The Way He Won My Heart book cover by Annie Small

THE DEBUT COLLECTION · OUT NOW

The Way He
Won My Heart

Some stories are written. Some are survived. And some become poetry.

An intimate collection of poetry, memories, and words preserved from a real love story—about being found, being understood, and finally allowing yourself to be loved.

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Paperback · 114 pages · Released October 1, 2026

Signed editions: allow 3–5 business days before dispatch. Processing & personalization details

“For the Sun,
who taught my butterfly heart
what it meant to come home.”

A love story held in ordinary moments.

This collection follows a connection from its first unmistakable spark to the life that grew around it. It lives in looks held too long, shoes left by the door, forehead kisses, museums, shared books, laughter, vulnerability, and the quiet decision to build a home together.

Each poem stands on its own. Together, they tell the story of how Annie fell in love.

Four symbols.
One love story.

01

The Butterfly

Transformation, softness, and the courage to be loved without becoming smaller.

02

The Sun

A little warmth, a little wonder, and a light that keeps finding its way onto the page.

03

The Wildflowers

Small, unexpected blooms woven through the story. Some meanings are best discovered as you read.

04

The Universe

Gravity, timing, and the impossible little alignments that brought two lives together again.

From the pages.

It wasn’t hard to refer to you as the sun— you were so bright and warm on my dark, cold days.
Years later, the planets aligned us again— this time we made something of it.
Wildflowers are his favorite— she knew then she was his wildflower.

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For the person who still believes the little things are the love story.

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