Still Beating

De: Jennifer Hartmann

Narrado por: Laurie West, Christian Black

When Cora attends her sister's birthday party, she expects at most a hangover or a walk of shame. She doesn't anticipate a stolen wallet, leaving her stranded and dependent on Dean—her arch nemesis and ultimate thorn in her side.

And she really doesn't anticipate waking up in shackles in a madman's basement.

To make matters worse, Dean shares the space in his own set of chains.

After fifteen years of teasing, insults, and practical jokes, the ultimate joke seems to be on them. The two people who always thought they'd end up killing each other must now work together if they want to survive.

But Cora and Dean have no idea their abductor has a plan for them. A plan that will alter the course of their relationship, blur the line between hate and love, and shackle them together with far more than just chains.

Contains mature themes.

©2020, 2023 Jennifer Hartmann (P)2023 Tantor

Dark Thriller…then less thrilling

The first half of this book is exciting and dark but the second half is just neverending love triangle drama! I would have preferred the whole thing be them trapped and eventually escaping at the end.

You need to rerecord it! Text is missing!

"He places his hand over my heart, while reaching for my own hand and placing it against his. With my hand to his chest, and his to mine, our heartbeats vibrating through our fingertips, he whispers down at me, “They’re still beating. As long as they’re beating, we’re okay.”

“It’s still beating, as long as it’s beating I’m yours.”

2026-01-11 I reread it and the second time around, I feel this book is much more powerful. It’s still ripped my heart out and put it back together. It’s raw, and emotional. Dean and Cora will for we be in my heart. And I hated Mandy even more...
Just I don't recommend to listen to audiobook, they need to rerecord it, because a lot of text is missing!

Story
Still Beating completely wrecked me in the best way. It is dark, raw, and emotionally intense, but so beautifully written. Powerful, horrifying, intelligent, exquisite, unputdownable--this book will haunt you, arouse you, and hug your romantic soul so damn hard. What a treasure! The tragedy, the love story, and the meticulous, poignant execution of plot and character development will leave you thunderstruck and so very satisfied. The romance grows out of unimaginable trauma. The connection between the main couple is magnetic, layered and filled with aching tenderness. Bravo, Jennifer. This novel is a work of art and one of my favorite books off all time!

Actually there are not enough words to describe how much I loved this book! I didn’t just fall in love with one character, my heart beat for two. Every single emotion was felt, I giggled, I cried, I sighed, I swooned, I loved.

Still Beating is not what I expected; it’s so much more. The first part of the book is when Corabelle and her sister's fiancé are kidnapped, spent three horrific weeks at the house of horrors. Lines are blurred and crossed. Once rescued, they are now dealing with the aftermath and how to move forward.

Their story is chaotic and messy. We read their journey of trying to move forward and healing, which is a rough, painful ride. It’s raw. They both have their own demons to deal with. It’s either they can help each other together or separately. No one around seems to understand what the two went through and the bond they have formed. It’s a total push/pull with them.

Overall, I freaking loved this book! Dean and Cora easily claimed a spot as one of my favourite couples. This is my first book by this author but I can already tell that she is a great storyteller. If you do try this one, please please please go in blind. It's not safe. It's dark. It's disturbing. It's heartbreaking. It's confusing. But it's love.

I recommend this to those who likes: Jennifer Hartmann, dark, captive, enemies to lovers, forbidden, love triangle, taboo, second chance, emotional read, and a happily ever after.

Audiobook
Laurie West & Christian Black performance was okay! Except text is missing in the audiobook! and it's important for the story, please rerecord it!!!

It took a few chapters but WOW

The first few chapters had me thinking it wasn't going to like it. You could tell from the start there was more between Dean and Cora and it didn't sit right with me that either of them would do that to her sister. I felt like Dean was going to be one of those "I do what I want get what I want" men but he wasn't and after a few chapters I found myself rooting for them not only to make it through but to end up together and I felt her sister was a selfish brat. I had this in my TBR for a while and I am glad I finally read it. It was a different take or an erotic story and I enjoyed it. I do recommend it but I suggest you read the trigger warnings to be sure you can handle the content.

Not much at all

It seemed very predictable. Not very memorable. I had high hopes as so many good reviews.

Typical love story

I had a problem with them saying GD over and over and over throughout the book it was a little-annoying and a little much. other than that, it was an OK story.