Lessons in Heartbreak

The Kings

De: Karla Sorensen

Narrado por: Samantha Brentmoor, Aiden Snow

A playboy football player. A shy librarian. When old friends reunite, opposites attract in a witty and lighthearted romance about taking chances and falling in love against the odds.

It’s an unwritten rule somewhere: small-town librarians shall not commit spontaneous acts, for fear of mortal embarrassment. I’d certainly just proved it true, though hiring an escort was perfectly logical. How else should I overcome my fear of intimacy without risking heartbreak?

Unfortunately, what came next wasn’t so logical.

Instead of a dating coach, Griffin King showed up. Yes, that Griffin King: my childhood neighbor and now, to my dismay, an obscenely handsome pro football player. He’s not actually an escort, but how was I supposed to know that?

Avoiding him after the mix-up is impossible. The man is everywhere—put in time-out by his agent after a PR snafu. Griffin might be an outrageous flirt determined to torment me until I snap, but he’s also the perfect man to help me.

The lessons aren’t what I thought they’d be. Neither is Griffin. Every time we touch, every time he shows me a different side to myself—and to him—I can’t help but wonder if we’re about to break another rule: the playboy and the good girl aren’t supposed to fall in love.

©2025 by Karla Sorensen. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Love. Love. Love!!!

I absolutely loved this book from start to finish. I did get emotional in certain parts. Also, beautiful ending!!

Kindle Unlimited Rocks (read/listen)!!

So Good!!!!

I absolutely loved Ruby and Griffin! Their journey to a happily ever after was such a joy to read. The story was so well written that I couldn’t help but fall in love with both of them!💙💜

Heartfelt Story

Lovely read. Likable characters. I enjoyed their initial meeting and the way their relationship grew. Griffin is such a sweetheart.

Swoony Dual Narration

Swoon! Lessons in Heartbreak by Karla Sorensen was a heartfelt, emotional romance with the perfect mix of sports and small town. I couldn’t get enough of Ruby and Griffin’s opposites attract/ lessons in love romance that had me clenching my heart at how perfect these two simply were for each other. This is book one in Karla’s The King’s series, and I’m already ready for more.

Samantha Brentmoor and Aiden Snow perform this audiobook in dual narration. The friends to lovers chemistry these two narrators conveyed between Ruby and Griffin had me kicking my feet and blushing the entire time. Samantha added a soft vulnerability in her voice to showcase Ruby’s awkward timidity. At the same time, Samantha presented a budding confidence in tone for Ruby’s new found strengths and desires. Aiden’s deep masculine timbre exuded all of Griffin’s experienced and charismatic qualities that literally made this man irresistible.

Overall, I LOVED this book. If you are a fan of a small town romance with a hot hunky football star, shy delicate librarian, a loveable dog named bruiser, childhood neighbors, lessons in spice, he shops for her, Jane Austen references, witty banter, intimate conversations, secrets revealed, slow burn spice, supportive friends, love declarations, and a HEA that will warm your heart, then you will love Ruby and Griffin’s story. I always look forward to more from Karla Sorensen.

My Heart❤️

It was ... ughhh Funny, sweet, a little bit of a tear jerker... I truly enjoyed it.. especially in audio
The narrators were perfect for this book!🥹💓

Really like this author but

I’ve liked her Washington wolves and Wilder Family series better. But a good solid 4 stars and narrators are good.

Oh my!!!

One of the BEST books I’ve listened to ever!! Great narration, and wonderful story. Thanks for the great book!!

Perfection!

I absolutely love Karla Sorensen's books! I loved this storyline, and the characters are easy to like! We get a sports, opposites attract, old friends to lovers trope that was charming and warm-hearted. There were times my heart squeezed, I laughed, smiled, and I teared up too! Loved their bantering. A wonderful read! Now I'm going to listen to it!

I have now listened to the audiobook, and it was perfection. I loved the narrators. Definitely favorites of mine. I could listen to them all day. Their voices are so smooth. They gave an emotional performance that had this audiobook rolling like a movie in my head. I wasn't ready ready for it to end.

*I listened to this through the Kindle Unlimited program.

A Strong Heart ♥️📚🏈💙

Ruby and Griffin knew each other as teens, but it’s not until their 30s that they connect. The librarian and the football star are able to find some common ground.

This book speaks of sacrifice and loyalty. Both have to grow up and figure out what’s important what fears they can let go.

Griffin was an amazing man and Ruby finally gets over her fear and caution to commit long term. And as the extended epilogue shows, it can be longer than we can ever hope.

The narrators do a nice job.

Amazing!!

Loved the characters and the heartfelt story. I couldn’t stop listening/reading until the book was finished. Can’t wait for the next one