Breslin—I was in love with Asher Holden the moment I saw him…and I knew nothing would ever be the same. Then he hurt me. He wrecked me. He ruined me. I spent three years putting myself together—fixing what he broke.I never thought I’d see him again after that day. I was counting on it. Little did I know—life had other plans…and things were going to become a lot more complicated. Asher—I … more complicated.
Asher—I finally know who I am. I own it, I embrace it…I’m no longer afraid.
I live my life with no regrets now, because I’ve learned my lesson—the hard way.
I thought I had it all figured out.
But then my past collides with my present…and things become complicated.
Turns out I don’t really know myself after all.
Landon— My life was all mapped out.
I knew exactly what direction I was heading in—I didn’t have time for any roadblocks or obstacles.
Then I meet her.
And him.
Now, my heart is split right down the middle.
She controls the rhythm. He controls the melody.
Complicated doesn’t even begin to cover it…and there’s only one way this can end.
Warning: This story is for mature readers only. This duet contains language and explicit content featuring m/f, m/m, m/f/m.
Trigger Warning:
This story is strange and unconventional. It’s everything you hate. That’s the only warning I can offer you.
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Hoooollllllllyyy sh….. 4.5 stars
My heart is racing. My libido is pumping. My heart is breaking.
All three sentences are a result of these Complicated Hearts. This book is definitely complicated. It’s full of traumatic hurt. Life altering pain. Broken hearts. Broken people. And love. But it is definitely one complicated mess.
So many different things clicked. So many random details that are going to be an issue. Wow. I’m driving into book 2 right now.
There’s an elephant in the room. And it’s balanced on a razor thin wire.
Either way it falls, the grass gets trampled.
Such is the dilemma of Asher Holden.
He’s so young, his life going places. His career well on a golden path. when Gods spit on him and his life upends on itself, almost overnight. His life is balanced on a thin line demarcating his heart and brain. His balls are in a vice, his heart is in a grip.
I’d just turned 18 and officially became a man, but I didn’t know who I was. And it was honest to God, the scariest thing I’d ever encountered in my life.
There’s Breslin and then there’s……..
Read the story to find out about it !!!
It’s an unusual story. Something very complicated. Like a sailor’s knot. The more Asher tries to unravel his life, the more he gets snagged in. Breslin a sweet girl. Her heart taken by Asher. And though it gets broken too hard, she never gets a piece of it back.
The story goes at a very steady pace. The characters, esp Asher and Landon are mesmerising ..
Never saw their story evolving. Kyle, I could seriously kill right now ! . I’d have loved to hear about Kyle’s story more. What happened when he reneged on his part of the deal…yanno.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. The feels were really strong and I enjoyed reading hot AF scenes. Never knew I would 😉
In the progression of the story, Asher develops the most. He is stuck between a rock and a hard place and he does his best to survive. He’s a bit of a rascal though.. a lovely, heart capturing, smirking rascal no doubt.
Cannot wait for the next part now !!
5 Football stars
5*
Landon is a late starter the class nerd but studying pays off big time he’s certainly catching up now!
Breslin is in love with Asher after literally bumping into him at schools she’s poor he’s rich but the chemistry works until the night she gives him her virginity & secrets are confessed!
Asher has a secret he’s scared to share involving Kyle the guy who bullied Breslin in school. After the big reveal Breslin ups & leaves permanently.
Wow totally loved this book I didn’t know who to feel for the most I loved them then hated them omg you have got to read this book.
Needless to say I never left the house the housework can wait!!
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Just wow a definite recommend
5 Big Complicate stars
Fantastic read!!!
I started this book and couldn’t put it down, what a story! I read it in one sitting it is so good.
I am not going to give away any spoilers just going to say how the book made me feel as you need to just give this book a chance and you will not be disappointed.
It is a flows perfectly and you can’t but help fall in love with these characters’ they are so well developed Ashley has brought them to life, I love we get the story in different POV gives us so much insight to how the other character’s act and how they are feeling. You feel the desire, passion and how they are struggling with feelings and who they are. Your heart breaks for them.
If someone asked me to pick one of the male leads I would not be able too, I love them both for different reasons. So I would be #Teamgreedy.!
The sex scenes are emotional, and very hot and steamy of course. I have to say I love Ashley’s book they just seem to get better and better with each book and I am so into this story now. I don’t know how this is all going to play out for Asher, Breslin, and Landon but I can’t wait to see how it does bring on book 2 I can’t wait.
OH MY GOD!!!! Complicated Hearts has blown my motherfucking mind.
I don’t even know where to start with this review. Ashley Jade is the shit. I love her twisted stories and this one is friggin phenomenal. Do not sleep on this book people because it is out of this world amazing. I seriously want to slap myself for taking so long to finally start reading this book. I am not new to Ashley Jade’s book since I first picked up Blame It On the Shame and holy hell that one was a straight up mind-fuck. But Complicated Hearts gutted me in a way I can’t even explain. Its almost like being slapped in the face without realizing the person doing the slapping has even moved. I was completely unprepared for Landon and Asher. Let me tell you what a slow burning and emotional roller-coaster these two had me on.
First let me say I loved how this book starts. We get plenty of the lowdown that takes place three years prior between Asher and his first love Breslin. You get to see things from their pov and I seriously couldn’t believe what I was reading. My head was messed up over these characters and the things of the past set up a domino effect that is Asher Holden’s messed up life.
Asher has some really shitty things happen to him and it causes him to lose himself and question the person that he is. Not only that, but it causes him to lose the only girl he’s ever loved. Three years alter comes nerdy and hot Landon. It melted my heart the way Landon took a chance on Asher and really got to know him. He sees the pain and confusion Asher tries to hide. He befriends him and helps him navigate his new predicament. The more time they spend together you can see Asher is falling so hard for him. Something he didn’t think he was capable of. The attraction Asher feels is so hot and his hesitance to act on his feelings for fear of rejection had me on edge. But once Asher finally confronts everything he feels for Landon I nearly died. The build up was so perfect and I just love Asher and Landon together. That damn ending almost killed me.
So I’m also happy that most of this book is not necessarily about Breslin because she got on my nerve with the few chapters she had. She is so whiny over Asher’s betrayal and cries over the fact that she can’t get over him. Personally, I feel that the way she acted was bitchy and her walking away was messed up. But to each its own. Also, she kinda strung Landon along as well and it annoyed me that she only thought about fixing things with him after he stopped contacting her. None of this affected how I feel about this book and I’m very interested to see what will happen between these three. I have a feeling things are about to get very interesting and I can’t wait.
Complicated Hearts is one of the best books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Do not sleep on this author, she is incredible. This book blew me away and I would expect nothing less. It is sexy, hot as hell, gets under your skin, and will have you falling so hard for Asher and Landon. I highly recommend reading this book.
Breslin and Asher dated in high school. A series of lies and secrets tears them apart. A few years later Breslin is in college and becomes involved with Landon. This book was full of angst, heartbreak and was so wonderful. A cliffhanger is at the end but the next book is already out.
how do you define perfection..? read an Ashley Jade book especially this one ! I know this woman writes amazing stories but this was absolutely perfect. kept my interest , made me feel like I was there with the characters and was hot as hell with the sexy scenes ! the men in this book are to die for and you can totally hear the sound of Breslin’s heart breaking . I was so upset that I finished it so quickly because this book left me wanting more like a drug addict ! Ashley was nervous about this release but had no need to be because once you read it you fall in love. I can’t wait for the 2nd book and will be rereading this one shortly ! thank you for a new , interesting and hot book babe !
This book is a blast. Sexy, angsty, and somewhat suspenseful because we know something the guys don’t, and we’re just waiting for that other shoe to drop.
I know this is only book one, and I’m losing my mind to start book two! If it’s half as hot as this one I’m all in!
Ashley Jade does a phenomenal job of bringing these characters to life, and digging a path right to your heart. The entire time I was reading this book I was immersed in their world, standing by Asher, watching Landon fix his glasses, hoping Breslin has the time of her life.
This book would be considered a bit taboo, but in the lightest form. (In my opinion). So if you only read male/female… don’t read this one. Outside of that I highly recommend this book!
5 COMPLICATED HEARTS STARS!! Be still my heart!! My emotions are all over the place right now. This story grabs you on the first page and doesn’t let go until the last word. The story is so captivating, secrets, hotness, suspense and so much angst. These characters Breslin, Asher and Landon are perfect you will love them all. Why have I not read any of Ashley Jade’s books, she is phenomenal.
I’ve been wanting to read a book by Ashley Jade and I’m so glad that I decided to start with Complicated Hearts.
This book has it all… angst, mm, m/f, and like the title states complicated situations pertaining to the heart!
You will be sucked in from the beginning and not be able to put the book down. At least I wasn’t able to and that ending… I had to jump into the next book to see what happens. I know for a fact this will not be the last book I read by Ashley. Cannot wait to get my hands on more.
So glad I took a chance on this author.
Phenomenal!!
Complicated Hearts by Ashley Jade is a beautifully written duet about three individuals who have complicated feelings for each other. Asher Holden I was Bre’s childhood sweetheart but he broke her so solidly that 3yrs later she is still living with the heartbreak. What he did to her was so much more than just hurt his girlfriend. Bre was his first and only love. She was his best friend and his confidant. When he needed her most she just walked away. She didn’t let him explain anything. And 3 yrs later he still hasn’t let anyone else in. Sure he’s all about the sexy times with anyone who is down. Especially more than one at a time but he’s never let his heart in the equation until he meets Him. Too bad another already has his heart. Can one night btwn the two guys block Her out of their minds? Who knows because well the book ended on a cliffy that made my heart cry. This book is emotional, it grabs my heart strings and refuses to let go. I only dosed while reading this and every time I woke up for any reason I dove right back in. Even my dreams were encased by Bre, Asher and Landon. I’m so looking forward to book 2 in the duet.
Well, complicated hearts indeed.
I’m conflicted about this rating. I don’t really like MMF so I wasn’t invested in the characters. I skimmed a lot of the book.
I started reading it because I am also reading Complicated Parts which is Preston’s story and the timelines intertwine.
At this point, it’s more curiosity about the storyline and how the author will continue, which is why I will read the sequel. Things got really interesting at the end of this book although it was obvious what was coming.
OMGAWD!!!… DID THAT JUST HAPPEN??!!… Eeeekkkkk!!!
What an emotionally charged read!
I loved everything about this story and can’t wait for more!
Narration was spectacular
I will be jumping right into the second book because I need to know what happens! This was an amazing book, with lots of angst. The title is no joke. It is full of complicated hearts. It’s super steamy and emotional. Teddy Hamilton did an incredible job with his performances. And Mia Madison is a perfect Breslin. I can’t wait to see how this ends.
When someone tells you to read an Ashley Jade story, You should most definitely listen! I absolutely loved this story!! Landon & Asher & Breslin are everything! Make sure you plan on reading book 2 as soon as you finish this one as there is a cliffhanger. Teddy Hamilton & Mia Madison did an amazing job narrating!
You FEEL the heartache and LOVE these characters have for each other! What a page turner!!
5stars!
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2017
5 STARS!!!! This book absolutely blew mind mind away and is f#&cling amazing! From start to finish I couldn’t put my Kindle down!
This story pulled be in and I really couldn’t put it down. Breslin was hurt by her very first love in high school. Asher…that love…kept things from her thinking he was protecting her. Then three tears later you have sweet, nerdy Landon falling for Breslin who is still pretty broken and damaged. How could these three get complicated with each other? The book weaves back and forth between their point of views and just when I think everything is moving forward, it turns an abrupt left or right. I’m constantly on my toes and worried for one character or another! My emotions were on a yo-yo but for some sadistic reason I loved it. That sweet college angst. I’m ready to dive in for more messy drama and relationship calculus.
Oh lawd- decided to do a re-read since I never wrote a review, and goodness- this story is still as fresh and original as it was when it first came out. This story is a JOLT- it pushes your heart and mind.
I’m not a huge triangle fan- and fortunately, this really isn’t that, though book one very much reads as such. Book 1 really hurts- it hurts a LOT. Seeing characters experience past pains, watching them make monumental mistakes, watching them try to figure out how to work through those mistakes- hurting themselves and hurting others. Heartbreak is trauma, friends- and these characters all experience it in some way. And when you are broken, you lose parts of yourself- which sometimes opens you up to experiences you’d never embraced, and other times it holds you back. Our characters again experience both- and IT IS MESS.
The secrets, the emotional trauma, the ANGST, all of that emotional confusion, and of course hot AF- everything I expect from Ashley. This is far from your traditional romance- which is what makes it so great, it is about exploring the different faces, the good back and ugly of love. But, if you are not a fan of anything outside of the traditional MF trope or have strict conceptions of faithfulness, this is not for you. But, for everyone else- this story is so intellectual and emotionally complex and fascinating – it will make you think about love and heartache, the complications of loving, in new ways.
Fair warning, a lot of this feels like exposition, cause it is- we have lots of characters to unpack and you aren’t supposed to yet know where this is going. AND it ends on a giant/painful cliffhanger. (but other half of the duet is already out~)