Thank you Berkley for providing me an ARC of what is possibly my favorite book in the Ice Planet Barbarian's series.

This is a reread for me, since I read the book when Ruby first self published it and it's just as good this time around.

Unlike other couples in the series, this story picks up in the middle of Stacey and Pashov's life which is a refreshing chance of pace. It hits home a little harder than expected since Stacey is VERY emotional (such a mood) but her reasonings plus Pashov's amnesia [not a spoiler] give the plot the right amount of anguish you need.

Ruby's writing is so easy to read and I always recommend this series when someone needs something fluffy but ~different~ to read.

Loved revisiting Not-Hoth. 4.75 stars!

The way this book tugged on my heartstrings...!! Stacy and Pashov are everything!

I think I say it in nearly every review I leave for these books, but: I fall more in love with these characters and this frozen world with every story we're told. For as cold and bitter as it is, for as dangerous and wild, Not-Hoth has become like a second home to me and returning with each of these beautiful Berkley special editions is such a treat.

Stacy and Pashov's story is one of heartbreak and healing. While their world is in disarray and they must seek out a new home, they must also learn about one another all over again. They're mates, yes, but they were also friends, and that friendship and comfort must be re-learned. Rediscovered.

We're also treated to the rest of the tribe and their shenanigans, support, and adventures. The found family and friendships amongst the humans and Sa-Khui is natural and fun, and everyone feels so real. I love them all!

The 'worst' thing about these books is the wait between each new publication. LOOK AT THESE COVERS!! Barbarian's Heart is my new favorite!!

**Thank you Berkley, NetGalley, and Ruby Dixon for an early copy of Barbarian's Heart and the opportunity to leave my honest, voluntary review! All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

I enjoy this series and find it super easy to read, and I appreciate that Ruby Dixon didn't go for the quick and easy solution of 'suddenly he remembers!' I do think that because we didn't really see either of the MCs in the other books, this amnesia and loss doesn't hit as hard because we're not as emotionally connected to them. Still, I'll read all of the other ones, why not, bring it on.

I thought the romance of this was very cute but was disappointed with the two leads who I found unlikable in different ways. I will be sure to continue the series though!

After a horrible earthquake that destroys the tribe's home, Pashov is critically wounded. Once he wakes from his head wound, he does not remember his mate, or their child together. While this would be heartbreaking for anyone, Stacy can be a little selfish. Instead of trying to understand Pashov and what he is going through, she makes it all about her and pushes him away. However, they must learn each other again and more importantly, learn how to communicate their feelings and wants.

This was a really great addition to the ice planet barbarian series! I really love the world-building that Ruby has in all her books and they really draw me in and make me want more. Worth the read!!

This book brings all the emotions, making you question what it really means to be a mate when the memories are gone. If you’ve ever felt that desperate need to reclaim a lost love, this one will resonate hard. It’s messy, emotional, and real; just how we like it in this series.

Barbarian’s Heart is the ninth book in the Ice Planet Barbarians series written by Ruby Dixon.

*MMC with amnesia
*Alternate world setting
*Mating in crisis

Stacy and Pashov met and connected almost immediately after the human women landed on the ice planet. They had a beautiful life together and a healthy child when tragedy struck causing a traumatic brain injury for Pashov.

Pashov remembers nothing of his mate and child, leaving Stacy mourning the loss of everything that gave her comfort on the new planet. Pashov is trying his hardest to get his memories back but nothing is helping, and Stacy is frustrated with the loss of the connection with her mate.

I enjoyed this book and storyline, it wasn’t my favorite of the series but I am glad that the main couple learns to connect again and gets their HEA!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this title!

Paperback rerelease scheduled for January 28, 2025.

Format: NetGalley ebook
Genre: Science fiction, romance
Overall score:⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level:🌶️🌶️🌶️
Characters: Stacy (FMC) & Pashov (MMC)

After the collapse of the elder cave, Stacy watches as her mate Pashov turns into a stranger. Although he is healing from his physical injuries, he does not remember anything from the last 2 years - including his mate and his child. As the two tip-toe around each other, feelings will be hurt unless they can figure out how to relate to one another again.

I was really surprised by the elder cave collapse at the end of the previous novel. The shift to a new home will give these characters a chance to grow. It was interesting to see a more of Stacy, who wasn't very present in the series up to this point.

Thank you to Berkley and Ruby Dixon for this ARC!
I will absolutely devour anything and everything that Rudy Dixon writes, and this is no exception! Stacey and Pashov's (and baby Pacy's) story was very different than the other books in this series. It was second chance x amnesia which are two trope's I'm not usually the biggest fan of, but I did enjoy them in this book!
Pashov also took the cake for me, I felt so bad for him and had so much sympathy for his story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC in exchange for an hoenst review

I would recommend if you're looking for (SPOILERS)

-m/f alien romance
-second chance
-amenesia
-forced proximity
-traumatic brain injury

This series always delivers. I really loved reading Stacey's second chance at love if you will. Thinking she found her HEA and hten her husband gets caught in a cave in and loses all his memories. Angsty and wondering if love can happen a second time around, these two definitely both get stuck in their head and you want to scream at them at times (in the most relatable ways), but I just love how Ruby uses the community on Not-Hoth to play matchmakers.

This is a reread for me because I have absolutely devoured every IPB book out there and really, just reading them feels like home to me. They are spicy, cozy and honestly just great love stories and this is a hill I will GLADLY die on.

This book was exactly what I thought it would be-- a quick, fun read! Ever since I read the first Ice Planet Barbarians book, I realized that this is the kind of series that I wouldn't necessarily tell others about, but it's still one I will go back to when other books come out.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.