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Some people chase love. Others fall right into it.

Sam Reynolds had everything—prestige, power, and a high-rise view of downtown Chicago to match his bachelor lifestyle. At 26, the rising star of one of the city’s top law firms wasn’t just admired—he was envied. He had no reason to slow down, no interest in settling down, and certainly no plans to fall in love.

Until a slip on Lake Shore Drive left him sprawled out and hurting—and a woman with violet-blue eyes stopped to help while the rest of the city ran past.

Ella Monroe, a compassionate nurse with no time for games, was everything Sam never saw coming. From the moment their eyes met, his world shifted. And he knew he’d do anything to win her heart—even if it meant letting go of the life he thought he wanted.

What begins with a sprained ankle becomes a journey of real connection, quiet moments, and unexpected vulnerability. And as Sam sheds his old ways, he learns that the best kind of love doesn’t need to be chased—it finds you when you least expect it.

Heavy On My Mind is a heart-melting modern romance about fate, second chances, and what happens when the right person stops for you at just the right time.

Author, Songwriter, Marine Corps Veteran, Mother and Grandmother

Mary Elizabeth Baker is a Marine Corps Veteran, author, and motivational speaker with more than 30 years of leadership experience in the mortgage and finance industry. A former upper-level sales executive, she led, trained, and mentored hundreds of professionals, helping them take command of their careers, finances, and personal responsibility. Her no-excuses approach to leadership was forged during eight years of service in U.S. Marine Corps aviation, where discipline, accountability, and resilience were not optional—they were survival skills. That foundation shaped her career in corporate leadership, where she became known not just for managing teams, but for transforming them. Mary specialized in developing mental toughness, instilling personal accountability, and teaching individuals how to build real financial stability in a results-driven world. As a sought-after motivational speaker and sales trainer, Mary has coached professionals across multiple industries, challenging them to abandon victimhood, break free from limiting beliefs, and adopt the habits required for long-term success. Her work emphasizes self-discipline, responsibility, and leadership—principles she believes are essential not only in business, but in life, relationships, and family. Now retired from the corporate world, Mary devotes her time to writing and speaking, using her lived experience to confront cultural myths and restore truth, balance, and accountability. Her books span self-improvement, financial literacy, cultural commentary, and fiction, all united by a common thread: the belief that strong individuals build strong families—and strong families build strong societies. Mary lives by the principles that shaped her life and career: discipline, resilience, accountability, faith, and an unwavering commitment to personal responsibility.

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