Heart Strings

Love in Galway, Book 2

De: Ivy Fairbanks

Narrado por: Gary Furlong, Frankie Corzo

A sizzling exes-to-lovers second-chance romance from the author of Morbidly Yours, the "sweet, spicy, and fabulous" (Abby Jimenez, #1 New York Times bestselling author) TikTok sensation, Ivy Fairbanks.

She doesn't do second chances. But he's not done writing their song.

Cielo "Lo" Valdez doesn't believe in second chances. Surviving cancer taught her that life is too short to spend time on someone who wronged you. But Aidan O'Toole is determined to show her that life is best spent together.

When the tough-as-nails Texan moved to Galway for medical school, she wasn't looking for love. Aidan, a gorgeous, tattooed, mandolin-playing lawyer, slipped past her defenses. They each fell hard and fast. But when Aidan was given the opportunity of a lifetime—to move to London and record an album—he took it, breaking Lo's heart. Yet more than two years and a successful album later, every song he writes is still about her, the one he let get away. And every time Lo hears his voice on the radio singing about love, it's an arrow straight to her soul.

Now, they're on a collision course as maid of honor and best man at a weekend-long Irish castle wedding. Are some mistakes worth forgiving? Can Aidan convince Lo that their song wasn't meant to end?

©2025 Ivy Fairbanks (P)2025 Podium Audio

I don’t know if I like this book or not

I loved this authors first book, but I have no idea how I feel about this one. The female narrator’s Irish accent was so bad it completely removed me from the story. I haven’t been able to finish it because of the narration so I recommend reading a physical copy.

Adorable, Emotional, and Wonderfully Narrated 🎧

Heart Strings took me on a ride. The second half hit me right in the heartstrings (pun intended) and had me tearing up. Aidan was absolutely adorable, and the voice acting really brought him to life. Cielo did get a little frustrating at times, but she mostly kept a level head, which made their dynamic feel real.

This is definitely a book with spice (not a spicy book), but the scenes we got were well-done and hot, solid 2 chili peppers 🌶️🌶️ from me. I loved the second chance romance aspect, and the narration was top-tier, making the whole experience extra engaging.

Definitely a repeat listen!

My first from this author, but definitely not the last! I got this because I adore the male narrator's talent but the cherry on top was a wonderful, inclusive and well thought out story!

Apology tour

They performance the these two narrators did brought this story to a new level, brought tears to my eyes.

That Irish Accent Was a Choice

The first book in this series was genuinely enjoyable, so I went into this one with fairly high expectations. Unfortunately, this installment fell severely short for me. One of the biggest distractions was the female narrator’s attempt at an Irish accent. It was so inconsistent and unnatural that it repeatedly pulled me out of the story. Instead of becoming immersed in the characters and plot, I found myself focusing on the narration, which made it difficult to stay engaged.

The story itself also became increasingly frustrating as it progressed. I found myself having to force myself to keep reading, and unfortunately, the further I got into the book, the worse it seemed to become. The first book did a great job of establishing its characters, developing the world, and building the story in a way that made me invested in what was happening. This book felt like it was missing that same foundation. The pacing felt uneven, the character development was lacking, and there wasn’t nearly enough buildup to make the major events feel meaningful or impactful.

What disappointed me most is that I know the author is capable of creating a compelling story because the first book demonstrated that. This installment felt rushed and underdeveloped by comparison, and I never reached the point where I was genuinely excited to find out what would happen next. By the end, I was mostly reading because I wanted to finish rather than because I was enjoying the story.

Overall, I really wanted to like this book, especially after enjoying the first one, but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to its predecessor. Between the distracting narration, lack of story development, uneven pacing, and weaker character development, this one was a major disappointment for me.