Miranda—or "Mae"—is a quirky romance novel editor who lives life with infectious optimism. Despite Holden's grumpy and closed-off exterior, Miranda is determined to bring light back into his life with her smart mouth and "terrible" knock-knock jokes . Just as they begin to find hope in each other, a second tragedy threatens to tear their fragile connection apart.

: The novel features a vibrant world of characters, including Will , a young boy whose hilarious rivalry with Holden for Miranda's attention provides much-needed levity. Themes and Reception A Steel Heart (The Heart Series): Knight, Amie - Amazon.com

by Amie Knight is a poignant, emotionally-charged contemporary romance that navigates the difficult terrain of trauma, healing, and the transformative power of love. As the second book in The Heart Series , it can be enjoyed as a standalone novel , though it features characters first introduced in See Through Heart . Plot Overview