Listen Yo Your Heart
Bound by friendship, tested by fate—only love can keep them standing.
Autumn Brown never knew what it meant to belong—until the S. S. Spotlight Theatre and its owners embrace her with open arms. Actor Chace Devereux is the cherry on top. But just as her life begins to make sense, her estranged grandmother appears with devastating news.
A whisper from her past sends Willow’s world crashing down. Heartbroken, she flees Sugar Springs and the life she built there, accepting a lead role in a theatre far from home.
As each woman battles her own storm, an even greater threat looms over them all—the S. S. Spotlight itself. As the tempest rages, can they come together to save the theatre, or will the S. S. Spotlight sink beneath the waves of disaster?
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Take My Hand
Dreams and futures are at stake.
Small town community theatre changed Marleigh Evans from a shy, timid girl into a confident young woman.Now she wants to pass that gift along to others and dreams of owning her own theatre. After years of searching, she’s found the perfect place in Sugar Springs to see her dreams realized ... and transform her community.
Chef Gabe Sadler has grown irritated at his father’s business practices. His dream is to own a farm-to-table restaurant and enough land for a small urban farm. After years of searching, he’s found the perfect place in Sugar Springs to see his dreams realized, and he’s not used to anyone standing in his way.
Which one will win? And at what cost?
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What people are saying
Ane Mulligan delivers a charming and heartfelt story filled with humor, friendship, and second chances. Set in the lively world of community theater, Listen to Your Heart shines with authentic backstage detail and characters you’ll want to befriend—especially Autumn, whose courage to start over feels both real and deeply inspiring. With a delightful blend of romance, faith, and small-town charm, this is a story that truly earns its standing ovation. —Kellie Coates Gilbert, USA Today best-selling author of The Maui Island series
Listen to Your Heart is a tender, spirited story spotlighting the soul of a community where theater is more than performance—it’s a lifeline. With emerging themes of love, loss, and community resilience, Ane Mulligan’s entertaining work reminds readers that the most unforgettable roles are those we fill in one another’s lives. —Starr Ayers, award-winning author of For the Love of Emma and Waiting for Sunset
In Listen to Your Heart, Ane Mulligan invites readers behind the velvet curtain of live theater, where stories are born long before the lights come up. As Autumn steps into the circle of characters from Take My Hand, Southern nuance and beautifully layered intrigue shape her path. Following Autumn and Willow through shifting relationships and pivotal events, Mulligan offers yet another deeply resonant and compelling novel. —Pat Nichols, author of the best-selling Blue Ridge series
Theater kids will adore Listen to Your Heart. The story provides a peek behind the curtain of all the magic that goes into bringing live theater to life, all while bringing relationships center stage in a tale that is equal parts light, heartwarming, and theatrical. —Jacquie Bosma, Theatrical Artistic Assistant, winner of the Georgia Romance Writers’ Maggie Award for Stage Mouse
A mysterious new production manager joins the women of Take My Hand, and this delightful sequel, Listen to Your Heart, again proves the drama backstage often competes with the story onstage. The barn theater is up and running, and the multiple plot lines, ranging from a vengeful young actress to an aging diva, are intriguing and suspenseful and keep you turning the pages. I’ve been directing community theater for more than thirty years and can attest that the descriptions of auditions and rehearsals couldn’t be more realistic! At the heart of the book is friendship and family and how important they are to our lives. These characters work their way into our hearts, and we pray for their happy endings! —Myrna Feldman, Community Theater Director
This is another gem from Ane! She quickly whisks the reader into the world of live theater, but she does not leave the comedy and drama on the stage. Her characters are multidimensional with intriguing back stories. There is a smidge of romance along with some thought-provoking plot twists. Summer, Autumn’s estranged grandmother, who happens to be the Grand Dame of the theater world, shows up unexpectedly, and Autumn is forced to face her nemesis head on, while Summer must in turn rely on her granddaughter like never before. Sometimes, there are books that call to me when I am away from them, beckoning me to return to reading. This is one of those books! It is a page turner, filled with the wit and wisdom that only Ane can bring. —Anderson Trent, Community Theater Artistic Director
What people are saying
“How many obstacles must one woman overcome to finally achieve her dreams? Ane Mulligan's ability to create delightful Southern characters makes it fun to find out. Ane's books never fail to entertain.” ~ Linda W. Yezak, award-winning author and freelance editor
“In Take My Hand, Ane Mulligan spins a captivating story that weaves together the enchantment of live theatre and the intricacies of small-town politics. Her characters leap off the page, and with humor, romance, and surprising twists, the story keeps readers enthralled from start to finish. Ane’s gift for storytelling shines through in this beautifully crafted tale.” ~ Pat Nichols, author of the best-selling Blue Ridge series
“It’s ‘curtains up’ on Ane Mulligan’s delightful story, Take My Hand. Talk about setting the stage! Theatre. Food. Romance. Intrigue. Adorable kids. What more could you ask for in a great book? Filled with innovative twists and turns, this story will captivate your imagination and keep you hanging on till the very last (amazing) scene, Highly recommended (and no just because I’m a theatre buff)!” ~ Janice Thompson, author of the Weddings by Bella series
“Small town, check. Romance, double check. Bad guy who messes things up, yep, that too. Like the characters in a cozy Hallmark movie, Take My Hand is a story that will win your heart. Author Ane Mulligan pens yet another tale that will leave you smiling.” ~Michelle Griep, Christy-award winning author of Man of Shadow and Mist
“Take My Hand has all the feels ... a sister raising her precious little brother, a chef trying to escape his malicious family, and a dream that puts a community at odds. Another sweet, sassy, heart-warming story from Ane Mulligan!” ~Tara Johnson, author of To Speak His Name