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Just a Heartbeat Away

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

“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

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
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I thought I was listening to a romance novel but at the risk of spoiling it the ending goes full on spicy. Perhaps it's too much of a gear change because it feels so different from the first three quarters of the book. Otherwise a lovely story in every way and very appealing characters.

Sweet and spicy

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This book was well written but not much happened. I may try the next book to see if more happens in the story.

Slow romance

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Not as good as the conversational ones. Takes a while to get going and when it does it still isn’t that gripping. Okay though.

Not the most gripping but a pleasant meander

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I utterly loved this audiobook! I listened in my car during my long commute and most days found myself wishing the usually mind-numbingly boring journey was longer.

Perfectly uplifting

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This was such a beautifully written book. I have read and enjoyed a few other stories by Cara Bastone, so I know what an intelligent and insightful writer she is. This one did not disappoint at all.

The romance was slow-burn (not usually my favourite), but it made the coming together at the end all the sweeter - and what an epic melding of two souls it was! I am still reeling from the kitchen/bedroom scene at the end, not just because it was spicy (that it was!) but because the author was able to infuse such a deep emotional connection into their lovemaking, something I rarely see in other romances. Sebastian was just lovely, my new book boyfriend. This had all the feels. So good!

Beautiful slow-burn romance

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