Jamie Dell White

Defense of the Heart Jamie Dell White

Written in a style that is both humorous and dramatic, "Defense of the Heart" lawyer Julie Ross confronts a lifetime of lost love, missed opportunities, friendship, murder and betrayal amidst murder case in contemporary romance thriller. For Julie, love didn?t just walk in, it knocked her over. And left her with more than just a bruised knee and a broken heart? Now, years later, Julie has fought hard to achieve her successful law career and the good life for herself and her eight-year-old son, Cody. When Jenny, her childhood best friend, is accused of an unspeakable crime in Alabama, Julie is determined to assist in the defense. Sparks fly when she discovers her co-counsel is the irresistible Jake Reynolds, the man she banished from her life years ago. As disturbing facts surrounding the alleged crime unfold, Julie tries to mask her conflicting emotions from her family and friends as she continues to hide the truth about Cody from Jake. But the defense is getting hot, and with a child in the mix, the stakes are raised. As the former lovers join forces to uncover Jenny?s past, they must face their own and decide if old betrayals are unforgivable. And, even after so many years, is there any defense to her own heart?