Ari Daniels didn’t count on her whole world tumbling down around her in a mess of shredded promises, broken love, and unbelievable heartbreak. Alone and stricken with grief, she shouldered the blame and eventually closed her heart off, refusing to open it for another. After all, anytime she tried, guilt and regret were waiting in the wings to remind her how painful it was.A bet and one steamy … and one steamy night with a stranger force Ari to confront all she’s been hiding behind. She tries to move on, but he refuses to stand down, wanting what she is terrified to give—herself. This man may very well destroy her in the end, especially when it’s clear he has his own demons.
What happens when two broken souls come together, finally allowing themselves to believe in the beauty of love … only to have to fight harder than ever to keep it.
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Absolutely loved this book. It had everything I could ask for: a couple with amazing chemistry, a super swoon worthy alpha, angst, suspense. These two had rough pasts, but together they helped each other and showed the other just how strong and amazing is. I have to say I think this is the best book Harper Sloan has written. She made me fall in love with the secondary characters too and I can’t wait to read their stories next!
Wow I am completely blown away by this book!! I knew that it would be a great book but I had no idea that it would exceed all my expectations of her!! If you have read a Harper Sloan book you know you will get lost in the worlds that she can create and this book is no different. You will totally be captivated by this story in the first page and by the third you are lost in the book with no turning back. I’m not going to give much away as far as the book because it’s definitely one of those books you need to read and absorb everything on your own. From the smallest detail to the largest detail. I will tell you that Ari and Thorn are very well developed characters and I loved them immensely. The secondary characters are so much a part of this story and so well developed that when their book comes you are going to be so ready for it. And everyone (Harper)dibs on Wilder!! This book also goes in my top 10 books of 2018!!! And I highly highly recommend this book!!!! – By Tina
Five amazing stars and I wish I could give more. Rarely has a book ever rendered me speechless. Unconscious Hearts, and the power woven between Ari and Thorn, is something I can’t imagine being done any more perfectly. Off the charts heat and emotion like nothing I’ve read in a very long time. This book is a top Read of 2018 and an all time fave for me hands down. Harper has outdone herself with this one.– By Cat Mason
10+++ AMAZING stars!! This story is so flippin’ beautiful. Ari & Thorn have to work hard for their HEA, but it’s so worth it. And they work hard at getting there TOGETHER, which I absolutely LOVE. Their banter & the way they are with each other is just so … Swoon.
There are also some other things going on, friendships & family relationships & cats… I mean, you knew there were cats, right? ; ) I laughed and cried and enjoyed so much in this story!
I’m 100% looking forward to Piper & Wild’s story next! : )
Unconscious Hearts was heartbreaking in a way I never saw coming. The entire book took me through the emotional wringer, but that climax? Earth shattering, in so many ways. From the second I opened the book I was beyond obsessed with Ari and Thorn, the more I read, the stronger the addiction got. By the time I was finished reading, I wanted to erase it from my memory and start back from the beginning.
Ari and Thorn were both phenomenal. They’d each been so broken, so incapable of giving or feeling love before they stumbled into each other’s lives, watching them overcome their pasts to become whole and healed for each other, was beautiful. While each of their growth arcs were distinct and the catalysts for their decisions to change different, the ends results allowed them to find more love and happiness than either of them had ever imagined.
I was enamored with Ari and Thorn’s relationship. From the first second they saw each other, to the final chapter they set themselves apart from many other couples in the romance genre. I adored their honesty with one another, the way they trusted and supported each other, and just how wholly involved they were in being together. Their connection was electric regardless of what situation they were in, their need for one another seeped from the pages and colored every second of my reading experience. My reading experience was heightened because I believed so wholly in them.
The plot of Unconscious Hearts was intense and fast-paced. Between Ari and Thorn navigating a relationship unlike any they’d ever experienced, to their love and concern for their friends, to their pasts and how they’d been shaped by them, to the shadowy third voice hell-bent on seeing the world burn, there wasn’t a second when I felt a lull in the reading. Ms. Sloan did a fabulous job of weaving all those moving pieces into a coherent story that was twisted into a perfect tapestry of life and love by the end of the novel.
Unconscious Hearts is the first book in Harper Sloan’s Hearts of Vegas series. These books will be interconnected standalones. This book was a complete story and did not leave us with any questions as to Ari and Thorn’s relationship, though I am DYING to get my hands on the next book because I have SO many questions about those characters. Unconscious Hearts is primarily written in dual first-person perspective, narrated by Ari and Thorn.
Harper Sloan is an author I’ve promised myself I’d carve out time to read. However, I’m better with intentions than follow through when it comes to doing that. When I heard she had a new series coming out, I jumped at the chance to start at the beginning of something, rather than trying to catch-up with one of her other series. She more than lived up to my expectations with this novel. I was completely immersed in the world she built, in love with her characters, and blown away by how captivating and en pointe her plotting was. In short, I found every part of her creative process compelling and can’t wait to read more of her work.
Excuse me while I take a moment to fan myself, because Unconscious Hearts is scorching hot. Thorn Evans is the epitome of a swoony alpha-male hero, and he’s absolutely sigh-worthy from his possessive, take-charge manner to his flagrant dirty talk. He’s all that and a bag of chips, and he’s the ideal match for Ari, inspiring her and boosting her self-confidence. They are fairly combustible together from the moment they lock eyes, and they are one of my favorite couples in 2018.
But there is much more to this romance than steamy moments and compelling lead characters. Harper Sloan weaves a suspenseful and enthralling mystery into the story, keeping readers on their toes and rapidly turning the pages. Unconscious Hearts is captivating, emotional and drop-dead sexy.
Recommendation appeared @ USA Today’s Happy Ever After on June 12, 2018
ARC provided, but this review was voluntarily and honestly written.
“Knew you were different, baby. Even when I didn’t realize why I could know that with the certainty I felt deep. Felt that from the jump. Then you, all the beauty that is you, just kept giving me more proof that I wasn’t wrong.”
“Thorn, honey,” I whisper, his words affecting me profoundly.
“Love you too, Ari. More than you could ever fucking know.”
These two! I wasn’t sure about this story at the beginning. I was totally interested, but honestly I wanted more of Piper’s story than Ari’s … at first. For me, Ari felt a little difficult to “get to know,” so I think that’s why I felt a little disconnected from her story. Once I saw that crack in her armor, though, I knew her story was going to be great.
Thorn is a man that I wasn’t expecting. He seemed like every other over-confident, alpha guy that people come to expect in a romance novel. But, he definitely wasn’t. There was so much about him that didn’t fit the “mold” of alpha, even though he had the power and confidence written all over him. He had a depth to him that I appreciated and he totally took care of Ari in a way that she needed.
Just when I thought I knew what was happening in the story, I was completely blindsided. In this moment, I wasn’t sure I could count on anything, or anyone for that matter! With this surprise, everything changed.
This world is going to be great. I can’t wait for the rest of the stories, and I hope that we get to check back in with all the couples.
I am having a “slap myself upside the head” moment….. Why is the first book I have read by Harper?!? Sheesh, I am such a bad, bad reader/blogger….
I am so glad I got the opportunity to read this story! It was amazing!
Unconscious Hearts is the story of Thorn and Ari.
Oh Ari, such tragedy! I love that Harper only gave you small glimpses of exactly what that tragedy was until Ari told Thorn. It felt like you were in the story with them. She has been alone for so long. She just couldn’t get over her past. Then she caught the eyes of Thorn.
Thorn, oh for the love of alpha men! He is just everything a swoony, bossy, cocky hero is. He too has had tragedy in his past and it’s shaped him into the man he was. Until he met Ari. He is the ultimate book boyfriend!
This story is a page turner, a must read. I could not put it down! I loved the fact that the characters were older, not all love affairs start in your 20’s. I enjoyed the alternate POVs. I especially liked the “evil one”. It made it a real mystery! I was trying to figure it out the whole way through and when the mystery was revealed…dang!! I was blown away!
I am definitely going to be reading more from Harper Sloan! I can’t believe it has taken me this long! Just another example of finding new to me authors! I have heard a lot about Ms. Sloan, just never had the opportunity to read her stories until now. Shame on me!!
As a long time lover of every book Harper Sloan has written I was excited to dive right in to Unconscious Hearts. Even with that I was still completely blown away by Ari and Thorn. So much about this book stands out to me. The epic love. The incredible heat. The heart pounding mystery woven throughout. I don’t know enough words to even begin describing how this book made me feel. I cried, I melted, I literally dropped my kindle while yelling “OMG!”. Unconscious Hearts owned me the entire time I was reading it.
Ari and Thorn have some of the hottest, most magnetic chemistry I’ve ever read. You could feel the heat between them. But not even that could overshadow the intensity of their love. I don’t know how to describe what they made me feel other than I loved their love. Both deeply scarred from their pasts only a love like theirs could pull them out of those shadows and it was glorious!
This is my first time reading a story written by this author and let me tell you it won’t be my last. This 5 star story is exactly what I needed to get me out of my book funk. A sassy heroine with an overly protective Alpha.
When Ari wasn’t looking she found Thorn. A protective alpha club owner. They seem different but are more alike then I thought. They were both hurt in the past and have a difficult to move on from that. Together they make sparks fly. They heal each other and want things they never thought they wanted.
I enjoyed this story immensely. Thorn was quite the sarcastic humoured man. Ari was just perfect for him, sassy and matched him every step of the way. They had great chemistry and they light up like fireworks. A great storyline that had me sucked in the heart of the story. It was suspenseful at times too. Highly entertaining story. Bottomline this is a must read.
Standalone for now. Told in a dual POV with an amazing HEA. I can’t wait for Piper and Wilder’s story next. I strongly recommend this story.
I received a free copy of this book from the author.
Ari Daniels owns a consignment store that sells high end gently used items. One day a man named Thorn Evans walks in her story with photos of a closet full of jackpot material for her to take a look at. This is not the first time she’s seen Thorn though…oh no. Their eyes connected across a bar a few nights prior and the connection was instant even while he was kissing another woman. HA!
These two – you’ll enjoy their friendly and more than friendly banter with one another. I liked how Thorn gave Ari a run for her money. He’s so cute in his demands – I don’t think Harper (the author) really would appreciate me saying he was cute. Alpha sure. But really, just read and see. Cute. “Babe.”
This is my first read of a self-published Harper Sloan book. It’s definitely the type of book I expected from her. I hope you enjoy reading this book as well. Give it a go if you like strong women and stronger men. Unconscious Hearts has both.
4.5 stars—-UNCONSCIOUS HEARTS is the first instalment in Harper Sloan’s contemporary, adult HEARTS OF VEGAS erotic, romance series. This is thirty-two year old business woman Ari Daniels, and forty-one year old strip club owner Thorn Evans’ story line.
NOTE: UNCONSCIOUS HEARTS contains graphic language and scenarios that may not be suitable for all readers.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Thorn and Ari), as well as third person point of view UNCONSCIOUS HEARTS follows the building relationship between thirty-two year old independent businesswoman Ari Daniels, and forty-one year old Vegas strip club owner Thorn Evans. The sole owner of a high-end consignment shop Ari is overwhelmed when a tall, dark and brooding stranger offers up more than she could ever have bargained-millions of dollar in merchandise with brand named labels perfect for her trendy Vegas store. Hoping to quickly rid himself of the valuable merchandise, Vegas business owner Thorn Evans is willing to part with the stuff at a loss. A negotiation ensues such that Ari offers Thorn a deal he cannot refuse. What ensues is the building relationship and romance between Thorn and Ari, and the potential fall-out as Ari is targeted by someone from her past.
UNCONSCIOUS HEARTS is a story focusing on two broken souls who continue to battle the demons from their past but none more so than Paris ‘Ari’ Daniels. The loss of her parents, and the heartbreak of betrayal continue to suffocate our story line heroine, squeezing the life from her heart and from her soul. Meeting sexy alpha male Thorn Evans, a man’s whose own history continues to haunt his present allows our couple to commiserate with one another about their tragic pasts.
The relationship between Thorn and Ari is quick to develop but Ari struggles with
the ghosts that refuse to leave her alone. Falling in love was never on the agenda but falling for Thorn was easier than she could ever have imagined. Thorn was looking to settle down. Tired of his reputation as a manwh*re, Thorn knows he has found his happily ever after within minutes of meeting our story line heroine. A man who goes for what he wants, Thorn wants Ari with every breath that he breathes. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense.
The secondary and supporting characters are colorful and energetic. We are introduced to Ari’s ex-fiance Thomas; her sister London; best friend and co-worker Piper Ross, her fiancé Matt, Piper’s younger sisters Meggie and Melissa, as well as Thorn’s friend and charismatic business partner Wilder Fox. Wilder and Piper’s story line is next in Blind Hearts.
UNCONSCIOUS HEARTS is a spicy, edgy and intense story of family, love and a happily ever after. Harper Sloan pulls the reader into a decadent, realistic and heart warming tale of wounded hearts and broken souls. The premise is inspiring and stirring; the romance is captivating and breath-taking; the characters are lively, clever and dynamic. UNCONSCIOUS HEARTS is a passionate look at a palpable and visceral love.
5 star review Unconscious Hearts (Hearts of Vegas #1) by Harper Sloan
Oh, where on earth do I start? What an absolute emotional roller coaster of a read. This was a romantic and at times tense read and one that I thoroughly enjoyed. As I have come to expect from a Harper Sloan book, it was well written and the story line solid. I was invested from the first to last page and truthfully did not want the story to end.
Just the name Thorn Evans, made me shiver; an absolute hot, demanding, determined Alpha male who I adore.
Ari Daniels is a woman, absolutely heartbroken, knocked down repeatedly, she has closed herself off to life.
When Ari meets Thorn she is blown away by his sheer determination to bring her back to life. He wants Ari and is willing to fight for her. Can Thorn bring the light back into Ari’s life?
Thorn too has a past that has left him damaged, can they both come together to forge a relationship or will their pasts destroy any chance of them coming together?
Not only are Ari and Thorn strong flawed characters who were easy to relate to but the secondary characters of Wilder and Piper were wonderful.
Unconscious Hearts is one of my favourite books so far this year.honestly I cheered long and hard for their story.
Book 1 in Harper Sloan’s new series Hearts of Vegas and OMG what a brilliant start to this series Unconscious Hearts is you will love the characters you will love their journey and you will be captivated. This book took over I couldn’t put it down and I needed to know where this journey was going because every time I thought I had it worked out Ms Sloan threw another spanner in the works.
Thorn and Ari are just perfect together they are strong and sexy but most importantly you can relate to them. This author certainly knows how to give her readers strong heroines and hot alphas and secondary characters you can’t get enough of, the plot will keep you on the edge of your seat it’s a real page turne and if you are like me you won’t want this story to end but the good news is it’s a series so if this series is like previous ones we will get more of Ari and Thorn as they make appearances in future books down the track. This is Harper Sloan at her best and this book is a MUST READ…….. great job looking forward to book 2
Thorn is my new book boyfriend!!
This book is my new favorite by Harper Sloan.
I didn’t think anyone could take Axel’s place.
Thorn Evans is one sexy, protective and demanding Alpha male and he’s mine!!
Ari Daniels is a strong heroine after everything she went trough.
Both Ari and Thorn has demons from their past and their chemistry was of the charts.
Thorn wanted Ari and made a bet with her but he didn’t count that he would Thanks be the one losing his heart.
Thorn Evans is the owner of a strip club called “The Alibi” (love that name) and a former stripper himself (gah that is so hot) and his best friend is Wilder and is the owner of a bar called “Barcode” (lots of awesome names in this book)
Ari Daniels is the owner of “Trend” a high end Consignment store where she spent most of her time with her best friend Piper.
Love, angst and suspense and surprise are in this book a true page turner.
Can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
“You ran, but Ari, I wouldn’t have stopped chasing you. Not after that. Not ever.”
5 STARS!!
Thorn is often times concentrating really hard on his woman just because she’s tempting him, “…I feel his groan against my body. “Reservation. Two. Thorn,” he barks in a harsh tone toward the girls but doesn’t look away from my mouth.” I don’t think Thorn has a lot of patience, “you keep this up, and I’ll eff you on this table, babe.” Thorn has rules he likes his woman to follow, “you flirt with me, Ari , you do it on my lap, so I can feel something other than my pants when you make me hard.” Thorn is a very practicle man, “next? Figured I would take a p**s and see if you had a toothbrush I could use.” I really loved this book, I fell in love with Thorn the man was just super bossy and alpha.
Wow I am completely blown away by this book!! I knew that it would be a great book but I had no idea that it would exceed all my expectations of her!! If you have read a Harper Sloan book you know you will get lost in the worlds that she can create and this book is no different. You will totally be captivated by this story in the first page and by the third you are lost in the book with no turning back. I’m not going to give much away as far as the book because it’s definitely one of those books you need to read and absorb everything on your own. From the smallest detail to the largest detail. I will tell you that Ari and Thorn are very well developed characters and I loved them immensely. The secondary characters are so much a part of this story and so well developed that when their book comes you are going to be so ready for it. And everyone (Harper)dibs on Wilder!!b This book also goes in my top 10 books of 2018!!! And I highly highly recommend this book!!!!
Totally loved this book soooo hard!!!!!
I have been a huge fan of Harper Sloan eversince her Corps Security days and I’m kicking myself that I just got to know about this book when HS told followers of her FB page that Unconscious Hearts is on KU till end of May.
Seriously, how did I miss this book 3 years back? Granted I was in a bad place at that time but I didn’t stop reading, I’m just so freaking glad that I got to read this because Thorn is everything I want in a Jealous Possessive Hero! HS wrote the perfect JP Hero …. for me, at least. Thorn is far from perfect but he is perfect for Ari. As for Ari, gosh, I love her so freaking much! She is so full of pain, she’s vulnerable but she is so full of sass at the same time. Also, I cannot stop thinking of the secondary characters in this book. I want more of Wilder and Piper, I want their HEA. I also want HEA for another character whom I shall not say as I don’t want to spoil the story for you.
I love everything about this book and I’m so glad that HS is back to writing because I want more from this world that HS build. Sure, HS writing has touches of Kristen Ashley (my QUEEN) but I don’t mind it at all.
Harper Sloan, if you’re reading this …. please write faster, I love you loads but I need to get lost in this world again and again and again.
Let me begin by saying, this was my first Harper Sloan book but it will be FAR from the last! I don’t even know that I can put into words how hot this book is. Prepare for your Kindle to be steaming while you read!!
Ari and Thorn are so absolutely, perfectly imperfect while being perfect for each other I can hardly stand it. Both successful business owners with past traumas, their journey to find a love worth fighting for is breathtaking. They both have friends who became family to back them up and help them along their journey, while laying the groundwork for their OWN love story!
I’m telling you – if you love a growly, alpha man and a strong, independent woman, this is for you. Run, don’t walk, to one click this one!!!!
Thorn and Ari have the most explosive chemistry I have ever read. The intensity of their relationship is scorching hot. These two are made for each other. The sheer love and protection which Thorn gives to Ari is beautiful.
An enjoyable, entertaining, and heartwarming journey to go on with Ari and Thorn.