A ROLLERCOASTER OF ENEMIES TO LOVERS WITH YOUR FAVOURITE ANTI-HERO! “She doesn’t know it yet, but she is already his.” He kidnapped me.That was how I met Atlas Hyde.A man known by many names and admired by all.But most didn’t know he was ruthless, conniving, and always got what he wanted.No matter the cost.I was a good girl.Never in trouble with the law.Never … wanted.
No matter the cost.
I was a good girl.
Never in trouble with the law.
Never took drugs.
Always did precisely what was expected of me.
Even with his hand around my throat and words that cut sharper than knives, I couldn’t help but wonder what happened to this beautiful man to make him that way.
That wonder disappeared when he threatened to kill my sister if I didn’t follow his dark demands.
The good girl I once knew had now been buried alive beneath this game of hatred and lust.
And I had a feeling Atlas Hyde never lost.
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So If I’m going to be bluntly honest, I had no hopes for this book when I first started it. And I blame the last debt book I read for this feeling. I thought this would be the same you know? She will open her legs for him and then fall in love so will the Male lead because who doesn’t love a magic pussy. But I was proven wrong. Which I am VERY happy about because I would have cried otherwise.
The book starts off with Theadora being kidnapped where she meets Atlas. He informs her, Lucy (Theadora’s sister) stole over a million dollars from him and now she is responsible to pay him back or else he will kill Lucy.
Theadora is a store manager who can’t afford to pay him the amount so Atlas offers her an alternative, lol no it’s not sex THANK GOD, she had to do some specific non sex related work for him to pay the debt off.
Well until the lines between Atlas and Theadora start to get blurred and no matter how many times Theadora pushes Atlas away he ends up finding ways to talk to her or show up at her house.
And Atlas is in trouble because he believes Theadora will break all the rules he has set for himself.
1. Do not fall in love.
2. Never let women dictate who you are.
3. They will bring you down and crush you while taking your money.
4. Business above all else.
5. My gun doesn’t aim unless you betray me.
Will they both give in to their desires? Or will they continue to push each other away until there is no coming back. The book ends up with a SHOCKING cliffhanger I DID NOT SEE COMING. The last chapter I was like wait WHAAAT THE FUUCCCCCOKKKKKK JUST HAPPEND.
And now I have to wait till 25th August for the next book to come out. Great.
Characters
Theadora is my favorite character in this book because omg did that girl have a mouth. She didn’t back down from Atlas, gave him shit whenever required and tried her best to push him away from her.
Atlas, I have a love – hate relationship with him. When I finally start liking him he would do or mostly say something to piss me the fuck off.
Lucy, I hate that selfish bitch. She doesn’t deserve a sister like Theadora. That’s all I’m going to say about her.
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A phenomenal dark romance with twist and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat with every page. I can’t wait to read book two of this duet!!
Heartbreak Me is about Thea. She is the good girl everyone pictures. She was never in trouble and always did what was expected of her. One day she got kidnapped by Atlas Hyde. He is a very dark and dangerous man who owns many business companies. He kidnapped Thea because he wants her to pay the dept her sister made. Otherwise he would kill her sister and because Thea is Lucy’s older sister she’s doing everything she could to save her sister’s life. Even if it means to follow his dark demands…
Heartbreak Me is the first book I’ve read by TL Smith and I am glad took a chance because I absolutely loved it! I must say I was a little bit confused in the beginning, but that’s fine for me because that makes the book more interesting for me. I didn’t want to stop reading because I wanted to know what’s going on. This story and the development of Thea & Atlas relationship is really captivating. At first I didn’t know there would be a second book, till I finished the book. So I am really looking forward to it and what will happen in the next book!
ARC BOOK REVIEW
Title: Heartbreak Me
Series: Heartbreak Duet
Author: T. L. Smith
Genre: Dark Romance
Rating: .5/5 (3.5/5)
I really struggled to write this review, mainly just trying to straighten out my thoughts… This was my first T.L. Smith book, and I really loved Thea’s character. She’s so sassy and caring towards her friends and her sister that doesn’t deserve it in the slightest… I really struggled with Atlas’s character, though. He’s so hot-cold-hot-cold for seemingly very small reasons. He’s , but come on man choose a side…
This is part one of the Heartbreak Duet, so I’m really hoping that some of these personality traits are straightened out in part two… I still thought this was a good read, but I think I was expecting it to be a bit darker. There are dark themes, but I have definitely read darker books. If you are looking for light and fun, this is definitely not the duet for you, but if you’re looking for a taste of the dark side, I would definitely recommend this for you. Most of the dark themes are situational and how Thea is initially introduced to Atlas, but their relationship afterwards is not as dark as I expected.
Regardless, I still have a lot of favorite moments (I’m a big highlighter when reading ebooks), so here are some favorites:
This is the part where I should be screaming. I should be doing something, anything to fight this man. Except my body doesn’t want to. Instead, it locks and freezes at his touch.
You should never make a deal with a devil. Yet, here I am, nodding my head because my voice is lost.
Theodore is like the thorns that sting when you touch a beautiful rose–multidimensional and complex. She is riveting. I like to watch her. I want to study her. See what makes her tick. Is it me or is it something else.
A devil doesn’t show his hand. He plays his cards until the winning hand is revealed. I think she may be my favorite playing card yet. And I plan to play every move possible when it comes to her.
“When something is mine, no one can have it, want it, or even think about hurting it.” … “I am not yours.” … “For now, you are. You just haven’t realized it yet.”
Theadora’s a** was made by the gods, her body was sent from hell to tempt and please wicked men like me. And men like me cannot say no to just once. No, we will continue to take and take until there is nothing more to give.
“Heartbreak me, and I will heartbreak you, Atlas Hyde. I’ve had enough of that to last me a lifetime, and the next time someone hurts me, I won’t sit by idly and just let them.”
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What a heart racing, white-knuckle, edge of your seat ride!! I could not put this book down! It is so, so good! Atlas will have you guessing his intentions throughout the whole book. That mind-blown ending has me needing book 2 now!
Atlas Hyde has left me speechless. There’s something about the deliciously dark and intense Atlas that I more than kinda like. Didn’t think I would, still can’t believe I do but here we are with me bordering on obsessed with a fictional character.
Theodora is taken because of a debt owed, and to make matters worse it’s not even her debt! Theodora is a ‘good girl’. She doesn’t get into trouble, she plays it safe and yet she still finds herself taken and held by the demanding Atlas. With her world already falling apart around her, things are about to get even worse for poor Theodora.
This book is brilliant. It hooked me in from the very first page and kept me up way past my bedtime. This is one of those books that had me wanting to read it as fast as possible whilst also not wanting it to ever end. I can not wait for the second book. If you read one book this month make it this one, you won’t be disappointed.
WOW what can I say… TL Smith has done it again! This book grabbed me right from the start, with it’s intriguing but interestingly colourful characters, explosive chemistry and a fast pace story line that will keep you on your toes until… WAH BAM that ending, which will leave you NEEDING more! I’m now waiting with baited breath to see what mind f**kery we’ll get with the conclusion to this duet, I for one cannot wait to find out!
Ooh, T.L. Smith is at it again with her deliciously dark stories and I am here for it! She’s got a way of crafting her heroes to big the most gorgeously hot yet cruel alpha we still fall for, and we definitely get that with Atlas. Let’s just say that Atlas didn’t have a sunshine and rainbows upbringing, and despite his promise to not be like his father, he’s still hovering in that particular realm. I loved the connection and chemistry between him and Thea. Of course he’s everything dark and dangerous and outright scary, but she’s still drawn to him, in spite of what he’s holding over her head, and I can’t wait to see how things are gonna play out when the conclusion is released.
Heartbreak Me
Book 1 Heartbreak Duet
T. L. Smith
5 Stars
Fabulous!! Terrific! Totally devoured! So captivating. Had me hooked from the cover to the blurb to the great story!! I really loved it!!
So amazing! I can’t wait for the next book in the series!!
Theadora had the life she knew ripped away from her. Her sister had stolen money from someone and it was now her problem. Atlas is a powerful man who most people don’t want to cross. He’s also a man who doesn’t do relationships but will that change once he meets Theodore?
Theodora and Atlas take us on a wild and crazy ride in this dark romance!! This book grabbed my attention and held it from start to finish! And THAT ENDING!!!! Leaves off on a cliffhanger that has you wanting more!
Where do I even begin to start processing what I just read and now I have to wait for book 2. Atlas is the most perfect alpha who you want to hate but left me swooning like no other alpha. Together, Atlas and Thea have a dark story that is full of chemistry and has left me hanging needing and wanting more.
This book is absolutely addicting from the beginning. These two Thea and Altas had my attention the entire freaking time and not being able to put down at all. Just could not get enough of this story and these two. I am definitely sitting here wanting the next book after that ending and can not wait for it.
I was shocked at how much I loved Heartbreak Me. I think it could be a new favorite. I was hooked from the very beginning.
Atlas is just the Anti Hero I need. He’s secretive and broody, makes my heart pitter-patter. And Theadora is so lost yet strong. I’m expecting great things from her after this book.
That ending came out of nowhere, I’m still in shock. I can not wait to see what’s to come!!
“He takes a few steps, his lips right at my ear. “You could run. You could definitely make this more fun…”
What an addictive book, I couldn’t put it down. The hero Altas Hyde was aptly named and had as many faces as Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. An intricately woven web of deception, cruelty, manipulation and possessiveness. Trust no one but yourself, the truth is hidden amongst the smoke and mirrors. Tension is high in this high stakes game. Just when you think you may come out with a winning hand, Atlas pulls another card from his sleeve. I have so many questions that require an answer, can’t wait for the conclusion of this duet. Did I mention that ending this book like that has me pulling my hair out.
Atlas is a mystery man, we don’t know much about him other than he regards his casino as his baby. He’s cunning, a clever businessman, ruthless and won’t tolerate anyone stealing from him. Oh, I forgot to mention he’s a tattooed god, who Thea and every woman on the planet find hard to resist. When he detects theft he makes them repay the debt, even if it’s not theirs to repay. Guilty by association.
Thea manages an online clothing store, she’s built it up to a booming business. She has a younger sister, who is hard to handle and constantly needs Thea to step in and fix her problems. Shocked to find herself kidnapped would be an understatement. Why would anyone hold her hostage, she has nothing to offer or does she. It appears she has unknowingly become the pawn in a game of chess as she is manipulated. Thea is feisty, mouthy and although she plays the part it comes with her terms.
OMFG!!! I can not express how much I LOVED Heartbreak Me by TL Smith!! This is book 1 in the Heartbreak duet. It’s raw and gritty. I devoured it in 1 sitting I could not read it fast enough. I was captived from page 1. And that ending left me like WTF?!?!?!
Atlas Hyde is an @**hole. But damn if TL doesn’t know how to write them yummy bad boys you can’t help but to love. He intrigued me. And I was smitten by him, although at times I wanted to smack him up side his head.
Theadora is EVERYTHING I love in my female leads!! She’s sassy, and won’t take any crap from anyone. She’s quite the bad***.
Atlas and Theadora have explosive, intense chemistry. Their hotness jumped from the pages and I couldn’t get enough. Heartbreak Me is definitely on my must read summer books. I can’t wait for book two to see where this all goes!!
This book grabbed me from the very first paragraph. I couldn’t even put it down till I finished it! That ending!! What. The. Hell. I need the next book immediately.
I love Atlas (love the name too) but also screamed what the **** at him at the end. I love that T.L. makes her main male character usually such a badass, not great guy. Always makes for such a surprising great read!
I know how it feels to be the older sister trying to look after the younger sister & all I have to say is Thea goes above & beyond. Like I would want to hit her with my car if that was my sister.
The ending was insane. Never did I see that coming. You definitely need to give this book a read but it does end on a cliffhanger so keep that in mind!
I received an arc of this book in return for an honest review.
Another amazing read from TL Smith! Atlas ‘sir’ is an arrogant and manipulative man you want to hate but can’t because he shows glimpses of actually having some feelings. Thea is strong and sassy but loyal almost to a fault to her sister who doesn’t deserve it! The chemistry between Atlas and Thea is amazing and this is a suspenseful page turner you won’t want to end..but it will in a cliffhanger. I need book two now!!
As soon as I read the blurb there was no way I could pass this book up, it described everything I love in a book. I’ve read one book by this author and have friends who have read every one, so I knew she would deliver on what she promised.
What an intricate game of chess this author has started. I have a feeling we won’t see a lot of the moves moves or at least the repercussions till the second part of the duet.
Didn’t connect with the characters immediately, but that didn’t really bother me as I was too busy trying to figure out what on earth was going on. There are so many players in this game, it’s hard to know where to look, or guess the true intentions of it/the outcome…
My god! Did not expect that ending, cannot wait for book 2!!!
Wow!
Theradora Fitzgerald and Atlas Hyde are two strong stubborn characters who for unknown reasons seem to work. Or do they.
Can you love someone and not like them?
Seems to be a common denominator in Thea’s life. Working in a job she loves, however treated badly. Always feeling responsible for her ungrateful younger sister Lucy who has once again caused Thea’s life to be turned upside down and put in danger.
I enjoyed reading this story. It was filled with plenty of action drama suspense and passion that leads to such heartbreak.
The storyline was gripping and such a well written.
I can’t wait to read more.