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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Monique Espitia

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I didn’t always like the Enemies to Lovers trope, and it’s taken me some years to appreciate it. Lately, I can’t get enough of it. Throw in a love triangle and I was hooked. Rae and Dean both come from complicated pasts and it deeply affects their outlook on “love.” Some people just aren’t meant for Happily Ever After, right? Boy, am I glad they both were sooo wrong! This slow burn hit every nerve as their romance develops further. Just when you think it’s about to HEA, in comes Brandon messing things up! Lol I loved the added characters in the storyline but I was already 100% invested in Rae and Dean’s “ship.” So glad I gave this book a read, can’t wait to see what’s in store next for the other characters.

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Lauren West

His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This author has quite the play on words. This was a Sexy and romantic story. There was such a deep connection that could be felt with our characters as they found their way back to one another. Brandon and Calliope had a hard road. Every ounce of the story was heartfelt and definitely a must read.

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Julie Johnson

His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve been anxiously waiting to get my hands on this book after reading the first book in this series! This book, while the second in a series, can be easily read as a stand alone.

Brandon Rossi is the front man for a rock band, Canis Major and his best friends are his band mates. He’s restless as the band has just come off a huge international tour and his artwork is slowing down a bit. He’s ready to get out and find what it is that he’s missing. Rae, one of his dearest friends, encourages him to travel and continue doing some artwork while he’s seeing sights. Brandon decides to go to Morocco to visit his friend Chris, and while there, he meets up with an art gallerist.

Calliope Chen-Bisset is that art gallerist and once she lays eyes on Brandon, a lot of great childhood memories come flooding back to both her and Brandon. Callie is the sister of one of Brandon’s bandmates and while they never hooked up while growing up, there has always been some sort of attraction there. Brandon helped Callie get through some difficult points in her life but not the most difficult ones.

Sparks start to fly between Callie and Brandon as soon as they lay eyes on each other but it’s been 15 years since they last saw each other. Callie’s family hasn’t mentioned her in years and, truth be told, there has been a bit of a rift between them too. Callie has experienced things that no woman…no person ever should experience but now that Philippe is a part of her life, she will always be looking over her shoulder. He’s the crazy ex-lover who just won’t let go.

Can Brandon keep his reputation in tact while learning to love Callie and her scars?

I loved this book and already can’t wait for the next one! There are some difficult topics covered and the author does issue a warning at the beginning of this book. I was not personally triggered by any of the scenes as they were handled quite delicately with enough information to let the reader know what happened without being overly graphic. This is a second chance romance of sort, but more importantly, a phoenix rising from the ashes story.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Shea Gilkerson 3/13/23

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dean and Rae are both very happy in their lives and having sworn off relationships is a big part of why.

Rae watched her mother die from a broken heart and swore that she would never give it a chance to break her, too. She is living her dream, getting paid while she gets to travel the world. Life is exactly how she wants it.

Dean was abandoned at the altar and decided that was the last time he ever gave anyone power over him. He is a successful businessman and is rich in both money and people who care about him.

When they come together, they never expect it will change their lives forever. I really enjoyed the characters and relationship building. The burn of the emotional rollercoaster feels personally relatable. From jealousy, pain, joy, excitement, betrayal…it is a great read and kept me invested.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Angelina Frazzini

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This books is book one of the series. This is the first book I’ve read by this author but I wasn’t disappointed. This was such a good book I couldn’t put it down!

Rae has decided, after seeing what it did to her mom, that love is just not for her. She is independent. She gets to travel and see the world. Why would she need to be tied to a man? Dean doesn’t let anything get him down. To make sure of that, he’s swearing off women. Neither one of them expect that one weekend can change everything. Why would they? They are happy with how their lives are.

These characters are so well developed. Rae and Dean are both stubborn. Rae is patient but also knows not to take any crap. Their chemistry just about jumps off the page. You couldn’t help but root for them! This book has some ups and downs and so much heart and emotion. It’s truly well written and I can’t wait to dive into book two. I definitely recommend this book!

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Jade Thomson

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this one! This was a wonderfully written slow burn romance that was a blast to read. I enjoyed Rae and Deans chemistry. The storyline kept me hooked and I read this in practically one sitting. The secondary characters were fleshed out and had some of the best dialogue in the book. I think the author did a fantastic job making the reader feel the vast amount of emotions the MCs experienced. If you’re a fan of slow burn romance- you’ll love this book! I’m looking forward to reading the next in the series. (:

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book #2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Angela Hayes

His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

His Forever Muse is the second book in The Echo series by C.R. Alam. This is a captivating second-chance contemporary romance- a friends to lovers rockstar romance with a best friends sister element threaded through.
Brandon is the front man for rock band ‘Canis Major’. His whole life revolves around his creativity and artistic expression- music, art, and tattoos. So, when he loses his inspiration and his creativity begins to suffer, Brandon’s quest is to find something, well anything really, that will reignite his creative passion. This is where he encounters a blast from the past, in the form of Calliope Chen-Bisset…. will she become “His Forever Muse”? This is well worth the read to find out….
There’s plenty of emotion, chemistry, friendship, suspense, and overcoming past pain to take a chance on love. My favourite of the series, so far.
Bring on Book #3!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, C.R. Alam!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Jenni Bishop

His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
His Forever Muse is a romantic suspense friends to lover’s second chance story. It is the second book in The Echo series. I enjoyed the first book Echoing Hearts so I was looking forward to seeing the secondary characters from the first book get their own story and what this book brought to the series. I fell in love with this book even more.
Although this story has some domestic violence themes, which may cause some triggers the author did a good job of not writing it graphically.
This heartfelt tale will make your heartache along the way as we watch our female lead find herself in a safe and loving environment that helps her to find herself and her strength once again. There is pain and suffering, angst and fear, tension and suspense and a couple of twists and an unpleasant ex from the past.
I look forward to seeing where C.R. Alam takes us next.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Ashly Renner

His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am a sucker for a second chance romance always, and this one did not disappoint. I loved Brandon and Callie’s story. Their feelings go way back to their childhood, but they went their separate ways. Will they ultimately find their way back to each other one day? If fate has anything to do with it they certainly will, never without a few bumps in the road of course.

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Aranza

His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

His Forever Muse (The Echo Series) by C. R. Alam

4 out of 5 Stars

All I can say is I’m obsessed with Brandon. His Forever Muse is the second book on The Echo Series. I was extremely happy with this read. A fabulous second chance romance story that will make your heart feel it all. I was unable to put this book down. A must read.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Aranza

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C. R. Alam

4 out of 5 Stars

The first book of the Echo Series. Echoing Hearts will take you to amazing places with great characters. You will fall in love with the characters and their intense relationship. I love how the characters are relatable in their own way. This was definitely an easy read and very enjoyable. Definitely recommend reading this book.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Christine Baranek

His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

His Forever Muse
By: C.R. Alam

Second Chance Romance

I love the first book – Echoing hearts and I was truly hoping to get to know each of the characters in the first book even better. This next one was Brandon’s story. Brandon was such a wonderful character. However his wonderfulness is underscored by Callie. Callie is the perfect main character, she is strong and resilient yet despite her past she is still able to trust in people and open up. She had a past that was difficult and the author did not shy away from tackling it. Because just as in real life, sometimes we have difficult pasts that make us who we are. This difficult subject matter is what made this book even more special. It was handled in just the right way. I truly love the romance that was in this but it was also partnered with a lot of suspense. It was well written and I definitely recommend it!

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Ashley Hasting

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You’ve got Rae Allen who has a job where she can travel and writes about them. You’ve got Dean Rowland who is a billionaire and has money and family, but still is lonely. When they end up in a situation together, a connection is there. This is a great enemies to lovers book! I love the drama and romance!

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Ashley Sugar

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a wonderful read! Dean and Rae have tons of things to work through but reading their journey was great even through the hard times. I love a good slow burn/ enemies to romance book! It’s two of my favorite tropes and this book definitely didn’t disappoint. Great characters and a well written story! I wish I could read it again for the first time!

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Rosanna Ingram

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam

Rae is sent in to interview a property owner and write an article about a home when the original woman gets sick. However, the man at the house is not expecting her. He is rude and arrogant…and good looking…and did I mention arrogant? Dean is intrigued by the woman trespassing on his property. When he finds out the reason she is there, he entertains her for the weekend with thoughts of never seeing her again.

When their paths cross again, they start building a friendship…and, later, a relationship. But the betrayal from Dean’s past and the abandonment issues from Rae’s past keeps them from opening up completely to each other. This creates roadblocks that they can’t seem to overcome. When Rae shuts him Dean out completely, there is nothing he won’t do to tell her the truth…but is Rae willing to listen? Or has she closed off her heart forever?

This was a good story. It is a slow-burn that requires the main character to really work for it. There is a lot of emotional baggage to wade through, from both of them…but it feels so real because they are things that normal people go through in their own relationships. I could literally feel the highs and lows of the characters (and wanted to slap Dean upside the head a few times). I found myself immersed into their story and was rooting for them to find their happy endings.

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Kristan Anderson

His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

His Forever Muse is book two in CR Alam’s The Echo Series. I fell for Brandon in book one. The romantic famous best friend. He just wants his happily ever after and he truly deserves it. Callie has had a hard time letting go from a hard past. There was a lot of character growth in this story from Callie. I enjoyed the second chance storyline between these two. It felt like any fantasy where you want to fall for the lead of your favorite band. I’m happy that Brandon got his story and that it was just what he needed. Very steamy spicy scenes. I feel like book two was much better than book one – though that is strictly personal preference.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Nichole Chrisman

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book one of the Echo Series introduces us to Dean and Rea. When they meet, neither of them wants to find someone and while they have attraction, Rea thinks Dean is a jerk and Dean just wants to be left alone. But attraction does flair until a best friend comes into town to throw off this new love with jealousy and insecurity. This is an hea and the couple is so well written. Great new series.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Kelli Harper

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book will draw you in from page one and have you turning pages as fast as you can read them. This an amazing story and really draws you in. Dean and Rae… WOW the chemistry between them jumps off the pages at you. The story here is so realistic that you can feel the heart break and the tension during the difficult times. The need for closure and the need for trust. It is all so real. WONDERFUL story. I cannot wait to read the second book in this series.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Jennifer Ramos

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This contemporary romance takes us to the story of Dean and Rae. Story is very captivating from the very beginning and just makes you want to keep reading. Dean, who was stood up at his wedding a couple of years ago, has been truly invested in his very successful career but has left something that has been missing in his life. Rae, a product of a divorced family, has seen the devastating effects of the divorce on her mother and vows not to put herself through love’s end result. At a chance weekend meeting, both Rae and Dean meet in-person and in ways are intrigued with each other’s presence. It was quite an experience to see Rae and Dean’s connection unravel into a romance through the challenges brought along the way. I am definitely looking out for the next novel in this series!

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Melissa Fink

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Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Echoing Hearts was such an amazing romance book. This was my first book I read by this author and I was not disappointed. She had my attention from the beginning to the end. This book was so unpredictable you wouldn’t know what was going to happen next. If you love a good romance book with twists & turns, then this is a book for you to read.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Ashley Mertz

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Echoing Hearts is the first installment of the Echo series. C.R. Alam loves to write heartfelt and steamy love stories that feature characters her readers would root for. Echoing Hearts definitely does not fall short in either of those categories. This enemies to lovers romance features two amazing characters who are vulnerable, stubborn, and struggle with relationship insecurities. Dean and Rae were lovable and relatable. At times I wanted to shake some sense into Dean and make him realize how crazy he was being. But in the end I found myself rooting for their relationship all the way. They both deserved to be happy. I can’t wait to see what book 2 brings to the table.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Candida Hopper

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this romantic read very much. Rae and Dean had chemistry from the beginning but their past relationships have made them very leery of romance. I liked how the author let other characters help bring the story alive and helped us get to know the main characters better. There are some steamy moments in this book that you don’t want to miss out on. I had a hard time putting this book down once I started reading because I became invested on how things were going to turn out for these two. Rae and Dean go through some ups and downs in this story and I think it made them better for it in the end. I recommend this book. I can’t wait to read what the author has in store for us next.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Vanessa Estrada

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I loved reading this book, it had both enemies to lovers AND a love triangle, which are my favorite tropes ever!! The characters were funny and relatable, and really likable. I found myself really rooting for them throughout the book. The writing was pretty good as well, it was easy to read but it was entertaining at the same time. This is the first book I’ve read by this author, but I really think I will read some more books by her

His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Tonya Merritt

His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book I’ve read of C.R. Alam and she did not disappoint me. If you have read Echoing Hearts, then this story will make you even happier. The book follows front man Brandon from Canis Major in his reunification to his first love and the battles that he faces.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Amy Dean

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rae spent her life traveling the world but it took Dean to challenge her and ignite her to finally find a place called home thanks to his perseverance. This story was well written and such a page turner to keep up with the relationship saga. Two hearts meant to be together will find a way, even if it takes a bit of help from their friends.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by LaliLovely

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved Echoing Hearts! Gives off highkey Lifetime movie vibes that I really & truly adore. Steamy & sweet & a touch angsty, I read this book in a day & a half only because I have kids & I guess kids like, need attention or whatever lol. This book also gave me almost painful wanderlust, in the most delightful way though, so I’m cool with it. Brandon is a DREAM I wish I could bring to life, & I hope so much that there’s a next book about his wonderful self along with his mysterious past romance. Relatable, fantastically written characters full of self awareness & growth. There’s just the right touch of drama to make the love story exciting & make me tear up, without being heartbreaking & making me ugly cry. Definitely a good choice for a book pick me up any time!

Reviewed by @lalilovely

 

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Shelly Kittell

His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brandon and Callie’s story was fantastic. They have had a secret “love crush” one each other since they were young. To get a chance again now that they are adults is a dream come true, the only problem is Phillipe. The antagonist is quite the piece of work. I loved Brandon from Echoing Hearts. It’s great to see him find love. Callie is working through her issues to see where she is, to gain that independence. Will their relationship work? I enjoyed watching Callie grow with strength, confidence and stand up to Phillipe. The women in this series are strong and independent which I love. The plot twist was a surprise. I loved this book also.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Rayne East

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Enemies to lovers contemporary romance
This is the first book in The Echo Series and it was very well done. I quickly connected with Rae especially with her straightforward manner and the way she justifies everything. Dean was also an easy character to like, though he has some very sharp edges. Their path to happiness is especially rough but I really like how the author kept their romance mature and realistic. There’s a bit of everything thrown in from angst to a bit of steam. Looking forward to getting to know Brandon more in book 2. Recommend.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Jules Herbert

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fantastic book by a truly wonderfully talented author. I really enjoyed following Rae and Dean as these two remarkably strong willed and determined characters fell for each other while fighting against past hurts that they believed not only formed them but also protected them. This book is a really great read with wonderful characters, both main and side characters are well developed, vivid writing that enables you to completely envision the world they live in and a creative storyline to keep you reading page after page! It’s a fantastic start to what I am sure will be a fabulous series! Bring on the next book I say!!

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Lauren West

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I did not know if I would love or hate this book upon first glance. It was outside of the box for me because I don’t typically enjoy love triangles. This author is new to me and I would 100% pick up another book they have written. The story was heartfelt, romantic, emotional, dramatic, and felt down to earth. Rae and Dean had a story that most can humanly relate to.
Ray and Dean each had a background where heartbreak shaped their outlook on where their lives would go. With determination and distraction, they successfully avoided, the L word, and their past demons. As they find their feelings, unavoidable, they just give in and go where things lead. Both prove to be stubborn and jaded. They dive in headfirst and learn what it is like when love is meant to be.

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