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When the Music Ends: Hearts in Winter, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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How does a fated love rise from a pleasant note to a passionate symphony?

Budding musician Erin James knows all too well the noise of neglect and tragedy and that her infatuation with her best friend Sheridan’s brother, Sean, is doomed never to blossom into something more.

Young builder Sean Murphy isn't really in the market for a relationship. He's more interested in helping build his father's construction company. Even if he were, his sister's best friend isn't on his radar.

After Sheridan plays matchmaker, a date quickly flares into irresistible passion. But as their love reaches a crescendo, personal tragedies and impossible decisions threaten to end their harmonious, unlikely romance.

When the music ends, will the lovers find a way to compose a life together?

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  1. Listening Length
    9 hours and 53 minutes
  2. Author
    Simone Beaudelaire
  3. Narrator
    Molly McAdams
  4. Audible release date
    October 12, 2019
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Next Chapter Audio Ltd
  7. ASIN
    B07YSJ24NV
  8. Version
    Unabridged
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    Audiobook
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Listening Length 9 hours and 53 minutes
Author Simone Beaudelaire
Narrator Molly McAdams
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date October 12, 2019
Publisher Next Chapter Audio Ltd
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07YSJ24NV
Best Sellers Rank #485,083 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#35,302 in Contemporary Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#279,533 in Contemporary Romance (Books)

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Margaret Tanner
5.0 out of 5 stars UPLIFTING, BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2013
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Sean Murphy is 23 years old, his sister Sheridan and her closest friend Erin, are 18.

When Erin's date lets her down for the home-coming dance, like the true hero he is, Sean steps in to escort her. It is after the dance finishes that the fireworks really begin. Erin, who has had a crush on Sean for years, and Sean who has always liked Erin but thought the difference in their age was too great, discover their mutual attraction and act on it. At the same time, Sheridan's night ends in disaster when she is raped and beaten by her boyfriend.

Erin is a gifted musician, and as she waits to see if she can win a place at the university of her choice, she and Sean continue to see each other.

Handsome, loyal and hard working, Sean is true hero material, the kind of man I would like my daughter to meet (if I had a daughter). He decides that he cannot stand in Erin's way, that she must continue her music career, so he sacrifices his own happiness and disappears from her life. Oh foolish man, Erin wanted Sean more than she ever wanted a musical career.

This is a really lovely story, tender, yet there are some spicy scenes in it, but never gratuitous. This is the second of Simone Beaudelaire's novels I have recently read, and it certainly won't be my last. She writes the most wonderful heroes, no woman could fail to fall in love with them.
I normally read historical romance, and this is the first "coming of age," novel that I have ever read, but I am extremely glad that I did.
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Cordelia
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2022
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This book deals with some sensitive topics.
TW: miscarriages, rape

I did enjoy seeing Erin’s and Sean’s relationship grow over the years. Gosh they were so in love!!
I do admit that it was a bit weird when they immediately got back together. Mostly because Sean was the one that ended the relationship but was surprised with how Erin felt and sort of like he didn’t know why it ended. Maybe I missed his insecurities while reading?

Some random thoughts:
Why is Sean’s sister nicknamed Danny?? Maybe I missed where they explained and sorry if I did. But it’s just so random. Like it doesn’t really go with her name.
I don’t understand why Sean’s mom was upset and didn’t accept Erin. I get that they got married and hide a lot, so it was a shock but it was sad that she had it against Erin and not her son too. It just seems so out of character to go from loving someone who has helped her family through hard times and not being happy that they are part of her family now.
Also I can’t remember when but I believe it’s when Erin tells her mother in law about her miscarriage and other things, but I felt like the author added an insensitive comment. She said something along the lines of “you know what will make it better, another baby” Like umm why did she think that was an ok thing to say? Especially when talking about a sensitive topic. Like you don’t know what will trigger someone’s trauma.So yeah not sure why the author thought that was a good thing to add during that conversation.
Also I felt Sean’s and Danny’s brother was irrelevant and didn’t add anything to the story. He is somewhat in the beginning and then mentioned once later. And all we know is that he is angry over what happened to their sister. And if you take out his part then it doesn’t take away anything from the story.
I’m happy that Danny got a book because I was invested in her story and wanted to see more. So I might check her book out.
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Lalo
5.0 out of 5 stars When the Music Ends by Simone Beaudelaire
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2013
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I enjoyed this contemporary love story. It spans several years with a wonderfully written cast.

The heroine is wonderful. I can absolutely identify with Erin in spite of her harsh childhood. She has always felt something special for her best friend's brother. And he feels something for her too. But he is older and he is reluctant to become involved with his younger sister's friend.

However, love knows no reason. They do become involved. His family deals with tragedy and Erin is right there with them, helping out however she can. Her own loveless childhood inspires her to help and assist this family in any way she can.

Erin and Sean do part when she goes away to college. She is an accomplished musician and Sean does not want to hold her back. Everyone thinks they know what Erin should want from life, what she should pursue. Erin knows what she wants more than anything. She wants to be a part of Sean's life and a part of his family. And she wants a loving family of her own.

They overcome trials and tragedies and time and this poignant love story comes to a satisfying conclusion. I felt good after I read it. Really good.

A solid five stars! Great characters and a well plotted story made this a wonderful read. Conflict, joy, and obstacles to overcome are just part of it. It is so satisfying to read a story that ends well with characters you have learned to love.

Five stars. I recommend this for anyone who loves romance done well.
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Inspired by Love
3.0 out of 5 stars A good read but not Great.
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2014
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It was a sweet story but I didn't connect with the characters. I need more drama. It kept me interested enough to go the end. It was kind of spiritual so it may be more appealing to readers with a passion for Christian reads.
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J.M. Northup
5.0 out of 5 stars Tender and painful, while hope-inspiring and loving!
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2016
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I am a huge fan of Simone Beaudelaire's. I have found her work to be tender, romantic, heart-wrenching, and hopeful. This novel, WHEN THE MUSIC ENDS, is no less so!
I love the intensity of the story and the passion of the characters. I loved the characters and I look forward to reading more of the series so I can share in their lives more. Erin and Sean are by far my favorites! I can easily relate to them both on many levels.
Love is expression on many levels and in many realms in this tale. Though the Ancient Greeks had a word for each form of love, we do not recognize nor differentiate in today's world. However, each was represented here: Eros (sexual love), Philia (deep friendship), Ludus (childish or young love), Agape (selfless love), Pragma (long-standing love between married couples), and finally, Philautia (love of self). Each form has a place in this romance and each helps to make the story so much deeper and real.
This story is so endearing and emotional. It is well-rounded and well-written. I definitely recommend it!
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Annette
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2023
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Love the book, could not put it down ,the story it self is fantastic and all about insecure, love and music , there is a lot of sad parts. It's a must read , Simone great book ,will get the next 1
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TheBookWorm
4.0 out of 5 stars When the music ends….
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2014
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A lovely sweet romance telling the story of a typical US teen falling in love. Erin and Sheridan, 18 (her nickname is Danny, which confuses the story a little amongst all the characters!), best friends. Sheridan match makes Erin with her older brother Sean, 23, for a last minute prom date not knowing Erin has always harboured a secret crush on him since the beginning of time. This novel tells of the ups and downs of Erin and Sean's developing relationship as well as Sheridan's trials and tribulations, experiences with her own life as a young adult.
This novel was lengthy and although well written I wasn't as deeply gripped and involved as I thought I would be. The story seems typical US life to me. It's not uncommon for US peeps to marry high school sweethearts and have babies young and this didn't seem very special. Although there were sexual scenes, I felt they were a little superfluous and the novel was so well written with lots of drama, that the sex wasn't so necessary. It spanned such a long period of time, there were some issues which were skirted over which I would have liked to have been addressed deeper but overall, a nice romantic read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2022
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I have gave When the music ends by Simone Beaudelaire five stars as I really enjoyed it.I really liked the characters and wanted to carry on reading to find out what was happening.I read the story in a day as I was not too well so it passed the time away for me.I love the ending too as everything tied up together nicely.I am sure you will enjoy this book too. Thank you.
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Bernie Morris
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and neat
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2013
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I was attracted to this book simply because I had already reviewed another by the same author, and I can honestly say that it was a sweet, neat romance with music playing a large part in the overall theme.
I very much appreciated the musical content. Although not talented in that respect myself, I can fully understand how any artistic endeavour can help a person lose oneself in its execution.
I also liked the erotic content, and did not think these moments were overdone or irrelevant.
I would have preferred the love interest to have gone a bit slower at first. But there again, the whole book was about the love interest, so maybe that's just me. On the whole, an enjoyable read with a satisfactory conclusion.
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Carrie
5.0 out of 5 stars Another beautiful story by Simone Beaudelaire
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2014
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I really enjoyed this book. It tells the story of Erin, her relationship with her best friend's brother, Sean, and their relationship with his tight-knit, kind family. But When the Music Ends was more than a beautiful love story. It highlighted serious issues, such as assault and unwanted pregnancy, and also showed character growth and development as the main characters grew older and more mature. Set against a backdrop of classical music, I felt the story had a melody of it's own. Poignant, haunting and beautiful.

This is the second book I've read by Simone Beaudelaire, and I'll be back for more.

*I received an ARC in return for an honest review.*(less)
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