Agent of the Heart
- Authors: Alexa Aston
- Series: Book 3 in the Hearts in Hawthorne series
- Genres: Romance
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- Release Date: August 12, 2025
- Print length: 280 pages (Kindle)
About the book
Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston’s Agent of the Heart, the third book in Hearts in Hawthorne.
A successful sports agent is on a quest to find his long-lost family. Meanwhile, a woman is facing a turning point in her career. Despite their different backgrounds, these two individuals meet and discover a deep need for each other.
Jace Tanner, the owner of a prestigious sports management agency in Dallas, is determined to locate his brother whom he was separated from as a child. After the passing of Eli's adoptive parents, Jace enlists the help of an investigator to find him. Upon discovering that Eli is the medical director of a hospital in Hawthorne, Texas, Jace decides to make contact and meets Eli on his wedding day.
Darby Montgomery, the cousin of the bride, is back in her hometown and contemplating a career change after a decade. An opportunity to teach at her old school presents itself, but her encounter with Jace leaves her puzzled. Despite believing they are too different to pursue a romance, Jace is determined to prove Darby wrong.
Attracted to Darby's optimism and warm personality, Jace finds himself captivated by her. Seeing his brother's happiness, Jace begins to yearn for the same fulfillment in his own life.
As Jace and Darby's bond deepens, they must navigate the complexities of balancing their professional responsibilities with their growing affection. Jace opens up about his past and confronts his fears of commitment. Darby, on the other hand, fears that their aspirations in life may not align and hesitates to risk her heart, despite the undeniable chemistry between them.
Will Jace and Darby overcome their differences and take a chance on love, finding the bravery to choose each other?