Tangled Hearts

by Jennifer Hartley

Adam and Kimberly have been friends for most of their lives, and the defining aspect of their relationship has always been the natural synchronicity that existed between them which helped them achieve fame as professional tennis players.
With time, their bond progressed from friendship to love, but the demands of their game meant that confessing their feelings could put everything they worked for at risk. But finally having reached the pinnacle of their career, they’re free to love one another at long last, and the pair is eager to make up for the years they’ve lost.
Forever on their minds, Adam and Kimberly are ready to take the next step, however perilous and uncertain the future may be.

130 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 17, 2019

Reviews

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tangled Hearts
by Jennifer Hartley

Tangled Hearts is a wonderful story and an awesome treat; filled with drama, uncertainty, hope and happiness. Tangled Hearts hooks the reader from the start and keeps them there for the duration of the entire book; filled with revolving emotional blasts. Tangled Hearts impeccably; all frills, spills and thrills coming together in a captivating scenario and mesmerizing story for one delightful ride of friends becoming lovers. With the trials and tribulations, and the ups and downs of real life brought together skillfully with the details that are so realistic; the readers get pulled into each scenario as they play out right before their very eyes.

Awesome job Ms. Jennifer Hartley, Tangled Hearts is a delightfully, sweet love story; for sure. The characters were fun and playful, the plot was easy to follow; you have a winner. This love story is truly what dreams are made of, thanks Ms. Jennifer Hartley for sharing this little story with us. Their story was sweet, entertaining and then becomes all-encompassing with a hint of comedy throughout the story. Well written and clean, not much to say without giving the whole book away. I feel it deserves 4.5-stars.

[Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book and was honored to have been able to read and review. It was such a phenomenal read and had amazing characters as well as an amazing story line. I just could not get enough of it and once I started reading it I could not put it down. I recommend that you read it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adam and Kim are pro-tennis partners and friends for years and when they end up kissing sparks fly between them. They decide to start a relationship but want to keep it out of the public eye. Soon Adam wants to world to know but is Kim ready for that? Fast-paced read with steamy chemistry and great characters. The story is entertaining and emotional. I liked it.

[Misty Goan · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing well written partners to more romance.  This engaging storyline is a romantic slow building clean endearing romance story with plenty of drama as two that are meant to be together overcome emotional insecurities and balance careers. It smooth flowing and filled with hope, uncertainty,  happiness and love as I turned page after page wanting to know the outcome of a HEA.  I voluntarily read and reviewed.

[Mary Winstead · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kimberly and Adam are tennis Pros. They've worked as a team since they were kids. They've always been best friends but Adam wants more, and Kimberly wants to take things slow because she doesn't want to ruin their friendship. Can these two be more than just best friends? Great read

[Amy Weller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is such a wonderful story! Adam and Kimberly are tennis partners and have been friends for 10 years. When they end up kissing after becoming World Tennis champions, things are a little awkward. Once they talk it over they decide they are going to give a relationship a try. They are determined to keep it quiet though. On a trip to Japan with their team, their secret is out when they get caught kissing. In public though they make sure to do nothing that will give the public any idea. When they return home, Adam is desperate to go public but Kim just isn't ready. This causes a rift between them. She spends a night alone and upset thinking she has lost him. She gets him to come home the next day and she takes the next step and outs them on social media. They have a lot of upset people to deal with for doing it that way but in the end, the fact that they no longer have to hide their relationship is all that really matters.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Suzanne Hare · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kimberly and Adam are professional tennis players who are in sync with each other. Best friends and team mates they spend a lot of time together. They have chemistry both on and off the court. Slowly their relationship blossoms to be more than friends but how will their relationship affect their game? Can they have it all, a great career and each other?

This is a friends to lover romance that touches your heart and leaves you feeling good. The characters are interesting, compassionate, personable and you can’t help but become invested in the outcome of the story. There is plenty of emotional drama as the two main characters try to balance careers and romance while overcoming internal insecurities and external barriers. The closer they come to the top the more stress they experience. It is a wonderful story And is easy to read book but hard to put down. If you love a great contemporary romance you will enjoy this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mzlegz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This love story of Adam and Kimberly are truly what dreams are made of. I would def love to have my best friend as my life partner...but we live in the real world!! Anywho, their story was sweet, but I had trouble following at the start of the book. Were they in a previous book where they kissed and had their parents names mentioned?? Also, how old are they? Some point jumping was kinda hard to follow as well. Overall, I found the book entertaining and Adam to be romantic, attentive, thoughtful...maybe a little too perfect!! Glad to see he could show another side to his personality when he FINALLY got REAL with his feelings.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE HEART FINALLY WINS!!!
OMG! This awesome treat hooks you from the start and reels you in for the duration. Gambling on the future as dreams come together for one beautiful delight. The drama, uncertainty, hope and happiness are on the line as those spinning emotions blasting this baby to life flawlessly. All the frills, spills and thrills come together in this fascinating storyline and gripping plot for one wonderful ride. Hurdling the trials and tribulations, ups and downs that meld this baby together skillfully. Scenes, characters, location and details are so realistic I had no trouble interpreting each scenario as they play out right before my eyes. Awesome job Jennifer, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.

[Eve Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.
This book is about Adam and Kimberley, who have been friends for a very long time, they also play tennis together and are quite famous.
They have been in love with each other, but have done nothing about it, as they didn't want to ruin their friendship or how they played together.
But in this book they have finally given in to their feelings, and are inseparable.
This book shows their journey from friendship to relationship, and how they figure thing's out along the way.
I enjoyed this book as it was a nice easy read that just flowed.
I would recommend this book as a quick romantic read 💏

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tangled Hearts is a sweet romantic clean read about Adam and Kimberly. They have been tennis partners for years and also best friends. They finally admit to one another that their feelings are becoming stronger than just friendship. How will they handle this? Will they decide to go public with their romance or will the pressure be too much?
This is a good quick read with some drama, laughter and lots of love. I really loved Adam and how he cared for Kimberly. When you read the book you will understand what I am talking about.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Bev · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story about Adam and Kimberly IS sweet and romantic. Life can get tough when you've been close friends for such a long time, and have a mutual attraction... that neither are aware of... I kind-of liked the immature aspects of the giggling and blushing... it made it more sweet and innocent, despite how long they've known each other for. It's a nice, quick read with some drama, plenty of laughter, and lots of love ;)
I've enjoyed each book I've read of Jennifer's, and look forward to reading more!
I received a free ARC of this book via Booksprout, and am leaving this review voluntarily.

[lf · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tennis partners to romantic partners

To me there is not a lot of "story" to Tangled Hearts by Jennifer Hartley. The start of the story begins with Adam and Kim already having a history that the reader is not aware of as they have been long time tennis partners and friends. However, they have not had a romantic relationship together yet even though both have thought about it. But neither wanted to jeopardize their existing partnership while they were trying to become the best couples players. Once they achieve the goals their relationship starts to evolve into a romantic one.

I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.

[Breen · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Tangled Hearts was a sweet and lovely story about to friends that love each other but have done nothing regarding their feelings. Adam and Kimberly had been friends since like forever and are famous tennis players. Even though they love each other the thought of ruining their friendship scared them but finally they took the risk and stopped holding their feelings. Once they were together, inseparable is how they best can be describe.

Sweet, cute and romantic. The story was well written and with a very good storyline. I enjoyed Adam and Kimberly love story.

I highly recommend you this happily ever after story.”

[Jessica Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very sweet romantic story. Pretty clean for the most part. And a little short, but still a very good read.
Kimberly always had a crush on Adam. But coming to terms that it's more than a crush. Almost a decade worth of crushes. She needs to breathe a little when he's around, and that's alot since they both play tennis together. She also needs to find out if he feels the same way too. But doesn't want to jeopardize their friendship either...
Adam loves Kimberly. That's all he knows and he wishes he could tell her how he feels. Because he doesn't want to scare his best friend away with his intentions...Can life get any rougher?

[Heather W · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a sweet clean romance about friends/tennis partners Adam and Kimberly and their journey to becoming lovers. They are wonderful characters who have to deal with the media and the public while trying to have time to explore a new side to their relationship. Can they handle the pressure or will it be too much for them?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I volunteered to read this ARC for an honest review. I enjoyed this story about Adam and Kimberly. They are tennis partners but have been struggling with wanting more. So when they finally take the dive it proves more crazy than they planned. Trying to keep it hidden and out of the public eye. Adam had always been protective and their new feelings only heightened that. Great HEA.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[SANDYE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute, heartwarming romance!

This is a great romance, clean, endearing, and romantic. Two tennis pros who have been partners on the court for 10 years can no longer hide their feelings for each other. Now they have to decide whether to move forward and bring their relationship into public view, or keep it hidden and maintain their privacy as much as possible. You won't be able to put this story down once you start reading it! Perfect for a lazy weekend, or a dreary rain day!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

The love story of Kim and Adam shyly starts off sweet and then becomes all encompassing. I did get a little nervous when they couldn't agree in whether or not to go public with their relationship. With some reflection on themselves they soon realize what the right choice is. The friends and mother's of the main characters provide a hint of comedy throughout the story. Well written and clean.

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[Gladys Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tangled Hearts. This book was a sweet romance story. It showed how things can go when friends decide to become lovers. It is not always easy. Adam and Kimberly had been friends for 10 years because of their tennis careers. But one kiss and things changed. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. *** I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. ***

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adam and Kimberly are professional tennis players who have been best friends for ten years. One kiss leads them to want something more, but it's not always that easy. Where do they go with their new relationship if one of them wants to go public but the other wants to keep it private! They spend the night apart but Kim knows it was a mistake. She lets Adam know that there will be some changes in their relationship and, indeed, she makes the most important ones. Well-written and sweet!

[Sandy Babcock · Rating 1 out of 5]

Story line was really childish.
I honestly didn't care for this book. The characters were really very childish. Kimberly pretty much annoyed me from the first page. And Adam should act like a man not a butler.

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[Evie V. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great story all around; very well written. Adam and Kim were at some point going to start a relationship. I loved how both Adam and Kim decided to start off slow. Once they felt comfortable with each other like that they decided to move into something serious. I highly recommend the story it was great. I received this book from the author and reviewed voluntarily.

[Maja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kimberly and Adam mixed business with pleasure. So to speak and now things are awkward. They play tennis together but they shared a kiss and now they feel weird and do not know what to do.
This was another good read from this author who I came to love. Her stories are brilliant.

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[Patti Barker · Rating 4 out of 5]

nice read

Two friends that play on a champion tennis team fall fore each other. First they hide it and then go public & it was the best decision . Everyone knew they had feelings for each other. It just took them a little longer to let their feelings out.

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[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part of the Friends to lovers series a short quick story to read. Adam and Kimberly have been friends for most of their lives but could not act on it because of obligations in their life, they are at a point now where they can. I enjoyed reading how these two get their happy ending. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cecly Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've read better by this author and didn't think this novel, although easy to read, was as fluid as it should have been. The characters were a bit juvenile and the narrative choppy in parts. Nice story premise, didn't work out the way it was plotted.

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[BP34 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this friend to lovers romance. Adam and Kimberly were a cute couple and their back and forth banter was amusing. Their slow-burn soon turned into a rapid-fire. Well written with likable characters and an entertaining story. I read an arc and voluntarily chose to review.

[S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story of tennis partners become more. They had the full support of teammates, coaches and friends. We got love, laughter, drama and a HEA.

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[Colleen Sasser · Rating 4 out of 5]

- This is a cute love story. Kimberly and Adam go from friends for many years to lovers. It seems like most of the giving in this relationship is from Adam. Kimberly and Adam at least do end up being engaged and happy.