First, I mentally missed that this is the first book in a series, even though I listed it as book 1 in my Sunday Post and on my spreadsheet. Somehow my brain still thought this was a standalone book. So know that Twisted Knight is the first in a series. No idea how many books are intended for the series, but you need to know more than one. Otherwise, you might look up at 90% and realize there's too much left unresolved to be wrapped up in the last 10%. Another thing you should note if you're planning on going into this series is that language and sexual content is HIGH. I thought about DNFing many times based on these two issues alone. The good thing about an audiobook version is that you can click that little 10-second skip-ahead button and breeze through any content that might bother you. But you'd be breezing through such a large portion of this book. The dirty talk was just too much for me guys. I would have laughed in my husband's face if he said some of the stuff to me that Holden said to Rowen. Laughed and laughed and laughed. And then considering so many of the scenes were written from Holden's perspective, so the male narrator, Patrick Zeller, had to perform these scenes (and perform he did!) had me wondering what the narrator thought about these scenes which of course pulled me out of any kind of story. Honestly, I'm not a prude, but I prefer books not filled with so much explicit content. The language and the scenes. So many f-bombs. So so many GDs. I would have DNFd because of these things if I had known there would be a sequel. I thought I would push through and be done.

Now the actual story content was interesting. Holden HATES the Rothschilds, specifically Rhett Rothschild. He has issues with Chad Williams, Rhett's best friend. And he seems to have a small place of anger toward Rowen but it's unclear why at first. You know that Rhett has somehow offended him in the past but the story is slowly leaked in flashbacks throughout the book. It all makes sense. And you know Holden plans to take down the entire Rothschild family because of this past. But his plan isn't entirely revealed either.

Poor Rowen is caught up in everyone's games and manipulation. Her brother sells the family company without telling her. This devastates her because she promised her grandmother that she would keep the company in the family's hands and get it back on track. Her mother is trying to marry her off to Chad who she only feels friendship towards. Her grandmother left her money and a seat on the board in her will but only if Rowen meets certain conditions. And Holden is using her to enhance his destruction of the Rothschild family. She's the only one you can really root for in this story because despite who her family is, she's always wanted to be different and hated the role her family has wanted her to play. She isn't at all what Holden expected her to be. Yet I can't fully root for a character that pursues a path she knows she shouldn't just because it feels good. Morally this goes against everything I believe in.

Ultimately, I liked the story. I wanted to know what happened to Holden for him to hate the Rothschilds so much. And I wanted to see how his plan would unfold. I wanted to see how Rowen fit into the entire story. Yet I found myself almost laughing out loud while cringing at the sex scenes. I debated DNFing especially over the content and language. But I pressed on not realizing until the last 10% that this book is only the first of a series I don't know if I'll continue. In the end, I'm giving this one 3 Stars. Have you read (or listened to) Twisted Knight ? What did you think? Let me know!

I was so excited for this one when Kristy announced she's releasing a trilogy with Bramble Romance. The tropes are everything that I love. I immediately love and feel bad for Holden!!! Kristy sure knows how to write a broken hero.

Rowan's brother pretty much sold the family business to Holden Knight, and they don't know that he's out for revenge!!! I'm over here biting my fingers. Lol What's going to happen next?!!! What's going to happen when she finds out he's out for revenge only? Especially when she's falling for him? Ahhhh!!! Lol the things that come out of Holden's mouth though...I'll be falling for him too. 😏⁣
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Do know that this is a trilogy so it'll end in a cliffhanger. But I am so invested that I want the second book ASAP. ⁣

I really enjoyed the audiobook. Definitely enjoyable. The narrators did an awesome job.
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Check out the Tropes:⁣
Enemies to lovers⁣
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Billionaire Romance⁣
Revenge⁣
Alpha hero

This book keeps you on your toes with a ton of twists and turns. Super spicy and super worth the thrilling read. A damaged alpha with heart!! Loved it and can’t wait for the continuation.

ARGH! That was me yelling at the end as I was left with the mother of all cliffhangers and the next book not listed yet on GR so I don't have a release date to be watching for...sigh...okay, I'm under control again, well somewhat. Rowan lives in a family that takes advantage of her and treats her so bad. Holden wants to destroy the company and family and as he gets to know Rowan finds she is not really a part of that. How to keep her out of it? GAH! That ending! I need the next book NOW!

Outstanding audiobook and story!

This storyline had me hooked from the get go. I was drawn into the story and found myself invested in the characters and their outcome. Holden and Rowan had some crazy chemistry and they were a fun couple to follow. Their banter and one-upping kept you on your toes. There's quite a bit going on this book and it has a few twists that definitely keep it interesting.

Basically Holden comes along and is in the process of buying into a Rowan's family company to the point that it's basically a takeover. His motivations are a mystery that is gradually explained over the course of the book. This is an emotional read with some depth in the storyline that I didn't necessarily anticipate when I started the book. It was definitely a great read and I can't wait to continue it - - especially since we were left dangling with a bit of a cliffhanger at the end.

In addition, the audio narration was really done well and kept me glued to the book as well. It definitely lent itself to the enjoyability of the story.

Thank you to NetGalley for the early listening copy.

WOW!!!! Kristy really is busting out all of the stops with this one! Holden and Rowan's story was WOW! I have loved Riley and Colton and I was thinking that there would never be another Bromberg hero like Colton, but Holden may be that guy.

Watching the relationship evolve and the need that Holden has for Rowan and the power she has over him is electrifying. There is heat and passion and so much angst! We have just touched the surface of the secrets and the things to come in this series and I am here for it! I can't wait!

This is book 1 of 3 and how am I supposed to wait! I can't wait for book 2!

The narrators did an amazing job and I didn't want to stop listening. This story was awesome!

Coming to you with a twisted thriller, perfect for October. In Twisted Knight, siblings battle with an investor coming in to take over the family business. The twist is that the investor knew them as kids and is coming for revenge. Whoa. This book was intense and so twisted. And randomly, super spicy. So many red herrings, so many suspenseful moments, so many twists and turns. And the ending. Whoa again. I loved the flashbacks to give some insight but I also loved the present day bantering. This book had me hooked.

Holden and Rowan. Sparks fly the first time they meet. And the next time they meet they fly again - in a different way.
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Holden is out for revenge. Rowan is out to prove herself. Can their goals align?
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This one is spicy and sassy and the banter is superb. Narrators did a great job bringing these two to life.
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Many thanks to NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for an ALC!

This is the start of a trilogy and it does end on a cliffhanger but I am ok enough to wait till the next one I think. *family drama * slow burn *seggy tension *work place tension * going for the gold at any cost.
This is a new to me author but I will read more as the author has incredible timing and pacing on playing out all the different styles of tension and the audio was so well played in their tense times that I could picture the look in Holden’s eyes, the clench of his jaw.

This is my first book from this author and I feel like I was truly under a rock but I am not rescued. This was such a great book it had all the hot and spicy that you want in a book like this, though I feel like it was so next level. I’m also upset because I feel like we got the Server Room scene at the end and now are left here waiting on book 2. Though I will happily wait for what’s to come in this series and will be checking out some of the authors other series in the mean time.

What the cliffhanger!

This was my first arc audiobook via #negalley.
I don’t listen to a lot of audiobooks and this one had me hooked.

There’s dual POVs, complex characters, banter, and spice. It’s like a 7 layered cake. Enemies & Lovers and twisted games. Who is going to win at this game? Just as I thought I had it figured out and that it would be finished with a pretty bow, the author threw a wrench in it and abruptly stopped the book. Now we wait.

Such a Twisted ride! I was definitely not ready for the cliff hanger even though I should have seen it coming.
This was full of enemies to lovers, interesting banter, and a lot of rooting for out FMC!

Twisted Knight is a wild ride. Holden and Rowan are both strong characters. I especially loved Holden – his back story is equal parts crushing and uplifting. There is a lot going on with these two. The push and pull is brought to life by the excellent character development and the spot on narration. I suggest you go in blind and enjoy the ride. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Holden and Rowan.

ICK.

Honestly, I thought this would be a hit with the way it started. I was hooked and enjoying the back and forth between Rowan and Holden. But then they get together and it was so icky and cliche and I wasn’t here for it. Also, this ends on a cliffhanger which is not at all apparent to the reader…until the end of the book. I hate when cliffhangers aren’t disclosed.

Content: cringey open door. Yuck.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for a gifted copy. My thoughts are my own.

Twisted Knight is the first book in the Tangled Hearts series by K. Bromberg.

“King of Sin meets Things We Left Behind.”

Tropes: enemies to lovers, billionaire, workplace romance

We have all heard “Never judge a book by its cover.” This is true of Twisted Knight. The cover makes it seem like the book is a fantasy book, but it is definitely a romance book.

Rowan is the daughter of a wealthy family who wants to run the family business. No one sees her though. They all see her brother instead.
Holden has one thing on his mind…revenge. He wants revenge for what Rowan’s family did to his family. His plan is to take over Rowan's family’s business.


The banter between Rowan and Holden is everything. Holden is able to see Rowan and everything she’s worth. I love their relationship.
K. Bromberg did a fantastic job and left me wanting more.
The narrator did a phenomenal job and kept me interested in the book.

Wow loved this one and just found out it is not a stand alone. Another new author for me and wow I am so excited I got to listen to this one on audio. A billionaire romance - I super enjoyed. Meet Rowan - daughter of a wealthy family - she's tough and very relatable to me (not the billionaire part though, I wish) and then meet Holden - who's mysterious and out to be her #1 enemy. The chemistry and banter were awesome. Lots of steaminess but the romance felt right. The ending was stressful in a good way, we will now have to wait for book 2.

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillian Audio for this advanced audio in exchange for my honest opinion.

3.25 Stars

The book cover might make it seem like a fantasy, but it's really a contemporary billionaire romance. If you're a fan of this genre, you'll likely find this novel enjoyable. It features a steamy romance with an alpha male character who has a tragic backstory. However, the plot is somewhat predictable and the romance feels rushed.

Overall, an average read for me.

***Thank you to NetGalley, K. Bromberg, and Macmillan Audio for graciously sending me the audiobook to review. As always, all thoughts are my own.***

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this story. The dual narrators did a good job. There was plenty of drama and steamy times. I wasn’t expecting Cliff hanger. So I hour that the next book is out soon.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and MacMillan Audio for this ALC!

I enjoyed the overall story, it kept me interested and was an easy read. Not my favorite by this author, but still enjoyable. Although, I do wish there was more information about the business aspect, instead of glossing over details. I would have loved to see the FMC really taking charge instead of just hearing from a third party that they’re impressed with her performance.

I am sad that this is not a standalone and therefore an unresolved ending. Still a lot of unanswered questions, and ended on a conflict. Hopefully the next book will be out shortly!

I wanted to like this book more but the FMC annoyed me a little. She wanted to be this badass independent girl but it was mostly talk. I also felt the chemistry was a little forced.
I did end up getting hooked up and I need book 2 because of the cliffhanger.