One Heart to Give

Heart's Intent, Book 1

By: Dawn Brower

Narrated by: Jo Nelson

Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's Summary

Falling in love with her best friend was perhaps the worst thing that could have happened to Daniella Brosen, until he fell in love with another. Circumstances beyond her control drive a wedge between them. It breaks her heart to leave Ren behind, but she believes she is doing what is best for them both.

Rendall Sousa tried to forget about Daniella. He didn't understand why she disappeared from his life, but does his best to move on without her. He loved Dani, but much to his dismay, she had placed him firmly in the friend zone, and didn't leave him much choice.

Years later, tragedy befalls Daniella's business partner, and it brings Rendell back into her life. She thought she'd put her feelings in the past, but one glance from him and they come flooding back. Can Rendell convince her he always loved her, or will she run from him again?

©2016 Dawn Brower (P)2016 Dawn Brower

Wonderful story!

This is a wonderful heart touching story that is well written and the Narriator brought it to like. Full of emotions.

Lovely, exciting, danger and filled with passion

There is nothing better than having a best friend, it is scary when you fall in love with that person. The unknown is terrible and what if the romance doesn't last, you not only lose your lover but your best friend. The author gives a compelling story of best friends, love, lost and getting a second chance, wouldn't we all like a second chance. Few years later they come back together, this is a story on how they work out what came between them and over come years of being apart. The author throws a little danger in, a few surprises that you do not see coming and spins a delightful story with a few shocks. I totally enjoyed this exciting, passion filled story and can't wait for the next one.


I thought the narrator did a wonderful job, her character voices fit the characters, you always know who is talking and what they are feeling. She puts true feeling into her characters, you heart breaks for them and some you aren't to crazy about. There are no volume changes, no breaks that you can tell, no repeating of words, her characters voice are filled with passion, excitement, and anger. Her male voices are just as good as her female ones. She has a very pleasant voice that you could listen to all day. She gave me hours of enjoyment that I didn't want to finish.


It was a nice ending that leads into the next book without there being a cliffhanger. I totally enjoy it and the narration. Can't wait to see what happens in the next book. Really wonderful characters.

Losing then finding love again

Dani was an orphan who was in love with her best friend, Ren, but she never told him. Ren loved his BF but was afraid that she didn’t feel the same way so he had a girlfriend. On prom night, a secret is revealed and Dani leaves town w/o a word. Fast forward 10yrs...Dani is an attorney and gets a call that her business partner has been seriously injured in a car accident. When she goes to speak w his doctor, she comes face to face w Ren. Dani keeps trying to push him away, but Ren is determined not to let his only love get away again. While the two rekindle their friendship and more, outside forces are working against them. More secrets are revealed that endangers Dani’s life. Will they get an HEA?
Quick, sweet read with lots of drama and smexy times. Can’t wait for Matt’s story.

Cute story

Long time friends who have secretly loved one another was driven apart by a jealous girlfriend. A decade later they get their second chance to reconnect and act on their feelings. Cute story and adorable couple. I'm a fan of Dani and Ren. Ren went through his own family issues and became available just in time to run into Dani again to rekindle their friendship. Dani feels she's damaged from being in the foster system. She finds out who her family is, where she came from, and how it happened. Pretty good story. I thought both were a bit dense as teenagers and just the same when they met again about their feelings. Glad they finally came around to acting on their love!

The voice acting is ok. Her voice is soothing and nice to listen to, but I just didn't think it fit with the romance read. Not much voice acting, just slightly deeper for a man's voice and I didn't notice a difference between the females.

One heart to give

Wow what a gem this was, I loved this story so much. The characters were so well developed and the story was just so much fun to read. I can't wait to see if Sully Gets his own story,fingers crossed ,Five Stars

Good

I enjoyed listening to this story whilst I was doing housework, it certainly helped keep me going.

True Love Waits

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes - it was a good story and I really enjoyed the lost and found love story

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ren and Dani were both great characters. Dani was esp a great character - her fear made her her own worst enemy

What three words best describe Jo Nelson’s performance?

Really annoying accent

Was One Heart to Give worth the listening time?

Yes

Any additional comments?

This story seemed to take place in the states but the narrator had a British(/) accent and it was really annoying with her pronunciation and dropping her g's at the end of words - like droppin'

Predictable but lovely

Would you be willing to try another book from Dawn Brower? Why or why not?

absolutely

Any additional comments?

the story is a bit predictable but still a lovely story ... I'd certainly buy this in book format

I love listening to people with accents so I enjoyed listening to Jo Nelson narrate ... However, at times I felt bored with her reading and she seemed to stumble on some words/parts
Some characters were very animated and fun, while others were boring and I didn't enjoy listening
I enjoy audible books so I'd say this one is worth getting

Love!

A very interesting story that brings to life a woman's path to discovery. Going from foster care to a fulfilling career, it makes you feel the heartbreak and joys of her life. Narrator Jo Nelson shows perfect emotion! A solid 5 stars!!

One Heart to Give

This turned out to be a very fun edge of your seat kind of story! It does start a little slow, but it's just the foundation for what's to come. Dani has had a rough go at life in the foster system. And Ren is her best friend. Both want more but keep denying their feelings. Great read or listen.

Intriguing second chance romance.

A great emotional storyline with romance, humour deceit, heartbreak, action and danger.
Sometimes it is best to be open about your feelings. As best friend they should be able to talk about how they truly feel, then decide if they want to act on it. Not saying anything caused so much unnecessary pain. Which in the case with Rendall and Daniella. Getting a second chance after ten years came with new and old drama and insecurities. Love the unexpected twist and turns, it makes the story intriguing and entertaining. A fantastic second chance romance story well presented by the narrator.
Looking forward to reading more of the series.