The Wrong Heart by Jennifer Hartmann
The Wrong Heart by Jennifer Hartmann is a standalone contemporary romance about Melody, a grieving widow, and Parker, the recipient of her late husband's heart. The story combines grief, a slow-burn connection, secrets and second chances, with a heavy emotional focus.
At a glance
- Standalone contemporary romance centred on grief and connection after loss.
- The premise connects a widow with the recipient of her husband's heart.
- Listing describes a slow burn, grumpy-and-sunshine pairing, found family and an angst-filled story with a happy ending.
Reference price: $26.99
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A clear emotional premise pairs bereavement with a developing romance and second chances.
- The listing identifies it as a standalone, so no series reading order is indicated.
- At 384 pages, the listing gives a concrete sense of the book's length.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Author | Jennifer Hartmann |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Sourcebooks |
| Publication date | Dec 31 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 384 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1464236380 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1464236389 |
| Weight listed | 463 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 2.44 x 22.86 cm |
What to know before buying
- The publisher description centres bereavement, emotional distress and romantic angst, which may not suit readers seeking a light or low-intensity romance.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers of contemporary romance focused on grief, healing and second chances.
- Fans of slow-burn and grumpy-and-sunshine dynamics.
- Readers who prefer a standalone story and an advertised happy ending.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a light-hearted or low-angst romance.
- Readers who prefer to avoid stories involving bereavement and grief.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback is strongly positive about the emotional story, engaging narrative, writing, characters and twists. Those reactions fit the listed emphasis on grief, secrets and a developing relationship, so readers seeking a character-focused, emotionally intense romance may find its appeal especially relevant. Aggregate ratings are also mostly in the higher star categories, though ratings alone do not establish why individual readers responded as they did.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as emotionally affecting and engaging.
- Feedback praises the writing, deep characters and plot twists.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Wrong Heart about?
The listing describes Melody, a grieving widow, reaching out to Parker, the recipient of her late husband's heart. Their connection develops amid grief and secrets.
Is The Wrong Heart part of a series?
The listing describes it as a standalone romance.
What romance themes does the book feature?
The listing names slow burn, grumpy-and-sunshine, found family, second chances, healing through love and angst with a happy ending.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 384 pages.
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