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Heart Falls Vignette Collection #2
Girls' Night Out
After the happily-ever-afters, their stories go on.
A collection of short stories in the Heart Falls world by New York Times bestselling Author Vivian Arend.
One of the great parts of writing a long family saga is that I get to revisit characters who have already found their happily-ever-after. Over the past years, I’ve written short vignettes featuring beloved characters from the Heart Falls series. They’re written specifically for readers who have already enjoyed the main stories. Some of these visits with favourite friends were previously sent out in newsletters.
Check first to see where each vignette fits into the full series if you want to avoid spoilers for books you haven’t yet read!
This collection contains a brand-new short story for Walker and Ivy Stone, as well, and it’s the ONLY place to read this story!
THIS COLLECTION
Reading List for Heart Falls AND a family tree/character list
The following girls/guys night out
Glamour & Truth
Ashton's Birthday Surprise
Mischief at the Fire Hall
Sharing Secrets
And the short
A Forever Family
For the past year, Ivy and Walker Stone have been working to expand their family. They’ve filled out forms until their fingers cramped, had home visits with social workers, and planned for the future. Walker and his brothers have done construction and renovations to his and Ivy’s home in Heart Falls to make room for the coming new additions.
And now the day they’ve waited for is about to arrive.
*Bonus… Tucker and Ginny’s wedding is included in this story!
A collection of short stories in the Heart Falls world by New York Times bestselling Author Vivian Arend.
One of the great parts of writing a long family saga is that I get to revisit characters who have already found their happily-ever-after. Over the past years, I’ve written short vignettes featuring beloved characters from the Heart Falls series. They’re written specifically for readers who have already enjoyed the main stories. Some of these visits with favourite friends were previously sent out in newsletters.
Check first to see where each vignette fits into the full series if you want to avoid spoilers for books you haven’t yet read!
This collection contains a brand-new short story for Walker and Ivy Stone, as well, and it’s the ONLY place to read this story!
THIS COLLECTION
Reading List for Heart Falls AND a family tree/character list
The following girls/guys night out
Glamour & Truth
Ashton's Birthday Surprise
Mischief at the Fire Hall
Sharing Secrets
And the short
A Forever Family
For the past year, Ivy and Walker Stone have been working to expand their family. They’ve filled out forms until their fingers cramped, had home visits with social workers, and planned for the future. Walker and his brothers have done construction and renovations to his and Ivy’s home in Heart Falls to make room for the coming new additions.
And now the day they’ve waited for is about to arrive.
*Bonus… Tucker and Ginny’s wedding is included in this story!
- GenresContemporaryRomance
146 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 22, 2022
47 people are currently reading
90 people want to read
About the author
Vivian Arend
157 books2,623 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Vivian Arend loves to share the products of her over-active imagination with her readers. She writes contemporary, western, and light-hearted paranormal romances. The stories are humorous yet emotional, usually with a large cast of family or friends, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Vivian lives in British Columbia, Canada, with her husband of many years—her inspiration for every hero and a willing companion for all sorts of adventures.
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Displaying 1 - 21 of 21 reviews
January 5, 2024
This collection of vignettes and an extended story feature beloved characters from Heart Falls and celebrate happy milestones from birthdays, to weddings, to births and growing families that I absolutely loved. Be sure to check out the chronological order of Vivian’s books before you start reading and enjoy!
June 16, 2022
It's always fun to head back into Heart Falls and see how the various couples are doing. This time around we got some girl time, a nice set-up for Rose, and a sweet little bundle of joy.
AND...Ivy and Walker's story. Or maybe I should say Ivy, Walker, and their budding family's story. And, oh, it's a sweet one. Sweet and a little sad, but just right all the same.
Family, friends, more family, snacks, sweetness, kittens, and a whole lot of love. The Stone family (in all their permutations) sure does know how to have a good time AND how to welcome anyone and everyone into their hearts. *thumbs up*
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
AND...Ivy and Walker's story. Or maybe I should say Ivy, Walker, and their budding family's story. And, oh, it's a sweet one. Sweet and a little sad, but just right all the same.
Family, friends, more family, snacks, sweetness, kittens, and a whole lot of love. The Stone family (in all their permutations) sure does know how to have a good time AND how to welcome anyone and everyone into their hearts. *thumbs up*
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
March 30, 2025
Love, Love, and Some Much More Love
The second collection of vignettes is sweet, silly, full of friendships, a fun boudoir shoot, a surprise party, a baby event, and more. I loved each one. (NOTE: prior reading required.)
“But the whole point of boudoir is to celebrate our amazingness and absolute personification of sexiness.”
-- Lisa Coleman
Julia Blushing, Zach Sorenson, Ashton Stewart, Sonora Fallen, Madison and Ryan Zhao, and several others received either bonus epilogues or more love and shenanigans added to their stories. I was amused by the lot of them. 🩷😁
Walker and Ivy (Fields) Stone get a bonus story, with an interlude for Ginny Stone and Tucker Stewart. It had me teary-eyed as they welcomed Carter, Chloe, and Harper to the Stone family. There's heartbreak and challenges, but how they handle them is heartwarming. 😢🤧💔💙
I received an author's copy of the audio book. The narrator is Tatiana Sokolov. She is so easy to listen to. 🎧🩵🎧
Story: 5 stars
Narration: 4.5 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x
March 29, 2025
Great updates on everyone
Loved watching Walker and Ivy get their family. Tucker and Ginny getting married and including the new girls in the family to make them feel like part of the family. And then there was when Carter showed up and also got adopted by Walker and Ivy so he could be with his sisters.
Loved watching Walker and Ivy get their family. Tucker and Ginny getting married and including the new girls in the family to make them feel like part of the family. And then there was when Carter showed up and also got adopted by Walker and Ivy so he could be with his sisters.
June 8, 2024
I really enjoyed this one! It was a great collection of bonus stories and catch ups with characters from the Heart Falls world. It covers a couple different time frames throughout the series and we get to see some girls and guys nights out which was fun. We also get a brand new story for Ivy and Walker Stone and get to see them during their adoption when the get the call to get their kids and the process of building the trust and relationship with them. I loved this story! It was really cute and adorable and I just loved how both Walker and Ivy interacted with the kids and went about building their relationships and trust and a safe place for and with them. This was a great addition and really glad got to see it in detail.
The narrator did a good job with all the characters and action throughout the stories.
The narrator did a good job with all the characters and action throughout the stories.
February 26, 2022
This collection of vignettes from Heart Falls also includes some pretty big moments. I’d read most of the vignettes already, but it is great to have them altogether in a book! Getting to check-in with loved characters is always a treat. But the best part of this book, that brought all the emotions and a few tears, was the new story. Ivy and Walker start their family. We get how they are doing, sweet moments between parents and children, wild times between siblings, and all the love, and then some, that anyone could handle. To make it even more special, nestled in the middle of that story, we get Ginny and Tuckers wedding <3 and p.s, I totally agree with Walker, they need a dog!
February 23, 2022
Loved this!!
Oh my gosh, I absolutely adored reading about Ivy and Walker and their road to a family!! Those two were definitely made to be patents. Now they can share the love they have for each other with their children!! Loved these stories!!!
Oh my gosh, I absolutely adored reading about Ivy and Walker and their road to a family!! Those two were definitely made to be patents. Now they can share the love they have for each other with their children!! Loved these stories!!!
February 26, 2022
Loved it
This is a series of mini stories that add to the original sorry. I found it to be so delightful and loved how it added more clarity to each story it made me smile so treat yourself you won't be disappointed
This is a series of mini stories that add to the original sorry. I found it to be so delightful and loved how it added more clarity to each story it made me smile so treat yourself you won't be disappointed
March 11, 2022
I had read a couple of these short stories before, missed a couple more. But this one was worth reading for the last story. Loved seeing the Stone family get bigger on 2 fronts and loved how one little girl knew she could depend on her new family no matter what!
July 31, 2024
Audiobook review:
Overall: 5
Performance: 5
Story: 5
All of the stories in this collection are wonderful but the last one had me nearly sobbing with heartfelt and happy tears. Ivy and Walker’s story of getting their forever family is one of the best ones I’ve ever read. I loved these stories so much!
I received a review copy of this audiobook at my request; my review was not influenced by the author or narrator.
Overall: 5
Performance: 5
Story: 5
All of the stories in this collection are wonderful but the last one had me nearly sobbing with heartfelt and happy tears. Ivy and Walker’s story of getting their forever family is one of the best ones I’ve ever read. I loved these stories so much!
I received a review copy of this audiobook at my request; my review was not influenced by the author or narrator.
October 5, 2025
Good short stories
I love the collection of stories from the vast number of characters from this series. Good to see recent updates, new additions and of course families growing. I especially liked Walker and Ivy's story. Finally getting the children they want to adopt and so much more.
I love the collection of stories from the vast number of characters from this series. Good to see recent updates, new additions and of course families growing. I especially liked Walker and Ivy's story. Finally getting the children they want to adopt and so much more.
May 25, 2022
Girls' Night Out
Vivian did it again. All of these little stories were FANTASTIC! I love how she blends all of the families together! I love that Ivy and Walker have their dream come true! FANTASTIC job Vivian! I would recommend this book!
Vivian did it again. All of these little stories were FANTASTIC! I love how she blends all of the families together! I love that Ivy and Walker have their dream come true! FANTASTIC job Vivian! I would recommend this book!
February 26, 2023
great addition
I love these vignettes, they’re a wonderful glimpse into the continuing lives of the Heart Falls families. They are fun, sweet & heartwarming. My favourite part of the vignette was the growth of Walker & Ivy’s family. Definitely recommend.
I love these vignettes, they’re a wonderful glimpse into the continuing lives of the Heart Falls families. They are fun, sweet & heartwarming. My favourite part of the vignette was the growth of Walker & Ivy’s family. Definitely recommend.
July 24, 2023
Vivian arend never disappoints. This book is a series of stories that fit in and around the Heart Falls books. They expand and complete what we already know about the characters. I wish other authors would do this too. Sometimes a reader just wants to know what happened next.
August 17, 2023
Girl’s Night Out: Vignettes Vol. 2
I so enjoyed these little peeks into the lives of Heart Falls favorite families. I do hope that Ms. Arend will HEA for Tansy, Petra and all the newest members who are joining Heart Falls. I feel like I belong there myself.
I so enjoyed these little peeks into the lives of Heart Falls favorite families. I do hope that Ms. Arend will HEA for Tansy, Petra and all the newest members who are joining Heart Falls. I feel like I belong there myself.
August 29, 2024
These ladies know how to have a great time! Vivian Arend continues to wow me with these ladies. Add in Walker and Ivy's family... so much love. With Tatiana Sokolov narrating, you feel as if you are there!
May 4, 2022
It's good with all the extra bonuses from each section. The one that got me the most and got me teary eye is with Ivy and Walker and their special gifts.
May 23, 2022
Exceptional
This was a wonderful story. I love the family and friends who are so involved in each other's lives. I look forward to reading more about them all.
This was a wonderful story. I love the family and friends who are so involved in each other's lives. I look forward to reading more about them all.
October 20, 2023
Fun follow-up short stories
Not a standalone. Fun short stories following couples in the HEART FALLS series world.
Short and sweet - loved them.
excellent narration.
Not a standalone. Fun short stories following couples in the HEART FALLS series world.
Short and sweet - loved them.
excellent narration.
December 24, 2023
AUDIBLE
Good narration.
I loved reading these and enjoyed listening to the audible book, but I absolutely adored A Forever Family in audible.
So sweet, heart-breaking and heart-warming.
BOOK REVIEW
Loved Ivy and Walker's story Forever Family. It was very heart-warming and sweet. But the rest were great too.
GLAMOUR AND TRUTH
What a great female bonding and empowering story.
ASHTON’ BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
Great birthday party idea and I cannot wait to read about Ashton and Sonora finally sorting themselves out and becoming a couple. They have wasted enough years.
MISCHIEF AT THE FIRE HALL
What a huge surprise for Maddison and Ryan. Talk about being in the right place, at the right time and with the right people.
SHARING SECRETS
Some fun time with the girls sharing some secrets after a few drinks. Nice to have the newer faces of Sydney and Petra included.
FOREVER FAMILY which includes Ginny and Tucker’s beautiful and happy wedding.
I LOVED Ivy and Walker’s story, emotional happiness. Once again this author had me crying both sad and happy tears.
Have Ginny and Tuckers wedding slotted into this story was just so wonderfully sweet.
Good narration.
I loved reading these and enjoyed listening to the audible book, but I absolutely adored A Forever Family in audible.
So sweet, heart-breaking and heart-warming.
BOOK REVIEW
Loved Ivy and Walker's story Forever Family. It was very heart-warming and sweet. But the rest were great too.
GLAMOUR AND TRUTH
What a great female bonding and empowering story.
ASHTON’ BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
Great birthday party idea and I cannot wait to read about Ashton and Sonora finally sorting themselves out and becoming a couple. They have wasted enough years.
MISCHIEF AT THE FIRE HALL
What a huge surprise for Maddison and Ryan. Talk about being in the right place, at the right time and with the right people.
SHARING SECRETS
Some fun time with the girls sharing some secrets after a few drinks. Nice to have the newer faces of Sydney and Petra included.
FOREVER FAMILY which includes Ginny and Tucker’s beautiful and happy wedding.
I LOVED Ivy and Walker’s story, emotional happiness. Once again this author had me crying both sad and happy tears.
Have Ginny and Tuckers wedding slotted into this story was just so wonderfully sweet.
August 23, 2025
Fabulous book. A great catch up to couples and families.
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