Overview

A sizzling exes-to-lovers second- chance romance from the author of Morbidly Yours, the “sweet, spicy, and fabulous” (Abby Jimenez, #1 New York Times bestselling author) TikTok sensation She doesn’t do second chances. But he's not done writing their song. Cielo “Lo” Valdez doesn’t believe in second chances. Surviving cancer taught her life is too short to spend time on someone who wronged you. But Aidan O’Toole is determined to show her life is best spent together. When the tough-as-nails Texan moved to Galway for medical school, she wasn’t looking for love. Aidan, a gorgeous, tattooed, mandolin-playing lawyer, slipped past her defenses. They each fell hard and fast. But when Aidan was given the opportunity of a lifetime—to move to London and record an album—he took it, breaking Lo's heart. Yet more than two years and a successful album later, every song he writes is still about her, the one he let get away. And every time Lo hears his voice on the radio singing about love, it’s an arrow straight to her soul. Now they’re on a collision course as maid of honor and best man at a weekend-long Irish castle wedding. Are some mistakes worth forgiving? Can Aidan convince Lo their song wasn’t meant to end?

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A GoodReads New Romance Book to Heat Up Summer “Heart Strings is poignant, punny, and preciously sweet. Fairbanks effortlessly tells a story of love and loss that makes you believe in the power of second chances.” —Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author of The Nanny “Second chance always gets me right in the feels, but add to that a lush Irish setting, an independent woman who thinks she doesn't need love, and a hot, sweet musician who still writes every song for her? I MEAN. Ivy Fairbanks has done it again -- I'll travel to Galway with her for as many books as she'll let me!” —Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers “Ivy Fairbank's Heart Strings is for all of us who adore second-chance romance books filled with yearning, tenderness, and sizzling chemistry. Cielo and Aidan's love story is one that will stay with me for a long, long time.”—Hannah Bonam-Young, USA Today bestselling author of Out on a Limb ""Fairbanks's second Galway-set story (after Morbidly Yours) is a sexy and sentimental second-chance romance that explores the true power of forgiveness. Perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez, Emily Henry, and Tessa Bailey."" —Library Journal (starred review) “Heart Strings has a gorgeous setting, second-chance angst, complicated family dynamics, and at the center of it all, a beautiful love story. I loved watching Cielo let her walls down for Aidan--who is a TOP-TIER romance hero—and learn to lean on others. Cielo's fear of opening her heart again and letting people into it, not just in the good times but in times of uncertainty as well, is deftly written and deeply relatable. I was rooting hard for Lo and Aidan with every page.” —Sarah Hogle, author of You Deserve Each Other

A GoodReads New Romance Book to Heat Up Summer The Everygirl Most Anticipated New Book of the Summer A Fangirlish Best Romance Book of August A Bibliolifestyle Must Read Book of August “Heart Strings is poignant, punny, and preciously sweet. Fairbanks effortlessly tells a story of love and loss that makes you believe in the power of second chances.” —Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author of The Nanny ""A sexy and sentimental second-chance romance that explores the true power of forgiveness. Perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez, Emily Henry, and Tessa Bailey."" —Library Journal (starred review) “Second chance always gets me right in the feels, but add to that a lush Irish setting, an independent woman who thinks she doesn't need love, and a hot, sweet musician who still writes every song for her? I MEAN. Ivy Fairbanks has done it again -- I'll travel to Galway with her for as many books as she'll let me!” —Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers ""Fairbanks’ second book in her Love in Galway series will be a hit with second-chance romance readers."" —Booklist “Ivy Fairbank's Heart Strings is for all of us who adore second-chance romance books filled with yearning, tenderness, and sizzling chemistry. Cielo and Aidan's love story is one that will stay with me for a long, long time.”—Hannah Bonam-Young, USA Today bestselling author of Out on a Limb ""Fairbanks impresses with this emotional second chance romance ... Readers will easily root for brave Lo and devoted Aidan and cheer when they show up for each other. The Irish backdrop is lovely, and Lo and Aidan's quirky friend group is charming enough to support future books. Contemporary romance readers won't want to miss this."" —Publishers Weekly “A charming and spicy Irish romance.” —Kirkus “Heart Strings has a gorgeous setting, second-chance angst, complicated family dynamics, and at the center of it all, a beautiful love story. I loved watching Cielo let her walls down for Aidan--who is a TOP-TIER romance hero—and learn to lean on others. Cielo's fear of opening her heart again and letting people into it, not just in the good times but in times of uncertainty as well, is deftly written and deeply relatable. I was rooting hard for Lo and Aidan with every page.” —Sarah Hogle, author of You Deserve Each Other “For fans of Irish-set romances with real emotional stakes; Aidan’s vulnerability and Lo’s strength warmed my heart like a perfect Celtic love song.” —Bibliolifestyle

“Heart Strings is poignant, punny, and preciously sweet. Fairbanks effortlessly tells a story of love and loss that makes you believe in the power of second chances.” —Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author of The Nanny “Second chance always gets me right in the feels, but add to that a lush Irish setting, an independent woman who thinks she doesn't need love, and a hot, sweet musician who still writes every song for her? I MEAN. Ivy Fairbanks has done it again -- I'll travel to Galway with her for as many books as she'll let me!” —Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers “Ivy Fairbank's Heart Strings is for all of us who adore second-chance romance books filled with yearning, tenderness, and sizzling chemistry. Cielo and Aidan's love story is one that will stay with me for a long, long time.”—Hannah Bonam-Young, USA Today bestselling author of Out on a Limb “Heart Strings has a gorgeous setting, second-chance angst, complicated family dynamics, and at the center of it all, a beautiful love story. I loved watching Cielo let her walls down for Aidan--who is a TOP-TIER romance hero—and learn to lean on others. Cielo's fear of opening her heart again and letting people into it, not just in the good times but in times of uncertainty as well, is deftly written and deeply relatable. I was rooting hard for Lo and Aidan with every page. —Sarah Hogle, author of You Deserve Each Other

Author Information

Ivy Fairbanks is the author of Morbidly Yours and Heart Strings, and a shameless consumer of rom-com books, hazelnut coffee, and Hozier music. Not necessarily in that order. Living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome has made her a believer in the importance of representation in romance. Fairbanks writes stories where realistic characters find love, acceptance, and their happily-ever-afters. She lives in the Tampa Bay area with her husband and son. At any given moment, she is probably trapped under a sleeping tabby cat.

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