This was my first ever Jennifer Hartman book and I will say I was pleasantly surprised! After hearing so much hype about this author I took a leap in and it definitely does not disappoint!!

I absolutely loved the two main characters we meet in this novel, Melody and Parker. The grumpy x sunshine contrast between the characters, witty banter and delicious forced proximity makes this the perfect romance with a dash of mental health representation, and happy ever afters!

Thank you to the author, NetGalley and Bloom Books for this absolutely amazing ARC!!

Jennifer Hartmann is the queen of breaking and mending hearts with her storytelling.

This one, ugh, it was devastating and yet so beautiful and I felt for the characters so much.

Melody is dealing with a loss and grief no one should have to suffer through but she still seems to be smiling on the outside even though inside she’s a mess. When she reaches a point in grief that she can’t stand anymore, she’s ready to end it all until she gets an email reply from someone she never expected to hear from and it helps to save her life.

Parker feels dead inside but is desperate for love even if he can’t see or accept it for himself. His past trauma was so devastating to read but it really helped to understand how he becomes who he is as an adult. Going to the Lifelines Meetings seems useless and a waste of time to him until Melody walks in with her bright smiles and turns his world upside down.

The side characters! Oh my did I loved them. Jennifer writes in such a way that even the minor characters hold important roles throughout the story and you fall in love with them just as much as you do the main characters. The ones in this story really pulled on my heart strings, including a sweet old dog and weird little hamster.

I loved this story. There is just something special about the way Jennifer tells a story that makes you feel connected to the story and the characters in a way that I can’t explain. She takes some of the hardest subjects and makes it devastatingly beautiful to read.

From Goodreads:

The loudest love is wordless

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC copy of this re-release. This is my first Jennifer Hartmann book but it won’t be my last!

This heart was filled with so much emotion. The depth of grief, love after heartbreak and the processing of trauma were such prevalent themes.

Parker is a man who is alive but not living after suffering horrible trauma.

Melody is a woman trying to live when the love of her life dies from a tragic accident. They find each other through life circumstances and they are drawn to each other.

I read this in a DAY
I’m excited for the re release and new cover! Big improvement!

This book was heavy! I can’t fully put my thoughts to why I didn’t love it, I think it did an amazing job at doing exactly what it set out to do. It was very emotional, very heart breaking and just a lot! I think it just felt weird for me how she went about keeping her late husband in her life.. not sure!
Very good story! If you like any of Jennifer’s other books you’ll like this one too

The Wrong Heart is the first book in a while that had me up late because I had to finish reading before I could sleep. I was invested from the prologue. It touches on some sensitive subjects (suicide, spouse loss, child abuse), but does so in a compassionate way. Jennifer Hartmann writes in such a way that I was in entranced by everyone’s story, even the most minor character. She even had me invested in the life of a hamster!

I went into the story blind and would recommend that. Hartmann tells us a story of two people that have experienced heartbreak in different ways. Melody and Parker have been going through life just surviving. Melody, having more recent trauma and Parker living with lifelong trauma. The characters meet and become an important part of each other’s story. I wish I got just a little bit more at the end of the story or in the epilogue because I didn’t want it to end. Thank you to NetGalley and Bloom Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book took me a while to get into. It’s a rather long book that takes time to build the story and scene. I’m glad I read this and would recommend this to other readers - just be mindful it takes a while to get going :-)

Okay wow! What an ending to a beautiful story!

First off, thank you NetGalley, Bloom Books, and Jennifer Hartmann for this ARC copy of your upcoming re-release!

This is my 3rd book of Jennifer’s and let me tell you I am not disappointed! This book was gripping, emotional, and romantic. Definitely be ready to feel every feeling from the prologue to the epilogue!

This book re-releases with a new cover on December 31! As always, check TW/CW!!

Tropes:
- Pen Pal Romance
- Grumpy x Sunshine
- Hurt x Comfort
- Strangers to Lovers
- Damaged Hero
- Heart- Wrencher

I was hooked immediately! Jennifer Hartmann came out guns a blazin' with a very emotional start that I wasn't prepared for! The emotions continued throughout in very different ways and I felt so connected to the characters and couldn't help rooting for them all! Melody's journey was raw and honest, intense and devastating, but I was so happy for her in the end! I was so happy Parker came into her life and learning his story was equally devastating but also so incredible to see his transformation.

Jennifer Hartmann has become one of my top favorite authors this year. Her ability to tug on my heartstrings by pulling a wide range of emotions is incredible. The Wrong Heart is no exception. Feeling happiness to devastation…love and light…and all the emotions in between. I read this one so quickly…I couldn’t put it down once I started it. Thank you, NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this ARC!

Unfortunately, the MMC was far too unlikeable for me. I cannot get over how mean and rude he was to the FMC considering she didn't do anything except exist. That mixed with the trauma candy salad, lead this to be hard for me to get through. I liked the poetic writing and was really intrigued with the premise but it was outweighed by how much I can't get behind this romance.

This was such a beautifully well written story. Jennifer truly has a way with words and it’s the reason why she’s one of my favorite authors. I was captivated from the beginning and couldn’t stop reading from that point on! This book deals with some heavy topics and I think Jennifer really handled them well. I laughed, I sobbed and almost cried. Seeing Parker and Melody, two wounded souls fall in love with each other was very beautiful and I loved reading about their healing journey. The epilogue was very bittersweet and a great ending to a beautiful story. If you’re a fan of Jennifer’s work, I highly recommend this book, you will not regret it!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for providing me this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This beautiful book is about loss and second chances so get ready for an emotional journey.

The grumpy/sunshine dynamic was spot on, and after knowing the traumatic pasts of both characters, it makes you love Parker and Melody even more. I loved Parker’s character so friggen much, he showed so much vulnerability which we don’t often see in MMCs. Then there is Melody who has been through enough herself and still doesn’t give up on herself or Parker 🥹. They end up finding solace in each other and form a beautiful bond which slowly turns into something more. There were twists and turns that kept me on my feet!

I will say, it took me a little bit to get into the story but I was hooked 20-30% in. Also, not sure how I felt about the epilogue and without giving anything away, I think the story could have ended a chapter before.

Please know there were some heavy topics and I didn’t notice any TWs in the book.

With this being my second Jennifer Hartmann book, I think I can officially say I absolutely adore her books. She makes me forget I’m reading, her writing is beautiful and brings up so many emotions. I can’t wait to delve into more written by Jennifer.

This book is now being traditionally published and will be released December 31, 2024. I just received an arc and here is my honest review.

If you have ever read any of Jennifer Hartman’s book you understand the emotional journey her books take you on from start to finish. This book had me right from the 1st chapter to the last words of the epilogue. Grab your tissues you are going to need them.

The story follows Melody who has had a life altering
experience that has left her in a dark place and Parker who is fighting to put his past behind him.

This is a beautiful love story of healing from grief and trauma and learning to love again and to open up and trust.

“You’re the moon.”
“You’re the guiding light in a dark sky.”
“You shine strong when the rest of the world is asleep…when no one is even looking.”

I absolutely adore Parker and how his character developed throughout the story. He is your grumpy cold, misunderstood man who becomes intrigued with Melody and her annoyingly beautiful smiles. Melody is brave and struggling to live and is fascinated with Parker even though he is emotionally closed off.
The character growth of both the main characters is really well written.

The Plot Twist got me I didn't see it coming, well done!!!

The ending left me completely satisfied the story was rounded off nicely.

This book had me feeling all feelings and I couldn’t help but give this book 5 ⭐️ and 3 🌶️ on the spice level.

Happy Reading.

4.5 stars!

"Jennifer Hartmann don't break my heart" challenge. She will always win and I will always lose because her books always know how to pierce your soul right to the very core. "The Wrong Heart" is a roller coaster of emotion, pain, darkness, and renewal. It ran me through a gamut of emotions. I bawled, I chuckled, I yearned, I was shocked, I was in pain, I was happy, I was angry... wow. It is raw as heck, but also vulnerable and powerful, too. I loved the characters and their journeys. It is a beautiful ode to humanity, or rather finding it again after tragedy. I have read and enjoyed multiple Jennifer Hartmann novels, and this one is no different. Hartmann handles difficult subject matters with ease, entertainment, and heart. It's fabulous if you love darker romance stories with twists, turns, emotions, and the bareness of being human. It may destroy you, but it will destroy you in the best way.

Thank you to NetGalley, Jennifer Hartmann, SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books, and Bloom Books for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.

I had no idea I would enjoy this book as much as I did. That first chapter hooked me in and it held my attention the entire way through. There was so much pain and emotion throughout this story, it was full of angst and even though I felt my heart crack multiple times whilst reading it also made me smile.

I’m practically tearing up on my couch right now after pulling an all-nighter binge-reading this incredible book! There aren’t enough words to capture the sheer beauty of it. This book has to be one of the most gut-wrenching yet uplifting stories I’ve ever encountered. I know it's going to stick with me for a long, long time. This is such an emotional rollercoaster that makes you feel every single thing imaginable! I’m definitely going to read more from this author!!

I honestly loved this book so much. This was my first book by this author, surprisingly. The storyline was tragic and heartbreaking. I loved the characters, and was rooting for each of them the whole time. I will say the epilogue being so far in the future was heartbreaking. I could have done with the first mini epilogue.

Thank you Bloom Books and Netgalley

I love this. I think Jennifer Hartman has a type of book niche that works amazingly. It's a mix of tragedy but romantic. She doesn't glorify the serious topics of the book but instead allows the characters to grow from the trauma. This book continues that theme. It just works amazingly.

Omg what a book! Cried my eyes out the whole way through it! Defo worth a read , highly recommends !thank you net galley for the early read it
Was amazing

Another book by Jennifer Hartmann that I loved! I don’t know how she writes all these amazing books. Definitely one of my favorite authors of all time. This book made me cry but by the end of the book I’m thanking the author for all those sad tears. Another winner of a book! Can’t wait to read more.

Thank you NetGalley and Bloom Books for the arc of this book.