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Beating Heart

By: Laura Pavlov
Narrated by: Savannah Peachwood, Teddy Hamilton
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A Small Town, Single Dad, Neighbors to Lovers, Standalone Romance from USA Today and Amazon Bestselling Author, Laura Pavlov.

From the moment my son came into the world—my life changed in the best way.
I’d found my purpose.
My reason.
My heart beats for this kid every damn day.
My company is thriving, and life is good.
But then Emerson Chadwick happened.
It must be the universe’s way of messing with me when I least expect it.
Our town’s new pediatrician is gorgeous and brilliant and—complicated.
I’m not looking for complications.
To make matters worse, my little boy is crazy about her, and now she’s moved in next door.
She’s everywhere I turn.
I can’t stay away no matter how hard I try.
But Emerson isn’t here to stay.
This is just a temporary stop for her.
And now my heart beats for her in a way I never expected.
Falling for the girl next door is a bad idea.
Loving her… well, that’s as easy as breathing.

**This is book 4 in the Magnolia Falls Series. Each one can be listened to as a complete standalone. A HEA is guaranteed!**

Magnolia Falls Series:
Loving Romeo
Wild River
Forbidden King
Beating Heart
Finding Hayes

©2024 Laura Pavlov (P)2024 Laura Pavlov

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Enchanting!

A totally charming story! The narrators cast were the perfect selections. It was just wonderful!

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LOVED Emerson and Nash!

Simply swoony! Beating Heart by Laura Pavlov was a sweet, emotional, single-dad small-town romance that wrapped your heart up in a warm hug and never let go. I’d been anticipating Nash’s romance, and Emerson was the PERFECT match for him and adorable, Beefcake. I could not stop listening to this audiobook and had a grin on my face the entire time.

Savannah Peachwood and Teddy Hamilton perform this audiobook in dual narration, and this pairing is small-town MAGIC. Savannah added an extra softness to her tone to emphasize Emerson’s vulnerable, painful past yet also conveyed her passion and dedication for Nash and Cutler. (Beefcake) Teddy’s warm, charismatic voice encompassed all of Nash’s love and commitment to his son, and his newfound desires and devotion to Emerson. Both narrators brought the simmering slow-burn heat and meant-to-be chemistry between Emerson and Nash.

Overall, I LOVED this book. If you are a fan of a small-town romance with a hot handy single-dad contractor, a passionate pediatrician looking for a fresh start, new neighbors, witty group texts from the Ride or Die crew, a loveable dog named Winnie, a cute precious son, a “dromance”, clumsy tumbles, closure from the past, slow-burn steamy times, fireworks party, new job opportunities, baby mama drama, love declarations, and a HEA your heart will beat for, then you will love Emerson and Nash’s romance. I always look forward to more from Laura Pavlov

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I wanna be Beefcakes girl!


I just love this series and I knew I just knew I was gonna love Nash’s story because no offense to Nash but he is daddy to Beefcake and let’s be honest that boy maybe little but he is everything! What a sweetheart 🥹

I loved the relationships and growth in this one! For all characters involved- Cutler- Emmerson- Nash they all just wrapped my heart in a warm hug! 🤗 also the narrators did amazing and added to the experience of this amazing book!

I always stand by Laura is queen of the text threads and it remains true in this one as well! I loved the sprinkle of new characters and e got through Emmerson’s brothers and I can’t wait for Laura to give me more! 🤍

I just love a single dad trope 😘

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Single dad ✔️
Cute af kid that has stolen this entire series ✔️
Funny banter ✔️
Falling for the pediatrician ✔️
Supportive and encouraging MMC ✔️
Great side characters ✔️

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A few cringe moments that had my second-hand embarrassment coming to life ✔️
Repetitive ✔️

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Beefcake (and dad) find their HEA!

Nash's heart beats exclusively for his little boy Cutler AKA Beefcake. As a single dad, the kid is his entire world. He was scared senseless when they found out he had severe asthma, but things seemed to be finally under control. Or so he thought. When they go to a follow up routine appointment with the pediatrician, he finds Dr. Emerson Chadwick at the office. She's the new pediatrician - at least for a few months until she finds a permanent position elsewhere. Beefcake is immediately smitten (and to his utter surprise, so is Nash) and, as the Universe likes to prank him apparently, the beautiful doctor is also his new next door neighbor. Falling for the literal girl next door is not wise, especially when we have little hearts to protect too, but his heart, which had only beaten for his boy so far, is skipping a few beats for Emerson. 

Swoon time! I knew that when we got to Nash's story it would be lovely, but their romance just hits all the right spots and right in the feels! Emerson and Nash are made for each other and Beefcake is the cherry on top. I listened to the audiobook in one sitting and it kept me smiling from start to finish (even the "conflict" at the end warmed my heart!).

I love how this group of "Ride or Die" friends is tighter than many families connected by blood. They show up for Nash, Beefcake and Emerson and it makes a lovely, heartwarming story.

The audiobooks is narrated dual style by Savannah Peachwood and Teddy Hamilton and they are incredible together. Both of them managed to convey all the emotions in this story perfectly - the competent doctor figuring out that dreams change and the dedicated dad who finds out it's possible to find room in your heart for more love. A lovely listen!

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My FAVORITE of the series!!

Listening or reading a Laura Pavlov book is like having comfort food.... I want to devour it and then I constantly crave more. I have LOVED this world in Magnolia Falls, and I knew from Book 1 that Nash's story would be one of my favorites because of my love of single dad romance. And Laura Pavlov DELIVERED!!!

Not only had I fallen for Nash in Books 1-3 in the series, but I was completely smitten with his son Cutler (Beefcake), and my love for both of them only grew in Beating Heart. Cutler is one of those kids whose heart is so big you will shed tears for how sweet and compassionate he is, and your mama bear instincts will come out to protect him at all costs. I swooned over and over again at Nash's loyalty and commitment to being the best dad possible for Cutler, as well as protecting him like no other. These two together make a son-dad duo unlike any other I've read, and I'm begging for more of this family.

Emerson is the perfect, and I mean PERFECT, partner for Nash and mother-figure for Cutler. Her sassy spirit with Nash and her loving and nurturing nature with Cutler make her one of my favorite heroines in this series. The chemistry between her & Nash is real and raw, and I cheered her on from beginning to end.

I absolutely loved this couple and their little family with Cutler, but more than that - I LOVE this world of characters. There is no shortage of witty texts between the guys, and feisty and fierce loyalty with the girl gang. And bonus... we get to meet the next cast of characters for Laura's new series coming soon!!! I already know I'm going to love each and every one of them. I both love and hate finishing a book by Laura because now I know I must wait until the next. BRAVO once again L Pavlov!!!

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Beefcake has my heart

This has been my favorite book thus far in the series! I can’t wait for Hayes book and Emerson’s brothers books.

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Loved Nash and Emerson

Beating Heart is the 4th book in the Magnolia Falls Series, but can be read as a standalone.

Oh Laura, you have outdone your self again. This book is everything we needed. It’s sweet, hot,sexy, funny, full of banter and love.
Emerson is the new town physician who is running from her past. Little did she know that this town would fill her in more ways than one. Nash and beefcake have been each other’s everything for a long time, until Emerson. This brief enemies to lovers turned quickly and I’m her for it! Because their pasts they were guarded, but they slowly started to bring each other back to life. If you have read the other books in the series you know Cutler Aka beefcake has been the light. He’s so cute, witty and funny. Laura wrote this little guys story so well. As always, I love getting an update on all the couples and the band of brothers. Love seeing the text chains, and bond that they continue to have no matter what. The audiobook is narrated by Savannah Peachwood and Teddy Hamilton. They were the perfect Nash and Emerson. The changes of narration and the characterizations they performed were spot on and I couldn’t stop listening. Great read and listen. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

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Perfect in every way!

I loved this book so much Laura Pavlov can DO NO WRONG! This book was freaking adorable and beautiful. I could not put it down. Every time I read a Laura book I try to savor it but I get hooked and it’s over too quickly.

The audiobook was perfect. Narrated by two of my all-time favorites, Savannah Peachwood and Teddy Hamilton, completely knocked it out of the park! They bring the characters to life in the most magical way.

Emerson, Nash, and Beefcake were perfection. My heart was so full reading this. It lived up to everything I wanted it to be! Every moment of Beefcake was the best. He is the cutest kid to ever exist. Emerson, Nash, and Beefcake together are such an adorable family. The extended family of the Ride or Die guys and their girls just made me so happy. Laura's family vibes are one of the reasons she is my favorite author!

Tropes:
💚 Small Town
💚 Neighbors to Lovers
💚 Protective Hero
💚 Single Dad
💚The Cutest Kid Ever!
💚 HE. FALLS. FIRST.
💚 Dr. Heroine

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I can’t get enough!

Can I please move to Magnolia Falls.
This series has such a hold on me. I knew I would Nash, but once again Cutler Beefcake Heart stole this book. Emerson, the new pediatrician never had plans to stay past 6 months, and she didn’t have plans to fall in love. The chemistry between Nash and Emerson would make you melt. And the love she had for Beefcake would make your heart explode. Although this is book 4 it can be read as a standalone, but you definitely need to immerse yourself into Magnolia Falls.
I had the pleasure of listening to the audiobook narrated by Savannah Peachwood and Teddy Hamilton, and oh my heavenly stars they knocked it out of the park. I felt like I was in Magnolia Falls. The banter between the guys and the connection between the girls was so good. I can’t recommend this book enough!!! So good!

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