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Things That Break Us

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Some happily ever afters begin in tragedy.

I’m an actor who hates the limelight. Everyone wants Easton Rowe’s attention—my money, my fame. It’s impossible to have a real relationship with a woman, so I don’t even try.

But then there’s Nova. My sister’s best friend. She’s been there our whole lives, and she’s here now to help us when we need her most. When I need her most.

I should keep my guard up, focus on my dying sister and her daughter. But I can’t ignore Nova. Not with the way she carries this grief with me. The way she flinches when I move too fast, the ghost of something lurking in her eyes. The way she blushes when I get too close, making me wonder how close I can get.

For once, I don’t want to keep my distance. Nova thinks she has nothing to give, but all I need is a chance. I know we can take our broken pieces and make something whole.

©2026 by Michelle Heard. (P)2026 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Contemporary Tear-jerking
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I like the story line but felt I was drawn out with Nova and Easton.

slow burn

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Sometimes we all need a good cry to let out pent-up emotions, or at least I do. For me, this hit the spot. I don't usually listen to sad books because I like fiction to avoid the stresses of life.

I did have to skip a chapter here and there where it dragged on or I wanted to avoid too much sadness, but my impatient personality makes me do that with most books and even movies.

I enjoyed the romance and loved the characters. The little girl's personality added depth to the story, and she was very entertaining. Even the cameo role from the hotel owner was good.

The performance was fantastic, I was particularly impressed that they didn't make the little girl sound like a sesame street puppet (like many other audio books). I also loved that it was a duet.

Overall, it was worth the read, I enjoyed it.

Sad but good

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