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The Heartbreak Chronicles #4
In a Heartbeat
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From Ali Novak, New York Times bestselling author of My Life with the Walter Boys, comes the final book in The Heartbreak Chronicles series, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Kasie West!
When so much is uncertain, how can love be the next step?
Even though her lymphoma is in remission, Cara Samuel feels anything but normal. After years of preparing for the worst, she has no idea what kind of life she wants, now that she's (probably? maybe?) going to live.So she hopes completing a "bucket list" she abandoned a few years ago will help her find herself again. She's already crossed one thing off the meeting her favorite band, the Heartbreakers. Well, it's only because her sister Stella's dating the lead singer, but it's a start.
It's not long before Cara's taken a polar plunge, started planning the tattoo she'll get, and also... is playing fake girlfriend to JJ Morris, the Heartbreaker's drummer. Okay, that definitely wasn't on her list, but weirdly enough, the band's brashest, most obnoxious member has turned out to be a surprisingly great listener and a sweet friend. And when he needs to get some distance from his tricky ex, Cara's happy to help out.
Trouble is, JJ's might be catching feelings, and while she'll never admit it, Cara is too. By now she knows better than to count on the future, and the last thing she wants is for him to get hurt. Can't they keep pretending there's nothing between them?
When so much is uncertain, how can love be the next step?
Even though her lymphoma is in remission, Cara Samuel feels anything but normal. After years of preparing for the worst, she has no idea what kind of life she wants, now that she's (probably? maybe?) going to live.So she hopes completing a "bucket list" she abandoned a few years ago will help her find herself again. She's already crossed one thing off the meeting her favorite band, the Heartbreakers. Well, it's only because her sister Stella's dating the lead singer, but it's a start.
It's not long before Cara's taken a polar plunge, started planning the tattoo she'll get, and also... is playing fake girlfriend to JJ Morris, the Heartbreaker's drummer. Okay, that definitely wasn't on her list, but weirdly enough, the band's brashest, most obnoxious member has turned out to be a surprisingly great listener and a sweet friend. And when he needs to get some distance from his tricky ex, Cara's happy to help out.
Trouble is, JJ's might be catching feelings, and while she'll never admit it, Cara is too. By now she knows better than to count on the future, and the last thing she wants is for him to get hurt. Can't they keep pretending there's nothing between them?
- GenresRomanceYoung Adult
320 pages, Paperback
Expected publication August 25, 2026
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About the author
Ali Novak
12 books3,167 followersAli Novak is a Wisconsin native and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s creative writing program. She started writing her debut novel My Life with the Walter Boys when she was only fifteen. Her work has received more than 150 million reads online.
When she isn’t writing, Ali enjoys Netflix marathons, traveling with her husband Jared, and reading any type of fantasy novel she can get her hands on. You can follow her on Wattpad, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat @fallzswimmer.
Please note that I don't answer messages on Goodreads. Please feel free to contact me on Twitter or Instagram.
When she isn’t writing, Ali enjoys Netflix marathons, traveling with her husband Jared, and reading any type of fantasy novel she can get her hands on. You can follow her on Wattpad, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat @fallzswimmer.
Please note that I don't answer messages on Goodreads. Please feel free to contact me on Twitter or Instagram.
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March 16, 2026pre-release
I’ve been waiting for Cara and JJ’s story for SEVEN years now. I’m SOOOO excited for this
I’ve been waiting for Cara and JJ’s story for SEVEN years now. I’m SOOOO excited for this
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
I actually had no idea that this book was part of a series but it makes sense to me now. I had a fun time reading this book and found it to be very cute and cliche (in a good way).
There were some parts that felt like they could be expanded upon, but it doesn't take away from the relationship between Cara and JJ. Speaking of, their relationship had such good development; it didn't feel too fast paced or random. The book summary talks about how Cara agrees to become JJ's fake girlfriend, but honestly it's not mentioned much so that part was a bit misleading.
Thanks to the author, publisher, and goodreads for posting the giveaway I won this book from
There were some parts that felt like they could be expanded upon, but it doesn't take away from the relationship between Cara and JJ. Speaking of, their relationship had such good development; it didn't feel too fast paced or random. The book summary talks about how Cara agrees to become JJ's fake girlfriend, but honestly it's not mentioned much so that part was a bit misleading.
Thanks to the author, publisher, and goodreads for posting the giveaway I won this book from
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