Scarlett Oliver’s life hasn’t always been easy. Though many believe it has… The lyrics in her songs come from her soul and the music that accompanies them from the world around her. Both help her to get through some of the toughest times in her life. When she was eighteen, she planned to marry her true love–until he abandoned her at the alter and ran away with her best friend. She threw … herself into her music and built a career most would envy. Everything seems all right until the only man she loved returns and his very presence might destroy her carefully crafted facade.
Jensen “JD” Drake has always loved Scarlett. His one regret was leaving her behind to pursue his own dreams. He allowed her to believe he cheated on her so it would be easier for him to leave, but no woman has ever held his heart the way she has. Now a starting catcher for the Sparkle City Suns, he’s come home and he intends to stake a claim on her heart once again. It won’t be easy, but nothing worth having ever is.
Through all the heartache Scarlett never stopped loving JD, but she doubts she can ever trust him again. There is too many years, and uncertainty, between them to go back. Just when she starts to hope, something else threatens to destroy her and she’ll need JD more than ever. Healing old wounds might be the salve Scarlett needs to find the strength to survive the upcoming agony awaiting her.
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Diamonds Don’t Cry by Dawn Brower is a wonderful story that I have read. This book number one in this wonderful start to a brand new series that I fell in love with and I can not wait to read the next book. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading womens fiction, contemporary and paranormal romance.
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I really liked this story. Scarlett and JD were high school sweethearts that were dur to be wed. But JD left her at the alter and ran away with her best friend. Now he’s back and wants another chance. But can Scarlett trust him to be there for her? Liked the ending.
It Grabbed My attention and focus so strong I could not put it down. A word of advice when you get your copy. Grab a snack, a comfy seat, kick back and relax. You will not be moving until you finish this bad boy here. Remarkable job. Thanks for sharing.
She has had it tough as her boyfriend dump her at the altar saying he was seeing another woman. She sings about it and things are looking up until he arrives back. Neither have moved on as they still loved each other but he broke her trust but it had been a lie. Will they restart? Can she get forgive him? See if she ever can
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This is the first book in Ms. Brower’s Mystifying Music series. It is a sweet second chance romance. After having her heart broken, she has made her music her passion. Her past love JD is back in town and has deep regrets about hurting Scarlett, but Scarlett has hardened her heart to love. She later finds out a secret her mother has been keeping from her and she needs someone to lean on and JD is there for her. Can they make it last this time? A great first book and I am looking forward to reading more in this series!
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Scarlett and JD had their life planned out and were to get married until he left. Now he’s back in town and wants Scarlett back but will she take him back. This is a sweet romance about two people who are destined to be together. I really enjoyed the story and I liked the characters and cheered them on to get their HEA.
A second chance romance. Sweet and unexpected. After being jilted at the altar by the love of her life, Scarlett made her music the be all and end all of her existence and hardened her heart to romance for ten years. Now JD is back in town and regrets leaving her years ago. But Scarlett can’t ever trust him again, and won’t talk to him about the past. But when she finds out what her mother kept secret about who Scarlett’s father is, she needs someone to lean on and JD is there. But will he be there for the long haul? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
I love the musical aspect to this book.
I love Scarlett and JD, they have such great chemistry.
You can feel the feelings pouring off the page.
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I was entertained by this book. The story was good and the characters were engaging. I do feel that some things could have been left out since they did not add things to the story and there were some things that could have been expanded on in order to give a little more depth to the characters and the story line. I will say that I had a hard time connecting to the main characters because some of their actions were just too unrealistic.
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DIAMONDS DON’T CRY is the first book in the multi-author Mystifying Music series. Each will stand on its own. The only unifying factor is the magic of music.
I love second chance romance stories. After ten years apart, JD has returned to stake his claim on the only heart that ever mattered to him. Scarlett is his only love, besides the baseball diamond. He just has to prove it to her. That’s what is wonderful about second chance romances. That proving – it’s not supposed to be easy, but it is the stuff that makes me swoon.
I’d love to read about Scarlett’s sisters as this series continues.
Narration: Rhonda Cusumano narrates and though it starts out a little rocky, she soon finds her own voice as she brings her characters to life. There were times that it was hard to tell which character was speaking because she was using the wrong voice for the line. That happens when an actor cold reads. Still, I like her voice and she does an excellent job at pronunciation of the difficult words.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted audiobook copy via free audiobook promo codes (dot) com, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: DIAMONDS DON’T CRY
Series: Mystifying Music #1
Author: Dawn Brower
Narrator: Rhonda Cusumano
Category /Genre: Romance
Recommended for: 16+ due to language
Listenability: OK for most ears
Received from: Dawn Brower (as an Audible gifted copy)
This is such a great story and I loved how it played out. It was really well written and I loved how it played out. I enjoyed the story and would recommend it to others!
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Diamonds Don’t Cry
Mystifying Music, Book 1
By: Dawn Brower, Mystifying Music
Narrated by: Rhonda Cusumano
When I listen to a story, I try to put myself in the character’s position. If I was left at the alter, would I ever entertain even talking to him again? I would like to think so, find that spark of love that will always burn, and Dawn Brower does just that in Diamonds Don’t Cry. Left at the alter, Scarlett now looks at her life and has to decide what she is going to do. Will she pine away wondering why JD left her there? Or immerse herself in her music career? This strong woman does just that. But what happens when he comes back years later? This is a story of second chances, forgiveness and first loves. It’s about family and caring and finding those connections. Brower crafts her story with such great messages, I get caught up in the characters and live with them as they make their choices and find their footings. And while I enjoyed JD and Scarlett, the secondary story of her family filled my heart too!
Rhonda Cusumano narrates this gem. It’s my first book by her and I enjoyed her voices. She has good pacing and a variety voices, easily going from male to female. I will be watching for more of her.
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This was a great story. I loved the characters and found it to be engaging. I would recommend it and Look forward to the authors next book.
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I’ve read a lot of books written by Dawn Brower; she has done a great job at writing another good book; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
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I am a fan of this author however I have mixed thoughts about this book. The story is good. Scarlett and JD are interesting characters. Scarlett is all over the place with her feelings. There are secondary individuals that didn’t really add much to the story.
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She sure gave in to JD fairly quickly. I’m not sure that’s very realistic. The part of the storyline about Remy, his father and her mother could have been better developed. Her donating bone marrow felt glossed over as well as his part in helping her.
His teammates were there because? I’m not sure they really added much.
This is not a bad read, but I’ve read better from Ms. Brower.
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From the prologue I could tell that this was going to be a great story.
Some action and highly unexpected twists and turns. Great characters and storyline.
The mystic element is very unique and made for an interesting read.
I am assuming the next books in the series are about her sisters and I’m really excited to hear their stories.
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This is a great read with an awesome storyline that has well developed and engaging characters that have lots of chemistry. The smooth flow of the storyline makes for a good reading time.
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Dawn Brower always does such a good job of involving a reader within the storyline of her books!
I am always thrilled when I see that she has a new book coming out!!
This one was especially good because it is a poignant book about second chances and how even true love is not necessarily a guarantee of a happy-ever-after!
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Dawn Brower is one of my favorite author. The characters are awesome and very compatible, The story is is very descriptive. I recommend this book.
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Book one in the Mystifying Music series a well written story, and I want to read the next story. This is Jensen “JD” Drake the starting catcher for the Sparkle City Suns and singer Scarlett Oliver’s story of a second chance. Diamonds Don’t Cry is their song that she wrote. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.