Dive into the Cowbird Creek series with this first book! Can they help each other heal? Joshua Gibbs survived the Civil War, building on his wartime experiences to become a small town doctor. And if he wakes from nightmares more often than he would like, only his dog Major is there to know it. Then two newcomers arrive in Cowbird Creek: Clara Brook, a plain-speaking and yet enigmatic farmer’s daughter, and Freida Blum, an elderly Jewish widow from New York. Freida knows just what Joshua needs: a bride. But it shouldn’t be Clara Brook! Joshua tries everything he can think of to discourage Freida’s efforts, including a wager: if he can find Freida a husband, she’ll stop trying to find him a wife. Will either matchmaker succeed? Or is it Clara, despite her own scars, who can heal the doctor’s troubled heart? “This one is a must read for historical fiction buffs. Ms. Wyle has done her homework and it shows as the dust gets in your eyes, and the smells of horse and prairie fill your nostrils. A wonderful atmosphere that feels like stepping back in time as the manners, the speech and the neighborly attitudes come alive." -- Tome Tender "The love story that develops is endearing and timeless. . . . My world felt right while reading this book, as if I'd found an old friend and sat for a while to drink coffee and chat about life or love. . . . It is one of the best modern historical romances I have read in recent years." -- author and blogger Kathryn Blade "The resolution scene is worthy of Jane Austen. . . . Wyle's writing is equally excellent throughout. . . . [P]ossesses, in print, the qualities of a handmade, inherited quilt . . . cozy, humble, homey, sweet, and a capsule of another time. Its threads and colors hint at larger patterns that extend beyond the work's borders." -- author, blogger and scholar Danusha Goska "Wyle's historical romance is a fantastic tale of life on the prairie for a country doctor still dealing with his war experience. . . . [H]umorous, touching . . . a wonderful read that kept me interested from the first page." - Teresa Grabs (author of Wish Upon a Leaf ) "This one is a must read for historical fiction buffs. Ms. Wyle has done her homework and it shows as the dust gets in your eyes, and the smells of horse and prairie fill your nostrils. A wonderful atmosphere that feels like stepping back in time . . . . Truly a hidden gem." -- Tome Tender "[C]ompelling . . . . What Heals The Heart is a time-machine in a compact tome.. . . If you love period pieces, Karen A. Wyle's book will satisfy even the most discerning reader. This elegant novel is an exquisite example of romance at its finest!" -- Indies Today