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Just a Heartbeat Away

Just a Heartbeat Away


A Forever Yours Novel, #1

by Cara Bastone

⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5


In Cara Bastone‘s debut novel, JUST A HEARTBEAT AWAY, we are introduced to newly widowed, Sebastian. He meets his son’s preschool teacher when he is at his lowest point and she, Via gives him the tools to change his and his son’s lives. Fast forward five years and she’s moved back in their lives and they are now co-workers.

Upon reconnecting with Via, Sebastian is instantly attracted to her, but she has a boyfriend and she’s over 10 years younger than him. So he begins to cultivate a friendship with her. She’s amazing with his son and fun to be with… next thing you know, Via has broken up with her longterm boyfriend… will Sebastian get over the age gap to take this friendship further?

Via craves stability and after seeing what. Astable, mature man is actually like she finally ends her relationship with her deadbeat boyfriend to risk having it all with Sebastian… but Sebastian still sees her as a young woman and not a potential partner. Can she make him see that age is just a number and maturity and connection should not be dismissed?

This was a really fun slow burn romance! Sebastian and Via had such great sparks and I loved watching them evolve from friends to lovers. Sebastians son and dog also stole the show from time to time and I loved it!

A perfect summer romance!



Just a Heartbeat Away by Cara Bastone was released June 30th, 2020 and is available now!


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Book Description

Some people change your life
Others change your heart

Newly 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…
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I received a complimentary copy of this book from Harlequin and the Harlequin Publicity Team. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.



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