Hearts of Clover

Clover #1-2

by Danielle Stewart

HALF MY HEART NOVELLA: THE CLOVER SERIES At nineteen, Devin Sutton lost his first love, his freedom, and his hope. Years later, the only thing he has on his mind this holiday season is finally settling the score back in Clover, North Carolina. That is, until the girl he thought he'd lost forever crosses his path. Rebecca Farrus is supposed to be off living the life of her dreams, not tending bar in some dive. When faced with the choice, will Devin decide to celebrate what he's finally found or keep seeking retribution for everything he lost? CHANGE MY HEART BOOK 2: THE CLOVER SERIES You really can't have it all, or so Devin Sutton is finding out fast. Returning to Clover was all part of his plan to exact revenge on the town that robbed him of nearly a decade of his life. Unfortunately, things quickly begin to crumble when he's forced to choose between rekindling an old love or destroying the town. Walking the fine line between both might just end up leaving him with nothing. With his heart full of vengeance is there any room for love?

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Amazon, Ebooks, Chick Lit, Anthologies

250 pages, Paperback

First published February 10, 2014

About the author

Writing is a way to make a lot of different people do exactly what you want them to do. When I can’t get my toddler to listen to me, I turn to my characters. They always cooperate!

I currently live in Charlotte, North Carolina with my husband and seven year old son. I have perfected the ability to write in a noisy house and create story lines while folding laundry.

Ten Things to know about me:

1. I have a fear of whales. All whales. The noise they make. The sight of them (even on tv). I don't think this phobia has a name and I've never met anyone else who feels this way. I blame it on the 3D movie when I was 7 at the Boston Museum of Science. (Thanks Dad.)

2. When I get hungry it brings out the worst in me. My friends and family know to keep me well fed. They pack snacks now.

3. I can cook but not bake. Not even a little. Not even a box of brownies.

4. If there is a song I like it is normal to hear me listening to it a hundred times (give or take) in a row.

5. I do not, under any circumstances, read directions. Who has time for that? Making mac & cheese by the seat of my pants for the last 25 years.

6. Like a black-out drunk, I have lost hours of my life mysteriously to Pinterest. If you haven't tried it yet... don't. Save your self.

7. Before I became a mother, lots of things grossed me out. Now nothing does.

8. My favorite food is food... my least favorite food is no food. I love food. (apply the same rule to wine)

9. I do not have a green thumb. I have the kind of thumb that kills any type of plant ever given to me. Whatever kind of thumb that is... I have it.

10. Writing has changed my life. Not just the career it's created but the way I feel when I write. If you have something you love to do I hope you get the opportunity to do it.



Piper Anderson Series:
Book 1: Chasing Justice (FREE)
Book 2: Cutting Ties
Book 3: Changing Fate
Book 4: Finding Freedom
Book 5: Settling Scores
Book 6: Battling Destiny
Book 7: Chris & Sydney Collection (Choosing Christmas & Saving Love)

Betty's Journal - Bonus Material (suggested to be read after Book 4 to avoid spoilers)

The Edenville Series:
Book 1: Flowers in the Snow (FREE!)
Book 2: Kiss in the Wind
Book 3: Stars in a Bottle
Book 4: Fire in the Heart (pre-order)

The Clover Series:
(Book 1 & 2) Half My Heart & Change My Heart (FREE)
(Book 3) All My Heart
(Book 4) Facing Home

The Rough Waters Series:
Book 1: The Goodbye Storm(FREE)
Book 2: The Runaway Storm
Book 3: The Rising Storm

The Barrington Billionaire Series
Book 1: Fierce Love (Free)
Book 2: Wild Eyes
Book 3: Crazy nights
Book 4: Loyal Hearts

The Piper Anderson Legacy Mystery
Book 1: Three Seconds to Rush (Free)
Book 2: Just for a Heartbeat
Book 3: Not just an Echo

Stand Alones:
Yours for the Taking
Sweet Rendezvous
Running from Shadows

Reviews

[Penny · Rating 2 out of 5]

Decently written and decent story. Decent seems to be the highest compliment I can give these two books. My biggest peeve is that they are not stand-alone books but rather one larger book separated for no apparent reason. There is no conclusion but rather a soap opera type finish goading you into buying the next episode, that's really lame.

[Laura · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is terrible, even for a romance book that I got for free. This was so bad that I could only read the first one--they're more like two novellas in length.

The characters have no depth, you feel nothing for the man Devin and are completely confused when he suddenly becomes this good guy! One minute he's plotting the downfall of the town and not caring about anyone, then on the next page he has planned and is carrying out this ridiculously cliched and superficial Christmas experience for the woman and her daughter. This daughter is straight from some Hallmark card with zero personality.
The singular sex scene is also horrible.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE.

[Helen Stothard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I downloaded this book after seeing a link to it being free on Amazon, and what an unexpected surprise it was. The suspense filled story through books one and two had me hooked. It's a story of corruption, betrayal, revenge and lost love. And what a fantastic set of characters it has in it. But... You have to buy book three to find out how it ends. Trust me, it's worth it!

Devin arrives back on Clover, set on revenge, only to find out that everything isn't as he expected or believed. Throw in a bad guy who refuses to quit, a lost love who's fallen on hard times and a security guy who doesn't always follow the rules and you're in for a really enjoyable read.

A couple of the pairings could come across as cheesy and quick, but they don't. The characters grow on you so quickly, you want them all to have a HEA, but there's a huge obstacle in the way for them all.

This book isn't just about the people, and a town struggling to free itself from corruption, it's a book about community, family and doing what's right rather than what's easy.

Please note the story doesn't finish until book three,

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read the first novella and started the second, but I just couldn't finish this. Besides being stilted and flat, the author obviously did no research into the office of Sheriff in NC or she would have realized that just because a town chooses to establish their own police force does not in any way remove an elected sheriff or his constitutionally granted powers. Since this was a basic premise of Devin's "revenge" it completely ruined any ability I might have had to suspend disbelief and enjoy the story.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read both these books and loved them. The characters are engaging and I look forward to the next book in this series.

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

I want a fan. The characters and the story are just not believable.

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[Shelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so in Love with this Author and her Amazing stories. To top it off The Heart of Clover (Book 1 & 2) are free on Amazon.
Young love is amazing and terrifying at the same time. Throw in a cover up, wrongful imprisonment and Revenge you get an amazing story. At time you just want to shake Devin and yell….
look at what is in front of you. Don’t let the past rule your future. This is your chance to get your happy ever after with your soul mate.
Rebecca is a strong, giving and loving woman. Since the day her soul mate was taken away she never given up hope and she saved half her heart for Devin. Hoping one day her heart would be whole again.

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Romantic read filled with suspense.

Devin loses everything - his freedom, his first love, his belief in justice.
He returns to Clover with a vengeance to right wrongs, to show the town of Clover his power and ability to destroy.
But, things are not what they seem - the heart and conscience come into play.

I understood Devin, had great empathy for him & the town of Clover - well written, great, wonderful character development and storyline

[Lacey Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

I realized as I started this book, I had actually read it. So, I breezed through it and refreshed my memory of Rebecca & Devin's story. I love that book 1 & 2 are in a convenient box set. Click is one of my favorite characters. Can't wait to go start All My Heart!! Great job, Danielle!!

[MARILYN HOLLINGSWORTH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

Great series

Great series. A love story with a mystery built in. A happily ever after weekend read.
I recommend it if you are looking for light reading.

[Cheri Lajaunie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome!

Awesome!

Great story that keeps you glued! Can feel the emotions that the characters display! Makes you want to get to the next chapter and the next and the next!! A must read!!!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great books and a great value in the bundle. What a crazy, funny, lovable group of misfits that somehow make it work, despite all their fears and mistrust. I will look for more from Michelle Stewart.

[Shauna Mc alary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loving this series of books. U feel instantly connected to the characters. I really hope Devin and Rebecca find their happy ever after. Yet again another fantastic series from Danielle Stewart

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to know what happens in this series. I thought Rebecca did it in the middle of the second book. I want to know if I am right. I went and purchased book 3 immediately and can't wait to start it!

[Shell Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

great story

This series has such love, hate, broken hearts, it makes you wonder can they make things right after they been so bad and wrong for so long great story line and wrote with so much depth to it loved it and if you decide to read it I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

found another great author. I have really enjoyed these 2 books. looking forward to the next book.

[mikkie foster · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great

Love this book so far and can't wait to finish the series!!! Love love! Kept me up 2 days. I couldn't put it down!

[Valerie Worster · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the way the author tells the story using first person point of view from different characters. It feels more authentic and true. I'm headed to find the next installment to download.

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. Can't wait to read the rest of the series.

[K Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Half of my heart-an engaging, well written story about a man seeking revenge who is reacquainted with his first love while on a quest for revenge. Danielle Stewart never disappoints. I highly recommend this book.

Change my heart-this book picks up where half of my heart left off. It is an action packed suspense novel. Change my heart delves into the age old question regarding the possibility of love changing a person. But it isnt just a sappy love story that is easy to pin down. Danielle Stewart keeps you guessing. Don't bother trying to figure out which way the story will go. She keeps you on your toes in the best way.

[Suz · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books have it all! Intrigue, love, who done it, family and never ending friendships.
Devin is a great character and is someone we all could know. Things went wrong and he fought through the bitterness to find himself on the other side with Rebecca by his side.
The friendships that become family are heartwarming.
From Luke and Olivia, Click and Jordan and a crazy Italian family, When you read Danielle Stewart’s books it’s liking making new friends.

[Sandra Saß · Rating 4 out of 5]

Devin planned his revenge on the town of Clover for some time, but he didn't expect his teenage love to still live there. Now he's not so sure any more. He wants to win Rebecca back and is torn between his love for her and his rage against the mistreatment he got eleven years before.
The town's Sheriff is still in charge and has the power to destroy the town of Clover with all his criminal deeds.

I wish the complete series would be in this book because I really hate cliffhangers.

[Hanny Carmel · Rating 4 out of 5]

the love story starts sweet, continues with a tragic mistake and hopefully will end with HEA in the next book.
I like the narrator, but I think such a story, told through several POVs, would have benefited from the use of multiple narrators - at least one for all the female characters and one for the male characters.
I received this audiobook at my request and I voluntarily wrote a review.

[Laurel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great plot with strong characters. The ever changing POV made this more difficult to understand. This was not totally sweet, and the sex scenes were short and not necessary. The final thing that killed this series for me was the part that had no ending.

[Gerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hearts of Clover

Really enjoyed reading this series so far. Highly recommend reading it. Full of mystery and suspense. Need to continue reading to find out more. Looking forward to reading the next of this series.

[Linda Carroll-Bradd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining story with complex characters but I wish I'd known the story doesn't end with this volume.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story

Yes this was hard to put down. The whole ensemble is fitting nicely together. Now getting ready to see how they pull this off .

[Debbi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute heart throb thrillers, well written.