A Thousand Heartbeats

By: Kiera Cass

Narrated by: Karissa Vacker, Gary Tiedemann, Hillary Huber

#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Selection series Kiera Cass is back with her most epic novel yet—a sweeping enemies-to-lovers standalone romance.

“Love has a sound. It sounds like a thousand heartbeats happening at the same time.”

Princess Annika has lived a life of comfort—but no amount of luxuries can change the fact that her life isn’t her own to control. The king, once her loving father, has gone cold, and Annika will soon be forced into a loveless marriage for political gain.

Miles away, small comforts are few and far between for Lennox. He has devoted his life to the Dahrainian army, hoping to one day help them reclaim the throne that was stolen from them. For Lennox, the idea of love is merely a distraction—nothing will stand in the way of fighting for his people.

But when love, against all odds, finds them both, they are bound by its call. They can’t possibly be together—but the irresistible thrum of a thousand heartbeats won’t let them stay apart.

Kiera Cass brings her signature sparkling romance to this beautiful story of star-crossed lovers and long-held secrets.

©2022 Kiera Cass (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers

Must read for any Kiera fan!

I didn't think I could love another heroine as much as America, I was wrong. Annika is wonderful! I absolutely adored the back and forth perspective set up between Lennox and Annika as it really lets you fall in love with both of them separately before falling in love with them as a couple. As always, Kiera is fantastic at unexpected twists and turns while also nodding to some so you're lured into a false sense of security 🤣 I love her for it.

If you loved the first three Selection books, I beg of you to read A Thousand Heartbeats. Annika and Lennox are every bit as fantastic as America and Maxon and now I honestly can't decide who I love more as a couple so I'll just love them both. While I love all Kiera's leading ladies and couples, America and Maxon have always had a special place in my heart I didn't think another couple could match until now.

I don't want to give anything away about the story, but if you love YA romance with action and adventure set in a medieval time period fantasy kingdom - you won't be disappointed.

Love this love story

Love is a sound. I cried sad tears and happy tears. Overall it was a little predictable but this book is one I’ll read again and again. I love how Kiera tells a story

Couldn't Put it Down!!

I loved this book. There are mysteries intertwined in this story from the beginning that aren't obvious, and you learn more and more throughout the story.
This book caused me some late nights, as I couldn't put it down!

Kiera never disappoints

I have loved Kiera’s writings since I first picked up The Selection over a decade ago. Each of her new books continue to get better, and by far this has to be my favorite (after The Selection Trilogy of course). I typically don’t like stories where the view point changes, however Kiera did a FANTASTIC transitioning each chapter, and it kept me entertained.

I seriously loved listening to this during my 12 hours shifts, and car rides.

I reccommend this book to EVERYONE.

i LOVED this book!

I absolutely adore this book.
the narrators just made the story ten times better, and especially Annika’s narrator. The characters are amazing, and Annika and Lennox had amazing character development. The plot was great and I’m very happy of how the ending turned out. I love Kiera Cass and all of her books, but this one was definitely one of her best books yet. No one could make dislike this book.

A mixed review.

I have been a fan of Kiera Cass since her debut of The Selection many years ago. The selection series, as well as The Crown series, will forever be some of my favorite books. I was extremely disappointed in The Betrothed series. I felt like it was sloppily written, but this book restored my faith in her ability. I wouldn’t say that this is an equal to the selection, but it is a close second, and is far better than her previous two books before this one.

Good Book

I was disappointed in how "damsel in distress" the book was, but fortunately, that changed. it took several chapters. It was a good book, however, I personally like the selection more

Wonderful story

I really enjoyed the mix of romance, action, and suspense throughout! The story like the rest of her novels is phenomenal!

Best HEA ever!

This was just the right balance of pride and stubbornness paired with compassion and grace and bitter sweetness . I loved every moment of this ride. Brava to Kiera Cass and the narrators did an amazing job as well. This is a must read for all those hopeless romantics out there!

Nice, clean listen

It’s refreshing to find an author that writes stories without profanity and sex.
I enjoyed the story, but there were some little inconsistencies that bothered me (inconsistencies in books are a pet peeve of mine). An example from the text is a character got stabbed “in the chest” and later on the wound is described as in the “abdomen” and the “side” and the “ribs.” It ruins the flow of the story when I have to repeatedly correct the mental images in my head to fit the changes in the text.
The story is predictable, but still good. I liked this author’s other works better.