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Rock Gods #1
Walking Heartbreak
“Bo Lindgren: musical genius and heartless heartbreaker.“ —Star Gossip, January Edition. My bestie, Zoe, talked me into going to the concert. It was just one show. Neither of us could have foreseen the rest. “Meet Bo Lindgren, the most coveted bad boy of Indie Rock.”—Fan Chicks, February Edition. Rock god. Legend. Prodigy. Pale winter eyes that seared you to the bone. First, he zeroed in on me from the stage. Next, he shook the hell out of my lonesome world. “Bo Lindgren leaves own concert with dark-haired beauty.”—Tabloid Minute, Thursday Edition One night with a rock star would have been fine. But Bo felt my darkness, my secrets, my guilt, and his heart wasn’t as empty as people thought. Fast, I became his muse. Too soon, he craved more than I could give. There was nothing I wanted more than his love, but if I surrendered, I’d be giving up my normal, my reality, my… Jude. “Did waitress Nadia Vidal inspire Bo Lindgren’s viral smash hit, ‘F*ck You’?”—Star Gossip, April Edition This is a standalone in the Rock Gods Collection.
395 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2015
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Sunniva Dee
29 books2,127 followersSunniva Dee is a USA Today and Amazon top 100 bestselling author with an eclectic taste in books. Born and raised in Norway, Sunniva lived in the United States for 17 years before returning to the mothership, where she sucks inspiration from trolls and barn gnomes and cold little mermaids popping their heads out of the fjords. Oh, and Spotify. Always Spotify.
Sunniva dabbles in literary romance, romantic comedy, contemporary romance, young adult fiction, new adult fiction, dark romance, and paranormal. Unlike some authors, she was not raised by fairies, and unlike others, she’s not also a musician. But she boasts a ridiculous sense of humor and an obsession with furry mammals, both evident in the bestselling rom-com series #LovePranks.
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February 24, 2018
None of my novels have been like Walking Heartbreak.
It assaulted me in the car one day, then fogged up my mind on a beach walk that was supposed to be all about my husband and the doggies. For weeks, it made my legs jump with impatience under my day job work desk, to the point of having my good friend and co-worker say, “Please, can you stop?!”
It took six months before my other books were done and I could finally write the first words. I’m an author, but to describe the relief I felt when that first chapter had been written is impossible.
If I were to point out my style in this novel as well as in most of my others, I'd say it has flash-fiction-style, at times poetic descriptions; I want to throw the reader into the action as quickly as possible; it's character-driven, as in—the plot and the idea for my books are there before I start, but I let my characters lead me from there. They commonly change factors in my stories and even throw wrenches into main plots and endings.
I can't live without humor, so even in a book like Walking Heartbreak, there will be moments where—if we share a sense of humor—you'll be laughing too.
Here's to hoping that I've made Bo, Jude, and Nadia's story justice. I hope you smile. Cry. And I hope the final sensation it leaves you with is one of fulfillment.
For some, love lurks, waiting for that single woman who can ignite a man’s love muscle. And when that beautiful person enters his dressing room, love strikes hard.
xoxo
Sunniva
It assaulted me in the car one day, then fogged up my mind on a beach walk that was supposed to be all about my husband and the doggies. For weeks, it made my legs jump with impatience under my day job work desk, to the point of having my good friend and co-worker say, “Please, can you stop?!”
It took six months before my other books were done and I could finally write the first words. I’m an author, but to describe the relief I felt when that first chapter had been written is impossible.
If I were to point out my style in this novel as well as in most of my others, I'd say it has flash-fiction-style, at times poetic descriptions; I want to throw the reader into the action as quickly as possible; it's character-driven, as in—the plot and the idea for my books are there before I start, but I let my characters lead me from there. They commonly change factors in my stories and even throw wrenches into main plots and endings.
I can't live without humor, so even in a book like Walking Heartbreak, there will be moments where—if we share a sense of humor—you'll be laughing too.
Here's to hoping that I've made Bo, Jude, and Nadia's story justice. I hope you smile. Cry. And I hope the final sensation it leaves you with is one of fulfillment.
For some, love lurks, waiting for that single woman who can ignite a man’s love muscle. And when that beautiful person enters his dressing room, love strikes hard.
xoxo
Sunniva
March 9, 2016
*cue screaming*
What ... just happened?
I knew when I read the first page I was g-o-n-e.
The title is more than a little apt. Nadia is a girl with a dark past. She knows all about love and loss, and thanks to her upbringing in essentially a cult, she carries the baggage of her past along with her. Bo, the guitarist in an up-and-coming band, doesn't know anything about love, though he does know a bit about loss.
These two characters had me wrapped around their pinky fingers almost immediately. I love nothing more than characters with troubled pasts. Despite that, it wasn't all heartache--I found myself laughing as often as I felt my heart wrench. And that's the thing about Sunniva's writing. She'll take you through the lows so that you can soar through the highs.
I'm also a sucker for beautiful prose. So sue me, I'm a writer as well as a reader, and when you come across a book written with such fine and nuanced craft, it adds another layer to the story. And Nadia's backstory unfolded as the romance deepened.
Like all of Sunniva's books, this one had some definite heat.
Nadia and Bo's issues were never their physical attraction for one another. Nope, for these two tortured souls, it was everything that had to do with the sticky, emotional parts of a relationship.
Thank you, Sunniva, for this ridiculously amazing book!
What ... just happened?
I knew when I read the first page I was g-o-n-e.
The title is more than a little apt. Nadia is a girl with a dark past. She knows all about love and loss, and thanks to her upbringing in essentially a cult, she carries the baggage of her past along with her. Bo, the guitarist in an up-and-coming band, doesn't know anything about love, though he does know a bit about loss.
These two characters had me wrapped around their pinky fingers almost immediately. I love nothing more than characters with troubled pasts. Despite that, it wasn't all heartache--I found myself laughing as often as I felt my heart wrench. And that's the thing about Sunniva's writing. She'll take you through the lows so that you can soar through the highs.
I'm also a sucker for beautiful prose. So sue me, I'm a writer as well as a reader, and when you come across a book written with such fine and nuanced craft, it adds another layer to the story. And Nadia's backstory unfolded as the romance deepened.
Like all of Sunniva's books, this one had some definite heat.
Nadia and Bo's issues were never their physical attraction for one another. Nope, for these two tortured souls, it was everything that had to do with the sticky, emotional parts of a relationship.
Thank you, Sunniva, for this ridiculously amazing book!
December 13, 2015
Title: Walking Heartbreak
Author: Sunniva Dee
Genre: Contemporary Romance, New Adult
Series or Standalone: Standalone
Rating: ★★★★★
Review
I’ve realized something about reading anything this author writes.
Despite this book being based in the world of music, this book, much like all of the others regardless of genre that she’s written, is like a song.
Hear me out. Her first couple of releases were like the opening verses, the following ones like a chorus, but this one…this one read like the sweetest melody. The moment in some of the most epic ballads where the music just plays, with no words, no outside influences and it’s just the music.
There was something about the prose in this story that read very melodic to me. I felt every part of it with my entire being because of it. From Bo and Nadia’s first meeting, to their eventual first hookup and all of the emotionally driven moments in between. It was all just very musical in the way it was presented and I have no idea if that was the intention of the author at all, but it worked.
It’s hard to discuss this story without giving things away because there is a lot here that if spoken about can give away a good portion of what really takes place, but I will say that it’s not a book for the faint of heart. The name of the story is valid. This book was a walking heartbreak for me as the reader, but one that by the time I turned the final page, had me placed back together in the best of ways.
What you should know before going into it though is that it does jump around quite a bit in terms of timeline. You’re privy to Nadia’s circumstances from a young age, what takes place years later, straight on into the here and now with Bo and they aren’t exactly marked. At first, I was a little confused, I’ll admit, but it didn’t take me long to figure out what was going on and go with the flow.
Sunniva doesn’t scrimp on details here. She takes you very deeply into the mindset of Nadia and what brings her to where she is when we first meet her, and everything that takes place with her as the story progresses. There is not a step missed here and the same can be said for Bo, but it wasn’t quite as deep as what was presented with Nadia.
I enjoyed the insight into her. Often times we don’t get enough of that in books because authors can be afraid to take the risk or not want to bog their readers down with things like history. But what makes this stand out is that it does matter. Every bit of it and having all of that knowledge, made stepping into Nadia’s mindset, her motivations that much easier. It made me understand her and connect.
Watching Bo, who freely admits quite early on that he doesn’t have the love muscle, fall so head over heels in love was a beautiful thing to witness. God. I love Bo. He’s got aspects of typical rocker, but more often than not, he’s also more than that. Right from the jump I saw it and I was just hooked right in. I felt that boy with every fiber of my being and the love scenes…don’t even get me started on those.
Steamy, hot even, but with a very different take than a lot of the books I read. These read much like the rest of the book and even when they were naughty, read classy. Romantic even. Like, even if it was just sex, it wasn’t just sex if that makes sense. And I do believe for the first time in a long time in terms of scenes of that nature, I didn’t feel the need to skim them. They were moments I needed to experience and am so very glad that I did because they opened me up so much more to the dynamic of these two together. What makes them work.
Sunniva, my hat is off to you here. You created one hell of a story. One that wasn’t easy. One that had to get really damn hard before things could become easy and one that even now as I sit here having finished it, am still shaking my head about after finally getting answers (and being right!) about what was really going on with Jude.
Thank you for trusting me with this before its release. It’s a journey that I am glad that I took and one that I’m sure will stick with me forever with the sheer emotion that takes place within its pages.
Now bring on Emil, because dear lord, that guy was just too damn loud not to have his own story. Plus, I need the laughs and I have a feeling Emil will deliver them in spades.
December 16, 2015
Nadia grew up in a religious sect, raised by her mentally abusive grandmother. Her only moments of freedom were found in newcomer Jude, the blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy who didn’t follow the devout Christian standard.
Saving her from an arranged marriage, Jude and Nadia ran away at nineteen and married.
Though Nadia loves Jude, the vibrant life she shared with her husband has sorrowfully faded, and the laughter that once filled their home has gone silent.
“Nothing is truer than a guitar. You know why it’s hollow? It needs room to house the musician’s soul.”
Bo is an up and coming musician who doesn’t believe he has the capacity to love after trying for years with his on-again-off-again ex, Ingela. He lives only for the dream of making music.
From groupie to groupie, Bo feels nothing. The only things that can stir emotions inside of him are the songs he creates—until Nadia stumbles into the room. The wedding band on her finger should deter him, but the way she recognizes the sweet agony in his melody only captivates him.
“Something like hope throbs in my chest, in that place where my love muscle should sit. Mine is just a heart. An organ. A blood pump.”
How can Nadia choose between devotion to the man who saved her from a life of abuse and the overwhelming passion she feels for the man who saved her from herself?
“How is one person afforded two deep loves in one lifetime?”
Bo, Nadia, and Jude’s story is one that will have your heart breaking right along with the characters.
“What are you doing?”
“Memorizing how your face looks while I love you.”
Saving her from an arranged marriage, Jude and Nadia ran away at nineteen and married.
Though Nadia loves Jude, the vibrant life she shared with her husband has sorrowfully faded, and the laughter that once filled their home has gone silent.
“Nothing is truer than a guitar. You know why it’s hollow? It needs room to house the musician’s soul.”
Bo is an up and coming musician who doesn’t believe he has the capacity to love after trying for years with his on-again-off-again ex, Ingela. He lives only for the dream of making music.
From groupie to groupie, Bo feels nothing. The only things that can stir emotions inside of him are the songs he creates—until Nadia stumbles into the room. The wedding band on her finger should deter him, but the way she recognizes the sweet agony in his melody only captivates him.
“Something like hope throbs in my chest, in that place where my love muscle should sit. Mine is just a heart. An organ. A blood pump.”
How can Nadia choose between devotion to the man who saved her from a life of abuse and the overwhelming passion she feels for the man who saved her from herself?
“How is one person afforded two deep loves in one lifetime?”
Bo, Nadia, and Jude’s story is one that will have your heart breaking right along with the characters.
“What are you doing?”
“Memorizing how your face looks while I love you.”
November 19, 2015
I went into this story thinking it had a hot cover,so it was going to be a rocker romance story. What it was,was so much more. It blew me away.The first half of the story had me thinking I was crazy. When I thought I had it figured out I would stumble across another sentence that had me questioning myself. It was gut- wrenching, heart breaking, and so full of suspense. I couldn't read it fast enough. The ending left me emotionally raw and crying like a baby. I don't want to give anything away, but this story hit close to home for me. I was overcome with all these emotions..I read it over two hours ago and I'm still thinking about it. Loved loved loved.....
July 15, 2019
Predictable, bad rock boy, naive strange girl...
She is his muse, yet he having sex with some groupie on tour, thinking about heroine while doing it!!!WTF??!!! His song is "I wanna fuck you, I wanna make you come, come for me, baby...'
Are you serious, author??
The heroine needed a shrink badly!!! I don't understand why she was the way she was... She needed a shrink!!! That twist wasn't a twist... Quite predictable!
She is his muse, yet he having sex with some groupie on tour, thinking about heroine while doing it!!!WTF??!!! His song is "I wanna fuck you, I wanna make you come, come for me, baby...'
Are you serious, author??
The heroine needed a shrink badly!!! I don't understand why she was the way she was... She needed a shrink!!! That twist wasn't a twist... Quite predictable!
April 1, 2017
This is the first book I've read by Sunniva Dee and I will without a doubt be reading more of her work. When I first started this book I didn't realize I would get sucked in so strongly by Nadia and Bo. All I can say is this book was nothing like i thought and I was thrown for a lop more than once.
One of my favorite parts of this book was the backstory of Nadia and Bo, we learn so much about them individually and then together. I didn't have to fill in the blanks with false assumptions about why I thought they were like they were.
Bo is getting sick and tired from all the groupies decorating his room every night but, he refuses to get attached and risk getting hurt. He was completely emotionally unavailable. Until he meets Nadia and without even realizing what's going on his walls are shattered by her. Nadia is being held down by so many factors in her life. Nadia and Bo each fill in the empty spaces and heels what the other one doesn't even know needs healing.
This book was much more intense than I thought it would be and so much more than a romance. It was emotional, it was heartbreaking, it was so well written.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book
One of my favorite parts of this book was the backstory of Nadia and Bo, we learn so much about them individually and then together. I didn't have to fill in the blanks with false assumptions about why I thought they were like they were.
Bo is getting sick and tired from all the groupies decorating his room every night but, he refuses to get attached and risk getting hurt. He was completely emotionally unavailable. Until he meets Nadia and without even realizing what's going on his walls are shattered by her. Nadia is being held down by so many factors in her life. Nadia and Bo each fill in the empty spaces and heels what the other one doesn't even know needs healing.
This book was much more intense than I thought it would be and so much more than a romance. It was emotional, it was heartbreaking, it was so well written.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book
November 23, 2015
I’m not going to recap what Walking Heartbreak is about because the synopsis does a pretty good job of that. But let me start off by saying that this is one book you do not want to miss out on. It had me hooked from the start and with cameo appearances made by some of my favorite characters rounded out this story in the best way possible. You will need to prepare yourself however for an emotional and gripping story that will have you guessing how this love story will end. I will tell you that it does have a happy ending and the best part of all is there is no cliffhanger!
Walking Heartbreak is in theory Bo’s story, but I really thought that Nadia stole the show. I wasn’t a big fan of Bo going into this book, but he really impressed me this time and has weaved his way into that special place in my heart. As I stated previously, this story really revolves around Nadia and my heart really went all out for her as she truly is a tormented soul. Raised in the ways of an extreme religious cult, she never had the freedom of really living life – until she met Jude. Jude gave her a taste of the freedom she desired and the love that she craved. The love that they had for one another was truly breathtakingly beautiful. But throughout the course of this story, Jude is a silent character. He’s there, but then he’s really not. The reader only gets to know Jude through Nadia’s flashbacks. But what we do learn is that Nadia will forever love him no matter what – even if her life has gone down a depressing black hole. Nadia’s relationship with Jude becomes a problem though when she meets Bo. Bo makes her smile again and he brings out the best and brightest part of her. But can Nadia give her heart to two men? Or will hearts be broken? That my dear reader are the questions of the day and they can only be answered by reading this spectacular story.
Walking Heartbreak seriously caused me to be an emotional wreck as I tried to unravel the mystery of Nadia and Jude’s unconventional marriage and really wanting her to be happy with Bo, but in the end I was smiling and truly happy with the outcome. This raw and insanely gut-wrenching story is passionately written and with complex and well developed characters is a must read for any New Adult Romance fan. Sunniva Dee has a true gift for writing and I always look forward to reading her books. Walking Heartbreak is well deserving of a 5 star rating in my opinion.
*I was provided a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review, but will purchase my own copy upon its release.
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Walking Heartbreak is in theory Bo’s story, but I really thought that Nadia stole the show. I wasn’t a big fan of Bo going into this book, but he really impressed me this time and has weaved his way into that special place in my heart. As I stated previously, this story really revolves around Nadia and my heart really went all out for her as she truly is a tormented soul. Raised in the ways of an extreme religious cult, she never had the freedom of really living life – until she met Jude. Jude gave her a taste of the freedom she desired and the love that she craved. The love that they had for one another was truly breathtakingly beautiful. But throughout the course of this story, Jude is a silent character. He’s there, but then he’s really not. The reader only gets to know Jude through Nadia’s flashbacks. But what we do learn is that Nadia will forever love him no matter what – even if her life has gone down a depressing black hole. Nadia’s relationship with Jude becomes a problem though when she meets Bo. Bo makes her smile again and he brings out the best and brightest part of her. But can Nadia give her heart to two men? Or will hearts be broken? That my dear reader are the questions of the day and they can only be answered by reading this spectacular story.
Walking Heartbreak seriously caused me to be an emotional wreck as I tried to unravel the mystery of Nadia and Jude’s unconventional marriage and really wanting her to be happy with Bo, but in the end I was smiling and truly happy with the outcome. This raw and insanely gut-wrenching story is passionately written and with complex and well developed characters is a must read for any New Adult Romance fan. Sunniva Dee has a true gift for writing and I always look forward to reading her books. Walking Heartbreak is well deserving of a 5 star rating in my opinion.
*I was provided a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review, but will purchase my own copy upon its release.
- See more at: The Avid Book Collector
December 28, 2015
O.M.G.
This book goes straight to my Fave Books of All Time list! Seriously, this book! THIS BOOK! I cannot say enough good things about it. You first see Bo in Ms. Dee's book, Adrenaline Crush. He's a secondary character, but this time the spotlight is his--literally. He's a rockstar, and his band is getting major attention. He's also gets a ton of attention from endless roadies, which Bo quickly tires of. Until Nadia enters his backstage prep room. Oh, the chemistry! Dee weaves each of their backstories with such precision and grace, letting the reader slowly drink it in drop by drop. Then she grabs you, and you never realized how invested you are. And holy frick are you invested! These characters will stay with you. Heck, this story will stay with you, because Sunniva Dee is a pro at created realistic, interesting, and angsty characters. I won't soon get over this book. Easily Dee's best writing yet!
This book goes straight to my Fave Books of All Time list! Seriously, this book! THIS BOOK! I cannot say enough good things about it. You first see Bo in Ms. Dee's book, Adrenaline Crush. He's a secondary character, but this time the spotlight is his--literally. He's a rockstar, and his band is getting major attention. He's also gets a ton of attention from endless roadies, which Bo quickly tires of. Until Nadia enters his backstage prep room. Oh, the chemistry! Dee weaves each of their backstories with such precision and grace, letting the reader slowly drink it in drop by drop. Then she grabs you, and you never realized how invested you are. And holy frick are you invested! These characters will stay with you. Heck, this story will stay with you, because Sunniva Dee is a pro at created realistic, interesting, and angsty characters. I won't soon get over this book. Easily Dee's best writing yet!
December 17, 2015
*** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ***
“Moments to live for. Moments to soak in. Seize the day.”
Having read a novella by Sunniva Dee and enjoying her writing style, I was looking forward to reading her latest novel Walking Heartbreak. I didn’t realise until the end that it was crossover from Adrenaline Crush, which I hadn’t read however, that didn’t matter, as I had no problem with the storyline.
Within the first few chapters, I had a feeling there was more to Nadia’s marriage than meets the eye and I think because of that feeling I didn’t judge what was going to happen between her and Bo. I liked the development of Nadia and Bo’s relationship it was sweet, compassionate, intense, and emotional and I got the sense that Bo knew that Nadia needed him more than she was letting on and in many ways he need her to help him opens his eyes to see the true meaning of love. I like the way both characters grow throughout the book especially Nadia, who had not had an easy up childhood.
I like the pace of the story and although the time frame isn’t a long one I didn’t feel as if the story was rushed. I was glad it wasn’t instant love between Nadia and Bo more like an instant connection with both feeling a pull that they couldn’t deny.
“Opportunities float through your sphere, and it’s up to you to seize them. Sometimes they stream back around, giving you another chance if you miss out, but that once-in-lifetime chance you’ll never see again”
There were some great secondary characters a real diverse multicultural bunch, and I liked that. Nadia’s best friend Zoe, she was a great support for her and would gently push her to take chances. I would love to know the outcome of Zoe’s romance.
Walking Heartbreak, it was a touching, sexy, passionate and entertaining read that became more emotional towards the end as especially when the secrets were revealed. I had my theories, some stronger than others and when I was sure I knew, the author would throw in a curve ball, which would make me rethink my theory. I love the ending and the way it played out for the characters and I swiped the last page with a smile on my face.
Sunniva with her passionate writing has created two characters that I won’t forget in a hurry. If you like New Adult rock star romance stories then you should 1-click Walking Heartbreak today.
“Moments to live for. Moments to soak in. Seize the day.”
Having read a novella by Sunniva Dee and enjoying her writing style, I was looking forward to reading her latest novel Walking Heartbreak. I didn’t realise until the end that it was crossover from Adrenaline Crush, which I hadn’t read however, that didn’t matter, as I had no problem with the storyline.
Within the first few chapters, I had a feeling there was more to Nadia’s marriage than meets the eye and I think because of that feeling I didn’t judge what was going to happen between her and Bo. I liked the development of Nadia and Bo’s relationship it was sweet, compassionate, intense, and emotional and I got the sense that Bo knew that Nadia needed him more than she was letting on and in many ways he need her to help him opens his eyes to see the true meaning of love. I like the way both characters grow throughout the book especially Nadia, who had not had an easy up childhood.
I like the pace of the story and although the time frame isn’t a long one I didn’t feel as if the story was rushed. I was glad it wasn’t instant love between Nadia and Bo more like an instant connection with both feeling a pull that they couldn’t deny.
“Opportunities float through your sphere, and it’s up to you to seize them. Sometimes they stream back around, giving you another chance if you miss out, but that once-in-lifetime chance you’ll never see again”
There were some great secondary characters a real diverse multicultural bunch, and I liked that. Nadia’s best friend Zoe, she was a great support for her and would gently push her to take chances. I would love to know the outcome of Zoe’s romance.
Walking Heartbreak, it was a touching, sexy, passionate and entertaining read that became more emotional towards the end as especially when the secrets were revealed. I had my theories, some stronger than others and when I was sure I knew, the author would throw in a curve ball, which would make me rethink my theory. I love the ending and the way it played out for the characters and I swiped the last page with a smile on my face.
Sunniva with her passionate writing has created two characters that I won’t forget in a hurry. If you like New Adult rock star romance stories then you should 1-click Walking Heartbreak today.
December 17, 2015
This fabulous, surprising story pulls you in from the beginning. As you read, don't judge, because when you finally have all the answers, your jaw will drop!
Bo Lindgren is a Rock God, women worship and fall at his feet while men envy him. He has been burned in the past by love and vows to never again to be led by his heart, Until Nadia.
Nadia enamores him with her deep mysterious eyes and the secrets she has hidden!
Nadia isn't looking for love. She married at 19 and was saved from a certain loveless life by Jude.
It is now two years later and her life is not what she had expected. Nadia has deep dark secrets that have made her the women that she is today.
Bo and Nadia should not be together but a gold band on her finger and high morals aren't always what they seem.
Don't Judge them, just be pulled in and enjoy the rife ! You will love the unexpected twists and hidden secrets in this book!
Sunniva has done an amazing job tell their tale!!
I was provided this book for an honest review!
~~Michele McMullen~~
Bo Lindgren is a Rock God, women worship and fall at his feet while men envy him. He has been burned in the past by love and vows to never again to be led by his heart, Until Nadia.
Nadia enamores him with her deep mysterious eyes and the secrets she has hidden!
Nadia isn't looking for love. She married at 19 and was saved from a certain loveless life by Jude.
It is now two years later and her life is not what she had expected. Nadia has deep dark secrets that have made her the women that she is today.
Bo and Nadia should not be together but a gold band on her finger and high morals aren't always what they seem.
Don't Judge them, just be pulled in and enjoy the rife ! You will love the unexpected twists and hidden secrets in this book!
Sunniva has done an amazing job tell their tale!!
I was provided this book for an honest review!
~~Michele McMullen~~
December 18, 2015
This book crashed my Top 10 list for this year. Yes, it's a sexy NA romance, featuring hot indie rockers (from Sweden!), steamy scenes and a heartwarming HEA, but it offers so much more.
Nadia is an open trauma, elusive yet highly empathic. Bo is the epitome of a musician, charismatic yet unattainable. Their emotional journey is like a gushing wound, rich in texture, constant in flow and downright scary. Their relationship forces both of them to walk on a tightrope with no safety net. Powerful stuff.
But what really drew me in is the author's unique writing. Staying out of cliches, it's lush, surprisingly unconventional and often reads like poetry. It keeps its secrets masterfully hidden until the very end with only scattered glimpses into the heroine's original backstory.
This is not your run of the mill romance. It's a story that will stay with me. Highly recommended.
Nadia is an open trauma, elusive yet highly empathic. Bo is the epitome of a musician, charismatic yet unattainable. Their emotional journey is like a gushing wound, rich in texture, constant in flow and downright scary. Their relationship forces both of them to walk on a tightrope with no safety net. Powerful stuff.
But what really drew me in is the author's unique writing. Staying out of cliches, it's lush, surprisingly unconventional and often reads like poetry. It keeps its secrets masterfully hidden until the very end with only scattered glimpses into the heroine's original backstory.
This is not your run of the mill romance. It's a story that will stay with me. Highly recommended.
January 15, 2016
OMG, I read this whole book with a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye! Simply breathtaking.
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April 16, 2017
5 Heart-wrenching Electrified Guitars for Walking Heartbreak
Somehow I have managed to do things all kinds of backwards with this series, but honestly, I am fine with that. I met Bo and Nadia in In the Absence of You, and, honestly, I am not sure how fond of them I was. I certainly had no clue what their backstory was, or just how much it might move me.
At first I was intrigued by the mystery of just what the story was of Nadia's husband, Jude. Though hints may have been there, all I can say is have the tissues ready. Wow. Just wow. This story hit me in places I didn't know were still slinking around in this jaded ol' heart of mine. Funny to think it wasn't too long ago I couldn't fathom the concept of crying over a book. Funnier still that the book that finally broke me was one in a series in the author's recommended reads in the back of this book. But, I digress.
Where In the Absence of You was dark, Walking Heartbreak, while not light, seems to hold more promise of something....Prettier? In unexpected ways, though. I apologize, it is really hard to wrap my head around how to review this without sliding into spoiler territory. Perhaps I am reviewing too soon, while it is all so raw and I really crave someone to discuss these characters with. That in itself is rather unexpected as well.
Sunniva Dee has been on my radar for several years, and I could swear I have read works of hers before, but something about these books is really clicking with me now, as I plan to delve deeper into the past of Bo and into the Deepsilver series.
I truly don't think I can recommend Walking Heartbreak enough, though I realize this review is a bit disjointed. Raw, real, passionate, sexy, devastating, heartbreaking, fun - they all describe this book. I think you will have to read it to understand.
Somehow I have managed to do things all kinds of backwards with this series, but honestly, I am fine with that. I met Bo and Nadia in In the Absence of You, and, honestly, I am not sure how fond of them I was. I certainly had no clue what their backstory was, or just how much it might move me.
At first I was intrigued by the mystery of just what the story was of Nadia's husband, Jude. Though hints may have been there, all I can say is have the tissues ready. Wow. Just wow. This story hit me in places I didn't know were still slinking around in this jaded ol' heart of mine. Funny to think it wasn't too long ago I couldn't fathom the concept of crying over a book. Funnier still that the book that finally broke me was one in a series in the author's recommended reads in the back of this book. But, I digress.
Where In the Absence of You was dark, Walking Heartbreak, while not light, seems to hold more promise of something....Prettier? In unexpected ways, though. I apologize, it is really hard to wrap my head around how to review this without sliding into spoiler territory. Perhaps I am reviewing too soon, while it is all so raw and I really crave someone to discuss these characters with. That in itself is rather unexpected as well.
Sunniva Dee has been on my radar for several years, and I could swear I have read works of hers before, but something about these books is really clicking with me now, as I plan to delve deeper into the past of Bo and into the Deepsilver series.
I truly don't think I can recommend Walking Heartbreak enough, though I realize this review is a bit disjointed. Raw, real, passionate, sexy, devastating, heartbreaking, fun - they all describe this book. I think you will have to read it to understand.
March 11, 2017
I started reading this book expecting to probably like it but chalk it up to being similar to other romance books like most tend to be. But this book was amazing! It's been a while since I felt like reading a whole book all the way through, which I practically did. My life has so much going on I really don't have time for that. But I couldn't put it down even when I really needed to.
Nadia and Bo's story had me entranced. Nadia is such a complicated character. She is married but she eludes to something being really wrong in her marriage, but it's hard to believe when she delves into her past and you learn about her and Jude's love story. It's like a fairy tale happy ending except with real life problems, with money, parental approval and so on. But you can tell there is like a love between them that a lot of people don't even get to experience. So when she starts this "dance" with Bo that is so unlike the good girl she is, you know something really bad happened to turn her marriage to Jude upside down. And Bo is this intense musician that is in love with his music and that's really all he is capable of. Even after 5 years with a childhood sweet heart he had never really been in love. But his life gets turned upside down when he meets Nadia. He knows she's married and it first it starts out as a fling. But she's different than any other girl he's known and he's not OK with being the side guy anymore.
The mystery behind Nadia had me turning page after page trying to get to the bottom of her sorrow. And when I finally put the pieces together, probably mid way through it was still riveting. This was my first read by Sunniva Dee and I'm a big fan now. I really not sure why her books have not gotten more attention, but I will definitely be reading more of her books.
Nadia and Bo's story had me entranced. Nadia is such a complicated character. She is married but she eludes to something being really wrong in her marriage, but it's hard to believe when she delves into her past and you learn about her and Jude's love story. It's like a fairy tale happy ending except with real life problems, with money, parental approval and so on. But you can tell there is like a love between them that a lot of people don't even get to experience. So when she starts this "dance" with Bo that is so unlike the good girl she is, you know something really bad happened to turn her marriage to Jude upside down. And Bo is this intense musician that is in love with his music and that's really all he is capable of. Even after 5 years with a childhood sweet heart he had never really been in love. But his life gets turned upside down when he meets Nadia. He knows she's married and it first it starts out as a fling. But she's different than any other girl he's known and he's not OK with being the side guy anymore.
The mystery behind Nadia had me turning page after page trying to get to the bottom of her sorrow. And when I finally put the pieces together, probably mid way through it was still riveting. This was my first read by Sunniva Dee and I'm a big fan now. I really not sure why her books have not gotten more attention, but I will definitely be reading more of her books.
December 27, 2017
Nadia loved Jude since she was 13 and when she turned 18, he broke her out of the cult her grandparents had her in since she was 7. They went to Vegas and got married. Years later things are different and she finds solace in the arms of another man. Bo is the guitar player and song writer for the indie band he’s in. He is the typical rock star only having one night stands ... that is until Nadia!
This is a heartbreaking story of true love. I can’t say too much or I’d wreck the story for others. But you will laugh, swoon and cry at Nadia’s story with Jude and Bo.
I graciously received a copy from the author in exchange for a honest review.
This is a heartbreaking story of true love. I can’t say too much or I’d wreck the story for others. But you will laugh, swoon and cry at Nadia’s story with Jude and Bo.
I graciously received a copy from the author in exchange for a honest review.
February 5, 2017
Bo is the talented guitarist, composer and lyricist of his up and coming band. He is convinced that he is incapable of love and long term commitment, in view of his past relationship(s). Girls dig him for his good looks and talent. He is content with being able to pick anyone of the groupies for sexual gratification but it is just that. No emotions or strings attached.
Nadia was brought up in a cult, knowing little of life outside the community. Jude comes along and becomes the love of her life. They elope and get married against all odds. They are very much in love and dedicated to each other, then two years later, everything takes a turn for the worse.
Bo meets Nadia whilst prepping before going on stage. She understands how he expresses himself through his music and he can see beyond her sad demeanour. They can have what could be the perfect relationship but Nadia holds back, keeping her secrets about Jude close to her heart. Her flashbacks about Jude give an indication of their situation but never the whole picture. When Bo and Nadia are together, they make sweet, sweet music.
This standalone is full of uncertainties, love, secrets and heartaches. Two tormented souls fighting their feelings! Will Bo be able to persuade Nadia to talk about her close guarded secrets? If and when he does, how will he react?
I like the way Zoe and Emil bring in the humour and I can't help but love these two characters. Oh! Bo's ex, Inga makes an appearance to make my day. Thank you Mrs Dee.
I also like the multicultural aspects of this story. Something not very often projected in such a positive and beautiful light in romances.
I loved each and every aspect of this page turner and couldn't read fast enough to get to the outcome. I would fully recommend to romance lovers.
I received this ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Nadia was brought up in a cult, knowing little of life outside the community. Jude comes along and becomes the love of her life. They elope and get married against all odds. They are very much in love and dedicated to each other, then two years later, everything takes a turn for the worse.
Bo meets Nadia whilst prepping before going on stage. She understands how he expresses himself through his music and he can see beyond her sad demeanour. They can have what could be the perfect relationship but Nadia holds back, keeping her secrets about Jude close to her heart. Her flashbacks about Jude give an indication of their situation but never the whole picture. When Bo and Nadia are together, they make sweet, sweet music.
This standalone is full of uncertainties, love, secrets and heartaches. Two tormented souls fighting their feelings! Will Bo be able to persuade Nadia to talk about her close guarded secrets? If and when he does, how will he react?
I like the way Zoe and Emil bring in the humour and I can't help but love these two characters. Oh! Bo's ex, Inga makes an appearance to make my day. Thank you Mrs Dee.
I also like the multicultural aspects of this story. Something not very often projected in such a positive and beautiful light in romances.
I loved each and every aspect of this page turner and couldn't read fast enough to get to the outcome. I would fully recommend to romance lovers.
I received this ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
February 26, 2016
3.5 Stars
Walking Heartbreak is one wild and emotional ride!
Nadia is dealing with a difficult past, and doesn’t really want to move forward, but with the help of her best friend Zoe, and the interesting and intriguing rocker Bo she starts to come out of her shell and live a little.
When Nadia and Bo meet, you can tell there is definite chemistry between them, but it takes a while for things to progress between them. She’s guarded, married, and you can tell she’s dealing with something, but it takes the majority of this book to figure it out. Bo is the strong and silent type, but he’s attracted and intrigued by Nadia, but he knows it will never be more, as he feels incapable of loving anyone. Together they figure out their own way, and slowly Nadia’s truth comes out.
This book had me guessing throughout the majority of the book as to what was going on with Jude (Nadia’s husband). I couldn’t figure it out, and then I thought I had it, but wasn’t sure, so to say I was surprised when the truth is finally told was an understatement. My heart broke for Nadia and everything she has been through already in her young life.
Bo and Nadia’s story isn’t easy at times, and yes, it was confusing at times as well with the going back and forth between present and past, but I really was happy that the author gave us a dual point of view, so we could see what both Bo and Nadia were experiencing.
Walking Heartbreak is the perfect title for this emotional, suspenseful, and full of romance book. My heart broke for Nadia, and then was so full of hope and love for how things ended up for her. I absolutely adored Bo’s character, but I had a hard time liking Nadia for the majority of this book. It appears I may be the odd one out as I’ve seen a ton of five star reviews for this book. I did enjoy it, but to me, I felt as if it was missing something to make this story pop!
Walking Heartbreak is one wild and emotional ride!
Nadia is dealing with a difficult past, and doesn’t really want to move forward, but with the help of her best friend Zoe, and the interesting and intriguing rocker Bo she starts to come out of her shell and live a little.
When Nadia and Bo meet, you can tell there is definite chemistry between them, but it takes a while for things to progress between them. She’s guarded, married, and you can tell she’s dealing with something, but it takes the majority of this book to figure it out. Bo is the strong and silent type, but he’s attracted and intrigued by Nadia, but he knows it will never be more, as he feels incapable of loving anyone. Together they figure out their own way, and slowly Nadia’s truth comes out.
This book had me guessing throughout the majority of the book as to what was going on with Jude (Nadia’s husband). I couldn’t figure it out, and then I thought I had it, but wasn’t sure, so to say I was surprised when the truth is finally told was an understatement. My heart broke for Nadia and everything she has been through already in her young life.
Bo and Nadia’s story isn’t easy at times, and yes, it was confusing at times as well with the going back and forth between present and past, but I really was happy that the author gave us a dual point of view, so we could see what both Bo and Nadia were experiencing.
Walking Heartbreak is the perfect title for this emotional, suspenseful, and full of romance book. My heart broke for Nadia, and then was so full of hope and love for how things ended up for her. I absolutely adored Bo’s character, but I had a hard time liking Nadia for the majority of this book. It appears I may be the odd one out as I’ve seen a ton of five star reviews for this book. I did enjoy it, but to me, I felt as if it was missing something to make this story pop!
December 17, 2015
My Review (ARC provided)
5 stars!
After reading Adrenaline Crush I have to say going into this book I was skeptical. I was skeptical of Bo and the person he was, I didn't want to like him and I hated what he put Ingela through. Well my feelings changed pretty quickly. Bo was different; he was guarded and closed off to relationships. He was a little broody, a little quiet and maybe even a little shy. He immediately lets his guard down though when he meets Nadia, and he isn't prepared for what he feels. Nadia is not in the right place at this point in her life for a relationship, she has too much going on, too much guilt, too much betrayal. The only problem is, is that her and Bo are like two forces that can't stay apart. Nadia has too much baggage, but Bo can't stay away. Nadia soon becomes Bo's muse, but at what price?
This is a perfect title for this book...it is heartbreaking but Sunniva always throws in her quirky sense of humor when it's needed. When I read on my Kindle I usually stop and right notes, highlight things, quotes and so on. This book I didn't though. :/ And it's not because there weren't any amazing quotes or things to note but it's because I didn't stop reading for anything. I can't say that about most books. In fact I can count the number of books I do not have notes on. I just kept reading and reading, guessing and guessing, before I knew it I was done. It was then I realized I didn't make one single note.
This really is a bittersweet story, I loved how real it was and the emotions it evoked in me.
Sunniva has written another gem, I'm really hoping she gets the recognition she deserves for this book, it was beautiful!
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5 stars!
After reading Adrenaline Crush I have to say going into this book I was skeptical. I was skeptical of Bo and the person he was, I didn't want to like him and I hated what he put Ingela through. Well my feelings changed pretty quickly. Bo was different; he was guarded and closed off to relationships. He was a little broody, a little quiet and maybe even a little shy. He immediately lets his guard down though when he meets Nadia, and he isn't prepared for what he feels. Nadia is not in the right place at this point in her life for a relationship, she has too much going on, too much guilt, too much betrayal. The only problem is, is that her and Bo are like two forces that can't stay apart. Nadia has too much baggage, but Bo can't stay away. Nadia soon becomes Bo's muse, but at what price?
This is a perfect title for this book...it is heartbreaking but Sunniva always throws in her quirky sense of humor when it's needed. When I read on my Kindle I usually stop and right notes, highlight things, quotes and so on. This book I didn't though. :/ And it's not because there weren't any amazing quotes or things to note but it's because I didn't stop reading for anything. I can't say that about most books. In fact I can count the number of books I do not have notes on. I just kept reading and reading, guessing and guessing, before I knew it I was done. It was then I realized I didn't make one single note.
This really is a bittersweet story, I loved how real it was and the emotions it evoked in me.
Sunniva has written another gem, I'm really hoping she gets the recognition she deserves for this book, it was beautiful!
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December 17, 2015
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Yeeees! We finally get a Bo story!! Oh and what a story that was! We met him before as Inga’s ex and even though I didn’t liked him right away I could definitely see that he had some things to work through and how interesting it would be to see him deal with them.
In this book Bo meets Nadia and he is instantly drawn to her, he finds her fascinating and wants to spend time with her, but there are things that Nadia isn’t telling him and that she is keeping to herself making Bo crazy! He wants her and wants her bad, the only thing she has to do is give him a chance.
Mi immediate thought upon finishing the book was, WOW! After that it was Walking Heartbreak, and what that name really means and how it perfectly fits the book, for me both character are Walking Heartbreaks in two different ways, one is afraid to get a broken heart and the other is used to breaking them.
I loved Bo and Nadia so much, I learned a lot from them, especially Nadia, I just wanted to give her some advice, to tell her things were going to be alright, and when I find myself having those thoughts is when I know what an amazing book I’m reading.
Another brilliant book by Sunniva Dee.
Keep Calm and Read On
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Yeeees! We finally get a Bo story!! Oh and what a story that was! We met him before as Inga’s ex and even though I didn’t liked him right away I could definitely see that he had some things to work through and how interesting it would be to see him deal with them.
In this book Bo meets Nadia and he is instantly drawn to her, he finds her fascinating and wants to spend time with her, but there are things that Nadia isn’t telling him and that she is keeping to herself making Bo crazy! He wants her and wants her bad, the only thing she has to do is give him a chance.
Mi immediate thought upon finishing the book was, WOW! After that it was Walking Heartbreak, and what that name really means and how it perfectly fits the book, for me both character are Walking Heartbreaks in two different ways, one is afraid to get a broken heart and the other is used to breaking them.
I loved Bo and Nadia so much, I learned a lot from them, especially Nadia, I just wanted to give her some advice, to tell her things were going to be alright, and when I find myself having those thoughts is when I know what an amazing book I’m reading.
Another brilliant book by Sunniva Dee.
Keep Calm and Read On
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December 16, 2015
Bo Lindgren is a walking wet-dream, part of an up-and-coming Indie rock band, and has his choice of ladies to share his bed. Sharing his bed is fine, it’s sharing his heart that’s a problem. He’s not relationship material—definitely not love material either. Until Nadia.
Nadia was raised in a restrictive religious sect; sheltered from the world until saved from an arranged marriage by Jude. Nadia and Jude, the love of her life, eloped at nineteen and didn’t look back. But now, two years later, everything has changed—wilted, lifeless. Until Nadia meets Bo.
But with the gleaming gold band on her finger, will Nadia give into her attraction for Bo? She fascinates him, and he may just be willing to put his morals aside—as long as he has a part of Nadia, as long as she puts aside her guilt and shame…
Holy moly, what did I just read and LOVE?? My reactions from start to finish:
"How could she?"
"Oh, sexy!"
"Whoa, no panties needed."
"What the hell?"
"Just go for it."
"Make up your mind."
"Shit, where are my tissues?"
"Didn't see that coming."
"WHAT?"
"OMG, tissues again."
"Oh, goddamn. So sweet."
Read this book. It is sad, happy, sexy, smart, and so well written it will suck you in and you won't put it down until you're finished. ~ Missy, 5 stars
Nadia was raised in a restrictive religious sect; sheltered from the world until saved from an arranged marriage by Jude. Nadia and Jude, the love of her life, eloped at nineteen and didn’t look back. But now, two years later, everything has changed—wilted, lifeless. Until Nadia meets Bo.
But with the gleaming gold band on her finger, will Nadia give into her attraction for Bo? She fascinates him, and he may just be willing to put his morals aside—as long as he has a part of Nadia, as long as she puts aside her guilt and shame…
Holy moly, what did I just read and LOVE?? My reactions from start to finish:
"How could she?"
"Oh, sexy!"
"Whoa, no panties needed."
"What the hell?"
"Just go for it."
"Make up your mind."
"Shit, where are my tissues?"
"Didn't see that coming."
"WHAT?"
"OMG, tissues again."
"Oh, goddamn. So sweet."
Read this book. It is sad, happy, sexy, smart, and so well written it will suck you in and you won't put it down until you're finished. ~ Missy, 5 stars
December 20, 2015
I love Bo and Nadia's dance, it's slow and intense, and I had a terrible feeling this book would leave me utterly devastated in the end. Well, the end came, and I found myself a complete mess. Nadia's sad backstory made me want to protect her from hurting any more than she already had. When Bo entered the picture I held my breath, not sure if he would break her or heal her. Turned out, Bo and Nadia were both broken but learn to build something between each other I didn't see coming. Sunniva Dee writes with tender compassion. Walking Heartbreak is by far my favorite Sunniva Dee has written, and I look forward to devouring her next book!
November 22, 2015
Wow. I thought this was an amazing story! Bo doesn't do girlfriends. Guitarist in a band he can hook up as much as he wants. He knows he is not capable of love because if he could he would have loved his last girlfriend. Nadia married the love of her life but then time happened and it is not the same. When these two meet they have instant chemistry. Enjoy this story as Bo and Nadia spend time together learning not only about each other but themselves as well. What is the right thing to do? Are Bo and Nadia meant to be together? Enjoy this emotional journey of finding love and happiness when it was not expected. You will not want to put this one done. Well written.
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May 2, 2019
I'm not going to lie I have read this series completely out of order, but I'm so glad I decided to go back and read this one because I would have been so sad to miss out on all the feels. This was both beautiful and heart-breaking as we watched Bo and Nadia getting closer, unable to stay away from each other, but Nadia tearing herself apart was devastating.
4.5 Stars
4.5 Stars
December 17, 2015
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I literally just swiped the last page on my kindle of this book. I finished with TEARS in my eyes. This book was moving, beautiful, and simply took my breath away.
“People change when they love and lose. They gain soul, they gain depth, and their colors glow richer without being louder. Bo harbors a a sadness I know well...”
Indie rock star Bo Lindgren has a lonely heart. Ever since his ex left, he’s never wanted to be close with anyone. He simply can't love and determined to not get to that level with another woman again. Until he meets Nadia Vidal. She understands him on a level he never knew he needed. He connects with her beyond the surface. He senses the same loneliness in Nadia. He sees it in her eyes. Feels it in her spirit. She is just as broken as he is. But he also recognizes that when they are together, darkness does not exist. Only light.
“But I’m going to extract every damn detail. I want to know everything about you. Nadia, you’re a mystery, a fucking million songs waiting to be written.”
Despite the attraction, Nadia cannot belong Bo. No. Her heart belongs elsewhere. But what happens when you recognize your soul in another? When everything you ever believed about love is no longer true? That you can love deeply, loudly. Bo never believed he was capable of love. Until Nadia. And Nadia believed she could never give her heart away as it belongs to someone else. Little did she know is that she never gave her heart away because it was always meant for Bo.
“I meant everything to her, and she meant more than most things to me. But that was it. I’m a walking heartbreak.”
Secrets. They tear things apart. They destroy. Secrets change things. But Bo and Nadia? These two are broken, beautiful, flawed. Love has caused them pain. But their love? It’s profound. It transcends. Their love is inspiring. Magical. You FEEL their love. Their love never wavered. It was never ending. Raw. This emotionally charged story takes a hold of you. While this is a rockstar romance, there is so much depth to their story.
“Her depths are smooth. She braves my frustration, my violence-my love.”
Don’t judge this book. No. You haven’t read it before. While the cover is sexy and the synopsis is alluring, this book is DEEP. It’s sensual. Beautiful. Overwhelming. The feels hit you before you even see it coming. And I am not just talking about any feels. I mean the kind that just captivates you. That literally puts you within the heart of the characters. The writing is poetic. POWERFUL. It draws you in. Word by word, the author brilliantly crafts her words in a way that consumes you. She effortlessly breathes her words into your heart. I felt like I was in the middle of the most beautiful, heartbreaking love song. The song that screams about love and all it encompasses. How love endures, heals, and wins. How patient love is, for the heart knows who it truly belongs to. And it will wait.
“What are you doing?”
“Memorizing how your face looks while I love you.”
I didn’t know what to expect. I went into this story blind. I’ve never read this author before. The synopsis grabbed me and something told me I needed to read this book. And I am SO glad I did. Walking Heartbreak is so much deeper than I could have ever imagined. It’s meaningful. Moving. It took me to a place I never saw coming. Walking Heartbreak. My heart is still beating over this story. OH THE WORDS. Stunning. I am simply blown away. I am not sure if my words can do this story any justice. I am vague on the plot as we are engrossed in Bo and Nadia’s story. To give any details away would be a disservice to the reader. Just know that you fall as they fall. In love. In emotions. In everything. Love never fails.
“Love exists. Love is patient.”
I literally just swiped the last page on my kindle of this book. I finished with TEARS in my eyes. This book was moving, beautiful, and simply took my breath away.
“People change when they love and lose. They gain soul, they gain depth, and their colors glow richer without being louder. Bo harbors a a sadness I know well...”
Indie rock star Bo Lindgren has a lonely heart. Ever since his ex left, he’s never wanted to be close with anyone. He simply can't love and determined to not get to that level with another woman again. Until he meets Nadia Vidal. She understands him on a level he never knew he needed. He connects with her beyond the surface. He senses the same loneliness in Nadia. He sees it in her eyes. Feels it in her spirit. She is just as broken as he is. But he also recognizes that when they are together, darkness does not exist. Only light.
“But I’m going to extract every damn detail. I want to know everything about you. Nadia, you’re a mystery, a fucking million songs waiting to be written.”
Despite the attraction, Nadia cannot belong Bo. No. Her heart belongs elsewhere. But what happens when you recognize your soul in another? When everything you ever believed about love is no longer true? That you can love deeply, loudly. Bo never believed he was capable of love. Until Nadia. And Nadia believed she could never give her heart away as it belongs to someone else. Little did she know is that she never gave her heart away because it was always meant for Bo.
“I meant everything to her, and she meant more than most things to me. But that was it. I’m a walking heartbreak.”
Secrets. They tear things apart. They destroy. Secrets change things. But Bo and Nadia? These two are broken, beautiful, flawed. Love has caused them pain. But their love? It’s profound. It transcends. Their love is inspiring. Magical. You FEEL their love. Their love never wavered. It was never ending. Raw. This emotionally charged story takes a hold of you. While this is a rockstar romance, there is so much depth to their story.
“Her depths are smooth. She braves my frustration, my violence-my love.”
Don’t judge this book. No. You haven’t read it before. While the cover is sexy and the synopsis is alluring, this book is DEEP. It’s sensual. Beautiful. Overwhelming. The feels hit you before you even see it coming. And I am not just talking about any feels. I mean the kind that just captivates you. That literally puts you within the heart of the characters. The writing is poetic. POWERFUL. It draws you in. Word by word, the author brilliantly crafts her words in a way that consumes you. She effortlessly breathes her words into your heart. I felt like I was in the middle of the most beautiful, heartbreaking love song. The song that screams about love and all it encompasses. How love endures, heals, and wins. How patient love is, for the heart knows who it truly belongs to. And it will wait.
“What are you doing?”
“Memorizing how your face looks while I love you.”
I didn’t know what to expect. I went into this story blind. I’ve never read this author before. The synopsis grabbed me and something told me I needed to read this book. And I am SO glad I did. Walking Heartbreak is so much deeper than I could have ever imagined. It’s meaningful. Moving. It took me to a place I never saw coming. Walking Heartbreak. My heart is still beating over this story. OH THE WORDS. Stunning. I am simply blown away. I am not sure if my words can do this story any justice. I am vague on the plot as we are engrossed in Bo and Nadia’s story. To give any details away would be a disservice to the reader. Just know that you fall as they fall. In love. In emotions. In everything. Love never fails.
“Love exists. Love is patient.”
January 3, 2016
I met Bo in Adrenaline Crush and I loved him immediately. He was the bad boy rocker who just couldn't love Inga no matter how hard he tried. So the idea that we were going to get to know Bo, understand him, find out why he was as stoic as he was....God I was all over that. I couldn't wait for this book....I mean come on Bo was the bad boy that not even Inga could claim and hell....I loved Inga. Calling this one of my most anticipated books of 2015 would be an understatement.When I finally got my hands on this baby, I found out it was so much more than a book about Bo Lindgren. I mean, he was here and he was absolutely amazing and so much better than I even hoped he could be, more nuanced, more endearing, more everything. But even with all of that, he was only one piece of the puzzle that was so much more intricate than I imagined. Nadia was ....well she was everything. She was sweet and sad and sincere and so completely torn apart by the unexpected turns her life had taken. But she was also strong and brave and bold.....she was just everything. But even with these two wonderful characters, it's the secondary character's that set this book apart and make it not just a story, but a complete world. I adored Jude, Nadia's husband (yep her husband). I loved him, I believed in him and I was so glad he was a part of this journey. And Bo's band mates and Nadia's best friend supply just the right amount of comic relief, friendship and support.
This book just wasn't like anything else I've read. It was a spectacular breath of new and different and OMG I can't put this down until I know. It's more than just the story of Bo and Nadia, it's the story of before Bo and Nadia too. How they got there, what shaped them into the people they are and where life is taking them next.
Lastly, there is just something about how Sunniva writes that makes her books an entirely different experience than an other author out there. To be completely honest, when I read my first Sunniva Dee book, I didn't get it right away. I actually put it down and went back to it later and started it over. And then I just got it and I LOVED it. She just bombards you with feelings and thoughts and emotions, one after another tumbling over each other in this way that makes you stop thinking and start feeling. It's not about grammar and proper sentences and complete thoughts, which isn't to say that all of those things are neglected, they're not. It just becomes about what it really feels like to be that character in that moment feeling all of the crazy or all of the love or all of the pain or all of the hope. It's the difference between watching the roller coaster or being on the roller coaster.
December 21, 2015
This was a different kind of read for me.
I spent most of the time reading this trying to figure out just what the real story was with Jude and Nadia an it had nothing to do with the jumpin back and forth between time periods. I was down with all that an it all made sense to me. But the way Nadia was had me thinking stuff was going down one way an then others would make me think it was something else.
Made this book intriguing to me cus I wanted answers and by the time I finished I definitely got them.
Honestly I felt a lot like Bo in this so when he finally went after answers. Finally admitted what and how he was feeling, I was right there with him. I dug the way Bo was written in this. Definitely one of my all time fav dudes.
This book felt like a bit of a departure for this author. Like she chose a different route but with an end that was just as moving as her others.
5 Star read for me.
I spent most of the time reading this trying to figure out just what the real story was with Jude and Nadia an it had nothing to do with the jumpin back and forth between time periods. I was down with all that an it all made sense to me. But the way Nadia was had me thinking stuff was going down one way an then others would make me think it was something else.
Made this book intriguing to me cus I wanted answers and by the time I finished I definitely got them.
Honestly I felt a lot like Bo in this so when he finally went after answers. Finally admitted what and how he was feeling, I was right there with him. I dug the way Bo was written in this. Definitely one of my all time fav dudes.
This book felt like a bit of a departure for this author. Like she chose a different route but with an end that was just as moving as her others.
5 Star read for me.
December 13, 2015
Perfect title!
From the first page, you will be caught, and not in a catch and release sort of way either! You are stuck in this story until long after closing the book. No, it isn't just a story with tears, you will be laughing out loud plenty also. As is Ms. Dee's way, there is plenty of passion in her words.. Read this, take yourself on an emotional journey, full of romance, a bit of suspense, and plenty of heat!!
I was gifted this ebook by the author for an honest review. Opinions in this review are my own.
From the first page, you will be caught, and not in a catch and release sort of way either! You are stuck in this story until long after closing the book. No, it isn't just a story with tears, you will be laughing out loud plenty also. As is Ms. Dee's way, there is plenty of passion in her words.. Read this, take yourself on an emotional journey, full of romance, a bit of suspense, and plenty of heat!!
I was gifted this ebook by the author for an honest review. Opinions in this review are my own.
December 17, 2015
I have no idea where to begin with this book. All I can say is after I read it, Bo and Nadia stuck with me—I mean total book hangover. Sunniva Dee’s prose is so lyrical, so heartbreaking, I couldn’t stop reading. The way she creates this beautiful, broken relationship between Bo and Nadia is subtle and gorgeous. Not many people get the “bad boy” right, but Sunniva does it with so much talent, she has given back my faith that bad boys can really be changed.
If you don’t pick this book up, you’ll be missing out! Seriously, this book is what romance is all about.
If you don’t pick this book up, you’ll be missing out! Seriously, this book is what romance is all about.
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