a hidden heart: volume 4

Rhett Colton has spent the last two years working deep undercover for the FBI. He’s forsaken
his friends and family to keep his community safe, but now that his mission is over, he’s haunted
by what he’s done and is having a hard time returning to his previous life. Only two things are
keeping him from becoming totally lost--his dog, Rebel, and the beautiful new town
veterinarian.

Jasmine Owens is ready to start over in the charming town of Colton, Mississippi, by opening
her own veterinary practice. Jasmine knows what it’s like to constantly have her abilities
questioned, but she’s strong enough to persevere. When she agrees to board Rhett’s dog while
he’s away in D.C., they begin talking every night over the phone and she realizes Rhett isn’t the
man she thought he was. He’s so much more and sparks quickly fly on both ends.

But when new threats surface, Jasmine and everyone in Colton’s safety are threatened. Rhett will
need to make a decision. He’s always sacrificed everything for his job, but is he willing to risk
their relationship too?

Eliana West, the recipient of the 2022 Nancy Pearl Award for genre fiction, is committed to embracing diversity in her writing. That means she doesn’t limit herself to a single genre. Instead, Eliana welcomes every story that comes her way with open arms. She aims to create characters that reflect the diversity of her community, with a range of social backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations. Eliana loves to weave in historical elements whenever she can. She believes everyone deserves a happy ending.

From small towns to close-knit communities, Eliana West loves stories that bring people from different backgrounds together through the common language of unconditional love and acceptance. Eliana is a passionate advocate for diversity within the writing community. She is the founder of Writers for Diversity and teaches classes and workshops, encouraging writers to create diverse characters and worlds with an empathetic approach.

When Eliana isn’t plotting her characters’ happy endings, she can be found embarking on adventures with her husband, traversing winding country roads in their beloved vintage Volkswagen Westfalia, affectionately named Bianca. Whether it’s traveling abroad or exploring locally, Eliana and her husband are always willing to get lost and see where the adventure takes them.

Eliana loves connecting with readers through her website: www.elianawest.com.