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Unspoken
Family, love, and belonging. That’s what Hannah “Solo” Rogers has been searching for all her life, and when she married Janie and they had triplets, she finally has it all. Between married life, being a parent, and starting the new garage with her friends, life has been chaotic, but she thought she had it under control.
Janie knows, with total certainty, that she has to leave. She can’t be what her wife and kids need. She’s lost in a darkness so complete that she can’t see a single ray of light, even from the people who love her. The only way to keep them safe is for her to go away, no matter how much that hurts.
Solo isn’t giving up though. The Army and her chosen family have taught her how to be strong and forge ahead, and she’s determined to help Janie find her way back. But when it comes to second chances and the forces of love, no one ever knows what’s been left unspoken.
Janie knows, with total certainty, that she has to leave. She can’t be what her wife and kids need. She’s lost in a darkness so complete that she can’t see a single ray of light, even from the people who love her. The only way to keep them safe is for her to go away, no matter how much that hurts.
Solo isn’t giving up though. The Army and her chosen family have taught her how to be strong and forge ahead, and she’s determined to help Janie find her way back. But when it comes to second chances and the forces of love, no one ever knows what’s been left unspoken.
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356 pages, Hardcover
Published April 1, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Auteur
HEA is amazing, but not really realistic. Realism is good from time to time with an established couple going through a rough patch. Hannah and Janie start the book separated. The upheaval coming with having triplets has had a deeper impact on their lives without any of them realizing it. Harte wrote a deep book where the notions of communication, seeking help when you need it, and choosing each other every day are really highlighted. It’s the first time I am reading a book with postpartum depression, and I was glad to read about this condition that is still a taboo. The first part of the book was really angsty, with Hannah and Janie breaking my heart. Thankfully, they have a good support system, even if I couldn’t remember who was who in Hannah’s gang (I didn’t read the first books of the series), and Maria felt a bit unreal. Until Janie’s secret was revealed, I was frustrated, and after, I finally could breathe. Seeing them being on the same team and learning to be a couple again was something I really liked.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What a start. I waded through a couple of heavy books recently and the last book I read was a light palate cleanser which was perfect. I wasn’t sure if it would have been enough of a light pick me up before starting this. However the writing in this book is wonderful. This has a serious unhappy start but it is quickly shown that the situation is not black and white. I cannot wait to discover more of the shades of grey. Some of the darkness is also lightened by humour.
The book had me gripped and I really felt I went through the darkness with the mains. There were glimpses of back story that I really wanted to fully see and I did. The mains went through the mill but came through the other side which I was delighted about. Pacing was perfect and I love a book that makes me think!
The book had me gripped and I really felt I went through the darkness with the mains. There were glimpses of back story that I really wanted to fully see and I did. The mains went through the mill but came through the other side which I was delighted about. Pacing was perfect and I love a book that makes me think!
April 1, 2026
So moving!
Things aren’t going so great for Solo and Janie, and when Janie is certain she has to leave, Solo’s world falls apart a little. But with lots of help from family and Solo’s determination to win Janie back, they find a second chance to get back on track.
I loved this! It was such a unique second chance romance because the characters were in an established relationship, and this felt like a very real situation that is not covered in Sapphic fiction as much as it should be. Not everything is a fairy tale, and Solo and Janie definitely prove that. They are so strong, both independently and together, but this story explores how even the strongest of people hit rocky patches and go through difficult times. It is all how you approach and deal with it that makes the difference. Even though this is part of a series, you don’t have to have read the other books to enjoy this one, but I would recommend you do. It is a great way to get to know everyone properly so you can really understand just how much Janie and Solo grow as characters in this story.
It was great to get to experience a more vulnerable side to Janie. She was together and strong, always feeling that Solo needed her for support, and she didn’t think she was allowed to have the breakdown she did. And I admired how Solo realised she needed to work on herself and make changes before she could even start helping Janie. In the end, I think they learned more about one another, almost as much as we did about them. They got back to themselves but not back into old habits and their life was definitely better for it, even with all the drama Janie’s mother was causing.
A really brilliant and differently unique second chance romance that I won’t forget in a hurry. At times I was in floods of tears, and at others I was smiling away, just happy and totally won over by the cuteness of the cheeky triplets. I highly recommend it and can’t wait to read it again.
Things aren’t going so great for Solo and Janie, and when Janie is certain she has to leave, Solo’s world falls apart a little. But with lots of help from family and Solo’s determination to win Janie back, they find a second chance to get back on track.
I loved this! It was such a unique second chance romance because the characters were in an established relationship, and this felt like a very real situation that is not covered in Sapphic fiction as much as it should be. Not everything is a fairy tale, and Solo and Janie definitely prove that. They are so strong, both independently and together, but this story explores how even the strongest of people hit rocky patches and go through difficult times. It is all how you approach and deal with it that makes the difference. Even though this is part of a series, you don’t have to have read the other books to enjoy this one, but I would recommend you do. It is a great way to get to know everyone properly so you can really understand just how much Janie and Solo grow as characters in this story.
It was great to get to experience a more vulnerable side to Janie. She was together and strong, always feeling that Solo needed her for support, and she didn’t think she was allowed to have the breakdown she did. And I admired how Solo realised she needed to work on herself and make changes before she could even start helping Janie. In the end, I think they learned more about one another, almost as much as we did about them. They got back to themselves but not back into old habits and their life was definitely better for it, even with all the drama Janie’s mother was causing.
A really brilliant and differently unique second chance romance that I won’t forget in a hurry. At times I was in floods of tears, and at others I was smiling away, just happy and totally won over by the cuteness of the cheeky triplets. I highly recommend it and can’t wait to read it again.
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February 27, 2026Wow! This was an emotional rollercoaster! Mental illness is/was something that I have dealt with. It makes you question everything - every thought and feeling. I love Solo and Janie’s story. It touched on the real world aspects of work/life balances and the true meaning of accepting yourself as you were meant to be.
I highly remember this book!
I highly remember this book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book can be read as a stand alone novel. But the background story and the experience of the cast of characters becomes reacher when the first two books of the series are read first.
What is really intriguing about the story of Hannah or Solo as she is called by her Army buddies and Janie is that they start out as an already established married couple with 18 month old triplets. And a chosen family surrounding them (when you have read the first two books of the series) so from the outside their lives might seem perfect. But spending time with Hannah and Janie it is clear that between new parenthood, both working full time jobs, Janie as a lawyer and Solo in an auto body shop she started with her Army buddies, they both forgot to pay attention to the other and maybe even lost themselves a little.
This is in essence a beautifully crafted second chance romance. That had me on the edge of my seat while I was reading it. Helena Harte understands how to craft characters that are full of layers and substance. It's a joy to discover them and get to know them on every page. I command her that even though the characters are going through a hard time there are plenty of little joy filled and humorous moments throughout the story. I had to bite my tongue more than once so I wouldn't wake up the entire house when I read at night.
While this story is based on events like they happen every day to lots of people all around the world. I like real it's all kept and the sensitivity with which the author has handled them. Anyone who has been touched by the darkness one way or the other will understand what I mean. But there is also hope, light and joy in the story.
All I can say it is a phenomenal read and a fantastic third book in the Windy City Romance series. If you are ready to go on a journey of rediscovery with Janie and Solo and you love a good established couple and chosen family this is the book for you. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did.
What is really intriguing about the story of Hannah or Solo as she is called by her Army buddies and Janie is that they start out as an already established married couple with 18 month old triplets. And a chosen family surrounding them (when you have read the first two books of the series) so from the outside their lives might seem perfect. But spending time with Hannah and Janie it is clear that between new parenthood, both working full time jobs, Janie as a lawyer and Solo in an auto body shop she started with her Army buddies, they both forgot to pay attention to the other and maybe even lost themselves a little.
This is in essence a beautifully crafted second chance romance. That had me on the edge of my seat while I was reading it. Helena Harte understands how to craft characters that are full of layers and substance. It's a joy to discover them and get to know them on every page. I command her that even though the characters are going through a hard time there are plenty of little joy filled and humorous moments throughout the story. I had to bite my tongue more than once so I wouldn't wake up the entire house when I read at night.
While this story is based on events like they happen every day to lots of people all around the world. I like real it's all kept and the sensitivity with which the author has handled them. Anyone who has been touched by the darkness one way or the other will understand what I mean. But there is also hope, light and joy in the story.
All I can say it is a phenomenal read and a fantastic third book in the Windy City Romance series. If you are ready to go on a journey of rediscovery with Janie and Solo and you love a good established couple and chosen family this is the book for you. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Unspoken is book three of the Windy City Romance series. It can be read as a standalone but features characters from the first two books. This story centers around butch/femme married couple Hannah “Solo” Rogers and Janie Evans. They’ve been married two years and are moms to 18 month old triplets. Solo (the nickname she earned when in the Army) runs an auto business with her former Army buddies while Janie is a successful lawyer.
What I loved most about this romance was the fact the couple was established and married with children when the book starts. It’s different from most contemporary romances I’ve read that feature meet cutes and instalove. Here we have an existing couple who are struggling newish moms trying to balance life, motherhood, and their marriage. The romance felt deeper and more believable. It was refreshing to see a couple struggling with real life issues that results in their separation in the first chapter. The rest of the book has our lovers finding themselves, their ways back to each other, and then presenting a united front during a difficult crisis.
There is found family and support with Solo’s Army family and her dad. And Janie finds friendship and support in surprising almost magical ways. I loved the mental health representation and just how realistic and believable this story was. I was rooting for these characters and their marriage the whole time. I appreciated the positive efforts they made with therapy not only as a couple but individually. Unspoken was a wonderful addition to the Windy City series and I can’t wait to see what Helena Harte has in store for us next. Thank you Helena Harte for the ARC.
What I loved most about this romance was the fact the couple was established and married with children when the book starts. It’s different from most contemporary romances I’ve read that feature meet cutes and instalove. Here we have an existing couple who are struggling newish moms trying to balance life, motherhood, and their marriage. The romance felt deeper and more believable. It was refreshing to see a couple struggling with real life issues that results in their separation in the first chapter. The rest of the book has our lovers finding themselves, their ways back to each other, and then presenting a united front during a difficult crisis.
There is found family and support with Solo’s Army family and her dad. And Janie finds friendship and support in surprising almost magical ways. I loved the mental health representation and just how realistic and believable this story was. I was rooting for these characters and their marriage the whole time. I appreciated the positive efforts they made with therapy not only as a couple but individually. Unspoken was a wonderful addition to the Windy City series and I can’t wait to see what Helena Harte has in store for us next. Thank you Helena Harte for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Ok in a previous review I stated I could not wait to read Janie and Solo’s story…and oh boy was I right! This one was definitely my favorite in the series so far!
What I loved about this one was Janie and Solo are an established couple. They’ve been together a couple years and just started a family. This follows beautifully the ups and downs about the change in dynamics through a relationship. Most romances have the meet cute and HEA that are expected but this all takes place after that. The cutesy dating stuff, the engagement, wedding, and honeymoon are in the past. Helena wrote a magnificent story with mental health representation, therapy, and how you have to work to keep the happily ever after going.
Watching the characters start therapy and seeing the change in how Janie and Solo acted was amazing. It was gradual shifts in how the characters presented themselves not an insta fix scenario where they just were better after the first session.
Janie took awhile to grow on me even after all the discoveries and admissions. I still felt doubtful if I’d like her character in the end. Solo remained my favorite her personality was just so big and she deeply cared about her family friends. At different parts of the book I found myself both rooting for and against them ending up together.
This is great read if you want to get a little bit away from the traditional romance.
What I loved about this one was Janie and Solo are an established couple. They’ve been together a couple years and just started a family. This follows beautifully the ups and downs about the change in dynamics through a relationship. Most romances have the meet cute and HEA that are expected but this all takes place after that. The cutesy dating stuff, the engagement, wedding, and honeymoon are in the past. Helena wrote a magnificent story with mental health representation, therapy, and how you have to work to keep the happily ever after going.
Watching the characters start therapy and seeing the change in how Janie and Solo acted was amazing. It was gradual shifts in how the characters presented themselves not an insta fix scenario where they just were better after the first session.
Janie took awhile to grow on me even after all the discoveries and admissions. I still felt doubtful if I’d like her character in the end. Solo remained my favorite her personality was just so big and she deeply cared about her family friends. At different parts of the book I found myself both rooting for and against them ending up together.
This is great read if you want to get a little bit away from the traditional romance.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book portrays events that are occurring in everyday life and once again she highlights events that can affect anyone. Lack of confidence in ones self, and guilt set the tone of this book.
Once again, we are joined with the group of service members that own the garage. The MC’s in this book are Janie and Hannah (Solo)
Janie is carrying a guilt that forces her to choose leaving the triplets and Solo and trying to work things out on her own. As a result, Solo feels she is the reason for Janie leaving. Janie meets an older woman, quite by accident, who becomes a major influence in her life and her attitude.
Follow the trials that Janie & Solo go through with this challenge of life and the problems faced especially with Janie’s mother and how they are either resolved or not. No spoilers, you will have to read the book to find out. You don’t want to miss this book in the Windy City series!
I received an ARC from the author.
Once again, we are joined with the group of service members that own the garage. The MC’s in this book are Janie and Hannah (Solo)
Janie is carrying a guilt that forces her to choose leaving the triplets and Solo and trying to work things out on her own. As a result, Solo feels she is the reason for Janie leaving. Janie meets an older woman, quite by accident, who becomes a major influence in her life and her attitude.
Follow the trials that Janie & Solo go through with this challenge of life and the problems faced especially with Janie’s mother and how they are either resolved or not. No spoilers, you will have to read the book to find out. You don’t want to miss this book in the Windy City series!
I received an ARC from the author.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Unspoken is a first class read. It is the third story in the Windy City series and although reading the whole series will give you greater understanding of most people in the book, Unspoken can be read as a standalone.
The story spoke to me on an emotional level and kept me invested from Chapter One. It deals with ‘Solo’ and Janie, a couple who need to navigate the problems of small children, careers and their own relationship. And suddenly their life has become difficult.
A year ago they had a life of dreams come true, and now everything is going wrong. Harte doesn’t brush things under the carpet, and we get to see the couple’s issues in full technicolor, and with an honest perspective which includes psychologists involvement too.
The couple have good support systems, Solo with her ex-Army buddies and her father, and Janie with an interesting group of new friends. They are all delightfully depicted.
I loved this book and can only say you need to read it!
The story spoke to me on an emotional level and kept me invested from Chapter One. It deals with ‘Solo’ and Janie, a couple who need to navigate the problems of small children, careers and their own relationship. And suddenly their life has become difficult.
A year ago they had a life of dreams come true, and now everything is going wrong. Harte doesn’t brush things under the carpet, and we get to see the couple’s issues in full technicolor, and with an honest perspective which includes psychologists involvement too.
The couple have good support systems, Solo with her ex-Army buddies and her father, and Janie with an interesting group of new friends. They are all delightfully depicted.
I loved this book and can only say you need to read it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Well…I feel as if I have truly been put through the wringer for the last 48 hours with this book!!
The depth of emotionally filled writing throughout this story produced a truly visceral reaction in me!!
The emotional journey that Jamie and Hannah aka Solo undergo is mind blowing! Helena Harte has delved into areas that we don’t often see in romance novels - this is by no means a ‘cosy’ romance!!
Jamie and Hannah’s journey both individually and together show us what the impact that people can have on our lives together with our own insecurities and demons.
They also show us courage - to fight for those we love, a willingness to be ‘seen’ and to understand that asking for help is not a weakness and that having the love and support of truly good people around you is priceless.
Helena Harte has hit this ‘out of the park’ as far as I am concerned!
Thanks to Butterworth Books and Helena Harte for the ARC. I was happy to provide this honest review.
The depth of emotionally filled writing throughout this story produced a truly visceral reaction in me!!
The emotional journey that Jamie and Hannah aka Solo undergo is mind blowing! Helena Harte has delved into areas that we don’t often see in romance novels - this is by no means a ‘cosy’ romance!!
Jamie and Hannah’s journey both individually and together show us what the impact that people can have on our lives together with our own insecurities and demons.
They also show us courage - to fight for those we love, a willingness to be ‘seen’ and to understand that asking for help is not a weakness and that having the love and support of truly good people around you is priceless.
Helena Harte has hit this ‘out of the park’ as far as I am concerned!
Thanks to Butterworth Books and Helena Harte for the ARC. I was happy to provide this honest review.
April 1, 2026
Thank you to the author for the ARC copy. This is my honest review.
Hannah “Solo” knows her marriage is falling apart, but when her wife leaves her alone with their triplets, she’ll do anything to win her back.
When Janie walked away from her family, she believed she was doing what was best for both her wife and daughters. But when her mother threatens to take custody of the children, the secrets behind Janie’s decision risk coming to light.
“But now I’ve got a second chance.” Hannah grinned and kissed Janie’s nose. “And I’m not going to waste it.”
This second-chance sapphic romance is heartfelt, emotional, and deeply moving. It’s a story about two women learning to ask for help, finding their way back to each other, and falling in love all over again.
The third installment in the Windy City Romance series will make you smile, laugh, cry, and swoon. Harte has a way of pulling at your heartstrings, while the banter between the friend group provides the perfect amount of humor and warmth.
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
A slow burn with incredible chemistry between Janie and Solo, leading to one of the most beautifully written intimate scenes I have ever read.
Hannah “Solo” knows her marriage is falling apart, but when her wife leaves her alone with their triplets, she’ll do anything to win her back.
When Janie walked away from her family, she believed she was doing what was best for both her wife and daughters. But when her mother threatens to take custody of the children, the secrets behind Janie’s decision risk coming to light.
“But now I’ve got a second chance.” Hannah grinned and kissed Janie’s nose. “And I’m not going to waste it.”
This second-chance sapphic romance is heartfelt, emotional, and deeply moving. It’s a story about two women learning to ask for help, finding their way back to each other, and falling in love all over again.
The third installment in the Windy City Romance series will make you smile, laugh, cry, and swoon. Harte has a way of pulling at your heartstrings, while the banter between the friend group provides the perfect amount of humor and warmth.
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
A slow burn with incredible chemistry between Janie and Solo, leading to one of the most beautifully written intimate scenes I have ever read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
“Unspoken” by Helena Harte is a story of love, family, and perseverance. True love. Two mothers’ love for triplet daughters. Family. Their little five-person family that becomes six when Solo’s father comes to help out. Family. The found family from Solo’s Army days that supports and surrounds her. The found family that absorbs Janie into their nucleus and accepts her for herself. Perseverance. Janie and Solo’s marriage becomes troubled and chaotic, but they make individual and collective decisions to bring everything back together. This is an intense story. Never fear, it does have a happy ending but the couple definitely has to work for it. They have an immense amount of support especially on Solo’s side of the ledger. Then Maria and Mirta appear like angels to aid and then reinforce Janie’s flagging energy. Everyone comes together. By the way, the triplets are super cute. too.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Unspoken begins slowly with a sad start, then unfolds into a real gem as a family reconnects and heals. Hannah (nickname Solo) and Janie are busy career women and the mothers of 18-month-old triplets. The story, delicately and with tons of emotion, follows Solo and Janie as they piece back their relationship and come out stronger together. The cast of secondary characters is a lovely story of chosen family that supports them. I have to admit, because of my own traumatic past, Solo’s dad and Janie’s older friend, Maria, were my favorite secondary characters. I wished I’d had a family like them.
Since the legalization of same-sex marriage in the US, more folks in our LGBTQIA+ community are choosing to have children. Unspoken is a novel that rings true with real problems that can plague some families, and their journey back to love. I highly recommend Unspoken.
Since the legalization of same-sex marriage in the US, more folks in our LGBTQIA+ community are choosing to have children. Unspoken is a novel that rings true with real problems that can plague some families, and their journey back to love. I highly recommend Unspoken.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a really good story about found family and the real life situations that affect them. Hannah and Janie are in love, but there’s something happening to their relationship. They’re married, have a lovely set of triplets and are deeply in love. There is a secret lurking in the background of their happy little world. Hannah is blindsided when Janie drops a bomb on her out of the blue. Can their love survive with the help of old and new friends? Especially when someone from Janie’s family decides to add another landmine.
I found this to be a really well written story, that at times had me tearing up, feeling the emotions from the characters. It’s worth the read, as it the storyline deals with real life situations that affect a lot of couples. Read this book if you believe in true love and happy endings.
I found this to be a really well written story, that at times had me tearing up, feeling the emotions from the characters. It’s worth the read, as it the storyline deals with real life situations that affect a lot of couples. Read this book if you believe in true love and happy endings.
April 1, 2026
This intense book is as sharply observed and well-written as we have come to expect from Helena Harte. It is proof that I really got into the main characters' marital problems, that I wanted to scream at them at times, particularly Janey, for being so irrational and over-reactive to a parenting error which caused her alarm. (Without putting in a spoiler, almost the same thing happened to me as a young mother!) That aside, the story is a page turner, with all the best supporting characters giving it weight. Kind old father, charming toddlers redecorating the house, horrible mother-in-law, good friends. The basic underlying issue of post-natal depression is well expressed, and the end is satisfying.
So, treat yourself to this book, just maybe don't use it as a parenting guide! Everyone with triplets needs eyes in the back of their head, and 24/7 support.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I love that this is a story based on the issues after the happy ever after, where real life (and toddler triplets) kick in. It gives more depth and a different take on the standard romance trope.
The characters face real issues - post natal depression, toxic parents, work stresses and really seeing each other.
There are a whole cast of well rounded characters who are part of the chosen family and who we'd been introduced to in the previous books . I loved Maria in particular, even though she wasn't part of the garage crew, and the triplets, who each expressed their own individuality.
It’s worth reading Sanctuary and Unwritten first, so you know who is who.
If you love found family/ close friendships, love winning through and a slice of spice, this is a must!
The characters face real issues - post natal depression, toxic parents, work stresses and really seeing each other.
There are a whole cast of well rounded characters who are part of the chosen family and who we'd been introduced to in the previous books . I loved Maria in particular, even though she wasn't part of the garage crew, and the triplets, who each expressed their own individuality.
It’s worth reading Sanctuary and Unwritten first, so you know who is who.
If you love found family/ close friendships, love winning through and a slice of spice, this is a must!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Amazing addition! Can be read as a standalone but it’s a bit more interesting if you have read the other two Windy City Romances. Thank you to the author for this advanced review copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Solo (Hannah) and Janie are an established couple with young twins. As often happens with new parents and life’s distractions, these two forgot to give each other attention as a couple and really as individuals as well.
This story was so relatable, my wife and I have often fallen into this having two young children as well, filled with depth and emotion. I enjoyed how the characters navigated finding one another again. At times I was on the edge and other times I was enjoying the humorous moments.
Well written and excellently paced. Highly recommend!
Solo (Hannah) and Janie are an established couple with young twins. As often happens with new parents and life’s distractions, these two forgot to give each other attention as a couple and really as individuals as well.
This story was so relatable, my wife and I have often fallen into this having two young children as well, filled with depth and emotion. I enjoyed how the characters navigated finding one another again. At times I was on the edge and other times I was enjoying the humorous moments.
Well written and excellently paced. Highly recommend!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Wow! Unspoken, the third book in the Windy City Romance series, delivered a powerful emotional punch which sent me on a rollercoaster of emotions as Janie made the heart-breaking decision to walk away from her wife, Hannah, and toddler triplets.
I found myself increasingly invested in the lives of Solo (Hannah) and Janie. Their pain, their longing, their history, it all felt very real. The writing is strong, immersive, and grabbed my attention from the start. It doesn’t just explore second chances; it digs into the messy, complicated work of healing, loving, and finding your way back to the people who feel like home. A great follow on from the first two in the series.
I found myself increasingly invested in the lives of Solo (Hannah) and Janie. Their pain, their longing, their history, it all felt very real. The writing is strong, immersive, and grabbed my attention from the start. It doesn’t just explore second chances; it digs into the messy, complicated work of healing, loving, and finding your way back to the people who feel like home. A great follow on from the first two in the series.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Intense and hopeful
This was an intense story. It wasn't an easy story to read, and I imagine it wasn't easy for the characters to live. But they made it through to a much better, healthier place and I have confidence in them. They each had to grow and it wasn't easy, but it was definitely worth it. They're both really good people who just had some challenges. There's no easy fix when life gets hard, but they committed to the work for the rest of their lives. This was a beautiful book about how to construct a sturdy marriage. It's work but not without rewards.
This was an intense story. It wasn't an easy story to read, and I imagine it wasn't easy for the characters to live. But they made it through to a much better, healthier place and I have confidence in them. They each had to grow and it wasn't easy, but it was definitely worth it. They're both really good people who just had some challenges. There's no easy fix when life gets hard, but they committed to the work for the rest of their lives. This was a beautiful book about how to construct a sturdy marriage. It's work but not without rewards.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This is one of my favorite series. This book did not disappoint. All the regular characters are there and even side characters are there and some new ones, too. I absolutely adore the new friend in Janie's life! I really hope to see her in future books... hint, hint!
This book sensitively handled Hannah (Solo) and Janie's issues, individually and a a couple. They work so hard stay together, even if the other can't see it at times. They never gave up. I hope you love this one as much as I did. Keep them coming Helena Harte!
This book sensitively handled Hannah (Solo) and Janie's issues, individually and a a couple. They work so hard stay together, even if the other can't see it at times. They never gave up. I hope you love this one as much as I did. Keep them coming Helena Harte!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Helena Harte’s latest installment in the Windy City series delivers a thoughtful and emotional exploration of what it truly means to find yourself. Through the struggles of its two main characters, the author shows how difficult it can be to find your voice—but how powerful courage, community, and self-acceptance can be. There is also a good reminder that choosing your own happiness is not selfish—it’s an act of bravery. Unspoken is an engaging read you should pick up!
Review of advance copy
Wow phenomenal the main characters can't seem to get on the same page making you feel sad hurt angry their individual struggles were explosive but throughout their heartbreaking moments the love pored out,as it unfolds they must come together and fight for their family realising that they are still very much in love with each other they soon rely on their connection love and found family a phenomenal story I couldn't put it down definitely must read congratulations
Review of advance copy received from Author
A great third book to this series and so different from the others. This book never claimed to be a sweet romance and it definitely is not but what it is, is a real account of feelings and emotions that can build up inside of us and trying to find a way of working through them to hopefully come out on top in the end. This is a very complex story which handles a few difficult topics but done in a way that you gain true appreciation and understanding for the inner strength needed to fight for what you really want. It is refreshing to read a love story that is not a romance but still gives you all the emotion and rawness that you expect from a Helena Harte book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I read the two books in this series and really enjoyed them. This was my least favorite. I just thought it was a little depressing and maybe because it was my least favorite character. I did love how all the other characters were featured.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
What a beautifully emotional story that deals with the realities of life with an established couple. The struggle and difficulties are beautifully handled.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Unspoken is not a light read. It's the third book in the "Windy City Romance" series and it has made me curious about the other romances. Kudos to Harte for tackling a subject matter that is not talked about enough.
“Thank you, Butterworth Books, for providing this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.”
“Thank you, Butterworth Books, for providing this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.”
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