{"product_id":"guarded-hearts-imani-price-9798892833134","title":"Guarded Hearts: An African-American Romance Standalone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome lessons begin with falling down. Naomi's began with learning how to stand tall again.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaomi Ellis has always protected others-first as a librarian, then as a single mother to her ten-year-old son, Omari. But when she finds a cruel message stuffed in her son's locker, she realizes it's time to teach him more than books can offer. A chance encounter at Sweetgum Jiu-Jitsu \u0026amp; Wellness introduces them to a new kind of strength-and to \u003cstrong\u003eKhadir Grant\u003c\/strong\u003e, the quiet man who once offered Naomi safety when she needed it most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow a respected instructor, Khadir runs his dojo with patience, purpose, and heart. For Naomi and Omari, it becomes more than a place to train-it becomes a place to heal. As Naomi's guard begins to lower, long-buried feelings start to rise. But trusting someone again, especially in a town that whispers, takes more courage than any black belt test.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith protective instincts, slow-burning chemistry, and the kind of love that shows up when it counts, Khadir just might be everything Naomi never thought she'd find.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a heartwarming, sweet, clean romance set in the beloved Southern town of Sweetgum Meadows, \u003cem\u003eGuarded Hearts\u003c\/em\u003e is a feel-good story of second chances, small-town support, and the kind of love worth fighting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStart reading today and discover the healing power of love, loyalty, and learning how to let someone in.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Imani Price\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798892833134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Books to Hook Publishing, LLC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.49d","brand":"Imani Price","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852646232319,"sku":"9798892833134","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/guarded-hearts-imani-price-9798892833134","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}