Three friends. Two rivals. One impossible choice.
Professional athlete Anya Templeton is waiting for love from the wrong man, and if she’s not careful, he’ll keep her heart entwined with his forever.
After surviving a kidnapping while on a climbing trip to Morocco together months ago, Anya feels more bonded to boyfriend Jake than ever. But he returns from his latest climb only to push her … latest climb only to push her away, creating a rift she feels may never heal.
When their sponsor partners Anya and Jake with Colby Fox, a hot climber from Anya’s past for a first ascent in Norway’s remote Lofoten Islands, old feelings she thought were long buried resurface. Colby brings back the playful, carefree side of herself that she thought she’d lost, plus awakens her deepest desires.
But how can she turn her back on Jake who was there to help her pick up the pieces of her shattered life, who stood by her when all seemed lost? By unraveling her life with Jake, will she be strong enough to stand on her own and embrace someone new? And when Colby presses her to choose, will she lose them both?
If you like the heart of Jamie McGuire and the sexy heat of Lauren Blakely, you’ll love Dakota Davies’ steamy new trilogy.
♥ Entwined Hearts is a slow-burn, intense romance wrapped up in a suspenseful, beautiful love story. It’s the first book in a new series and should be read first. ♥
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Wow this book was so full of emotion, so much action and drama. The steam was beautifully written and not too over the top. Alyssa was a kick ass girl who loved climbing. Jake is her ex and Colby is her new guy and all three have been signed up to film a climbing movie in Norway. Needless to say things dont go smoothly.
I was very impressed with the writing and development of this story. The dynamic between the three really showed even if it was not always pleasant. I was really pulled into this story by the emotions portrayed for the characters. Just shows the strengths and weaknesses of friendships. It does have a cliffhanger but this book was so good, I’m excited for the next book in the trilogy.
This was an ARC and this is my voluntary and honest review.
Fantastic story.
Wow! I was expecting a sweet love story but this is anything but when Jake dumped Anya the way he did I wanted to slap him then when she met back up with Colby who’d she’d met 3yrs ago I was so hoping they would & I’d get a happy ever the longer they spent time together. All that went out the window when she went on a climb with Jake even though she had doubts about her feelings for Colby she & Jake were a great climbing team but then when Anya fell Colby was watching desperate fo her to be safe but she’d hurt her ankle but carried on the climb. At the top there was a rockfall & he was desperate to get to her to make sure she was OK & tell her how he felt but after running up the other side he got to the top & was shocked to see her & Jake kissing she turned round & saw him Jake & Colby didn’t like each other anyway from something in the past so Jake gave a smirk but when he went for him Anya fell off the cliff. Colby & Jake worked together to save her Colby wasn’t sure who she’d choose to be with him or Jake but that’s it….how dare Dakota leave me on a ‘cliff hanger’ (sorry for the pun) like this Its going to kill me having to wait for the next book to find out. This story is fantastic & had me hooked from the start.
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I received an audio version from the author. It has dual narrators. They brought a lot of feeling to this awesome book. Really enjoyed it.
Three rock climbers. Anya, a strong, determined, independent woman with a trauma in her past. . Dumped by Jake unexpectedly. He says he loves her, so, why? Then, a man from her past, Colby comes back with feelings to share. A love triangle to enjoy! Awesome read. Hope the next book comes soon!
The book was unexpectedly good. This is the first book i have read from this author. Colby and Anya chemistry is so explosive. The steamy scenes were yum.
The detailing about climbing is written so well, i could envision it throughout without any vagueness. Loved it. Can’t wait for second book.
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Entwined Hearts Book one is definitely a fantastic steamy emotional start to Dakota Davies Entwined Hearts series! The emotional well written storyline really draws you in as Anya’s stressfully complicated relationship with Jake (whose a total ass) comes to an abrupt end. Colby, an old rock climbing friend that’s recently returned, steps in and offers her comfort. Oh, I absolutely love the strong chemistry between Colby and Anya as they both unleash the feelings they’ve been holding back! It’s definitely intense and the sex…well damn, the sex is just so intensely off the charts HOT that I was held captive and holding my breath as each steamy hot scene played out! Whew! Oh I love these two together but will asshat Jake find a way to screw it up? Uhh I certainly hope not! I really enjoyed this first audiobook in the series and I’m anxiously awaiting the next one! I absolutely recommend this audiobook!
I’d also like to mention how narrators Kelli Linsday and Jay Alder really did a fantastic job with their blended voices bringing these sexy hot characters to life! Good job!
I enjoyed this book very much.
It does end in a cliffhanger.
Anya is a climber and has been with Jake for 3 years, but it’s a strange relationship and I struggle to understand it.
Jake is all about the climb not so much into real relationships. I don’t like him at all.
Colby has potential, I like that he’s all about protecting his sister but don’t understand the secrets.
This is an action packed climbing adventure, with a romantic twist.
Looking forward to the next book.
I listened to this on audiobook
4.5stars-I’m just gonna say it. Jake’s a jerk. Of course, Colby is an idiot. Anya may be in over her head with these two and sorting out what she needs and wants. The added twist of family and secrets and that crazy cliffhanger makes me want more… NOW!
In addition to reading this, I had the pleasure of switching back and forth with the audiobook. Loved it! The narrators were great and I look forward to hearing more. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
This is a fairly new to me author and I love all the books I have read. The characters are wonderful. I look forward to reading many more books from this author.
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Entwined Hearts is a love story set in the world of rock climbing; Anya and Jake have a past fraught with tension; Colby has wanted to be with Anya for years. When Jake leaves Anya, she gets together with Colby but there are complications – he’s known as unreliable and she needs someone she can depend on. Just as Anya feels she can rely on him, Jake re-emerges and she is torn between the two of them. This is part one of an ongoing tale, but I guarantee you’ll go back for the rest. It’s an exciting and very sexy read, and if you think rock climbing isn’t an area you’d be interested in, you will be after this. Intelligent, informative and a story to set your heart pounding. Read it now.
Climbing walls of angst and emotional highs and lows
—>>> Anya has barely shaken off a traumatic experience back in Morocco ten months ago with Jake when she is told by her sponsor at Marvik that she will be partnered with her boyfriend Jake as well as a man from the past, Colby Fox. It would mean a lot to her career as a climbing ambassador to do the Dragen’s Tarn, rated as a dangerous climb, but it will be the first major climb since Morocco. But when Jake suddenly “needs room” in their relationship, she reunites with Colby, who has an attraction he never got to explore with her since he left town three years ago.
Hoping that Jake’s character will have more to offer, as his actions seem to speak more than what he says, if taken at face value. Both Colby and Anya’s commitments to the ones they care about shadow their current actions. Descriptive climber details as well as those of their pasts build a good first story in this trilogy.
This is book 1 in the Entwined Hearts Series and It is a slow burn romance between rock climbers, Anya and Colby, and Jack. These characters are flawed but likable, the connection strong, the chemistry combustible, and the unique plot makes for an intriguing read. It is a fast-paced read with sizzling attraction, frustrating moments, and a slight love triangle dynamic.This book does end on a cliff hanger.
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3.5*
This is a love triangle romance that ends in a cliffhanger. Anya is suffering from PTSD after her and her boyfriend was kidnapped after their Moroccan climb. While getting ready for another major climb she is dumped by her boyfriend but is reconnected with Colby another climber she was starting to have feelings for before he disappeared a couple years ago. It’s an interesting start to the story you have Anya who still has flashbacks from her kidnapping and her conflicting feelings for Jake and Colby, but in reality she just needs to see how differently both characters have treated her. I don’t understand what’s going on with Jake he is stand offish. Colby has fears of his own that he is trying to figure out but he is also hiding a secret about why he was hired to do the climb with Jake and Anya. Then there is the tension between Colby and Jake that they were once friends and/or partners in climbing and Colby backing away from a climb has now made them enemies. So you have the love triangle and also you catch a glimpse of the life of a climber and the intensity of doing difficult climbs. Can’t wait to read the conclusion to this story.
I received an ARC and volunteered to leave a review.
I feel like this story could have gone better. I usually enjoy Dakota’s stories but maybe because this is broken up and will be in three books, I didn’t feel invested. I do love Anya and how strong she is. The chemistry between her and Colby is undeniable and we do get some heated scenes. This feels more like an introduction between the characters and just left me gaping wanting to know where does it go from here. I hope we get more answers in the second book.
Really enjoyed this book. Great characters and storyline. Read from start to finish. Can’t wait to see what happens next. Hope I can read the next one in the series soon.
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