Every Beat of My Heart

New York Sullivans #0.5

by Bella Andre

You are cordially invited to a very special wedding....

What do you get when two Sullivans pick the same wedding date?

Two super-sexy grooms.
Two beautiful brides.
Two very unconventional (four-legged and furry) ring bearers.

And Sullivans from around the world coming together to celebrate vows of forever with auto mogul Zach Sullivan and dog trainer Heather Linsey - and pro baseball star Ryan Sullivan and sculptor Vicki Bennett.

This is the double wedding millions of Sullivan fans have been waiting for....

Special note from Bella Andre: If you are already a fan of the series, I hope you absolutely love getting to reconnect with all your favorite San Francisco and Seattle Sullivans. If you are just getting started, this is a great way to meet everyone!

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Audiobook, Novella, Fiction, Short Stories

Audiobook

First published August 5, 2016

About the author

Bella Andre is the New York Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of “The Sullivans” and “The Morrisons” series.

Having sold more than 10 million books, Bella Andre’s novels have been #1 bestsellers around the world and have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists 84 times. She has been the #1 Ranked Author at Amazon (on a top 10 list that included Nora Roberts, JK Rowling, James Patterson and Steven King). Apple iBooks named her one of the "bestselling authors of all time." And Publishers Weekly named Oak Press (the publishing company she created to publish her own books) the Fastest-Growing Independent Publisher in the US. After signing a groundbreaking 7-figure print-only deal with Harlequin MIRA, Bella’s “The Sullivans” series is being released in paperback in the US, Canada, and Australia.

Known for “sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance” (Publishers Weekly), her books have been Cosmopolitan Magazine “Red Hot Reads” twice and have been translated into ten languages. Winner of the Award of Excellence, The Washington Post called her “One of the top writers in America” and she has been featured by Entertainment Weekly, NPR, USA Today, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and TIME Magazine. A graduate of Stanford University, she has given keynote speeches at publishing conferences from Copenhagen to Berlin to San Francisco, including a standing-room-only keynote at Book Expo America in New York City.

Bella also writes the New York Times bestselling Four Weddings and a Fiasco series as Lucy Kevin. Her “sweet” contemporary romances also include the new Walker Island series written as Lucy Kevin.

If not behind her computer, you can find her reading her favorite authors, hiking, swimming or laughing. Married with two children, Bella splits her time between the Northern California wine country, a 100 year old log cabin in the Adirondacks, and a flat in London overlooking the Thames..

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For digital/eBook, audiobook, foreign licensing, conference keynote and press inquiries, please contact Bella at bella@bellaandre.com

Reviews

[Bella Andre]

A NOTE FROM BELLA ANDRE:
The eBook is finally here for EVERY BEAT OF MY HEART, a double wedding novella featuring The Sullivans that reviewers are calling “fan-freaking-tastic” and “simply wonderful”! I can’t wait for you to read it & thank you for sharing this with your friends on Goodreads! <3 Bella

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*Paperback (shipped from Amazon)*
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*Audiobook*
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Audible ~ http://bellaandre.com/EBOMH_Audible

[Deanna❤Pink Lady❤️]

5 Make Me Smile Stars
Audio Review

Love Love Love
Happy Happy Happy
Bella Andre makes my heart swell with her stories about The Sullivan's. I am completely smitten with the entire family. So when I hear about a new Sullivan story I get all giddy.

This book solidifies how wonderful Bella Andre does romance. These characters are magical and loving and will completely have you swooning.

This book invokes the double wedding of Ryan and Vicky and Zach and Heather. Two brothers that have always been super close pick the same day to get married and thus a double wedding begins!! The entire family and cousins come together and makes for a wonderful read. I smiled the entire time while listening to the audio. I even got teary in places because of the love these characters have for one another.

If you are a Sullivan fan, this is a magical novella that you don't want to miss. How can you pass up a chance to just read/listen, be happy and completely giddy. The Sullivan's are amazing and addicting!!

[Val]

Update: July 28, 2024

I still love Every Beat Of My Heart as much as I loved it the first and second time I read it. I just love The Sullivans so much, especially the San Francisco branch; and I absolutely loved revisiting this beautiful moment where Zach & Heather and Ryan & Vicki finally get married!!!! Plus we get to see some bits from the rest of the characters whom by this book have been with us all for 14 books!!!

It did feel a bit bittersweet this time around, not gonna lie, because as I've already read before the books that follow this one, I know we will not get much of my favorite couples anymore... so this book now felt a like a goodbye *CRYING* but I really really hope that as Bella Andre gave us this beautiful novella after 14 books, she will revisit the San Francisco branch again in the future *PRAYS* I really want to know where Chase, Chloe, Marcus, Nicola, Gabe, Megan, Sophie, Jake, Zach, Heather, Ryan, Vicki, Lori, Grayson and Mary are at now (no special mention for Smith and Valentina because they appear in The Davenports and Mavericks series so I know what they're up to).

Anyway, Every Beat of My Heart is for this fabulous series and this fantastic love story filled with laughter, lots of love and a couple of tears here and there. I LOVE IT!! I LOVE THEM!!! LONG LIVE THE SAN FRANCISCO SULLIVANS!


Original Review: August 29, 2016

YAY for Heather & Zach! YAY for Vicki & Ryan! I loved LOVED LOVED how wonderful the preparations for the wedding, and the actual wedding, were. I loved going back to San Francisco (still my favourite branch of the big Sullivan tree), and I loved the dogs and every character from the San Francisco and Seattle's branches that reunited to celebrate these beautiful unions.

A fantastic addition to The Sullivans series filled with love, reunions, laughter and lots of new information on old and new characters.

If this is your first time reading The Sullivans, DON'T FORGET TO CHECK ALL THE BOOKS AND STORIES BEFORE THIS ONE.

The San Francisco Sullivans

Book 1: The Look of Love (Chase and Chloe)
Book 2: From This Moment On (Marcus and Nicola)
Book 3: Can't Help Falling in Love (Gabe and Megan)
Book 4: I Only Have Eyes for You (Sophie and Jake)
Book 5: If You Were Mine (Zach and Heather)
Book 6: Let Me Be The One (Ryan and Vicki)
Book 7: Come A Little Bit Closer (Smith and Valentina)
Book 8: Always on My Mind (Lori and Grayson)
Book 9: Kissing Under the Mistletoe (Jack and Mary Sullivan)

The Seattle Sullivans

Book 10: The Way You Look Tonight (Rafe and Brooke)
Book 11: It Must Be Your Love (Mia and Ford)
Book 12: Just to Be With You (Ian and Tatiana)
Book 13: I Love How You Love Me (Dylan and Grace)
Book 14: All I Ever Need Is You (Adam and Kerry)

San Francisco & Seattle Sullivans reunite for Zach & Heather, and Ryan & Vicki's wedding
Book 14.5 Every Beat Of My Heart

[Lynn Lim]

FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC!!! Bella has hit another one out of the park, and has definitely taken the checkered flag with Every Beat of My Heart!!! This was a wonderful surprise Ms. Andre sprung on her fans this week. The book is a continuation to the wonderful Sullivan series. But, this is also an update on two couples, Ryan Sullivan, a world series winning pitcher and sculptor Vicki Bennett from Let Me Be the One, Book 6 and auto shop Zach Sullivan and dog trainer Heather Linsey from If You Were Mine, Book 5. I flipped when I found out that Ms. Andre wrote and had recorded as a continuation to these two outstanding books.
The book continues the story of these two couples and the planning of their weddings. These Sullivan’s can accomplish anything when they put their minds to it. A wedding in two, no wait, a double wedding! We also see how the Sullivan family is growing. I am not going to describe any more about the book and give anything away. Let us just say there are a few surprises in store for you when you read this book.
Ms. Andre has continued her phenomenal story telling skills with this book. She drawls you into the story to the point you never want to leave.
Kudos Ms. Andre on another killer book! I can always count on one of your books to take me away from the grind of life for a while.
Ms. Andre released this book first to Audible, and will be released to eBook and print next month on August 9.
Thank you for reading my review. Check out the Audible version, you will be happy you did.

[Blender]

(I listened to the eBook on Audible (great quality) and read the eBook)

This story is so good you will cry! I found myself laughing, crying and totally emersed in this wonderful family! Excellent addition to all things Sullivans! So many appearances from our favorite family members. You must buy this book! I read this in one evening, it's a "feel good", "catch up with an old friend" kind of story!!! #IWannaBeASullivan

[Quinn]

I've mentioned a time or two (okay or ten, but whatever) that I'm working on Anna's Read All the Books Challenge (I'm reading all of Bella Andre's books). While I still have a lot of Bella Andre's books left to read, I've read all but her most recent Sullivan Series books, and I can't fully explain how much I love that series. So when Bella Andre announced that she was releasing a double wedding story (Every Beat of My Heart)  as a treat to her fans, and that we can get the audio for free until August 8, 2016, I jumped on that. And I was not disappointed.

Every Beat of My Heart is sort of an epilogue that lets us check in with many of the Sullivans, but particularly Ryan Sullivan and his fiancee Vicki Bennett, and Zach Sullivan and his fiancee Heather Linsey. We get to see why Ryan and Vicki, and Zach and Heather chose the same date to get married. It was pretty adorable, and I loved the scene where Zach and Ryan realize they have chosen the same date. They are ready to duke it out, but luckily things get resolved, and we get a double wedding.

It was so wonderful checking in on so many of the Sullivans and their significant others. I love this family so much, and seeing them still being all happy and adorable together just made me happy.

Unsurprisingly, Every Beat of My Heart is a tiny bit sappy, but I was expecting that because DOUBLE WEDDING! Nonetheless, I loved getting to check in with some of the characters that I've grown to love so much. Every Beat of My Heart will please Bella Andre fans. It certainly pleased me.This review was originally posted on Quinn's Book Nook

[Lisa]

3.5 stars. I listened to this on the free audio book by Bella Andre. This is a sweet and really enjoyable book. When the Sullivan family get together you can always count on a good time and having two weddings on the same day made for a charming story.

[Jo - •.• Midlife Cosy Reader •.•]

I've only read one of the books in this series so don't know a lot of back story of this family but this is obviously a family with very good looking young men who have each found the loves of their lives.

[Sophia]

A Sullivan family double wedding, gah! It was a lovely heartwarming novella and a fan must.

Zach and Heather and Ryan and Vicky are getting married. What fun to have the Sullivan clan come together to make a double wedding happen in two weeks time. Hot passion moments, but also great family scenes- and girl/sister scenes. Great peek in with everyone.

This was my first encounter with Eva Kaminsky as narrator. She did a fantastic job with the voices and her storytelling was spot on.

[Marybeth]

I just loved this Sullivan family double wedding novella! As a long time fan of the Sullivan series, I was so excited to be invited! We’ve watched so many of the Sullivan’s find “the one” and it was just so nice to be able to catch a glimpse into what’s going on in their lives now. I really enjoyed Zach & Heather’s book and Ryan & Vicki’s, so I was thrilled that they were the two couples intending on getting married in this novella. The love both of these couples share is just so wonderful to get to witness. One of the things that struck me was how it was both of these men who decide that they do not want to wait to be married to their soul mates and they want to get married as soon as possible. The words that come out of their mouths make them both sexier and more swoon-worthy than ever as if they weren’t already enough. Zach & Heather are as combustible as ever and that Ferrari scene was so hot! Ryan & Vicki were also quite sexy and steamy on the cushioned window seat in her studio. I would expect nothing else from either couple. I found myself tearing up during their vows as if I was there. Well I was, wasn’t I?
The best part of this story is seeing how members of this family come together to plan this in two weeks and make sure this double wedding went off without a hitch! I just adore how even with everything going on in their own lives they all manage to find the time to help to make sure these two couples have an amazing wedding. All the family from all over the country came to the wedding and made it a grand Sullivan event and the special surprise that happens at the wedding just makes the day even more glorious. Oh and of course I love Atlas and Cuddles too; they’re such an unlikely pair.
Thanks Bella for inviting us to this lovely double wedding, Sullivan style!!!

[Bette Hansen]

An awesome quick read novella that gives us not one but two Sullivan weddings as well as a new Sullivan arrival. Great lead in to the New York Sullivan's as we get to know the patriarchs of each. A recommended read.

[Simply Love Book Reviews]

So, I am seriously upset with myself that I missed this book when it first came out. But, so glad that I finally got to read it! What a wonderful Novella. Filled with love, hilarity and lots and lots of surprises. Bella Andre never ceases to amaze me with the way she pens a story and with how she can bring a family as big and diverse together with nothing but love and perseverance.

Yes, it’s time to finally celebrate Zach and Heather and Ryan and Vicki’s love stories. There was no better way to do this than with a double ceremony. It was wonderful hearing them all reminisce about how they got together, their fears and their future dreams. It was sad watching Ryan say good-bye but wonderful watching him embrace his future. Zach and Heather will always have a place in my heart and I am sure that they will find a fast and furious way into a great future.

There are a handful of authors that, when I see a new story is coming out, I absolutely anticipate it because I know that I will love the story. But, when Bella decides to bring us together to revisit with our Seattle and San Francisco families, I am utterly overjoyed. The beginning … what a beautiful place to start and what a great way to bring all the families together. And, a surprise ending! Loved every minute of this story. Loved every one of the Sullivans. So looking forward to more of them. Five Stars are not enough for this wonderful novella by the articulate, fascinating, Bella Andre.

[Jen (That's What I'm Talking About)]

Zach and Heather and Ryan and Vicki found love in previous Sullivan series novels. Every Beat of My Heart brings listeners a pair of HEAs for the couples as they both decide to wed on the same day. The story is marketed as the happy ever after for one series and an introduction to the next series, which comes towards the end of the novella.

The story is cute and sweet. There are plenty of sexy times, too. It reminded me a lot of the Kowalski family series by Shannon Stacey. I think I would have enjoyed the story more had I read the original series, or at least the stories that bring these two couples together. I never felt lost, but I wasn’t overly connected to the couples.

One thing that annoyed me after a while is that every member of the vast Sullivan clan is super successful. Super gorgeous. Super famous. Super happy. It’s a little much.

Narration: The story is shared via the third person POVs of multiple characters, shifting with chapter breaks. Ms. Kaminsky is best when portraying female characters, with her male voices appropriately but not overly masculine. She adds a touch of emotion into her reading, which adds value to the overall enjoyment.

I picked Every Beat of My Heart to fit into my Romance Reading Challenge. It was a quick listen, and I enjoyed it more after I finished the initial introduction chapters.

My Ratings:
Story: C+
Narration: B

Originally posted at That's What I'm Talking About

[Liliflaj]

Obozavam Salivene; ovaj jos jedan mali uvid u njihove zivote me skroz usrecio :D

[Sharon Mariampillai]

This was an amazing read. This novella is the introduction of the New York & Maine Sullivans as their fathers make an appearance in the story. This story is the wedding of Heather & Zach, and Vicki & Ryan. The characters were amazing. The way Bella Andre writes her characters really draws you into the story. I loved every minute of this book. The book had some surprises and made me cry. I loved the double wedding. I thought the whole wedding was perfection. Also, I think this wedding is probably the best and most interesting wedding yet. Can't wait to read Book 16 - Since I Fell For You. Overall, a fantastic read.

[Erin]

Perhaps I would feel differently about this book if I had read any other books in the series. I actually think I read some of the other books but it was years ago and I have no recollection of them.

This had a ton of character names. A ton. Too many. I bet it would be a fun little family reunion at this wedding if I actually remembered any of these characters. But I don’t so it’s just a lot of names.

That aside, the story was cheesy and boring. Likely because there are 100 different characters and there is no way I could keep them straight.

[Kristina Sanchez]

I'm not sure where I got this novella. Not my cuppa. Saccharine sugar. Everything is way too convenient (they know a mega-star in every conceivable arena to arrange a wedding--best dress maker! best realtor (because they need houses to rent for a wedding)! Superstar singing for them! Billionaire actress and her husband with a beautiful vineyard! Everyone is a genius).

It sounds like I might have enjoyed the books of the couples getting together. Their get-together stories seem at least a little interesting. This wedding really wasn't. Tons of characters. None of them stood out.

[Jeff]

Apparently this is a short novel in the middle of a long series. It certainly stands on its own. I don't read much romantic fiction so several parts of this book took me by surprise. In one sense, this has the feel of a Real Housewives episode without all the catty bs. Sure there is over-the-top celebrity and wealth on display. But the characters are all real-honest people who are working together to deal with their issues. Sweet story.

[Patricia]

With being a Novella, this short but extremely sweet and heartwarming book was perfect.

The double wedding of two of the Sullivan brothers and their women put a huge smile on my face and tears in my eyes. If love was always this perfect. The Sullivan family as a whole is no less endearing.

Although I have not had the pleasure of reading this series, I plan to find time to go back and experience it from the start. A truly wonderful tale that just warms the heart ands soul.

[Cheryl K]

This book was my introduction to the Sullivans, I found the story over the top cheesy, very sappy and the character dialog was unrealistic. The story once finished left me with no interest to try any other books within the series.

[Ewa ❀]

Sweet. Sweet. Sweet. And Sexy.

[Nicole]

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[Roz Curney-Sherod]

I loved this installment of the Sullivans! This novella focuses on a double-wedding with our original (San Francisco) Sullivans. We have the wedding between Ryan Sullivan & Vicki Bennett from Book 6 and Zach Sullivan & Heather Lindsey from Book 5. Remember Ryan is the Professional baseball player and Zack is the Professional Race car driver. I loved this book because we got a chance to catch up with all of the San Francisco Sullivans including their mother Mary. Then we got a small introduction to the New york Sullivans which include: Alec, Harry, Drake and Suzanne Sullivan. We were reintroduced to the Seattle Sullivans, Ian, Adam, Rafe, Dylan and Mia Sullivan. I'm looking forward to reading the love stories of the New York and Maine Sullivans.

[Jessica]

Listened to this book a few weeks ago. I didn't realize that this was a continuation of quite a series of books hence I didn't really connect with the characters or story. Had I invested more time into the series I probably would have loved it as it involves a double wedding! I love weddings. They're hopeful, magical and romantic. Given my limited experience with this series, I still recommend this story as it has many beautiful moments. The narrator isn't my favorite. She takes a lot of long pauses and doesn't really differentiate the characters voices but it's not a problem as long as you keep track of their names.3.5/5 stars

[Jamoz23]

Quite short, very super sweet at times and has a lot of sex packed in for such a short book.
Two weddings of previous couples we’ve met, pregnancies announced and a baby born.
I did like that both couples picked the same date independently.
I’m not quite sure why Heather even had her parents there, or had her father walk her down the aisle.
Always feel a bit sad about Mary.
So a lot happening, everyone together and a hint at the next series of cousins.
I’m reading this series in order and I’d hadn’t read this book previously.
I’ve already read the next three books, so I know who is the next group of cousins to be sorted out are.

[Deb Hanson]

It’s taken a while, but I’ve finally had the time to listen to this book. It doesn’t seem to be the same listening to an audiobook instead of reading but hey any Sullivan story will suck my right in.

One Sullivan wedding is normally spectacular but a double wedding, it’s like a lottery win. I’ll always adore the love and laughter that comes with this family but I’ll always have a social something for their closeness. Beautifully written and narrated you will love Zac and Heather and Ryan and Vicky just I have...

[Jen]

As a longtime fan of the Sullivan series, this novella featuring the double wedding of Zach / Heather and Ryan / Vicki was pure joy. It was nice to reconnect with all the Sullivans from the series as well as get introduced to their cousins who will be in future stories. I laughed and I shed a couple tears as I listened.

Eva Kaminsky's narration was spot on. She pulled me into the story and kept me entertained until the very end. I'd happily listen to her narrations in the future.

This is a must read for fans of the series.

[Layne]

Oh the love!

If you haven't met The Sullivan's yet, get ready for the time of your life!! I've been reading this series from the beginning and to say I've fallen in love with this family is a huge understatement. I've laughed, I've cried, and I've sighed with sheer joy!! This one was icing on the cake. Can't wait for the rest of the Sullivan's on the East coast to have their stories told!! Viva la Bella Andre!!!

[Schellie]

Sullivan’s Forever

Thank you Bella! What a great way to reconnect with the entire Sullivan clan and meet the next wave! Zach & Heather, Ryan & Vicky are having a double wedding at Marcus’ Napa Valley Vineyard and it’s a doozy! So many sexy Sullivan’s in one place should be a crime! Join this crazy crew for the “wedding of the century” and see what all your favorite people are up to! Check out this entire series, you will not regret it!

[Mary Jane McLeod]

Really Great Series

I have totally enjoyed this series and getting to know all the Sullivans. These characters are so well written that you feel like you know them and want to be a part of this big family. This book is a great catch-up with characters from previous books plus a double wedding. A very captivating read.