Before my heart goes

by Sloane Neveah

Beckett often finds it challenging to break free from old habits, especially when his pain is consistently mistaken for anger. Embracing the darkness feels far more comfortable. The only light of hope comes from his sister's best friend Esmary, providing him a reason to try. However, things take a turn when he starts developing deeper emotions. Will he dare to let his heart chase after hers, or cling to the familiar darkness that surrounds him?



Esmary has warned herself to stay away from Beckett, but she can't seem to resist chasing after his fire. After years of bantering and mixed signals, she made a promise to herself to keep her distance, but that soon didn't last when unexpected circumstances landed her living with him. Now that he's at arm's length, the tension between them is palpable. Falling for him was the easy part; letting go is what's hard. Will it be enough before her heart goes?

354 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 21, 2025

Reviews

[Emily Rundel]

I don't want to rate this just yet, having finished it minutes ago, but I just wanted to put my thoughts down first. I wanted to like this book, I think it has a good storyline and plot. It's written well, but there are quite a few typos in the book. I'm not happy with the ending. I wanted more from it, and I am a 100% HEA reader, so this was a let-down, honestly. I get it that they healed or are healing, but the ending felt rushed and just killed the end of the book for me. After this whole long epic battle of love between the two MC's, and to have them not end up together is just a letdown, honestly.

[Jamie Murphy · Rating 2 out of 5]

So the story itself was great and it will definitely hit you in the feels. If you are your spouse do or ever have suffered from anxiety or depression this book will definitely register. This book really captures the feelings a couple goes through when 1 or both suffered from mental health struggles. The love these characters feel for each other is beautiful but they both understand that even though they have love, they still just aren’t meant to be.

I would have given this book atleast a 4 star, however there were so many errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar that it was almost hard to concentrate on the story. It really would be better if the editing was better.

[Casey Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Before My Heart Goes is one of those books that quietly settles into your heart and stays there. Sloane Neveah’s writing is emotional, thoughtful, and incredibly immersive. The characters feel authentic and layered, and their journey unfolds in a way that feels both raw and meaningful.

What I appreciated most was the emotional depth and care in the storytelling. Nothing feels rushed or forced—every moment serves a purpose, and the themes of healing, resilience, and connection are handled with sincerity. This book made me pause, reflect, and feel deeply without ever needing shock value.

[Shelbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE!

I loved this book just as much as the first one. Though I wish the ending was different. It was good to see how much the characters progressed towards the end.

[Janee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book took me through it!!! Omg the way my heart broke for Beckett... oh man. Sloane knows how to pull the emotions of me...
I loved it.

[Ellen Karlman · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5. Didn’t like the ending 🙈