Some days I can almost see the person I used to be. See the version of myself that felt joy, even passion. But she's gone...just out of reach.
Life moves on for everyone else, though, and as my best friend’s maid-of-honor, I have a bachelorette party to plan—in Jamaica, no less. And that means working side by side with the best man: Benjamin Black.
Billionaire. Workaholic. Ultimate bachelor. The perfect catch for any woman—unless she's lost her sense of self.
Apparently my body hasn’t gotten the memo. Because from the second we meet, something begins stirring, warming my blood.
And when our hands touch, it’s a heady reminder that even if I feel numb, my heart still beats.
He’s nothing like I thought. Every moment with him unshackles a little more of my fears, cracks another layer of ice.
But I should be afraid—and so should he. Because the past never lets go so easily.
Trigger Warning: My Heart Still Beats is a dark, emotional romance with a happy ending. However, the story includes elements that might not be suitable for all readers. Sexual assault, physical assault, rape, child molestation, suicidal thoughts, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks, murder, and blood are shown in the novel. Readers who may be sensitive to these elements, please take note.
My Heart Still Beats by Helen Hardt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I honestly wasn't expecting a Ben and Tessa book. Their story was emotional and dealt with darker issues so be sure to check your triggers before diving in.
Tessa is a shadow of her former self. Some days she can see the person she used to be, the version of herself that felt joy even passion. But she feels out of reach.
Life is moving on, and she's her best friend's maid of honor. She has a bachelorette party to plan, in Jamaica, which means working with the best man Benjamin Black.
He's a catch. Rich, hardworking and handsome.
Someone whom she wouldn't think twice about flirting with. But that was the old Tessa.
It doesn't help that he stirs something in her that she thought long dead. He's nothing like she'd thought he'd be. He helps her work through fears, slowly chipping away at the wall she's built.
And when their pasts come back to haunt them, will they be able to hold onto their love?
Thank you so much to the author, Entangled and Net Galley for this ARC to review.
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Looks like this one touches on some pretty dark/intense subject matter. Glad to see it was a 5-star read for you!
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