Heart Failure

Written by Chris Zett

Narrated by Lori Prince

An enemies-to-lovers lesbian romance about daring to open your heart.

Dr. Jess Riley's life is perfect, ticking all the boxes-successful cardiologist, newborn daughter, and a luxurious condo. That is, until she suddenly collapses from acute heart failure. Her entire world crumples along with her exhausted body.

Jess is forced to face facts-she can't keep working endless hours, and she'll have to move back home to recover.

To her shock, her mother has already taken in Lena Walker, a struggling artist who isn't a stranger to heartbreak either.

At first, an unimpressed Jess resents Lena's cheerful presence. Gradually, though, the two women form a tentative friendship over tai chi, picking fruit, and evening walks with the baby. A sexy massage leads to friends-with-benefits fun. But is it all too soon? Should two barely mended souls try to risk a future together?

Contains mature themes.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Apr 21, 2020
• ISBN: 9781705205723

Chris Zett

Chris Zett lives in Berlin, Germany, with her partner. TV inspired her to study medicine, but she found out soon enough that real life in a hospital consists more of working long hours than performing heroic rescues. The part about finding a workplace romance turned out to be true, though.She uses any opportunity to escape the routine by reading, writing, or traveling. Her favorite destinations include penguin colonies in Patagonia and stone circles in Scotland.

Reviews for Heart Failure

[Karla Reyes · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

One of the characters, Lena, is so centred despite her past. To be in such a predicament and have that attitude and calmness are things that I like on people - and yes, such people exists in real life.
The other character is an opposite, but she grew here, and realized a lot. Including how being a parent is such a huge responsibility.
The factor of “being privileged” is rightfully used here. It’s not offensive, and focuses more on how most of us forget to know how to value the people we love, for we are blinded by our tunnel vision of wanting to be successful in a career.

The narrator has some miscues on her voices changes but it’s okay to me. At first I didn’t like the voices but they I grew to like it as it goes.

[Nicoletta Camerin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Finally a book with good characters development, I loved it. I could relate to all the characters described. Of course it helps it is narrated by one of the most talented voices out there. Loved the realistic take on the sex scenes (many books written by famous women writers sometimes makes me wonder if they were written by men or worse..for men..so unrealistic), the second scene especially, perfect. It is a sweet story, I enjoyed it a lot.

[Tempe Mason · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A beautiful story but I feel that the voice the narrator gave to Jess was wrong, maybe too harsh or loud.

[Nokwe · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed it very much. I love their dynamic and how different from each other. Eyy everyone has their own baggage in this life, you just have to find someone who makes you want to be your better version despite the baggage.

[Carmela Liwag · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Lori Prince narrations have been hit or miss with me but this one proves all the rave reviews about her. Her tone and pace were good and the characters were brought to live with her narration talent. Gone was the loud harsh tones I've heard in other narrations of hers that made me cringe. And performances like this is why I constantly listen to her narrations. Great job!!!
As for the story itself, I liked it. It was cute. Uknown self centered doctor Jess has a plan and intends to follow it to a tee even after having a baby and heart failure. Sweet selfless Lena's only plan is to make it to the end of the day with a money to help pay a debt that has no end in sight. The two clash, and clash some more, until a spark flares and something more begins to build.
It's a fun read and a good listen.

[Carey Durden · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Sweet and heart warming! Lori Prince does an amazing job!

[emily · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was such a sweet and fun romance. Wonderful narration and a really nice story. ?

[holly · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Horrible narration! Ugh, I gave after 4 chapters! I will rather read the physical book! Cartoonish and emotionless voice! Nothing but trash audiobook!