The Symphony of Us

Requiem for Love, Book 2

By: Claudia Burgoa

Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Aaron Shedlock, Lee Samuels

Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

From the ashes of heartbreak rises the Symphony of Us.

USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa brings us The Symphony of us, the compelling conclusion to the Requiem for Love duet. A poignant exploration of a second chance at love, Why Choose? Relationships are as exhilarating and everlasting as a melody of the past.

Love is like a drug: dangerously intoxicating and addictively powerful.

As a recovering addict, I know this too well.

But how can I do it when Sanford and Aerin, my first loves—my unforgettable heartbreak—are back?

Not only are they back, but Sanford insists Aerin needs us.

He wants us to help her as we melt the shattered fragments of our hearts and become one—three hearts, one love.

I should resist them.

I understand the dangerous allure they—and love—have over me.

I can’t risk falling back into old habits, having them become my everything once again.

My love for them was my downfall, and the aftermath nearly destroyed me.

But she needs us.

And the symphony of us has begun to play its second movement.

Will it be a requiem of our past or a triumphant anthem of love rediscovered and bonds reaffirmed?

The Symphony of Us is an unforgettable journey of emotional self-discovery, healing, and the resounding power of love. This is the conclusion to the Requiem for Love duet, a finale that promises an ending that resonates with the melody of true love.

©2023 Claudia Burgoa (P)2024 Claudia Burgoa

Beautiful Story

4.5 ⭐ 3 🌶 5 🎧

I really loved this story, I only wished it was longer. While it's heartbreaking and beautiful, I didn't feel the gutteral pain I was hoping for... That being said, it was amazing for what it was. These characters were amazing and so wonderful, I could read about them for forever.

The spice was excellent. Not only was it dirty and MMF perfection, it was really sensual and I felt their love so much.

I absolutely loved how it ended. I was so unsure how Gray and Sam were going to find happily ever after... But they did and it was in some unexpected ways.

The audio was incredible. I love Lee Samuels, Aaron Shedlock and Erin Mallon so much and they really brought this story to life.

Great Ending to the Duet!

I don't even know where to begin with this review, first off I need to say that I listened to the audiobook and the narrators did a fantastic job with bringing Greyson, Sandford, and Aerin's story to life. They pulled me in with the first book and when that one was finished I dove right into this one because I was so engrossed in the story I didn't want it to end.

Grey, Aerin, and San do not have an easy go of things once they are reunited, in fact they need to work through the trauma that separated them before they could move forward with what they hoped their life would look like years earlier.

This story/duet is not an easy one to read there are quite a few triggers so I would highly advise checking them out before you begin reading and if any of them are questionable triggers I would suggest you to pass on this duet and read another of Claudia's stories because she has so many amazing reads to choose from.

I recommend this book to readers that enjoy Darkish Romances, Poly/Triad Romances, Second Chance Romances, Small Town Romances, or Friends to Lovers Romances.

Happy Reading!!!

Emotional and satisfying

I could not wait to read the conclusion of Greyson, Sanford and Aerin’s story. If you have not read Reminders Of Her then STOP as you must read that book before this one. As with the first book this is a MMF story.

I knew from the previous book that this conclusion was going to pull out the emotions and I was right. It is beautifully written and was a traumatic emotional journey of self-discovery as they confronted the past, came to terms with the traumatic events that left them all broken and found a love that healed them all.

From the moment they all met, there was a deep, soulful connection between all three. There was so much angst, heartbreak, and healing that I was invested in the story that Ms. Burgoa wove and had a hard time putting it down when work got in the way.

The narration by Aaron Shedlock,Erin Mallon and Lee Samuels brought the characters to life for me. Not only are their voices easily to listen to but they did justice to the story that Ms. Burgoa wove. Their performances expressed the passion, love and angst that the characters experienced and were believable.
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great narration!

Such a beautiful story, and ending to the duet. I loved seeing them all find their way back to each other and work through their problems. I do feel like some parts may have been a little fast paced, but the story was still just as beautiful!
Once again, Erin, Aaron and Lee did such a wonderful job bringing this story to life!

Emotional conclusion!

The Symphony of Us is part two in the Requiem for Love duet and will take you on a journey of hurt and healing. Sanford, Greyson and Aerin are all broken from the events in their past and I loved seeing these three work together to get back the happiness they all deserve. Prepare your heart for the emotions you will feel in the second part of this duet.

Aaron Shedlock, Lee Samuels and Erin Mallon all give top notch performances and do amazing at portraying the emotional journey and love these three have for each other finding their happy ending again.

Emotional ending to a MMF duet!

Calm my beating heart! The Symphony of Us, book 2 in the Requiem for Love duet, was a deep, emotional, and healing second-chance MMF romance that slowly pieced my heart together. Aerin, Greyson, and Sanford's journey back to HEA was full of overcoming obstacles from their tragic pasts, healing and finding their self-worth, trusting in each other, and learning to love fully again.

Lee Samuels, Aaron Shedlock, and Erin Mallon perform this book in dual narration. Lee once again conveys Sanford’s undying love and devotion to Greyson and Aerin by being brave and eliminating threats from their past. Aaron made my heart ache and melt for Greyson in a powerful performance as he healed from wounds from the past and learned to love again. Erin’s passionate tone gave life to loyal-loving and determined Aerin, as she also mended past wounds and let her guys love her to the fullest. Plus, the undeniable chemistry between these three is pure MAGIC.

While Reminders of Her broke me, The Symphony of US was beautifully written and left my tainted heart feeling fulfilled and simply satisfied. I always look forward to more from Claudia Burgoa!

Their Everlasting Bond

The audiobook version of this novel gave me goosebumps. Narrators Aaron Shedlock, Lee Samuels and Erin Mallon delivered an outstanding performance on this production.

A Symphony of Love❣️A Captivating Trifecta!

Claudia Burgoa delivers another moving and heartfelt story, and it is just as amazing as the first book of her “Requiem for Love” duet, “Reminders of Her” a story that not only wrecked me but made my heart weep, too. This book is a continuation of Sanford, Grayson and Aerin’s story and picks up where the first book left off. And it was a book that started it all, a memoir of sorts, one intended to help with healing, but changing names to protect their identity did not stop from putting them in danger. After all they went thru, Grayson and Aerin’s trauma left them broken and Sanford too because of the fallout and the loss. The three are trying to find their way while dealing with that fall out and trying to get back to where they were, back to their love. I loved watching them find their way back to each other, heal their broken selves and hearts, and in the end, they made my heart smile. This beautifully written and plotted story is a journey of love, loss, healing and finding love again, with themselves and each other. Claudia Burgoa, thank you for this wonderful story and emotional rollercoaster ride.  

🎧📚🎧   Aaron Shedlock, Lee Samuels and Erin Mallon continue to do a fabulous job bringing these characters and story to life.  Their character voices have been consistent throughout the duet and the quality of their audio and their performance has been top-notch. You could hear how much heart they put into their performance as they capture all the characters’ emotions and have you feeling each one. This line up of talent is exceptional and their performance elevates the story to another level. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another fantastic listen.  

Part two, finding each other again.

I couldn't wait to listen to the conclusion of Greyson, Sanford, and Aerin’s story. This is part two so if you have not read Reminders Of Her then you must read that book before this one. This is an MMF story.

I knew from book one that this conclusion would bring all the emotions and I was right. It was well written and an emotional and traumatic journey as they each confronted their past, came to terms with the traumatic events that left them all broken and found a love that could heal them all.

From the very beginning, there was a deep and soulful connection between our three. They love and need each other and this conclusion brings them all back together despite their pasts and allows them to heal and love.

The narration by Aaron Shedlock, Erin Mallon, and Lee Samuels brought the characters to life. Not only are their voices easy to listen to but they did justice to the story as well. There was so much emotion in this book and these three gave it their all. I enjoyed listening to all three.

A satisfying conclusion

After a tantalizing cliffhanger, I immediately started The Symphony of Us. The guys may have found Aerin but they are far from whole. Their journey to their HEA continued to pull at my heart and the revelations about the past had me deep in my feels. With 3 fantastic narrators taking turns telling the story, this audiobook was as much a treat as the first. Aaron Shedlock, Erin Mallon, and Lee Samuels all give a unique voice to their characters portraying strength and vulnerability as they navigated their pasts and found peace on their way back to each other.

Overall, this duet was an amazing story with unexpected revelations, plot twists, chemistry, and poignant writing. I adored Claudia’s way of incorporating a musical quality into her prose and is one of the many reasons I enjoy her writing. The need these three characters have for one another is palpable directly from the page and I adored how the story unfolded. Just when you think you know all the secrets, something else will be revealed. The heavy subject matter and angst are balanced by the sweetness and beauty of their love story. I’m so fortunate to have been able to binge this duet and it left me wanting even more from the Decker family. Thankfully, I have several stories waiting for me to indulge in.