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A review by mackenzierm
The Broken Heart Playlist by Lara Martin
4.0
Kate is an exceptional food stylist, using a whole slew of tricks to make food look deliciously perfect. She is also the survivor of a brutal marriage and has stylized her life into the perfect façade, hiding her brokenness and loneliness from those closest to her. The sole love of her life is her eight-year-old daughter, Lisset. A handsome stranger moves onto their street and uses his own tricks to charm Kate, slowly breaking down her walls and invading her heart. But Gideon has his own secrets, and if Kate leans into their undeniable attraction, the truth could risk everything they’ve built.
THE BROKEN HEART PLAYLIST features the POV of a single mom and a slow burn romance.
I adored that the book was separated into seasons (winter, spring, and summer) with a short playlist for each. This was such a neat aspect.
I loved seeing Kate’s work as a food stylist and was truly captivated by the tricks she uses to make food look its best. Truly one of the coolest jobs I’ve read a character doing. A special mention to her colleague Joel, who I hope we get to see in a future book with his own HEA.
Kate is a single mom who has been through a difficult marriage and is now, a few years after the fact, still picking up the pieces. I loved the strength of her character, her self-discovery, and relearning how to live and love. Gideon is an absolute gem of a gentleman, as is his dog Uno (who I absolutely adored). I loved how patient, kind, and caring he is. He is protective and knew exactly when to push and retreat with Kate, allowing for the perfect balance between them.
I loved the emotional connection that develops between Gideon and Kate over the course of the story and couldn’t help rooting for them from the beginning. There are some swoon worthy moments with ample amounts of angst and tension as their relationship deepens. The taste testing scene is simply amazing 🥵.
The remaining characters in this book are also excellent. I loved Lisset and the journey she takes as well as the connection she forms with Uno and Gideon – so sweet. I adored seeing Aaron and Tess (main characters from this author’s Phishing for Love) heavily featured within these pages – the love and support they provide for Kate and Lisset is so heartwarming and special.
The ending threw me for a bit of a loop and wasn’t at all what I was expecting. I liked how the author tied it off though.
Regardless, I’ll continue to read anything Lara chooses to write!
Many thanks to the author, Lara Martin, for gifting me an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! All opinions shared are my own.
THE BROKEN HEART PLAYLIST features the POV of a single mom and a slow burn romance.
I adored that the book was separated into seasons (winter, spring, and summer) with a short playlist for each. This was such a neat aspect.
I loved seeing Kate’s work as a food stylist and was truly captivated by the tricks she uses to make food look its best. Truly one of the coolest jobs I’ve read a character doing. A special mention to her colleague Joel, who I hope we get to see in a future book with his own HEA.
Kate is a single mom who has been through a difficult marriage and is now, a few years after the fact, still picking up the pieces. I loved the strength of her character, her self-discovery, and relearning how to live and love. Gideon is an absolute gem of a gentleman, as is his dog Uno (who I absolutely adored). I loved how patient, kind, and caring he is. He is protective and knew exactly when to push and retreat with Kate, allowing for the perfect balance between them.
I loved the emotional connection that develops between Gideon and Kate over the course of the story and couldn’t help rooting for them from the beginning. There are some swoon worthy moments with ample amounts of angst and tension as their relationship deepens. The taste testing scene is simply amazing 🥵.
The remaining characters in this book are also excellent. I loved Lisset and the journey she takes as well as the connection she forms with Uno and Gideon – so sweet. I adored seeing Aaron and Tess (main characters from this author’s Phishing for Love) heavily featured within these pages – the love and support they provide for Kate and Lisset is so heartwarming and special.
The ending threw me for a bit of a loop and wasn’t at all what I was expecting. I liked how the author tied it off though.
Regardless, I’ll continue to read anything Lara chooses to write!
Many thanks to the author, Lara Martin, for gifting me an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! All opinions shared are my own.