Counting His Heartbeats

Baxter County Blues, Book 3

By: Riley Baxter

Narrated by: Eboni Majesti, James Cavenaugh

Jawaan Young is a man who can make a joke out of any situation. Yet, beneath the surface of his humor is a mask splintering on every side. Suffering from abandonment and rejection, why would he consider showcasing his scars? Yet, one spontaneous decision causes him to question whether he’s willing to accept certain risks.

Zurmani Coates is no stranger to heartache and broken promises. In fact, her tears are what led her to end a four-year mistake. Desperate to overcome the trauma of a painful secret, she finds herself at the one place she should avoid… the hospital. One awkward exchange with a handsome stranger makes her question whether she’s come to the right place in search of solace.

Counting His Heartbeats is a tale of overcoming pain through love when the odds have been stacked against you.

This is book three of the Baxter County Blues, a three-book series. Each installment will have a complete story for three men whose lives have been everything but roses and the women tasked with loving them through their challenges.

©2025 Riley Baxter (P)2025 Dreamscape Media

Wonderful read to learn from!

The way this book made me cry, laugh, lust, love, pray, repent, thank God and want to understand my purpose in life!!!! Chefs kiss!! I loved this and it touched on so many things that we asa “Black family” don’t talk about . I feel we as black families should put to a limit on “what goes on I. This house stays in this house” and “ black people dont go to therapy “ !