A reoccurring dream. A fated encounter. A destiny neither can deny.
Heaven Lewis needed a break—from college, relationships, and her life. After arriving in L.A., her vacation plans are thwarted by chaos. Encountering a celebrity wasn’t on her to-do list. Neither was dating him. Yet one glance into rock-star Dylan McBride’s eyes and his soul speaks to hers.
If Dylan told Heaven he had been … told Heaven he had been dreaming of her for years, she would probably think he was nuts. Still, something about her awakens a desire in him he never knew existed. As much as he craves her, he can’t deny the mysterious connection between them that somehow allows him to sense her emotions.
As the bond between them deepens, Dylan uncovers a shocking secret that threatens everything he thought he knew. Can he find the courage to tell Heaven the truth? Or will looming threats and hidden dangers tear the two apart?
Slow-burn chemistry leads to an epic soulmate romance! Mystery surrounds psychics and elementals in What the Heart Wants, the first book in the Soulmate series, an original masterpiece by USA Today Best-selling Author, Kelli McCracken!
**This is a new edition of What the Heart Wants**
“Great Series with Danger, Betrayal, and Eternal Love.”—Amazon Reviewer
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Great start to this series, enjoyed everything about it from the characters to the storyline, looking forward to the next book
Dylan and Heaven were born at the same hospital, on the same day, and their souls intertwined. Many years late at a wedding of a friend, they meet up. Both have had dreams of each other for many years and he recognizes her right away, while she takes a bit longer to figure it out. The characters are terrific and their backstories round them out nicely. The tension from outside forces tries to tamper with them, but the soul bond is strong and these two are strong and determined. You will not be able to put this book down and there are guaranteed smiles ahead for you. Now on to other stories by this author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved this book. The idea of dreaming of your soulmate before meeting him or her is an idea that I love. The thought or idea that you know them even before you’ve met them is perfect. I’ve never read anything from Kelli before so I didn’t know what to expect but I wasn’t disappointed she did an excellent job with this first book in this series and I can’t wait for the next one!
ONE EMOTIONAL LANDSLIDE
Sensational! Kelli delivers this heart pounding, pulse racing, adrenaline pumping, page flipping treat with all the feels, frills and spills, weaving in threads of their soaring ups and agonizing downs, breathtaking in its simplicity and impressive in its depth, fusing this baby together seamlessly. Observing the daunting trials and arduous tribulations, alongside the dramatic twists and intricate turns, testing our characters in ways than they could have never anticipated. A rousing heartfelt adventure chocked-full of daring drama, titillating intrigue, escalating suspense and intense encounters, along with a boatload of revelations, cranking this baby up, boggling the mind, body and soul, you have one chart topping block buster, thrusting this sweet treat to life flawlessly. Continence and dynamics in layer upon layer that you peel back with each page your drawn into this web so profoundly until everything else ceases to exist. The characters, interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits add depth and diversity, transforming into outstanding personalities. The scenes are abundantly descriptive with colorful details that blend and flow, creating a majestic backdrop that’s so rich and lively it feels you were transported to ground zero with them. Remarkable job Kelli, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
A mystical connection and a love triangle!!
This love story starts with a mystical psychic connection between two of the main characters, Heaven and Dylan.
While they may have dreamt of one another for years, they finally meet in person and begin their love story.
Dylan’s best friend is hesitant to accept the new relationship, but that could be because he feels something for the girl himself.
There’re mystery and secrets and the potential for a really interesting story here. The only reason I gave four stars instead of five, which may be fixable in future books, was because the female MC seems contradictory at times and maybe a little wishie washy- she kept expecting the worst out of the main male MC while making excuses for the womanizer MC, but I read the excerpts from the next books and the author may end up explaining this behavior.
I really did enjoy the book and I like what the next books I’m the series have in store! Can’t wait to find out what happens next!!
First of all, it ends in a big cliffhanger.
Secondly, it’s slow-burn, like the good stuff doesn’t happen before 70%, which doesn’t bother me. I appreciate the build up in a romance, and the characters are well written, and I love Hope. <3
Thirdly, there is a lot going on in this book that I feel will eventually be explained, but I'm left with a lot of angst between Layne and Heaven and Dylan, but I'm stuck with not getting anything more than a few hints about it. I probably would appreciate this more if I could just binge into the series. Alas, we must wait for publications.
PS, contemporary romance with a hint of fantasy.
Heaven and Dylan have a beautiful story … loved the beginning of this series … excited for the next
“God give her strength. He was a sweet package of hotness wrapped up in jeans and a blue t-shirt.” – Heaven
Heaven and her sisters travel to LA to be part of the wedding party of their friend Chelsea. Once there, Heaven meets Dylan, a man who rocks her to her soul….
“The song is about fate . It’s about two people meant to be together. I wrote the song one night while working through some noise in my head.” – Dylan
Blessed, or perhaps cursed, with a sixth sense, Dylan had been dreaming about a mystery woman for most of his life. First dreaming of an angel as a child, then of a young woman as he matured. Meeting Heaven felt like destiny. Fate. Ordained.
“Everything about her called to his soul . Nothing compared to being with her, not even his career. Heaven was his focus because she was the only thing that mattered.” – Dylan
Yet Heaven finds herself drawn to another. Torn between Dylan and her desires, which will Heaven choose?
Oh my…. A wonderful, intriguing tale; fast paced and compelling.
Wow, romance isn’t dead at all!
This beautifully penned novel is one of the best romances I have read. It’s sweet with just enough drama to keep the plot moving whilst feeling natural.
The characters are all written incredibly well and all their actions true to character/ their internal character and its just amazing.
A beautiful easy read perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon (Or whenever :p)
The novel just oozes charming personality and cosiness with a hint of drama and I am very excited for the next one. (Please come soon :p)
Loved this! It’s not a normal read for me, however couldn’t pass on the soulmates aspect. It was very sweet, and butterfly inducing, and I just couldn’t put it down.
Really interesting story! The concept is different . Dylan and Heaven are soulmates. They are made to be together. The ending will leave you wanting more. here will be obstacles in the way that they must overcome. Dylan has a lot of fear of scaring her away. His heart knows what it has wanted. Heaven doesn’t remember her dreams but feels the pull none the less. I enjoyed watching the story grow.
This is my first book by this author and I was pleasantly surprised. The book is easy to read and we get to know the caracters by simply reading. It’s different for me as most are described but here you don’t. A good change. The caracters are nice and I liked the overal feeling this book gives you. It’s a mystic romance and I recommend this series for sure.
What the Heart Wants: A Psychic-Elemental Romance (Soulmate Book 1) by Kelli McCracken is an amazing story to read. This is book number one in this amazing new start to a brand new series that I have loved reading. I highly recommend this amazing story to everyone who loves reading about paranormal romance.
I read a complimentary Advanced Reader Copy of this book & am voluntarily leaving an honest and unbiased review.
To my mind, you’ll get the most enjoyment out of this book if you go into it realizing that a lot of it is setting the stage for more of the series to come. There is quite a bit of time spent introducing us to Dylan and Heaven and all their friends and family as well as explaining all the relationships between them. I also see foreshadowing of some the strife I expect to see in those future books of the series. This angsty, dramatic paranormal romance forced me to constantly remind myself just how much younger these characters are than me. Some of their drama drove me a little batty, but now I’m hooked and I’m dying to find out what else is going on beneath the surface.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author through Black Cat.
Although loosely Paranormal this has more the feel of a contemporary Romance with a love triangle, Very well written and the complexities of the relationships are well detailed and most likely will tug a few heart strings.
Definately a love storey and although different from what i normally read i can say that it is certainly very well written with exceptionally well defined characters. Sweet in places, heavy on Romance and with a good level of heat.
Very well written .
This romance novel is full of all the swoon worthy, feel good emotions that every girl dreams of, mixed with a little angst, and some short, but serious moments, and a dark moment or two. It combines all those things into a fantastic mostly happy storyline that makes you pause in your reading to awe about it. I got chills during a couple parts, and if you like the mushy fairy tale story of soulmates, I highly recommend this book. I can’t wait for the second book to find out what happens next.
Interesting theme involving the power of dreams and soulmates. A story about Heaven and Dylan – two souls whose destiny is tied together. A story with drama, mystery, romance, and actions. A story that is more intricate than you think and will want to know more about (thank goodness this is part of a series). A story that has some intriguing characters and well weaved to keep you totally immersed.
Great original spin on finding that person of your dreams. Fun and entertaining characters, as well as an original story that is both enthralling and mysterious… well done!
This is a wonderful love story of two people who have been dreaming of each other since childhood. This is a well written book with great characters and an interesting story line. I recommend this as a great love story.
I received an ARC from the author and I am leaving this totally Honest review because I choose to and I loved the book. Happy Reading!