Soldier's Symphony

Heart of a Wounded Hero

By: Emma Bray

Narrated by: Emily Ann Meagher

Length: 1 hr and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

Erik Duvall is half the man he used to be. The war took its toll on him—most noticeably on the right side of his face. He’s scarred, but those scars run more than skin-deep. He’s repulsed by himself and assumes everyone else must be too. That’s why he hides himself away from the world. The only thing that keeps him sane is his music.

He’s a well-known composer in the musical world even though he hoards his compositions close to his heart, refusing to let anyone perform them for fear they won’t do them justice. He tells himself that staying hidden in the shadows and composing music is enough for him, but when he sees Harper Young on the morning news, he suddenly wants like he’s never wanted before. Harper’s pure soprano is like nothing he’s ever heard. She’s an angel in the flesh, and he suddenly knows who he wants to perform his symphony.

But Harper is young and beautiful and everything he’s not. He knows he can’t have her the way he really wants her, so he contents himself with being her teacher.

And it’s enough that she sing for him—only for him.

That’s what he tells himself anyway.

The Heart of the Wounded Hero series was created to pay tribute to and raise awareness of our wounded heroes. Each of the over 80 authors involved have contributed time, money, and stories to the cause. These love stories are inspiring and uplifting, showing the sacrifice of our veterans, but also giving them the happily ever after they deserve.

By increasing awareness through our books, we believe we can in a small part help the wounded heroes that have sacrificed so much.

Thank you for listening!

©2022 Emma Bray (P)2022 Emma Bray

An amazing story

Erik is a man full of talent and money desperate to have someone to share it with, when he hears Harper sing for the first time he believes she could be the one but he has to face his fears. When he finally does they get an amazing HEA. I received a free copy of this Audiobook via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

perfect pitch

It is a sweet story line, touching on the unlikely but still something that dreams can fulfill. Being discovered for musical talent at karaoke. Rare, but it happens. Falling in lust and love with your musical soulmate, despite physical looks. is also realistic. I appreciate these touches of realism. It helps me get engrossed in the story.

The narrator was fine. I have a mixed response to his talent. The speech did not flow smoothly, a bit stilted. However he did a good job with identifying the speaker from their POV.

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LOVED IT!!!!

So freaking GOOD!! I loved Harper and Erik together! They were absolutely perfect for each other! The narration was wonderful 💜 Highly recommend!

Lovable Wounded Hero

Erik is a wonderful character! Scars mar his face, so he's a little self conscious about himself. When he hears Harper sing, he knows she's his. Harper's friends record her singing and she's an overnight sensation. Erik offers her singing lessons and they connect in a sweet, steamy way. Erik is a different lead from the author's usual creations and it was fun reading/listening to a different lead from her. Harper is adorable! She stays true to herself and is a wonderful foil to Erik.

I liked the narrator! She differentiated voices quite well and did a wonderful job giving the characters life.

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Erik and Harper

Harper (h) performs a song at a karaoke bar that goes viral online, catching the attention of and enthralling Erik, a scarred composer, to the point that he wants to train her and have her sings his compositions. As Harper and Erik spend more time together, there relationship moves from being solely about music, instead encompassing much more. Lovely Phantom-esque romance with a side of hot and steamy action and some minor relationship drama.

Music of the Heart

A wounded soldier who is an amazing composer plus a shy, young, soprano who is 'discovered' by a viral video, make for some beautiful music together. True soul mates. Touches of misunderstanding, lack of self confidence, and a drop or two of villainy, make for such a good book.

Two Worlds Collide into Perfect Harmony

Any type of music book and im there for it. It's a vibe for me and that's not a music pun. I just love reading about music. Music is in my bones. It's in everyone's bones. Everyone can relate to music in someway shape or form.

Erik and Harper did a fantastic job dueting in this book. The way they complimented each other, not only in the bedroom and in music, but in life was in perfect harmony. They both deserved happiness after the tragic past both of them had.

I loved listening to this book. The voice actors voice was very smooth and nice to listen to. I'm so happy with the one Emma chose for this book.

I have a soft spot for military

I loved the idea that both were scarred and needed healing in slightly different ways. I loved their dynamics and how their relationship grew.

From the Heart

Erik Duvall was badly scarred during his military service. Now he hides away, avoiding interactions with people and composing his amazing music. Music is the only thing that soothes his heart. When he hears a waitress, Harper Young, whose friends recorded her karaoke singing and posted it, her voice captures him immediately. Will she let him train her voice to sing his compositions? Will she be frightened by his damaged face? Or will she love him for the person he is and help him learn to accept himself through the beauty of his music?

The narrator for the audiobook version is Mackenzie Berry. She does a great job with the voices to make it easy for the listener to get an accurate idea of what each character is like. It helps to set the mood and is an enjoyable way to “read” and enjoy the book.

Another Great Addition to the Series

Emma Bray has written a quick, fun read filled with characters that will grab your attention and keep it. The narrator did a fantastic job of breathing life into this book and made it a fun listen.

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