This is my first VH Nicolson book but I definitely won’t be my last. I was in the mood for a quick office romance with a billionaire playboy background and man this did not disappoint!

I loved the banter, the heart behind the main storyline, the smart FMC, and the spice was excellent! Everything you want when you pick up these books! If you’re looking for a quick spicy romance do yourself a favor and pick this one up! Absolutely awesome!

Personally can’t wait to see which brother she writes about next!


Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the ARC! All opinions are my own.

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Wow, this was hot. I loved the chemistry between Arianna and Nathan from the get-go. Arianna's revenge plot is solid and I like how hard she worked to get into a position to expose the Hart family. Nathan is a stand-up guy and I didn't want him to be a bad guy, so I was relieved to find out he wasn't.

Love this billionaire romance. It has EVERYTHING you want from it, cranky workaholic lawyer and a determined strong minded woman who comes in and shakes up his life.
Ari's motives may have been firmly set but when she does meet Nathan she is shocked by her reaction to him. Their attraction and chemistry ensure plenty of scorching scenes while they hold back from telling each other how they truly feel. But it was the story line that kept me hooked, turning the pages and eager for more. The bond between the brothers was also something special and broke my heart at one point.
A brilliant first book of this new series and I can't wait for more from these brothers.

This is not the book I was sitting down to read last night, but I saw the email with this ARC on it, and in minutes I had the book downloaded and open! I was in the mood for an angsty, spicy romance and that's exactly what I got! It was fun too though! It was just so good and I binged it in one go. It had really good chemistry between the main characters and the Harts were the strong central family that pins the series together. I'll be looking forward to the rest of the books with the other Hart brothers!

Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy from Boldwood Books and NetGalley, but this is my voluntary and honest review.

I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to privilege of being able to read this book!

It has been too long since I've devoured a book, and boy did I with this book! This takes the cake as the best boss romance I've ever read. I did not want to put this down, I literally fell asleep trying to finish the last 80 pages because I needed to know how it ended. Well this had smut (really really good smut) this had plot! An actual 100% totally believable plot at that too, and it flowed so beautifully! I loved the characters, especially the brothers. The brothers remind me of the boys from the Bachelor Pact series by Cissy Mecca but these are actual brothers and they're hilarious!

The only issue I had was the ending. I adored it, but it felt really rushed. If the last two-three pages were maybe 10-15 pages longer that would have been perfect! I didn't want their story to stop, I'm really hoping to see more of them in hopefully future installments in hopefully a new series. I'm honestly head over heels with this book, and I need more of these characters!

Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart for creating a fantastic, fun, unputdownable book! I loved it!

Hot damn.

Vicki certainly knows how to write the hottest spice ever! Wow.

Arianna and Nathaniel had some epic chemistry. While their dynamic and situation wasn’t conducive for the start of a relationship, but it made for some great third act angst.

Thank you Vicki, Boldwood and Netgalley for an advanced copy. <3

I finished reading Owen through Netgalley recently and I was incredibly missing Nicolson's writing! Then, I remembered I had Breaking His Law to read. In terms of billionaire romances, VH Nicolson does it incredibly well as well as excelling in interconnected standalones. I loved watching Nathan and Ari grow as characters but I was initially skeptical of the age gap. I am Ari's age and I usually find age gaps creepy but not with this book! Even though their relationship started as a one night stand, their interactions, banter, and yearning for each other made this book worth it. I always feel like Nicolson ties up loose ends well in the plot. I can't wait to meet Max in the next book of the series.

Yum yum 😋 completely stuffed here!! I consumed this mouth watering Bossy Billionaire Romance ♥︎

Arianna (Ari) young independent & beautiful, she is battling with a few raw emotions, her past is still haunting her... simple right, seek revenge!!

Enter Nathan Hart ♥︎ well hubba hubba 🥵 A fine tailored, deliciously powerful, melt in the middle kinda guy!!

I loved the to hot to handle chemistry, the tension, the emotions, the found forbidden love... Oh & the spice was definitely spicing!!

Definitely a obsessive & satisfying romance.. I hope the rest of the Hart Brothers have their own journeys ♡

Nathan well & truly broke his law...

Thank you to VH Nicholson, Netgally & boldwood books for my ARC copy in return for my honest thoughts ♡

I loved this book and can’t wait for more in the series

The brothers and their relationship was represented so well in this story and really humanised Nathan’s character whilst giving us lol moments.

I enjoyed the buildup to the secret reveal and how the relationship between Arianna and Nathan developed with her caring do much for him whilst understanding his drive to work so hard. Her attempts to get him to relax were hilarious.

An engaging and satisfying romance for sure

Breaking His Law by VH Nicolson is an absolute MUST-READ!

I was hooked from the first page and completely obsessed by the end! A billionaire boss romance with a twist?? Yes please!

Spicy, emotional, intense—and everything I’ve come to love from VH Nicolson!

Arianna Donovan is out for revenge against the law firm that let her family's killer walk free... only to fall head over heels for the one man standing in her way…

Nathan Hart. Powerful. Brooding. Off-the-charts chemistry. And that gooey center? Swoon.

The prologue? My heart all but broke.
The plot? Addictive.
The tension? SCORCHING.

As someone who’s been a huge fan of VH Nicolson since I read the Triple Trouble series, I had NO DOUBT I’d love this one.
The emotional depth, the grief, the revenge... and still finding room for love? So beautifully written.

And the side characters??
Joseph = work BFF goals.
Nathan’s mom = adorable.
Nathan’s brothers = bring on their books!

5 stars.
One unforgettable story.
And I cannot WAIT to dive deeper into the Hart family world!

Read if you love:
* Billionaire boss
* Forbidden Romance
* Alpha Male
* Revenge
* Hidden secrets
* Feisty FMC
* HEA

3.5 stars.
Breaking His Law is an entertaining story of a woman who sets out to seek revenge but ends up finding love instead. Billionaire lawyer Nathan falls first and hard, and there are plenty of steamy scenes.

Criticism: I found Arianna’s behavior to be somewhat immature for a person who is supposed to be 29 years old, and the writing voice made me feel like the story was set in England even though it’s set in San Francisco.

'Breaking His Law' by VH Nicolson plunges readers into an intriguing, forbidden love story full of suspense. Arianna, fueled by a need for the truth and revenge, sneaks into Hart Law, the company she holds responsible for destroying her world. Her carefully executed scheme to uncover their conspiracy soon goes awry when she comes face to face with Nathan Hart, the firm's undeniably handsome and mysterious leader.

What starts as one night of spontaneous, reckless passion with the "adversary" escalates into a fiery affair. Nathan, a man who does things his way and avoids commitment, is drawn irresistibly to Arianna's intellectual stature and capacity to push him. The attraction is intense, forging a deadly game of lust and deception. As Arianna risks everything in her quest for revenge, and Nathan sees his well-built walls shattering, readers are left guessing whether their forbidden romance will bring catastrophic exposure or a possibility of redemption. This boss-secretary, enemy-to-lovers theme guarantees a thrill-filled read with high emotional stakes.

VH Nicolson books are just so good and draw you in from the very first page and this one is no exception! Arianna is determined to get justice for events in her past and manages to get a job at Hart Law the firm who represented the man who tore her family apart. What she doesn’t count on is what happens when she meets Nathan Hart………. Although this is hot and steamy it also looks at so many different aspects of life. Family dynamics, revenge, secrets, workplace relationships and grief to name a few. I love the way that all these things weave through the story and how the story has so much depth. Easy on the eye male characters and strong females this is a must read is you like steamy romances with a gripping, engaging storyline. I also like how one of the authors other books is mentioned! Seriously can’t wait to read the next one! Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Wow… I just finished Breaking His Law, and I’m still reeling from everything this book put me through—in the best way. VH Nicolson really knows how to write a romance that hits hard, pulls you in, and keeps you hooked until the very last page.

The story follows Arianna, who enters Hart Law with one goal: revenge. She wants justice for what happened in her past, and she’s determined to get it by digging through the firm’s secrets. But things take a turn when she crosses paths with Nathan Hart—brooding, powerful, completely off-limits… and absolutely magnetic. Their connection is instant and intense, and watching it evolve was such a rollercoaster. The tension between them? Unreal.
What I loved most was how layered both characters were. Arianna isn’t just strong—she’s smart, resourceful, and emotionally complex. And Nathan… well, he’s the kind of character you’re not supposed to fall for, but absolutely do. The way he slowly lets his guard down made every moment between them feel earned.

The plot has just the right amount of twists, the writing is sharp, and the emotional payoff? So satisfying. It’s steamy, yes—but also full of heart. If you love your romance with high stakes, strong female leads, and emotionally unavailable men who fall hard, this one’s for you.

This book gave me everything I look for in a romance, and then some. VH Nicolson is now firmly on my auto-read list.

First of all, that was such a spiceyyy first meet.

Andd the story progress to their everyday banter, flirt, resisting each other and I ate them up!!
Can I be honest here?? Their chemistry was spectacular. Even though Arianna has such a heartbreaking past, I’m really proud of her for being strong all the time.

You love workplace romance? Boss x employee? Billionaire? He falls hard and harder? She falls hard and harder? Look no further.


Thank you Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the eARC

The prologue of this book set an interesting tone of intrigue with this book. Just enough of a hook to keep you wanting to read just one more page. Ari was a strong fmc that put up with Nate- who was quite the bosshole. Their relationship was steamy and he was quite the golden retriever when it came to her. Hopefully this book leads to additional ones with his brothers - their group chats and brotherly love was hilarious.

I'm so excited to share that *Breaking His Law* by VH Nicholson is releasing on June 10th, and I had the delightful opportunity to read it early thanks to NetGalley! This boss X secretary romance is such a charming ride, and I can't get enough of it!

In this captivating story, our main female character unexpectedly finds herself working as the secretary to one of the top bosses at a law firm she’s determined to take down. The chemistry between them is electric! She tries her best to resist his allure, but how can you fight against a charming, workaholic boss? I found myself cheering for them even when I had to put the book down for a moment, hoping her big secret wouldn’t come out and spoil their blissful relationship. I just wanted them to enjoy their adorable honeymoon phase for a little while longer!

The tropes in this tale are so much fun:
- Grumpy x Sunshine
- Boss x Secretary
- Sweet Romance
- He Falls First

I absolutely can’t wait to dive back into this book! Plus, I’m really hoping the other brothers will get their own stories too. What a treat that would be!

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First book in a new series by VH Nicolson

Nathan and Arianna was a delight to read as alway VH Nicolson knows how to hold your attention with writing style these two characters I connected with from from the start, the chemistry between them is electric from there first meeting not just sexual either.

Arianna story had me tearing up and Daniel hart dad of Nathan he broke my heart

If you love a billionaire romance work place romance then this is a book for you.

Can’t wait to see which brother is next
For me it a 5🌟 read 💓

This was a really addictive read and I feel this is her best book yet. I do like a billionaire romance and this one did not disappoint.

It was an immediate hook for me “Nathaniel” is one in a million, he fell hard and fast and Ari met a man she didn’t expect to find.

I loved how obsessed Nathan was and he knew Ari held all the power, although she didn’t know that. She’s got a traumatic past and is on a path of finding out lost secrets but doesn’t expect an offer she can’t resist.

I enjoyed Nathan’s brothers banter, there was humour and a lot of love and I can’t wait to read their stories in future books. Alongside romance and spicy scenes there is trauma and difficult family situations which were handled with compassion and care.

This is one romance I won’t forget, Nathan enters the top class of book boyfriends and fans will love this one.

3.7 Stars
One Liner: Insta lust, but the story gets better

Arianna wants revenge. She joins the law firm that represented her family’s killer to dig into their secrets and expose their cover-up. Of course, meeting Nathan Hart, head of the firm, puts a small spanner in her plans.
Nathan Hart doesn’t have time for commitments. However, when his one-night stand walks into the office, he is angry at the deception and excited to get to know her. The chemistry is evident, but what will the truth of her past do to him and their growing closeness?
The story comes in Ari and Nathan’s first-person POVs.

My Thoughts:
So, the premise makes it clear that the book will have insta lust and a third-act breakup. Since I was prepared for both, I enjoyed this spicy (4 peppers) read for what it was.
After a prologue from the past, we jump right into the central plot. There is a lot of internal dialogue, which serves the purpose of providing the backstory and maybe adding a bit of depth to the characters. Some of this gets repetitive, but it works in the context.
The dual POV is easy to track. Though there’s a mention under the chapter head, I didn’t always need to look at it to figure out whose POV it was. The voices were distinct enough.
The side characters, especially the brothers and the mother (and Joseph too!), were good. The three remaining brothers will get their own books (hopefully soon). They have definite personalities, so no confusion about who is who.
Despite the spice, the book gives us a few sweet/ adorable scenes. This slows down the whirlwind romance a little bit and establishes a deeper connection between the characters. And oh, this is an age-gap romance (he is 44, she is 29).
The third-act breakup is done well. It aligns with the central premise and gives a good conclusion. While a particular scene could have been a bit more detailed since it is crucial, the rest is decent. We get an epilogue, too!
I do wish the FMC’s backstory had more information. A few scenes with her family, etc., would have added more emotional depth to the narrative.
The dynamics between the Hart brothers are awesome, though. The family clearly loves each other. It adds an extra layer to the story and prevents it from being too shallow.
Goat yoga? Seriously! The kind of shit West does to traditional indigenous knowledge makes me want to puke all over the billion dollar industry. Not a minus point for the book since it only uses what’s already there in the society.

To summarize, Breaking His Law is a steady-paced spicy romance with banter, secrets, and drama. It should work well as a light beach read or a buffer between heavy books.
Thank you, NetGalley and Boldwood Books, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.