Building Hearts by Julie Arduini

 Building Hearts: A Clean and Wholesome Small-Town Romance with Christian Surrender Issues like Belonging/Acceptance, Grief, Secrets (Surrendering Hearts)

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Julie Arduini

Kindle and paperback

274 pages 

September 19, 2025

Surrendered Scribe Media

 

Can one reality show rebuild a home and two hearts?

Evan Hart has always felt the odd one out in a family of thriving siblings. When his reality show pitch is greenlit and he's named co-producer, Evan sees a chance to finally belong within his family and the world watching them. Building with the Harts promises new beginnings and second chances until the network adds a wildcard: Shea Madden, a brooding co-producer with secrets of her own.

Shea Madden walked away from reality TV after a contestant's public humiliation led to tragedy, and she took the fall. The Renovation Channel offers her a shot at redemption with a show built on authenticity and hope. Working alongside insecure but earnest Evan Hart begins to heal old wounds until Shea's past resurfaces, threatening her future, the show's success, and the Hart family.

In this clean and wholesome small-town romance, Book 3 of 6 in the Surrendering Hearts series, featuring the Christian surrender issues of belonging, grief, and forgiveness, discover how faith, trust, and unexpected love can rise from the rubble.

Reviewer's comments:                          

Evan Hart pitched a new show for television, and like everyone’s dream, they accepted his idea and named him co-producer. It has all the drama, problems, and conflict that you’d expect of a how-to reality show like this: personality clashes. Big egos. Behind the camera conflict. And problems. At odds with his family, he’s finally given the chance at a new beginning. Shea Madden was picked by Entertainment Now to co-produce with Evan. Shea, too, earns a second chance to prove herself and her skills after a previous failed show. The story is about finding where you belong and forgiveness.

 Coming from a famous family of sextuplets, Evan has insecurities about being overshadowed by his famous family, and he feels he must prove himself. The story has delightful banter and a behind-the-scenes look at Building Hearts. And who doesn’t have the urge to peek behind the cameras on set to see what’s really going on behind the scenes? Now you have your chance to do just that. A thoroughly delightful book you’re sure to enjoy. 

Meet the Author:                                                      

Julie’s books are always winners. She is probably the most underrated author. Her storylines are well developed, and characters are enjoyable” —Amazon review, Anchored Hearts

Julie Arduini writes small-town romances with Christian surrender issues and chocolate mentions. She’s the author of the Surrendering Hearts series (Anchored hearts, Repairing Hearts) where the sic Hart multiples discover their identity and try to find a love like their parents shared. Arduini has another romance series, Surrendering Time (Entrusted, Entangled, and Engaged).

Her stand-alone romances include the Christian novella Match Made in Heaven and the inspirational novella, Restoring Christmas.

Arduini also wrote a series with her daughter for tween and teen girls, as well as women of all ages. Surrendering Stinkin’ Thinkin’ (You’re Beautiful, You’re Amazing, and You’re Brilliant). They feature a chapter from a mentor’s journey, and then a chapter from the younger female, both believing the same lie about themselves. “This belongs in every church, school, and library.” —Amazon review.