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Just a Heartbeat Away

Forever Yours, Book 1

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Just a Heartbeat Away

By: Cara Bastone
Narrated by: Patrick Zeller
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Some people change your life.

Others change your heart.

Newly widowed dad Sebastian Dorner was unraveling at the edges - until his son’s teacher, Via DeRosa, threw him a lifeline. Now, two years later, they reconnect at Matty’s new school, and an inconvenient but unmistakable jolt of attraction crackles between them. But why does the first person to spark with Sebastian in years have to be a millennial? Is 20-something Via really too young for him, or does 40-something Sebastian just feel too damn old?

A former foster kid, Via’s finally forged the stable life she’s always dreamed of - new job, steady income, no drama. The last thing she needs are rumors about her and a single dad at school. But why does she keep being drawn into his capable, worn-flannel orbit? And why does being around Sebastian, Matty, and even their dog, Crabby, seem to spark so much want?

They’re trying to ignore the tension threatening their friendship. But sometimes what’ll heal you is just a touch - and a heartbeat - away....

©2020 Cara Bastone (P)2020 HarperAudio
Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Heartfelt Feel-Good Funny Dogs
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Sweet Romance • Heartwarming Story • Excellent Character Voices • Witty Dialogue • Slow-burn Relationship
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I loved this book and the narration was perfection!!! Cara, girl, you can write a rom-com. The story line was realistic and wasn’t rushed along. I cried and laughed throughout the story.
I could have done without so many F-bombs, but the narrator did an incredible job with all of the characters. Awesome book!

So adorably sweet!

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Loved every minute of it. Great story, filled with real characters. I wanted it to last longer!

couldn't stop listening!

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I wish there was more slow burns like this one. I loved how he wanted her.

Already listened to this twice!

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Cara Bastone is an amazing author. She pulls you into every characters thoughts and desires. I've listened to many of her books and this one is my favorite romance novel that takes you into deep secret sexual thoughts in the end. I highly recommend anything that Cara Bastone writes.

a true Romance novel!

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The story took a while to pick up but it was good in the end

Slow but cute

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Loved this story - but there is so much detailed sex at the end, it kind of ruined the sweetness. I was wanting to read more by this author, but I really am turned off by the verbal p*rn. Are all her books like that??

so sweet until...

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loved the interaction between all the characters , great story and the narrator/ s did an excellent job

friendships

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The story was sweet and heartfelt but towards the end, the characters thoughts turn graphic and the sex details at the end ruined this book for me. Cara Bastone's other stories are amazing and wholesome without the constant sex drive aspect.

Heartfelt story, but....

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The characters in this book are really brave and sweet, and their struggles are realistic. This one is not as funny as Cara Bastone's "Call Me Maybe" (available for free right now on Audible, and the way I discovered the author), but it's as heartwarming. There are not a lot of plot surprises, but also no silly machinations to keep the characters apart. The reasons for their hesitation are reasonable and understandable. The narrator was great with both the male and female voices (which is often not the case for male narrators), and his deep voice made the male protagonist sound SO sexy! If you're looking for some soul-calming, feel-good relief from all the difficult news in the world right now, and you want to listen to a story about decent, lovable people finding each other despite real-world struggles, this is the book for you! (There is explicit sex at the end, but it's not gratuitous - I think it adds to the emotional journey of the characters. If that's not your thing, you can just skip that part. Personally, I think a slow-burn romance like this really needs some great sex at the end as a payoff, and this book really delivers on that!)

So sweet! Great pandemic relief!

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What makes this a five-star listen is the mature way Sebastian and Via approach their attraction, make life decisions, and face their fears together. A couple of times I thought one or both of them were going to derail into nonsensical behavior, but then a friend or an inner voice guided them back on track. The story was strong and the narration excellent.

Love Story For Grownups

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