Hideaway Heart

Cherry Tree Harbor, Book 2

By: Melanie Harlow

Narrated by: Patrick Zeller, Amanda Stribling

Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

All I wanted was a break–two weeks off from being Pixie Hart, country music sensation, and 14 days of peace, privacy, and solitude as plain old Kelly Jo Sullivan.

But thanks to some overzealous paparazzi, my family refuses to let me go anywhere alone, and I’m stuck sharing this tiny cabin with a tall, dark, and bearded bodyguard.

And guess what? There’s only one bed.

Well, he can couch it.

Xander Buckley might be hotter than a stolen blow torch, and I get that he’s a former Navy SEAL and all, but the man gives new meaning to the words overbearing, overprotective, bossy alpha male. I can’t even post a photo on social media without him warning me it’s not safe or take a morning jog without him following behind.

But he’s made it clear that what he says goes, and if I don’t like it, I can kiss my vacation good-bye.

Instead, I end up kissing him.

I don’t even know how it happened–one minute we were at each other’s throats, the next we were at each other’s mercy. What’s even more shocking is how good we are together. He understands my need for freedom, and I understand his need for control.

But emotional trust doesn’t come easily to me. And we’re on two completely different paths.

Without question, I’d put my life in his hands.

Just don’t ask me to give him my heart.

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Celebrity & Bodyguard ❤️

I loved this so much! This was the first I heard of these narrators and they did so good! I loved the accent of the female she was perfect for Kelly’s character.

.... a perfect match of the heart.

The thrill of the chase is a perfect match of the heart. From the unpredictable to the unconventional, Hideaway Heart is a frustrating delight. Harlow pulls emotions in every direction with a deliciously, tempting wild ride. Xander and Kelly are caught in a masquerade that quickly spins out of control with irresistible results.

Sweet and Spicy Romance

Melanie Harlow is one of my go-to authors. I absolutely love the vibe of her books.
Kelly Jo is a celebrity. She’s a famous country singer named Pixie Hart and is in desperate need of a break. She wants to take some time away in an isolated cabin to get away from the fast-paced lifestyle for a few days.

Xander is ex-military and in the process of opening a new bar. When his friend Waggs reaches out asking for a favor, Xander automatically agrees. After all, he owes his military friend his life. This favor turns out to be more than Xander signed up for. Being the bodyguard to Pixie Hart while she vacations should be simple but already the little firecracker has called to fire him.
Xander is a good man and is determined to keep his promise. He shows up at the cabin where Kelly is staying and makes it clear he’s there to stay.

These two had the cutest banter and definitely spiced the pages up. While Xander is trying to keep all threats away, Kelly is unconsciously bringing more drama and exposure with her social media pictures and posts that unveil where she’s staying. But there appears to be more to the story. Kelly had an ex that doesn’t want to let her go and her fathers trying to suck her dry with his constant requests for money.

I loved that Xander and Kelly put all effort into each other and went full force. These two had beautiful chemistry and just meshed so well together.

This was my first time hearing these narrators and I loved their voices and the way they brought the story to life.

Definitely recommend.

Can’t wait for more from this series!!

So good!

Melanie Harlow returns with the second installment of the Cherry Tree Harbor series and I could not be more excited.

First of all, the cover is divine and the storyline just pulls you in. The banter between Xander & Kelly was so much fun, I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. These two were absolutely perfect for one another, and I could not get enough.

I'm loving the Buckleys and cannot wait for Devlin's story!

Country Artist/Bodyguard

Kelly is on a break and wants to vacation for two weeks in the mountains alone. Her brother asks his ex navy buddy to keep an eye on her. She says no but Xander shows up anyway. So many amazing tropes in this book! Friend’s little sister, celebrity/bodyguard, forced proximity, one bed, small town…

Great story

5 Star Review Hideaway Heart (Cherry Tree Harbor #2) by Melanie Harlow

Having read and loved the first book in Ms. Harlow’s latest Cherry Tree Harbor series I was excited to read Hideaway Heart. It was a wonderful addition to the series.

What a wonderful story this was. I loved Pixie Hart (aka Kelly Jo Sullivan) and former Navy Seal Xander Buckley. I was totally invested from the first to the last chapter.

Hideaway Heart is a wonderfully written story of love and romance. All Kelly wanted was to take a step back from the chaos that is her career and now she finds herself in a cabin with her broody and most definitely alpha bodyguard.

Xander knows that he should stay away from Kelly but the heart wants who the heart wants. The connection between them was real and the chemistry sizzled. Their journey was sweet, passionate, funny and romantic.

This was a wonderful story that left me with a smile on my face. The narrators certainly did justice to the characters and the wonderful story that the author created.both Patrick Zeller and Amanda Stribling were easy to listen to and brought the characters to life for me.
 

Amazing.

I needed this story, I was struggling to finish the previous book I ‘be read, Hide Away Heart was exactly what I wanted. Kelly and Zander started as sort of enemies but the chemistry between them was fire. The story flowed effortlessly, the banters had me laughing, Zander’s extended family brought so much to the story too. I adored the Buckley’s, they were a fun bunch. Amazing story, this author never disappoint me with her books.

Great book

Second book in the series. Bodyguard romance that takes place in a small town. Enjoyed the story and narrators!

Melanie Always Fills My Small Town, Cozy Fam Cup!

I'm so happy I held out till the audiobook came out.
The narrators were perfect for these characters!

I loved Xander and & Kelly. They were relatable and fun. I loved how protective Xander was and how he always encouraged Kelly to stand up for herself.
I loved the family scenes with Austin and Roni from book.
The cozy small town vibes just made my heart happy.

Amazing!!

I absolutely LOVE this author!!! Everything she has is great and this one is no exception. I like the first one better but this one was still great. I can’t wait to see who’s next❤️❤️