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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Anti-hero books are hit or miss for me. Either the guy is way too over the top and the change in him is unbelievable when he meets up with his heroine or they aren’t really anti-heroes at all. Then there are the ones that hit the mark perfectly. T.L. Smith’s Atlas Hardy is that balance between the bad guy with the shady dealings and hard heart and the man who can bring a woman to a swoon and her to his knees.
Theadora is the responsible sister. She works hard, tries to take care of her wayward sister, and is a good girl so when she is kidnapped by Atlas because her sister owes a debt she is beyond her comfort zone. Atlas is used to harder, more edgy women and while he will use Theadora to recoup his money, she is a clean breeze in his world. These two do not make sense in any way except that they do.
Heartbreak Me is a faced paced, witty, sexy story. Enemies to lovers, polar opposites that impossibly connect. The story is believable in the way Atlas’ world works and the way that Thea and he come together. While there is insta-lust, its a physical attraction that isn’t played out immediately. Thea is a smart woman who doesn’t rely on her body to get what she wants and Atlas keeps himself in check.
The story ends on one jaw-dropper of a cliffhanger that leaves several ends loose and a giant question hanging. A book that is a definite one-click.
This was such a good read. Atlas Hyde is a dangerously hot and just plain dangerous anti-hero. When he kidnaps Theadora Fitzgerald and forces her to pay off her sister Lucy’s debt, he doesn’t expect to find such a feisty, beautiful woman that is his match. Thea is a strong female character. In spite of her situation, she gives as good as she gets, which impresses Atlas. Their give and take is intense and super hot. Atlas has to keep up his bad boy persona but finds himself falling a little bit more each day for this woman who is so unlike her sister.
I truly enjoyed this story. It’s full of drama, suspense, intrigue and a lot of hot, sexy scenes. T.L. Smith knows how to weave an extraordinary tale and leaves you wanting more with that cliffy and I definitely want more! I want to get my hands on the next book like NOW!
5 FANTASTIC STARS!! LISTEN TO ME…YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK. Theadora and Atlas have one heck of a story to tell you and you will not believe it, or the ending….oh my goodness THE ENDING!!!! T.L. Smith has done it again with her storytelling….I AM HOOKED!!! I need the next book.
Heartbreak Me will captivate you from the first paragraph. Theodora is drawn into Atlas’s world because of her half-sister and the only way out is to agree to his terms. She is immersed in a world an opposite of her life and out of her element. Atlas Hyde is the kind of man you should run far away from, but Thea cannot help be drawn in. Atlas is an anti-hero alpha used to getting his way. Thea is a smart, sassy, and independent woman who is looking for someone to want only her. Their chemistry is explosive, but can it survive the trouble her sister brings into her life? I read thru the book twice!! Amazing read and I am craving the second book.
Atlas to Thea:
“You get no choice in the matter . Maybe in the future, you shouldn’t make deals with the devil.” Atlas stays where he is, his mouth close to my ear while I manage somehow to catch my breath. “You are going to ruin me, aren’t you?”“For everyone after me. Yes.”
Atlas is the bad man you didn’t know that you wanted. Theodora is introduced to Atlas in the worse kind of way. Thea finds herself having to work off a debt that her sister incurred. The sexual tension between Atlas and Thea is palpable. There are so many twists and turn and just when you think you’ve got this couple figured out, BAM! That ending…. TL Smith does it again with the first book in the Heartbreak Duet. Looking forward to the next one. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Heartbreak Me is the first instalment in the Heartbreak Duet and it got me hooked from the first page. I was instantly drawn to this book after reading the blurb and I’m happy I got the opportunity to read it. Emotion, drama, action, this story had it all and kept me on the edge of the seat.
This story dives into the action from the start. Theodora gets kidnapped and soon after that, she discovers her sister, Lucy, owes money to one of the most dangerous men in the city. She has no other choice than to agree to repay that debt herself, in order to save her only living relative. So she will have to obey Atlas Hyde and to whatever he asks of her until the debt is settled.
Atlas is ruthless, cunning and dangerous. A king of his own making, feared by everyone, and he doesn’t take kindly when people try to steal from him. He is cold and calculated but Thea stirs something in his cold heart, he’s drawn to her like a moth to a flame. He knows he’s bound to break her heart at some point but can resist being near her. And Thea is strong-headed, sassy, fierce and always speaks her mind. The perfect match for the broody, scary and devastatingly handsome mogul. The chemistry is sizzling hot. I loved the push and pull between them and the fact that Thea was not a pushover. There was a constant battle of wits between them that made the story very engaging.
The story is told in dual POV, which I always enjoy. The action is fast-paced and the plot is well developed. Angst, violence, dangerous situations were all woven perfectly into the storyline. The book ends with a surprising cliffhanger and I’m very interested to see what will happen next.
*I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Edge of your seat intensity and heat!!!
“You are the worst possible thing to walk into my life, and I cannot wait until the day you walk out…Sometimes you just have to be free from the clutches of someone who doesn’t deserve you.”
WOW! What an outstanding story! Theadora and Atlas’ story got its hooks into me and took me on an emotional roller-coaster ride. And boy was it ever one hell of a roller-coaster ride!! Their story will have you oohing and awing and then yelling WTF!
Theadora is not your typical sweet and innocent woman. She’s sassy, witty and fierce. She will fight to the bitter end to help those she loves even when they don’t deserve it. Atlas is one hell of a sexy, demanding, angry, alpha man, who fights every step of the way from falling for Theadora. He is the ultimate anti-hero that you love but hate! There were many times that I wanted to reach into my kindle and throttle Atlas – over and over again!
Theadora and Atlas have undeniable chemistry that explodes off the pages. They are intense when together and play some very dangerous games with each other. They left me shocked and breathless begging for more!
This is definitely a gripping, edge of your seat story that will have you riveted to your seat, enthralled and highly entertained. It’s sexy, suspenseful and really intense. An amazing enemies to lovers dark romance with a shocking and explosive ending that will leave you screaming for more.
I NEED THE NEXT BOOK RIGHT NOW!!!!
Highly recommend this book!
This is classic TL Smith – sassy heroine, unlikable but swoony alpha hero, action, steam and an end that leaves you gasping and wanting (needing) more. Thankfully, her duets are usually spaced reasonably close apart!
Atlas is not a good guy. I’m not even sure I like him. What else could you expect from a man named Atlas HYDE? Interested to see how much of his Jekyll we may get to meet. Theadora is just trying to help her sister but his obsession leads to their… affair.
Thrilled for the next!
Love Atlas and Theo
Intense emotional broken heart stopping twisted love story
Ready for more
This is one incredible friends to lovers book! Finished it in one sitting and looking forward to the ending! Nonstop action with intense twists and turns. I loved seeing the development of Thea and atlas and I’m soo rooting for their love! Awesome job!
5 stars for Heartbreak Me!
Atlas is sinful. He’s cocky, arrogant. That makes for the perfect anti-hero. I tried to dislike him, but found myself feeling the complete opposite. Besides what’s not to like about a tattooed man? Theadora is this sweet and innocent woman who really wants nothing to do with Atlas, but the sexual tension between them says otherwise.
I couldn’t get enough of these two going back and forth and by the time I got to the end I was ready to throw the Kindle! The ending!!! It is a cliffhanger and I wanted more right then and there. I am still recovering from the ending, like it took a part of my soul and I need book 2 to come out so I can hopefully get that part of me back.
Such a great book absolutely loved it
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book (given by author)…
4.5 stars
OMG! OMG! OMFG!
I can’t even process how this book ended because wha….! As always my mind was blown in the best way possible and I can’t wait to see what happens next! Okay so I will try to review this book without giving anything away because you do not want to ruin this book for anyone.
Atlas is total super turburger but he grew on Thea (and me tbh) throughout the book and he even became half way decent. Now it must be stated that Atlas kidnaps Thea to payback her sister’s debt, not exactly sure how that was suppose to go but I’m sure it didn’t go to Atlas’ plans. Thea was my favorite person in this book( although Tina was awesome too), she traded her self to save her younger half-sister, Lucy, who let’s be honest was a grown brat and disgusting human being.
I just loved all the “adventures” that happened between Thea and Atlas, even though they tried to hate each other it didn’t work out the way they planned. Atlas knew Thea was different from the moment he saw her, but he document stop himself and, unfortunately for him, Thea was not an easy conquest.
Thea was super strong woman handling a crazy work situation and even crazier life problem and she never faltered. I loved that she kept going and handled business and even in what she believed were moments of weakness, she still kicked major a**.
Now that ending I can’t even process what just happened… can we say MAJOR cliffhanger! I’m not even sure what I want to happen if that makes sense; well expect for the Lucy thing, I totally know what I want to happen.
Do I hear major groveling from Atlas in the future? I hope so along with some sweet revenge from Thea 😉
I NEED HEARTBREAK YOU ASAP PLEASE!!!
This an amazing blackmail dark romance. *Warning* This novel ends in a cliffhanger. Theodora is an independent woman who would do anything to protect her little sister even pay off her debt. Atlas is dark and possessive. All he wants is debt to be cleared no matter what. I loved the plot and cliffhanger of this novel. Its a must-read! Can’t wait for book 2.
This book consumed me from the moment I picked it up and it took me a few days after finishing it to stop thinking about it. The story starts off with a bang and never lets up.
I loved Thea. She is so strong and sassy. She spoke her mind and wasn’t intimidated even when the situation was out of her control. She cares about people even when they don’t deserve it.
Atlas Hyde…I don’t know whether I love him or hate him. He was so cold but yet he was caring. We saw glimpses of a softer side and then wham, it disappeared. He’s dark and dangerous and intriguing. I feel like there’s a lot more to learn about Mr. Hyde.
These two together were combustible. Their attraction was palpable and it leapt off the pages.
I didn’t see that ending coming and it shook me. Heartbreak Me, indeed!! I need the next book now!
I knew she’s do it, I knew she’s draw me in and sucker punch me when I wasn’t looking
So many times we say, you think you know someone! I can’t believe they let that happen, I can’t believe things got this far!
But for family how far would you really go?
Testing loyalties is something that you shouldn’t really do unless you are prepared for the truth, it can cut you down to your soul.
But one thing when someone tells you their bad how bad can they really be, that is the question!
I always love a good book with a badass heroine. T.L Smith never dissapoints in this area, but I think she is one of my favorites. Even her name is cool! Theadora. And the hero what can I say Atlas is a mistery that you want to discover and reveal all the complicated layers of his personality. When I started to see that I was almost at the end… I started to panicked. My dark queen couldn’t be that evil..right? Right? OMG!! What an ending! I need more Atlas now.. l feel like an addict wanting more and more. I hope a sweet revenge for Theadora..please, I want blood!! Perfection! 5- heartbreak- stars
GAHHHHHH!!!! Mrs Smith!!!!! Wow.
I went in to this book not knowing what to expect, because let’s face it, you just don’t know what to expect when you dive head first into one of TL Smith’s books. And it’s the way we love it. Her writing is unpredictable and exciting. And I love every single tiny second of it. I am addicted. This story trapped me in quick.
Atlas….holy heck that is one fine man. I wouldn’t mind me a piece of Atlas. SO dark, so formidable, so sexy! What more could you want? If I was the heroine I would be all over him! But this was true enemies to lovers and the hate between these two sizzled all the more. So hot.
Theadora is a good girl, she isn’t at all bad. I love that she is the opposite of our hero. It makes the fight all the more fun! These two are so freaking hot. Burning up my kindle.
The twists and turns took me by surprise. I wasn’t expecting what happened at all.. and I was so hooked I didn’t even notice it was coming to an end and then BAM… the end, and I could have cried, and screamed!!! I need more so bad. Only a little wait to go but eeep…. I can’t wait. I am so excited to see what happens next. I am so ready for more Atlas.
There’s reason why we love the villain more than the hero in the dark and twisted world. Atlas Hyde is one of that reason.
And Theodora… She’s suck in his dangerous world only to be spit out in a lot of heartbreak and confusion of being a pawn in twisted and dark game.
End with cliffy, this first book will leave you with your jaw drop and mouth hang wide with WTF!
LOVE this book so much…
Heartbreak Me had me captivated from the blurb. This book is addictive and gritty and I couldn’t put it down. T.L. Smith is synonymous for her typical Anti-Hero’s and Atlas Hyde is absolutely no exception. She writes her male leads in such a way that you can help but love and hate them at the same time. I do enjoy this element of her writing, they also each have a great back story which comes to the forefront as you delve deeper into the book.
Theadora is the perfect female lead, she’s got sass and she isn’t afraid to push the boundaries a little with Atlas…or as much as he’ll let her. These two leads have explosive chemistry and I can’t wait for the next book in this duet. We need more Atlas & Theadora.
This is this years must click book, it’s got a little of everything in there and will appeal to many. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.