A second chance romance with nail-biting suspense and a bad boy hero.
Love is the deadliest enemy of all.
Convicted murderer Denim Hart swears he didn’t kill one of the most notorious gang leaders in Boston. When he’s released, his first order of business is to clear his name. But he has no clue where to begin. The only witness who could help him disappeared before his trial began.
He might not … began.
He might not need the witness when the FBI offers him a deal to expunge his record in exchange for his help. But Denim isn’t a snitch, and no way is he interested in helping The Feds take down his older brother. No matter how many times Denim tells them no, he’s caught in the middle with no way out.
Yet, the FBI is the least of his worries. There’s a contract out on his head. Now, his plan to reconnect with the woman who tortured his dreams for the last eight years is thwarted. Under no circumstances can he let her back into his life. Not until it’s safe.
If Jade Kelly doesn’t find a job soon, her next home will be in some dark alley in Boston. It’s critical she doesn’t screw up her interview with one of the most prestigious law firms in the city. Getting the job might be easy, but keeping it quite another, especially when she learns her potential boss, Kelton Maxwell, is representing the one man she never expected to see again—the one man who walked away from her in high school. The same man who’s incarcerated for murder.
As soon as Denim reappears in Jade’s life, she’s unsure if she should run for the hills or run straight into his arms. She could never resist his seductive charm, and she quickly learns it’s not his sexy ass she needs to run from, but the dangerous gang leader who wants her dead.
Hart of Vengeance is a standalone second chance romance. If you love nail-biting suspense, family drama, a bad-boy hero, a story with twists and turns, and set on the dark streets of Boston, then you’ll love Denim and Jade’s HEA story.
This book is suited for mature audiences.
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I love Denim Hart!! After reading Dillon Hart’s story I had been dying for his brother, Denim’s. I was not disappointed in the least!!
Denim and Jade’s story is a second-chance romance, with plenty of suspense, mystery, family, emotion and lots of heart (and Harts!)
Duke Hart…I wanted to deck him at the beginning and now I’m just still trying to figure him out. But one thing for sure, I can’t wait for his story!!
If you like romantic suspense with lots of heart, then you need to read The Hart series, three books about three brothers. Each book is a standalone, but tied in with the stories of the one before it. You will fall in love with the Hart brothers!!!!
I loved this story! I fell for Denim in Hart of Darkness. I had to see him get his freedom!
Denim has been in prison for six years for a murder he didn’t commit. Or that’s what he says. Even with all the evidence pointing to him he stands by his innocence. He may not be a saint but he isn’t a killer.
Denim is determined to finally clear his name. He won’t be stopped. He wants to finally make something of his life and move on. He doesn’t want to be judged as a murderer.
Jade has been in love with Denim for years. Though she wants to hate him for what he did to her in high school. Even with the evidence pointing at Denim she doesn’t believe he killed someone. She wants to help him but she also wants nothing to do with him.
I loved watching Denim and Jade fight their feelings. I loved watching them fall all over again. I loved how it all played out with them!!
Susan did an amazing job making me question things in the book. I couldn’t decide who was telling the truth and who was lying. I had an idea but certain things made me question what I was thinking!!
Hart of Vengeance: A Second Chance Romance – The Hart Series Book 2 – S. B. Alexander
This was one amazing book, once I started it I could not put it down!
Denim Hart! Denim has spent the last six years in prison. Convicted of killing a man he worked for, yet swears he did not do it and he was set up. Now he is up for parole and the FBI has offered him a deal, they get him his parole, he helps them take down his brother Duke.
Denim doesn’t think Duke had any part in the murder he was tried for, so his plan is to find who the killer actually is while giving the FBI the finger. He also has another issue he wants to take care of, he wants his old girlfriend back, he hasn’t forgotten how much he loved Jade and thinking of her helped keep himself sane in prison.
No sooner is Denim granted parole and standing outside a shop with Jade when all hell breaks loose. Bullets flying, ducking, hiding and keeping out of reach from the cops, because this time Denim was an innocent bystander but the police certainly won’t buy that. Just after getting away from the shooting scene, Jade gets a call that her sister is being rushed to the hospital having been beat up in the women’s prison, where she was serving time for robbery. This all happens on his first day home!
I’m not sure Denim expected such an exciting first day home, but really, S. B. Alexander doesn’t stop this merry go round. Abductions, beatings, another shooting and still who killed Hector Alvarez? Who has been shooting at him? Who almost killed Jade at the club? How much does Duke know and could he actually have set up his own brother? These are just some of the questions we need answers to. Once they are answered then the next questions are, will Jade and Denim actually survive this and be able to come back together in a stable relationship?
CAN’T! PUT! IT! DOWN!
Let’s hope we get Duke’s story soon, or will we get Duke’s story, all these questions!!!
Wow. This was quite the storyline, quite the plot. An amazingly, well written enjoyable book from beginning to end. I loved each page turning moment. Denim is in prison for a crime that he didn’t commit. The F.B.I wants to get him out on parole but they also want him to go after his brother. His lawyer who Denim’s first love is working for just wants him out and clear of his past. Denim has a lot of decisions to make.
I loved the chemistry between Denim and Jade. You can easily see that these two belong together. I loved how after all this time these two know each other and know that there is something between them. They know how to take care of each other.
Jade’s story is heart breaking. I wanted to hug her so many different times. Have tissues because her story will make you cry. But it is so well written. She is such a strong character through everything that she faces. And I absolutely love how she fights back and doesn’t take things sitting down. She fights for the truth.
This is an absolute must read. Enjoyable, page turning with great characters.
Love this book and the Hart brothers! So happy to see Denim’s story and his HEA
Yowzer!!! This book is an exceptional read. It tells the story of Denim Hart, a convicted murderer up for parole in prison. Always professing his innocence, he is approached by the FBI to get the goods on his older brother Duke. In spite of turning down the deal that would expunge his conviction, he finds himself paroled.
Jade loved Denim as far back as high school, even though he broke up with her due to his lifestyle. Six years later, she is hired by Kelton Maxwell, Denim’s lawyer, as a paralegal in training. Their worlds collide when Denim is released from prison. With danger all around them, they will need a lot of luck and a large amount of bravery to survive the threats they face at every turn.
I have enjoyed the books written by S. B. Alexander, including the Maxwell series. This novel is a fast paced, action packed story that left me biting my nails. But I cheered when Jade comes face to face with the evil villain responsible for so much pain experienced by those she loved. Never underestimate the power of a woman seeking vengeance and determination to balance the scales of justice!
This book is written for adults due to its sexual content. However, while graphic in nature, these scenes do not drive the story. The cohesive writing and plot, IMHO, is worthy of 5 stars!
A wonderful well written story. I loved Denim. He is my new hero. Jade was his perfect match. I want more of this author now.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Hart of Vengeance
By S.B. Alexander
Main Characters: Denim and Jade
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from the author.
4 out of 5 stars
When the book started out with Denim in jail and gangs and drugs, I thought this would be the first book by Susan that I would not enjoy and even thought of not finishing it. I was glad I kept on reading because it turned out to be a fantastic story. Denim was sent to prison for a murder he did not commit. Now he is out and is vowing to clear his name. He is not a saint, but he definitely was not a killer. He meets up with Jade his former h.s. girlfriend at the law office that is now representing him. Will these two find a second chance for them? As always Susan comes out with a wonderful story.
I must confess that when I first started reading this book, I wasn’t sure if I liked it. Although I have enjoyed Alexander’s books in the past, reading about a man in prison, with all the fighting that goes along with that, wasn’t up my alley. Or so I thought. A few chapters in and I was hooked! I couldn’t stop reading it and I totally fell in love with Denim and Jade and their entire families. Even Duke.
What a roller coaster ride! This book was just loaded with action and romance. I was actually sad to see it end. I can’t wait to read the whole series about the Hart family.
Perfect second chance love story! Denims been in prison for years doing his time for a crime he didn’t commit so when he’s released he’s determined to clear his name until he sees Jade again, the woman he’a dreamt about every night for the last 6 years and knows he needs to win back her heart but Jade never stopped loving him. This was a perfect story of love, suspense and intrigue
I was totally engaged from the very beginning as Denim and Jade’s story unfolded! The storyline was well written and the characters were so well defined which made this book a very enjoyable read!
Denim’s only goal is to figure out who set him up, and trust me when I say the curve balls he is thrown would mess with anyone’s head. This book was a page turner that kept me guessing right along with Denim. My hurt broke at points for both Jade and Denim, yet their second chance left me smiling.
I absolutely loved Hart of Vengeance. S.B. Alexander never disappoints with her books. This was amazing and well written and loved every minute of it. She has a way of capturing you with her words. I was hooked for the very beginning. We first fell in love with Dillon and now she brings you Denim Hart. Denim has a huge heart and protects who he loves. Denim has a second chance with Jade, his high school sweetheart. With loving Denim comes with danger, Can he prove his love to her and keep her safe? So good and definitely recommend this book and the rest of the series! Hope to find out about Duke next!!!
This is a good story with lots of drama and suspense.
This is one Hart brother’s story I was anxious to read and S.B. Alexander did not disappoint. Denim left the love of his life when he was thrown into prison for a murder he did not commit. For Jade, her heart has been broken for the past 6 years after her high school love left her and was thrown into prison for a crime she was certain he could never have committed. When Denim is granted parole, his plan was to focus on finding out who framed him for murder and then he see’s “her” again. He shifts his focus to winning back Jade’s heart so he can finally have get the happy ever after he dreamed about while in prison. When he finds out that someone is trying to kill him he realizes that Jade isn’t safe with him just like before when he left to protect he from the life he was tied up in. There are ups and downs and twists and turns that will have you glued to the edge of your seat with each turn of the page. There is a tease within the pages about Duke’s story that will have you counting down the days until Hart of Redemption comes out.
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest and totally voluntary revieq
What can I say? S. B. Alexander did an amazing job in captivating me and pulling me in to Denim’s world. There were twists I wasn’t expecting. She has a way of making you believe one thing only to turn around and throw the truth at you. I couldn’t put this down and finished it within a day.
I just can’t get enough of the Hart men!!! This is another must read!! Denim is a bad boy reformed, getting out of prison to clear his name, and Jade is just trying to make it, still in love with Denim. Let’s just say you will not be disappointed. Once you start, you can’t put it down!!!!!
it was amazing
Emotional,gripping story.
Denim and Jade second chance for final HEA.
It was very well written, engaging and interesting storyline.
Denim needs to clear his name and wants Jade back in his arms. She wants him back too,but afraid of loosing him again.
The story has so many twists and turns and keeps me on the edge of the seat. It was hard to put down.
I did enjoy reading .
Some how I miss first book so I’m going to read now and wait for Duke’s. story
Holy cow – I could not put this one down and with each turn of the page not only did the connection between Denim and Jade get stronger but so did the danger they find themselves in. Recently released from prison, Denim has to go up against family to find out who really killed the man he was convicted of killing. But with his release comes the connection to his love in the past. Will he pull Jade in to his circle of deception or will he push her away in hopes of keeping her safe? Love, Love, Loved these characters and once again S.B. Alexander doe snot disappoint.
Denim Hart went to prison for a murder that he swears that he didn’t commit.
Jade Kelly lost her job and is looking for a new job and her best friend Mallory helps her to get a job with the law frim that she works for.
One day she runs into Denim and all the feelings they had for each other is still there