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An Optimist's Guide to Heartbreak by Jennifer Hartmann
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
“Sometimes, sad things serve as a gentle reminder that we still feel.”
Lucy Hope, 22, is a ray of sunshine with a big heart. It’s been 13 years since she last saw her childhood friend, Cal, after his family moved away unexpectedly. Over the years, she has tried to find him with no luck. Now, upon returning to her hometown, she discovers that he works at a local repair shop. But now, he’s a broken, grumpy man who prefers to be alone. Can Lucy save him, or will her heart be broken in the process?
Wow, what an incredibly emotional and gripping read. This book tugs at your heartstrings with memories from the past and the portrayal of how broken this man Cal has become. Slowly chipping away at his hard exterior, Lucy makes her way in. The tension and slow burn between these two were fantastic. Emma’s beautiful spirit living on in the pages she wrote as a kid melted my heart. The way this ended left me clutching my heart in shock. I need the next book now. The audiobook is fantastic, and I highly recommend it.
If you love:
🔹Grumpy Sunshine
🔹Friends To Lovers
🔹Workplace
🔹Forced Proximity
🔹Slow Burn
🔹Brilliant Chemistry and Tension
Genre/Type: Emotional Adult Romance 18+
APK: Physical and Audiobook
Pages: 284
Audiobook Length: 10hrs 27mins.
Narrators: Gabriel Spires and Charlotte Claremont - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Book One In The Heartsong Duet
Tropes or Themes: Grumpy Sunshine, Friends To Lovers, Workplace, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn, Jealousy, Secrets, Tension, Chemistry, Cliff Hanger, Grief, Injury, Blood, Cursing, Alcohol, Medical Condition, Sexual Content, Virgin and Office Scene.
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Lucy Hope, 22, is a ray of sunshine with a big heart. It’s been 13 years since she last saw her childhood friend, Cal, after his family moved away unexpectedly. Over the years, she has tried to find him with no luck. Now, upon returning to her hometown, she discovers that he works at a local repair shop. But now, he’s a broken, grumpy man who prefers to be alone. Can Lucy save him, or will her heart be broken in the process?
Wow, what an incredibly emotional and gripping read. This book tugs at your heartstrings with memories from the past and the portrayal of how broken this man Cal has become. Slowly chipping away at his hard exterior, Lucy makes her way in. The tension and slow burn between these two were fantastic. Emma’s beautiful spirit living on in the pages she wrote as a kid melted my heart. The way this ended left me clutching my heart in shock. I need the next book now. The audiobook is fantastic, and I highly recommend it.
If you love:
🔹Grumpy Sunshine
🔹Friends To Lovers
🔹Workplace
🔹Forced Proximity
🔹Slow Burn
🔹Brilliant Chemistry and Tension
Genre/Type: Emotional Adult Romance 18+
APK: Physical and Audiobook
Pages: 284
Audiobook Length: 10hrs 27mins.
Narrators: Gabriel Spires and Charlotte Claremont - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Book One In The Heartsong Duet
Tropes or Themes: Grumpy Sunshine, Friends To Lovers, Workplace, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn, Jealousy, Secrets, Tension, Chemistry, Cliff Hanger, Grief, Injury, Blood, Cursing, Alcohol, Medical Condition, Sexual Content, Virgin and Office Scene.
Check Triggers ⚠️ 💫
All Round Romance Reader
Sienasummerrreads 💕📚
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death