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Duet #2
Coda
Six years ago, I hit rock bottom.
In a desperate attempt to pull myself from the ashes, I had to burn the people I loved most.
Now, those same people are drowning in darkness after their world is rocked by tragedy.
I've made a business out of helping others, channeling my past trauma into a good cause. But when the one person who needs my help the most sends me away, I have another choice to make.
I'm stronger now.
I've spent years stitching up old wounds.
But the wound of my broken love story has never fully healed.
Six years ago, I lost myself.
I lost him.
I won't make the same mistake twice.
**This is a second chance romance, and the final installment of the Duet Series**
In a desperate attempt to pull myself from the ashes, I had to burn the people I loved most.
Now, those same people are drowning in darkness after their world is rocked by tragedy.
I've made a business out of helping others, channeling my past trauma into a good cause. But when the one person who needs my help the most sends me away, I have another choice to make.
I'm stronger now.
I've spent years stitching up old wounds.
But the wound of my broken love story has never fully healed.
Six years ago, I lost myself.
I lost him.
I won't make the same mistake twice.
**This is a second chance romance, and the final installment of the Duet Series**
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First published May 31, 2020
About the author
Jennifer Hartmann
17 books6,210 followersJennifer Hartmann resides in northern Illinois with her own personal romance hero and three children. When she is not writing angsty love stories, she is likely pondering all the ways she can break your heart and piece it back together again. She enjoys sunsets (because mornings are hard), bike riding, traveling, bingeing Buffy the Vampire Slayer reruns, and that time of day when coffee gets replaced by wine. She loves tacos. She also really, really wants to pet your dog.
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October 13, 2020
There is a special place in h*^l for female authors that basically hate their own sex and don’t bother warning people when they decide to veer off into comets and total bs in their books. Let’s start here. This book picks up over 6 years in the future with a guy who moved on and marries another woman, has not the first 1 but 3 children with her and is extremely happy. We have a completely stagnant heroine, who is so mournful over the loss of her true love that she can’t stand to even kiss other men. Do I really need to go on? It’s been 6 years. She has been celibate, can’t stand to touch other men, while he moved on IMMEDIATELY! He was already in love, knocked up someone else and was happily married within 2 years of the day she stepped away to protect him. The heroine can’t even begin to picture a life until the hero’s perfect wife (by his own repeatedly tedious description) is murdered. Yep the dreaded dead ex trope on top of all of the rest!!! I am so tired of having to pre screen and ruin every single book that I read to avoid crap like this. If you want to write complete and total crap and have couples split up for a decade for no reason (and again the hero is happy, the heroine is miserable and lonely) then just be honest about it in your description. No one deserves to purchase this for $5, and waster their valuable time to only find out that they were hoodwinked. Be ashamed of your work and hide everything in the summery (tricking people into purchasing) or be honest and proud but possibly earn less sales... What’s more important, integrity or profit? I can’t even give an opinion on this the actual plot to this novel, because I was tricked into buying it. This isn’t what I signed up for, a definite return and an author to AVOID!!!!
*oh and I realized I forgot to mention that at the end of the first book the hero and heroine ran into each other while he was with his wife and son with her, and he is so blissfully happy with his new family and cares so little for her that he is completely blasé. He let her walk away because he had already replaced her. If his perfect new wife was never murdered he would not have cared if she had died first 🤷🏻♀️
*oh and I realized I forgot to mention that at the end of the first book the hero and heroine ran into each other while he was with his wife and son with her, and he is so blissfully happy with his new family and cares so little for her that he is completely blasé. He let her walk away because he had already replaced her. If his perfect new wife was never murdered he would not have cared if she had died first 🤷🏻♀️
Shelved as 'nope'
August 26, 2021During the 6-year separation, she stays celibate but he gets married and has 3 children. And he is happy until his wife is murdered.
Nope. I don't like it.
Nope. I don't like it.
July 8, 2022
4 stars
���After reading ‘Aria’ I had to jump right into ‘Coda’. I’m not going to lie, I was a bit nervous going in to this one… but I’m happy to say I liked it more than the first!
Years have past since Chelsie and Noah have seen each other, but a tragedy brings them together again. I know what happens in this book some readers are sensitive to, but I thought the author handled it in the best way possible . I also absolutely loved Sam. He had a special relationship with Chelsie in book 1 and it only grew. I’m so glad we’re getting a book for him!
There was a bit of suspense to this story and I’ll admit I had a hunch about the ‘who done it’ moment and I was correct. This book was a bit of a second chance and slow burn romance rolled into one. I loved Noah and Chelsie together and even though it took the long road, I was so satisfied by the ending. It had me smiling so big! I’m on a quest to finish all of Hartmann’s books this yer and I can’t wait to read more.
���After reading ‘Aria’ I had to jump right into ‘Coda’. I’m not going to lie, I was a bit nervous going in to this one… but I’m happy to say I liked it more than the first!
Years have past since Chelsie and Noah have seen each other, but a tragedy brings them together again. I know what happens in this book some readers are sensitive to, but I thought the author handled it in the best way possible . I also absolutely loved Sam. He had a special relationship with Chelsie in book 1 and it only grew. I’m so glad we’re getting a book for him!
There was a bit of suspense to this story and I’ll admit I had a hunch about the ‘who done it’ moment and I was correct. This book was a bit of a second chance and slow burn romance rolled into one. I loved Noah and Chelsie together and even though it took the long road, I was so satisfied by the ending. It had me smiling so big! I’m on a quest to finish all of Hartmann’s books this yer and I can’t wait to read more.
August 12, 2022
4.5 ✨
So take all the angst and heartbreak of the first book and multiple it by 5 and that was the vibe of this book.
Second chance romances hit different I don’t care what anyone says!! The one that got away; right person, wrong time; the need to heal—all of this and more.
Due to the events that take place at the start of this book, there is a continuation of a suspense subplot that wasn’t as prominent in book 1, but it still added mystery to the book that I enjoyed a lot.
If you like angst, single parent, second chance romance please please please read this duet. I can’t recommend it enough. There is a love triangle in book 1, and best friend’s girl vibes, but it’s done so well. But if you don’t like those tropes I wouldn’t read it.
PS there are spoilers in other reviews of this book so beware!
So take all the angst and heartbreak of the first book and multiple it by 5 and that was the vibe of this book.
Second chance romances hit different I don’t care what anyone says!! The one that got away; right person, wrong time; the need to heal—all of this and more.
Due to the events that take place at the start of this book, there is a continuation of a suspense subplot that wasn’t as prominent in book 1, but it still added mystery to the book that I enjoyed a lot.
If you like angst, single parent, second chance romance please please please read this duet. I can’t recommend it enough. There is a love triangle in book 1, and best friend’s girl vibes, but it’s done so well. But if you don’t like those tropes I wouldn’t read it.
PS there are spoilers in other reviews of this book so beware!
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August 8, 2022**Author's Note**
This duet was originally published in April and May of 2020, being my debut series as an author. These two books have since been remastered into first person point of view to match the voice of my other works, and to stay consistent with the more conventional writing style of the contemporary romance genre. While major plotlines and character arcs remain the same, many areas of the story have been fleshed out, and a few bonus scenes have been added. This is not a full rewrite. It’s more like a polishing of a preexisting story. This romance has always remained close to my heart, so I wanted to give it a second chance to shine. ♡
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October 13, 2020
I really tried...
The first book of this series was recommended by an ad, so I thought I would try it. At the end I was so confused, that I knew I had to try this one too just to understand the entire duet. This might be someone else’s type of book, it could just be me. This is a second choice novel. The heroine loved the hero deeply but thought he’d be better off without her. He agreed and replaced her immediacy with the woman who he loved more than life. They had a child and were married faster than almost normal people would have even thought to try a first date after losing someone they loved. When the love of his life is brutally murdered, he decides to consider his castaway again. She gives up everything to be there for this person that she loves. She ends up raising the children he made with his ideal perfect woman/wife/ mother. Loyal to her man to a fault, she’s determined to spend her entire life honoring her loves wife.especially as their mom and her true loves first wife. This poor woman will never know a day of her life where she can come first (how can you when the first wife/ mom was a saint that replaced you while you still couldn’t even look at another man). This might be ok, for some.I just really need an HEA at the end of my books. If only this book focused more on equality (less on the “desperate woman”, sexist type of thought process) I might have been ok! This is more of a weak woman/ desperate for love type of book, but good luck!
The first book of this series was recommended by an ad, so I thought I would try it. At the end I was so confused, that I knew I had to try this one too just to understand the entire duet. This might be someone else’s type of book, it could just be me. This is a second choice novel. The heroine loved the hero deeply but thought he’d be better off without her. He agreed and replaced her immediacy with the woman who he loved more than life. They had a child and were married faster than almost normal people would have even thought to try a first date after losing someone they loved. When the love of his life is brutally murdered, he decides to consider his castaway again. She gives up everything to be there for this person that she loves. She ends up raising the children he made with his ideal perfect woman/wife/ mother. Loyal to her man to a fault, she’s determined to spend her entire life honoring her loves wife.especially as their mom and her true loves first wife. This poor woman will never know a day of her life where she can come first (how can you when the first wife/ mom was a saint that replaced you while you still couldn’t even look at another man). This might be ok, for some.I just really need an HEA at the end of my books. If only this book focused more on equality (less on the “desperate woman”, sexist type of thought process) I might have been ok! This is more of a weak woman/ desperate for love type of book, but good luck!
October 13, 2020
Please authors just stop with this crap, it is actually so disheartening to women.
November 16, 2020
I will be honest with you. I usually am pretty good at knowing where a book duet is going to go. Not with this love story though. Coda, in my opinion, is even better than Aria. Within five minutes of reading this book, I was in complete shock. It usually takes me halfway through a book to get me tearing up. Not this book. I was ugly girl sobbing by page fifteen. The twists and turns had me sitting on pins and needles and the frustration with Chelsie and Noah had me talking out loud. Jennifer Hartmann knows exactly what she is doing. She had me sitting on the edge of my seat and swiping at my kindle like mad crazy. The ending, well, I am not going to spoil that for you. But it's the best part! Chelsie and Noah will forever be one of my favorite love story couples and will always hold a special place on my book shelf, Kindle and heart.
July 13, 2022
I knew picking up this book would slice my heart, but how can I not read it now.
I'm stuck in limbo after the unfinished story of Chelsea and Noah and Devon left me curled up on the floor!!
It's tew much..it's just tew much!!!
"Love was supposed to burn and corrode. It was supposed to eat away at all the superficial layers and scorch the tender marrow buried inside."
Life is merely passing by these people on a standstill amidst all the turmoil raging around them.
A tragedy unfolds leaving them in stunned stupefication. My mouth hung open.
Like seriously Hartmann!
I was steeling myself from the meat grinding story that'd chop me up as mulch but this intensity, this powerful tsunami was totally unexpected!!
"Love was so many wonderful things. Love was so many painful, tragic things. Love was the crux of life itself. It was the reason for the best stories, the best kisses, the best songs. "
It was also the worst heartbreak and worst pain anyone can imagine
It's slower in tempo but still profoundly impactful
This crushing soulful story just buries you under the rubble of sentiments till you cry in agony.
Good luck ever forgetting this book /Duet and how it made you feel!!
5 stars for rehabilitation of love sick fools
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I'm stuck in limbo after the unfinished story of Chelsea and Noah and Devon left me curled up on the floor!!
It's tew much..it's just tew much!!!
"Love was supposed to burn and corrode. It was supposed to eat away at all the superficial layers and scorch the tender marrow buried inside."
Life is merely passing by these people on a standstill amidst all the turmoil raging around them.
A tragedy unfolds leaving them in stunned stupefication. My mouth hung open.
Like seriously Hartmann!
I was steeling myself from the meat grinding story that'd chop me up as mulch but this intensity, this powerful tsunami was totally unexpected!!
"Love was so many wonderful things. Love was so many painful, tragic things. Love was the crux of life itself. It was the reason for the best stories, the best kisses, the best songs. "
It was also the worst heartbreak and worst pain anyone can imagine
It's slower in tempo but still profoundly impactful
This crushing soulful story just buries you under the rubble of sentiments till you cry in agony.
Good luck ever forgetting this book /Duet and how it made you feel!!
5 stars for rehabilitation of love sick fools
Follow me on:
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June 14, 2020
Great Chick book
I enjoyed the first book in this Series. This one was equally great.i loved the story line and the romance. I hope there is another book with these characters.
I enjoyed the first book in this Series. This one was equally great.i loved the story line and the romance. I hope there is another book with these characters.
July 18, 2020
Coda
Now, this, this is the book that makes you gasp, cry and laugh! So great to see Noah again, but his life has changed since we last saw him when Chelsie walked out. He’s married and back to singing solo. But a life altering change happens turning his world on its head and Chelsie is back to help pick up the pieces. Loved this story. The writing was so much stronger in this book. Really loved! Looking forward to more from this author!
Now, this, this is the book that makes you gasp, cry and laugh! So great to see Noah again, but his life has changed since we last saw him when Chelsie walked out. He’s married and back to singing solo. But a life altering change happens turning his world on its head and Chelsie is back to help pick up the pieces. Loved this story. The writing was so much stronger in this book. Really loved! Looking forward to more from this author!
June 8, 2020
CODA... I cried happy tears. I took my time with this book and savored every word and every moment. I didn't want the series to end. Jennifer Hartmann did a fantastic job writing this one. I will forever be a fan.
June 30, 2023
Now I need to process TWO books...
I say it again: Jennifer Hartmann is a gifted writer. I think I mention this in each of my review, but I can't help repeating myself in saying it over and over just what an amazing author she is. Only her writing can get me to read a book about triangles, other partners and just hit almost all my personal triggers.
So, with that being said, BRB...
I say it again: Jennifer Hartmann is a gifted writer. I think I mention this in each of my review, but I can't help repeating myself in saying it over and over just what an amazing author she is. Only her writing can get me to read a book about triangles, other partners and just hit almost all my personal triggers.
So, with that being said, BRB...
June 12, 2020
Summary
Chelsie Combs is a young woman with attitude to spare and a job she hates. At least her waitressing gig allows her to be self-sufficient. She values her independence because she has fought for it. After the trauma she suffered she does not want to be reliant on men. Yet it is hard to resist the rock god, Devon Sawyer, when he sets his sights on her.
Noah Hayes, Freeze Frame’s guitarist, despises Chelsie at first sight. It could have been the star struck expression she wore when she met the band’s lead singer, Devon. Or perhaps it was the look in Devon’s eyes whenever they landed on Chelsie’s gorgeous body and stunning face. Either way, Chelsie Combs is a distraction the band does not need, and Noah is determined to sabotage all prospects of romance for Devon and Chelsie.
But neither Chelsie nor Noah are prepared for the chemistry that develops between them as their own friendship sparks to life. And matters are further complicated when Chelsie’s abusive ex shows up.
Note: this description applies to book 1, while the review relates to both books. I have not included a summary of book 2 in the interest of avoiding spoilers.
Review
Jennifer Hartmann has done an exceptional job of delving into the psyche of a broken woman and the challenges she overcomes to find love again. It took a little while for the characters to develop, but by the time s**t got real they were all believable, three-dimensional people, although not all of them were likeable, but that’s life yeah?
The story was well paced and filled with good doses of tension. I was impressed by how well Hartmann employs foreshadowing while still throwing in some great plot twists. These books are so much more than a romance. In addition to all the action and drama, they explore friendship and family as well as the relationship we have with ourselves.
I loved Hartmann’s descriptive writing style with added wit and humour. The few erotic scenes she included were beautiful and touching in all the right ways. For a romance novel to get five stars from me, it needs to connect with me emotionally. The Duet series did just that. I laughed, I swooned, and I most definitely cried.
The Duet Series is a slow-burn romance full of suspense and intrigue. I thoroughly enjoyed reading these books and would highly recommend them to all lovers of romance and suspense. That said, it is worth noting Hartmann’s trigger warnings: “Talk of past rape and on-page assault.”
Chelsie Combs is a young woman with attitude to spare and a job she hates. At least her waitressing gig allows her to be self-sufficient. She values her independence because she has fought for it. After the trauma she suffered she does not want to be reliant on men. Yet it is hard to resist the rock god, Devon Sawyer, when he sets his sights on her.
Noah Hayes, Freeze Frame’s guitarist, despises Chelsie at first sight. It could have been the star struck expression she wore when she met the band’s lead singer, Devon. Or perhaps it was the look in Devon’s eyes whenever they landed on Chelsie’s gorgeous body and stunning face. Either way, Chelsie Combs is a distraction the band does not need, and Noah is determined to sabotage all prospects of romance for Devon and Chelsie.
But neither Chelsie nor Noah are prepared for the chemistry that develops between them as their own friendship sparks to life. And matters are further complicated when Chelsie’s abusive ex shows up.
Note: this description applies to book 1, while the review relates to both books. I have not included a summary of book 2 in the interest of avoiding spoilers.
Review
Jennifer Hartmann has done an exceptional job of delving into the psyche of a broken woman and the challenges she overcomes to find love again. It took a little while for the characters to develop, but by the time s**t got real they were all believable, three-dimensional people, although not all of them were likeable, but that’s life yeah?
The story was well paced and filled with good doses of tension. I was impressed by how well Hartmann employs foreshadowing while still throwing in some great plot twists. These books are so much more than a romance. In addition to all the action and drama, they explore friendship and family as well as the relationship we have with ourselves.
I loved Hartmann’s descriptive writing style with added wit and humour. The few erotic scenes she included were beautiful and touching in all the right ways. For a romance novel to get five stars from me, it needs to connect with me emotionally. The Duet series did just that. I laughed, I swooned, and I most definitely cried.
The Duet Series is a slow-burn romance full of suspense and intrigue. I thoroughly enjoyed reading these books and would highly recommend them to all lovers of romance and suspense. That said, it is worth noting Hartmann’s trigger warnings: “Talk of past rape and on-page assault.”
August 6, 2020
Coda by Jennifer Hartmann was absolutely phenomenal! I won't go into too much detail because it is a sequel, but dang it, I could not put it down. Jennifer has a way of writing that sucks you in and completely immerses you in the world and the people. I laughed, and I cried. My heart physically hurt at times. I absolutely loved it and I couldn't recommend it more! My only problem with it is now I have no idea what to do with myself! But, I'm sure for an author, that is a good problem for your readers to have.
November 21, 2022
Unfortunately the dead wife storyline completely ruined any of the romance in this book for me. I just felt so sorry for Chelsie the whole book, having to uproot her entire life to look after the man she loved who was devastated over the death of his wife. I think she deserved better in all honesty. Had the wife not died, I don’t think they would’ve ended up together and that just ruined it for me. A part of me was rooting for her to get her own happy ending, with someone who would choose her first and foremost.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 5, 2020
Wow!! I've never been so happy and sad at the same time!! I never cry but I did! Jennifer has literally kept me up late at night reading her two books. It's been a long time since I've done it. This Dulogy has made me so happy! I enjoyed it so terribly much. I didn't want it to end at all. But I couldn't be more happy to have met this girl and read her books! And I literally can't wait to read her next book. I literally highly recommend her books!
June 7, 2020
Yes
The finally got to be together ❤❤❤ great read. Was everything I waited for and more. I love !for so the author is so involved and willing to discuss and answer any and all questions. I foresee many great books for her and will gladly supported based off the experience and writing.
The finally got to be together ❤❤❤ great read. Was everything I waited for and more. I love !for so the author is so involved and willing to discuss and answer any and all questions. I foresee many great books for her and will gladly supported based off the experience and writing.
November 16, 2020
My heart won't be the same !! Chelsi and Noah are my ultimate love story! Ty for such a beautiful tale !
June 1, 2020
A must read for Aria fan!
Coda truly rounded out Chelsie and Noah’s story nicely. It left mean feeling complete with the story and I was in no way disappointed! I definitely recommend.
Coda truly rounded out Chelsie and Noah’s story nicely. It left mean feeling complete with the story and I was in no way disappointed! I definitely recommend.
August 10, 2020
Wow!
I laughed, I cried, I cringed, I gasped and in the end I felt as though it all came together like it should.
I laughed, I cried, I cringed, I gasped and in the end I felt as though it all came together like it should.
October 4, 2020
This duet series is absolutely amazing their story will bring you in and make you laugh , cry and fall in love. Absolutely an amazing read.
Shelved as 'nope-nope-nope'
January 21, 2021$5 for this crap....this is the part where we throw our heads back and laugh, not today honey 😂
July 6, 2022
**This review is for both the revised versions of Aria & Coda**
I have read all of JH's blacklist except these two books, so when the opportunity came to review I was very excited! I knew my heart would be in tatters once I was done, but sometimes I'm just masochistic enough to feel every bit of pain while reading, and that was definitely the case here. Plus I am such a sucker for Rockstar romances!
Noah and Chelsie have such a complicated relationship embedded with so much pain and trauma and toxicity and all the back and forth will they won't they, that my heart physically ached. By the time the first book ended I had tears running down my face and my mind was a mess, and I was thanking all the stars that I could start the second book right away. And while I did really enjoy it, I didn't love the second book the way I did the first. I hated how easy Noah moved on and how it seemed like his wife was the true love of his life over the actual h.. but then there were times where I still felt the intense connection that Noah and Chelsie shared, I just wish it didn't take him so long to realize how much she had changed and what exactly she had overcome. Idk, I felt like Chelsie was often second best at times, and with how much she went through to get to where she was today, I hated how she settled for that.
I did love the ending though-- there's no disputing how talented this author is and I look forward to everything she writes. Honestly she could write her grocery list and I would love it, lol. If you're needing a duet that will break your heart and then put you back together with a strong heroine, this is definitely for you!!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions **
I have read all of JH's blacklist except these two books, so when the opportunity came to review I was very excited! I knew my heart would be in tatters once I was done, but sometimes I'm just masochistic enough to feel every bit of pain while reading, and that was definitely the case here. Plus I am such a sucker for Rockstar romances!
Noah and Chelsie have such a complicated relationship embedded with so much pain and trauma and toxicity and all the back and forth will they won't they, that my heart physically ached. By the time the first book ended I had tears running down my face and my mind was a mess, and I was thanking all the stars that I could start the second book right away. And while I did really enjoy it, I didn't love the second book the way I did the first. I hated how easy Noah moved on and how it seemed like his wife was the true love of his life over the actual h.. but then there were times where I still felt the intense connection that Noah and Chelsie shared, I just wish it didn't take him so long to realize how much she had changed and what exactly she had overcome. Idk, I felt like Chelsie was often second best at times, and with how much she went through to get to where she was today, I hated how she settled for that.
I did love the ending though-- there's no disputing how talented this author is and I look forward to everything she writes. Honestly she could write her grocery list and I would love it, lol. If you're needing a duet that will break your heart and then put you back together with a strong heroine, this is definitely for you!!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions **
June 30, 2022
All the heart ache I felt at the end of the last one was put back together, and better then ever! After Aria I was left hollow by the end. I trusted Jennifer like I always do, when it comes to her stories… and I’m so happy I did.
Coda to me is like a totally different book in ways. The characters are more mature, especially Chelsie who has over come so much from the past book. She’s more confident, she’s open to dating again, she’s successful in what she is passionate about. Even though she has come along way, there are still some internal demons she lives with everyday. The struggle to love again is one of those, feeling like she gave up on her one true love she isn’t deserving of it. I loved seeing the new Chelsie navigate her internal struggles, she’s definitely more open of a character.
Okay, now Noah, sweet Noah…. I loved him in book 1 and I loved him in book 2. Oh how I just wanted to squeeze him and tell him everything would be okay. Noah is dealing with a huge trauma at the beginning of this book, he is suffering and there’s only one way to get him out of it. Seeing this story develop and feelings it created within me, was so extraordinary and left me an emotional mess in the best ways possible.
This duet is one of heartbreak and love. Coda is putting the pieces back together, and showing the love more vividly. Coda also had a fun mystery element that kept me guessing, I love when stories have this, it adds an extra layer to the story, which I really loved, because I enjoy a good mystery in real life.
Also don’t want to forget one of my favorite characters in this book Sam! Ahh we had some amazing Sam moments that had me smiling and feeling full of hope and happiness. His and Chelsies bond is still as special as ever. Some of his feelings, will tug at your heartstrings, I’m so happy he has become one of my favorite characters.
Overall this was such an amazing ending, Coda alone is one of my new favorites of Jennifer’s. The fact that she wrote something as good as this early on in her career makes it that much better. I definitely recommend, and now I can’t wait to see what’s to come from this author.
Ps. She also ends it with a glimpse at a story to come and I’m so ready for it!
Coda to me is like a totally different book in ways. The characters are more mature, especially Chelsie who has over come so much from the past book. She’s more confident, she’s open to dating again, she’s successful in what she is passionate about. Even though she has come along way, there are still some internal demons she lives with everyday. The struggle to love again is one of those, feeling like she gave up on her one true love she isn’t deserving of it. I loved seeing the new Chelsie navigate her internal struggles, she’s definitely more open of a character.
Okay, now Noah, sweet Noah…. I loved him in book 1 and I loved him in book 2. Oh how I just wanted to squeeze him and tell him everything would be okay. Noah is dealing with a huge trauma at the beginning of this book, he is suffering and there’s only one way to get him out of it. Seeing this story develop and feelings it created within me, was so extraordinary and left me an emotional mess in the best ways possible.
This duet is one of heartbreak and love. Coda is putting the pieces back together, and showing the love more vividly. Coda also had a fun mystery element that kept me guessing, I love when stories have this, it adds an extra layer to the story, which I really loved, because I enjoy a good mystery in real life.
Also don’t want to forget one of my favorite characters in this book Sam! Ahh we had some amazing Sam moments that had me smiling and feeling full of hope and happiness. His and Chelsies bond is still as special as ever. Some of his feelings, will tug at your heartstrings, I’m so happy he has become one of my favorite characters.
Overall this was such an amazing ending, Coda alone is one of my new favorites of Jennifer’s. The fact that she wrote something as good as this early on in her career makes it that much better. I definitely recommend, and now I can’t wait to see what’s to come from this author.
Ps. She also ends it with a glimpse at a story to come and I’m so ready for it!
July 5, 2022
*sigh*
That's better.
Damn, what a rollercoaster!!!
^^ again this was my first review!
The ending was everything I could have hoped for and more. And the BONUS we got. Just amazing. I cannot wait for more heartbreak.
That's better.
Damn, what a rollercoaster!!!
^^ again this was my first review!
The ending was everything I could have hoped for and more. And the BONUS we got. Just amazing. I cannot wait for more heartbreak.
January 18, 2021
4-4.5 stars. After reading Aria, it was a no brainer to dive right into Coda. It's been about 7 years since Chelsie moved to Florida from New York and at least 3 years since she last spoke to Noah Hayes face to face. The catalyst for her presence on Noah's doorstep is not a pleasant one and he's not in the frame of mind to entertain her. Still, I have to give props to Chelsie as carryover from the last book and into this one. She really is a strong female and perhaps some readers could argue the opposite, because it depends on the perspective of her sacrificing vs being selfish. Chelsie will always opt for the choice that leads to the greater overall good rather than serving herself, but it also paints her as a runner. Noah is a broken man now. He was living a good life and it's been shattered beyond repair, or so he thinks. Because with Chelsie's presence back in his orbit, he is struggling to remain numb and indifferent and even his anger is losing its resolve. I had hoped to see a better version of Noah in this book and I think he gave that side of him to Beth because she was so uncomplicated. When it comes to Chelsie, unfortunately, she gets the raw end of the deal since she is nothing but complicated. My issue with Noah is that he always thinks that he's giving up everything of himself to Chelsie when in fact he also refrains quite a bit as if he's waiting for some kind of signal from her, both in this book and the last one. And while that's understandable, this is Chelsie, she sometimes needs a bit of guidance or a firm hand. If anything, it leads to a mass of confusion. I expected growth in Noah, too, and not just because he's a dad juggling with kids, but in his approach to his relationship with Chelsie since they aren't the same as before, yet certain things haven't changed at all. Noah still frustrated me, except on a slightly smaller scale. Coda was a page turner in angst, watching Noah and Chelsie dance around each other with an air of unresolved mystery surrounding them and while I had no doubt with where Chelsie lies in Noah's heart, he sure took long enough to make his grand gesture to convince me of where he truly stands and to prove that he's willing to make sacrifices, too - honestly, if it weren't for Sam, Noah can be so super dense! Still, I was satisfied with the ending and ultimately happy for Chelsie in claiming love for herself and for having achieved love of herself.
November 3, 2022
❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
“Now… you love yourself, too. You deserve your happy ending.”
Be still my heart.
The Duet series was the best read I've had all year, hands down!
It has been a long time since I've sobbed, laughed, gasped, clenched, twitched, and oh yeah did I say sobbed? while reading a book.
"This was love. It was the unsuspecting moments. The little acts of kindness."
This style of writing is NOT for everyone. I can understand the perspectives of some of the bad reviews posted, especially if as a reader you've never been through some of the hardships that happen in the book. I do need to clarify some things tho. First of all, she did not stay celibate on purpose, she was traumatized from being raped and almost killed (in Aria). Her mental health was not where it needed to be in order to allow herself to feel again (shocker this can take years or as long as the person needs). She wasn't waiting for him to come back into her life, she was trying to create a non-toxic life for herself on her own and she did that. Then some bad shit happens, just like in life, and they reunite again. I think it's beautiful and very messy but most of all oh so beautiful.
“Now… you love yourself, too. You deserve your happy ending.”
Be still my heart.
The Duet series was the best read I've had all year, hands down!
It has been a long time since I've sobbed, laughed, gasped, clenched, twitched, and oh yeah did I say sobbed? while reading a book.
"This was love. It was the unsuspecting moments. The little acts of kindness."
This style of writing is NOT for everyone. I can understand the perspectives of some of the bad reviews posted, especially if as a reader you've never been through some of the hardships that happen in the book. I do need to clarify some things tho. First of all, she did not stay celibate on purpose, she was traumatized from being raped and almost killed (in Aria). Her mental health was not where it needed to be in order to allow herself to feel again (shocker this can take years or as long as the person needs). She wasn't waiting for him to come back into her life, she was trying to create a non-toxic life for herself on her own and she did that. Then some bad shit happens, just like in life, and they reunite again. I think it's beautiful and very messy but most of all oh so beautiful.
May 30, 2023
BOOK REVIEW // ARIA & CODA DUET
🌟4.5/5
🌶️🌶️
“There was a grand love - and not the kind of love in predictable Hallmark movies or schoolyard crushes. It was the kind of love that could make a dying flower bloom. It could iight a wet match. It could pick up the pieces of a broken heart and glue it back together like beautiful, tragic art.”
THIS DUET YA’LL!!!! 😭😭😭
I’m in my trauma induced romance era - and I am not bad about it! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This was such a sloooow (but oh so worth it) burn mixed in with a second chance romance situation!
In Aria, I bawled my eyes out at the very end - and wasn’t sure HOW Chelsie & Noah would eventually end up together after SUCH a cliffhanger ending!
The connection between Chelsie & Noah was FIRE and watching how the pair endured the highest of highs and also the lowest of lows was so inspiring.
I loved how music played a HUGE role in the backdrop of this novel - music is such an important aspect of my life and i adored how music was the common denominator in their love story!
There were SO many tender moments and are SO SWOONY and i highlighted the crap out of of this duo!
JH has the most beautiful way with words - her writing is SO lyrical
Both mc’s have flaws galore - and I personally love storylines that involve raw & vulnerable characters.
I do not to spoil this stunning love story - so please I highly encourage you to read this duet if you haven’t already!!!
head to my stories to see my ‘aria + coda’ duet playlist! Also saved to a ‘playlist’ highlight! 🎶
SIMONE SAYS READ THIS IF YOU LIKE 👇🏻
🌸rockstar romances
🌸second chance romances
🌸trama induced love stories
🌸single dad trope
🌸emotional reads
👉🏻if you have read this duet, what are your thoughts?!
🌟4.5/5
🌶️🌶️
“There was a grand love - and not the kind of love in predictable Hallmark movies or schoolyard crushes. It was the kind of love that could make a dying flower bloom. It could iight a wet match. It could pick up the pieces of a broken heart and glue it back together like beautiful, tragic art.”
THIS DUET YA’LL!!!! 😭😭😭
I’m in my trauma induced romance era - and I am not bad about it! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This was such a sloooow (but oh so worth it) burn mixed in with a second chance romance situation!
In Aria, I bawled my eyes out at the very end - and wasn’t sure HOW Chelsie & Noah would eventually end up together after SUCH a cliffhanger ending!
The connection between Chelsie & Noah was FIRE and watching how the pair endured the highest of highs and also the lowest of lows was so inspiring.
I loved how music played a HUGE role in the backdrop of this novel - music is such an important aspect of my life and i adored how music was the common denominator in their love story!
There were SO many tender moments and are SO SWOONY and i highlighted the crap out of of this duo!
JH has the most beautiful way with words - her writing is SO lyrical
Both mc’s have flaws galore - and I personally love storylines that involve raw & vulnerable characters.
I do not to spoil this stunning love story - so please I highly encourage you to read this duet if you haven’t already!!!
head to my stories to see my ‘aria + coda’ duet playlist! Also saved to a ‘playlist’ highlight! 🎶
SIMONE SAYS READ THIS IF YOU LIKE 👇🏻
🌸rockstar romances
🌸second chance romances
🌸trama induced love stories
🌸single dad trope
🌸emotional reads
👉🏻if you have read this duet, what are your thoughts?!
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