Heard It In A Love Song by Tracey Garvis Graves

Hi everyone!  Happy Publication Day to Heard It In A Love Song by Tracey Garvis Graves.  It is an inspirational story of a woman who tries to regain her life after divorce.  The protagonist is a musician turned elementary school music teacher with a story I know you will enjoy.

From The Publisher:

Layla Hilding is thirty-five and recently divorced. Struggling to break free from the past—her glory days as the lead singer in a band and a ten-year marriage to a man who never put her first—Layla’s newly found independence feels a lot like loneliness.
Then there’s Josh, the single dad whose daughter attends the elementary school where Layla teaches music. Recently separated, he’s still processing the end of his twenty-year marriage to his high school sweetheart. He chats with Layla every morning at school and finds himself thinking about her more and more.
Equally cautious and confused about dating in a world that favors apps over meeting organically, Layla and Josh decide to be friends with the potential for something more. Sounds sensible and way too simple—but when two people are on the rebound, is it heartbreak or happiness that’s a love song away?

Book Review:

I enjoyed this book.  Layla’s character is well developed and interesting.  Her music career is told in a series of reflections which were well presented and integrated well into the storyline.  I appreciated her focus shifting to self-care and her realization of the importance of performing to her sense of identity.

I loved the friendship that develops between Layla and Josh and cheered on the relationship as it moved to something more.  The two are each in their own transitional period after failed relationships and I appreciated the way the story presents this. The author does a great job of not rushing the relationship but developed it more naturally.

Heard It In A Love Song is a story about healing after a failed relationship, redefining one’s self, and moving on. It is an entertaining, engaging read and one I’ll be recommending to others.  I look forward to reading more books from this author.

Audiobook Review:

I listened to the audiobook version of Heard It In A Love Song which was narrated by Andi Arndt.  Her pleasant tone, articulation and enthusiasm made for an excellent performance.  I would not hesitate to recommend this version of the book to those that appreciate this format.

What I Liked:

• The theme of self-care and healing after a failed relationship
• The musical elements of the story
• The way the author develops the relationship between Layla and Josh.

I Recommend This Book To:

Those readers who enjoy Women’s Fiction or Contemporary Romance.

My Rating:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Acknowledgments:

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for the advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for the honest review provided here.

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