An Optimist's Guide to Heartbreak
Heartsong Duet, Book 1
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Gabriel Spires
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Charlotte Claremont
About this listen
There once was a girl with fireflies in her eyes and music in her soul. Remember her... she's important.
She's the reason I panic-bought the little brick house on Maple Street, the one I lived next door to for eight magical years. Now that I'm back digging up floorboards and lost journals, I can't stop thinking about the two people who grew up here.
You see, that girl was my best friend, and this house was once hers. She also had a big brother who was my everything before circumstances turned us into nothing more than memories.
That's why I applied for a job at his auto shop—unprepared to discover that my new boss, Cal Bishop, is now gruff, built, and covered in tattoos.
I'm the sun to his overcast sky. The smile to his surly solitude. A reminder of everything he longs to forget. But my heart has a secret, and we're running out of time to fix our torn pages.
Maybe... the same girl who used to be the glue still holds the key to putting our pieces back together. (See? I told you she was important.)
Toodles,
Lucy
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Bruised and abused, and victim to a loveless household, I shimmered with new life the moment he found me drowning my sorrows in a lake beneath the stars. A chance encounter. An unspoken connection. I was smitten. He was curious. But, as everyone knew, fate could be decidedly cruel. He called me Halley, like the comet. I called him Reed. And my best friend? Well… she called him Dad.
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A different age gap, well done plus a definite tearjerker
- By Lulu Dx on 11-25-24
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Entropy
- By: E.R. Whyte, Jennifer Hartmann
- Narrated by: Louise Brenner, TJ Clark
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Surviving Monday might be the biggest accomplishment of their lives. By 9:03 A.M. Monday, bank manager Indie Chase thinks her day can't get worse. She's dealt with spills, an ex-husband, and her preschooler on bank time. She's wrong, though. In a matter of moments, that day becomes the stuff of nightmares. Dax Reed is a reluctantly retired pro hockey player with a past he'd rather forget. He's well on his way to doing so, on his way to Hawaii for a well-deserved vacation, when everything goes to hell.
By: E.R. Whyte, and others
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Lotus
- A Love Story
- By: Jennifer Hartmann
- Narrated by: Marie Hawkins, TJ Clark
- Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins
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To the rest of the world, he was the little boy who went missing on the Fourth of July. But to Sydney Neville, he was everything. Her heart hasn't been the same since her best friend disappeared, but she's learned to build her life around that missing piece. Twenty-two years later, the last thing Sydney expects is for Oliver Lynch to return. Having been captive underground for decades, he's unfamiliar with the strange new world that awaits him—but he's alive. He's here. And no matter how he's changed, he and Sydney both still feel the connection that runs between them.
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Obsessed with these characters and this story!
- By Ashley on 11-30-23
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Claws and Feathers
- By: Jennifer Hartmann
- Narrated by: Allyson Voller
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
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When Abigail Stone moves to the small town of Crow's Peak, she is expecting to leave her ghosts behind and create a new life for herself. A fresh start. She is not expecting to be abducted and held captive by a madman. When small-town cop Cooper McAllister is forced to work at his father's bar one night, he is intrigued by the mysterious new girl with violet eyes. Haunted eyes. He wonders if she's had a bad day, or if she's had a bad life. He finds out sooner than he expects when she goes missing that same night. Finding Abby is just the beginning.
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Third Person Narration
- By Christineeer on 01-17-25
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Eleven Eleven
- By: Micalea Smeltzer
- Narrated by: Emma Wilder, Tim Paige
- Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins
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After my divorce, I decided to move across the country, away from family and friends, for a new start. What I don't expect is him. He's only supposed to be a one-night stand, but fate has other plans. The next time I see him, it's because I'm on a date with his dad. I've always believed in wishing on elevens, but this time, I get a little more than I bargained for by falling for a guy eleven years younger than me. Reid is everything I shouldn't want and everything I need. The question is, am I willing to open my heart up to him? Or am I doomed to let my past hold me back?
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So good❤️
- By Judy Portelles on 01-08-25
By: Micalea Smeltzer
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Deadly Affair
- Deadly Love, Book 1
- By: K.A. Knight, Ivy Fox
- Narrated by: Michael Gallagher, Kasi Hollowell
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
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He came into my life as my savior. All blood-soaked hands and deep blue eyes. But then he became so much more...he became my stalker. And now? Now he wants to put a ring on my finger and call me his wife. How could I possibly refuse when he’s offering me my one chance at redemption? Some loves are worth sacrificing everything for. Even when they turn deadly.
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beautiful
- By Rebecca B on 01-12-23
By: K.A. Knight, and others
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The Confidence of Wildflowers
- Wildflower Duet, Book 1/SA
- By: Micalea Smeltzer
- Narrated by: Kasi Hollowell
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
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My future is a big "what if" at the moment and I'm fine with that. For the most part. When Thayer Holmes moves in next door, the grumpy landscaper both fascinates and amuses me. When he asks me to nanny his kid, it's a great way to make some extra money. It's impossible not to fall in love with Thayer and his adorable son. There's a big problem though. I'm eighteen. He's thirty-one. Falling for someone almost fifteen years older than me wasn't part of my plans, but sometimes things happen when you least expect them.
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EMOTIONALLY WRECKED 💔
- By LoAnn on 04-13-22
By: Micalea Smeltzer
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Not What I Expected
- By: Jewel E. Ann
- Narrated by: Tanya Eby
- Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
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Are humans meant to mate for life? After four kids and an unfortunate but fateful end to her 22-year marriage, Elsie Smith meets the new guy in town. Kael Hendricks is...a little younger, a lot sexy, and too confident for his own good. He also doesn’t believe in marriage and all that goes with it.
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Great story with interesting insights on marriage
- By Carolynn Brill on 11-20-24
By: Jewel E. Ann
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Seek
- By: Mia Sheridan
- Narrated by: Stephen Dexter, Callie Dalton
- Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
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Wealthy socialite Olivia Barton never imagined her fiancé would disappear on what was supposed to be a routine business trip. She's even more heartbroken and confused when a hired private investigator tracks him half a world away, to a seaside town in Colombia. But the country has recently been ravaged by a massive earthquake and deadly tsunami, shutting down outside communication and making travel all but impossible. Still, Olivia is determined to make it to Colombia to find the answers she so desperately seeks. What she needs is a guide - a mercenary.
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Not one of Sheridan's Best
- By Lisa on 11-29-18
By: Mia Sheridan
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The Story of Us
- Carnage, Book 1
- By: Lesley Jones
- Narrated by: Nikki Delgado
- Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins
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A story about a boy who dreamed of rock and roll. A story about a girl who dreamed about a boy. An epic, all-consuming love story about betrayal, loss and learning, that spans over 20 years. This is the story of us: "I was just 11 years old, but I knew without a shadow of a doubt I was staring into the eyes of the boy I was going to love forever." An edgy coming-of-age love story that breaks all the rules and transcends the decades.
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Is This What Romance Novels Have Come To??
- By Wendi on 06-12-24
By: Lesley Jones
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The Truth About Lies
- By: Aly Martinez
- Narrated by: John Lane, Cynthia Farrell
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
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From over a thousand miles away, I watched on the screen of my phone as two men murdered my wife. And I was helpless to save her. Consumed by hate and rage, I spent four years running from my memories - until a shattered woman gave me a reason to stop. Cora lived in a nightmare, but through sheer force of will, she’d turned it into something beautiful. She had a smile that could pierce the darkest soul. And with one glance, she shredded mine.
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SPECTACULAR.. EPIC.. TRAGIC.. BEAUTIFUL..10 ⭐️s
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 12-04-18
By: Aly Martinez
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What Lovers Do
- By: Jewel E. Ann
- Narrated by: Stephanie Wyles, Lance Greenfield
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
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Shep’s found the female version of himself…and he thinks she’s perfect—perfectly unavailable. Everyone loves Shep, the charismatic employee at Scottsdale’s newest pet store. He has shared custody of his two dogs with his annoying ex-wife and a smile that can disarm most women. Except Dr. Sophie Ryan. What starts out as a disastrous first meeting, involving a coffee catastrophe and mistaken flirting, turns into an unconventional friendship. Fake phone sex. Dog park dates. And eighteen holes of golf. The problem? Sophie’s taken herself out of the dating pool.
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Charming, touching, and laughter
- By GirlWhoPaints on 06-02-22
By: Jewel E. Ann
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Medicine Man
- By: Saffron A. Kent
- Narrated by: Shayna Thibodeau, Jason Carpenter
- Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
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Willow Taylor lives in a castle with large walls and iron fences. But this is no ordinary castle. It’s called Heartstone Psychiatric Hospital and it houses 40 other patients. It has nurses with mean faces and techs with permanent frowns. It has a man, as well. A man who is cold and distant. Whose voice drips with authority. And whose piercing gray eyes hide secrets, and maybe linger on her face a second too long. Willow isn’t supposed to look deep into those eyes. She isn’t supposed to try to read his tightly-leashed emotions.
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Good but problem with chapter order
- By Laura Ashleigh on 08-13-20
By: Saffron A. Kent
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- Christina Garcia (@chrissygreads)
- 09-29-24
4.75⭐️
Humorous, Angsty, Emotional. Jennifer Hartmann definitely succeeded in making me feel all the feels. I loved this duet!
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- Sarah
- 09-30-24
JH does it again!!
In true Jennifer Hartmann fashion, she nails it once again. The ending of this story had me on the edge of my seat and immediately diving into the next book….I’m glad I didn’t have to wait because that was a brutal cliffy. The history between these two characters is still unfolding but what has been revealed already has me scrambling for the answers! This story is beautiful so far and I’m rooting for an HEA after all this built up and angst!
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- Heather Stoops
- 02-10-24
Loved the Story-Didn’t Love the Female Narrator
I read this book last year and absolutely loved the story. I think Jennifer Hartmann writes beautiful, emotional stories. With that being said, I had a very hard time with the female narrator. In my opinion, she pronounced her vowels oddly. I also could not find the right speed to listen to it. Every time she said a word with an “O” in it, I would cringe. I also don’t think she used the same voice for Lucy consistently. It really took me out of the story. It’s definitely a book I would read again, but not one I would listen to again.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-26-23
perfection in my humble opinion ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
you ever get through a book and wish you could experience it for the first time all over again? That's what I feel this moment. Grumpy Sunshine at its finest... childhood friends who lose touch after a pivotal event that rocks their lives and pulls them apart... after searching for years she finds him again and there is our beginning.
This story holds your heart from beginning to end. so much angst, so much laughter, so much heartbreak. it ends on a cliffhanger but gives you a sneak peek at the first chapter book 2. The writing and narration are brilliant.
Books that gives you the same feels...
reminiscent of "a thousand boy kisses" by Tilly Cole or "Brightside" by Kim holden.. both great books you need to read if you loved this one. ❤
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- Brenda (WhatSheReads)
- 11-24-23
Heartbreakingly beautiful story of love and loss.
I read/ listen to audiobook frequently (128 audiobooks in 2023) and I have a feeling this duology will be in my top 10. Jennifer Hartman delivers another story you won’t forget. Your heart will break for Lucy and Cal but the hints at what could be for them will keep you going. The story thus far (book 1/2) is a solid 5 stars. Overall I enjoyed the narration done by Gabriel Spires & Charlotte Claremont. My only critique is that I wish there was more change up between the narrators when the MC were speaking. As it is when we are in Lucy’s POV Charlotte is narrating both for Lucy and Cal. Although Charlottes male voice is not terrible I wish we could hear Gabriel speak for Cal regardless of who’s POV we are in and vice versa for Cals POV. Overall this was an incredible story and great audiobook. I have already preordered the next book ‘A Pessimist’s guide to love”.
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- Greenigirl76
- 06-28-24
This is good!
🚨Spoilers🚨
This book has you wondering the entire book is what happened to Emma and what is Lily medical condition.. it leaves you on a major cliff hanger. Cal is soooo in love with her but trying his absolute best to keep her at arms length to save himself again. I love how innocent Lily is and she is just so odd about things she should know by now. I literally cannot wait to get to the next book so this review is short.
Off to the next 📖 book in the series ‼️‼️‼️
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- Kindle Customer
- 01-01-24
Disappointed
This book way too long to get to a point. I can't suffer through to book 2. There was so much potential in the story but it was way too drawn out.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-07-24
Some funny parts
Lucy is funny, chaotic, and likable for the first half of the book. The mixed signals thrown at Cal, her constant reflecting of her two friends is overdone.
The female narrator is horrible. Her pronunciation of some words is grating on the nerves. It’s almost like she’s attempting to pattern her speech after another talented narrator, and at times attempts a UK pronunciation of words with an American accent and fails.
She made this book/audiobook worse than the story alone.
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- Bob
- 12-12-24
A miss for me
I’ve been on a Jennifer Hartmann kick and going through all her books and have loved every one of them. But I guess they can’t all be winners. The story is just kind of meh for me, honestly just couldn’t wait for it to be over. The characters are so unlikable. But the worst part is the female narrator. You only hear the male narrator for one chapter at the end, heads up, but the female narrator has a confusing accent, all her characters sound the same so it’s hard to differentiate who is talking. And her male voices are even worse. It was a struggle to get through and now I feel compelled to listen to book 2 just to find out what happens but I’d really rather not.
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