This book instantly in the first few chapters pulled at my heart strings and made me tear up!!! Then through out this book several different times I teared up. Why do you have to write such traumatic books! 😭 I loved everything about this book, even though it made me cry. Parker really angered me in the beginning but hearing his story through out and knowing all he endured making him into the person he is really made me rethink my hatred for him! I truly loved Melody and I am so so happy she got her happy ending, she deserves it. Such a heart wrenching book. Highly recommend anything by Jennifer.

Jennifer Hartmann has once again proven why she’s a must-read, and for me, an auto-buy author. The Wrong Heart delivered everything I hoped for and more, solidifying Hartmann’s talent for weaving raw, emotional narratives that resonate deeply.

This book is a masterclass in transforming trauma into something achingly beautiful. Hartmann has a unique ability to craft stories that feel both devastating and uplifting, allowing readers to experience the full spectrum of emotions. From heartbreak to hope, her storytelling grabs hold of your heart and doesn’t let go.

I found myself completely captivated by the poignant writing and layered characters. Hartmann creates a world where pain is tangible, but so is love and healing. Her words are a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is light to be found.

Every page left me wanting more, and I was genuinely grateful for the chance to immerse myself in this book. Jennifer Hartmann’s ability to explore heavy themes with grace and sensitivity is unmatched, making The Wrong Heart a story that stays with you long after the final page.

If you haven’t yet experienced her work, this book is a perfect place to start. Prepare for a reading journey that will break your heart, mend it, and leave you marveling at the power of love and resilience.

4.25⭐️
2.5🌶️

Couldn’t put this book down, this had me instantly hooked! Deeply emotional and an unconventional type of romance. Check TW before reading this, while I wouldn’t call it dark romance there are definitely difficult themes of abuse, grief, and suicide.

Loved the first half and would have given it 5⭐️, the second half took some turns I didn’t particularly love but it was still an incredible story. If you want something emotional that you can easily finish in 24 hours pick this one up!

Jennifer Hartman always RIPS MY HEART OUT. I will never not recommend one of her books and this was no different. There’s no other words, read this book!!!

If my memory serves correctly, I had a first time experience in this book. The prologue is 2 pages long, and it made me cry. That’s it. No actual context, didn’t know the characters, nothing. Real tears.

I don’t say that as a negative, because by now I have learned that Jennifer Hartmann’s books do that to me. They are deep, broach difficult topics and relationships, and break you apart to put you back together. I absolutely loved this one, and Melody and Parker will be engrained in my mind for a good long time.

Synopsis:

“I had my future all planned out.
A fairytale. Then, on my five-year wedding anniversary, my dreams shatter. My husband is cruelly ripped away from me, leaving my broken heart behind. But he leaves another heart behind, too…His.

Drowning in grief, I reach out to his heart recipient, while seeking solace in a support group for fellow lost souls. Determined to find the bright, optimistic woman I used to be, I never expect what awaits me there. Enter Parker.

Dark, brooding, emotionally detached. He’s the opposite of me in every way, yet I’m inexplicably drawn to him. As our bond deepens, so do the secrets that come to light, challenging everything I thought I knew about love and loss, and blurring the line between heartache and hope.”

Thank you @netgalley and @read_bloom for the opportunity to read this one!

Review of The Wrong Heart by Jennifer Hartmann
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This author has become a great interest of mine on her emotional and powerful reads, as this particular novel captures pain and loss in so many ways and views as two broken people bound together work through their wreckages.

Once upon a time, Melody was happy.
She had a man she loved with all her soul...and then she lost him. She kept losing from there. Soon enough, she was starting to lose herself.
She was not okay.
One email she should not have sent ends up being a lifeline and friendship she did not expect: to the man who now owns her husband's heart.
Then, another man takes her attention: a grumpy soul in her help group.

Parker was not all sunshine and cupcakes, not matter how many dozen are given to him.
He's angry and cold and wants no body to love him, even the sweet Melody who appears to try and open him up.
He does not want to anything to do with her. He doesn't want to think about her, or be around her...even when he ends up spending nights with her in the rain or shadows allowing her light to fill his new heart.

Its cheesy and soppy, in the best way possible. It's that ansty read you need some of the time. That forbidden love that is diverse, even when secrets spill out and reveal truths we weren't even ready for.
Two messed up people with an indeniable connection and attraction, that just seem to keep getting caught up on the craziest situations.
Totally agree that the dark is the best secret keeper.

It’s Jennifer Hartmann, y’all… AUTOMATIC ♾️♾️♾️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Period. JH rips my heart out by the roots, stomps on it, and ever so gently puts it back in my chest. All with her WORDS! TWH is HEAVY! This is NOT a “light and fluffy” read, so check your triggers. It’s worth every word, though. Parker and Melody are just plain REAL. They both have a tortured past and play a part in each others’ healing process. TWH checks all the boxes: emotional roller coaster, PLOT TWIST, SPICE, HEA, and snarky banter. The EPILOGUE!! 🥹 Oh, y’all… Just stop whatever you’re reading RIGHT NOW and read this one! Forever a J Hart fan!! Many thanks to Net Galley for the ARC!

Thank you Bloom Books for a copy of this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I have read a few of Jennifer Hartmann's books and knew going into it, to expect a heart-wrenching story. That is exactly what this book is, however, I had the hardest time connecting to either character. I flew through the first 15% and the last 10%, but found myself dragging my feet towards the middle of the book. Her writing is beautiful and the characters go through so much growth together, but there was something about this book that made me not completely love it. I am looking forward to more of Jennifer Hartmann's books in the future because I love her writing style and the deep messages behind all her books.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC publication for an honest review.

I have really enjoyed this author! She has a way of bringing such emotional depth to her stories and the plots are always out of the ordinary. From the very first paragraph you are drawn into the story, invested in the outcome...and then the author rips your heart out and makes you blubber like a baby. After all of that, however, you are put on a journey that slowly rebuilds, leading to healing and love along the way as we make our way through angst and heartache.

Charlie and Melody were head over hill in love until one night a tragic accident ends their fairytale romance. Parker is a broken man who receives an email from Melody reaching out to the recipient of her husband's heart.

The writing is absolutely beautiful and takes you on an emotional rollercoaster but so worth the ride. My only complaint with this author is she does add a lot of steam to her stories. I enjoy more of the intimate connection of our couple through the poignant words and deeds and don't need the open-door scenes to feel the love. Just my personal preference...

Another solid read from this author!

I absolutely loved this book. I've probably cried most reading this than any other book. It's a book that you wouldn't want to read in public with how emotional it is. The story and characters are amazing. Definitely check the trigger warnings, but I would definitely recommend.

This was such a tragically beautiful love story. The writing was stunningly poetic, pulling me into every emotion and moment. The characters were deeply compelling, and their journey—though heartbreaking—was absolutely breathtaking in its rawness and authenticity. While the ending felt a bit rushed and left me wishing for more time with these characters, the epilogue truly made up for it. It was a masterpiece that tied the story together in the most poignant and unforgettable way, leaving a lasting impression.

I've never read a Jennifer Hartmann book before but I loved the cover and then I read the blurb and I just needed to read it.

I know I will be definitely reading more books from Jennifer in the future. This book was everything I was wanting and more. Loved everything about it

This book was powerful. Jennifer does a fantastic job of diving in to the effects of suicide and how hope plays such an important role in a person's life. If suicide is a trigger for a potential reader, I would use caution with this book. The author does provide the suicide hotline number. The main characters, Melody and Parker, move through a lot of emotions and experiences. Deep emotions and experiences. As the reader, I was fully immersed in the story start to finish. The side characters are well written and offer the main characters a chance to explore what they are going through. Parker's dog is one of my favorite side characters! The support group in this book is fantastically written. I always appreciate when counseling is shown to be productive and helpful to people in a book. The ending wasn't what I expected but reflected exactly what was needed to have closure as a reader. Thank you NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for this free advanced readers copy. All opinions are my own.

This is the third book I’ve read by Jennifer Hartmann. I really enjoyed reading Still Beating and was excited to read this book. Unfortunately, this book was not for me. The mmc was very unlikable and rude. This man needs therapy. I thought the main love interest was going to be Shane, and I was very disappointed when I found out it wasn’t him. As the story went on, I found myself growing increasingly disinterested in the fmc. She constantly allowed the mmc to mistreat her and it was clear that she deserved better.

Author Name: Jennifer Hartmann
Book Name: The Wrong Heart
My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice:🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️

Overview
The story follows a grieving widow whose world shatters when her husband dies unexpectedly. In the midst of her despair, she reaches out to the recipient of her husband’s donated heart, seeking solace and meaning. Along the way, she meets Parker—a brooding, emotionally detached man who is her opposite in every way. Despite their differences, their connection grows, unearthing secrets and challenging everything she thought she knew about love and healing. This deeply emotional journey explores themes of grief, resilience, and the transformative power of love.

My Thoughts
The Wrong Heart is an unforgettable story that left an indelible mark on my heart. Jennifer Hartmann’s writing is raw, poignant, and beautifully lyrical. The chemistry between Melody and Parker is nothing short of mesmerizing; their unsaid bond strikes a delicate balance between pain and hope. Melody’s warmth and resilience, juxtaposed with Parker’s dark, brooding nature, create a compelling grumpy-sunshine dynamic that stole my heart.

The twists in this story blew my mind—I guarantee no one will see them coming. They left me shocked and unable to put the book down. The spicy scenes are intense and beautifully layered with the emotional depth of their connection. I loved how their story unfolded with secrets that both broke my heart and mended it.

The epilogue brought me to tears, offering both closure and an emotional punch that stayed with me long after I closed the book. Hartmann masterfully captures the complexities of grief and the beauty of finding love in the most unexpected places. This story isn’t just a romance—it’s a testament to the human spirit's ability to endure and heal.

The Wrong Heart is a masterpiece of contemporary romance. It’s one of the most intense and heartfelt love stories I’ve ever read, and I cannot recommend it enough. A must-read for anyone who appreciates deeply emotional, redemptive romance.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

Unfortunately this JH book was just not for me.
I could not connect with the characters and the scenes just felt so long and drawn out without much actually happening to keep me interested.
The first 40% of the book was just entirely too slow.
The inexperienced MMC did not do it for me.


Thank you Jennifer & Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I have been recommended books by this author for a while now, and I am so glad I took the plunge! Be sure to check out the trigger warnings for this book before reading!

Melody's story is captivating! She loses her husband, and finds the man who got his donated heart. This is not a fluffy, happy romance. This book will pull at your heartstrings and make you feel all the emotions. I really enjoyed this book and could not put it down! I highly recommend for any reader!

The Wrong Heart is my first Jennifer Hartmann book. I'd been told by friends that it is not your typical fluffy, heart warming romance. It's heartfelt and honestly kind of heavy- but in the best way.

After losing her husband in their anniversary, Melody spirals into the darkness of depression and attempts to take her life. Parker is going through life just trying to get through day by day. He has lived through some of the worst things life can deal you. Both end up in the same suicide prevention support group. He can't stand her. She's the physical embodiment of sunshine and it grates on him. He is dark, broody, and sharp tongued. But she's drawn to him.

Trying to make it through the dark days, Melody reaches out to the person who received her husband's heart, trying for any connection to her deceased husband. He replies and becomes a lifeline for Melody. Until everything comes crashing down around her.

This book weighed on my heart. It took me longer to finish than I typically would read a book. I had to keep pausing and giving myself the space to process. Having gone through my own darkness, I really felt for both Melody and Parker but I needed to take care of me as well.

Take care of yourself while reading this book. Trigger warnings for self harm, suicide ideation, suicide attempts, suicide, and child abuse.

Melody + Parker

-pen pals
-strangers to lovers
-grumpy x sunshine
-touch aversion mmc
-love after lose
-hidden identity

welllll…that was brutal man. 😭😭😭😭 but like woooowwww it was such a beautifully raw story!! so so so so emotional!! & i love them so much!! 😩😩😩

The Wrong Heart
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🌸Contemporary romance
🌸Heavy topics
🌸Dual POV
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Melody’s husband is killed and his heart donated. Melody is struggling to live, so she reaches out to her husband’s heart recipient.
Parker is drowning in his trauma. When Parker and Melody’s met, they’re pulled to one another.
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This is a heavy read with themes such as loss of a loved one and suicide.
Hartman has a way of ripping your heart out and slowly putting it back together. This book is no different. It is a republication, it first published in 2021.
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Thank you netgalley and bloom books for the opportunity to read this book.
It publishes on December 31st!