First Comes Love

By Heather Heyford | Publisher: Lyrical Press

About the book

“A sweet story, rich in family relationships, small-town comfort, and a romance between two deserving people” from the author of The Sweet Spot (The Romance Dish).
 
In Heather Heyford’s second Willamette Valley Romance, a single mom and attorney with deep roots in the rolling hills of Oregon’s Ribbon Ridge wine country thinks her family is perfect as is—until she crosses paths again with a gruff police officer who has two boys of his own . . .  
  
After detective Alex Walker’s last case in Portland is skewered by a tough-as-nails attorney, he decides to finish out his career on a quiet note in the Willamette Valley. Dedicated to his job and committed to his family, he’s fine letting his brusque exterior keep even the thought of a relationship at bay—especially once he realizes his new hometown is the old hometown of the attorney who ruined his last case . . . 
 
Single mom and attorney Kerry O’Hearn is just as wary as Alex is, thanks to her disastrous first marriage. But she isn’t fooled by Alex’s tough-guy image. When he asks for her assistance in gaining custody of two little boys from an abusive foster home, she sees what he desperately tries to hide: a giant-sized heart. Between them they have five kids and a whole barrel of bad experience. And yet, Kerry can’t shake the feeling that she and the crusty cop were meant to be . . . 
 
Praise for the Willamette Valley Romances
 
“Heather Heyford always pulls at my heartstrings.”—Guilty Pleasures on Right All Along
 
“Heartfelt and engaging.”—Urban Book Reviews on The Sweet Spot

Editions of First Comes Love

Paperback
ISBN 9781516102570
EBook
ISBN 9781516102600

Read an Excerpt

“A sweet story, rich in family relationships, small-town comfort, and a romance between two deserving people” from the author of The Sweet Spot (The Romance Dish).
 
In Heather Heyford’s second Willamette Valley Romance, a single mom and attorney with deep roots in the rolling hills of Oregon’s Ribbon Ridge wine country thinks her family is perfect as is—until she crosses paths again with a gruff police officer who has two boys of his own . . .  
  
After detective Alex Walker’s last case in Portland is skewered by a tough-as-nails attorney, he decides to finish out his career on a quiet note in the Willamette Valley. Dedicated to his job and committed to his family, he’s fine letting his brusque exterior keep even the thought of a relationship at bay—especially once he realizes his new hometown is the old hometown of the attorney who ruined his last case . . . 
 
Single mom and attorney Kerry O’Hearn is just as wary as Alex is, thanks to her disastrous first marriage. But she isn’t fooled by Alex’s tough-guy image. When he asks for her assistance in gaining custody of two little boys from an abusive foster home, she sees what he desperately tries to hide: a giant-sized heart. Between them they have five kids and a whole barrel of bad experience. And yet, Kerry can’t shake the feeling that she and the crusty cop were meant to be . . . 
 
Praise for the Willamette Valley Romances
 
“Heather Heyford always pulls at my heartstrings.”—Guilty Pleasures on Right All Along
 
“Heartfelt and engaging.”—Urban Book Reviews on The Sweet Spot

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Comes Love about?

“A sweet story, rich in family relationships, small-town comfort, and a romance between two deserving people” from the author of The Sweet Spot (The Romance Dish).
 
In Heather Heyford’s second Willamette Valley Romance, a single mom and attorney with deep roots in the rolling hills of Oregon’s Ribbon Ridge wine country thinks her family is perfect as is—until she crosses paths again with a gruff police officer who has two boys of his own . . .  
  
After detective Alex Walker’s last case in Portland is skewered by a tough-as-nails attorney, he decides to finish out his career on a quiet note in the Willamette Valley. Dedicated to his job and committed to his family, he’s fine letting his brusque exterior keep even the thought of a relationship at bay—especially once he realizes his new hometown is the old hometown of the attorney who ruined his last case . . . 
 
Single mom and attorney Kerry O’Hearn is just as wary as Alex is, thanks to her disastrous first marriage. But she isn’t fooled by Alex’s tough-guy image. When he asks for her assistance in gaining custody of two little boys from an abusive foster home, she sees what he desperately tries to hide: a giant-sized heart. Between them they have five kids and a whole barrel of bad experience. And yet, Kerry can’t shake the feeling that she and the crusty cop were meant to be . . . 
 
Praise for the Willamette Valley Romances
 
“Heather Heyford always pulls at my heartstrings.”—Guilty Pleasures on Right All Along
 
“Heartfelt and engaging.”—Urban Book Reviews on The Sweet Spot

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in First Comes Love?

Fiction > Romance > Modern and Contemporary romance

Where can I read a sample of First Comes Love?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781516102570

How long is First Comes Love and how many pages does it have?

First Comes Love has 352 page(s)

Is First Comes Love part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series A Willamette Valley Romance

Who is/are the Author/s of the book First Comes Love?

Heather Heyford

Who is the Publisher of the book First Comes Love?

Lyrical Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

First Comes Love is available as paperback(ISBN 9781516102570) and ebook(ISBN 9781516102600)

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