Catch the Sun

By: Jennifer Hartmann

Narrated by: Raven Wildewood, Dane Anderson

"Kissing you feels like catching the sun . . . "

At seven years old, Ella Sunbury and Max Manning were inseparable—until life scattered them in different directions, forcing Ella to abruptly leave town. A decade later, she returns for their senior year of high school, moving in across the street from her childhood best friend. But she's not the same girl Max once knew.

She now lives in the shadow of her brother: a notorious felon on death row, convicted of a crime that shook the nation. Reeling from the fallout and shunned by her peers, all Ella wants is to fade into the background.

Max has little room for distractions, juggling responsibilities for a disabled father and a distant twin brother. But Ella's return reignites something within him. He wants to be close to her again, to understand her . . . and to turn their friendship into more.

But as their relationship blossoms, new tragedy strikes, and darkness threatens to tip their delicate balance. In order to find the light, they'll have to navigate the shadows.

And to catch the sun . . . they must first endure the flames.

Contains mature themes.

©2024 Jennifer Hartmann (P)2024 Tantor

Hartmann does it again

Spine tingling master piece! Characters are so well written. Even though there’s very little spice, it’s not missed. The story makes up for it.
Narration: 🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️

Ella and Max

☀️Audiobook review☀️

• 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀
• 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗠𝗖
• 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗠𝗖
• 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
• 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮/𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴
• 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹
• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗴𝗲
• 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲
• 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴
• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲!!!!

Another 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 book by Jennifer Hartmann ! I would love to say I've flown through her books. But it always takes me far too long to get to the next. I have to give my heart time to heal. Even though she always does an impeccable job of healing it by the end of the book! I'm so glad I'm finally getting to this book!

Ella and Max's story was 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴. But I did enjoy the ride that Jennifer put me through! Ella's character stole my heart right away with her witty and take-no-BS personality! And Max, oh sweet sweet Max, this boy's patience was insane. His love for Ella was beautiful! Right from the start. Even as children this boy adored her. And knew that she was it for him. And even as a broody teenager, he saw Ella just like he always had as kids. Even the sides she hid from the world.

These two couldn't have found their way back to each other at a better time. I loved watching Max win over the very cynical Ella. And watching both of them find a safe place in each other.

This book is told over a few timelines. And each one flowed so well. Jennifer did such a good job of having you connect with the characters. Even the side characters. I feel like that's one of my favorite parts about the books she writes. She always does such an incredible job of making you see the character. Fall for them. And never wanna let them go!

Thank you Jennifer for another 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 story! You always blow me away! And this book was no different!!!

This audiobook was so good! I'm so glad I listened to it. Raven Wildewood was the 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧 Ella. With her playful voice she delivered Ella's sarcastic comebacks so flawlessly! I thought so many times while listening to this book, that I couldn't have imagined a better Ella. Dane Anderson did such an incredible job giving us 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 Max. He brought so much life to Max's character. Especially during the emotional scenes. They were delivered so well. Max and Ella needed this pair. And I couldn't have been more happy with their performances!

One of the best!

Jennifer Hartmann does it again. This book was fantastic. It’s a must read! Story was great, a little mystery and lots of romance.

Incredibly storytelling

This story is so heart wrenching and beautiful at the same time. The incredible narrators made it feel so real and vivid. Be ready to shed quite a few tears with this one.

Loved It

I loved this book!!!! The storyline was great. The characters were amazing. It had passion, emotion. I am now a big fan.!!!

Good book

I quickly disliked max's voice but pushed through the book to see how the plot would play out. Happy I did

Good story- double 2nd chance

The female narrator was perfect
I liked the male voice in and of itself but it didn’t match the MMC. His voice is too gruff and mature for an 18 year old.

Jennifer Hartmann rips my heart out every time

I don’t know why I continue to do this to myself. I know by now any Jennifer Hartmann book is bound to make me cry and this one was no different. One of my favorite authors when I need a good cry. I have never not enjoyed one of her books!

Catch The Sun

I love Jennifer Hartmann!! This was the sweetest love story. It did have tragedy and sorrow, but was absolutely beautiful. I usually do not listen to audiobooks but wanted to give it a try. I thought the 2 narratives did a good job.

Book cover- 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Characters- ✨✨✨✨✨
Plot- ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice- 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️

The love. The plot not really twists but turners. The raw truths of love in this life. It was heartbreaking and wholesome.

I really enjoyed this book. I read it and then listened to it. Listening is a whole new experience.