and this was definitely that.
The pace was steady.
The plot had an interesting twist and moved along well.
Settings were fine.
Dialogue was good.
The characters were... perfect, and not in a good way. They were so very kind and nice and protective and forgiving that it got sort of boring following them around in their heads. The female main character is so very perfect but most people are unkind to her and that gets repeated A LOT. The male main character is so very perfect that he's possibly going to burn out by being so good, protective, and kind. I started to feel like if I met these people in real life I'd immediately fail them somehow and be looked at with head-shaking disappointment.
Of course there's a very perfect happy ending for the perfect characters.
I liked the book well enough to try another book by this author. Characters from a previous book feature heavily, probably should have started there but this one read like a stand alone.
A little violence. Mild sex scenes. A bit of language. Family drama, mental illness.
The pace was steady.
The plot had an interesting twist and moved along well.
Settings were fine.
Dialogue was good.
The characters were... perfect, and not in a good way. They were so very kind and nice and protective and forgiving that it got sort of boring following them around in their heads. The female main character is so very perfect but most people are unkind to her and that gets repeated A LOT. The male main character is so very perfect that he's possibly going to burn out by being so good, protective, and kind. I started to feel like if I met these people in real life I'd immediately fail them somehow and be looked at with head-shaking disappointment.
Of course there's a very perfect happy ending for the perfect characters.
I liked the book well enough to try another book by this author. Characters from a previous book feature heavily, probably should have started there but this one read like a stand alone.
A little violence. Mild sex scenes. A bit of language. Family drama, mental illness.
June 6, 2026
This isn't the usual 'romance' with insta-lust, hot bedroom scenes, etc. It is deeply emotionally and intimate though. They are together in an almost closed door way. I like the medical settings and characters in these stories. The medical setting feels real. There's good representation for the condition of being mute.
This is an excellent story. Great writing, banter that made me laugh. Connor and Sarah from Saving You (#1 in this series) make appearances because they are good friends with Joseph. Millie has a unique health condition; she's mute. Joseph isn't fazed at all and they have great conversations. I love these characters.
The author doesn't make a big deal about it at all, which I like, but Joseph is Chinese (unlike the nice cover photo).
At 80% or so, the big plot twist was dramatic but almost over too quickly; then the story is over.
This is an excellent story. Great writing, banter that made me laugh. Connor and Sarah from Saving You (#1 in this series) make appearances because they are good friends with Joseph. Millie has a unique health condition; she's mute. Joseph isn't fazed at all and they have great conversations. I love these characters.
The author doesn't make a big deal about it at all, which I like, but Joseph is Chinese (unlike the nice cover photo).
At 80% or so, the big plot twist was dramatic but almost over too quickly; then the story is over.
September 1, 2026
Joseph and Millie.
I’m loving this new-to-me author and this series. Joseph is an easy going, upbeat orthopedic surgeon. Millie is an accomplished violinist with no voice. Mute since birth. When her dream of being first chair in the orchestra are lost, she opens a dating app to get her mind off it. That is how she meets Joseph for the first time. They hit it off right away. But a one night stand leads to more than either expected. I loved this story as much as the first one in the series and these two characters were great. I love their honesty and openness with each other and how they confront the challenges they face. This is definitely an author I will read more of in the future.
I’m loving this new-to-me author and this series. Joseph is an easy going, upbeat orthopedic surgeon. Millie is an accomplished violinist with no voice. Mute since birth. When her dream of being first chair in the orchestra are lost, she opens a dating app to get her mind off it. That is how she meets Joseph for the first time. They hit it off right away. But a one night stand leads to more than either expected. I loved this story as much as the first one in the series and these two characters were great. I love their honesty and openness with each other and how they confront the challenges they face. This is definitely an author I will read more of in the future.
June 23, 2026
3.5 stars
This is a clean but emotional love story. The “class clown” of the doctor’s at the hospital, Joseph has had a complicated home life forever. We get to witness that near the end.
Millie is mute, not deaf. But she’s been made to feel less than her whole life, starting with her own parents.
They meet. They connect. He’s patient when she needs to type to speak to him. Most people just plow forward in conversation and Millie gets left behind.
She gets pregnant. He steps up.
Quite a bit of drama in the third act. But it gets solved.
They really do belong together.
And Sarah and Connor and Harper from book 1 are here.
This is a clean but emotional love story. The “class clown” of the doctor’s at the hospital, Joseph has had a complicated home life forever. We get to witness that near the end.
Millie is mute, not deaf. But she’s been made to feel less than her whole life, starting with her own parents.
They meet. They connect. He’s patient when she needs to type to speak to him. Most people just plow forward in conversation and Millie gets left behind.
She gets pregnant. He steps up.
Quite a bit of drama in the third act. But it gets solved.
They really do belong together.
And Sarah and Connor and Harper from book 1 are here.
June 28, 2026
Heartfelt and compelling
This is my second book by this author. I devoured the previous book in this series and immediately jumped into Healing You.
I loved the premise and both Millie and Joseph. Millie has always been made to feel less than because she cannot speak. This book weaves a beautiful journey where she discovers she doesn’t have to have a voice to be heard and loved.
I picked up on a few timeline inconsistencies randomly throughout, that could have been edited better. The overall flow and plot of the book was great though and I look forward to more from this author.
This is my second book by this author. I devoured the previous book in this series and immediately jumped into Healing You.
I loved the premise and both Millie and Joseph. Millie has always been made to feel less than because she cannot speak. This book weaves a beautiful journey where she discovers she doesn’t have to have a voice to be heard and loved.
I picked up on a few timeline inconsistencies randomly throughout, that could have been edited better. The overall flow and plot of the book was great though and I look forward to more from this author.
September 25, 2026
This is my Favourite ❤️
After reading the first book in the series about Sarah and Connor, I was intrigued by Joseph. But I thought nothing could top Sarah and Connor….Well, Joseph and Millie have!
I adored them! Loved the way Millie over came her disability. Loved how she was accepted in amongst her people that mattered. Her found family! I loved how Joseph talked. How he was protective of the ones he loved. How he stepped up when he found out Millie was having his baby. He was so supportive…
It was such a sweet, engaging read. I highly recommend taking a chance on this one!
After reading the first book in the series about Sarah and Connor, I was intrigued by Joseph. But I thought nothing could top Sarah and Connor….Well, Joseph and Millie have!
I adored them! Loved the way Millie over came her disability. Loved how she was accepted in amongst her people that mattered. Her found family! I loved how Joseph talked. How he was protective of the ones he loved. How he stepped up when he found out Millie was having his baby. He was so supportive…
It was such a sweet, engaging read. I highly recommend taking a chance on this one!
October 12, 2026
Joseph and Millie have my heart! I’ve never read a book with a mute main character and it was completely eye opening to so many things. Thank you Stacy Sterling for bringing awareness to mental health themes with Joseph’s sister and to the challenges that can face the mute community such as with Millie, but the courage that these characters had to overcome these obstacles. I loved this book and definitely want to check out the first book in this series.
October 13, 2026
So this book, of course, I love the sponsor it is very sweet. And I love an FMC that has a disability. This one is a mute. She cannot talk, and so she does. Sign language or types on her phone. This man learned sign language for her treated. Her well got her knocked up one night only, and he has been amazing with her. Perfect love story i wish there was a little note drama but it was ok. Spice was like a 2
November 10, 2026
Another emotional and heartfelt read! ❤️ This story was filled with love, heartbreak, secrets, and unexpected twists. I loved watching the characters grow, face their pasts, and find healing along the way. The emotional moments kept me invested, and I couldn’t wait to see how everything would unfold. A beautiful story about second chances, forgiveness, and learning to love again. Definitely worth the read!
September 7, 2026
This is a sweet and innocent book. It's not often I come across a book with a spice level of 0.5/5, but this one didn't need it. It was weird, considering it was about a one-night stand with a surprise pregnancy and no spice, but it worked. If the book had given more background on the FMC and followed through with some storylines, I would have rated the book higher.
September 15, 2026
Well put together and funny in the right places
A unique set up and wonderfully delivered. The only reason I think not 5 star, is that from early on you feel something big is going to happen and the waiting just kept on.
The author takes 2 somewhat unlikely people and meshes them together so perfectly that it seems inevitable that they would end up together
A unique set up and wonderfully delivered. The only reason I think not 5 star, is that from early on you feel something big is going to happen and the waiting just kept on.
The author takes 2 somewhat unlikely people and meshes them together so perfectly that it seems inevitable that they would end up together
October 7, 2026
Beautiful read
Lovely read full with love and acceptance.
A very heartwarming book. There are some definite struggles but the main premise never changed. Love conquers all.
Pregnancy throught the whole book is a plus and nice to see the developments.
As I was reading I could feel like warmth and hear the strings on the violin.
Beautiful.
Lovely read full with love and acceptance.
A very heartwarming book. There are some definite struggles but the main premise never changed. Love conquers all.
Pregnancy throught the whole book is a plus and nice to see the developments.
As I was reading I could feel like warmth and hear the strings on the violin.
Beautiful.
October 13, 2026
very cute read
I really did love this book. It was very cute very different with the main female character being muted so I really enjoyed that aspect. The only thing that really bothers me is that there was not more to do with the females Parents, so you didn’t really feel that dynamic other than the text messages.
I really did love this book. It was very cute very different with the main female character being muted so I really enjoyed that aspect. The only thing that really bothers me is that there was not more to do with the females Parents, so you didn’t really feel that dynamic other than the text messages.
October 24, 2026
fantastic read, loved it!
I really enjoyed this book, the detail and emotion that the author ingeniously ingrained into the storyline was perfection.
The way the FMC is mute but is fully able to communicate throughout the book using a variety of methods is mesmerising.
The suspense and twists were fantastic.
Overall a really beautifully written book
I really enjoyed this book, the detail and emotion that the author ingeniously ingrained into the storyline was perfection.
The way the FMC is mute but is fully able to communicate throughout the book using a variety of methods is mesmerising.
The suspense and twists were fantastic.
Overall a really beautifully written book
July 13, 2026
This was a story that I can say held me me to the very end. Millie and Joseph have a connection and Their relationship is tested but nothing easy if its meant to be. You do get some twist and turns but so worth the read.
August 21, 2026
funding whats broken
I love these last two books. I just read I could’ve read them forever. I hope you have more. I’m gonna look at your website to find more stories from you, Stacy.
I love these last two books. I just read I could’ve read them forever. I hope you have more. I’m gonna look at your website to find more stories from you, Stacy.
September 13, 2026
Loved this
This author was totally new to me. I read both of this collection in a weekend. I loved the characters and I couldn't put the books down. I was totally drawn in and had to keep reading.
I will definately be reading more.
This author was totally new to me. I read both of this collection in a weekend. I loved the characters and I couldn't put the books down. I was totally drawn in and had to keep reading.
I will definately be reading more.
October 12, 2026
Old fashioned vanilla romance between 2 persons with emotional baggage, who decide to commit to build their family. The writing was lovely & I enjoyed the side characters but it's a bit too tame for me.
October 15, 2026
Good Read!
This is a very fast paced read on a rainy morning. I love Joseph’s character! The relationship takes off very quickly. The plot has an event that you don’t see coming.
This is a very fast paced read on a rainy morning. I love Joseph’s character! The relationship takes off very quickly. The plot has an event that you don’t see coming.
October 23, 2026
MUSIC
3.5☆
If you thought the first book is intense this goes right alone with it. This is deeper to me than the first book but on a different level. I like how this is written and how the medical differences were portrayed and not subdued.
3.5☆
If you thought the first book is intense this goes right alone with it. This is deeper to me than the first book but on a different level. I like how this is written and how the medical differences were portrayed and not subdued.
October 31, 2026
Feel good read !!
This book was so easy to read , it flowed perfectly. Loved the characters and their story!! It’s a feel good love story with a little twist at the ending you’re going to love !!❤️
This book was so easy to read , it flowed perfectly. Loved the characters and their story!! It’s a feel good love story with a little twist at the ending you’re going to love !!❤️
November 8, 2026
Good Read
Jo is a master class in putting on a happy face.
Well written and thoughtful. Considering there’s an accidental pregnancy in the beginning, it’s actually more of a slow burn.
Jo is a master class in putting on a happy face.
Well written and thoughtful. Considering there’s an accidental pregnancy in the beginning, it’s actually more of a slow burn.
June 14, 2026
This was an ok book. I don’t think I will add to my read again list but it was clean.
June 18, 2026
accidental love story with a twist
Clever and fresh story line for this meet cute romance novel. I really couldn’t put it down and the hours flew by as I read on!
Clever and fresh story line for this meet cute romance novel. I really couldn’t put it down and the hours flew by as I read on!
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June 22, 20264.5 Stars
July 3, 2026
i didn’t love this book but it was honestly better than the first book in this series
July 8, 2026
Wow! Very twisted story
This story starts with a bang and keeps on banging away. Very interesting twist on the plot, so it keeps you interested throughout the story.
This story starts with a bang and keeps on banging away. Very interesting twist on the plot, so it keeps you interested throughout the story.
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