Unknown to her tiny town of Deep Haven, Isadora Presley spends her nights as Miss Foolish Heart, the star host of a syndicated talk radio show. Millions tune in to hear her advice on dating and falling in love, unaware that she’s never really done either. Issy’s ratings soar when it seems she’s falling in love on-air with a caller. A caller she doesn’t realize lives right next door.
Caleb Knight served a tour of duty in Iraq and paid a steep price. The last thing he wants is pity, so he hides his disability and moves to Deep Haven to land his dream job as the high school football coach. When his beautiful neighbor catches his eye, in a moment of desperation he seeks advice from My Foolish Heart , the show that airs before his favorite sports broadcast.
Before he knows it, Caleb finds himself drawn to the host―and more confused than ever. Is his perfect love the woman on the radio . . . Or the one next door?
My Review:
published in 2011
My Foolish Heart is pure romance and it was refreshing to read a story where the plot focused on just that — the romance between Caleb and Issy. This doesn’t mean the story is shallow or lacking in any way. In fact the simplicity of it allowed Warren to go deeper into the hearts and lives of two people struggling to overcome past tragedies. She does it so well that I can totally see this play out on the big screen — it’s the kind of feel good, triumphant story with a mega football game ending that would move you to tears in the theater. Honestly, it would be a hit at the box office.
Football? I HATE football. I don’t understand it, don’t want to and have absolutely no interest in anyone who does…until Caleb…and Issy. I actually read the football talk! I actually got the football jargon! That in itself is a miracle!
You will meet the most endearing furry, four-footed beast in the pages of this book. Roger/Duncan provides humour and comfort and a major goosebump moment. And secondary characters who steal the spotlight at times as they struggle…and conquer…their own troubled pasts.
And then there’s Issy. Warren approached her condition with compassion and understanding and somehow got into Issy’s heart and then shared it with her readers. I was really touched by Issy’s struggle and paralleled it with some of my own. Not that I have ever suffered from a full blown panic attack, but I have certainly experienced selected ‘mini’ ones. Haven’t we all? And being able to connect with that and watch Issy’s battle somehow made me feel stronger too.
A wonderful, inspiring read that packs quite a few surprises…just to keep things interesting!
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a gently read paperback copy and is available to any reader, any where — so, yay, another International Giveaway!
If you would like a chance to win a copy of My Foolish Heart, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday May 10 2025.
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This looks fun! Adorable cover and I’m intrigued by a book where you got the football talk, since I’m also NOT into football
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Bwahahaha! Glad I’m not alone in my football dislike. 🙂 For awhile there were all kinds of CF romances featuring football and it about drove me crazy! Now it seems to be hockey’s turn. 🙂 Good luck, Stephanie!
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I’m embarrassed to admit but I haven’t read any of Susan May Warren. I love her writing newsletter though, and I want to read her novels. By the way, totally understand how you feel about football. I don’t get it either.
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Ohhh, wow, that’s a lot of catching up to do if you’re so inclined! This is a great place to dive in though since a lot of her later books are series that read best in order. Good luck, Rebecca! And ya for more football dislike solidarity! 🙂
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MY FOOLISH HEART sounds absolutely AMAZING! Showing two people overcoming their own problems, a sweet well-written romance, a four-legged furbaby (always a big hit for me), a story with football that even a non-fan (like me) can understand and an inspirational thread through it with some surprises thrown in all adds up to a fabulous package. Put it all in one book and I’m not only sold, but I’m dying to read it.
Thank you so much for the chance to win a copy of a book now on my TBR list.
2clowns at arkansas dot net
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Eeeep! Another football non-fan. You are all my peeps! Bwahaha! Good luck, Kay!
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It’s so fun discovering all these retro books by Susan!!! I have quite a list to catch up on 😊
A sigh worthy romance novel sounds like just the thing to read right now, and I love this cover! 💖
teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com
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Retro Reads are fun — though a little overwhelming since there are so many of them in my case. Good luck, Trixi!
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Another author I haven’t read in quite a while! Thanks for these retro’s. Kathleen lanehillhouse(at)gmail(dot)com
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You’re welcome, Kathleen. Good luck!
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Ooh, this sounds good! With almost a little bit of a reverse You’ve Got Mail situation going on maybe?😜 Definitely sounds like one worth checking out!
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Hmmm….I’m You’ve Got Mail adverse so I didn’t see the connection. You’ll have to read it and see for yourself. 🙂 Good luck, Elly!
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I haven’t read many of her books. Sounds good!
manderley23 at gmail dot com
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She has written sooooooo many!!!!! Good luck, Kimmy!
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I’ve read many many Susan May Warren books and I love this one! No need to enter me in the giveaway, it’s in my collection. Sandy
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You probably need an entire bookcase dedicated to your SMW collection. lol Such a prolific author. Happy Reading, Sandy!
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I’m another one of those ” I don’t understand football” types, so how can I even watch/like the game. But you make the book sound great to read and it being a Susan May Warren one is another bonus. I’ll go for it.
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I’m so not into sports anything unless it’s figure skating or the Olympics and yet I keep seeing sports centred contemporary romances releasing. Currently it seems to be baseball. 🙂 Good luck, Becky!
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I always enjoy Susan May Warren’s books, though it’s been awhile since I’ve read one. She is so prolific that I can’t keep up! I can’t remember if I read this particular book but know I’ve read some of the Deep Haven books. I think I’d like this one since I DO like football.
pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com
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You’re the first to mention being a football fan! You’ll likely get even more out of the story than I did then. Good luck, Pam!
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So many books by her you can never keep up. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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I know — I don’t want to count them…or how many I actually have to catch up on. Good luck, Lucy!
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Susan is such a great author.
mauback55 at gmail dot com
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Yes she is! Good luck, Melanie!
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This one has been on my wishlist for awhile! Looks so good! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Jolene – iwant2save34 at gmail dot com
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Good luck, Jolene!
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