This is my third book by Spangler- each more different than the last; I don’t know how they do it! Heartstrings is a feel good romance with a sweet kid and music at its core. I loved all the musical metaphors and references. I also thought Ben and the interactions the women had with him were well done. The one complaint I had was that the drama felt manufactured at times. Some things were overblown and while I understood the character’s motivations, it didn’t all ring true. That said, I was definitely rooting for Mira and Shelby and was very satisfied in the end.

Great line: “Competence is sexy.”

Short summary: Mira likes order and spreadsheets, so when her sister shows up unexpectedly on her doorstep and leaves her 11yo son with her for a month, she’s a bit thrown (tho she’s always happy to be with Ben). Ben is a gifted violinist who immediately starts lessons with the exuberant Shelby, who is nothing like the school marm type Mira expects in a violin teacher. Despite being opposites, the two can’t fight their attraction, but can it last once Ben returns and can Mira survive the chaos?

Thanks to the author. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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