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emhof96's review against another edition
DNF @ 10%
The writing style definitely isn't for me
The writing style definitely isn't for me
takealookatmybookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed Trevor and Julia's story. Julia is an independent, strong woman, who stands up for herself and those she loves. Trevor is a great guy with a heart of gold, but a shitty past. After a one night stand, Julia and Trevor part ways not having gotten each other's name, when their friends get together they reconnect, but things aren't easy.
These are well developed complicated characters with complicated pasts and feelings. Overall, the book was good, however, there were parts that seemed a bit lacking.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
These are well developed complicated characters with complicated pasts and feelings. Overall, the book was good, however, there were parts that seemed a bit lacking.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
ciella's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
4.5
heartsfromjaney's review
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
rihoward's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
I am glad that I continued on with this story after being on the fence after the first book. There was just something about the characters and the mystery that wasn't fully solved that had me wanting answers. I still don't have the answers but I'm still invested. This book didn't feel as choppy as the first book which I'm glad for.
I know Preston is the next book but I'm not going to lie and say that I'm not highly interested in Link's book. I hope that is coming
I am glad that I continued on with this story after being on the fence after the first book. There was just something about the characters and the mystery that wasn't fully solved that had me wanting answers. I still don't have the answers but I'm still invested. This book didn't feel as choppy as the first book which I'm glad for.
I know Preston is the next book but I'm not going to lie and say that I'm not highly interested in Link's book. I hope that is coming
jessiesreadingcorner's review against another edition
5.0
As seen on my blog (Jessie's Reading Corner):
I found myself this week diving back into the world of Avery’s Westbrooks series, Broken Hearts, with Beat of My Heart, Julia and Trevor’s story. While the majority of the book takes place before the events of Cross My Heart (book 1 in the series), I really enjoyed how Avery had some of the storyline run parallel with Cross My Heart, but from Julia and Trevor’s perspective.
I’ve bounced around between Avery’s two series set in this world, but I think Beat of My Heart is my favorite (so far) in the Broken Hearts series and ties with One Little Kiss, my favorite in the Family Ties series.
Julia and Trevor meet at a conference in Boston. While there’s an instant attraction between the two, both have stuff going on in their personal lives that they don’t want to bring the other into; so they agree to a one-night stand. One night ends up turning into a full week affair because they’re both falling for each other and want to spend any chance they can with each other.
I loved watching their relationship and feelings develop during their time together. Julia was a riot, with her inner-turned-outward monologues and coming up with her own lyrics, and I loved how Trevor understood her and calmed her chaos. Trevor broke my heart in this. He really was between a rock and a hard place with everything he was dealing with and I loved how Julia was able to bring light into his darkness.
Having read Cross My Heart, I knew where their affair was headed, but it was still hard to read about their separation. Like I said, I loved how this part of the story ran parallel with the events of Cross My Heart while being from Julia and Trevor’s perspective. Since we already got Lanie and Dex’s story, Julia and Trevor’s story only highlighted parts of that story while also providing some more scenes between just the two of them (like when they’re texting and sending each other GIFS
I found myself this week diving back into the world of Avery’s Westbrooks series, Broken Hearts, with Beat of My Heart, Julia and Trevor’s story. While the majority of the book takes place before the events of Cross My Heart (book 1 in the series), I really enjoyed how Avery had some of the storyline run parallel with Cross My Heart, but from Julia and Trevor’s perspective.
I’ve bounced around between Avery’s two series set in this world, but I think Beat of My Heart is my favorite (so far) in the Broken Hearts series and ties with One Little Kiss, my favorite in the Family Ties series.
Julia and Trevor meet at a conference in Boston. While there’s an instant attraction between the two, both have stuff going on in their personal lives that they don’t want to bring the other into; so they agree to a one-night stand. One night ends up turning into a full week affair because they’re both falling for each other and want to spend any chance they can with each other.
I loved watching their relationship and feelings develop during their time together. Julia was a riot, with her inner-turned-outward monologues and coming up with her own lyrics, and I loved how Trevor understood her and calmed her chaos. Trevor broke my heart in this. He really was between a rock and a hard place with everything he was dealing with and I loved how Julia was able to bring light into his darkness.
Having read Cross My Heart, I knew where their affair was headed, but it was still hard to read about their separation. Like I said, I loved how this part of the story ran parallel with the events of Cross My Heart while being from Julia and Trevor’s perspective. Since we already got Lanie and Dex’s story, Julia and Trevor’s story only highlighted parts of that story while also providing some more scenes between just the two of them (like when they’re texting and sending each other GIFS
macee_nielsen's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
It doesn’t pick up right where the last one left off. You don’t to where the last book left off until like half way through the book. It felt like I was reading stuff that I already knew.
jgonz408's review against another edition
2.0
2.5-The beginning was just reiterating everything that we knew from book 1. Not necessary. The end had a lot of drama and action so it was some what entertaining. But then it kept switching to Loki which was throwing me off. Trevor and Julia reconnect after a weekend together 2 years prior. Dealing with Trevor’s father whose pretty much part of a mob. All the friends are intertwine somehow.
bookishbowen's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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Vibes - Good time
Insta-love I liked
It's been about 3 years since I read the first book in this series and I forgot most of what happened. (they're interconnected stand-alones but I like to read them in order) I did really enjoy this but there were some things that were a little off for me. For example, the ending was kind of rushed and overly dramatic. Also the history with her ex was just irrelevant since nothing came of it. But I was a fan of the chemistry and the relationship. I didn't even mind the insta-love and that's saying something.
Tropes
Vibes - Good time
Insta-love I liked
It's been about 3 years since I read the first book in this series and I forgot most of what happened. (they're interconnected stand-alones but I like to read them in order) I did really enjoy this but there were some things that were a little off for me. For example, the ending was kind of rushed and overly dramatic. Also the history with her ex was just irrelevant since nothing came of it. But I was a fan of the chemistry and the relationship. I didn't even mind the insta-love and that's saying something.
Tropes
- Pregnancy
- Insta-Love