Book Blitz + Giveaway: ‘The Heartbeats of Aloha’ by Brooke Gilbert
The Heartbeats of Aloha
(Under the Hawaiian Stars)
By: Brooke Gilbert
Publication Date: July 1st 2025
Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance
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Synopsis:
๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ฎ, ๐ง๐๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฉ๐. ๐พ๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐๐จ๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ง-๐๐ง๐ค๐จ๐จ๐๐ ๐ก๐ค๐ซ๐๐ง๐จ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐๐ ๐ค๐ฉ๐๐๐ง?
Reef has been in love with Luna since they were kids. As a secret romance novelist, he pours his unrequited feelings into his books, reliving their love on the page. But when Lunaโs uncle proposes a fake relationship to thwart a stunt her PR wants to pull, Reefโs wildest dreams and worst fears are about to collide.
Luna never stopped loving Reef, even when she broke his heart to protect him. Music became her refuge, but fame brought unexpected complications. Now, fate has brought them back together, but the demons of their past threaten to consume them both.
As Reef and Luna navigate their rekindled feelings amidst a whirlwind of secrets, heartache, and desire, theyโll discover that sometimes reality is even more extraordinary than fiction. When their truths come to light, will their love survive, or will they wish theyโd left the past buried in the sands of time?
The Heartbeats of Aloha is a poignant, swoon-worthy standalone in the International Soulmate series. Immerse yourself in:
- A heart-melting second chance romance
- The lush, tropical beauty of Hawaii
- A fake relationship that feels all too real
- Deep, nuanced portrayals of mental health and disability
- Unforgettable characters, including an adorable canine companion
If you love emotional journeys filled with tender moments, sizzling chemistry, and the healing power of love, then Brooke Gilbertโs moving story is a must-read.
Let the rhythm of the islands guide you to your next great romance. Grab The Heartbeats of Aloha today and lose yourself in Reef and Lunaโs unforgettable love story!
Content note: This book contains discussions of anxiety, depression, and panic attacks.
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โYes, sir. Locke told me a little about your story. Itโs really sweet. Iโve always been a hopeless romantic, I guess. Not exactly something you hear about a guy beingโโ
Louis spoke up and, as he did, I felt someone lean against me. I didnโt realize during Louisโ interrogation that Luna had drifted toward me. Her body heat enveloping me as her arm intertwined with mine. All complete with her head resting delicately on my shoulder. Her movements echoed Tutuโs, and it unfurled this warmth inside of me. Especially when Lunaโs eyes tenderly drifted up to meet me. There was a fondness in themโmaybe even proudness-that overwhelmed me.
Louisโ velveteen voice cut through my thoughts. โBeing a hopeless romantic isnโt a bad thing, especially for a man, Reef. Creative and sensitive men donโt have to finish last. I sure didnโt.โ He gazed over at Tutu. โBut in answer to your question of how one stays in love for so long, I’d say it all depends on the person youโre with. Taking a chance on reconnecting with Lani was the best thing I ever did. Heck, taking a chance the first time was also the greatest thing I ever did, because it meant I got a second chance later.โ
My eyes opened, thinking about what Louis had just said. I had to agree. . . I wouldnโt trade my first experience with love for anything. No matter how it ended.
Louis studied me, lost deep in thought. โThe timing wasnโt right at first, but if I had held onto that and had not tried again, I would have missed out on the best thing that ever happened to me. And Iโm thankful every day. I think being grateful for the person you’re with deepens your love in unbreakable ways. Maybe thatโs the keyโbeing thankful for your person and who they are. For what makes them special and how they make you feel special in return.โ
I saw moisture glisten in Tutuโs eyes. โLouisโโ She tilted her head up and kissed him softly. The love I was witnessing made this bravery bubble to the surface. Because, as Louis was implying, the worst option was not trying at all. His words, โthings are different this timeโ, were finally making more sense. Or becoming more believable.
Tutu slowly pulled back to look at Louis, remarking, โI think thatโs the best advice Iโve ever heard. Iโm so grateful for you too. Every day.โ The couple across from us seemed completely carried away by each other. So much so that I wondered if dinner was going to be forgotten altogether. But I didnโt care, I just wanted Luna close. And I got my wish as she continued to snuggle closer into me, the heat inside me only continuing to grow. Until it felt like an uncontrollable forest fire, one I didnโt know how to put out.
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