Scarred (The Warm Heart)

Leaving was the only thing Mavis Butler could do after speaking words she refused to recant. The need to find a haven away from the soul-shattering poverty which threatened to destroy the very fabrication of her spirited disposition was uppermost on her mind. Despite her desire to stay in a place of familiarity, she finds the strength to escape, pack her bags and never look back.

Ed Proctor spent his life running away from his abusive father until one-afternoon shifts the very foundation of his existence, tearing him away from his solitary life and into the arms of Mavis.

Hidden secrets, deep scars, and forbidden tales of pain, torture, and shame enable both Mavis and Ed to leave the little town of Brewton, Alabama, to head up north to Pittsburgh, PA., a new realm of opportunities. With so much turmoil penetrating their hearts, this journey of love and completeness seems too good to be true. Will their love be enough for their survival?

Only time will tell.

Roe Braddy is a retired educator who lives in Pennsylvania. She is the author of ten books. She has a passion for history and the theatre. She grew up in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, which is the setting for the second book in this series, Surrendered. Roe is the recipient of six Emma Awards. (Awarded by Diverse Writers and Readers Inc. for excellence as a diverse romance novelist). Roe is also a playwright. She has written and produced three community theatre productions. Roe also has a love for vintage clothing, antique jewelry, and funky eyewear. You can find her hanging out at coffee shops or at the theatre.