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Requiem for Love #1
Reminders of Her
From USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa comes an achingly poignant tale—an exquisite Why Choose? An MMF polyamorous romance told partially in epistolary-style that promises a rollercoaster of emotions, bringing together love, loss, and the unabating pull of the past.
This wasn’t the typical boy meets girl story.
In our case, it was extraordinary: a boy met a girl and another boy.
And he fell madly in love with both.
Greyson was a gifted musician whose songs soothed even the most shattered souls.
Aerin was a ballerina, exuding an elegance that could steal your breath away.
They weren’t just my loves.
They were my reason to breathe—my world.
Until a tragedy broke us into a thousand pieces.
Now, years later, I'm left haunted by Greyson's melodies and the fragmented echoes of our shared past.
Just as I’m learning to breathe again, our history is flung into the public eye.
An agonizingly intimate memoir has surfaced, putting our past on full display.
I find myself drawn to Greyson, desperate to shield him from reminders of her.
As we navigate the stinging wounds of our history, we’re on a mission to find the person who ripped the bandages of our past.
Is there a chance this could lead us to something more—a way to fill the void left by her absence?
Because finding her is impossible… isn’t it?
Reminders of Her is the enthralling first book in the Requiem for Love duet. Prepare yourself for a breathtaking, slow-burn romance that culminates in a heart-stopping cliffhanger.
This novel will leave you gasping, aching, and craving for more.
This wasn’t the typical boy meets girl story.
In our case, it was extraordinary: a boy met a girl and another boy.
And he fell madly in love with both.
Greyson was a gifted musician whose songs soothed even the most shattered souls.
Aerin was a ballerina, exuding an elegance that could steal your breath away.
They weren’t just my loves.
They were my reason to breathe—my world.
Until a tragedy broke us into a thousand pieces.
Now, years later, I'm left haunted by Greyson's melodies and the fragmented echoes of our shared past.
Just as I’m learning to breathe again, our history is flung into the public eye.
An agonizingly intimate memoir has surfaced, putting our past on full display.
I find myself drawn to Greyson, desperate to shield him from reminders of her.
As we navigate the stinging wounds of our history, we’re on a mission to find the person who ripped the bandages of our past.
Is there a chance this could lead us to something more—a way to fill the void left by her absence?
Because finding her is impossible… isn’t it?
Reminders of Her is the enthralling first book in the Requiem for Love duet. Prepare yourself for a breathtaking, slow-burn romance that culminates in a heart-stopping cliffhanger.
This novel will leave you gasping, aching, and craving for more.
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Published July 3, 2023
About the author
Claudia Y. Burgoa
109 books6,194 followersClaudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author.
She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breath away.
She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband and her youngest two children. She has a sweet Bichon, Macey, who thinks she's the ruler of the house. She's only partially right.
When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family.
At night, she likes to binge watch shows with her equally geeky husband.
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She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breath away.
She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband and her youngest two children. She has a sweet Bichon, Macey, who thinks she's the ruler of the house. She's only partially right.
When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family.
At night, she likes to binge watch shows with her equally geeky husband.
Instagram: http://bit.ly/ClaudiasIG
TikTok: https://bit.ly/CBstiktok
Bloggers/Influencers: https://geni.us/CBBloggers
Newsletter: https://geni.us/CBNewsletter
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February 16, 2024
I will start this review by saying I am extremely glad that I had the second book in the duet on deck so I could jump into it as soon as I finished this one because it ended with a cliffhanger and if I had to wait a few months to get the next book I probably wouldn't have been a happy camper.
Grayson Cooperson Decker and Sanford Bancroft met Aerin Carlton when they were in grade school, and we get to follow their friendship throughout the years in flashbacks but be warned because we also see all the neglect and abuse that Aerin goes through at the hand of her mother who is living her dream of being a Prima Ballerina through her youngest daughter, as well as her sister who is extremely jealous of her.
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Grayson Cooperson Decker and Sanford Bancroft met Aerin Carlton when they were in grade school, and we get to follow their friendship throughout the years in flashbacks but be warned because we also see all the neglect and abuse that Aerin goes through at the hand of her mother who is living her dream of being a Prima Ballerina through her youngest daughter, as well as her sister who is extremely jealous of her.
𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 ➡ https://bit.ly/NBReviewRoH
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July 13, 2023
Claudia Burgoa knows how to write an emotional, heart wrecking book and Reminders of Her is no different. The cliffhanger at the end of this book wrecked me and I'm still thinking about this book days later. The way the story is told is so unique and it tugs at the reader's heart strings. The suspense, angst, and intrigue had me in a vice grip which made it extremely hard to put this book down! I can't wait for the second book in this duet; I need to know how this story ends!
Rating: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Rating: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 4, 2023
Reminders of her is a love duet with a MMF romance. It does start dark with childhood trauma. You go through am emotional journey through out this book. The author has a writing style that invokes the readers emotions and feelings. I loved each of the characters and their connections. Love this story.
June 30, 2023
Oh my heart y'all, this book will devastate, ruin, and break you. You'll be mired deep in the heartbreaking emotion, and it's an epic MMF romance you'll never forget. Definitely check out the trigger warnings on CYB's website, because parts of it are not easy to read.
The other side, though, is that this is an angsty, evocative story, with parts of it poignantly beautiful. Sandford, Greyson, and their ballerina all met at an early age and formed a bond that seemed unbreakable. But even the strongest tree, when faced with a horrendous storm of torrential rain and unforgiving wind can be bent past its breaking point.
Steel yourself, guard your heart, and take a deep breath before going in. I have zero doubts that this amazingly talented storyteller will make all this gut-wrenching wreckage worth it when we get the second half of the duet in a couple of weeks. You may want to wait for Symphony of Us to read it all, but it will definitely be worth it!
The other side, though, is that this is an angsty, evocative story, with parts of it poignantly beautiful. Sandford, Greyson, and their ballerina all met at an early age and formed a bond that seemed unbreakable. But even the strongest tree, when faced with a horrendous storm of torrential rain and unforgiving wind can be bent past its breaking point.
Steel yourself, guard your heart, and take a deep breath before going in. I have zero doubts that this amazingly talented storyteller will make all this gut-wrenching wreckage worth it when we get the second half of the duet in a couple of weeks. You may want to wait for Symphony of Us to read it all, but it will definitely be worth it!
July 6, 2023
Reminders of Her is a polyamorous MMF romance that demonstrated a rollercoaster of emotions and a somewhat unconventional romance.
Stanford, Greyson, and Evie grew up together. They have been through many tragic events in their childhood and all hold some deep emotional scars. As adults, it has left them all trying to navigate through life and deal with their demons alone. Their unique story of the love they have for one other may be unconventional to some, but it is beautiful and works for them.
The emotional journey Claudia Burgoa takes you on with these characters is powerful and emotional. It's heartbreaking. But her writing really brought this beautiful story to life. This is book one of the Requiem of Love Duet. I look forward to reading the next one!
Stanford, Greyson, and Evie grew up together. They have been through many tragic events in their childhood and all hold some deep emotional scars. As adults, it has left them all trying to navigate through life and deal with their demons alone. Their unique story of the love they have for one other may be unconventional to some, but it is beautiful and works for them.
The emotional journey Claudia Burgoa takes you on with these characters is powerful and emotional. It's heartbreaking. But her writing really brought this beautiful story to life. This is book one of the Requiem of Love Duet. I look forward to reading the next one!
August 8, 2023
I loved the way this story unfolded. Without giving a spoiler, we don't often start a book with the relationship where this one is. Especially a relationship like the one in this duet. The story is fast paced and I was hoping it would slow down a bit so we could get a bit more of each of the characters. To dive a little deeper into they are and sit with them in their lives because I really liked the plot! It ends on a cliffy so I am glad I have the next book to start.
March 3, 2024
Book 1 of an duet
Emotional rollercoaster 🥹
So much secrets and you will get frustrated with that cliffhanger 😅
So good 😊
5 star 🌟 read for me
Emotional rollercoaster 🥹
So much secrets and you will get frustrated with that cliffhanger 😅
So good 😊
5 star 🌟 read for me
February 8, 2024
Updated 2/7/24 audiobook -
Aaron Shedlock, Samantha Brentmoor, Lee Samuels and Erin Mallon are an amazing cast for this audiobook. They all deliver amazing performances and bring these characters to life with perfect emotion, voice and personality. I love reading books but also love audiobooks because the narrators bring the characters life and give readers a whole new experience with the authors words.
Holy crap, Claudia!! This one hurt…I know you always put us back together but wowzer. This book will take you on an emotional adventure and leave your heart in tatters.
Claudia is such an amazing author who is the queen of angst and pain! Lol. This story is so beautifully written with slow burn, love, pain, revenge and a couple of twists that will have your head spinning. My heart was beating so fast during the last several chapters. And now we wait…for book 2.
Fantastic read!
Aaron Shedlock, Samantha Brentmoor, Lee Samuels and Erin Mallon are an amazing cast for this audiobook. They all deliver amazing performances and bring these characters to life with perfect emotion, voice and personality. I love reading books but also love audiobooks because the narrators bring the characters life and give readers a whole new experience with the authors words.
Holy crap, Claudia!! This one hurt…I know you always put us back together but wowzer. This book will take you on an emotional adventure and leave your heart in tatters.
Claudia is such an amazing author who is the queen of angst and pain! Lol. This story is so beautifully written with slow burn, love, pain, revenge and a couple of twists that will have your head spinning. My heart was beating so fast during the last several chapters. And now we wait…for book 2.
Fantastic read!
February 18, 2024
This was a powerful, raw, heart -wrenching emotional journey of childhood trauma and tragedy. The story of Sandord, Greyson and Evie is about childhood best friends who cared deeply for one another to embrace their unique love as adults, only for everything to shatter in an instant leaving them and all broken and alone to face the demons without that love. Ms. Burgoa has a way of reaching into your heart and soul of her readers. Her words have a lasting effect. I wish I could give this book more than five stars!
This book has finally been brought to life by the wonderful narrating talents of Aaron Shedlock, Lee Samuels, Samantha Brentmoor, and Erin Mallon. Listening to this emotional book brought back all the feelings I experienced when I first read the book.
This book has finally been brought to life by the wonderful narrating talents of Aaron Shedlock, Lee Samuels, Samantha Brentmoor, and Erin Mallon. Listening to this emotional book brought back all the feelings I experienced when I first read the book.
July 21, 2023
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Stanford, Evie, and Greyson had been in each other's lives since they were young. But tragedy struck and now the three are apart. I don't want to spoil and say more, but just know there's a cliffhanger, this beginning is angsty, emotional, and heartbreaking.
I'm not sure yet what will happen, but I know I'm rooting for these three. I have faith that the author will get them back together, on the same page, and finally happy together.
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July 7, 2023
I absolutely loved Reminders of Her by Claudia Burgoa; the first book in her Requiem for Love Duet, it is an incredible love story. Claudia Burgoa continues to provide readers with incredible love stories filled with amazing characters. She continues to prove that she is an amazing storyteller and one of my favorite authors to read. I love all the characters in Reminders of Her, they feel like family! Reminders of Her filled me with a rollercoaster of emotions, it was impossible to put it down, and I loved every moment on every page. Who does not love hot sexy men, strong females, loving families, and friends, who always support one another? I really enjoy how the book is told in the first person from the perspective of the main characters. I love getting the insight and feelings from the different characters. I love the lighter moments where I find myself smiling and laughing out loud. My favorite moments are the ones that pull at my heartstrings that cause me to sigh, as I read the heartbreaking moments. Reminders of Her is filled with heartbreaking and heartwarming moments. It is filled with all those things that I have come to love and expect in Claudia Burgoa love story, and she did not disappoint, especially with the poignant and bittersweet moments that filled this page turner. Reminders of Her is a love story between Aerin Carlton, ballerina and Greyson Cooperson, musician and Sanford Bancroft, band member of Too Far from Grace and agent with The Organization. Reminders of Her bounces back and forth between the present, the past, and the biography, Harmony in Three. Claudia Burgoa effortlessly accomplishes this. I love the story within the story with Harmony in Three, a biography about their relationship written by a ghost writer, who they assume is Aerin’s sister Enya. Aerin, Greyson, and Sanford all meet at the arts academy and school that Ainsley Decker Bradley owns. Greyson and Sanford worry about how she is treated by her psychologically abusive mother and sneak food to her. I love how Greyson and Sanford play music that Aerin performs to and the things that they share things with one another that they have never shared with anyone before. While together at school, Aerin encourages a relationship between Greyson and Sanford. They are interested in including Aerin in their relationship. The flashback scenes involving Aerin are heartbreaking. Greyson and Sanford have not stayed connected with one another and are not sure about Aerin’s fate. As they read Harmony in Three together, they are trying to determine who wrote the book with help from Mason, Finn, and Derek. The details that are revealed in Harmony in Three are heartbreaking, especially when it is revealed what happened to Aerin at the hands of her sister. While reading the book, Sanford finally discovers what happened to Greyson. After reading the book Greyson and Sanford’s relationship is in limbo. For most of the book Aerin is simply referred to as her. My favorite part is the cliffhanger ending. I love the characters and the family dynamic in Reminders of Her, the characters feel like family and friends. I loved catching up with the characters from other Claudia Burgoa books. Who does not love family and friends that always have each other’s backs? I thoroughly enjoyed Reminders of Her, I cannot wait to read The Symphony of Us, to read the conclusion of Aerin, Greyson, and Sanford’s love story and hopefully their happily ever after. Highly recommend this incredible love story.
February 7, 2024
Fantastic Story & Narration🎧Gripping & Emotionally Moving!
Reminders of Her
A Decker Family Novel
Requiem for Love, Book 1
By: Claudia Burgoa
Narrated by: Aaron Shedlock, Samantha Brentmoor, Lee Samuels, featuring Erin Mallon
Wow, what an amazing start to the “Requiem for Love” duet, a beautiful story of a first love, a promising relationship of three young adults, Aerin Carlton, Sanford Bancroft and Grayson Cooperson Decker that gets torn apart tragically and then an ending that will completely blow you away. Thankfully, the audio for the second part of the duet “Symphony of Us” is not far behind because this leaves you needing to know what happens next. Aerin’s childhood has not been the best, and when her parents split, she went to live with her demanding mother and her sister went with their father. A house divided does something to a child, especially when the other parent wants nothing to do with them. Aerin dealt with it, her mother strictness, wanting her to become the prima ballerina she wanted to be. She means well, right? Luckily, two boys became her saving grace and her friends, Sanford and Grayson, music students in her school. The three formed a bond like no other and they merged their dreams and plans for the future, except it all comes crumbling down because of the evil of a jealous sister. Claudia Burgoa takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ride like no other, I loved how she presented the story, epistolary like, and it’s timelines starting with the present, then their younger days, back to the present and leaving you hanging with questions, who, how, what and why. OK, and a WTF too. Well done, Ms. Burgoa, very well done. As always, the writing, plot and world building are fantastic, as are the character growth and development. I loved being in the Decker world again and getting to see some characters from earlier books. Thank you for another fantastic story, one that pulled me in, tugged at my heartstrings and left an imprint on it.
🎧📚🎧 And for the amazing narration, Aaron Shedlock, Samantha Brentmoor, Lee Samuels and Erin Mallon did a fabulous job bringing these characters and story to life. I loved how they took each role and made it their own, sounding believable and just as I imagined the characters to sound. They all nailed it in their roles, Brentmoor as the evil sister, Shedlock as Greyson, Samuels as Sanford and Mallon as Aerin. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and had you feeling every single one. These entertaining storytellers are a pleasure to listen to and their performance enhances this already fantastic story to another level. Thank you for another exceptional listen.
Reminders of Her
A Decker Family Novel
Requiem for Love, Book 1
By: Claudia Burgoa
Narrated by: Aaron Shedlock, Samantha Brentmoor, Lee Samuels, featuring Erin Mallon
Wow, what an amazing start to the “Requiem for Love” duet, a beautiful story of a first love, a promising relationship of three young adults, Aerin Carlton, Sanford Bancroft and Grayson Cooperson Decker that gets torn apart tragically and then an ending that will completely blow you away. Thankfully, the audio for the second part of the duet “Symphony of Us” is not far behind because this leaves you needing to know what happens next. Aerin’s childhood has not been the best, and when her parents split, she went to live with her demanding mother and her sister went with their father. A house divided does something to a child, especially when the other parent wants nothing to do with them. Aerin dealt with it, her mother strictness, wanting her to become the prima ballerina she wanted to be. She means well, right? Luckily, two boys became her saving grace and her friends, Sanford and Grayson, music students in her school. The three formed a bond like no other and they merged their dreams and plans for the future, except it all comes crumbling down because of the evil of a jealous sister. Claudia Burgoa takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ride like no other, I loved how she presented the story, epistolary like, and it’s timelines starting with the present, then their younger days, back to the present and leaving you hanging with questions, who, how, what and why. OK, and a WTF too. Well done, Ms. Burgoa, very well done. As always, the writing, plot and world building are fantastic, as are the character growth and development. I loved being in the Decker world again and getting to see some characters from earlier books. Thank you for another fantastic story, one that pulled me in, tugged at my heartstrings and left an imprint on it.
🎧📚🎧 And for the amazing narration, Aaron Shedlock, Samantha Brentmoor, Lee Samuels and Erin Mallon did a fabulous job bringing these characters and story to life. I loved how they took each role and made it their own, sounding believable and just as I imagined the characters to sound. They all nailed it in their roles, Brentmoor as the evil sister, Shedlock as Greyson, Samuels as Sanford and Mallon as Aerin. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and had you feeling every single one. These entertaining storytellers are a pleasure to listen to and their performance enhances this already fantastic story to another level. Thank you for another exceptional listen.
July 2, 2023
ARC kindly provided for the author in exchange for an honest review
I didn't quite know what to expect from the first book of Requiem for Love duet and I have to say that I really enjoyed the plot twists that Claudia Burgoa prepared for Greyson, Sanford and their ballerina's story.
I loved the way the author told the plot of Reminders of Her showing San & Grey's love for each other, how broken their hearts are after the loss of their ballerina and the way in which they both try to survive after the tragedy, but without a doubt, what I liked the most was learning little by little what the three of them went through together through the book and the memories both share.
It was also painful to learn the story of their ballerina, the pressure, mistreatment and tragedy that she had to face at the hands of the people who had to protect her, and the way in which the happiness that she had with Sanford & Greyson was ripped from her, I really need to know more about her.
🎙️Grey: 5/5
🎸Sanford: 5/5
🩰She: 5/5
🎙️Plot: 4/5
🎸Love story: 5/5
🩰PSecondary characters: 5/5
🎸Cover: 5/5
One of my favorites from the author💖
🎙️Universe: 5/5
🌶️: 2/5
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ARC amablemente proporcionada por la autora a cambio de una reseña honesta
No sabía muy bien que esperar del primer libro de Requiem for Love duet y tengo que decir que disfrute mucho de los giros en la trama que Claudia Burgoa preparó para la historia de Greyson, Sanford y su bailarina.
Me encantó la manera en la que la autora contó la trama de Reminders of Her mostrando el dolor de San & Grey por el otro, lo rotos que están sus corazones después de la perdida de su bailarina y la manera en la que ambos intentan sobrevivir después de la tragedia, pero sin dudas, lo que más me gustó ir conociendo poco a poco lo que los tres pasaron juntos a través del libro de memorias y los recuerdos que ambos hombres comparten.
También fue doloroso conocer la historia de la bailarina, la presión, maltrato y tragedia que tuvo que enfrentar en manos de las personas que debían protegerla, y la manera en la que la felicidad que tenía al lado de Sanford & Greyson le fue arrancada, de verdad necesito sabe más de ella.
🎙️Grey: 5/5
🎸Sanford: 5/5
🩰Ella: 5/5
🎙️Trama: 4/5
🎸Historia de amor: 5/5
🩰Personajes secundarios: 5/5
🎸Portada: 5/5
de mis favoritas hasta ahora 💖
🎙️Universo: 5/5
🌶️: 2/5
I didn't quite know what to expect from the first book of Requiem for Love duet and I have to say that I really enjoyed the plot twists that Claudia Burgoa prepared for Greyson, Sanford and their ballerina's story.
I loved the way the author told the plot of Reminders of Her showing San & Grey's love for each other, how broken their hearts are after the loss of their ballerina and the way in which they both try to survive after the tragedy, but without a doubt, what I liked the most was learning little by little what the three of them went through together through the book and the memories both share.
It was also painful to learn the story of their ballerina, the pressure, mistreatment and tragedy that she had to face at the hands of the people who had to protect her, and the way in which the happiness that she had with Sanford & Greyson was ripped from her, I really need to know more about her.
🎙️Grey: 5/5
🎸Sanford: 5/5
🩰She: 5/5
🎙️Plot: 4/5
🎸Love story: 5/5
🩰PSecondary characters: 5/5
🎸Cover: 5/5
One of my favorites from the author💖
🎙️Universe: 5/5
🌶️: 2/5
🇪🇸
ARC amablemente proporcionada por la autora a cambio de una reseña honesta
No sabía muy bien que esperar del primer libro de Requiem for Love duet y tengo que decir que disfrute mucho de los giros en la trama que Claudia Burgoa preparó para la historia de Greyson, Sanford y su bailarina.
Me encantó la manera en la que la autora contó la trama de Reminders of Her mostrando el dolor de San & Grey por el otro, lo rotos que están sus corazones después de la perdida de su bailarina y la manera en la que ambos intentan sobrevivir después de la tragedia, pero sin dudas, lo que más me gustó ir conociendo poco a poco lo que los tres pasaron juntos a través del libro de memorias y los recuerdos que ambos hombres comparten.
También fue doloroso conocer la historia de la bailarina, la presión, maltrato y tragedia que tuvo que enfrentar en manos de las personas que debían protegerla, y la manera en la que la felicidad que tenía al lado de Sanford & Greyson le fue arrancada, de verdad necesito sabe más de ella.
🎙️Grey: 5/5
🎸Sanford: 5/5
🩰Ella: 5/5
🎙️Trama: 4/5
🎸Historia de amor: 5/5
🩰Personajes secundarios: 5/5
🎸Portada: 5/5
de mis favoritas hasta ahora 💖
🎙️Universo: 5/5
🌶️: 2/5
July 4, 2023
OMG! A page-turner indeed! To say I love this story is an understatement! This is not the story you think it is—it is so much more! Get ready to be engaged in a story like no other. It’s an emotional turmoil! It’s full of heartache! My heart outright swooned when I read this arduous MMF romance! REMINDERS OF HER is the first book in the Requiem for Love duet. I loved this friends to lovers, slow-burn tension with all its angst, drama, and heartbreak that is gut-wrenching in this love story. Prepare yourself to have your heart hemorrhage—it will make you ugly cry and have you in a perpetual state of tears. I found myself in tears more than once while reading this book. Claudia Burgoa is a skilled wordsmith who excels at writing love stories that are raw, real, and with a warmth so palpable her characters steal their way into your heart and remains for a long time.
This is Greyson (Grey) Cooperson Decker, Sanford (San) Bancroft, and their ballerina’s story. Grey and San grew up as childhood friends. At an early age at school one day, San and Grey met their ballerina who was shy, but when she danced, it was so breathtaking. Soon the three of them formed a special bond. What started as a strong attraction for the ballerina evolves into something more as the she is enfolded into Grey and San’s orbit. “She becomes an inseparable part of our shared love—Grey and mine. My soul has finally found its home within the embrace of their love.”
Fast forward, as adults, San, Grey, and their ballerina builds a deep connection and love so unique until tragedy occurred. Then, an intimate memoir surfaces expecting Grey and San to take the bandage off their already existing wounds. As their relationship slowly falls apart, the frayed threads holding the remnants of their love together can last only so long before irrecoverable damage is done. Their journey made me feel the heartbreak, hope, and sadness because they are three damaged people trying to find acquiescence within themselves and with one another. This is a powerful tale of three people who have a lot to discover about themselves and a love they feel is undeniable. The question is, will their burgeoning love survive beneath a shroud of uncertainty and despair? What happens next? Well, read this amazing story and find out—you won’t regret it! I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
This is Greyson (Grey) Cooperson Decker, Sanford (San) Bancroft, and their ballerina’s story. Grey and San grew up as childhood friends. At an early age at school one day, San and Grey met their ballerina who was shy, but when she danced, it was so breathtaking. Soon the three of them formed a special bond. What started as a strong attraction for the ballerina evolves into something more as the she is enfolded into Grey and San’s orbit. “She becomes an inseparable part of our shared love—Grey and mine. My soul has finally found its home within the embrace of their love.”
Fast forward, as adults, San, Grey, and their ballerina builds a deep connection and love so unique until tragedy occurred. Then, an intimate memoir surfaces expecting Grey and San to take the bandage off their already existing wounds. As their relationship slowly falls apart, the frayed threads holding the remnants of their love together can last only so long before irrecoverable damage is done. Their journey made me feel the heartbreak, hope, and sadness because they are three damaged people trying to find acquiescence within themselves and with one another. This is a powerful tale of three people who have a lot to discover about themselves and a love they feel is undeniable. The question is, will their burgeoning love survive beneath a shroud of uncertainty and despair? What happens next? Well, read this amazing story and find out—you won’t regret it! I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
June 28, 2023
𝕬𝕽𝕮 𝕽𝖊𝖛𝖎𝖊𝖜:
∆ 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐫 is the first book in the Requiem for Love duet. It is an MMF romance involving a musician, a ballerina and a sniper. Since Reminders of Her is an MMF, it became one of my favourites because it is very rare that MMF romance has such depth and such deep storyline involving everyone in the book.
∆ The story starts with a sense of solitude, where Sanford after completing his mission returns home and is missing his family, Greyson, who would rather gouge his own eyes out before loving Sanford again, and Aerin, the beautiful ballerina.
∆ The fact that no matter what the characters say about hating each other, they definitely do not hate each, their hearts still beat for one another, it is the fact that none of the men are wise enough to sit and talk but they would rather fuck each other to release pent up stress. Why would you make that your coping mechanism? But then again, I understand them, I understand the level of grief and tragedy that has torn them apart.
∆ Does this story have an end to the pain? Because God honestly speaking, I don't want Sanford and Greyson to go through pain again, but if it means them being together, then dammit, I want the pain, all the pain you could get me.
∆ The author of the memoir is in so much pain, but the way she describes her family is like the dysfunctional family couldn't be helped, the family is too broken, perhaps it was, perhaps it could have been helped but the horror struck through it tarnishing everything.
∆ I love how Sanford and Greyson agree on most of the things like how Aerin's family is what caused Aerin to be fearful. Love how Sanford and Greyson are there for Aerin, to protect her, love her, bring+cook her food, they always loved her, they still love her, they will forever love her, just like the way they always loved each other and still do and will do so in the future as well.
∆ For those who love why-choose romance and second chance at love, this one is for you.
“I love you, babe. I never stopped loving you. Sorry, we lost her. I’m fucking sorry about everything that happened to you.”
I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE FINAL BOOK BECAUSE THIS ENDED ON A CLIFFHANGER.
∆ 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐫 is the first book in the Requiem for Love duet. It is an MMF romance involving a musician, a ballerina and a sniper. Since Reminders of Her is an MMF, it became one of my favourites because it is very rare that MMF romance has such depth and such deep storyline involving everyone in the book.
∆ The story starts with a sense of solitude, where Sanford after completing his mission returns home and is missing his family, Greyson, who would rather gouge his own eyes out before loving Sanford again, and Aerin, the beautiful ballerina.
∆ The fact that no matter what the characters say about hating each other, they definitely do not hate each, their hearts still beat for one another, it is the fact that none of the men are wise enough to sit and talk but they would rather fuck each other to release pent up stress. Why would you make that your coping mechanism? But then again, I understand them, I understand the level of grief and tragedy that has torn them apart.
∆ Does this story have an end to the pain? Because God honestly speaking, I don't want Sanford and Greyson to go through pain again, but if it means them being together, then dammit, I want the pain, all the pain you could get me.
∆ The author of the memoir is in so much pain, but the way she describes her family is like the dysfunctional family couldn't be helped, the family is too broken, perhaps it was, perhaps it could have been helped but the horror struck through it tarnishing everything.
∆ I love how Sanford and Greyson agree on most of the things like how Aerin's family is what caused Aerin to be fearful. Love how Sanford and Greyson are there for Aerin, to protect her, love her, bring+cook her food, they always loved her, they still love her, they will forever love her, just like the way they always loved each other and still do and will do so in the future as well.
∆ For those who love why-choose romance and second chance at love, this one is for you.
“I love you, babe. I never stopped loving you. Sorry, we lost her. I’m fucking sorry about everything that happened to you.”
I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE FINAL BOOK BECAUSE THIS ENDED ON A CLIFFHANGER.
July 24, 2023
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” — Khalil Gibran
Blurb:
This wasn’t the typical boy meets girl story.
In our case, it was extraordinary: a boy met a girl and another boy.
And he fell madly in love with both.
Greyson was a gifted musician whose songs soothed even the most shattered souls.
Aerin was a ballerina, exuding an elegance that could steal your breath away.
They weren’t just my loves.
They were my reason to breathe—my world.
Until a tragedy broke us into a thousand pieces.
Now, years later, I'm left haunted by Greyson's melodies and the fragmented echoes of our shared past.
Just as I’m learning to breathe again, our history is flung into the public eye.
An agonizingly intimate memoir has surfaced, putting our past on full display.
I find myself drawn to Greyson, desperate to shield him from reminders of her.
As we navigate the stinging wounds of our history, we’re on a mission to find the person who ripped the bandages of our past.
Is there a chance this could lead us to something more—a way to fill the void left by her absence?
Because finding her is impossible… isn���t it?
Thoughts 💭
What a story! I love Claudia Burgosa books and this one isn’t any different. The raw and rollercoaster of emotion that this send you on. It is a Why chose (MMF) of Grey, Sanford and their ballerina Evie. The love that these three share was indescribable but when something tragic happens to them you feel the pain, lose and heartbreak that they go through throughout this whole book. I cannot describe how amazing this book was. The way the author wrote it you can’t help but be right there with them. There are some dark parts in the book that maybe hard to read but always check your trigger warning.. This is a must read!
“They shattered her to the point where she couldn’t see any light. She left us for good,” he mumbles. “If we’d been there, we could’ve reminded her that she was the light. Our sun. The brightest star in our universe.”
And let’s talk about the cliffhanger! 🫢🫢 off to book two…
As always PLEASE check your TRIGGER WARNINGS!
Blurb:
This wasn’t the typical boy meets girl story.
In our case, it was extraordinary: a boy met a girl and another boy.
And he fell madly in love with both.
Greyson was a gifted musician whose songs soothed even the most shattered souls.
Aerin was a ballerina, exuding an elegance that could steal your breath away.
They weren’t just my loves.
They were my reason to breathe—my world.
Until a tragedy broke us into a thousand pieces.
Now, years later, I'm left haunted by Greyson's melodies and the fragmented echoes of our shared past.
Just as I’m learning to breathe again, our history is flung into the public eye.
An agonizingly intimate memoir has surfaced, putting our past on full display.
I find myself drawn to Greyson, desperate to shield him from reminders of her.
As we navigate the stinging wounds of our history, we’re on a mission to find the person who ripped the bandages of our past.
Is there a chance this could lead us to something more—a way to fill the void left by her absence?
Because finding her is impossible… isn���t it?
Thoughts 💭
What a story! I love Claudia Burgosa books and this one isn’t any different. The raw and rollercoaster of emotion that this send you on. It is a Why chose (MMF) of Grey, Sanford and their ballerina Evie. The love that these three share was indescribable but when something tragic happens to them you feel the pain, lose and heartbreak that they go through throughout this whole book. I cannot describe how amazing this book was. The way the author wrote it you can’t help but be right there with them. There are some dark parts in the book that maybe hard to read but always check your trigger warning.. This is a must read!
“They shattered her to the point where she couldn’t see any light. She left us for good,” he mumbles. “If we’d been there, we could’ve reminded her that she was the light. Our sun. The brightest star in our universe.”
And let’s talk about the cliffhanger! 🫢🫢 off to book two…
As always PLEASE check your TRIGGER WARNINGS!
February 5, 2024
Oh my heart! This first book in Burgoa's Requiem For Love duet is an emotionally, raw, and heart-stopping story that I couldn't put down! It's a story about three people who connect so intrinsically, at first, through music and dance, starting out as friends, then growing into something deeper, and even more beautiful. It starts out talking about the pain and torture of having your voice taken away from you, before introducing us to Sanford and Greyson. They are both in love, but something tragic has happened that has torn them apart, along with an unknown third person, their ballerina, who brought so much light and love into their world, before it was shattered. Their story is told in a unique way, helping us to understand them, and their deep connections, through past memories, present events, and reading through a mysterious memoir that is giving voice to their tragic past. Their love is organic, beautiful and pure, and you can't help but fall for them as they fall for each other, making your heart break even harder for what they have endured. Burgoa has a magical way of weaving this story in a poetic and lyrical way, making me feel everything even deeper, making my heart race and taking my breath away. Add in the outstanding narrations by Aaron Shedlock, Lee Samuels, Samantha Brentmoor, and Erin Mallon, and you have a breathtaking audiobook experience! Their brilliant deliveries gripped my imagination and compelled me to feel everything these characters think and experience. They embodied these characters perfectly, making my heart race from beginning to end. They made me care so deeply for these characters, and I was so completely invested in them, that the jaw dropping ending left me completely stunned! I need book two soon so Burgoa can put my heart back together again, like only she can! On a side note, I loved how so many characters from past books appear in this story, helping to keep my heart beating! This was an up-putdownable story, and I can't wait to listen to The Symphony of Us!
July 4, 2023
Reminders of Her will utterly devastate, ruin, and break you. This MMF romance is an emotional rollercoaster that etches its way into your soul, leaving an indelible mark. Be sure to check the trigger warnings on Burgoa's website, as parts of this story are not for the faint of heart.
From the very beginning, this angsty and evocative tale grips you with its raw beauty. Sandford, Greyson, and their ballerina share a bond that was forged in their youth and feels unbreakable. But life's storms can bend even the strongest trees to their breaking point, and their journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
I urge you to steel yourself and guard your heart before delving into this emotional whirlwind. Take a deep breath and embrace the wreckage, knowing that this remarkably talented storyteller will make every gut-wrenching moment worth it. The anticipation for the second half of the duet, Symphony of Us, is almost unbearable.
Claudia has woven a story that reaches deep into your core, leaving you breathless and yearning for more. The pain and beauty coexist in perfect harmony, making Reminders of Her an unforgettable experience. Whether you choose to wait for the complete duet or dive into this heart-wrenching journey immediately, rest assured that the emotional payoff will be worth it.
Reminders of Her is a poignant and soul-stirring read that demands to be felt. Burgoa's ability to evoke such intense emotions is a testament to her exceptional storytelling prowess. If you're ready to be swept away in a love story that will shatter and heal you, then this book is an absolute must-read. Prepare to embark on a journey that will leave an indelible mark on your heart and soul.
From the very beginning, this angsty and evocative tale grips you with its raw beauty. Sandford, Greyson, and their ballerina share a bond that was forged in their youth and feels unbreakable. But life's storms can bend even the strongest trees to their breaking point, and their journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
I urge you to steel yourself and guard your heart before delving into this emotional whirlwind. Take a deep breath and embrace the wreckage, knowing that this remarkably talented storyteller will make every gut-wrenching moment worth it. The anticipation for the second half of the duet, Symphony of Us, is almost unbearable.
Claudia has woven a story that reaches deep into your core, leaving you breathless and yearning for more. The pain and beauty coexist in perfect harmony, making Reminders of Her an unforgettable experience. Whether you choose to wait for the complete duet or dive into this heart-wrenching journey immediately, rest assured that the emotional payoff will be worth it.
Reminders of Her is a poignant and soul-stirring read that demands to be felt. Burgoa's ability to evoke such intense emotions is a testament to her exceptional storytelling prowess. If you're ready to be swept away in a love story that will shatter and heal you, then this book is an absolute must-read. Prepare to embark on a journey that will leave an indelible mark on your heart and soul.
July 16, 2023
Wow! Just, WOW! Upon turning the final page of this book I'm left drained by all that came before, utterly broken down by all that befell this triad, and on edge while waiting for the second half of this duet to hit bookshelves. This story touched me on every level, warming my heart early on as Sanford, Greyson, and Aerin found a friendship before it became oh so much more. The bond between them was beautiful, their scenes together jumped off the pages, and they completely invested me in their relationship. I felt everything they felt, smiled when there was joy and bled tears when their pain took an even more painful turn. What these characters went through was difficult to read sometimes, their painful pasts made even more heartbreaking by the fact that it was family (and those sworn to protect them) who caused the most pain. Through it all though they had each other and I was right there with them, breathing in their love and support....before their lives broke into pieces, pieces that may never get put back together.
From the first page to the last, this is an epic tale! It's an unforgettable story teeming with angst that twists you into a pretzel from time to time...before leaving you breathless with one heckuva cliffhanger (although it's one I saw coming). Even with that knowledge though this was a book that you can't help but be pulled into. There's angst, there's love, there's emotional pain amidst unwavering support...this book has it all! I'm now left (impatiently) waiting for the conclusion of this duet, stocking up on tissues while recommending this book to everyone, hoping that Ms. Burgoa builds me back up after leaving me wrecked from all that came before!
From the first page to the last, this is an epic tale! It's an unforgettable story teeming with angst that twists you into a pretzel from time to time...before leaving you breathless with one heckuva cliffhanger (although it's one I saw coming). Even with that knowledge though this was a book that you can't help but be pulled into. There's angst, there's love, there's emotional pain amidst unwavering support...this book has it all! I'm now left (impatiently) waiting for the conclusion of this duet, stocking up on tissues while recommending this book to everyone, hoping that Ms. Burgoa builds me back up after leaving me wrecked from all that came before!
February 6, 2024
Reminders of Her
Requiem for Love 1
By Claudia Burgoa
Narrated by Aaron Shedlock, Samantha Brentmoor, Lee Samuels, Erin Mallon
I know when I listen to Claudia Burgoa that I will be in for an emotional ride, but honestly, I was not prepared. This raw, gritty and incredibly emotional story captured my attention from the first chapter and kept me on the edge of my own emotions. Greyson and Sanford have been friends for a long time and their friendship evolved into more. When they met, Aerin, the shy ballerina, she was the piece that was missing. But life is never easy, and the life of these three is destroyed. Years later, torn apart there is a memoir written that is just too close to their story. Now we get the whole story of their past. But why would someone want to bring it all out in the open, tear open the wounds that have slowly scabbed over? This book is filled with so many feels, tugging at the heart and needing to hear and understand all the different sides of the story. Burgoa knows how to write so that the characters worm into my life and hang on, so not only can I not stop listening, but when I do, they stay with me and I am constantly thinking of them. She left me hanging, that is for sure, and I can't wait to start the second book to see where if their love can bring them all back together.
Then to make this book even better, Aaron Shedlock, Lee Samuels, Samantha Brentmoor and Erin Mallon tell the story with such feeling that I, who does not cry or even tear during a listen had to get tissues. The talents of this collaboration found the essence of every character and made them all feel real. I was fascinated with the story and their performances enhanced my enjoyment. Bring on the next book!
Requiem for Love 1
By Claudia Burgoa
Narrated by Aaron Shedlock, Samantha Brentmoor, Lee Samuels, Erin Mallon
I know when I listen to Claudia Burgoa that I will be in for an emotional ride, but honestly, I was not prepared. This raw, gritty and incredibly emotional story captured my attention from the first chapter and kept me on the edge of my own emotions. Greyson and Sanford have been friends for a long time and their friendship evolved into more. When they met, Aerin, the shy ballerina, she was the piece that was missing. But life is never easy, and the life of these three is destroyed. Years later, torn apart there is a memoir written that is just too close to their story. Now we get the whole story of their past. But why would someone want to bring it all out in the open, tear open the wounds that have slowly scabbed over? This book is filled with so many feels, tugging at the heart and needing to hear and understand all the different sides of the story. Burgoa knows how to write so that the characters worm into my life and hang on, so not only can I not stop listening, but when I do, they stay with me and I am constantly thinking of them. She left me hanging, that is for sure, and I can't wait to start the second book to see where if their love can bring them all back together.
Then to make this book even better, Aaron Shedlock, Lee Samuels, Samantha Brentmoor and Erin Mallon tell the story with such feeling that I, who does not cry or even tear during a listen had to get tissues. The talents of this collaboration found the essence of every character and made them all feel real. I was fascinated with the story and their performances enhanced my enjoyment. Bring on the next book!
June 28, 2023
Oh my heart! This first book in Burgoa's Requiem For Love duet is an emotionally, raw, and heart-stopping story that I couldn't put down! It's a story about three people who connect so intrinsically, at first, through music and dance, starting out as friends, then growing into something deeper, and even more beautiful. It starts out talking about the pain and torture of having your voice taken away from you, before introducing us to Sanford and Greyson. They are both in love, but something tragic has happened that has torn them apart, along with an unknown third person, their ballerina, who brought so much light and love into their world, before it was shattered. Their story is told in a unique way, helping us to understand them, and their deep connections, through past memories, present events, and reading through a mysterious memoir that is giving voice to their tragic past. Their love is organic, beautiful and pure, and you can't help but fall for them as they fall for each other, making your heart break even harder for what they have endured. Burgoa has a magical way of weaving this story in a poetic and lyrical way, making me feel everything even deeper, making my heart race and taking my breath away. I cared so deeply, and was completely invested in them, so the jaw dropping ending left me completely stunned! I need book two soon so Burgoa can put my heart back together again, like only she can! On a side note, I loved how so many characters from past books appear in this story, helping to keep my heart beating! This was an up-putdownable story, and I can't wait to read The Symphony of Us!
July 3, 2023
"We're reduced to fragments of what we were, love long since cooled into regret and silence."
Someone has put their pain in black and white for all to read
Someone who may have been the catalyst for the destruction of their worlds
When an intimate memoir surfaces, one that is too close to putting their pasts on full display, Greyson, and San are forced to confront old wounds. As they navigate the stinging wounds of their history, they're on a mission to find the person who ripped off the bandages of their past.
Is there a chance this could lead them to something more—a way to fill the void left by her absence?
Because finding her is impossible… isn't it?
This takes us back to the beginning, told partially in epistolary style, and walks us through the events slowly bringing us to this moment
We watch as the jealousies take root
Get glimpses behind the curtain
And lastly, the final event that took their ballerina leaving a chasm between Grey and San that may never be healed
"You want us to continue, you have to balance the memories."
San knows he has to protect Greyson if he doesn't want to see him spiral to his own death
He failed him once
He will not fail again
Greyson...
My heart just breaks for him
This has all kinds of moments
Happy ones
First-moment ones
Angry ones
Sad ones
Jealous ones
Horrifically ugly ones
It's all these moments brought together that gives us the true picture
Be prepared...
Tears - Anger - Sighs of frustration - Smiles - You will get to experience them all
This does end on a cliffy that I'm pretty sure you will see coming
Though I could be wrong
Someone has put their pain in black and white for all to read
Someone who may have been the catalyst for the destruction of their worlds
When an intimate memoir surfaces, one that is too close to putting their pasts on full display, Greyson, and San are forced to confront old wounds. As they navigate the stinging wounds of their history, they're on a mission to find the person who ripped off the bandages of their past.
Is there a chance this could lead them to something more—a way to fill the void left by her absence?
Because finding her is impossible… isn't it?
This takes us back to the beginning, told partially in epistolary style, and walks us through the events slowly bringing us to this moment
We watch as the jealousies take root
Get glimpses behind the curtain
And lastly, the final event that took their ballerina leaving a chasm between Grey and San that may never be healed
"You want us to continue, you have to balance the memories."
San knows he has to protect Greyson if he doesn't want to see him spiral to his own death
He failed him once
He will not fail again
Greyson...
My heart just breaks for him
This has all kinds of moments
Happy ones
First-moment ones
Angry ones
Sad ones
Jealous ones
Horrifically ugly ones
It's all these moments brought together that gives us the true picture
Be prepared...
Tears - Anger - Sighs of frustration - Smiles - You will get to experience them all
This does end on a cliffy that I'm pretty sure you will see coming
Though I could be wrong
July 4, 2023
5 Stars
I read this book in one day and my emotions were all over the place from start to end. It all started with curiosity, then turned to anticipation as the friendship and love blossomed for Sanford Bancroft, Greyson Cooperson-Decker, and their lovely ballerina, Aeryn Carlton, then came fear and edgy, and then ending it with devastation and heartbreak. Seriously, I closed my Kindle with a dropped jaw on the final few chapters and was shocked by that damn cliffhanger!
I love how Claudia created this story which is a bit different from the other Decker Family novels. And I thought The Downfall of Us Duet (Finn/Archer, Piper and Derek's book) is her best so far this year, but it looks like this book might topple it off.
ATTENTION: SPOILERS AHEAD!
When you're a product of parental neglect, you become envious which eventually turns into revenge that goes deadly. The trio were living a dream with promises of love and a possible bright future until a horrible tragedy broke them. One became an addict after enduring one hell of a torture and one doesn't know what to do to pull his other half out of the hell he's into. I have no words for what Grey and Aeryn have endured in that horrific ordeal. I don't even believe they deserve what happened to them. I hurt for Sanford because I too have no idea what to do to make everything right again. I have endless rage towards Enya for what she has done to her sister, Grey and Sanford.
And that damn cliffhanger!!! Argh, I can't wait for the finale!
I read this book in one day and my emotions were all over the place from start to end. It all started with curiosity, then turned to anticipation as the friendship and love blossomed for Sanford Bancroft, Greyson Cooperson-Decker, and their lovely ballerina, Aeryn Carlton, then came fear and edgy, and then ending it with devastation and heartbreak. Seriously, I closed my Kindle with a dropped jaw on the final few chapters and was shocked by that damn cliffhanger!
I love how Claudia created this story which is a bit different from the other Decker Family novels. And I thought The Downfall of Us Duet (Finn/Archer, Piper and Derek's book) is her best so far this year, but it looks like this book might topple it off.
ATTENTION: SPOILERS AHEAD!
When you're a product of parental neglect, you become envious which eventually turns into revenge that goes deadly. The trio were living a dream with promises of love and a possible bright future until a horrible tragedy broke them. One became an addict after enduring one hell of a torture and one doesn't know what to do to pull his other half out of the hell he's into. I have no words for what Grey and Aeryn have endured in that horrific ordeal. I don't even believe they deserve what happened to them. I hurt for Sanford because I too have no idea what to do to make everything right again. I have endless rage towards Enya for what she has done to her sister, Grey and Sanford.
And that damn cliffhanger!!! Argh, I can't wait for the finale!
July 4, 2023
This is book one in The Requiem For Love Duet and it is Sanford, Greyson and Aerin’s story and omg get the tissues ready because you are in for a heartbreaking ride. Sanford, Greyson and Aerin met at school and had such a unique connection that turned into a really strong love as adults only for everything to shatter all around them leaving each one to suffer alone without anyone being there to support them breaking something inside them that can’t be repaired. A love like this is not only special but unique and you can feel the pain as if you are there living through it and I cried so many times with everything that had happened and what they were going through and it completely broke my heart in two but I still had to keep turning the pages because I just couldn’t put it down as it hooked me in right from the start and also had me on the edge of my seat while holding my breath and also kept my attention throughout the whole book because it was so raw and addictive that I read it in one sitting and then you get a explosive cliffhanger ending that will have you begging for book two to find out what the outcome would be for them all. Claudia Burgoa is a incredible author and writer and she certainly knows how to pull on her readers heartstrings while completely destroying you and then putting you back together in the best way possible. I definitely recommend you read this book and others by her and you will not be disappointed.
July 9, 2023
Raw. Emotional. Intense. Misconceptions are probably our worst enemy when dealing with unthinkable situations. This story jumps between the past and the present. A look at how the three of them met and how they stayed close through all the transitions that life deals them, the fallout and current state of their relationship. Secrets of the past have an uncanny way of coming to the surface when least expected. A few familiar faces in the mix and a cliffy that I can’t wait to see if my hunch is right has me eagerly waiting for the conclusion. Is it July 17th yet?! ~Shirley
Reminders of Her is book one in the Requiem For Love series by Claudia Burgoa. I loved reading and following the beginning of Sandford, Grayson and their Ballerina, Evie. Claudia has written a book that takes you on a emotional journey with these three individuals. The book does end with a cliff hanger, and look forward to reading book two to see what happens. ~Dawn
This is a beautifully written MMF romance and it will completely put your emotions through the ringer. Claudia Burgoa has quickly become one of my favorite go to authors and this is a great example of why that is. The characters suck you right in to the story and the words take your heart through every emotion. This is a definite must read. ~Helen
Reminders of Her is book one in the Requiem For Love series by Claudia Burgoa. I loved reading and following the beginning of Sandford, Grayson and their Ballerina, Evie. Claudia has written a book that takes you on a emotional journey with these three individuals. The book does end with a cliff hanger, and look forward to reading book two to see what happens. ~Dawn
This is a beautifully written MMF romance and it will completely put your emotions through the ringer. Claudia Burgoa has quickly become one of my favorite go to authors and this is a great example of why that is. The characters suck you right in to the story and the words take your heart through every emotion. This is a definite must read. ~Helen
July 4, 2023
Reminders or her is the first installment in The Requiem Of Love Duet by non other than the very talented Claudia Burgoa . I’m not sure I can even find the perfect words to express all the reasons I fell completely in love with this book as well as the characters) what I mean is that it’s one of the most beautifully written and emotional love stories - it has the ability to leave you utterly speechless, to break your heart to the point you’ll hand tears running down your face . But there are also moments you’ll be smiling and rooting so freaking hard as well as sitting on the edge of your seat devouring every single word . Please be aware that there are some triggers as it’s definitely not a easy journey . Sanford , Aerin and Greysons love story is one about love and hope and friendship and second chances . It’s filled with angst , tragedy, intrigue, drama , obstacles, secrets , second chances , twists and turns, friendships and family , moments that are dark , raw , gritty and extremely emotional. And it’s the perfect blend of so many of my go to tropes to read 💜billionaire 💜Rockstar / Alpha Hero 💜MMF💜Friends to lovers 💜Damaged Hero💜 and many many more . It’s simply a must read that I can promise will keep you up reading well into the early morning hours
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June 30, 2023
Get ready this is going to be a killer. The story that awaits you in this book is going to hurt. It is going to mark you. It going to bring you tears mix with moment of passion and a love so pure that you will crave what they have. Three people so in tune with one another that fate brought them together… 3 soulmates. Grey, Sanford and their Ballerina. I mean, I am still crying as I write this review! This book… It is everything and yet I want so much more, I need to know what comes next for San and Grey. I feel that simply telling you that it is a DEFINITE MUST HAVE isn’t enough. It is now my #1 for the year of many reads so far. Sanford and Greyson and yes their Ballerina have capture me heart and soul, and will for a long time.
I don’t want to go into to much detail about the story because it will definitely lead to spoilers, just know that after reading this you will be left with not only a broken heart by a little hope for what their future may hold. Greyson and Sanford are the real deal. More than five stars, this book is the night sky filled with all the stars and hope for a happy ending. They deserve it.
I don’t want to go into to much detail about the story because it will definitely lead to spoilers, just know that after reading this you will be left with not only a broken heart by a little hope for what their future may hold. Greyson and Sanford are the real deal. More than five stars, this book is the night sky filled with all the stars and hope for a happy ending. They deserve it.
July 3, 2023
Reminders of Her is the first book in the Requiem for Love Duet by Claudia Burgoa, featuring a profound MMF romance full of love and heart-shattering loss. Sanford, Greyson, and Evie met as children and formed an indelible bond, as the boys felt protective of her. They were three talented kids who should have had the whole world in the palm of their hands, but sometimes darkness looms closer than we realize. I feel emotionally shredded, to be honest, because this book was so well written. It’s full of angst, grit, raw emotion, and love that borders on pain. And yes, I’m a girl that despises cliffhangers, and this one has a doozy of a cliffy, but I’m actually okay with it. My gut says that the pay-off in The Symphony of Us is going to be beyond worth it!! I hope the suspense doesn’t do me in!! Pre-order these books right away! Gah!
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June 29, 2023
I loved how Claudia told us the story of how Sanford and Greyson met Aerin and how their friendship grew into love between the three of them. The torture and pain that Grey and Aerin endured was terrible and ended up breaking all three of them. I was sucked into their relationship and their emotions and felt for Grey and Sanford as they grieved Aerin’s loss and the fracturing of the relationship between the two of them. None of them deserved what happened and hopefully as they work through the past, they can find happiness together. I love how Grey’s and Sanford’s families are supportive of them individually and allowing them to work through their relationship without judgement or interference.
I always know a book by Claudia Burgoa will be full of great characters, romance, some angst and have a HEA in the end. This book had more angst and trauma than normal for Ms. Burgoa, but it is done respectfully, and the book is well worth reading. Looking forward to the second book in the duet.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I always know a book by Claudia Burgoa will be full of great characters, romance, some angst and have a HEA in the end. This book had more angst and trauma than normal for Ms. Burgoa, but it is done respectfully, and the book is well worth reading. Looking forward to the second book in the duet.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 3, 2023
Reminders of Her is the first book in the Requiem for Love Duet. It is a MMF romance full of angst, heartbreak, and emotion.
Sanford was a sniper, but he had gone back home. He has a sense of something missing, and that something is Greyson and their ballerina.
Greyson is in so much pain. So many awful things happened that he couldn’t stand the sight of Sanford let alone be with him again.
Their ballerina, Aerin..well, her story is a mystery. They have no idea what happened to her after the events some years ago happened. The events that tore them apart.
A book was published about the three of them, their story. Greyson and Sanford are understandably upset that this book about their lives has been published even though the names have been changed. They read it and discover so much more about Aerin that they had not known previously.
It was so heartbreaking to see everything she had gone through. I was so disgusted and angry with what happened and why those things happened to her. I also felt for Greyson because a big part of his trauma was explained as well.
This was truly heart-wrenching, and it ends on a cliffhanger, so I can’t wait to read the next book.
Sanford was a sniper, but he had gone back home. He has a sense of something missing, and that something is Greyson and their ballerina.
Greyson is in so much pain. So many awful things happened that he couldn’t stand the sight of Sanford let alone be with him again.
Their ballerina, Aerin..well, her story is a mystery. They have no idea what happened to her after the events some years ago happened. The events that tore them apart.
A book was published about the three of them, their story. Greyson and Sanford are understandably upset that this book about their lives has been published even though the names have been changed. They read it and discover so much more about Aerin that they had not known previously.
It was so heartbreaking to see everything she had gone through. I was so disgusted and angry with what happened and why those things happened to her. I also felt for Greyson because a big part of his trauma was explained as well.
This was truly heart-wrenching, and it ends on a cliffhanger, so I can’t wait to read the next book.
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