Just a Heartbeat Away, Cara Bastone
Just a Heartbeat Away, Cara Bastone
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Just a Heartbeat Away

Author: Cara Bastone

Narrator: Patrick Zeller

Unabridged: 10 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/30/2020


Synopsis

Some people change your life

Others change your heartNewly 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…

About Cara Bastone

Cara Bastone is a full time writer who lives and writes in Brooklyn with her husband, son, and an almost-goldendoodle. Her goal with her work is to find the swoon in ordinary love stories. She’s been a fan of the romance genre since she found a grocery bag filled with her grandmother’s old Harlequin Romances when she was in high school. She’s a fangirl for pretzel sticks, long walks through Prospect Park, and love stories featuring men who aren’t crippled by their own masculinity.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Christy on July 22, 2021

3 stars Had this been done a little differently, I feel like I would have loved it so much! While I did enjoy some of it, most of it ended up being just okay for me. I love a good age gap romance but my goodness… I’ve never in my life read a book so focused on it. Sebastian worried/talked about him b......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on March 01, 2022

This was such a refreshing read and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it! Sebastian has lost is wife and isn't holding things together very well. When his son's teacher calls him in to discuss her worries with how he's caring for his son, Sebastian knows he needs to turn things around. I really......more

Goodreads review by aarya on September 11, 2020

2020 Fall Bingo (#fallintorombingo🍁): ‪Crafts or Puzzles Not the biggest fan of kids in romance, so I was not expecting to like this debut as much as I did. This hit me right in the feels. Slowest of slow burns, palpable yearning everywhere, and so romantic that my heart hurt at times. I read thi......more

Goodreads review by Lacey (laceybooklovers) on July 20, 2021

This is such a sweet small town romance! It's got an older, single dad hero who falls for his son's elementary school teacher. There's slow burn, a dog, and the loveliest characters. If you love small town romances with lots of feels, I highly recommend this one!......more

Goodreads review by Melanie THEE Reader on October 03, 2023

Wow. I didn't expect this book to knock me off my feet the way it did. This romance was wholesome, soothing and warm. This is the kind of book that I would recommend reading a chapter before going to bed (like I did) not because it's boring but because it's enjoyable and won't stress you out. I also......more