Things That Break Us

By: Michelle Heard

Narrated by: Chloe Ryan, Christian Fox

Some happily ever afters begin in tragedy.

I’m an actor who hates the limelight. Everyone wants Easton Rowe’s attention—my money, my fame. It’s impossible to have a real relationship with a woman, so I don’t even try.

But then there’s Nova. My sister’s best friend. She’s been there our whole lives, and she’s here now to help us when we need her most. When I need her most.

I should keep my guard up, focus on my dying sister and her daughter. But I can’t ignore Nova. Not with the way she carries this grief with me. The way she flinches when I move too fast, the ghost of something lurking in her eyes. The way she blushes when I get too close, making me wonder how close I can get.

For once, I don’t want to keep my distance. Nova thinks she has nothing to give, but all I need is a chance. I know we can take our broken pieces and make something whole.

©2026 by Michelle Heard. (P)2026 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Warning before listening!

This book was brilliant. Heartbreaking, heartwarming, and everything in between! Make sure you’re not in public when you listen and prepare to ugly cry!

Cried so much!!

Wow! I listened to this all day today and haven’t cried so much from a book in so long. It was wonderful, heartbreaking and heartwarming.

Loved

I was not prepared for the emotional damage of this book 😭! But I loved every second of it. It was sweet & so loved packed Easton & Nova make a perfect couple, and the way they put Lainey first is the best.

Heartwarming Romance

First of all, I’m a huge Michelle,Heard fan! I love all her mafia books, so I definitely had to give this contemporary romance a shot. Right from the beginning, I was caught into the story and invested in the characters. I normally like romance suspense books, but Things That Break Us stole my heart, and I’m so glad I read it. The Narrators did an amazing job and made the story come to life.

The narration!!!

They did such a wonderful job with this!!! Please be prepared to cry and if you have a trigger with cancer please don’t read!! This story will break you and then put you back together ! Loved it !! And the narrators are amazing!! And is in duet!