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Heartbeat
Charlie’s best friends, Kesha and Lake have never been as lucky in love as she has. Charlie’s married to the perfect man living the perfect life, but are things really as picture perfect as they seem?
Kesha has had it with her boyfriend, Darnel. When his lies catch up with him, she decides it’s time to put him out and move on with her life, but Darnel isn’t willing to let go so easily…
Lake has just given birth to her first child with her man, Greg. She knows a proposal is coming next. This should be the happiest time of her life, but with Greg’s sudden distance and disappearing acts, Lake is left wondering if Greg really is the one.
Follow these three friends as each of their love lives are put to the test. When lies reveal deceit and love turns to obsession, whose love will have the strength to withstand?
Kesha has had it with her boyfriend, Darnel. When his lies catch up with him, she decides it’s time to put him out and move on with her life, but Darnel isn’t willing to let go so easily…
Lake has just given birth to her first child with her man, Greg. She knows a proposal is coming next. This should be the happiest time of her life, but with Greg’s sudden distance and disappearing acts, Lake is left wondering if Greg really is the one.
Follow these three friends as each of their love lives are put to the test. When lies reveal deceit and love turns to obsession, whose love will have the strength to withstand?
225 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2015
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About the author
Tara Ellis
10 books80 followersTara Ellis is the author of Black Romantic Suspense novels.
Her novels blend romance with a touch of danger, and she believes every heroine deserves a happily-ever-after. When she’s not plotting dangerous secrets and shocking twists, Tara is somewhere binging on true crime television shows.
Keep up with Tara on Facebook by liking her page @authortaraellis and Instagram @authortaraellis1
Her novels blend romance with a touch of danger, and she believes every heroine deserves a happily-ever-after. When she’s not plotting dangerous secrets and shocking twists, Tara is somewhere binging on true crime television shows.
Keep up with Tara on Facebook by liking her page @authortaraellis and Instagram @authortaraellis1
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October 30, 2015
HEARTBEAT by Tara Ellis is a great book.
This book is full of secrets, lots of drama, love obsession and betrayal. Everyone is hiding something. This book has so many twists and turns.
If you like crazy characters, you will love this book.
Charlie think she is married to the perfect man living the perfect life.
Kesha has had it with her boyfriend, Darnel. She is finally fed up with him and ready to leave and get on with her life. Darnel isn’t willing to let go so easily.
Lake has just given birth to her first child with her boyfriend Greg. She thinks a proposal is coming next. Greg’s sudden distance and disappearing acts has her wondering what is really going on.
The characters were well developed.
The story line is just great. The ending left me in awe.
This is a great book! It is definitely a page turner that you will want to keep reading.
This book is full of secrets, lots of drama, love obsession and betrayal. Everyone is hiding something. This book has so many twists and turns.
If you like crazy characters, you will love this book.
Charlie think she is married to the perfect man living the perfect life.
Kesha has had it with her boyfriend, Darnel. She is finally fed up with him and ready to leave and get on with her life. Darnel isn’t willing to let go so easily.
Lake has just given birth to her first child with her boyfriend Greg. She thinks a proposal is coming next. Greg’s sudden distance and disappearing acts has her wondering what is really going on.
The characters were well developed.
The story line is just great. The ending left me in awe.
This is a great book! It is definitely a page turner that you will want to keep reading.
October 21, 2015
This was a really good book. There was so much drama. I laughed, I cried, and I gasped lol.
October 23, 2015
Charlie,Lake and Kesha are best friends trying to get through life the best way they know how.
Charlie is happily married to a successful doctor and owns a salon that is steadily thriving,but is that all a facade? Will Charlie find her heartbeat?
Lake is trying to find her happily ever after by any means possible,Is her Prince Charming out there?or ,Is her happiness unattainable.
Kesha is fed up with love after her last relationship and has her guard up,Will she let her wall down to allow new love or Will her past heartache stop her from moving on?
Wow!!!What a great book with a well written storyline.This book will take you on an emotional roller coaster with the unexpected twist and turns.From the beginning to the end nonstop drama and suspense,most certainly a tear jerker and the ending was poetic.Great Job author Tara Ellis well deserved five star.
Charlie is happily married to a successful doctor and owns a salon that is steadily thriving,but is that all a facade? Will Charlie find her heartbeat?
Lake is trying to find her happily ever after by any means possible,Is her Prince Charming out there?or ,Is her happiness unattainable.
Kesha is fed up with love after her last relationship and has her guard up,Will she let her wall down to allow new love or Will her past heartache stop her from moving on?
Wow!!!What a great book with a well written storyline.This book will take you on an emotional roller coaster with the unexpected twist and turns.From the beginning to the end nonstop drama and suspense,most certainly a tear jerker and the ending was poetic.Great Job author Tara Ellis well deserved five star.
June 5, 2016
This book...
My heart actually hurts. My throat is clogged and I don't know what to do with myself. I feel cheated but I feel like this story is exactly how it's supposed to end at the same time. It's such an amazing story. Bravo!
My heart actually hurts. My throat is clogged and I don't know what to do with myself. I feel cheated but I feel like this story is exactly how it's supposed to end at the same time. It's such an amazing story. Bravo!
October 25, 2015
This was an excellent read a little sad but well written nonetheless. Looking for more from this author. Thanks for a good read.
November 6, 2015
If I could give this book ten stars, I would. This book is absolutely phenomenal!!!!
November 26, 2015
Great read!
Wonderful. Storytelling at it finest! Great twist and turns. I am looking forward to the next installment! A must read that you will be able to finish in one night!
Wonderful. Storytelling at it finest! Great twist and turns. I am looking forward to the next installment! A must read that you will be able to finish in one night!
May 10, 2016
Lots of twists, turns and roller coasters
It's hard to keep me intrigued and this book did just that. The only thing its missing is the sequel- what happens next? I gotta know!
It's hard to keep me intrigued and this book did just that. The only thing its missing is the sequel- what happens next? I gotta know!
August 11, 2022
WOW.........WHY
This was an ending that really left me feeling sad. Why was Charlie given a chance at true happiness after her betrayal by Rick but didn't get to have her HEA. What happened with Lake, did she get charged with the murders? Did Greg get released? What happened with Destiny, was Charlie able to keep her? I'm happy that Jesus was able to get her HEA with Harris. It was a good story but too many questions remain.
This was an ending that really left me feeling sad. Why was Charlie given a chance at true happiness after her betrayal by Rick but didn't get to have her HEA. What happened with Lake, did she get charged with the murders? Did Greg get released? What happened with Destiny, was Charlie able to keep her? I'm happy that Jesus was able to get her HEA with Harris. It was a good story but too many questions remain.
February 2, 2024
This book is soooooo good. I love that we get multiple POVs. I didn't guess the plot twist at allllllllll. I kind of wish the book was longer just so I could get more time with the characters but it honestly had the perfect ending so I'm ok with the length.
February 11, 2024
Heartbeat
It’s something about this author that just draws me in. Emotions and feelings swirl about as the characters experience life and the next thing I know it’s over. The three ladies, Kesha, Charlie and Lake all have life changing experiences that start with failed relationships. They had each other but was it enough? Great read!
It’s something about this author that just draws me in. Emotions and feelings swirl about as the characters experience life and the next thing I know it’s over. The three ladies, Kesha, Charlie and Lake all have life changing experiences that start with failed relationships. They had each other but was it enough? Great read!
November 27, 2017
This was a good book. Nothing turned out the way I expected it to and I was sad at the end for Charlie, though she partially got what she wanted. The relationships between all of the ladies and their counterparts was good and the plot wasn't predictable. I enjoyed it
August 9, 2024
Broken Heart
This book didn't end the way I wanted it to end. This had a real life ending that just broke my heart 💔. I don't think you are suppose to cry over book characters but this one did it.
This book didn't end the way I wanted it to end. This had a real life ending that just broke my heart 💔. I don't think you are suppose to cry over book characters but this one did it.
April 21, 2022
Oh my goodness, this story here really touched me! Poor Charlie, Kesha and Lake! Story was great from beginning to the end!
October 12, 2025
3.75 stars. Every single book I’ve read from this author has been a page turner- I never want to put it down. I’ve deducted stars for the ending, as I felt it was kinda rushed
February 5, 2026
and I still hear it…
Talking about a rollercoaster ride. This book was crazy. Three best friends, life, a crazy twist, and a sad ending. Whew.
Talking about a rollercoaster ride. This book was crazy. Three best friends, life, a crazy twist, and a sad ending. Whew.
February 14, 2017
Indescribable Love
This plot was a really good one but a few things were left out that had me questioning parts of the story. All in all I give it 3 srars
This plot was a really good one but a few things were left out that had me questioning parts of the story. All in all I give it 3 srars
January 30, 2016
Wait what????
Man is there a part 2 or what????? That ending was wack! Why let someone find real love then let them die in the book???????? The more I read this book the less it made sense. I was very disappointed! So many unanswered questions!! Ugh!
Man is there a part 2 or what????? That ending was wack! Why let someone find real love then let them die in the book???????? The more I read this book the less it made sense. I was very disappointed! So many unanswered questions!! Ugh!
September 12, 2016
Tonya-review
Wow I crying reading about Amir so sad. Lake and Denise shock. Rick was wrong. Darnell was a but case. Harris wanted Kesha. Cher didn't won't to accept Amir fate. I recommend this book
Wow I crying reading about Amir so sad. Lake and Denise shock. Rick was wrong. Darnell was a but case. Harris wanted Kesha. Cher didn't won't to accept Amir fate. I recommend this book
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