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Waiting for the Sun

(Hand Over My Heart Duet #2)

Lindsey Iler (Goodreads Author)

4.28 · Rating details · 288 ratings · 95 reviews

I’m unapologetically in love with Nick Kovac.
He can claim to hate me and blame me for everything.
I’ll fight for us both.

He severs the promise he made, leaving me on the hockey rink floor, heartbroken and alone.

It doesn’t take me long to stand with my head held high, while he's being a coward. Stuck between push and pull, everything we are is in question.

Sometimes the answe ...more

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Nov 03, 2019 Meredith Wilson rated it it was amazing

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"I've been under a different sky with you. That's what you called it. I've felt the magic under the starry skies, but I want something new with you. What I want is for us to wait for the sun to come up."

Honestly, there really ARE no words to truly express just how much I loved this book. Waiting for the Sun is the most real, raw and emotional book I have EVER read. You will break as you read this book as you did with Under a Different Sky. I won't lie and say that you won't, but you'll heal too. ...more

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Dec 29, 2019 Lisa rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Oh the Drama! I didn’t like the way part 2 of this story went. Not. One. Bit. Hannah never had a chance from the moment this story started. She’s the perpetual runner up this whole time. Saint Hannah was always the second best, the helper, the lifter upper and the perpetual savior to Nick. And Nick? The always dick who everyone fawned over especially, devoted Hannah, who will never be his love of his life Mia, was a constant miserable prick and whiny coward. But the real kicker is that it was fa ...more

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Nov 01, 2019 nikita rated it really liked it

Second and the last book in the Hand me over your heart due will be here on 11th November. The first book, Under a differenent sky ends on a cliffhanger and in this second book, Nick and Hannah’s stroy continues. You cannot read the second book, waiting for the sun without reading the first one.
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This book has all the feels you want in a emotional rollercoaster.
Before starting this book i read the Under a different sky again just to get a recap and wow the feels i got while reading these two boo ...more

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Nov 03, 2019 EpicRomanceReviews rated it really liked it

❤~🌟~❤4 UNFORGETTABLE STARS ❤~🌟~❤

Waiting for the Sun by Lindsey Iler is the second book in the Hand Over My Heart Duet. This book picks up right where the first book Under a Different Sky leaves off. We find Nick and Hannah dealing with the realities the truth brings into their lives. There are a ton of ups and downs and all the feels!

This was a great conclusion to Nick and Hannah's story and the author did a wonderful job of dealing with some very mature and serious issues. This story could have ...more

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Nov 03, 2019 Jennifer rated it really liked it

I have been desperate for the conclusion of Nick and Hannah’s love story. Waiting For the Sun is gut wrenching, its filled with angst and turmoil. This story just captures with all the feels.

This was a great conclusion to Nick and Hannah's story and the Lindsey did a fantastic job of dealing with some very mature and serious issues. This story could have continued in so many different ways but I feel Lindsey took the perfect path for these characters. I loved how strong Nick and Hannah are in t ...more

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Oct 21, 2019 Ashley Estep The Art of Reading rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2019-must-reads, favorites

I have nor words to describe this book that will do it any justice. Nick and Hannah are one of my favorite couples ever, so reading this book was bittersweet. I wanted them to have a happy ending but reading the end of their story made so very sad.

I knew going into Waiting for the Sun Iler was going to cause me emotional distress. I even took Benadryl before I started reading to make sure my eyes didn't get so swollen. And I was absolutely right! I found myself crying and crying, even at parts I I have nor words to describe this book that will do it any justice. Nick and Hannah are one of my favorite couples ever, so reading this book was bittersweet. I wanted them to have a happy ending but reading the end of their story made so very sad.

I knew going into Waiting for the Sun Iler was going to cause me emotional distress. I even took Benadryl before I started reading to make sure my eyes didn't get so swollen. And I was absolutely right! I found myself crying and crying, even at parts I wouldn't normally cry at. But I couldn't stop even if I wanted, these two just found their way into my heart and soul and won't leave. Iler gives us an emotional rollercoaster. Nick and Hannah are raw and real. She brings them to life on each and every page. These two capture your soul and break your heart.

Waiting for the Sun picks up right where Under A Different Sky left off, and for me that was full blown tears yelling at Lindsey telling her I needed more. Iler doesn't go easy on us with this book. Nick and Hannah both continue to struggle with their feelings. When one pushes the other one pulls, it's almost like a game. Each struggle with their truths. Hannah's everyone knows about, and Nick's is a secret he can't admit.

I watched both characters grow as people during this book. With all the bad that's happened to them we forget they are only high school seniors. Hannah learned to stand up for herself, she realized she doesn't need Nick Kovac. Nick learns to be the person he has always had the ability to be. But both learn that it's ok to love who you love, that bad things happen but it doesn't end your life. You can't live in the past and you can't continue to look behind you. If you don't look in front of you you'll miss the sun coming up.

The side characters in a book can make or break it and Kellan and Nicole are absolutely perfect. I know we all don't like Kellan because he's so against Nick and Hannah. But he's a high school junior so maybe 16/17. Did any of us understand the world then? No! His devotion to his sister is unparalleled and clouded his judgement. But when he comes with that letter all is forgotten.

And then there is Mia, the dead girl I'm just not sure I could like. But again she was a 17 year old girl dying and the words that she said hurt, but do they take away from the person she actually was? She was a scared girl who said selfish words at a time in her life were she was hurt, confused and sad. And inside her heart she realized Hannah Barnes was the perfect person for Nick Kovac. When everyone finds out what Mia said to Hannah they all want to know why she didn't say anything and I love Hannah even more for her giant, amazingly sweet heart. No matter how hurt she was she would have never ruined anyone's memories of Mia.

I absolutely loved everything about this duet! I could read it again and again and still ugly cry. Lindsey Iler ran over my heart again and again and may have even laughed about it, but that could not have happened if she didn't make me fall in love with these two. I have never cried from start to finish of a series/duet until The Hand Over My Heart Duet. I am so very sad Nick and Hannah's story is finished but loved every single line of it. I'm not sure I will ever find another couple were I feel so utterly emotional connected to them.

If I could I would give Nick, Hannah and Lindsey Iler all the stars in the sky! This duet is the perfect example of two broken people becoming whole together. ...more

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Nov 08, 2019 Rachelle Reads rated it liked it

I had a tough time rating this book. I love how authentic and real Lindsey writes her teen characters. She brings me back to the time when we're all that age and how emotional and hormonal we were as teens. Such a confusing time trying to figure out who we were and then add a serious relationship in the mix it's a cluster fk of feelings!!

My issues with the storyline is the constant push/pull I think it went on too long. It's just got to be repetitive. The inconsistent timeline... At one point ...more

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Nov 13, 2019 Jennifer Pierson rated it really liked it

First of all, Waiting for the Sun is the conclusion in the Hand Over My Heart Duet, so there's no way around it, YOU MUST READ Under a Different Sky (Book 1) FIRST! Now, I'm all for angst and/or big push & pull, but this is just me, those two things were TOO EXTRA, and I was literally ready to pull my hair out, plus had to put the book down more than once. I know some of the topics that Nick & Hannah were dealing with were no joke, but still, I didn't care if they found other people to see by ha ...more

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Oct 21, 2019 I Dont Get Sundays rated it really liked it

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When reading a book and you come to a cliffhanger, the feeling can be devastating. But we knew that we just needed to give Lindsey time to get all her thoughts written down. To allow Hannah and Nick to speak to her. When you receive the 2nd half of such an intense story, you know that it will be a wild ride but you are always waiting for everything to be wrapped up nice and neat. There is nothing nice and neat about this story. These are two hormone driven, angry, and still grieving teenagers. I ...more

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Oct 22, 2019 Katie Silvi rated it it was amazing

I'm literally blown away!!!! Iler created a masterpiece with Nick and Hannah's story! It's gut wrenching, its filled with angst and turmoil. Waiting for the Sun just blinds you with all the feels.

Immediately, you are sucked back into the angst, that is, Nick and Hannah. I could feel my blood, pounding in my veins, the moment I started reading.

Nick's pain is palpable to nothing else. I literally felt it in my bones. Its raw, it's real its damaging. Iler drew me into his pain effortlessly, flawl ...more

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Nov 01, 2019 Chantal Baxendale rated it really liked it

Endearing is the first word that popped in my mind when I thought back to the journey this book took me on. It was sad, excruciatingly so at times and quite often I felt like this couple couldn't possibly handle any more and that no one could ever be dealt so much in such a short time. The story felt a bit drawn out, but that made it so much more real, cause nothing in life is a quick fix, most things take a lifetime. This book was an eye opener and made me think about how lucky we are to have w ...more

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Oct 20, 2019 Lesley Peck rated it it was amazing

Oh Nick Kovac. I've waited forever for you to come back to me. I couldn't wait for the conclusion of your and Hannah's story. And my, oh my I was not disappointed.

Every word touched my soul. I felt the story deep within me. Their love, their conflict...and I so badly wanted to fix it all for them. Watching this story unfold I held my breath as tears poured down my face. And I cheered loudly when then book concluded and we were given the only proper ending fit for our Nick and Hannah.

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Nov 12, 2019 Kelly rated it liked it · review of another edition

3 stars

This book was super disappointing. The writing was not near as good as the first one. There were no feelings for me. It was super choppy-the timeline was tough to follow. It was also INCREDIBLY redundant and repetitive with the constant back and forth. It was unbelievably annoying. There wasn’t near enough character growth-the author definitely should have skipped ahead a few years and had this book take place then. Very disappointed since I loved the first book so much and had been waiti ...more

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Nov 05, 2019 Sassy Southern rated it it was amazing

Nick Kovac dated Mia James in high school until she passed away. As Nick struggled with moving on he finally found some solace with her best friend, Hannah Barnes, until he read a letter and everything once again fell apart. Now the hockey star is once again struggling and trying to deal with added pressures.
Hannah Barnes has been in love with Nick Kovac for as long as she can remember but when he fell for her best friend Mia she relinquished herself to the sidelines. With Mia’s death she never Nick Kovac dated Mia James in high school until she passed away. As Nick struggled with moving on he finally found some solace with her best friend, Hannah Barnes, until he read a letter and everything once again fell apart. Now the hockey star is once again struggling and trying to deal with added pressures.
Hannah Barnes has been in love with Nick Kovac for as long as she can remember but when he fell for her best friend Mia she relinquished herself to the sidelines. With Mia’s death she never wanted to take her place but the two needed each other to get through it all until everything fell apart and now she has lost his friendship as well as his love.
As Nick and Hannah both try and find themselves once again they each struggle with how to keep up with Mia’s memory and find out who they are. Each of them have lost friends and are struggling with their own realities and the memory of one person who seems to have control of their lives even in death.
This was such a good conclusion although there were definitely a lot of heartbreaking moments that left me a little broken.
I understood how much Nick was hurting from the letter he read but at the same time I was so mad at the way he treated Hannah. Nick was falling apart once again and really had no one and had to deal with the repercussions of his actions in the first book that landed him in front of a judge. I was truly disappointed in how he treated Hannah and how cruel he was to her and I was glad that a few people commented that they were ok with him finding happiness again.
I really loved Hannah and I hated watching her struggle. I was so happy that she had Nicole and Beckett in her corner and that they were there for her when she needed friends. I was glad that at times Hannah was able to stand up for herself and speak out to Nick when she had enough of the way he treated her.
I absolutely hated Grady and I really wondered if something happened between him and Mia in the past and that was why he hated Nick so much. The book alluded to something but nothing was ever concrete so I am not sure if the author is planning a Grady book or not. I just think something was really wrong with him to treat Hannah the way he did and then the really cheap shots he took on Nick out on the ice that cost Nick so much.
I was also mad at Kellan a lot of this book. I understood that he was Mia’s brother and therefore struggled with anyone being happy after the loss of Mia but the way he treated both Nick and Hannah was upsetting. I got why he did what he did and I was so happy when he realized that he made a mistake.
The end was very heartwarming beginning with the incident with Grady at the rink and Kellan’s reaction. I was happy that Kellan gave Hannah the letter which allowed her and Nick to finally be able to put the past behind them and find the happiness and love that they deserved!
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Nov 06, 2019 Gordana rated it liked it

Minor spoilers ahead.

I loved the first book, Under a Different Sky, but I'm not sure about my feelings with this one. Probably closer to a 2.5 rating.

There's a lot of back and forth, a lot of push and pull. One step forward, two steps back, right till the very end. What to make of Nick? I constantly had to remind myself that we're talking a 17yo, a grieving one at that, and not a rational adult (though at the same time, kudos to Lindsey for writing an authentic teenager; it's just that I can't w Minor spoilers ahead.

I loved the first book, Under a Different Sky, but I'm not sure about my feelings with this one. Probably closer to a 2.5 rating.

There's a lot of back and forth, a lot of push and pull. One step forward, two steps back, right till the very end. What to make of Nick? I constantly had to remind myself that we're talking a 17yo, a grieving one at that, and not a rational adult (though at the same time, kudos to Lindsey for writing an authentic teenager; it's just that I can't with them anymore, it seems).

There's some disconnect going on between what we're told and what actually happened. So Nick was in love with Mia but Hannah was apparently always supposed to be the one. Ok. I can assume how a hormonal teenager would find himself in that situation but for it to continue for three years?
Maybe it would've helped to read about Nick's conflicting feelings while Mia was still alive. Or some feedback on her apparent history with Grady?
And speaking of Mia. Hannah goes on and on what a beautiful soul Mia was but judging from the few flashback scenes we get all I can see is a petty and insecure girl. And a fairly shitty friend. Apparently Mia had known from the beginning that Hannah had feelings for Nick? And yet she goes after him? For Mia then to say it was to experience love in her short live would make sense if Mia had already known back then about her illness but from what I remember that wasn't the case. Colour me confused. And that letter was just too little, too late.

Personally, I probably would've still loved the story if this duet had been condensed to just one book OR if the second book had focused on a bit more than just the constant back and forth. But this a problem that I often have with duets/ series focusing on just one couple. Either it gets repetitive or not much is happening. It's a bit of a mixture of both here.
But, as mentioned above, I commend the author for writing teenage characters that feel authentic and and not those 18yo that come with a life experience of a 35 mature adult. And if you love duets in general and love the push-and-pull aspect of a love story then you'll probably like this one a lot. The first book was really great. ...more

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Nov 04, 2019 Kerri’s Reading Corner rated it it was amazing

Waiting for the Sun by Lindsey Iler is the second book in the Hand over My Heart Duet. This book picks up right where Under a Different Sky left off..... meaning I had tears running down my face.

This duet is everything and more. There aren't enough words to give it proper justice. Nick and Hannah's story was full of love and heartbreak , angst, and a constant push and pull that left me feeling dizzy at times. It hit me hard with all the feels and I wish I could read their story all over again fo ...more

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Nov 04, 2019 Ga Books LoverX rated it it was amazing

After reading the first book in the series, I was a bit confused on how the ended left off. I knew that something big was revealed, but it was not explained in a dumbed down way. Waiting for the Sun definitely took care of the questions that I had and it makes PERFECT sense now.

This duet is heartbreaking, like legit, there were tears while reading this. Not only for the characters and their feelings but the entire freaking situation. Nick and Hannah's relationship is SO RAW but it is beautiful ...more

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Oct 30, 2019 Andrea Morgan -Bookaholic Sisters blog rated it really liked it

Perfection!!!!

The perfect end to a perfect story!!!!

We are finally back in the world of nick and hannah in a story full of love ,loss ,hurt, heartache and passion a story that shows us that true love isn't always down the easy path but sometimes if we believe in that love we have to fight our hardest battles.

Nick and hannah's conclusion is full of high angst that will definitely give you whiplash and leave you screaming at your kindle wanting to strangle nick but its sooo worth it , this was nee ...more

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Oct 29, 2019 Kaitie rated it it was amazing

Wow!!! My heart.... I'm going to need a few days of Christmas movies and not much reading to recover from this book. Hannah and Nick are not simple. They never have been and never will be. But it's what makes them unique and their own story. I couldn't wait for the conclusion to their story and man I couldn't get enough. And like I said, definitely going to have to recover from this one. Ms. Iler sure knows how to put your heart through the wringer. But she's been doing it from the beginning and ...more

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Mar 08, 2020 Bertie Welck rated it it was amazing

This book was filled with anger, misunderstandings, and finally love. Hannah and Nick fought long and hard to get their HEA but all the angst was worth it in the end.

Would love to see more about Nicole And Kellan.

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Nov 25, 2019 Jyoti rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary-romance, young-adult, romance, second-chance-romance

5 Stars!

Waiting for the Sun by Lindsey Iler is the second book in the Hand over My Heart Duet. This story is heart-wrenching and bittersweet. It's filled with raw emotions and turmoil.

After Nick discovered the secret Hannah has kept from him, everything fell apart between them. They're both hurting and struggling with their realities. The constant push and pull between them were unbearable. Nothing in their relationship was easy. They both have to fight their demons before they can be together.

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Jun 12, 2020 Sanjana rated it really liked it

Shelves: 4-stars

4 beautiful stars!!!

Loved this story, it was so deep and emotional that I felt it touch my soul. I admire the h and she is probably one of the strongest h I have ever read about. She didn’t weep every time Nick broke a piece of her heart. She stood up to herself, and I love her for that.

This story was perfect in every way- the way it made me cry, the way it made me love the characters, the way it made cheer for Nick and Hannah. Every singe word was beautiful and I cherished it, not skipping over ...more

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Nov 03, 2019 Chris rated it did not like it · review of another edition

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Nov 04, 2019 Heather Fox rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Love isn't a strong enough word

A pearl clutching continuation of under a different sky. If you haven't read book one in this duet, back it on up!!

It takes a lot of heart and talent to capture the guilt and the anger and the helplessness of falling in love with the man your dead best friend called the love of her life. Watching Nick and Hannah fall apart and come together in waves of denial and acceptance is beautiful. It's all so much more than a love story. We experience all the stages of grie ...more

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Nov 09, 2019 Marsha rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Waiting for the Sun

The second part of Hannah and Nick's story is really hard to read. It's painful and it's SO frustrating. I got to angry at the two of them, but I could also understand their feelings and where they were coming from. As I type this with tears running down my cheeks, I'm completely at peace with how their story ended. As always, I would love more, but I'm ok. Lindsey once again made a world that devoured me whole. ❤ ...more

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Feb 06, 2020 Lisa rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Bittersweet to the very end (SPOILERS)

This was a good wrap up of Hannah and Nicks love story. If I was going to critique anything is that it wasn’t always clear why they were having issues connecting, the writing wasn’t clear enough for me. There also seemed to be a few loose ends but I’m guessing the author is setting it up for other character standalones. I felt this duet with my whole being and highly recommend. I bawled like a baby at one point so be forewarned.

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Feb 28, 2020 LauraAnn rated it liked it · review of another edition

Book 1 was better

This book was good, just not awesome. The constant back and forth, push pull and Kellan being not nice and Nick being a jerk was a little too much for me. The bad part is the storyline had a little too much repetitiveness for me. The story progresses but it’s the same over and over for a bit. Still everything wraps up in the end. This poor girl deserves so much better, never be someone’s second best.

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Nov 04, 2019 Claire Thomson rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This is *thee* book... will never forget this story ♥️

Wow where do I start after that... Hannah and Nick and everyone else in the story because the authors amazing writing made you feel each and everyone and everything they were all going through... utterly amazing writing and storyline... I’m speechless but in the best way possible ♥️

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Nov 11, 2019 Sonia rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Love Conquers All

This was torture!! I was gutted and frustrated and tortured with all the emotions this story brings. I felt the loss, the grief and the love Nick and Hannah felt, but also how the side characters felt. This felt so real. It was beautifully written. When in the end all that matters is love you always find a way. A great read a definite must read!

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Jan 02, 2020 Lauren rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Y’all - I can’t. This duet? Just...yes. 100% yes.
I don’t feel like I can come up with the right words to describe how deeply I enjoyed every last drama-filled moment of this book, so I’m not even going to attempt to. All I can say is that if you haven’t read it, yet, you need to do so.
Like, now.

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Lindsey Iler is the author of the Our Worlds series. She's had her feet planted in the state of Michigan since she was born and she still lives there with her husband and four kids.

When she's not writing, she's spending time with family and friends, listening to music, and reading.

Lindsey writes mature young adult/new adult romance. She falls in love with every character that pops into her head a ...more