Aching Heart

Nursing sister Hannah Dervain's carefully ordered life is shattered when a routine check-up reveals she has cancer. Fighting for her health, she must also confront the painful rift with her estranged daughter who is serving time in prison.

Savanna is crushed by the news, and agrees to visits from her mother, but their reunion is anything but smooth. Years of hurt, disappointment, and broken trust quickly resurface, testing their fragile bond. While Savanna grapples with depression and challenges of her own, her latest reckless plan threatens the fragile progress they've made.

Can Hannah summon the courage to take a stand and be the mother she longs to be?

Trigger warning: This story deals with themes of family estrangement, addiction, and cancer.

The Heart Series
Set in South Africa and the Ivory Coast, The Heart Series follows resilient women who confront life's toughest obstacles in search of love, connection, and family. Each woman's journey is a powerful story of transformation and hope, offering emotional depth and an inspiring look at the strength of the human spirit.