BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Excavating the Buried Heart by Estelle Tudor

Love needs excavation—layer by layer, truth by truth.

💖 Welcome to My BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight!

Grab a warm drink, settle in, and let’s unearth another gem from this year’s BBNYA 2025 Spotlight Tours—a series I absolutely adore because it showcases indie voices that deserve the mic. These books aren’t just entered—they’re read, discussed, and voted on by a community of passionate book bloggers who champion hidden treasures in the publishing world.

Today’s spotlight leads us into contemporary romance with emotional depth, vulnerability, and the ache of rebuilding—all wrapped in Estelle Tudor’s Excavating the Buried Heart.

This story follows Mia, an archaeologist whose life is turned upside down in one heartbreaking moment. She flees betrayal in search of healing, purpose, and maybe, just maybe, a future she never expected. When she encounters the mysterious Josh in New York, the question becomes:
Is she ready to dig past fear and unearth something worth keeping?

If you enjoy fiction that blends self-discovery with slow-burning tenderness, this one may speak to your heart.

Keep reading to see whether Mia’s journey is one you’ll want to add to your TBR!

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📚 All About Excavating the Buried Heart

Excavating the Buried Heart
By Estelle Tudor
Published by Independent Author on June 2024
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Romance
Pages: 365

It only takes a moment for life to change forever...

Archaeologist Mia Davenport could never have guessed her boyfriend was cheating on her. So, when she catches him in the act, the choice to cast off love is an easy one. As is moving to career-central New York.

But settling in to new life isn't all she expected – especially once she meets the handsomely alluring Josh. Mia still can’t forget the hurt of her past, but when she starts to uncover the truth about him, she must choose: hide behind her walls or excavate the ruins of her heart.

She buried her feelings once, but maybe it’s not too late…

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🛒Purchase Links for Excavating the Buried Heart

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✍️ Meet the Author - Estelle Tudor

Estelle Tudor is an award-winning, multi-genre author from the myth-rich landscapes of Wales, where she lives with her husband, four children, and her loyal canine writing companion.
Her years working in a castle solidified her love for history—and now she brings that grand sense of time, story, and emotion into her novels.

Connect with Estelle:
Website | Instagram | X | Amazon | Goodreads

Estelle is a multi-time BBNYA winner! Check out Octavia Bloom and the Missing Key by Estelle Grace Tudor | 2021 BBNYA Finalist Tour

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 💚About BBNYA

The Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is a yearly competition judged by book bloggers, for book bloggers — and most importantly, for readers who love discovering hidden gems in the indie world.

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Want to learn more?
📚 Visit the BBNYA Website
🐦 Follow @BBNYA_Official on X (Twitter)
💬 And don’t miss @The_WriteReads, the powerhouse community behind this amazing event.

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🌟 Closing Notes

✨ Thank you for joining me for today’s BBNYA spotlight on Excavating the Buried Heart by Estelle Tudor!
This romance isn’t just about finding love again—it’s about rediscovery, resilience, and the archaeology of the human soul.

📌 If you love emotionally rich fiction, quiet transformation arcs, or second-chance healing stories, this one may deserve a place on your shelf.

You can browse all my BBNYA 2025 spotlights HERE—updated throughout the tour!

• Nighthawks by Kaitin Corvus
• Strange Grey Everything By Rebecca Crunden
• The Cyclopes’ Eye by Jeffrey Haskey-Valerius
• Saving Grace by Jon McConnell
• My Dark Self by Jessica Huntley
• Love Awaits by Harshita Nanda
• Mary and Bright Nikki Perry & Kirsti Roby
• Lady of Dragons by Shelby Elizabeth

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