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Straight from the Hart Kindle Edition

by Tracie Banister (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 58 ratings
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Romance isn’t dead. At least not as long as Vanessa Hart has anything to say about it. Having founded her own romance concierge business, Vanessa helps the couples of Los Angeles keep the spark alive by planning unique and unforgettable experiences guaranteed to make them fall even deeper in love. But playing Cupid doesn’t leave this boss lady any time to lock down her own happily ever after, or so she claims. Vanessa is secretly nursing a broken heart from her last serious relationship, which ended badly, like donate everything he left at her apartment to Goodwill and refuse to ever speak his name again badly. When Vanessa’s ex, celebrity publicist Alex Farr, reappears in her life with an intriguing business proposition, she’d like to tell him where to stuff it, but . . . Straight from the Hart is under attack by an unscrupulous former employee and getting the endorsement of Alex’s A-list client would prove Vanessa’s the best romance concierge in town. All she has to do is save the marriage of “It Couple” Jax and Jaz, which is teetering on the edge of a fault line thanks to his drunken indiscretion with a co-star, and get the twosome back on the red carpet in time for Jax’s film premiere. If only Vanessa didn’t have to work side-by-side with the man she once adored and now wants to throttle. Jax and Jaz might be soulmates who deserve a second chance, but there’s no going back for her and Alex. They are done. Over. Finished. Kaput. Vanessa just has to keep telling herself that until she believes it.
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Editorial Reviews

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"I was HOOKED on this book from beginning til the end. This book is hilarious, SWOONY, fun, quirky, intriguing and a bit of mystery read about a "glamourous" life of a romantic event planner/concierge."
-Charina at I'm Fully Booked


"Straight from the Hart is chick lit gold. It's funny, it's smart, it's well-written, and it's fast-paced."
-Laura Heffernan, author of the Reality Star series


"I loved Straight from the Hart and highly recommend it for a nice little escape from reality. Take a trip to Vanessa's world and get ready for some fun!"
-Susan at The Book Bag


"Straight from the Hart was charming, sweet, and laugh-out-loud funny, and I highly recommend it for all fans of contemporary romance, romantic comedy, and chick lit. I look forward to whatever Tracie Banister writes next!"
-Laurie Reads Romance


"Straight from the Hart is definitely going to be one of my top reads of 2021. If you love smart, sexy romcoms with humor and heart, you're in for a treat with this book!"
-Cat Lavoie, author of Eventually Evie


"I adore Vanessa, I think she is my favourite of this author's characters yet. This book has really taken me on a fun journey and been one that I have devoured in just one sitting. "
-Vik at Little Miss Book Lover


"Straight from the Hart is a fun, quirky, romance that should not be missed!"
-Kristin's Novel Café

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08Z2KHFNH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (April 12, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 12, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1033 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 58 ratings

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An avid reader and writer, Tracie Banister has been scribbling stories since she was a child, most of them featuring feisty heroines with complicated love lives like her favorite fictional protagonist Scarlett O'Hara. Her work was first seen on the stage of her elementary school, where her 4th grade class performed an original holiday play she penned. (Like all good divas-in-the-making, she also starred in and tried to direct the production.)

Tracie’s dreams of authorial success were put on the backburner when she reached adulthood and discovered that she needed a "real" job in order to pay her bills. Her career as personal assistant to a local entrepreneur lasted for 12 years. When it ended, she decided to follow her bliss and dedicate herself to writing full-time. She is the proud winner of the 2017 Independent Press Award (Romantic Comedy) and a Bronze Medal in the 2017 Readers’ Favorite Awards (Chick Lit).

Although Tracie swore she’d never write a sequel to any of her books, the character of Izzy Alvarez, who first appeared in In Need of Therapy, would not be denied. Izzy As Is is Tracie’s fifth novel, and she hopes readers enjoy this return trip to Miami.

Tracie blogs about books and other fun stuff at http://traciebanister.blogspot.com/

You can subscribe to her author newsletter, The Banister Buzz, here: http://eepurl.com/by0VAv

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Author, Tracie Banister is out with her seventh novel, STRAIGHT FROM THE HART. The romcom takes readers back to the original location of her first novel, Hollywood. Tracie is known strong female protagonists and swoon worthy males readers love to love and hate. Vanessa is in the love business, a kind of love concierge. People pay big bucks for her to recreate and reignite the sparks in their lives.There are a plethora of interesting and quirky characters starting with her Grandmother, a famous Hollywood actress, mother a therapist, an imaginary boyfriend named, Ian, vindictive former employee, Quinn and her former boyfriend, Alex, whom she's not really gotten over, plus lots of twists and turns.I've been a fan of Tracie's since her first novel, BLAME IT ON THE FAME, and was thrilled to receive a copy of STRAIGHT FROM THE HART. If you've not already a fan, prepare to become one.
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CLA
5.0 out of 5 stars Another page-turner from Tracie Banister! A must-read romcom!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2021
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I could not put this book down! STRAIGHT FROM THE HART has everything I've come to expect from a Tracie Banister book: a strong leading lady, swoon-worthy love interests, and an engaging story that had me hooked until the very last page.

Learning about the world of a romance concierge was so much fun! Vanessa is a romance expert who can put together unforgettable experiences for couples... but her own love life is a bit of a mess. And it gets even messier when you add an ex-boyfriend and a Hollywood scandal to the mix.

In true Banister-style, the supporting cast is colorful and wonderfully entertaining. I especially loved Viv, Vanessa's grandmother. She jumps off the page in every scene she's in and I'd love to sit down with her for a chat over brunch... the woman has Old Hollywood stories for days! I loved seeing the interaction between Vanessa, her mother, and her grandmother. Despite their differences and disagreements, the Hart women have an unbreakable bond.

STRAIGHT FROM THE HART is definitely going to be one of my top reads of 2021.
If you love smart, sexy romcoms with humor and heart, you're in for a treat with this book!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Straight to your heart
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2021
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Second chances with the one that got away are always a great read. Add in a Hollywood theme, a romance concierge, publicist and a few actors and you have a can't put down book!!! A fantastic way to kick start my summer reading.
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Meredith Schorr
5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021
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I fell in love with Banister's writing after devouring her debut, Blame it on the Fame, and was very excited when she returned to her roots with a Hollywood-based story in Straight From the Hart. It was such a fun read with entertaining details regarding the glamorous lives (and loves) of the rich and famous throughout. Vanessa was a strong and sassy heroine and I found her mixed emotions with respect to her ex, Alex, to be very believable and heartwarming and was pulling for Alex from the beginning. Talk about a great book boyfriend! Jax was probably my favorite side character but the dynamic between Vanessa, her mother and grandmother was both hilarious and adorable.
Another winner from Tracie Banister.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sooo good for the heart!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2021
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After living through this crazy year, I was so excited to find a new Tracie Banister book out! What better way to escape the stress than to lose yourself in one of Banister’s lavish tales? Romance and sizzle and fun, oh my!

Vanessa is the ultimate romantic. Smart as a whip, she has turned her amorous abilities into a lucrative career as a romance concierge. She carefully and lovingly curates the ultimate experiences for couples lucky enough to procure her services. Unfortunately, her personal life is nowhere near as swoonworthy. While she has an enviable support network of family and friends (her grandmother is my favorite!), she hasn’t been able to find “the one.” Or has she already found him? When her company is threatened by a devious former employee, she finds herself joining forces with a man who left a sizeable scar on her heart. Shenanigans quickly ensue and you will find yourself on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure that you’ll remember for a long time.

Straight from the Hart is absolutely enchanting from beginning to end. So, go grab a cocktail and something to nosh on and settle in for this wonderful tale!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Straight from the Hart is my favorite so far!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2021
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Having read all of Tracie's books, I could not wait for this one. The tease sounded like a great story line, and I knew it would be a fun read. Well, it WAS fun! And exciting! And sophisticated! And, well, HOT! The only thing that I really hated was that it ended! The heroine is delightful, but her mother and grandmother are also incredibly entertaining. And the men. Oh, the men! Each a story in themselves. Please, please, write a sequel. I want more!!
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Jo Fergus
4.0 out of 5 stars Another fun, unique story :)
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2021
Vanessa is all about romance, she specialises in creating unique experiences for all of her clients. Straight from the Hart is her very successful romance concierge business that has an exclusive clientele. From planning proposals, weddings and other personal celebrations, they have a stellar reputation they are proud of.

When Hollywood ‘it’ couple Jaz and Jax have a very public break up, Vanessa’s publicist ex-boyfriend comes knocking on her with a proposal. He wants them to work together to save the marriage of his top client, it would be a win win all round. Although initially skeptical, Vanessa agrees to help bring this couple back together.

This is just the beginning of an unravelling that leads them in all sorts of directions. The first ⅔ of the story revolves around this situation and in the last ⅓ we get more of Vanessa’s own personal story. I really enjoyed the connection she had with her pseudo boyfriend Ian. Her grandmother Viv provided a lot of laughs too. I also loved how she cared so much for her clients, they weren’t just a means to an end for her, she genuinely wanted to help them.

Vanessa and Alex were an example of what happens when you meet someone but it’s just not the right time yet. They both had career goals and things they wanted to achieve in life the first time they dated and even though they had an amazing connection, one that Vanessa hoped would be more it was too soon for them to have a permanent future together. However, this time things are different and everything just feels so right between them.

This is the second story I have read from Tracie Banister and like the first one, it had a very unique storyline. There was plenty of romance but also a bit of a mystery weaved in there, plus a book baddie, a horny grandmother and plenty of laugh out loud moments :)
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L.H.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Banister Book yet
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2021
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Straight from the Hart is chick lit gold. It's funny, it's smart, it's well-written, and it's fast-paced. It's also got my personal catnip -- a main character with a really interesting job I don't know anything about. (I like to learn new things when I read fun books.) I got so annoyed every time I had to put this book down, and I really can't recommend it highly enough.

Go forth and read!
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KT Walsh
3.0 out of 5 stars Wasn't for me
Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2021
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I absolutely love this author. However, this book I just couldn't get into. I am so sorry. Will definitely be reading more from this author, just not this one
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