This Time It's Love by Taccara Martin (signed)

Jaxon Hart is a world-renowned musician who has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the industry. Offstage, however, he's an unapologetic heartbreaker, leaving a trail of emotional wreckage in his wake.

His life takes a sharp turn when his estranged father dies, leaving him as the unexpected guardian of his 12-year-old half-sister, Mila, whom he's never met. Thrust overnight into single parenthood, Jaxon faces the very thing he's spent his life avoiding: vulnerability. This forces him to confront his fear of genuine love and meaningful connections.

Enter Hadassah "Dash" St. James, the dedicated head of Mila's charter school. Her love for children mirrors her commitment to her job, but a shadow of past trauma has dulled her once-bright spirit, sealing her heart away. Yet, she meets someone who can see through the mask she wears, someone who understands her in a way no one else has.

As Dash aids Jaxon and Mila in adjusting to their new circumstances, they, in turn, help her to rediscover her vibrancy and joy.

Brought to you from the writer and creator of the award-winning fiction podcast Unmasked, “This Time It’s Love” unfolds as a beautifully told story about healing, love, and the transformative power of family.