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The Heartbreak List
I first met Theo Valentine in the women’s bathroom.
He was coming out, still tucking himself back into his jeans, a woman at his heel.
He held the door open for me to pass, and smirked.
I rolled my eyes. Hard.
Who cares if he smelled like excitement and trouble? Or that the proximity made my eye twitch like I was deficient in Vitamin D? Bad boys and their egos were something I’d spent my college education avoiding.
Years of planning, and I was this close to having all my ducks in a row. A career in risk analysis? Check. The perfect on paper fiancé whom my family adored? Check.
I couldn’t be happier. No, really! I couldn’t.
Except the week I met Theo was also the week everything changed.
I was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
I didn’t have a future.
If I wanted to truly live in whatever time I had left, I needed to learn to do so in the moment.
And Theo…
He didn’t just understand living life for the now. He’d made not caring about the future into an artform.
But when the future isn’t an option, that’s when you want one.
He was coming out, still tucking himself back into his jeans, a woman at his heel.
He held the door open for me to pass, and smirked.
I rolled my eyes. Hard.
Who cares if he smelled like excitement and trouble? Or that the proximity made my eye twitch like I was deficient in Vitamin D? Bad boys and their egos were something I’d spent my college education avoiding.
Years of planning, and I was this close to having all my ducks in a row. A career in risk analysis? Check. The perfect on paper fiancé whom my family adored? Check.
I couldn’t be happier. No, really! I couldn’t.
Except the week I met Theo was also the week everything changed.
I was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
I didn’t have a future.
If I wanted to truly live in whatever time I had left, I needed to learn to do so in the moment.
And Theo…
He didn’t just understand living life for the now. He’d made not caring about the future into an artform.
But when the future isn’t an option, that’s when you want one.
317 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 22, 2023
About the author
Misti Murphy
43 books484 followersMisti Murphy writes sweet and funny, sometimes frustrating and always swoony romantic comedies with just a teensy bit of angst.
When she's not writing she lives in an imaginary world full of happy humans, glitter, and unicorns.
Not that being a mother of four, plus four fur kids isn't practically the same thing. Except when they steal the Tim Tams.
(Kangaroos are practically unicorns, right?)
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August 23, 2023Can't bring myself to read about a sick heroine esp not knowing if she makes it or not
September 9, 2023
I wish the book didn't automatically skip over the content warning when i opened it after download cause maybe I wouldn't have been annoyed AF halfway through. Girl wasted no time and yeah she had a brain tumor and didn't have time but wtf?! It's not a free pass to be a horrible human and everyone in her life was just supposed to be cool with it and not call her out? I couldn't even with her and the rest of the book was pretty much ruined and a big ol eye roll. And joy there's another book for Gray that's supposed to make it all better. Like he's supposed to ever be ok with seeing her with Theo or being around her family. Like ending up with her best friend of all people will help with that?! I cannot and I am bummed because I could've liked this.
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March 21, 2024
This popped up as a suggestion on Facebook with a small excerpt from the book and I was immediately invested. I went straight to Amazon to put it on my Kindle, and whew, what a ride.
This tore my heart open and gutted me. It was heavy but so well done and really did an excellent job tackling the complexities that come with a life threatening illness. It was raw, emotional, enlightening, and yes, even inspiring. I didn’t expect it to hit me as deeply as it did.
The Heartbreak List is definitely not for the faint of heart, there is some very heavy subject matter discussed throughout (so tread carefully) but for me, 5 stars was needed for the simple fact that it made me feel so much and so intensely.
Additionally, this is a spicy read so if that’s not your thing, maybe skip this one.
This tore my heart open and gutted me. It was heavy but so well done and really did an excellent job tackling the complexities that come with a life threatening illness. It was raw, emotional, enlightening, and yes, even inspiring. I didn’t expect it to hit me as deeply as it did.
The Heartbreak List is definitely not for the faint of heart, there is some very heavy subject matter discussed throughout (so tread carefully) but for me, 5 stars was needed for the simple fact that it made me feel so much and so intensely.
Additionally, this is a spicy read so if that’s not your thing, maybe skip this one.
September 2, 2023
Misti Murphy!!!!
Initially I thought this book was going to break my heart! I did hurt for Gray but dammit if I wasn’t rooting for Theo and Indy the whole way. He was everything she needed to get through the fear of dying. She was able to live fully and completely and it brought me so much joy to see how it all played out. Good Theo was so flipping HOT. I never and I mean NEVER join mailing lists to get the extra chapters and I did for this one. It was too much of a cliffhanger ending for me. I had to know more. Thank you Misti Murphy. This was a great read.
Initially I thought this book was going to break my heart! I did hurt for Gray but dammit if I wasn’t rooting for Theo and Indy the whole way. He was everything she needed to get through the fear of dying. She was able to live fully and completely and it brought me so much joy to see how it all played out. Good Theo was so flipping HOT. I never and I mean NEVER join mailing lists to get the extra chapters and I did for this one. It was too much of a cliffhanger ending for me. I had to know more. Thank you Misti Murphy. This was a great read.
March 15, 2024
couldn’t love it
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As much as I wanted to enjoy Theo and Indy, it was very hard. Forming an Emotional relationship with someone when you are with someone is still cheating. The entire book I couldn’t get over what they did to Gray. The entire front half of the book she was so in love with gray but then that switch just flipped. It was hard for me to believe and I don’t blame him for ending up hating her. Her lying to him saying she physically cheated was horrible after she already emotionally cheated… I couldn’t love this book at all.
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As much as I wanted to enjoy Theo and Indy, it was very hard. Forming an Emotional relationship with someone when you are with someone is still cheating. The entire book I couldn’t get over what they did to Gray. The entire front half of the book she was so in love with gray but then that switch just flipped. It was hard for me to believe and I don’t blame him for ending up hating her. Her lying to him saying she physically cheated was horrible after she already emotionally cheated… I couldn’t love this book at all.
July 17, 2024
Laughing and crying do go together when reading this book
This book hits all of the feelings! As someone with a neurological condition that mimics a brain tumor, I connected with Indy on a deep level. Everything she and her family went through is familiar. Having a guy like Theo around would have certainly made life interesting!!! One of those love stories you could see happening for real. Amazing read.
This book hits all of the feelings! As someone with a neurological condition that mimics a brain tumor, I connected with Indy on a deep level. Everything she and her family went through is familiar. Having a guy like Theo around would have certainly made life interesting!!! One of those love stories you could see happening for real. Amazing read.
August 22, 2023
The Heartbreak List
At first Indy Jones and Grayson Ford have it all. He is the perfect fiancé; he will become her perfect husband and they will have perfect babies. Indy has loved Gray since she first saw him at 15 years old. Gray waited until she was 18 to ask her out. He is her brother, EJ’s, best friend.
Today is her Bachelorette Party. She is partying with her bestie and cousin, America and some close friends. They are at a bar dancing and singing. Indy is getting a headache and has to go to the bathroom. She reaches the door and some women coming out tell her she may want to wait. LOL, Indy pushes open the door holding her breath. Standing just inside the door is a truly beautiful man with striking eyes. One is sky blue and the other is a swirl of brown and blue. There is also a woman in the bathroom..wait were they having sex? He flirts with her. She decides to use the bathroom while he flirts. He tells her to “live a little”, maybe surprise your fiancé and stow those panties in your purse and meet him panties-less. This will be a life-changing decision.
Indy and Gray end up in a car accident and go to the hospital. Indy finds out she has an inoperable brain tumor. This is not part of her carefully crafted plan for life with Gray.
Weeks later, Theo is going up to the roof of a building with a woman. He sees a woman up on the edge. It looks as if she is going to jump. Theo saves her and realizes that it is the woman from the bathroom. Indy meets Theo.
Gray is smothering Indy while trying to support her. Indy wants to live for as long as she has, months at most. Her parents are worries and tearful as is her brother, EJ. She has not told her bestie and cousin America.
Theo provides a lightness in her darkness. He helps her to create a bucket list. Theo is a broken man and has his own torture. Helping Indy becomes important. They talk and they do fun things that pull them together. The Smash Room helps, dancing on a bar, kissing in the rain. That kiss with Theo starts it all.
Soon after Indy leaves Gray and moves in with Theo. How long can this last, how will it end? Theo and Indy are falling in love.
This book had me cheering for an unrestrained Indy, yes, Indy Anna Jones! She wants to live while she has the time. Gray was so in love he was trying to protect her while giving them time. He just ended up losing her. Theo Valentine is/was a womanizer, can her really change and love just one? One that may not live to tomorrow? I cried for a life that will be cut short. This is a must read – so may emotions. I am TEAM Theo! The ending is unexpected – Japan!
At first Indy Jones and Grayson Ford have it all. He is the perfect fiancé; he will become her perfect husband and they will have perfect babies. Indy has loved Gray since she first saw him at 15 years old. Gray waited until she was 18 to ask her out. He is her brother, EJ’s, best friend.
Today is her Bachelorette Party. She is partying with her bestie and cousin, America and some close friends. They are at a bar dancing and singing. Indy is getting a headache and has to go to the bathroom. She reaches the door and some women coming out tell her she may want to wait. LOL, Indy pushes open the door holding her breath. Standing just inside the door is a truly beautiful man with striking eyes. One is sky blue and the other is a swirl of brown and blue. There is also a woman in the bathroom..wait were they having sex? He flirts with her. She decides to use the bathroom while he flirts. He tells her to “live a little”, maybe surprise your fiancé and stow those panties in your purse and meet him panties-less. This will be a life-changing decision.
Indy and Gray end up in a car accident and go to the hospital. Indy finds out she has an inoperable brain tumor. This is not part of her carefully crafted plan for life with Gray.
Weeks later, Theo is going up to the roof of a building with a woman. He sees a woman up on the edge. It looks as if she is going to jump. Theo saves her and realizes that it is the woman from the bathroom. Indy meets Theo.
Gray is smothering Indy while trying to support her. Indy wants to live for as long as she has, months at most. Her parents are worries and tearful as is her brother, EJ. She has not told her bestie and cousin America.
Theo provides a lightness in her darkness. He helps her to create a bucket list. Theo is a broken man and has his own torture. Helping Indy becomes important. They talk and they do fun things that pull them together. The Smash Room helps, dancing on a bar, kissing in the rain. That kiss with Theo starts it all.
Soon after Indy leaves Gray and moves in with Theo. How long can this last, how will it end? Theo and Indy are falling in love.
This book had me cheering for an unrestrained Indy, yes, Indy Anna Jones! She wants to live while she has the time. Gray was so in love he was trying to protect her while giving them time. He just ended up losing her. Theo Valentine is/was a womanizer, can her really change and love just one? One that may not live to tomorrow? I cried for a life that will be cut short. This is a must read – so may emotions. I am TEAM Theo! The ending is unexpected – Japan!
August 27, 2023
The Heartbreak List
Misti Murphy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This story is more deserving then 5 stars, it’s an emotional roller coaster of love, laughs, and sheer devastation. This is a must read, but be advised it’s highly emotional, a love triangle like nothing I’ve ever read, I’ll definitely revisit this again but it gonna take some time. I’m used to Ms Murphy’s writing style of fun and sexy, and while I was given a heads up for this, nothing could prepare me for the ride.. I loved so much! Like an awakening.
Indy
Jones, had the perfect life, the love of her life, an engagement but after a car accident her life changed forever. A simple scan, a life altering change. When Indy is told she has a brain tumor an inoperable one at that. While her health takes a dive, her life is about to start.
A simple meeting of a man with different coloured eyes, a cheeky grin and certainly up to no good, Indy finds herself drawn to Theo. The man understands her, they strike up a friendship and start to create a heartbreak list or a bucket list as it is.
Knowing time is short, her life shorter they set about crating and doing everything in her list, soon the line of friendship is passed and Indy discovers there’s more to life than love that isn’t full of feeling, the one she had with her fiancé Gray. As Indy and Theo take on her list, they take on a new life, it’s beautiful, sexy, fun, confronting and emotional. Building a life in such a small amount of time is all consuming, but it comes at a cost….
You NEED THIS BOOK NOW!
Misti Murphy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This story is more deserving then 5 stars, it’s an emotional roller coaster of love, laughs, and sheer devastation. This is a must read, but be advised it’s highly emotional, a love triangle like nothing I’ve ever read, I’ll definitely revisit this again but it gonna take some time. I’m used to Ms Murphy’s writing style of fun and sexy, and while I was given a heads up for this, nothing could prepare me for the ride.. I loved so much! Like an awakening.
Indy
Jones, had the perfect life, the love of her life, an engagement but after a car accident her life changed forever. A simple scan, a life altering change. When Indy is told she has a brain tumor an inoperable one at that. While her health takes a dive, her life is about to start.
A simple meeting of a man with different coloured eyes, a cheeky grin and certainly up to no good, Indy finds herself drawn to Theo. The man understands her, they strike up a friendship and start to create a heartbreak list or a bucket list as it is.
Knowing time is short, her life shorter they set about crating and doing everything in her list, soon the line of friendship is passed and Indy discovers there’s more to life than love that isn’t full of feeling, the one she had with her fiancé Gray. As Indy and Theo take on her list, they take on a new life, it’s beautiful, sexy, fun, confronting and emotional. Building a life in such a small amount of time is all consuming, but it comes at a cost….
You NEED THIS BOOK NOW!
August 22, 2023
This book is a never ending roller coaster of emotions. It hits you solid in the feels from beginning to end. Indy has the perfect job, her dream guy, an awesome best friend and an amazing family. She has everything she’s ever wanted. Until one night, a chance encounter with the bad boy, Theo and a car accident changes her whole life. Suddenly, she has to think about the here and now, and she’s really forced to evaluate what she wants her life to be like. Indy needs to live in the moment, and she finds that her new friendship with Theo is the way to do it. Theo is running from his past hurts and finds that Indy is the perfect distraction. Together they find a reason to live. Don’t get me started on Gray! We should all be so lucky as to have a Gray! I love all of this authors books, so I dove right in. I honestly started this one not knowing what it was about which was a good thing since I tend to avoid books that are so deeply emotional. I couldn’t walk away from this one. No matter how much my heart ached. By the end, I felt like I needed a strong drink or possibly therapy, but it was so worth it!!
January 26, 2024
Bring your tissue
It's one of those stories where you are jealous of the lead lady. She has her career path laid out. That almost perfect family. Great friends. Perfect guy months away from marrying you. Rockefeller perfect. There is a saying about best laid plans and things like cancer and tumors don't care.
Theo is his worst enemy. Beautiful face and body with a heart and soul full of scars and open wounds. He knows that nothing should be taken for granted. His life is bleak.
So the dying girl with the expiration date and the guy who lives like he is already dead change each other. They learn that life is precious and love has no end date.
You will cry. So bring the tissue. I do like how the author deals with the pain. The lead lady, Indy, has her denial and acceptance issues. Theo deals with past pain and the new pain she brings in his life. Her family dealing with her health and impending death. Even the original fiance and how he deals with the situation. Nobody has over the top hysterics. Pain and emotions are totally relatable. You root for them. You cry for them. And if you hang in long enough, you cheer for them.
It's one of those stories where you are jealous of the lead lady. She has her career path laid out. That almost perfect family. Great friends. Perfect guy months away from marrying you. Rockefeller perfect. There is a saying about best laid plans and things like cancer and tumors don't care.
Theo is his worst enemy. Beautiful face and body with a heart and soul full of scars and open wounds. He knows that nothing should be taken for granted. His life is bleak.
So the dying girl with the expiration date and the guy who lives like he is already dead change each other. They learn that life is precious and love has no end date.
You will cry. So bring the tissue. I do like how the author deals with the pain. The lead lady, Indy, has her denial and acceptance issues. Theo deals with past pain and the new pain she brings in his life. Her family dealing with her health and impending death. Even the original fiance and how he deals with the situation. Nobody has over the top hysterics. Pain and emotions are totally relatable. You root for them. You cry for them. And if you hang in long enough, you cheer for them.
August 22, 2023
This book should definitely come with a warning as it will have you in tears and your heart in tatters. Indy is devastated to find out that she has a brain tumour, and the life she had planned for herself and her fiancée will never happen. Indy decides to live in the moment, and an unexpected meeting with a hot stranger, Theo, changes her outlook on life completely. However Indy’s fiancée doesn’t understand her sudden change in life, and what once seemed like a happy ever after for them both, soon turns to ruins. However, despite Theo having his own difficult past and secrets, it is him that Indy turns too, and soon she begins to realise what she has been missing all her life.
This is one book you definitely will not want to leave down. The writing and storyline are just outstanding. You will be on a rollercoaster right the way through with tears, heartbreak, love and passion. This has to be one of my favourite all time books! Outstanding work by this author! Loved it!
This is one book you definitely will not want to leave down. The writing and storyline are just outstanding. You will be on a rollercoaster right the way through with tears, heartbreak, love and passion. This has to be one of my favourite all time books! Outstanding work by this author! Loved it!
September 2, 2023
Live life like it's your last.
Very sad story but happy too. People can take life for granted. But honestly. I wouldn't of read this book had I'd known she would of married someone else after being in love with the person since 15. He loved her. And I dont know. I dont feel right about it. I'm giving an honest opinion. Things might not of gone the right was but people react to things differently. And he was hurting just as bad. Fear can do that. But she found it in someone else and I dont know how to feel about that. But I guess she is happy and that's what was important. I just wish she would of been single that's all. To close to cheating. Neither her or Gray wanted to hurt or lose each other and I guess ended up doing it anyway. But marrying her idk. That's just rediculous to me. He hated Gray even before he knew him. Fantasizing about her even when she wasn't into him. So idk. But over all author did Ana amazing job writing it.
Very sad story but happy too. People can take life for granted. But honestly. I wouldn't of read this book had I'd known she would of married someone else after being in love with the person since 15. He loved her. And I dont know. I dont feel right about it. I'm giving an honest opinion. Things might not of gone the right was but people react to things differently. And he was hurting just as bad. Fear can do that. But she found it in someone else and I dont know how to feel about that. But I guess she is happy and that's what was important. I just wish she would of been single that's all. To close to cheating. Neither her or Gray wanted to hurt or lose each other and I guess ended up doing it anyway. But marrying her idk. That's just rediculous to me. He hated Gray even before he knew him. Fantasizing about her even when she wasn't into him. So idk. But over all author did Ana amazing job writing it.
March 19, 2025
I read this book in one sitting
I've been in a book slump and couldn't find anything that held my attention this week until I came across this book. I could not put it down.
I laughed out loud, I giggled and kicked my feet. There was definitely some Cheshire cat grinning going on. The banter and shamless flirting were golden and the antics that Theo and Indy got up to had me invested. On the flip side, there were points where I could bearly read the words through my tears where my heart was breaking for them. Emotions run high with this one for sure, but I am so glad I picked it up.
I've been in a book slump and couldn't find anything that held my attention this week until I came across this book. I could not put it down.
I laughed out loud, I giggled and kicked my feet. There was definitely some Cheshire cat grinning going on. The banter and shamless flirting were golden and the antics that Theo and Indy got up to had me invested. On the flip side, there were points where I could bearly read the words through my tears where my heart was breaking for them. Emotions run high with this one for sure, but I am so glad I picked it up.
August 22, 2023
This book will put you through the wringer of highs and lows. It’s the story of Ivy, she has the perfect life she’s about to marry the man of her dreams and start her dream job, just like she always planned. But life doesn’t go as planned, she dying, and now she wants to spend her life really living. She writes a bucket list and instead of her fiancé doing it with her Theo steps in. And soon they can’t fight their feelings. Theo knows he shouldn’t be with Ivy, but feels maybe he can get it right this time. That’s all it is right, he’s not falling for her.
September 19, 2023
Enjoyed the concept of this book and was hooked wanting to know how it would end. But the thing I’m having trouble wrapping my head around is the way the romantic relationships were done. While I love Theo and Indy and while you can’t help but want them to be together, I also hate the way Gray was treated in this whole situation. He was dealing with a difficult diagnosis the best that he could, and then she just breaks off their engagement and several years long relationship to hook up with Theo the same night? I just feel so bad for Gray.
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October 13, 2023
Wow. Bad boy with past traumas falls for an engaged girl with an inoperable brain tumour. He starts out as her "death coach" helping her finish her bucket list but of course, it turns into more. Trigger warning that many discussions on death and grief occur, but it's done tastefully. It does have a HEA but the build up to it has you questioning it and is suspenseful in the best way. I absolutely loved this book and will be buying it. I'm a little sad the next one doesn't come out until August 2024 but I'll definitly be re-reading this one a couple times inbetween then!!
April 21, 2024
Relieved sigh
First, almost no one gets 5 stars, just because no one thing or person is perfect. That said, I read EVERY day and this is my first review.
This is the first book that I cried through the entire way. I would have been good with either ending for no other reason than the character was made to live fully by the words created by the author, and I would not have felt cheated with one or the other. It is with a relieved sigh that I finished this so I can pull myself together and say thank you to the author. Well done.
First, almost no one gets 5 stars, just because no one thing or person is perfect. That said, I read EVERY day and this is my first review.
This is the first book that I cried through the entire way. I would have been good with either ending for no other reason than the character was made to live fully by the words created by the author, and I would not have felt cheated with one or the other. It is with a relieved sigh that I finished this so I can pull myself together and say thank you to the author. Well done.
May 10, 2024
So… if we’d met in a world where I’m not jaded and you’re not dying, I have no doubt you would have been my heart and my home.
How can you love and hate a story so much at the same time. I love that Indy was a warrior and that she learned to live her life with no regrets and truly living. I hate that it came at the cost of Gray. I loved Theo and how he made Indy feel alive at a time she was as good as dead. I hate that Theo had to lose his first love and be so jaded to be able to fully love Indy.
How can you love and hate a story so much at the same time. I love that Indy was a warrior and that she learned to live her life with no regrets and truly living. I hate that it came at the cost of Gray. I loved Theo and how he made Indy feel alive at a time she was as good as dead. I hate that Theo had to lose his first love and be so jaded to be able to fully love Indy.
May 26, 2024
This one is hard to rate. I’m gonna say 2.5 stars because I actually really liked the first half, but there was no gradual moving on from her fiancé. Shes with him, then bam! Shes screwing this other guy the same day she breaks things off with her fiancé. This same guy that left her a voicemail while he’s getting head while drunk…
I understand that she felt smothered by her fiancé. And I can see her leaving him because of that. But to jump so quickly into a full relationship with some dude she really doesn’t know 3 hours after breaking it off? It’s just a bit much.
I understand that she felt smothered by her fiancé. And I can see her leaving him because of that. But to jump so quickly into a full relationship with some dude she really doesn’t know 3 hours after breaking it off? It’s just a bit much.
August 11, 2023
Well, that put me through the ringer. At one point, I didn't think my heart could take it.
I absolutely love Indy and theos journey, it definitely wasn't an easy one, but it was definitely worth it
I laughed, cried, and at times forgot how to breathe.
The way that misti has weaved this story is awe inspiring, its beautifully written, filled with heat and chemistry that's off the scale, love, loss, and heartbreak.
It was truly magnificent.
I can't wait for more from this world.
I absolutely love Indy and theos journey, it definitely wasn't an easy one, but it was definitely worth it
I laughed, cried, and at times forgot how to breathe.
The way that misti has weaved this story is awe inspiring, its beautifully written, filled with heat and chemistry that's off the scale, love, loss, and heartbreak.
It was truly magnificent.
I can't wait for more from this world.
August 28, 2023
This book has given me such a book hangover! I wasn't sure where the author was going with this one, but I was prepared to trust the journey, since I've enjoyed so many of Misti's books in the past. And I wasn't disappointed. Be warned, this book will get all up in your feelings. Not for the faint of heart, especially if themes of loss and dying trouble you. But if you love grumpy/sunshine, tortured heroes and love triangles, this one ticks all the boxes. Big time.
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August 29, 2023One of the best books I've read this year
OMG I've laughed, cried and broke my heart ❤️ this book had me needing to turn page after page to find out what's happening. I fell in love with Theo right from the beginning, Indy is perfect for him. The story really hits home and takes you on the roller coaster ride with them. Highly recommend this book and the rest of the line em up gang 🥰🥰
OMG I've laughed, cried and broke my heart ❤️ this book had me needing to turn page after page to find out what's happening. I fell in love with Theo right from the beginning, Indy is perfect for him. The story really hits home and takes you on the roller coaster ride with them. Highly recommend this book and the rest of the line em up gang 🥰🥰
June 7, 2024
Emotional
Indy is a planner, she has planned her whole life out; until fate throws a wrench in there. She has to figure out what to do, when there is no future in sight anymore. Theo is trying to forget his past, and the mistakes he made. When these two meet randomly for the second time, it feels right. I love how the author has shown us the grief associated with death and dying, and how everyone handles it differently.
Indy is a planner, she has planned her whole life out; until fate throws a wrench in there. She has to figure out what to do, when there is no future in sight anymore. Theo is trying to forget his past, and the mistakes he made. When these two meet randomly for the second time, it feels right. I love how the author has shown us the grief associated with death and dying, and how everyone handles it differently.
September 23, 2024
Favorite read of the year! 100%
This book, had me in a chokehold. Any chance I had. I was reading. This was an amazing read, and honestly is my favorite read so far of the year.
I normally don’t read longer books, or a book that’s considered a slow burn. But with this book, I was hooked from the beginning.
Every emotion, every page. This book will make you feel everything. It’s such an amazing and beautiful book.
I absolutely recommend you read this.
This book, had me in a chokehold. Any chance I had. I was reading. This was an amazing read, and honestly is my favorite read so far of the year.
I normally don’t read longer books, or a book that’s considered a slow burn. But with this book, I was hooked from the beginning.
Every emotion, every page. This book will make you feel everything. It’s such an amazing and beautiful book.
I absolutely recommend you read this.
January 8, 2025
worth it
Wow this book is so……hard
But so very worth it
Be prepared to feel emotions you won’t recover from quickly whilst you follow Indy’s journey with Theo
The trigger warnings on this book could be longer than the book itself so go in forewarned it’s full of lots of things that may not work for some readers. But if you can work through it, this book is beautiful
Off to watch steel magnolias to cheer myself up 🫣
Wow this book is so……hard
But so very worth it
Be prepared to feel emotions you won’t recover from quickly whilst you follow Indy’s journey with Theo
The trigger warnings on this book could be longer than the book itself so go in forewarned it’s full of lots of things that may not work for some readers. But if you can work through it, this book is beautiful
Off to watch steel magnolias to cheer myself up 🫣
August 23, 2023
I absolutely loved the story of Theo and Indy! It was an emotional roller coaster right from the get-go and took a lot of tissues to get through, but it was totally worth it. It reminds me of a famous love story but with much more depth of perspective by not only the main characters but also the supporting characters, specifically her parents and brother.
August 26, 2023
Beautiful so heart wrenchingly beautiful
Wow! Ok so as review go this may not be the most eloquent but this book has stolen all of my emotions and most of my sense of thought. It should come with a warning! The heartbreak list promises everything in the title and boy oh boy does it deliver. It’s a must read for everyone.
Wow! Ok so as review go this may not be the most eloquent but this book has stolen all of my emotions and most of my sense of thought. It should come with a warning! The heartbreak list promises everything in the title and boy oh boy does it deliver. It’s a must read for everyone.
July 6, 2025
Good bones, could see the potential but fell short. I felt like the FMC kind of made things more difficult for herself by not speaking up for what she wanted. Also, I think this book would’ve had a greater impact without the epilogue if she passed It would’ve been a four star read for me which also means I did like this author’s fighting, but it was a complete cop out That she lived
July 14, 2025
You know, I knew this book was gonna break me… I still went in and read it.
Read it in a day 🙈 I enjoyed it, I cried. The only knock I would give it is (and it is unlike me to say) it could have been a lot better with less spice just because of the nature of the book! But again I really enjoyed the book.
It really puts the whole ‘life is too short’ to mind
Read it in a day 🙈 I enjoyed it, I cried. The only knock I would give it is (and it is unlike me to say) it could have been a lot better with less spice just because of the nature of the book! But again I really enjoyed the book.
It really puts the whole ‘life is too short’ to mind
March 23, 2026
Omg, omg
This was a heart breaker of a story. Yes I wept, then laughed, smirked at the s*xy scenes and cried happy tears. It was a real roller-coaster of a story but the smouldering love story between Indy and Theo was a delight.
A story for all you romantics out there. I
Highly recommended
This was a heart breaker of a story. Yes I wept, then laughed, smirked at the s*xy scenes and cried happy tears. It was a real roller-coaster of a story but the smouldering love story between Indy and Theo was a delight.
A story for all you romantics out there. I
Highly recommended
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