They risked everything to save their town... and their marriage. Newlyweds Liam and Nora Carter stake their future on reviving Holloway's last newspaper. Backed by heiress Eleanor Holloway, they battle dwindling funds, a rival press, and dangerous secrets buried in their town's history. When a whistleblower reveals toxic lies at the Holloway Foundry, the Gazette becomes a target. Threats mount. Violence follows. And when Liam takes a blow meant for Nora, trust between them begins to crack. As fire destroys evidence and the sheriff seizes their files, Liam wants caution to save the paper, while Nora demands the truth to save the town. But if they can't find common ground, both their love and their community may go up in flames. Ink-Stained Hearts is a gripping small-town romance of love tested by lies, loyalty, and fire.