Heartbreak Like This
Bethany Monaco Smith
401 pages
published August 11, 2023
Heartbreak like this is the sixth book in the Friends Like This series. I am always saying you don’t need to read books in order in most series, but I am not suggesting it here. The first few books were Aaron and Rae’s story and this continues Sarah and Joel’s story. I think at the least you need to read the couple’s books in order but you will get the most out of it by reading them all in order.
What I like about the author’s books is they aren’t just sunshine and roses and they take the time to deal with real issues in real relationships. I am such a fan of the chase and love those types of romances, but this one takes it a step further and shows how a couple makes it work. If you have triggers, I would suggest researching this book at the author’s website before reading as it deals with mental illness.
Sarah and Joel were side characters in Aaron and Rae’s stories, so I already knew and liked them. This one picks up directly from book five. I felt all of the emotions as I read about their journey and struggles. The book I read really affects my mood, so I was drawn in and a little sad when I read this one. Of course I love how the whole group of friends are always there to support any other in need. That is what makes this series extra special for me. All the connections and all the deep friendships. Not just the romantic love, but all types of love.
The other thing you get in this continuing story is checking in with characters that aren’t the MCs. And we also got a few more POV characters this time around. This always makes me happy.
If you’re ready for a read about a real couple and real life struggles, you should check out this one.
About the book
She told me she was hard to love. I told her that wasn’t true. If only I could make her believe that.
Sarah’s trauma never fully healed, and now it’s back to break her all over again. So, I take her hand, ready to fight side by side with her. Until her pain becomes too much for her to bear, and suddenly I’m fighting for her. Her attention. Her love. Her mental health. Her.
What happens when the person you love gets lost in a downward spiral? You stand strong and keep fighting for them, even when they don’t know how to fight for themselves. At least, that’s what I’m going to do. Because I’ve never loved someone the way I love Sarah. I’ve never been loved by anyone the way she loves me. And I am never giving up on her, just like I’m never giving up on us.
We’re going to have our happy ending, even if we have to go through hell to get there.
Heartbreak Like This is the sixth book in the Friends Like This series and the second book of Sarah and Joel’s story. This is a direct continuation of book five and all the previous books in the series. If you haven’t read them yet, head back to the beginning and jump on the roller coaster in Friends Like This.
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