Y’all this book got me kicking and screaming and giggling. I was hooked from the first chapter. It got me out of a month-long reading slump. I was not only interested in the characters and their backstories but the plot. I read it in less than 24hrs and now I’m sitting not knowing what to do with myself until the next book.
I NEED THE BEXT BOOK LIKE NOW!

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My first from this author and I really enjoyed it, as always different writing styles take a chapter or so to get use to , but once that was done it flowed lovely.
Great characters and plot. And I’m very much looking forward to reading more. Hopefully soon.

I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review

Fabulous!

A great start to a new series. The characters are well developed and the plot pulls you in. I can’t wait to read more.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

OMFG what a story with thrilling gripping keeping you in the edge of your seat good. I truly loved this book it kept me guessing and engrossed in the story so much.

A dark, twisted plot with a classic romance story.
Self sufficient girl next door with an abusive past meets Irish mob king with a soft centre.
Really well written, the story plunged straight in rather than scene setting for half the book.
Was a great read that I completed in 2 sittings as I didn’t want to put it down.
Ends on a cliffhanger that will leave you gagging for the next book…

I really liked this book! The title actually doesn't have much to do with the book, so don't get stuck on that. The characters are interesting and I love the strength the main female character finds in herself throughout the book. There's a clifffhanger, beware! The plot gets a little slow at times, but it pays off for the action that ensues. I'm looking forward in the next in the series!

Her Vengeful King is the first book in the Black Heart Series by A.N. Stauber.
It follows Haley Savino, an army veteran who is running from her childhood demons, and Callum Murphy the heir to the Boston Irish Mafia.
The first half of this book was okay, a solid three stars for me. But the second half made me so angry and frustrated. I really enjoy dark romances, but this book was NOT for me. Something happened about three quarters of the way through the book and I can’t explain exactly why it made me angry because this is a spoiler free review but one of the characters made a complete 180, started acting totally different and just rude for really no reason. And this caused the other main character to also act in an extremely frustrating way and it felt like they were constantly arguing or hurting each other and when they finally reconciled (this is an HEA book, so I didn’t spoil that part) , it just didn’t do it for me. I honestly felt like they’d just keep making each other miserable, and I also felt like only one of the characters were actually committed to the relationship.
Thanks to NetGalley and the author/publisher for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this one and I’ll be going on to read Andi’s story in Cracked Open.

But back to this one.
Callum Murphy is the eldest son and has been groomed his entire life to one day rule the Boston Irish Mob. He’s never really had a girlfriend. While he accepts that one day he’ll have to marry and produce heirs. He’s in no rush and happy for his father to pick his bride. This changes when he meets Haley.

Haley has more baggage than any one person should ever have to carry. It’s left her scarred and prone to panic attacks. She drinks to numb the pain but knows she’s vulnerable whilst drunk.

Callum is attracted to Haley. And for the first time ever Haley finds herself attracted to a man.

While Haley is damaged Callum is the antidote. But can they both overcome everything from their pasts and present to make it work between them?

I voluntarily read a review copy kindly provided by the publisher and NetGalley.

Five stars simply because I couldn't put the book down.
Hayley has one hell of a backstory and you really want things to work out for her. Cal is the most unlikely of heroes and the salve to her PTSD. He is a dangerous mobster who will torture and kill people who cross him but at the same time, he is a fierce protector of those he loves. Hayley becomes the centre of his universe and he takes it upon himself to slay all her monsters. I loved that even though everyone in his world is afraid of him he is so gentle with Hayley.
The story is suspenseful and laden with drama and angst. There are a few dark moments but it involved bad guys getting their comeuppance and I didn't have a problem with that.

I received a free copy of this book from Arc through Net Galley for an unbiased review. Warning: this book has the potential to trigger a person who is dealing with PTSD, or issues of abuse, sexual abuse, rape, familial violence, or loss of a sibling.
Despite the sensitive subject matter in the book, this dark romance featuring an former Army trauma surgeon, Haley who falls in love with a violent, gorgeous, protective young leader of the Irish Mafia is an excellent, well told story of a young woman dealing with the traumas of her past and the overprotective lover, Callum, of her present. Her ability to accept her lover’s propensity for violence, torture and murder stretched my credulity a bit since every physician I have ever known, including Army doctors, still place a very high value on life, but the reasoning behind her acceptance of his dark side is well plotted and acceptable. The characters, including the secondary characters, are well drawn and engaging and the story was compelling enough for me to want to read it through completely in one day.
This is book one in a series and it will be interesting to see where A.N. Stauber takes her characters.

This is an amazing book that hooks you in the first chapter. It is a classic bad boy who falls for the good girl. Callum is now forty and living his life as the second in command of his family’s Irish mob. He meets a woman at his pub while they are celebrating his brother’s birthday. He has an instant connection to her and wants to find out where it might lead. He gets an instant cold shoulder from Haley and can’t understand why. His brother told him to stay away from her because she has a thing with avoiding men. Little did Callum know how terrible her childhood was. He is willing to help her get vengeance and help her heal. Will she be able to see how she feels for him and try to over come her past? I was given an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A solid read. You need to be okay with violence and torture and that the mafia are the good and supportive side and that violent revenge is a positive thing. The second half of the book is strong and makes up for a rather waffly first half, you do empathise with Cal and Haley and want things to turn out ok for them, despite the world that they live in.