LGBTQ Romance
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PJ
May 10, 2026
This book has it all!
The pit in my stomach at the last words tells me I need more! This writer can write. Thank you Ruby Scott.
4.8 / 5.0
Published: 2026
Description
In the quiet, cobblestone corners of a town steeped in history, the past is never truly buried. Bridge Cahill is a force of nature, a woman whose presence is as disruptive as it is magnetic. Returning to the place where secrets linger in the shadows of elegant ballrooms and whispered scandals, she finds herself entangled with the one person who can see beneath her guarded exterior. Their connection is a slow, simmering burn that threatens to consume the fragile peace of their community.
Exposed Hearts weaves a tapestry of longing, resilience, and the raw vulnerability of opening oneself to another. Set against a lush Regency backdrop, this story transcends the constraints of its era, grounding its high-stakes tension in the deeply human need for intimacy and belonging. As the boundaries between duty and desire blur, these two women must decide if the risk of exposure is worth the price of their own hearts. This is a masterful conclusion to the series, offering a sophisticated exploration of love that feels both timeless and urgent. Every glance, every touch, and every unspoken word builds toward a shattering revelation that will leave you breathless and desperate for more. It is an unforgettable journey of healing and profound, steamy romance.
Customer Reviews
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Marisa
May 11, 2026
Best in the Series
I don't think anything can adequately prepare you for the force of nature that is Bridge Cahill. She is a dream and definitely one of my all-time favorite characters.
This reverse slow-burn is one of the best I've ever experienced. While I love all the books in this series for different reasons, this one might be my favorite. It just feels fun, but in a way that still hits hard and leaves you emotionally wrecked.
One of the reasons I love Ruby's books is the apparent ease with which she crafts a story. The emotion is there, the tension, the heat, the wit, but none of it feels forced. It all flows naturally.
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GeeRain
April 30, 2026
Fantastic series finale!
Ruby Scott has a knack for saving the best for last in all of her series and she has definitely done that with Exposed Hearts!
She brings us back to the mountains of Colorado.
Ruby starts this book with the most incredible character introductions ever! (I won't spoil it!). Frankie, SAR volunteer and wildlife educator, coming out of a bad break up. Bridge, free solo climber, guarding a secret, she's like no character I've ever met. And then there's Maple, as sweet as her name and just as adorable.
It's slow burn at its finest and as different as Frankie and Bridge are, their chemistry is scorching, starting at Rosie's Bar!
Shannon, Tess and all the search and rescue volunteers are back, plus some new adorable characters as well.
I love everything about this book. Frankie and Bridge, the emotions that are brought forth, the twists and turns the plot takes and of course, the scorching heat!
