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Heartbeat #4
First Beat
With every heartbeat… From a loss of a baby, to a broken relationship, and then the discovery of a well-kept secret, Jillian is left feeling hollow. Will she ever find happiness to fulfill her? A young boy with a horrific beginning hides his past from everyone around him. He carries the pain of a broken heart after losing his first, treasured love. Will he reveal what lies within him? Can he ever replace the love he lost? Their pasts could scar them and leave them weak if they let it, of those experiences could strengthen them enough to make sure they get the wondering ending they deserve.
273 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 16, 2016
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About the author
Renee Lee Fisher
45 books109 followersRenee Lee Fisher Bestselling Author-
Author that has the passion for putting her pen and ideas to paper. A pure romance junkie and she loves to tell stories. She was an English Major of LaSalle University and always wanted to be a writer. In the past years her books titled - From the Vine (a collection of writings/poems) and Cody and the Pumpkin Truck (a Childrens' Book) were published. She has also written many other childrens' stories, lyrics, articles and wedding ceremonies. Currently she is deep into her Heartbeat Series of Contemporary Romance Novels which are titled - ROCK NOTES, LOVE NOTES, MUSIC NOTES, FIRST BEAT, FIRST BASS and FIRST TASTE.
The Crossing Series including The Knot Hole, The Passage and The Muse.
Don't Miss LIVE Anthology (9 Authors coming together to bring you an amazing rock anthology)
Then Lovesick Trilogy & Thorned & Mask of Rade
To find out more go to her website: http://www.reneeleefisher.com
Reach out to her at: author@reneeleefisher.com
Renee resides in Eagleville, PA. with her husband Michael, of many years and her two cats - Nyah and Cody. She has a great support system of Love from her family and friends.
Renee BELIEVES you should follow your DREAMS and that -
The HAPPIEST of people don't have the best of everything,
they simply make the best of everything.
Renee loves to travel, especially to St. Martin - Netherland Antilles. She enjoys meeting new people to inspire her and she will always write down a person's name that is unique to use as a potential character in her future writings.
Author that has the passion for putting her pen and ideas to paper. A pure romance junkie and she loves to tell stories. She was an English Major of LaSalle University and always wanted to be a writer. In the past years her books titled - From the Vine (a collection of writings/poems) and Cody and the Pumpkin Truck (a Childrens' Book) were published. She has also written many other childrens' stories, lyrics, articles and wedding ceremonies. Currently she is deep into her Heartbeat Series of Contemporary Romance Novels which are titled - ROCK NOTES, LOVE NOTES, MUSIC NOTES, FIRST BEAT, FIRST BASS and FIRST TASTE.
The Crossing Series including The Knot Hole, The Passage and The Muse.
Don't Miss LIVE Anthology (9 Authors coming together to bring you an amazing rock anthology)
Then Lovesick Trilogy & Thorned & Mask of Rade
To find out more go to her website: http://www.reneeleefisher.com
Reach out to her at: author@reneeleefisher.com
Renee resides in Eagleville, PA. with her husband Michael, of many years and her two cats - Nyah and Cody. She has a great support system of Love from her family and friends.
Renee BELIEVES you should follow your DREAMS and that -
The HAPPIEST of people don't have the best of everything,
they simply make the best of everything.
Renee loves to travel, especially to St. Martin - Netherland Antilles. She enjoys meeting new people to inspire her and she will always write down a person's name that is unique to use as a potential character in her future writings.
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July 3, 2016
I did enjoy this book but I have to say it wasn't my favourite in the series, it took me quite a while to get into it, but was worth it in the end.
It was a beautiful story which told of love, Regret, passion and a whole heap of struggles through the years, both of their pasts were so damn hard and so incredibly sad and to add extremely heart wrenching, there were twists and turns, heartache in abundance but with saying that there was also a deep rooted love, to infinity and beyond, and so beautifully told.
The were a few things that frustrated the hell out of me that being mainly Noah( Gillian's co worker) and Gillian's relationship with Noah he was crossing the lines between work colleagues and wanting more!
Noah really irritated me, like a stalker on heat Lol, and Gillian for gods sake woman, pull your big girl panties up, and tell Noah to back the hell off, she should have stated that right form the beginning, and then she wouldn't have been put into the awkward situations she found herself in every time Raeford ( her true love) would would call or turn up to see her, ( but she's just too nice)!
I Loved Raeford, he was such a down to earth sorta guy, but I certainly did feel for him with his struggles for Gillian, it seemed like 1 step forward and 2 steps back, he just couldn't get a break, it seems every time he rang or met with Gillian, somebody else (Noah the Stalker) was always around fighting for Gillian's affections....anyway he could, damn he was persistent, But saying that it was by manipulation on his part he didn't really stand a chance with Raeford and Gillian's love, which evolved and in the end was eternal which couldn't be broken.
All in all, the story was beautifully told, and a good addition to the Heartbeat series, and even though it wasn't my favourite it doesn't mean it won't be for others!
It was a beautiful story which told of love, Regret, passion and a whole heap of struggles through the years, both of their pasts were so damn hard and so incredibly sad and to add extremely heart wrenching, there were twists and turns, heartache in abundance but with saying that there was also a deep rooted love, to infinity and beyond, and so beautifully told.
The were a few things that frustrated the hell out of me that being mainly Noah( Gillian's co worker) and Gillian's relationship with Noah he was crossing the lines between work colleagues and wanting more!
Noah really irritated me, like a stalker on heat Lol, and Gillian for gods sake woman, pull your big girl panties up, and tell Noah to back the hell off, she should have stated that right form the beginning, and then she wouldn't have been put into the awkward situations she found herself in every time Raeford ( her true love) would would call or turn up to see her, ( but she's just too nice)!
I Loved Raeford, he was such a down to earth sorta guy, but I certainly did feel for him with his struggles for Gillian, it seemed like 1 step forward and 2 steps back, he just couldn't get a break, it seems every time he rang or met with Gillian, somebody else (Noah the Stalker) was always around fighting for Gillian's affections....anyway he could, damn he was persistent, But saying that it was by manipulation on his part he didn't really stand a chance with Raeford and Gillian's love, which evolved and in the end was eternal which couldn't be broken.
All in all, the story was beautifully told, and a good addition to the Heartbeat series, and even though it wasn't my favourite it doesn't mean it won't be for others!
June 18, 2016
I could not wait to read Jillian and Raefords book as I loved The Heartbeat Series of Madison and Rand and I was not disappointed. It was told from dual perspectives and was both beautiful and sadly heartfelt. This couple have struggled both individually but also as a couple but their back story was not only horrific but beautiful.
It was sad reading about loss through Jillian's eyes but I am glad that they both got a chance at changing their future.
There were a number of times I wanted to jump into the book and scream and yell at Noah, because he just didn't get it. This book was a beautiful edition to the Heartbeat Series.
It was sad reading about loss through Jillian's eyes but I am glad that they both got a chance at changing their future.
There were a number of times I wanted to jump into the book and scream and yell at Noah, because he just didn't get it. This book was a beautiful edition to the Heartbeat Series.
June 19, 2016
I have been waiting for this book and I am glad that I read it right away. The 3rd book in the series. This book is Jillian and Reaford's story. I love how these two meet and how the story about love and the discovery of each other. It is a story about love, and how strong a love can be and how to make that love work in good and bad times. I loved Reafords story. I started this book and read it in one sitting. A great addition to the seris
August 6, 2016
I have waited so long for Jillian and Raeford's story and it didn't disappoint!! Their love story broke my heart and put it back together again!!! Everyone should pick up First Beat and read their wonderful story!!!
June 22, 2016
Must Read
This book is my favorite in The Heartbeat Series! I love Raeford and Jillian. Their story is very real, sweet and even tragic at times. I felt a great connection with Jillian and her struggles. I cannot wait for more in this series!
This book is my favorite in The Heartbeat Series! I love Raeford and Jillian. Their story is very real, sweet and even tragic at times. I felt a great connection with Jillian and her struggles. I cannot wait for more in this series!
December 22, 2016
loved this story!
April 2, 2020
Absolutely fantastic read
This entire series should have a ten star rating!! I was fully wrapped up in each personality with all four books! Awesome read from best selling author Renee Lee Fisher.
This entire series should have a ten star rating!! I was fully wrapped up in each personality with all four books! Awesome read from best selling author Renee Lee Fisher.
October 9, 2021
Finally
Radford and Jillian....what a story. I love their story.I found it frustrating that Jillian didn't acknowledge the meddling from Noah, but I love that Radford never gave up his love. I also love that Jillian knew what she really wanted and needed I her life.
Radford and Jillian....what a story. I love their story.I found it frustrating that Jillian didn't acknowledge the meddling from Noah, but I love that Radford never gave up his love. I also love that Jillian knew what she really wanted and needed I her life.
December 17, 2021
Didn't like the girl.
The plot was not normal reactions to what was going on. The girl must be stupid to get in the situations that she fell into. I liked the drummer but the band sounded like it was falling apart. I prefer the have more band time in a rock romance.
The plot was not normal reactions to what was going on. The girl must be stupid to get in the situations that she fell into. I liked the drummer but the band sounded like it was falling apart. I prefer the have more band time in a rock romance.
February 11, 2019
A Must Read
This is a great series to read. I love the way story flows and pulls you in. Look forward to reading more of Renee Fisher books.
This is a great series to read. I love the way story flows and pulls you in. Look forward to reading more of Renee Fisher books.
August 27, 2016
Every true love story has ups and downs, good and bad, happy and sad...but Jillian and Raeford have beyond all this! They have stalker, they have deception, they have loss, they have distance which does not help their situation....From the beginning Jillian feels an instant attraction for the drummer in the rolling isaacs. As her best friend Madison tours with the band and has a whirlwind romance with the lead singer Rand, Jillian is drawn to the drummer Raeford. Raeford in turn is drawn toward Jillian, Who he nicknames Red. They instantly bond and fall for each other, but it can't be that easy. Jillians coworker Noah sees to that. He has eyes for Jillian and doesn't believe that Raeford is good enough for her. He sabotages their relationship every chance he gets. Jillian is blind to this.
I wanted to jump in and smack Noah so many times, and shake Jillian for not seeing right through Noah!
I cried so many times reading this book, it had me in an emotional ball. I wanted nothing more than to reach in and fix everything for Jillian and Raeford. To tell them to grow up and act like adults. Then I remembered they are much younger than I am. And this is truly the first love for each of them. I was somewhat disappointed with the last chapter, I wanted more......I guess that means it s really good. And I can't wait for the next book!
April 7, 2017
This is part of the Heartbeat series--which I love--though this book is a standalone that can be read apart from the other three. When I think of that old saying, "what a tangled web we weave," I can see it so clearly in First Beat. I found myself both loving and hating the different characters in this book, and wanting jump through the pages and tell them what I thought they should be doing! Jillian and Raeford make for complex and interesting chemistry. There's a lot of rock star romance on the market. It's one of those sub genres that picked up steam and led to many authors trying to write it. And much of it is not worth reading. But Renee Lee Fisher is one of best, most consistent writers I have discovered, and she beats out all the rest in rock and roll romance. I would highly recommend the whole Heartbeat series.
May 10, 2017
I loved this book couldn't put it down. Raeford ( Raymond) lost both his parents at an early age and was sent to the Winslow Foster Care Center. After being there for a while a little girl was also brought there bacause she had lost both her parents in a tragic accident. Little Red was the name he would call her because of her red hair, but one day the Big People came to visite and picked her to take with them which left him happy for her but sad for him cause he would no longer be with her. On one of the tours Madison brought Jillian her best friend who was very interested in Raeford, they both hitted off great and soon started going out. After the tragic event that send Madison and Jillian to the hospital and where she was told that she had lost Raeford's baby everything seemed to be falling apart. After a misunderstanding at Jillian's work place Raeford left without letting her explain what was really going on in her office with Noah her co worker. When Jillian finds out by accident that she was adopted and then her and Raeford not being together anymore she decides to take time off and figure out her past, but when she gets there she finds out a bigger surprise from her past.
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