Overview
Puppy Love Jenkins falls hard, sings soft, and loves louder than most. In the heart of South Bend, Indiana, this scrawny, stuttering, dog-loving romantic gets knocked down by heartbreak more times than he can count, but he always gets back up. What carries him forward isn't just resilience. It's his big, unbreakable heart, and the powerful voice he doesn't yet know belongs to him. Puppy's story unfolds against the backdrop of community, humor, and struggle, surrounded by unforgettable characters: Indiana Slim with his swagger, Auntie Ding Ding with her larger-than-life presence, Big Mitts with his fists and quiet tenderness, and Honey Chile, unforgettable in every sense of the word. From summertime freeze cup hustles to block party serenades that shake the streets, Bless His Heart captures the music, grit, and soul of a Midwestern coming-of-age tale. It's a novel stitched with both laughter and pain, scars and healing, struggle and redemption. More than just a love story, Bless His Heart is a testament to resilience, survival, and the courage it takes to embrace your voice. At its core, it's about learning that real love doesn't wound or break, it doesn't chain or silence. Real love holds. Funny, tender, and deeply human, this novel is for anyone who has stumbled through heartbreak, laughed through tears, and still dared to believe in the kind of love that lasts.
Full Product Details
Author: Phillip A Stroud
Publisher: 4heartbeats Publishing
Imprint: 4heartbeats Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 0.40cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.113kg
ISBN: 9798869293695
Pages: 76
Publication Date: 28 August 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
1. ""A soulful, funny, and unforgettable story, Puppy Love Jenkins is destined to be a classic character in American fiction."" 2. ""Phillip A. Stroud writes with humor and heartbreak in equal measure. Bless His Heart is a triumph."" 3. ""Lyrical, tender, and deeply human, this novel is a love song to survival and community."" 4. ""Few books make you laugh and cry in the same breath. This one does, and it stays with you."" 5. ""From the first page, you're rooting for Puppy Love Jenkins. His story breaks your heart and heals it again."" 6. ""An authentic, soulful voice that deserves to be heard."" 7. ""Phillip Stroud turns everyday life into art. Bless His Heart is a masterpiece of grit and grace."" 8. ""Funny, raw, and redemptive, this is storytelling at its best.""
Author Information
Phillip A. Stroud is a writer and storyteller from Indiana whose work blends humor, grit, and heart to create unforgettable tales of resilience and love. Bless His Heart introduces readers to Puppy Love Jenkins, a character destined to live on in American literature.
