I got this book off of NetGalley, which I'm so grateful for. At first I actually requested this book because I think I thought it was a wlw romance, but boy oh boy I'm glad it wasn't, this was so much better (I do still like the wlw ones just this was next level). I still can't define exactly what this book is about except that it literally is how to fix a broken heart, and it did help with my not-so-broken heart. The ending was great, which made me a bit emotional, but u didn't, i learned smt from the book😅. Overall, this is a great book - even for people who are in a reading slump, I just 2 books ago got out of a slump and this was perfect to keep the book-reading streak going (I hope you get what I'm saying).

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

If you're like me then you judge a book by it's cover - and this cover? It's cute, it's silly - it's fun. What is inside however is an incredibly real and heart-wrenching story about love and grief and the heartbreaking sorrow. I was not expecting such intensity in this book and for sure recommend that you check the trigger warnings!! This book is heavy - the top of fertility is hit on heavily and intensely right from the get go. As someone currently struggling with infertility and prior miscarriages - I initially became worried about the triggers but as I read - I found myself feeling seen. This isn't a topic that is often discussed but I really appreciated how it was handled.

Trigger warnings: miscarriage, infertility, and infidelity.

Gracie Davies’s life is turned upside down when she experiences the unimaginable loss of her twins. As if that grief weren't enough, her boyfriend Lewis commits the ultimate betrayal, shattering their relationship and deepening her heartbreak. The novel follows Gracie’s journey as she attempts to piece her life back together—is healing possible after so much trauma?

Nicola May does a nice job weaving together different narratives, connecting characters in meaningful and emotional ways. The story has its share of tender moments, and even a few steamy scenes that add some spark and contrast to the grief-heavy plot.

What stood out most for me were the bonds of sisterhood—not just between Gracie and her sister, but also the friendships she forms throughout the book. Those relationships were the heart of the story and its strongest element.

While it didn’t completely blow me away, I did enjoy this book. It’s a solid, emotionally resonant read with a satisfying ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for my DRC!

First of all thank you for approving my request!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

Unfortunately, I am DNF-ing this book. This book had a very good premise, and I was excited to read, however, I had quite a few issues with the book upon starting. The beginning was a lot of information and not just in normal exposition ways. In the beginning I thought we were going to stay on the female protagonist and her romantic life and her dealing with grief however, when we explore her day-to-day life the story lulls. The POV switches are distinct in that I can tell that there is a new person speaking but not distinct that I can tell specifically who is talking. The world building is also confusing due this. Another thing I found difficult was the dialogue. Now, I am not from the UK, but I have watched a lot of UK shows and read a lot of books written by UK authors but some of the dialogue in this book was so clunky that I couldn't justify it. I think if we stayed with the main female protagonist and followed her through her life, I could've found a succinct through line through the story that would have been beautiful.

This story offers a blend of emotional depth and lighthearted moments, following Grace as she rebuilds her life after trauma and betrayal. While I appreciated the authentic portrayal of her growth and relationships—especially with her sister and new friends—the comedic tone sometimes undercut the heavier themes for me. There’s a bit of spice and romance, making it a solid feel-good read, but if you’re looking for something deeply emotional or serious, this might fall short. Great for readers wanting a lighter take on serious topics.

This book was really heavy subject matter, but beautiful at the same time. It deals with pregnancy loss and infidelity. Grace's character was beautifully written as she tries to rebuild her life while dealing with her grief and trauma. I found the FMC dealing with body shaming issues to be tough to read. This is my second book by this author and she does a fantastic job writing about women's issues and women's POV in general. My 3 star rating is because I did not personally care for the ending. The middle also drug a bit for me. While there is humor in the book, it is not an easy, light hearted read. Having said that, I think this book with really resonate with women who have gone through similar struggles.

Thank you to Net Galley, Storm Publishing, and the author for allowing me to read the ARC and post an honest review.

Self doubt plagues Gracie after miscarriage. In helping others to come to grips with the heartbreak of losing a child, she finds the way back to her self. Break out the tissues. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Gracie is rebuilding her life from scratch. After twin child loss and catching her partner betraying her, she isn't sure where she stands, until she decides to start over again and get her life back.

*****

I wanted to love this one so much. It had all of the makings of the perfect redemption story of a woman choosing better for herself through personal growth. Unfortunately that redemption came about in the complete opposite way that I anticipated it. The consistent theme of unfaithful male leads and using false assault reporting against a man (which is an extremely rare occurrence and doesn't need support in a romance novel) left the general idea of recovery from child loss and personal growth instead feel like a male-centric read with an intense amount of drama and roots in misogyny.

The entire book just had too much going on that took away from the main thread of the story. All of the subplots woven into it distracted instead of enhanced it, and I found myself wondering why certain characters were included and what their impact would be, and getting distracted from the story in and of itself. I also felt that for such deep topics, this wasn't handled with much depth. The characters didn't have chemistry, light-hearted moments felt off, and loss was handled in a way that felt performative. This novel instead felt like a love note to the patriarchy of how women can only be fulfilled with children and a man - even as those men are horrible people.

Also that ending? That was not what I would identify as an HEA. This book was a disappointment, from a topic that could have been so impactful.

*****

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the digital ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book so much, that I read it in one sitting. I loved the storyline and all the characters. I think they had great growth. I would definitely recommend this book.

Heavy topics dealt in a raw and open manner made How to Fix Broken Heart a heartfelt read. Gracie is dealing with grief, after being dealt with many blows, a miscarriage, a cheating partner, and just a sense of hopelessness. In her quest to move on, she uncovers a group of individuals who she's able to learn from and heal. While I don't like what Lewis did, I can see his viewpoint as well, with Gracie not being supportive of his pain. The lack of a womb does not make a man's pain any less. The growth of Gracie through the book was well written.

LOTS OF TRIGGERS.

#netgalley #HowToFixABrokenHeart

Gracie is relatable and down to earth and doing her best despite grieving a terrible pregnancy loss. This book is about how we as humans bear the unbearable, sometimes stumble in the dark for a good long while, and try to regain footing in our own selves and in the company of those who support us, however imperfectly. It’s about finding perspective when deeply hurt—a very human story. I was definitely rooting for Gracie to find her way and find joy again.

Pregnancy loss isn’t written about in novels very much, so I greatly appreciated the author tackling this. I realize it’s a very sensitive subject, so just wanted to add this note.

This is my first time having the privilege of reading Nicola May. I appreciate the ARC from her and Storm Publishing.

How to Fix a Broken Heart is the kind of book that sneaks up on you emotionally. It starts in a place of deep pain—Gracie’s loss is palpable and raw—but slowly, carefully, you watch her rebuild her life, and it’s impossible not to root for her every step of the way.

Nicola May delivers a story that’s equal parts heart-wrenching and hopeful. Gracie’s journey is messy, funny, sexy, and incredibly real. I appreciated how the book didn’t rush her healing process—she stumbles, makes questionable decisions, leans on unexpected people, and finds strength she didn’t know she had. The supporting characters (especially her sister and her therapist) add so much heart and color to the story, and Ed? Total book crush material.

This is more women’s fiction with romantic elements than a traditional romance, but the emotional payoff was worth it. It’s about grief, resilience, rediscovery, and learning to trust yourself—and others—again.

If you’re a fan of Jojo Moyes or Marian Keyes and like your books with a mix of tears, laughter, and spice, this one’s for you.

Gracie walks away from everything when she can no longer hold it together following a devastating loss. She is a lovely character to get behind as she picks her way through her present and hopes for a better future and the cast she surrounds herself with are equally as charming, particularly the unexpected heartthrob!
A good poolside read for the summer!

Gracie is sad. For a very good reason. She's stuck inside herself. She finds solace in an online group as they fully understand how she feels, but loses sight of talking to her boyfriend. He cheats on her and she walks away from everything.

Moving in with her sister, leaving her job, finding new friends, setting up her own business. A whole new life!

But, does she feel ready for love? She now has a choice of 3 men!
- a sexy, younger man she meets at the park
- a literal Hollywood heartthrob
- her cheating ex.

Which man is the right choice to fix her broken heart? Don't let the pretty cover fool you, this book packs an emotional punch and makes you think about what makes up the perfect family.

Trigger warning - miscarriage.

I was given a Netgalley digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a mixed bag for me, and just okay. I was hoping for more from the plot and our main character.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley.

I have just finished how to fix a broken heart and wow what a rollercoaster of emotions I have been on. I have laughed and also cried while reading this book. I think trigger warnings need to be included as the book covers a lot about miscarriage and baby loss.

The story follows Gracie, who has just lost her baby twins at 5 months pregnant. Due to the horrific trauma she went through she also ended up having to have a hysterectomy. All Gracie wanted is to be a mum, and now feels that has been snatched away from her.

The book has lots of highs following the various dating hijinks Gracie gets into and also people around her. There are quite a few random story lines throughout the story that all link back together and it could be a bit confusing at points on who was being talked about.

Overall I enjoyed the book, I would carefully recommend this book and think that absolutely needs to be trigger warnings.

This moving and uplifting novel follows Gracie Davies as she pieces her life back together after heartbreak and profound loss. With the help of an eccentric support system, an unexpected romance, and the discovery of her own resilience, Gracie’s journey is as emotional as it is empowering—a story of starting over, finding purpose, and embracing joy even when it feels out of reach.

Thank you to NetGalley, Storm Publishing and author Nicola May for this eARC

I loved May’s last book “How Do I Tell You?” so I had very high hopes for “How to Fix a Broken Heart”. Sadly I was a let down.
I accepted very early on in the book that I, as a happily child-free woman, will not identify with our MC Gracie however, I kept reading, because one doesn’t need to see themselves in a story of healing to appreciate it.
Unfortunately I found Gracie to be pretty insufferable throughout the whole book. All the man were walking red flags and to top it off instead of the beautiful story about healing, acceptance and self-love I was hoping for I got the old “motherhood and men is what will make a woman truly happy and complete” topped with some other misogynistic and deeply questionable messages.
Very, very disappointed

Beautifully written, this book puts together the stories of several women in a way that feels both intimate and inspiring. The connections between the characters is heartwarming, reminding us that everyone experiences ups and downs but there’s always hope on the other side. Romance, grief, friendship, and resilience all come together in one powerful narrative. It’s a touching read that leaves you feeling uplifted and connected to the characters. Would recommend in a heartbeat.