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Just a Heartbeat Away

Written by: Cara Bastone
Narrated by: Patrick Zeller
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Don't miss the charming, heartfelt and irresistibly romantic Forever Yours series from Cara Bastone, the bestselling author of Ready of Not and Promise Me Sunshine

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 twentysomething Via really too young for him or does fortysomething 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…

Forever Yours series:
  • When We First Met (prequel novella)
  • Just a Heartbeat Away
  • Can’t Help Falling
  • Flirting with Forever
“An utterly satisfying and delicious read. One for the keeper shelf!”—JILL SHALVIS, New York Times bestselling author

“Gorgeous, brilliant, with characters so unique and real they leap right off the page.”—SARINA BOWEN, USA Today bestselling author Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Heartfelt
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It was refreshing to read a sweet love story, a slow burn, with a lot of character growth and strong plot development

This book doesn't fall victim to too many tropes, which I appreciated

There's minimal smut, mainly just one chapter towards the end. The way it's writing is off from the tone of the rest of tbr book, it felt very out if place, and too long

Good book

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The story is very sweet the Seb is very manly. I found the guy reading the story a tad fast but otherwise he has a good voice.

very sweet novel

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Love these layered beautiful characters. Romance at it's finest as it pulls you in fully until the very end.
Narration was wonderfully done and matched the stories characters perfectly.

a beautiful slow burn

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Probably one of my most favorite books. I loved the characters and the story. Cars Bastone is quickly becoming one of my new favorite authors. I loved the characters and the storyline. I enjoyed so much that it wasn't full of silly conflicts and misunderstanding. A true love story of two people finding each other.

Wonderful

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Was a slow burn to start but boy the ending was really worth it. A love like no other. Something different too. Well written and narrated. Have no negatives to say about it.

Very sweet book

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