Was I just not paying attention or did that nine-year prior section of the book go over anyone else head? I genuinely did not know that it was set in the past tense. I love this series and this family, and was very excited to read Dante's story.

Now the whole Simone hiding her pregnancy and ghosting him isn't my favorite.... but I get it, Italian mafia and all. Overall, I enjoy the story, and I do like a good mafia family series.

4 stars! love me some sophie lark book since it is always a spicyyyyyyyyy book! enjoyed this one but hoped there was more dept with the characters but it did what it had to do

I think I need to read the other Brutal Birthright books to really get into this. It was fine a standalone you get dropped right in; although to be fair the main couple is in it from the get go too. Steam and spice and a good coupling from the get go. It's not necessarily the book I normally go for, but this is paced well.

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