Thank you for this. I love Jennifer Hartmann so much, she has such a way with story telling that always has me feeling all the feelings and sobbing uncontrollably. this one was beautiful ❤️

I read this book in one day. What does that tell you? It was fucking good. It kept my eyes watery the entire fucking book but still amazing.

Parker is one of my favorite MMCs. He’s so damaged and broken, doesn’t have anything to live for. As much as I love Melody in this book, and was invested in her story after losing her husband, Parker is what kept me turning the pages. He hit me in the gut and the feels so hard and so much throughout this book.

“All broken things can be fixed. The hard part is deciding that they’re worth fixing.”

This book is to die for if you haven’t read it, please do it. I’m so blessed to be able to read this. Jennifer Hartman has really amazing books.

Jennifer Hartmann made me fall in love with these characters then broke my heart into a million pieces in just chapter one. More than 50% of this book was read behind tears! Very angsty and emotional but also hopeful. Jennifer Hartmann writes beautifully heartbreaking stories.

Please check triggers, touches sensitive issues.

This is a story of two broken souls, broken in very different ways and a journey of healing. Melody has loved and lost (husband died in an accident), Parker is lost (childhood trauma) and never been in love. The two meet in a support group and find that fractured or broken, everyone is worth fixing.

Heartbreaking💔, heartwarming ❤️

This was such an incredibly raw, beautiful written and captivating story. Jennifer Hartmann sure knows how to pull at my heartstrings, but as with the other stories I have read by her, the strong emotional reactions are so worth it by the end. My heart just absolutely ached for both Melody and Parker throughout this entire story. I wanted their happily ever afters so freaking badly.
I don’t want to give anything away so I am going to leave this review with this, please check the content warnings before beginning this read. There are many emotionally heavy, tough topics discussed within the pages.

Oh my goodness...

I truly don't think I have enough words to adequately describe my feelings for this book; nothing I say could do it justice.

Melody and Parker's story is special. Jennifer Hartmann has created something so heartbreakingly beautiful; I never wanted it to end. THE WRONG HEART is an emotional rollercoaster which will have you hooked from the first page to the very last.

Always love this author's work and this was no exception! This is a story full of all the feels and will break your heart but also put it back together. There is a twist at the end that I didn't see coming, but was a nice addition to the story.

The Queen of Harts does it again. This book is full of angst, trauma, heartbreak, and healing. It’ll leave you emotionally raw and reeling before taking the shattered pieces and tenderly putting them back together.
Even in the moments of grief I knew were coming, the story was so beautifully written that I couldn’t put it down. Check the trigger warnings before reading as the book has some incredibly heavy and difficult topics, however the growth and healing between Parker and Melody was a bittersweet journey and, in my opinion, an absolute must read!

5⭐️ 3🌶️

<b><i>“And when your dreams dissolve, and the wishes scatter, it’s hard to find joy in anything else. How can you ever obtain completion again when you’re missing the biggest piece?”</b></i>

I thought I knew Jennifer Hartmann heartache and darkness. I was WRONG. This book shook me to my core. It was full of unexpected twists, cold truths, tender moments, and electric spice and could not have been more perfectly written. When Melody’s husband dies, she tracks down his heart recipient and from there, the story unfolds tragically, chaotically, beautifully.

<b><i>“You’re the sun, Melody March. The sun only knows how to shine.”</b></i>

I expected to come into this book with Melody’s husband gone and buried but it wouldn’t be Jennifer if she didn’t take every opportunity to wreck us further. We get a brief glimpse into Melody’s relationship with her husband, Charlie, before it’s all ripped away. It’s light, easy, and passionate—just enough for you to fall for their sweet love before tragedy strikes and you’re left reeling…but the story has just begun.

<b><i>“She’s glittering nightfall, pale moonlight, silver stars in midnight skies. She’s that beacon of light when darkness threatens and consumes. No, she’s not the sun… Melody is the moon.”</b></i>

If Charlie is all things sunshine and rainbows and sweet confections, Parker is his ultimate opposite. Dark, brooding, and emotionally closed off from the world and yet Parker sucked me (and Melody) in with his morbid humor, sharp wit, and unexpected draw to only the second woman in his life he’s ever let inside. I absolutely loved watching Melody break down every wall Parker had expertly crafted between him and the world, startling him and challenging every belief he once held tight.

<b><i>“I’m Charlie’s sun, and I’m Parker’s moon. I can be both. I’m an eclipse.”</b></i>

Watching Melody navigate her grief, guilt, hope, acceptance, and healing was incredible. The delicate dance between hanging onto her love for and memories of Charlie while allowing herself the space to move forward with Parker and allow herself new moments of joy and love was so masterfully written and just felt so…real. It was a slow burn but also a quick spark and it’s now forever entangled in my heart.

<b><i>“I’m startled at first, taking in the names at the top of each crinkled page. Familiar names. Robert, Jane, Nancy, Kevin, Stacy… Amelia. My eyes widen, a breath lodging in the back of my throat. I glance to my left. Ms. Katherine greets me with a knowing smile. ‘My starting points are your starting points.’”</b></i>

Finally, the side characters in this book were just so complex, raw, and real. I loved learning about the support group companions and Melody’s lifeline, as well as Melody’s family and best friend. They all brought such unique aspects to the book and tied so beautifully into Melody and Parker’s story.

Updates following reread in Dec 2024: Still. Absolutely. Incredible. A must read. Parker, Melody, and the rest of these beautiful characters pulled me in once again, captivating me from start to finish, and I’m so glad this is being picked up by Bloom because EVERYONE needs to read this story.

Ah, this book was so good. It was so emotional but in the best possible way. It’s a book that deals with some very emotionally heavy topics, and it does so in such a real and raw way. I was so emotional and teary eyed while reading this one. It was just so good. I loved all the characters and felt that they were really well written. The side characters added a lot to the story without being overwhelming, which I enjoyed. This one does have the grumpy sunshine trope, and it is done really well. I loved how realistic this book felt. This book also has so many great lines that I wish I was the type to save them, because they are ones that I would definitely go back to and relive the story. This book is one that will stick with you long after reading, it is just that good.

If you’re looking for an emotional story about grief, healing, and love, then check this one out.

UPDATE: I received an ARC from NETGALLEY / BLOOM BOOKS in exchange for my honest review.

I read this a couple of years ago and even to this day, I still think about this book. The original review I wrote still holds true. I ugly cried AGAIN reading this. Jennifer has a true talent of writing heart and gut-wrenching stories that leave you staring into the invisible camera by the end with tears streaming down your face.

When you need emotional, Jennifers books are the way to go. Thank you Bloom for the ARC and for letting me relive this story once again with Melody and Parker.

Original Review:

When I got my kindle a year ago, this was one of the first books I borrowed on KU.

Did I read it then? Noooooope.
Do I reallywish I had? Heck YES.

This book was by far the most emotional book I've ever read. I related so heavily to some of the heavier topics in this story. Speaking of, please check the trigger warnings. This book is not a light nor an easy read in any capacity. It deals heavily with mental health and su!c!de, as well as loss.

"You're the sun, Melody March. The sun only knows how to shine."

Melody and Parkers story cannot be contained to just one single word. It was messy, but beautiful. I can't count how many times tears streamed down my cheeks or the couple nights I stayed up way too late because I simply couldn't get enough. I needed to know more, to know their stories and how they intertwined and formed to be one story, one love and by far the most memorable and emotional I've ever read.

"All broken things can be fixed. The hard part is deciding that they're worth fixing."

The way I sobbed through parts of the story, living alongside these characters as though I was there with them was intense. Think ugly crying but like, anytime I picked this book up.

"No, they're not. Scars mean you survived something terrible. There's nothing ugly about that."

So many times, I laid in bed and had to take a second to collect myself because there were lines like the one above that forced me to sit and heal a small part of the broken in my own self. Certain moments called to me as if they were written solely for me. Any book that has this much emotional pull is so worth the read. I only wish I had read it sooner.

"We hold the key to our own happiness, and what we put on the other side of that door is entirely up to us. Our beginning doesn't have to be our end."

Thank you Netgalley for the arc of this book. This is my first Jennifer Hartmann book, and it won't be the last. The beginning of this book really drew me in, and the topic is very heavy. I would absolutely recommend this book, but I did not connect with the main characters. I found myself liking some of the side characters more, which made it a little hard to get through. The ending was a HEA, which I love. I would definitely recommend reading trigger warnings before starting.

Melody perd son mari dans des circonstances tragiques et apprend qu'il était donneur d'organes... Elle accède par hasard au mail de celui qui a reçu le cœur de son défunt mari... Et quand celui-ci lui répond cela va peut-être bouleverser sa vie...

Ce livre aborde des sujets sensibles comme le suicide, le deuil... lisez bien les trigger warnings avant de le lire!

Ohlalala, ce livre est un coup de cœur! J'adore vraiment l'écriture de Jennifer Hartmann! Cette histoire est pleine de justesse et d'émotions! Dès les premières pages on est pris aux tripes par cette histoire et on sait que l'on ne va pas en ressortir indemne! Et puis ce plot twist que l'on ne voit pas venir! Clairement, je pensais avoir deviner l'intrigue et j'ai été surprise de la tournure des événements! Vraiment, à chaque fois, Jennifer Hartmann arrive à me surprendre!

En bref, encore une pépite signée Jennifer Hartmann!

Wrong Heart by Jennifer Hartmann is the kind of story that burrows deep into your soul, breaking it into pieces only to carefully put it back together again. This novel is a masterful blend of tragedy, healing, and hope, with an emotional depth that lingers long after you’ve turned the final page.

The Plot:
Melody March is reeling from the devastating loss of her husband, the love of her life, on their five-year wedding anniversary. Grief consumes her until she finds herself drawn to two sources of solace: the man who received her husband’s donated heart and a support group where she meets Parker—a dark, brooding, emotionally unavailable man who seems to be her polar opposite.

But their connection is undeniable, a spark born of shared pain and the search for meaning amidst their brokenness. As their relationship deepens, secrets and revelations emerge, testing their fragile bond and challenging their understanding of love, grief, and healing.

What I Loved:
✨ The emotional complexity: Jennifer Hartmann doesn’t shy away from the messy, raw reality of grief and loss. She writes with a poignancy that makes every heartbreak and every moment of hope feel deeply personal.
✨ Melody and Parker’s journey: Their slow-burn romance is fraught with tension, vulnerability, and unexpected beauty. Watching two broken souls find each other and navigate their pain is both devastating and heartwarming.
✨ Themes of healing and second chances: The story beautifully explores the transformative power of love—not just romantic love, but love as a way to heal, forgive, and rediscover oneself.
✨ The writing: Hartmann’s prose is lyrical and evocative, perfectly capturing the ache of loss and the fragile hope of new beginnings.

Final Thoughts:
Wrong Heart is a stunning standalone romance that delivers an emotional punch. It’s for readers who aren’t afraid to have their hearts shattered, knowing the journey will be worth it. Melody and Parker’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of finding light in the darkest of places.

An amazing 6 star heartfelt story that made me feel so much. I had never heard of this author before but the blurb had me sold.

Melody is going through the unimaginable and can’t seem to find the will to go on. Through a support group she finds Parker. He’s grumpy, doesn’t share much, only the occasional mean word. Melody makes him feel things he doesn’t want to feel. Together they will work through their past.

I was hooked from the blurb itself because I never heard of this author. This story was so unique and addicting that I basically binge read it. A page turner at its best. It pulled on my heartstrings and I might have shed a few tears along the way. These characters had heart. They were perfectly created. Beautifully written with a seamless plot. Read the triggers before going in, because for some it might be a though subject. Bottomline this is a must read.

Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. I strongly recommend this story.

Check TWs before reading - this book has some heavy themes that are explored.

This book was an emotional journey from the start. Melody experiences an incredible loss and navigates the grief that follows as her husband is killed. She reaches out to the recipient of her husband's heart to attempt to gain some closure. At the same time, she is navigating feelings of despair and suicidal thoughts so she joins a support group and meets some people there, including closed-off Parker.

The journey Melody and Parker take is beautiful together and my poor heart was breaking and rebuilding for both of them at times.

A wonderful, emotional, heart rending read.

This book was absolutely beautiful in all of the best ways!

This book being told from both Melody and Parker’s view was an amazing touch. I loved being able to know what was going through both of their minds throughout.

This book made me feel all the feelings and I definitely should have had tissues with me for it!

Watching our two main characters grow and heal throughout the story absolutely made me fall in love with every second of it.

This book was absolutely amazing from front to back. The emotional roller coaster right out of the gate hooked me in, and it really was another roller coaster ride when she met Parker at the suicide prevention meetings. He was tortured and abused and left in awful conditions as a child after his father died at a work accident and he was forced to live with his mother, he was never shown love and he didn’t know how to show it himself all he knew was anger towards women because the one woman who was supposed to be there unconditionally never showed up in the right way. So many other turning points, so many feelings in this book! I highly recommend reading this book and any other book this author has written! She is a great writer!

Jennifer Hartmann blew me away, once again! Not gonna lie, at first I was a little skeptical on whether I would end up crying and feel everything I wanted from this one, but from about 70% and on, it was absolutely perfect and yes, I did cry!

The Wrong Heart has some really difficult topics and starts off with Melody tragically losing her husband on their anniversary. In her grief, she tries contacting the recipient of her husband's heart and they form a sort of pen pal relationship. After a low point, she meets Parker, aka Zephyr the recipient, at a suicide prevention group. Parker is very grumpy and doesn't talk or participate, but for some reason, he is drawn to Melody. As they get to know each other, they form a very hot and cold relationship as they both work through their pasts and try to find a future.

Parker is one of the grumpiest heroes I have read about, but with good reason. He really needed the sunshine that Melody brought and my heart just hurt for him so dang much. Once we really got to know him, I was in love. I loved how much he loved Melody and his relationship with Walden and Owen were so precious.

And my dear Melody, she was so strong and resilient. Despite having her low moments, I loved that she realized she still had so much to give the world and how she was so patient with Parker. There was still a lot of back and forth with these two, and some twists and turns with the plot, but given their backgrounds I think they were bound to have those ups and downs and I think it fit their journey.

And that ending! So bittersweet but I think it was done really well. It broke me but in the perfect way. I know some have said that it doesn't have a HEA, but in my opinion, it completely did. So don't be scared off by any reviews that say there's no HEA! Overall, another Jennifer Hartmann story that I would highly recommend everyone pick up!