Um excuse what did i just read and where can I get the next one? I really enjoyed this one. I'm so freaking obsessed with Simone and Dante.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

All the Brutal Birthright books are top shelf Dark Romance reads.

This book was marked down, only because I know of Sophie's work and felt this one was just a tad less than her peak.

Simone and Dante are a spicey tangled mess and I'm here for it.

Warning - pregnancy occurs in this book. If that's an "ick" or a hard pass, then move along.

Otherwise, I rec this read for Dark Romance girlies.

This was not what I expected.

Good story, but definitely not for me.

The characters were not appealing to me and I didn’t like the plot ? Again, this is just a me thing but it might be different for other readers.

Love the struggles they both go through and how they find a way back together with a love that is pure. Dante and Simone forbidden romance with a pregnancy trope and in for a twist.
This is their second chance at love after nine ears of the not seeing each other and the way Simone parent treated Dante.

Brutal heart was such a great addition to the brutal birthright series!! I absolutely love Simone and Dante story, and I felt that the secret pregnancy trope was actually done very well!
While it felt a little “love at first sight-y” for me, I still thought that they both were really fun and interesting characters, I especially love Dante from the previous books so It was nice to see him get his happy ending!

This book broke my heart and put it back together! This is book #4 in the series. As soon as I started reading, I could not wait to read Dante's story and it did not disappoint!

The love story, second chance romance, secrets, angst, and spice. SO GOOD.

Bloody Heart, is a love story with a twist. I enjoyed reading this book but I did feel like I wanted to know the characters more. I really wanted to understand why they were the way they were and I wanted more dates and conversations between the Simone and Dante.
The book had a lot of good story lines and could have been a 2 parter with a cliffhanger. It just needed more details of the little things that happens. Good book I just felt it could have been more.

Another amazing book in the Brutal Birthright series! While this one didn't have me as hooked as previous books had, it was the best written of *this* trope that I've read (which I usually avoid because I greatly dislike them). So, if you know my reading tastes you will be surprised that I rated a book with this trope so highly! I very much enjoyed the book and felt that the story was seamlessly woven together, with nothing feeling like a plot device or an unnecessary addition.

If you have read and enjoyed the previous Brutal Birthright series, then I highly recommend you continue on with it. I also recommend it to folks who are interested in mafia romance but don't know where to start. I feel that this is a good entry point, since there wasn't a large amount of mafia scheming or fighting.

Thank you to Bloom Books and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review!

I so wanted Dante's story, definitely, the oldest Galo Brother delivered a story full of angst, it was so intense, it's kind of a Beauty and the Beast type of story, Simone was an interesting character, coming from a different side of the coin, I liked her but my heart belongs to Dante, he is loyal and rough. The audiobook is narrated by Alan Carlson and Josie Kunz, they did a good job portraying the characters, the edition was well done and definitely give it an extra to the story that I recommend to get it.

Overall, I thought the story was decent, it was quick, and I did enjoy it, but it isn't a book that is going to stick with me. Second chance romances can be hit or miss for me, but this one did keep my attention. I really enjoyed the overall chemistry between Dante and Simone and with the initial forbidden trope, it added to that level of intrigue. There was some dialogue that felt a little forced/ cringey, however I enjoyed the spice; it was well written.

The transition between past to present was a little clunky for me and the latter half of the book did fall a little flat. I get Simone did what she had to, but I would have enjoyed a little more plot development there. I would like to have seen her come into her own faster. for someone who didn't need her parents, 9 years of living a lie seems like a long time.

The ending also felt abrupt... Would have liked for there to be more development on the relationship front between Harry and Dante.

Ultimately, it was an enjoyable read, but not my favorite of the series.

I don't know what Sophie puts in these books but whatever it is I DEVOURED IT! I love me a second chance romance, so I had high hopes! Our main characters connection did feel a bit insta lovey, and certain parts were rushed. But I still enjoyed it and couldn't stop reading!
I also loved that we got to see the characters from previous books! Now bring on Riona's book! I can already tell I'm going to fall in love with the love interest 👀

Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Bloody Heart is another fabulous read by Sophie Lark. I got some Romeo and Juliet vibes off this one - the insta love, angst and the forbidden vibes.

The rating (3.5) for this is all for Dante. I loved his broody nature, he can kidnap me any day. Simone, on the other hand, was a bit frustrating in the first half of the book. Like it was understandable, but I still was a bit miffed. But I was more annoyed at the families...

The chemistry between the two was amazing, I swear Sophie Lark makes it spicier every book! And as always, her writing style is captivating enough to keep me hooked from start to finish.

Tropes include: second chance, dual POV and pregnancy trope. I don't mind the pregnancy trope, but I know it can be a dealbreaker for some. Second chance romances are a hit and miss for me, this was definitely a hit . I loved it!

Thank you Sophie Lark, Netgalley and Bloom for providing an ARC.

“𝐒𝐡𝐞’𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥—𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥.”

The mafia romance Bloody Heart by Sophie Lark centers on the relationship between Simone Solomon, a single mother, and real estate developer Dante Gallo.

I read this immediately after finishing Savage Lover because I was obsessed with that book, but I was let down. The fact that it had the secret baby trope gave me even more optimism for this novel, yet it still fell short.

This book moved quickly in comparison to Savage Lover, which I enjoy occasionally, but in this case, it prevented their feelings for one another from feeling genuine.

Though, I hated every decision Simone made about Dante, including her move to London and her signing of her baby's birthright to her sister.

Also, there is a time jump immediately after Simone leaves Dante, and basically everything important happened in that span of time. I was mostly overwhelmed because I was just trying to keep up with everything.

Overall, I had incredibly high expectations for this, but in the end, I wasn't into it, even though the premise and tropes were entertaining!

*Thank you to NetGalley, Bloom Books, and to the author, Sophie Lark, for providing me with this e-copy in exchange for an honest review.*

I LOVED Dante and Simone. We finally get the backstory on Dante's one girlfriend that he never talked about in the previous books. It's a heart wrenching story of first love.

The love and passion that Dante and Simone felt for one another as young adults spanned over the years that they were apart. Neither could have ever loved another and both hurt even as time passed. Their reunion was unexpected and brutal for the both of them, but how could they have stayed away once their eyes found each other?

There are updates on other family members, both Gallo and Griffin, that both caused a bit of sadness and a burst of joy.

Bloody Heart by Sophie Lark is such a wonderful read. This is my second book from Sophie Lark and I know the story will be extraordinary.

This book have a high sexual tension, explicit hot spicy scenes, action packed, family conflict, suspense, angst, heart breaking moments and tears. This book have a storyline which is different from the other mafia book. It's got me hooked from chapter one. Don't forget, this book got graphics and Spotify playlist which will enhanced your imagination while reading.

I'll definitely be waiting for more books from Sophie Lark and I'm looking forward to read the next story.

Simone, leading a life of privilege and obedience, unexpectedly finds herself kidnapped by Dante, a car thief, while in route to a gala. Their connection deepens quickly, leaving them both puzzled by the magnetic pull between them. Aware that their different worlds won’t let them be together, their relationship is forcibly severed, and they each move on with their lives.

Fast forward nine years, and Dante is still haunted by thoughts of Simone. A chance encounter sparks the revival of their connection, but the weight of long-held secrets threatens to tear them apart once more.

“Bloody Heart” by Sophie Lark is a good Romeo and Juliet sort of story. The book is angsty packed with mafia, pregnancy, second chance romance, and insta-love tropes. I love the cover so much and was what attracted me to read it in the first place. I have not read any of her other works and I really didn’t need to for this book. 4 out of 5 stars. The only thing that held me back from giving it 5 stars is that I dislike pregnancy tropes.

LOOOOOOOOVED THIS ONE OH MY GOD you think you know where the plot is going but then it twists up on you OH MY GOD this was so good

If you like insta-love, a romeo/juliet type of love (minus the tragic ending, oops spoiler no tragic ending here), mafia romance, and pregnancy trope, this is the read for you.

Sophie writes really well. So while the first half of the book had me enthralled even though I didn't feel like Dante and Simone had a love built up on anything more than physical attraction, I was enjoying myself a lot. (My complaint during this part of the book is solely any relationship building was actually just mentioned but not detailed at all.)

It's the second half that lost me. I hated Simone having had a whole secret kid for 9 years. It's ok to her son or Dante...and any of the Gallo family. Regardless of their ties. Especially when this is a 2nd chance romance...or maybe third because the 2nd chance happened and then she spoiled it with the whole surprise I actually left because I was pregnant.

I also still didn't get how these two were only in love with each other for 9 years after they had what, 9 days together? They were like teenagers not adults falling and thinking like that. But that's just me. Maybe had I read their build up and not their horn dog thoughts 😂

Still I liked it enough that I do want to read the other books in the series.

3.75!

Honestly, I really enjoyed this one. Yes. It was frustrating but it was so goddamn enjoyable and ofcourse a love a book with good art and some of the art scenes did get a little 🌶️

Plot wise I think this book is pretty decent and excels. Hence, the rating. As a romance book this one had a good plot and a good execution...well there was one thing that I didn't like which influenced the book alot but I think it's surrounding the characters.

Before I dive into the characters I'd say the first half was so damn good and the Romance was so spicy like the spice was spicing. I ate it up.. even the second half was good I just felt some scenes a little underdeveloped especially how fast they got together after meeting 9 years later and her saying put a baby in me 😃 yeah no...

Dante. He was good. He is the reason this book was enjoyable. I liked his character, his broodiness but also him not letting his broodiness affect the vibe when he was with simone was good.

Simone. God! I liked her in the first half hated her in the second. Look I get it getting pregnant at a young age is very scary and she didn't know what to do and left at the heat of the moment and looking at Dante's state, following with the pressure her parents put understandably so. BUT SHE HAD NO RIGHT TO NOT TELL DANTE ABOUT HIS KID FOR 9 YEARS. NOT ONLY DID DANTE MISS HIS KIDS 9 YEARS BUT TJE KID LIVED FOR 9 YEARS WITHOUT KNOWING WHO HIS FATHER WAS...it could've been done right but that's the problem it wasn't and it felt unrealistic. I wanted simmone to grovel but she didn't grovel that much. Uggggh that literally ruined such a well written story.

I will definitely be giving other works of this author a try because I enjoyed this one ALOT!

Absolutely loved being able to read about Dante and Simone ! Love how captivating Sophie Lark’s books always are!!