Still Beating

Written by Jennifer Hartmann

Narrated by Laurie West and 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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Jul 11, 2023
• ISBN: 9798350836042

Jennifer Hartmann

Jennifer Hartmann resides in northern Illinois with her devoted husband and three hooligans. When she is not writing angsty love stories, she is likely thinking about writing them. She enjoys sunsets (because mornings are hard), bike riding, traveling, binging Buffy the Vampire Slayer reruns, and that time of day when coffee gets replaced by wine. Jennifer is a wedding photographer with her husband. She is also excellent at making puns and finding inappropriate humor in mundane situations. She loves tacos. She also really, really wants to pet your dog.

Reviews for Still Beating

[Inês Serra · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Couldn't put it down! It's a very dark and - I believe - realistic portrait of trauma and aftermath of that trauma. I loved the relationship between the main couple, and Dean is probably one of my favorite MC's of this year. The kidnapper was somewhat a caricature of a Pervert Bad Guy™ but served it's purpose. Mandy though... Jesus, did she annoy me throughout the whole book, lol.
All in all, love it and would totally recommend!

[Michelle · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Amazing narrator, it was dark, twisted and I loved it

[Nonia Sibanda · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It gave me goosebumps but the romance was beautiful. I loved the book

[paton.anngel · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely loved this book! Had me so invested and pulled at my heart strings!

[jones.shannon89 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Holy smokes!!!! This book is amazing! I loved it, every bit of it. I kinda started questioning myself because i loved it so much and it was a horrible thing that happened but the narrators, the writer…everything and everyone was on point.

[valentine.m.d88 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such a good book!! I read it a while ago and thought I'd give the audiobook a try I have a hard time listening to audiobooks but this narrator did a great job!!

[mwmaddieray · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The beginning was awesome but towards the end it got really annoying that she kept going back and forth with her emotions. Could have been ended sooner.

[cay.rose.gt · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

great audio wild story highly suggest definitely a tearjerker for those of us who want the absolute chaos

[michaeljohncreeke · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have hardly any words, it was so good..This story will stay with me for a long time.. the narration was also brilliant

[Silver Light · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I have never wanted a couple to be together more. Harrowing

[naylorshatana · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved the twists and turns of this book. The narrators were absolutely amazing.

[bskye413 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved it. Couldn't put it down no matter how hard I tried.
It's unlike any book I've read.

[1stchrist76 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Enjoyed the audio and the characters . . . ..was good book

[Sam · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

True love story. Full of raw emotions. Wonderfully written and kept me hooked. Will definitely be trying her other books!

[xowallyxo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Stunning. Loved both characters. Writing was great! Overall really loved it!

[ymxmzqm7q5 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Beautiful book, hard to explain all the feelings I felt reading what the characters went through.

[Shanelle Dickinson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Perfection. Everything about this was perfection.

I’ll never forget this book. I’ll never forget Cora, and I’ll never forget Dean. They’ll live on forever in my heart and in my mind. ?

[Katie Bruckman · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely phenomenal! It has me hooked from the beginning. Narrated well too.

[AneesahCooper · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was very dark compared to what I normally read but I enjoyed the writing. I would read more from this author, she knows how to craft an emotional story that keeps you interested in how things turn out for the protagonists.

[Nikki Haithcock · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It is an absolutely beautiful story with heartache and love. This was amazing!

[spindle1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Beautiful writing and a heartbreaking story. I absolutely loved it

[74amybouchard · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Good book keeps you engaged the entire time ****** heart wrenching

[Hannah Coutu · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I didn’t even know what I was getting into starting this book but wow! I couldn’t put it down!!

[Christina Becerra · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow! This was a great story. Even through the pain, something beautiful can come of it.

[Suzanne Welch · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Great love story with a bit of thrill mixed in!

[Kelli B · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The trauma is heart wrenching. I couldn’t guess how they were going to deal with it so I couldn’t put the book down.

[allan · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Great book, I believe few chapters could have gone but faster but overall definitely worth reading or listening

[Debra Marshall Teacher · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very well written and narrators brought the story to life.
Loved it!!

[rockyshannan718 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book twisted but good plot and steamy.... would recommend

[zoe · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very intense. I liked it a lot. The narrators were fantastic.