Review of Listen to Your Heart

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The premise and the characters Sam and Jenny are interesting. The OBC reviewer presents an equally promising read as in the sample pages. A unique presentation. Congratulations on BOTD!
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Listen to your heart is a story of 2 hearts fighting against time and obstacles to be together, rather tan a typical love story. Since Jenny was introduce to Sam's class, the two have been friends. He had been there for her throughout their lives at Sugar Creek and even when they moved on to college, but all this time, they saw their love as that between siblings. After that, Sam joins the Air Force to fight in Vietnam but he continues to correspond with Jenny via written correspondence.
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In the review of “Listen to Your Heart” by Judy Condon, a brief description of the story was provided. It shared how the bond of two childhood friends, Jenny and Sam, gradually grew into something more and the changes, challenges and pain they endured as they navigated their relationship.
The review revealed the "unique and unexpected nature" of the plot, the "solidly built characters" and the "straightforward diction" as positive aspects of the story. In addition, the reviewer felt the book was professionally edited and found no errors. It was awarded a rating of 5 out of 5.
This review was done well. It was obvious that the reviewer enjoyed the story and felt that the book would make a great read for romance lovers. From what I read of the sample of the book, I truly agree.
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Post by Amarachi Stephanie Ejike »

When it comes to love, I think listening to your heart is one key factor, especially during challenging moments in love.
"Listen to Your Heart" by Judy Condon captures the essence of this fact with its unique and unconventional storyline.
It's a beautiful tale of love against all odds and would make a Friday night cozy read.
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"Listen to Your Heart" by Judy Condon is looks like childhood friends romance with so many challenges, some created by themselves and some by time. Because of friendship angle, definitely it will be packed with so many emotions.
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I'm actually curious to know what became of Sam and Jenny based on the miscommunication that ensued over Ed. Listen to Your Heart by Judy Condon is a fantastic romance book that's worth reading.
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The title reminded me about the song, lol. I'm a fan of emotional plots and this Jenny love journey sounds amazing. Wonderful review.
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Thank you for your review. I read the sample. A story of two people who lost each other because of war. Will they reunite? Congrats to the author for the #BOTD.
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This is definitely a great read. Although I'm not big on romance stories, this one promises to be different--the romance is approached slightly different and will keep you hooked through the end.
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"Listen to Your Heart" by Judy Condon is an emotional, well-written romance that transcends time and challenges. With compelling characters, deep emotions, and thought-provoking wisdom, it offers a unique love story worth reading. Congrats BOTD!
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This review highlights "Listen to Your Heart" by Judy Condon as a heartfelt, unconventional romance, praising its unique plot, dual perspectives, and emotional depth. The reviewer admires the well-developed characters, humor, and life lessons, noting impeccable editing. it’s highly recommended for romance lovers and anyone seeking a compelling, thought-provoking read.
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A historical fiction novel portraying a story of two love birds sounds incredible. What happened to Sam and Jenny's relationship? And did Jenny end things with Ed? I am not a fan of reading books that feature romance theme, but this sounds unique. I might give it a try.
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Any story of love elicits emotions in my heart. I can see it from the heart of Sam. How I wish Sam made it to finally have Jenny. I want to find out this myself. And what role did Ed play in this. I must get down to all the details. Am eager !!
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How often in romantical fiction does a letter go astray and cause problems between friends or lovers! The story sounds charming, with two people growing up in a small town and developing a brother-sister relationship. The Vietnam war interrupts their relationship and seems to cause a long-term rift. Who knows, perhaps they will get together again later in life. Thank you for your interesting review.
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The book sounds interesting and quite heartwarming. This is really an unconventional love story that spans more than 25 years filled with emotions, misunderstandings and other hurdles on their, I hope, happily ever after. Better late than never. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!
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